Hang Tuah Museum uses AI technology to showcase warrior's story

MELAKA - The Hang Tuah Museum, located at the Hang Tuah Centre in Duyong, here, has made history as the first museum in Malaysia to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) technology to showcase stories and history related to the legendary Malay warrior, Laksamana Hang Tuah.

Melaka Museum Corporation (Perzim) curator Norzaifirah Zaini said the use of AI in interactive display images was developed by a local consultant and is one of the new attractions for visitors after the Hang Tuah Museum reopened to the public on Oct 1.

She said the new approach was part of the effort to add value to the state’s tourism products and elevate the status of the museum, which had been closed for a year for renovation.

"Through this improvement, more AI-based interactive display images are now showcased to visitors, narrating the story and history of Hang Tuah.

"This approach provides a more engaging experience for visitors to learn more about Hang Tuah, preventing them from getting bored with only reading written information," she told Bernama.

Elaborating, she said the museum also features hologram technology showcasing the battle between Hang Tuah and Hang Jebat, while a ‘virtual tour’ method is used to narrate Hang Tuah’s trading activities around the world.

Visitors also have the opportunity to watch a theatre show on Hang Tuah’s voyages as the admiral of Melaka, presented in a video slide lasting about three minutes.

Norzaifirah said that in addition to upgrading the museum, which is also known as Hang Tuah’s House, improvements were also made to the houses of the warrior's four companions: the Hang Jebat’s House, Hang Kasturi’s House, Hang Lekir’s House, and Hang Lekiu’s House.

She added that the surrounding area of the Hang Tuah Centre has also been upgraded, particularly in terms of landscaping, which includes the construction of giant monuments related to Melaka, such as Melaka house steps, a keris (Malay dagger) and a swing.

The Hang Tuah Museum is open daily except on Mondays, from 9 am to 5 pm. Entrance tickets are priced at RM10 for adults and RM5 for children aged five to 12.

Previously, it was reported that the Hang Tuah Centre, including the Hang Tuah Museum, was closed for a year for upgrades, with over RM3.81 million allocated by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.

At the same time, she also welcomed silat associations keen on conducting night-time training at the Hang Tuah Centre's arena.

There is also an auditorium at the Hang Tuah Centre for seminars, workshops or briefings, as well as rental space for wedding events. - BERNAMA