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The Star
a day ago
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- The Star
Fighter jet display to raise interest in museum
MELAKA: A plan to put on display a retired Russian-built MiG-29 fighter jet at the Submarine Museum at Klebang here will raise interest in the museum, says Klebang assemblyman Datuk Lim Ban Hong. 'The museum recorded more than 100,000 visitors last year, which demonstrates strong public interest in its displays. 'In an effort to attract more public interest, the management is planning to introduce new exhibits that will not only complement the museum's existing maritime theme, but also introduce new elements,' he said. The MiG-29, developed by the Soviet Union and widely used by various air forces around the world, was a core component of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) from 1995 until its retirement in 2017. 'Placing it at the museum allows the public to appreciate not just the country's naval achievements, but also the strength and evolution of our air force,' he added. The museum, which was opened in 2011, is already home to the Quessant, a decommissioned French-built Agosta class submarine that once trained Malaysia's pioneer submarine crews between 2005 and 2009.
The Star
3 days ago
- General
- The Star
Submarine Museum plans to display MiG-29 fighter jet as new attraction
MELAKA: The Submarine Museum in Klebang plans to display a retired Russian-built MiG-29 fighter jet to attract more visitors, says Datuk Lim Ban Hong. The Klebang assemblyman stated that the museum authorities are seeking permission to have the decommissioned jet displayed. "The museum recorded more than 100,000 visitors last year. To sustain and grow that momentum, the museum is planning to introduce new exhibits that not only complement the existing maritime theme but also introduce new elements to the site," he said on Wednesday (June 11). The MiG-29, developed by the Soviet Union and extensively utilised by various air forces globally, served as a core component of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) from 1995 until its retirement in 2017. Lim said the aircraft represents an important chapter in the nation's defence history. "Placing it at the museum allows the public to appreciate not just naval achievements, but also the strength and evolution of our air force,' he said The museum, which opened in 2011, is home to the Quessant, a decommissioned French-built Agosta Class 70 submarine that once trained Malaysia's pioneer submarine crews between 2005 and 2009. "With this new exhibit, we have an opportunity to rebrand the museum as more than just a maritime destination. "I encourage stakeholders in the tourism sector to develop packages, organise school trips and promote them actively, especially during school holidays and festive seasons,' he said. Lim also stressed how crucial marketing and strategic partnerships between tourism players and the media are in keeping the museum relevant and competitive as a local and regional attraction. 'There is so much potential here. "We need to turn this into a landmark that not only attracts domestic tourists, but also international visitors,' he added.
