Ipoh: Museums serve as effective platforms for informal learning, particularly for schoolchildren, said Deputy Minister of National Unity Senator K. Saraswathy. She emphasized that museums enable schoolchildren to learn in a relaxed setting while allowing visitors to understand history through narratives, visuals, and experiential elements rather than just facts.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Saraswathy highlighted that this approach allows knowledge to be delivered in a more impactful and enjoyable way. She stated, “Beyond that, museums should be regarded as strategic partners in society. A modern museum must evolve in tandem with the community’s progress.”

She expressed her hope that these institutions will serve as platforms for collaboration with various parties, including educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, arts and culture activists, as well as the general public. This was shared during her officiation of the Fiesta Uniti @ Muzium Perak 2025: Penyatuan Dalam Kepelbagaian program.

Saraswathy mentioned that through such collaborations, various creative programs could be organized to expand outreach and ensure that museums remain relevant and influential in the daily lives of the community. She noted that the organization of Fiesta Uniti @ Perak Museum 2025 demonstrates that museums are more than just government agencies preserving historic artifacts. They are also platforms for the convergence of knowledge, art, culture, and unity.

“A harmonious environment allows us to instill positive values such as mutual respect, understanding, and trust between races,” she said. “This strong foundation is the pillar of national stability, which directly drives the development and growth of the country’s economy.”

Saraswathy also remarked that the program illustrates how museum institutions can play a proactive and meaningful role in supporting the Unity Policy. The two-day event, which begins today, features various activities, including an exhibition of traditional clothing, musical instruments, and accessories from Malaysia’s diverse communities, a patriotic song competition, batik painting demonstrations, rattan weaving, and traditional games.