Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
It was then closed for refurbishment and painting work and it was reopened again on 17 December 2011. It was officiated on 4 March 2012 by Melaka Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam and Defence Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi when the submarine was handed over from the Ministry of Defence to Melaka State Government. In March 2015, it was decided that the museum would be upgraded by adding prayer room and shops over the next two years.