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Tun Sakaran Museum, Heritage museum in Semporna, Malaysia

The Tun Sakaran Museum spans two floors, featuring exhibits about local marine life, traditional tools, and the cultural heritage of Sabah's communities.

The museum, funded with RM2.8 million under the Ninth Malaysia Plan, opened its doors to the public on April 25, 2015.

The upper floor displays artifacts from the Bajau community, including traditional weapons, fishing equipment, musical instruments, and a model of a Lepa-Lepa boat.

Located 1.5 kilometers from Semporna's center, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 9 AM to 5 PM without charging admission fees.

The ground floor gallery presents photographs and personal items belonging to Tun Sakaran, the eighth Head of State of Sabah from 1995 to 2002.

Location: Sabah

Official opening: April 25, 2015

GPS coordinates: 4.47576,118.60357

Latest update: March 10, 2025 18:54

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