Kuala Lumpur Photo Gallery - Muzium Negara
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Creating the Muzium Negara was the idea of Malaysia's 1st Prime Minister, Yang Teramat Mulia Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. The site of the Selangor Museum was chosen, which was destroyed during World War II, and construction finished in 1963 with a design patterned after a Malay palace.
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Trade between Asian empires flourished in these parts. Various Vietnamese artifacts from the 16th century are on display. |
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Royal Seal
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This betel box is about 150 years old and was used in traditional Malay ceremonies.
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This royal seal dates from the 13th century.
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The exhibition traces from the Malay kingdoms to colonial times, World War II, and towards independence.
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Malaysia Today looks at contemporary events, including the struggle for independence, which was achieved in 1957.
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