Malay Heritage Centre, Kampong Glam, Singapore Singapore

This Heritage Centre is located on the same grounds of Istana Kampong Glam, the palace of the former sultan. Malay Heritage Centre comprises nine galleries housed on both floors of the Istana Kampong Glam which tell the story of the Singapore Malays – the second largest ethnic community in Singapore, making up around 15% of the population.

This centre explains their roots, struggles, aspirations and role in the nation-building process. Rare prints from the late 19th to the early 20th century illustrate life in those early days of Malay settlement. One section explains the Malays' roles in being part of Singapore's multi-cultural, multi-religious society. Careers, festivals, customs, aspirations are all captured here in the form of multi-media presentations.