"The township of Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), is inhabited by thousands of people hailing from Kerinci district who still maintain the culture and customs of the land of their birth," Arlis Harun, head of Kerinci district`s youth, sports, cultur and tourism office, said here Wednesday.
The Kerinci-born community in Petaling Jaya had built a museum holding historical artifacts brought from Kerinci, and serving as a center to practice Kerinci arts and raditions.
Kerinci district chief Murasman was scheduled to inaugurate the museum in April coinciding with the implementation of the 14th archipelago drum festival in Malaka.
Malaysian citizens of Kerinci origin still have many relatives or family members in Kerinci with whom they remain in touch or who often visit Petaling Jaya
"Kerinci people come to Malaysia not only to find work but also to visit relatives in Petaling Jaya," Arlis Harun said.
(T.KR-LWA/HAJM/P003)
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