‘Night at the Museum’ programme highlights roles of museum curators

Dato Sri Aaron Ago Dagang handing Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg a memento of the event.

KUCHING, 14 September 2025: The Ministry of National Unity, through the Department of Museums Malaysia officially closed out the annual ‘Bermalam di Muzium’, or Night at the Museum programme earlier today at the Borneo Cultures Museum in Kuching. 

The closing ceremony was graced by the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Minister of National Unity, Dato Sri Aaron Ago Dagang, Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Secretary General of the Ministry of National Unity, Dato Haslina Abdul Hamid, Director General of the Department of Museums Malaysia, Datuk Kamarul Baharin A. Kasim, Consul General of Brunei Darussalam to Sarawak, His Excellency Sheikh Abdul Mahdani bin Dato Paduka Sheikh Haji Abdul Gani and Director of the Sarawak Museum Department, Nancy binti Haji Jolhi. 

‘Night at the Museum’ is an initiative under the Citra Nusa @ Museum programme which took place simultaneously nationwide from September 13 to 14, 2025, involving 31 museums and a total of 2,240 students. Themed ‘Young Curator’, this year’s programme placed an emphasis on the role of museum curators in the preservation of the country’s history, culture and nature.

A conference call between Borneo Cultures Museum and other participating museums across Malaysia.

“This programme is a continuation of the efforts of the Department of Museums Malaysia in strengthening the role of museums as centres of informal education that is not only interesting, interactive but inclusive. Since 2016, its implementation has been expanded simultaneously to federal, state, and institutional museums following a very encouraging response, especially from students,” shared Dato Sri Aaron Ago Dagang.

“I hope that this programme will not only continue but also expanded in the future, so that more young people can increase their love for their country, better understand their heritage and appreciate the spirit of unity that is the foundation of our state’s and country’s strength,” said the Premier in his closing speech. 

Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg checking out some of the ‘Harmony in Diversity’ miniatures done by participating students during the programme. 

Distinguished guests singing ‘Jalur Gemilang’ along with participating students.