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IN a captivating keynote address that echoed with the whispers of ancient trade winds, the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, showed the profound connection between Malay textiles and the historic Maritime Silk Route.
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia's new exhibition explores the complex currents of exchange that came with the movement of people, ideas and faith
Amid the lively bustle of Pearl Market, where hundreds of traders compete for visitors' attention in Mandarin and English, the distinct call of women speaking Malay stands out.
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged educational institutions and universities including Universiti Malaya, to leverage the exhibition showcasing the historic and rich cultural exchanges of the Malay world.
THE baju Melayu Teluk Belanga is growing in popularity among Malay men beyond Johor, attracting interest from those in other Malaysian states, Singapore and even parts of Indonesia, particularly the Riau Archipelago.
The museum in Thailand also serves as an educational centre for students and researchers who can gain more knowledge about Islamic culture and art
RAMADAN is a time for gathering, reflection and celebrating shared traditions with food playing a central role.
A line-up of the 12 flavour categories ascribed to the Malay language, as defined by food historian Khir Johari.
From the baju kurung to the kebaya, traditional attire – or rather, contemporary interpretations of classic wear – offer a stylish yet meaningful way to celebrate Hari Raya.
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian student in Egypt has collected nearly 200 books written by Malay scholars from the 1920s to the 1960s.Muhammad Nur Hadi Sallehuddin, a final year Usuluddin student at al-Azhar University, began the collection in 2020.
From steaming to grilling and baking, all your favourite Malay foods go through various cooking techniques or food preservation processes.
Kedah-born head of South-East Asia section at British Library wins Merdeka Award 2022 for 'Outstanding Contribution to the People of Malaysia'.
Singapore researcher Khir Johari's book 'The Food of Singapore Malays' offers eye-opening insight into the history, anthropology, botany, mythology and future of Malay food.
A condensed version of Ahmad Fuad Osman’s 'Enrique de Malacca' explore issues of globalisation, movement, technology and the imagination
FOOD can tell the story of a region, reflecting its culture and heritage as well as the people who shape its flavours.
Malay oral folklore in Riau Islands is at risk of disappearing, in large part due to the population who know the oral tradition having reached advanced age, and urgent steps must be taken to preserve the tradition, a Riau Islands Language Agency official said.
PENDANG: The Seri Banian Malay Customs Village, which was set up by a silat master, offers glimpses of the old Malay world to visitors.
Turn simple ingredients into silky, nutty treat with golden crunch.
Most people are familiar with the keris, a dagger-like knife symbolising strength among the Malays in the old days, but not many may have heard of sundang, another important traditional Malay weapon.
