Tuaran: The establishment of the Hakka Mini Museum here will help preserve and promote Sabah’s Hakka cultural heritage, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said.
He said the museum could serve as a reference centre for historical artefacts and cultural knowledge, including Hakka language recordings, the history and traditional costumes of the unicorn dance, heritage recipes and the stories behind traditional dishes.
He was speaking at the opening of the Tuaran District Hakka Association’s new building and the Hakka Mini Museum on Friday, where Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Ceasar Mandela Malakun delivered his speech.
Hajiji said the museum would connect the community’s heritage with future aspirations while helping younger generations and visitors understand the Hakka community’s contributions to Sabah’s history and identity, noting that its arrival in the state dated back to as early as 1883.
He said community organisations such as the Tuaran District Hakka Association could strengthen cultural preservation and unity through youth development, cultural activities and community programmes, adding that the State Government valued cooperation with such organisations and hoped the museum would become another tourist attraction, particularly in Tuaran.
