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May 15, 2026

　　This museum's collection is housed in an attractive colonial-era building just north of the Padang. The museum focuses on the state's culture, history and art. Look out for contemporary ceramics by Mohd Roslan Ahmad, sculptures by Raja Shahanman and an exhibition on Orang Asli, Malaysia's indigenous people.

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Pahang Art Museum

　　This museum's collection is housed in an attractive colonial-era building just north of the Padang. The museum focuses on the state's culture, history and art. Look out for contemporary ceramics by Mohd Roslan Ahmad, sculptures by Raja Shahanman and an exhibition on Orang Asli, Malaysia's indigenous people. ...

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