Malay Tourism A2

Muzium Negara Malaysia

MPU3143: BAHASA MELAYU KOMUNIKASI 3 Group Members:michael Davinson Wijaya 1002265834 Julfi Julkar Suhrab 1002265747 Jason Nathanaeldinata 1002164518 Yu Longyan 1001956807 Jia Jingte 1001956731 Nicholas Jefferson 1001956925 Lecturer: Nazatul Na’aimah Binti Zulkifly

Index

1 ) Introduction

3 ) SWOT

Strengths

Background

History

Weakness

Opportunities

2 ) Key Areas

Threats

Accessibility & Transportation

4 ) Impact on Tourism

Accomodations & Provisions

Specialty, Architecture, Scenery

Impact - Society & Community

History, Culture, Globally

Economic Impact

Index

5 ) Sustainability Efforts

7 ) Conclusion

Environmental

Economic

8 ) References

Sources

6 ) Recommendations

Assignment 1 Reference

Sustainability

Improvements

Muzium Negara Malaysia

Introduction-Background-

Muzium Negara is a must-visit destination for tourists and locals alike who are interested in learning about the history, traditions, and customs of Malaysia. With its substantial collection of antiquities, exhibitions, and hands-on activities, the museum offers visitors an immersive and engaging experience, allowing them to explore the country's diverse cultural landscape, its rich history, as well as its cultural heritage. The museum's collection includes a wide range of exhibits, including prehistoric artifacts, ancient manuscripts, traditional costumes, weapons, and musical instruments.

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Introduction - History

"Muzium Negara", or the National Museum of Malaysia, is a fascinating cultural and historical institution located in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, and is the largest in Malaysia. Established in 1963, and since then, it has been the custodian of Malaysia's cultural and historical heritage. The museum's mission is to portray and preserve the nation's rich cultural legacy and varied history, from its ancient origins to the present. From the ancient civilizations of the Malay Peninsula to the colonial period, the museum offers an informative journey through the history and culture of Malaysia. With numerous galleries and exhibits, visitors can learn about traditional crafts, architecture, music, dance, and costumes of the country's various ethnic groups. The museum also provides insight into the evolution of Malaysia's political landscape and its struggle for independence.

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Key Areas

Accessibility And Transport Access

Accomodations and Provisions

Cloakroom where visitors can store their bags and belongings while exploring the exhibits. Restrooms are available throughout the museum, including accessible restrooms for visitors with disabilities. Prayer room for Muslim visitors. Café and a restaurant, offering a variety of local and international cuisine. Gift shops are available for visitors to purchase souvenirs and memorabilia.

Muzium Negara Malaysia is accessible by the Federal Highway, North-South Expressway, and SMART Tunnel. Public transportation choices include the LRT Kelana Jaya line and KTM Komuter train. To ensure visitors with disabilities can freely navigate the exhibits, the museum is equipped with ramps, elevators, and wheelchair-friendly facilities. Those who are blind or visually challenged can also use tactile maps and audio tours.

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Key Areas

Society and Cultural Impact

Economic Impact

Tourism Job Creation Cultural Industries Research and DevelopmentEducational Opportunities

Preserving and promoting Malaysian culture Promoting tourism Educational opportunities Community engagement

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Strengths

Rich historical and cultural significance: Museum Negara houses a vast collection of artifacts and exhibits that represent the country's history, culture, and traditions. Prime location: The museum is located in a prominent location in Kuala Lumpur, making it easily accessible to tourists and locals alike. Wide range of exhibits: The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, from the country's prehistoric era to modern-day Malaysia. Educational value: The museum offers a range of educational programs and activities, making it an ideal destination for school trips and educational visits. Well-maintained: The museum is well-maintained, ensuring that the exhibits and artifacts are preserved for future generations.

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Weakness

Lack of interactive exhibits: The museum has limited interactive exhibits, which can be a turnoff for visitors who prefer a more hands-on experience. Limited space: The museum has limited space, which can make it difficult to display all the artifacts and exhibits. Outdated displays: Some of the exhibits and displays may be outdated, making them less appealing to visitors who are looking for more contemporary exhibits.

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Opportunities

Expansion: The museum could consider expanding its facilities to accommodate more exhibits and interactive displays.Collaboration: The museum could collaborate with other cultural institutions or organizations to bring in new exhibits and programs. Digital transformation: The museum could evolve into digital technology to create more immersive and interactive exhibits, which would appeal to younger generations. Tourism: The museum could partner with tourism organizations to promote the museum as a must-visit destination for tourists visiting Kuala Lumpur.

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Threats

Competition from other museums: The museum may face competition from other museums and cultural institutions in the region. Economic downturns: Economic downturns could reduce the number of visitors to the museum.Political instability: Political instability in the region could discourage tourists from visiting the museum. Changing preferences: Changing preferences and expectations of visitors could impact the museum's ability to attract and retain visitors.

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Impacts on Tourism

Architecture

Specialty

Via the elaborate wood carvings, traditional motifs, and design features incorporated into the building's front and interior, Muzium Negara Malaysia's architecture was created in a manner that reflects traditional Malay architecture and legacy. Visitors can discover more about Malaysia's architectural heritage and how it has shaped modern Malaysian design. The architecture of the building may also draw tourists who enjoy photography and the arts since it provides uncommon vantage points and chances to capture the exquisiteness of the building's many elements. Also, the architectural design of the museum can enhance visitors' overall cultural experiences. The building's traditional style and motifs can improve visitors' immersion in Malaysian history and culture, making for a more interesting and lasting experience.

