Royal Museum transformation to Interactive Royal Museum, Malaysia

1. Istana Negara
Interactive Royal Museum:
The Legacy of Malay Rulers
Prepared By:
Norhasimah Binti Hamim
Nurain Binti Mohd Jais
Norfadila Binti Hamim
Novelty & Uniqueness
The enhancement of the Royal Museum into an interactive museum
concept is significant as one of the heritage tourism attractions in
Malaysia. In addition, the enhancement also underlining the
importance of dissemination of information on the Royal heritage
and traditions through preservation program to be executed.
 Royal Inauguration Enact
 Royal Cultural Performance
 Royal Feast
 Services and Facilities Augmentation
This concept is designed to stimulate the public awareness and
interest towards the Legacy of the Royal Malay Rulers which in turn
can be promoted as treasures of the national identity formation for
the next generation.
Benefit to Mankind
Enhancement based on heritage and historical value preservation, as
well as commercially sustainable approach can generate tourism
expenditures and educational resources. The project will be able to
provide job opportunities for the people, and in turn increase their
standard of living. Furthermore, the activities, services and facilities
augmentation in the museum will hopefully create awareness and
recognition of The Royal Legacy in the minds of the local
communities and international visitors.
Commercial Potential
The project is planned to be commercialized by collaboration of
Jabatan Muzium Malaysia, Pihak Pengurusan Istana Negara, Jabatan
Warisan Negara, Arkib Negara Malaysia, Istana Budaya, and The
Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Malaysia.
Introduction
The Royal Museum is located in the old National Palace,
or Istana Negara which from 1957 until 2011, was the
official residence of the King and Queen of Malaysia.
The old palace ceased to be the official residence on 15th
November 2011 following completion of a new palace
complex at Jalan Duta and now been converted to a
museum and is open to the public.
Thus, this innovation is a conceptual project enhancing
the Royal Museum as an interactive museum through
development of additional attractions and activities, as
well as services and facilities in the museum compound.
The importance of preserving the Royal historical
elements, heritage and customs will also be highlighted.
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