Curator: Malay Heritage Centre - Research & Curation

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Malay Heritage Centre (MHC), located at Istana Kampong Gelam in Singapore, invites applications for Assistant Curator / Curator to support its collections, research and exhibition work with a focus on Malay history, culture and heritage.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will help acquire artefacts, develop collection interpretation, publish scholarship, and engage stakeholders—including donors and communities—to shape public understanding of Malay heritage.

Qualifications

• Background in social sciences with interest in Malay heritage.
• Experience in research, publication or community engagement is a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Malay is essential for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Curation and interpretation of artefacts for Malay heritage exhibitions.
• Research, collections management and acquisitions support.
• Publication and scholarship for institutional outputs.
• Engage stakeholders and manage artefact loans with donors and communities.
• Develop digital content to enhance exhibition narratives.

Skills

Bilingual English-Malay

Research publications

Stakeholder engagement

Academic writing

Education

Sociology/Anthropology background

Malay/Indonesian Studies

History/Art History

Tools

Digital curation tools

Digitization platforms

Job description

The Malay Heritage Centre (MHC), located at Istana Kampong Gelam in Singapore, invites applications for Assistant Curator / Curator to support its collections, research and exhibition work with a focus on Malay history, culture and heritage.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will help acquire artefacts, develop collection interpretation, publish scholarship, and engage stakeholders—including donors and communities—to shape public understanding of Malay heritage.