Honouring the Placenta in Malay Belief
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Malays believe that burial is the best way to return bodies (and body parts) back to the earth. This ruling extends to the placenta as well, once the baby is born.
Enjoying the Brackish Rivers of Seberang Perai Selatan
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In the south of Penang’s mainland, the estuaries of Sungai Kerian, Sungai Chenaam and Sungai Jawi quietly sustain much of the region’s coastal life.
Remix the Songket? Of Course We Can
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Once exclusively crafted for the Malay Sultanate’s regalia, the songket has evolved into a more accessible symbol of heritage for all.
Rewang: A Wonderful Malay Tradition Losing Out To Urban Living
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DRIVE-THRU KENDURI[1] is an ongoing joke among my siblings. Why not? It is fast, cheap and convenient! In fact,…
Women-Focused NGOs: Better Working Together
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IN THE 1980S, women’s organisations were relatively scarce, but their number began to rise following Malaysia’s ratification of…
Latah: An Individual Reflex Against the Grip of Conformity
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BEING A MOMMY’S GIRL, if I could fuse with my mom at a cellular level, I would. That is…