Changes to the Board of Museum Maluku
In October 2026, the board of the Moluccan Historical Museum Foundation welcomes three new members: Petra Jordan joins as treasurer, while Joao Loupatty and Nathan Papilaja join as general board members.
They succeed Lydia Sahetapy Engel and treasurer Ruud van Gessel, both of whom are stepping down after completing the maximum board term of eight years. Sara Taihuttu had already stepped down after serving for more than five years.
Museum Maluku thanks Lydia Sahetapy Engel, Ruud van Gessel and Sara Taihuttu for their many years of dedication, commitment and contribution to the museum’s development.
Composition of the board
Following these changes, the board consists of:
- Sharon Sourbag – chair
- Petra Jordan – treasurer
- Ezra Papilaja – secretary
- Joao Loupatty – general board member
- Nathan Papilaja – general board member
Board members serve in an unpaid capacity. They are appointed for a four-year term and may serve a maximum of two terms, in accordance with the board’s retirement schedule.
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Together with the management team, the board is responsible for Museum Maluku’s direction and continuity. In this way, the museum works to preserve, research, make accessible and pass on Moluccan heritage, in connection with Moluccan communities.
To contact the board, write to the museum and indicate that your message is intended for the board.
