By Zaki Salleh
KUALA KANGSAR: The Malayan Historical Group (MHG) continues its ongoing efforts to preserve the nation’s historical heritage, including the maintenance and conservation of signboards at historical sites.
The group, led by its founder Shahrom Ahmad, is among the most active individuals championing local history.
According to Shahrom, the responsibility of maintaining historical sites goes beyond just cleaning work—it also involves the upkeep of signboards, which serve as vital sources of information for visitors and history enthusiasts.
This includes tasks such as repainting, replacing worn-out signboards, and repairing those damaged by weather, aging, or vandalism.
“Sometimes our signboards are damaged due to acts of vandalism, extreme weather, or simply because they’ve been up for too long.
“The maintenance costs are high and are borne by us—either through personal funds or from donations by concerned individuals,” he explained.
Recently, the historical signboard at the Iskandar Bridge here was reported to have suffered severe damage—the second time it has been affected by weather.
MHG members took to the field to carry out temporary repair work, to ensure that the historical information on the signboard remains accessible to the public.
“We hope more parties will come forward to contribute or offer support so that this signboard maintenance project can continue.
“This small effort has a big impact on future generations in learning about the nation’s history,” Shahrom added.
MHG also welcomes contributions from the public and individuals who wish to support the MHG Society (MHGSOC) Signboard Project, so that more historical locations can be preserved and properly maintained.
