Communities rally to save Penang House of Music from closure


The Penang House of Music, established in November 2016, is a repository of local music memorabilia, rare documents, books, vinyl, instruments, and interactive exhibits, dating back to pre-war Malaya. Photo: The Star/Filepic

In the face of an impending threat to the Penang House of Music, the academic and music communities have joined forces to launch a public petition aimed at saving the music history museum and resource centre, from the brink of closure.

The George Town-based institution, established in November 2016, is a repository of music memorabilia, rare documents, books, vinyl, instruments, and interactive exhibits, dating back to pre-war Malaya.

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