Kuala Lampur, Jan. 27 -- I recently visited the newly refurbished Seri Negara and left with a strong sense of pride, not just in the building itself, but in what the restoration represents.

What stood out was how alive and welcoming the place felt, and how our journey of nationhood was romanticised, in a good way, with a clear sense of purpose.

Young families were walking through the grounds, parents introducing their children to a piece of our shared history, young couples giggling and posing for their social media.

Moments like these remind us why learning history matters. Not history as a textbook subject, but living history that can be walked through, touched, and experienced. When children see where our nation's story unfolded, it...