Museums are our next economic frontier


THE recent allocation of RM600mil to breathe life back into the historic Carcosa Seri Negara and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building marked a pivotal shift in Malaysia’s urban landscape.

This government investment signals a refreshing willingness to invest in the nation's soul and physical heritage. For too long, these majestic icons have stood as silent witnesses to a bygone era.

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