Pustaka Peringatan P Ramlee

I’ve never really been a fan of modern malay movies… i find them rather annoying (dont judge me for saying so) but really they are. However I am a fan of watching P. Ramlee’s movies, yes yes i know it can be pretty annoying too sometimes but at least its genuinely funny.
Although P. Ramlee was way before my time, i know exactly where my love for P. Ramlee movies were developed… from a young age i used to watch them with my late great grandmother on RTM 1 every Friday nights. It used to my favorite time of the week, it’s because whenever i would glance at my grandmother there would always be a smile on a face, probably watching those movies would remind her of her younger days.
For those who aren’t sure of who P. Ramlee is, well allow me… P. Ramlee was a Malaysian film actor, director, singer, songwriter, composer, and producer and because of his contributions to the movie and music industry and his literary work, he was titled the icon of Malay entertainment in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Sumatra, Indonesia. Talk about talent, huh?! Unfortunately, he died at a very young age (44 years old) due to heart attack. The whole of Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Sumatra and Indonesian was sadden by the news and had left holes in their, for everyone knew that there’ll never be a replacement and that he was gone too soon.
Now can you imagine how excited i was when i found out that there’s a The Memorial Museum of P. Ramlee which is located in his former residence. How cool is that? I must admit of being a noob head for only finding out about this rather recent! Anyway coming back to
the museum… The museum divides the displays and exhibits into various section and themes following the journey of P. Ramlee throughout the years which gives visitors a clearer picture of his journey of being a Malaysian Icon.
In the museum visitors may learn more about his biography, his awards, his songs and his life in the film industry. And of course with great success, also come with a set of envious eyes here and there. but that definitely did not stop him from pursuing his dreams and believes.
Walking around the museum gave me goosebumps… but the good kind! Seeing and touching his belongings and thinking to myself «my my theses were really his… he actually touched this!» «and this is where his sweet music was made“as i was touching his piano. Love letters to the love of his life Saloma (also a legendary actress and singer) was also displayed, and oh boy did i shed a tear?! It was the most beautiful love letter i have ever read. Too bad romance like that no longer exists! sigh.
This is a must go to place for all Malaysians. at least once in your lifetime. And it is a definitely a place where tourists should go to. It is pretty easy to drive there and it only takes about 20 mins max from the city center (with no traffic, of course) and for tourists there are a few busses that takes you there too.
Entrance is absolutely free!