THE National Archives of Malaysia (ANM) has proposed to build a Melaka State Archives costing RM30mil in the effort to preserve state historical records.
National Archives director-general Datuk Azemi Abdul Aziz said the proposed Melaka State Archives would be built in Ayer Keroh here and the ANM office now operating in Menara Persekutuan, Ayer Keroh would also be shifted to the new building.
He said currently ANM was in the process of appointing the project development consultant.
Construction was expected to begin in January next year.
He said the Melaka State Archives which would be built beside the Home Ministry complex in Ayer Keroh, would have an exhibition hall, repository and other specific facilities for research especially those involving records and history. – Bernama
