UPM SERDANG, MAY 21, 2024 - On May 15, 2024, the Opening Ceremony of the "Pameran Memperingati Sudirman: Penghibur Lagenda" took place at the Malay Heritage Museum, Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, UPM. The event was attended by UPM staff, students, and more.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hazlina Abdul Halim, Dean of the Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, UPM, in her welcoming speech, emphasized the importance of this exhibition in appreciating Sudirman's contributions. The event was officiated by YBhg. Dato' Jaafar Sidek Haji Abdul Rahman, Director-General of the National Archives, who stressed the efforts to preserve the nation's cultural artistic heritage.

Dr. Hani Salwah Yaakup, Program Director, expressed her delight at the reception and hoped the exhibition would inspire the younger generation. The opening gimmick featured Sudirman's signature and a red rose, symbolizing his enduring legacy in the arts.

Guests were given the opportunity to tour the exhibition, showcasing a collection of Sudirman's stage costumes, awards, and memorabilia loaned by the National Archives. The event continued with the "Lagenda Sudirman: Satu Dalam Seribu" dialogue session by Datuk Aznil Haji Nawawi, offering an in-depth discussion on Sudirman's uniqueness.

The Exhibition Commemorating Sudirman: The Legendary Entertainer is open to the public from May 2 to May 31, 2024, during working hours. The exhibition is expected to attract more visitors to appreciate Sudirman's artistic legacy.

Date of Input: 21/05/2024 | Updated: 21/05/2024 | amira.rahim