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48 CULTURE, ARTS & HERITAGE
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF MALAYSIA
Arkib Negara Malaysia Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim 50568 Kuala Lumpur
T (03) 6209 0600 W arkib.gov.my
IN BRIEF
A world-class archive with extensive collections and excellent research facilities, it is open to the public. Registration is required.
OPENING HOURS
The headquarters of the National Archives of Malaysia, in the green heart of Kuala Lumpur.
Research Hall
(Headquarters)
Monday - Friday 9am~5pm
Closed: Weekends & Public
Holidays and research via its well-
documented heritage of the country available to members of the public for reference
At the International level, the National Archives is involved in SARBICA (Southeast
Asia Regional Branch of
the International Council of Archives) and the UNESCO- sponsored Memory of the World Programme. It also provides technical cooperation to developing countries
under the Malaysia Technical Cooperation Programme.
MAIN FEATURES
The National Archives of Malaysia was established on 1st December 1957. Its headquarters are in Kuala Lumpur with 10 branches throughout the country. It is the custodian of some of Malaysia’s greatest treasures, namely
its historical records, some of which are displayed in the well-lit and spacious galleries. It makes the
LOCATION / ROUTE
On Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim near Istana Negara (National Palace).
HOW TO GET THERE
equipped Research Hall. It also organises outreach activities aimed at imbuing Malaysians with a sense of historical consciousness, including seminars, conferences, competitions, quizzes, debates and publications.
Car or taxi – free parking
available.
Bus: Rapid KL B115 to Duta
Vista. Jugah (Sarawak) and Tun Datu Mustapha (Sabah) are shown here.
A highlight of the National Archives is the Statesmen Memorial, seven galleries each devoted to one of Malaysia’s founding fathers. Those of Tun Temenggung