Sun Yat Sen Museum reopens with historic MoU signing

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow officially reopened the Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang in a ceremony attended by esteemed guests, including Madam Li Bin from China.

The reopening signifies the preservation of a historic relic at 120 Lebuh Armenian, George Town.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Soong Ching Ling Former Residence Management Centre and Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang.

The museum, closed during the Covid-19 pandemic, now stands as a cultural gem.

Sun Yat Sen inspiring local movements

The reopening ceremony featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Soong Ching Ling Former Residence Management Centre and Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang.

Distinguished guests, including Madam Li Bin, President of China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, attended the event.

Chow highlighted Dr Sun Yat Sen’s influence during his short stay in Penang in 1910, inspiring local movements in education and social improvement.

The museum’s historical significance and connection to Dr Sun make it a popular site for VIPs from China, turning it into a museum with conservation efforts for its protection.

A vital part of the George Town World Heritage site

Chow acknowledged the efforts of Khoo Salma and her mother, Ch’ng Cheng Ee, in preserving the Sun Yat Sen Museum.

The museum, a vital part of the George Town World Heritage Site, played a crucial role in the local Chinese community’s education and social improvement.

Dr Sun’s supporters established important Chinese schools like Chung Ling and Peng Hua, along with associations such as Hu Yew Seah, Min Sin Seah, and Li Teik Seah.

Chow credited Khoo Salma, director of the museum, for her dedication to preserving this historic house.

Khoo Salma, the director of the Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang, expressed her gratitude and highlighted the importance of Dr Sun’s role in planning the Second Guangzhou Uprising during his stay in Penang.

Madam Li Bin, addressing the attendees, emphasized the collaborative efforts between China Soong Ching Ling Foundation and the Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang, enhancing China-Malaysia traditional friendship.

With the museum planning to open five or six days a week, it becomes a must-visit cultural spot, inviting locals and tourists to explore its rich history.

Source: Buletin Mutiara