especially in its building uses. It is obvious that Ipoh lacks arts and cultural facilities, such as performing centre, museum and art gallery, that gives heart to a city and enhance its value. Let me give you an example, the present Town Hall can be complemented with a new Civic Centre, an Art Gallery and a Theatre for Performing Arts, which can be located at the surrounding of the Birch Memorial Clock, which is one of the important historical building in Ipoh. From this, not only the urban character can be improved, but the diversity of activities and facilities will make it attractive and at the same time “happening”.
b. Interview with Local Authority Details Interviewer
: Lam Wen Yi
Interviewee
: Ipoh City Council – Town Planning Department
Position
: Ketua Penolong Pengarah Perancang Bandar
Dates
: 2/4/2019
Questions Section A: Perception on Museums and Cultural Hubs Q1: What is your perception on museums and cultural hubs? A:
In my point of view, I think museum plays an important role in promoting the local history, collect, store and then exhibit the artefacts and objects from the past to the public. It should be able to educate and let the visitor understand the local history. Whereas, cultural hubs are platforms that promoting the local cultural activities of a place.
Q2: Which museums or cultural hubs in Ipoh that you previously went provide you with: iii)
the most satisfied experience
iv)
an unsatisfied experience
And can you briefly share the experience? A:
Personally, I think that Darul Ridzuan Museum is uncompetitive as compared to ones in other state. For example, the national museum in KL, it exhibits the whole timeline of how KL development from the past. But the museum in Ipoh, xviii | P a g e