PREPARATIONS for Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) heritage gallery are in full swing.
The new facility aims to showcase the city’s transformation from a tin mining settlement to a major industrial and logistics hub anchored by Port Klang, one of the world’s busiest shipping gateways.
MBDK Corporate Communications Department director Norfiza Mahfiz hopes that the gallery will boost tourism and provide residents with a deeper connection to the city’s historical roots.
“The heritage gallery is part of our indoor public space rejuvenation project.
“It is located at the annexe building in Jalan Tengku Kelana.
“We expect the gallery to become a new attraction, showcasing Klang’s rich history while highlighting its economic growth,” she added.
To encourage students to visit the gallery, Norfiza said the city council had sought feedback from teachers at several nearby schools.
She said the teachers welcomed the initiative, adding that the gallery should offer residents and visitors a better understanding of Klang’s early beginnings to its current status as one of Selangor’s leading commercial and industrial centres.
“We chose the annexe building in Klang’s Little India as the area sees a lot of tourists.
“The displays are also expected to feature the city’s multicultural heritage, historical landmarks and key milestones that have shaped Klang.”
She said the project was part of MBDK’s broader efforts to conserve local heritage and aimed to become an interactive learning space for students, researchers, tourists and the local community.
MBDK Klang Resource Centre curator Faisal Surani hopes the heritage gallery will help bring the city’s history to life.
Norfiza together with Faisal and architect Imran Isma Adhha visited the gallery to check on the its progress.
She said an opening date would be announced upon completion, which is expected by the end of August.
Social activist and Klang resident Serjeet Singh welcomed the gallery’s location.
“MBDK’s choice of having it at Jalan Tengku Kelana is a good move as the area draws lots of tourists,” he said.