The museum's collections, which represent Malaysian history and culture, are its specialty. Visitors can explore prehistoric and colonial era exhibits as well as displays showcasing the traditional lifestyles of Malaysia's various ethnic groups. Visitors who want to learn more about Malaysia's rich history and different cultural traditions may be drawn to the museum because of its expertise in conserving and promoting the country's heritage and culture. The displays and events at the museum may also draw visitors who have a particular interest in history, anthropology, or archaeology. Examples of ancient items that can pique interest in archaeology and ancient history include stone tools, pottery, and metal things. The museum also provides educational activities and led tours, which draw academics, researchers, and school groups.

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Impacts on Tourism

Cultural

History

Scenery

The geographic location of the museum can have a big impact on tourism since it attracts those who enjoy the outdoors and natural beauty. In conclusion, Muzium Negara Malaysia's stunning natural surroundings have the potential to boost tourism by drawing tourists who value the outdoors and natural beauty. Due to the museum's location in Kuala Lumpur, tourists can also explore other major landmarks, incorporating it into their entire travel itinerary.

The museum is essential for preserving Malaysia's rich history and promoting tourism; By highlighting major events, individuals, and cultural practises that helped define Malaysia's identity throughout its history. The country's prehistoric past, colonial past, and present history, as well as displays, showcases the traditional lifestyles of Malaysia's various ethnic groups. Educational programmes and guided tours can help visitors gain a deeper understanding of Malaysia's history, culture, and legacy.

Muzium Negara Malaysia exhibits the diverse culture and customs, including traditional dress, music, dance, and artwork. The museum's displays, cultural events, and gift shop flames tourists appreciation of Malaysia's rich cultural heritage. The display of Malaysia's ethnic groups, including the Malays, Chinese, Indians, and indigenous peoples, for tourist exploration; sparks interest in discovering Malaysia's diverse culture and distinctive customs, leaving the cultural effect to have a big impact on tourism.

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Impact On Tourism -Global-

The effects of Muzium Negara Malaysia on tourism can be felt globally in addition to locally or regionally. The exhibitions and cultural events at the museum may draw tourists from abroad who are curious about Malaysia's history, culture, and legacy. The museum's influence extends beyond Malaysia, benefiting the nation's tourism industry economically by drawing tourists from abroad who would spend money on travel-related expenses including lodging, food, and other services. Thus, Muzium Negara Malaysia's influence on tourism has the potential to be global, drawing tourists from around the world who are curious about Malaysia's history, culture, and heritage. Due to the museum's proximity to Kuala Lumpur, a major international travel centre, travellers from all over the world may find it simple to visit, which would enhance Malaysia's entire tourism industry.

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Sustainability Efforts-Environmental & Economic-

- Sustainable Tourism: To reduce its environmental impact and boost the local economy, the museum promotes sustainable tourism practises like encouraging responsible travel and helping small local companies. - Recycling and Trash Reduction: To decrease waste production and lessen its influence on the environment, the museum has adopted recycling and waste reduction programmes. This includes a prohibition on single-use plastics as well as composting and recycling initiatives. - Energy conservation and efficiency: To lower energy expenses and consumption, the museum has installed energy-efficient lighting solutions, like LED lights.

- Protection of cultural and natural heritage: The museum has taken action to preserve cultural and natural heritage, including upkeep, restoration, and protection of historical structures and items. - Education and awareness-raising: To encourage sustainable practises and increase public understanding of environmental issues, the museum offers educational events and displays. - Natural Resource Preservation: In order to lessen its influence on the environment, the museum has taken steps to conserve natural resources like water and electricity. This entails putting in place rainwater collection systems, utilising energy-saving lighting, and reducing water usage.

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Recommendations - Sustainability

In the world we live in today, we live in an urbanised system where we commute in between buildings, whether it is from our homes, to the workplace or school, to even our daily necessities, like shopping and food; in short everyone travels by whatever means to go in between different buildings, where it is normally indoors and runs on energy to provide to the population. By implementing methods in aims of increasing the energy efficiency within these buildings, by up to 25%. Some methods and examples Museum Negara can Incorporate are as follows:

1) Reservation Based Arrangements 2) Sensors 3) Implementing Renewable Energy as Source 4) Using Passive Renewable Energy Generators

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Reccomendations - Improvements

Increase Accessibility

Incorporate interactive exhibits

Local Community Engagement

All visitors should be able to access and participate in museums. This could include offering visitors with impairments with wheelchair ramps, braille signage, audio guides, and other accommodations. In order to better serve a varied audience, museums should also provide tours and events in several languages; as this all could increase to more visitors.

The community involvement of museums should be a priority. This can be engaging with other regional cultural institutions, conducting community events and activities, or joining up with nearby colleges and universities.This can also help the museum to source reccomendations from locals on other improvement factors

Including interactive exhibits that let visitors engage with the museum's displays is one approach to increase the museum's appeal. For instance, the museum may use augmented reality capabilities or touchscreen displays to assist visitors better understand the exhibits.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, Muzium Negara Malaysia is still standing in great shape due to it’s regular advancements, care for the environment, with great homage and respect paid towards malaysian history and its people; making it accessible to the majority of people; local or international. There may have been some minor renovation around the place, but it is to ensure the museum will stand in good shape for visitor. Generally speaking, this tourist attraction had already been maintained and improved greatly since its opening. But like many things in life, though it is great, there is always improvement that can be made such as increasing the amount of visitor through popularisation while at the same time control bflow. Overall, the Muzium Negara offers an exciting and informative experience that allows visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the country's unique culture and rich history

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