KUCHING: The government will build a museum in Bintulu modelled after the Borneo Cultures Museum here and is expected to be completed within three years.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Bintulu has its own history, especially in politics.
“We want a museum similar to the Borneo Cultures Museum in Bintulu because the first democracy or the first state constituency was in Bintulu and the first State Legislative Assembly (DUN) meeting was in Bintulu.
“Bintulu has its historical background and we are going to build this museum. Hopefully, it will be completed within three years,” he said at the launching of the Borneo Cultures Museum Restaurant here yesterday (Jan 18).
He said the museum will also be equipped with the latest facilities, including a restaurant to meet the needs of visitors, especially foreigners.
“There are many foreigners in Bintulu, particularly in the industrial area and some of them are from Korea, Japan and other countries.
“These foreigners have the potential to bring more people to visit Bintulu.
“With this concept, visitors will definitely enjoy the facilities and at the same time, understand the history of Bintulu,” he said.
On the Borneo Cultures Museum Restaurant, he said it is a new approach in museum management.
“After visiting the museum, visitors will want to stop by at a coffee shop or restaurant, and with this restaurant, it definitely helps in showcasing our local cuisine,” he said.
Also present were Abang Johari’s wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang; Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and wife Datin Seri Zuraini Abdul Jabbar; Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) chairman Dennis Ngau; Sarawak Museum Department director Nancy Jolhi and Borneo Cultures Museum Restaurant general director Ngui Ing Ing.
