THE PERAK MAN

The Perak Man was discovered more than 10,000 years ago on the Malay Peninsula. He was the ancestor to what became the Australo-Melanesoid race around an expansive region which is now known as the Pacific Islands.

Fast forward to more recent times and not very far from where the Perak Man was found, an empire was eventually built and the picture on the left is a replica of the Perak Throne. From cavemen to kings to conquerors, it is quite amazing to witness how history is made, and recorded. It is always good to look back to where things began, to where things are, and to reflect where things are going.

The Muzium Negara or National Museum is nothing spectacular but it offers a good layman's introduction to Malaysia, to as far back as the Perak Man. While the ethnic development mix between the Malays, the Indians and the Chinese are adequately covered, it seems a key part of recent history is missing ie the Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad years. I wonder why?  

MUZIUM NEGARA
Jalan Damansara 50566 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

PS : do you know 'Kuala' means an estuary, and 'Lumpur' is mud in the Malay language? A new musical - 'MUD'  - on the history of KL recently premiered at the City Hall, apparently with great reviews.