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IPOH: The Sultan of Perak, Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, has highlighted the importance of preserving history through archives to protect the sovereignty and borders of the country.
He described file loss as something similar to memory leak.
“Take a look at the Sipadan Island – Ligitan Island case in 2002, because we have enough evidence, we managed to win the dispute and we have sovereign right over both islands.
“We then lost the island of Batu Putih in 2008 to Singapore due to a lack of archive material that could be the main evidence in the case.
“History is what connects the past to the future, and it should be used as a compass to guide us.
“Therefore, correctly recording, writing and storing our historical archives is important and should not be compromised,” he said when inaugurating the Malaysia Perak National Archives (ANM) building in Meru here on Thursday (October 1).
Sultan Nazrin added that archivists now have more complex tasks.
“We are in an era where data is stored online and we are currently experiencing a growing number of customers whose documents are in electronic form, with recordings that can be accessed by anyone,” he said.
Sultan Nazrin then added that archivists will need to store the information required for researchers in a simple, easily accessible and also accurate way.
The new state of Perak Arkib Negara Malaysia.
“It is also important to note that changing any historical fact is an intellectual crime that will deny future generations the right to know the true facts,” he said.
He said data has become an important issue for everyone.
“We have been described as a society that seeks knowledge and appreciates the knowledge we acquire. We are confident in the ability to understand, understand and use information intelligently, “said Sultan Nazrin.
He added that this is why an archive is no longer a place that collects and stores passive material, saying it is an enabler that can spark public interest when it comes to history.
Sultan Nazrin later said that he had interacted with the National Archives when writing his two books, adding that his experience convinced him of the level of professionalism displayed by archivists and the authenticity of the information stored by the National Archives.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the director and staff of the National Archives for providing me with all the data and information that have helped me in the investigation.
The ANM Perak branch was established exactly 27 years ago on October 1, 1993 and today they have their own building, “he said.
“With the new building, I hope it will help ANM to move forward together with other international archival institutions in the world,” added Sultan Nazrin.
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