About this Place Of Interest

The building was originally built in 1928 for manual telephone exchange purposes. It was then declared as a historical landmark in the later years, and now, it is being used to showcase the development of telecommunication in Malaysia. As the leading local telecommunication company, Telekom is committed to preserve the historical heritage in the industry - for the viewing of its countrymen and foreign visitors alike.

About this Learning Experience

This Learning Experience will explore the role of sound in the telecommunication industry throughout history. This Learning Experience is suitable for Secondary Year 4 students and above.

Syllabus Content

• Analysis of sound waves
• Discuss the production of sound by vibrating sources
• Discuss sound waves as a longitudinal wave
• Discuss sound waves requiring a medium for propagation

Resources Needed

Notation device