Penang Malays: The Founders of Modern Sepak Takraw
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IN 2018, as I watched the Sepak Takraw League (STL) final between the Penang Black Panthers and the ATM Guardians…
Malay Houses in Penang: Circa 1900
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*Images from Marcus Langdon Collection.
MALAYS IN PENANG traditionally lived inland or along the coast, depending on their livelihoods. This…
Silat Pulut: An Essential Malay Martial Art and Performance
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Silat in the Malay language refers to martial arts, similar to how Wushu means martial techniques in Chinese.
Mapping Islamic Education in Penang
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THE ROOTS OF Islamic education in Malaysia date back to the 13th century, with the arrival of Islam through trade…