newly reopened centre<\/span><\/a> \u2013 dari rantau ke rumah<\/i> (Malay for \u201cfrom region to home\u201d), he said at its official reopening held in Kampong Gelam on April 25.<\/p>\n \u201cThis Malay heritage is not monolithic. It is rich and diverse \u2013 made up of many groups with roots across the region, of course people from the Malay Peninsula itself, but also Javanese, Bugis, Minangkabau and others. Each with its own traditions and customs, and yet over time, these distinct strands have come together here in Singapore,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
What has emerged, he added, is a distinctly Singaporean Malay culture.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt draws from the richness of the wider Malay world \u2013 its traditions, customs, and beliefs, which have been passed down from our region to our nation, and across generations. But importantly, it is shaped and defined by our shared experiences as Singaporeans,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
PM Wong said that Malay culture continues to flourish in Singapore, \u201cfrom the pantun<\/i> (poem) we heard earlier to the batik and songket<\/i> (a traditional, luxurious handwoven fabric) worn with pride\u201d. <\/p>\n
\u201cBut even the most meaningful institutions must evolve. And that is why over time, we decided that the centre needed to be refreshed. Partly out of necessity because this is an old building and its facilities needed upgrading. But importantly, to enable it to better fulfil its mission as a living centre for Singapore Malay culture,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The centre is no longer just a museum or a heritage centre, but \u201ca living part of our Singapore story\u201d, he added. <\/p>\n
The MHC is located in a building known as Istana Kampong Gelam, which once housed the descendants of Sultan Hussein Shah, the Sultan of Johor.<\/p>\n
The centre aims to tell the Malay story in ways that connect more deeply with a new generation of Singaporeans, said PM Wong. <\/p>\n\n\nPM Lawrence Wong (centre, left), and Kampong Gelam Alliance chairman Zaki Ma\u2019arof (centre, right) joining performers outside the Malay Heritage Centre during its reopening on April 25.<\/p>\n
ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
PM Wong said the centre is no longer just about showing new artefacts and exhibits, but goes beyond static displays to offer more immersive and interactive experiences.<\/p>\n
\u201cVisitors can engage with stories through multimedia installations and curated spaces that bring history to life. In doing so, they can better understand how our past has shaped who we are today, and how it can guide us forward,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
PM Wong also paid tribute to Singaporean Malays who have contributed to the shared Singaporean identity.<\/p>\n
He cited pioneers like Mr Zubir Said, who composed countless Malay songs including the national anthem; Puan Noor Aishah \u2013 the spouse of Singapore\u2019s first president Yusof Ishak \u2013 who championed Malay heritage and devoted herself to many social causes; and Madam Saleha Mohd Shah, Singapore\u2019s first female editor of a Malay fashion magazine and a recognised trendsetter.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough the refreshed MHC, we want to bring to life the stories of all these personalities, so that current and future generations can learn from them, and carry forward the values they stood for,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
As part of the wider Kampong Gelam precinct, PM Wong encouraged the MHC to work closely with the stakeholders in the area to celebrate the shared heritage and keep the precinct vibrant and alive.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Government will continue to do our part to support these efforts by working with stakeholders, and supporting heritage businesses and cultural activities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\nPM Lawrence Wong (centre) with (from left) MCCY permanent secretary Teoh Zsin Woon, Malay Heritage Foundation chairman Norshahril Saat, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim, and Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo in front of the Malay Heritage Centre at its official reopening on April 25.<\/p>\n
ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
PM Wong also encouraged the MHC to deepen collaborations across communities by creating more opportunities for dialogue and exchange through cross-cultural programmes and performances. <\/p>\n
He said this would make the centre a space where culture is not just preserved but lived and shared \u2013 where more Singaporeans can experience Malay culture for themselves, and gain a deeper understanding of shared roots and identity.<\/p>\n
In his speech, Dr Norshahril Saat, chairman of the Malay Heritage Foundation, said that with the Malay Heritage Centre now revamped, the foundation is ready to explore new possibilities through a nine-day festival, which began with a 300-participant parade on April 25.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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