The publication of this book has two significant aspects. First, it contains a report on The Wanli Shipwreck excavation and a catalogue of the excavated artifacts to meet the terms of agreement which was signed by Sten Sjostrand of Nanhai Marine Archaeology Sendirian Berhad. Second, it includes reports on the subjects related to the project by young staff of the department which testifies to their serious commitment to underwater archaeological research under guidance of Sten Sjostrand. Book contents are available in English only.

The British Battalion in the Malayan campaign is an effort by the Department of Museums and Antiquities. History is a record of past events especially those involving human affairs. This is a story of the tired and heartbroken British and Indian units who fought gallantly all down Peninsular till the fall of Singapore on 15th February 1942. Book contents are available in English only.

During the Second World War many vital records, and also much of the early currency, was either destroyed or just disappeared. With this catalogue it is to be hope that members of the public can knowledge some of the individual specimens, series of these bank and currency notes. Book contents are available in English only.