Muhammad Amirul Naim Rosmi

holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Sciences from the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM). His areas of interest encompass social history, intellectual history and political thought.

8 posts

The Making of the Malay Cuisine

8 min read

I am a Malay from Balik Pulau. We are sometimes assumed to be the same as the Malays of Tanjong (George Town), the Jawi Peranakans or the Indian Muslims. In truth, our identities differ; this is no more evident than in what we eat.

by Muhammad Amirul Naim Rosmi

Fists Across the Sea: Wing Chun and Buah Pukul Lian

6 min read

IT IS COMMON knowledge that there are overlaps between various martial arts systems. By design, we have two hands and…

by Muhammad Amirul Naim Rosmi

The Art of Cindai: A Piece of Cloth that Can Save Your Life

5 min read

The roots of cindai can be traced back to the weft ikat technique introduced to the Malay world by Indian and Arab traders in the 14th or 15th century.

by Muhammad Amirul Naim Rosmi

Bukit Kota & Bukit Indera Muda: A Former Socio-Political Centre

6 min read

Exploring Bukit Kota and Bukit Indera Muda reveals overlooked traces of Kedahan political power and Sumatran connections on Penang’s mainland—linking Tunku Sulaiman’s legacy, ancient trade routes, and a deeper history of Malay settlements in Seberang Perai.

by Muhammad Amirul Naim Rosmi & Nabil Nadri