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Barnama
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
SMP 2025: History Comes Alive For Kids With 'Kurator Cilik'
By Siti Azila Alias BATU KAWAN, July 19 (Bernama) -- The Department of Museums Malaysia (JMM) has introduced a unique and educational experience called 'Kurator Cilik' (Little Curator) in conjunction with the 2025 National Unity Week (SMP) celebration held at the grounds of Stadium Batu Kawan, here. Part of the department's 'Susur Masa' (Time Trail) exhibition, Kurator Cilik targets young visitors, particularly primary and secondary school students, offering them a hands-on opportunity to experience life as a professional archaeology curator. Assistant Curator of the Exhibition and Development Division at JMM, Noor Wahida Hasan, said the programme was not a typical museum activity, but rather an education module based on the national school syllabus, crafted to be practical and interactive. The experience is divided into two components — excavation and conservation — reflecting two key aspects of archaeological curation. 'Excavation involves fieldwork — research and discovery — and here we simulate the real thing. We provide them with basic tools such as gloves and hats so they can feel what it's like to be in the field, while also introducing them to the curator profession,' she told Bernama. 'Many children are familiar with jobs like doctors or engineers, but when I mention 'curator', it's something they've never heard of. This programme is meant to spark their interest in this field,' she said. For the conservation section, participants learn how to handle replicas of artifacts such as the 'Perak Man', assess their condition, and perform basic restoration techniques on pottery and ceramics — mimicking the real process before an artifact is displayed in a museum. 'Today is the highlight of Kurator Cilik — we're bringing in a replica of a dinosaur fossil for excavation. Stocks are limited, and the lucky few may even get to take a dinosaur home,' she added.
Barnama
16-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Prasarana To Deploy Seven Shuttle Buses For Unity Week 2025 At Batu Kawan Stadium
GEORGE TOWN, July 16 (Bernama) -- Seven Rapid Penang shuttle buses will be available to transport the public to the Batu Kawan Stadium in conjunction with the national-level Unity Week 2025 celebration, from tomorrow until July 20. The Ministry of National Unity and Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) jointly announced in a statement that the free shuttle service will be provided by Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), Prasarana's subsidiary, and the ministry's strategic partner. The initiative aims to facilitate the public in planning their journey and attending the various programmes and activities throughout the four-day event. 'For the Sungai Nibong to Batu Kawan route on the island side, those heading to the stadium can wait at the Sungai Nibong Festival Site. Operating hours are 9 am to 10.30 pm from July 17 to 19, and 9 am to 6.30 pm on July 20, with buses running at 60-minute intervals. 'For the mainland route from Seberang Jaya to Batu Kawan, there will be two pick-up points, at Hotel Blanket and Bank Rakyat Perda. The service will run from 9 am to 10.45 pm from July 17 to 19, and 9 am to 6.45 pm on July 20, with the same 60-minute intervals,' read the statement. Meanwhile, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang commended Prasarana's effort in providing the free service, which indicates its continued commitment to strengthening an inclusive and people-friendly public transport system. 'The ministry extends its utmost thanks to Prasarana Malaysia Berhad for the initiative in providing free shuttle bus service to the public,' he said. Rapid Bus acting chief executive officer Ku Jamil Zakaria said the company remains dedicated to providing shuttle bus service for the convenience of the public attending the celebration. Thirty-five activities await visitors at Unity Week 2025, including the Rumah KAMI (ethnic house) exhibition, the Kadazan Dusun and Orang Asli Ethnic Village, the Malaysia Tanah Airku exhibition, and the Susur Masa showcase by the Department of Museums Malaysia.
