Malaysia offers two very distinct experiences: the peninsula and Borneo (an island shared with Indonesia and Brunei). The peninsula is a mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian flavors with the modern capital of Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian Borneo features a jungle with wild animals like orangutans, granite peaks and remote tribes. About 2 million tourists visit […]
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Malay traditional music is associated with the traditional theatre forms such as Mak Yong, Wayang Kulit, Joget Gamelan, Hadrah, Dabus, Kuda Kepang, Gendang Kling, Mek Mulung, and additional entertainment activities. This type of music is based on either the pentatonic 5-tone or heptatonic 7-tone scales. It is performed mainly by groups of instruments which include
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The Malaysian Chinese are the only large ethnic group in Malaysia to use family names. Most other groups use a personal name and then a patronym name. For men, the patronym consists of the title bin (from So, if Osman has a son called Musa, Musa will be known as Musa bin Osman. For women, the patronym consists
The Buddhist Kingdom of Srivijaya ruled Malaysia from the 9th-13th centuries. Then the Hindu Kingdom of Majapahit took over. The state of Malacca ruled by a Muslim prince ruled afterward. This is when Islam spread throughout the area. The first Europeans to arrive were the Portuguese. They took over Malacca in 1511 and then controlled the
There are many different kinds of martial arts. Silat and Tomoi (a form of kickboxing) are traditional, popular versions. Kite flying (wau-flying) is a traditional game. Competitions take place with judges giving out awards for craftsmanship. Some kites are made to make a sound as they are pulled to fly in the air. Sepak raga
Before the 20th century, Malay women wore kemban. After the spread of Islam, they began to wear the baju kurung. In Malay culture, clothes and textiles are viewed as items of beauty, power, and status. Among popular Malay textiles are Songket and Batik. Men wear a baju (shirt) or Tekua (a type of long sleeve shirt), baju
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The different regions are known for their dishes. However, one thing the Malay cooking has in common is the use of spices. Coconut milk is important in many of the dishes. Shrimp paste (belacan) is also used to make a condiment called sambal. The paste is added to chillies, onions, and garlic. Nearly every meal
The flag of Malaysia is known as the Jalur Gemilang (meaning Stripes of Glory). There are 14 red and white stripes to stand for the equality of the 13 member states and the federal government. A crescent moon and a 14-point star stand for the unity among them. The crescent moon represents Islam, the country’s
Silat show in wedding event; Silat is an old Malay martial arts that have been passed down to each generation. Not just for defend, but can also be used to entertain people. The people who will perform the silat, that called “Pesilat” will perform their show in front of the married couple. 9. Famous place
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Gasing It’s played by wrapping all around the gasing with a rope. In the end of the rope, there’s a knot that must be band into a player finger. After wrapping all the gasing. Player will throw the gasing on the ground and the gasing will be spinning until it stopped. Verbal/nonverbal communication Walk in
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Hari Raya Aidilfitri; Celebrated by a Malay Muslim people after one-month fasting. This is where all people will back to their home village to celebrate together with all families and friends. Also, food like lemang can be seen at this celebration. Hari Raya Aidiladha / Haji; Also been celebrated by a Malay Muslim people. This
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Baju Batik; This clothes can be worn both men and women. It has usually been used for work, official events, and celebration like a national day. Baju Melayu; This clothes can only be worn by men. It usually been used for an official event, a celebration like Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Aidiladha, and prayer for
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Food Nasi lemak; Made by rice with addition one of boiled egg, a few slices of cucumber, anchovy condiment, and peanuts. It is usually served at breakfast with a drink called teh tarik. Nasi goreng kampung; Made by rice, a green pepper, onion, garlic, anchovy, and kangkung vegetable. Can be served while breakfast, lunch, and
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1. Food Made by rice with addition one of boiled egg, a few slices of cucumber, anchovy condiment, and peanuts. Its usually served at breakfast with a drink called teh tarik. Nasi goreng kampung; Made by rice, a green pepper, onion, garlic, anchovy, and kangkung vegetable. Can be served while breakfast, lunch, and dinner time.
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