SPORTS & THE ARTS

Gambus

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The gambus or Arabian oud is a stringed instrument with a body shaped like a pear (sliced lengthwise) and a neck bent just below the tuning pegs.

By Michael A. Fredericks · January 23, 2012 · 0 Comment

Famous Hainanese cuisine

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The food specialties on Hainan island are different from the Hainanese cuisine we get here.

By allMalaysia · January 21, 2012 · 0 Comment

Datun Julud

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The Datun Julud or hornbill dance is an Orang Ulu traditional women’s dance that is popular among the Kenyah tribe of Sarawak.

By Michael A. Fredericks · January 13, 2012 · 0 Comment

The making of a dragon

DISCOVER MALAYSIA A lion head craftsman and his team took up the challenge of making the largest dragon structure in the country; the result is a sight to behold.

By allMalaysia · January 12, 2012 · 0 Comment

Kompang

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The kompang is arguably the most popular Malay traditional instrument, for it is widely used for all sorts of social occasions

By Michael A. Fredericks · January 11, 2012 · 0 Comment

Zapin

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The influence of Islam on the arts in Malaysia is perhaps most evident in the Zapin, a dance form for which the southernmost state of Johor is popular.

By Michael A. Fredericks · June 24, 2011 · 0 Comment

Sape

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The most typical of Sarawak musical instruments, the sape, pronounced “sa-peh”, is a traditional lute of the Orang Ulu community or “upriver people” of central Borneo.

By Michael A. Fredericks · June 1, 2011 · 0 Comment

Wayang Kulit

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The Wayang Kulit is a traditional theatre form that brings together the playfulness of a puppet show, and the elusive quality and charming simplicity of a shadow play.

By Michael A. Fredericks · May 30, 2011 · 0 Comment

Ready for 3D

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Some of Malaysia’s major film players are jumping on the 3D bandwagon with eager anticipation.

By allMalaysia · April 27, 2011 · 0 Comment

Kuda Kepang

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Yet another dance form that demonstrates the strong traditional influence inherent in Malaysian culture, the Kuda Kepang was first introduced here in the early 20th century

By Michael A. Fredericks · April 13, 2011 · 0 Comment