KUALA LUMPUR: More than 11 million images have been digitised by the National Archives of Malaysia (ANM) to strengthen efforts to preserve and expand access to the nation’s historical heritage. ANM director-general Zaidin Mohd Noor said the achievement as of November reflects the department’s continued commitment to ensuring archival materials remain accessible to both present and future generations. Zaidin said ANM also manages 11 memorials dedicated to national figures, including the Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Memorial, Tun Abdul Razak Memorial, Tun Hussein Onn Memorial, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s birthplace, the P. Ramlee Memorial Library, and Galeria Sri Perdana. Activities under the programme include the Malaysia Tanah Airku exhibition, archival preservation demonstrations, history quizzes, crossword puzzles, as well as Archives@Schools Exploration, and Nationalist Exploration initiatives. Meanwhile, the Community Archives programme, launched in Klang on May 17, will also be expanded nationwide next year to encourage community participation in the identification, collection, documentation and preservation of local heritage.

Source: The Star December 20, 2025 11:59 UTC