The National Archives has identified over 2.45 million digital images of Malaysian historical documents in UK archives, including colonial-era newspapers.
KUALA LUMPUR: More than 2.45 million digital images of historical documents belonging to the nation currently housed in prominent archives and libraries in the United Kingdom (UK) have been identified by the National Archives as part of an effort to expand access to the country’s historical records.
Deputy Minister of National Unity R. Yuneswaran said these materials include hundreds of thousands of colonial-era newspaper collections, as well as official documents from previous administrations, which have been digitised for preservation and historical reference purposes.
