Plans for National Special Museum Figure Award in final stages, says minister

National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang speaks at the closing ceremony of the International Museum Day 2024 Festival at the Spice Arena Convention Centre in George Town, May 22, 2024. — Bernama picGEORGE TOWN, May 22 — The National Unity Ministry will expedite the establishment of the National Special Museum Figure Award , one of the prestigious awards under the National Cultural Policy, its minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said.

Aaron also said that the government, through the ministry, will prioritise the agenda of making museums a platform for racial integration, aligning with their role as “guardians of heritage”. The closing ceremony was officiated by Yang Dipertua Negeri of Penang Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak. Also present were Deputy Minister of National Unity K. Saraswathy and Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid.

Meanwhile, Aaron said the IMD Festival is part of the Citra Nusa @Museum initiative, aimed at enhancing awareness of the nation’s heritage among the younger generation.

National Unity Ministry Aaron Ago Dagang

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