Kuala Lampur, May 27 -- The free admission offered by 19 Malaysian museums to their visitors in conjunction with International Museum Day on May 18 is commendable.

This initiative by the Department of Museums Malaysia aimed to encourage more Malaysians and others to visit our museums and appreciate the nation's history and heritage.

In line with this main objective, the National Museum had taken measures to revitalise itself by having, for instance, interactive galleries to especially attract the younger generation.

As a result, it has reportedly managed to clock in 3,000 visitors daily

National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang also hoped that the public would value the role of museums "as institutions of knowledge, catalysts for unity...