| Orang Asli Museum | |
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Muzium Orang Asli | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Museum |
| Location | Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Opening | 29 September 1987 |
| Management | Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) |
The Orang Asli Museum (Malay : Muzium Orang Asli) is a museum in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia that showcases the history and tradition of the indigenous Orang Asli people. The museum includes a library and a small theater hall.
The museum was opened on 29 September 1987 by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. [1]
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