Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday (Nov 8) visited 'Galeri Karyawan Nordin Ahmad' at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Permatang Pasir, established to honour the legacy of the legendary actor and director who was born in this district.
During the visit, Anwar was taken through an interactive exhibition space featuring archival photographs, memorabilia and digital materials related to the late entertainer, who was among the most prominent stars of the golden era of classic Malay cinema.
00:00Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday visited Galeri Karyawan Nordin Ahmad at Sekolah Kebangsaan Permatang Pasir,
00:09established to honour the legacy of the legendary actor and director who was born in this district.
00:15During the 30-minute visit, Anwar was taken through an interactive exhibition space featuring archival photographs,
00:23memorabilia and digital materials related to the late entertainer,
00:27who was among the most prominent stars of the golden era of classic Malay cinema.
00:33Present were Penang Chief Minister Chao Kon Yao, Education Minister Fadlina Sidek, and Human Resources Minister Stephen Sim Chi Keong.
00:43Supported through the Seberang Parai Leveling Up program, the gallery aims not only to pay tribute to a major figure in Malaysian cinema,
00:51but also to serve as an educational platform to cultivate appreciation and pride in the nation's cultural heritage among students.
01:00Opened in January 2025, the gallery highlights the life and artistic contributions of the Permatang Paoborn actor,
01:09known for his iconic roles in Semerapadi and Hangjabat.
01:12The Prime Minister's visit is seen as symbolic of the government's commitment to strengthening arts, culture and local values within education as part of holistic human development.
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