Each community itself a complex of ethnic sub-groups, is distinguished by its cultural, religious and artistic traditions and customs, which are often centuries old.
Malaysia is home to an incredible variety of languages. These range from some of the world's most widely spoken languages to those spoken by indigenous communities of only a few hundred speakers. ...
This volume covers the history of the Malay Peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak from 1800 until 1940. ...
This volume provides insights inti not just the indigenous forms of performing arts of the Orang Asli, but also the various other communities in Malaysia...
This volume provides a window on the religions practised in Malaysia. it shows how Malaysians of all faiths worship freely in harmonious co-existence and illustrates the country's diversity of religious beliefs and practices.
The proceeds with a discussion of the infrastructure which supports Malaysia's economy, and the stable social framework that sustains its human resources.
The diversity of crafts and visual arts in Malaysia is a reflection of its age-old cultural traditions, pluralistic society and exposure to external influences over the centuries. ...
The impact of the environment on human life, traditions, customs and economic activity is another important of the picture.
This volume explores the wealth and diversity of sports and recreation in Malaysia. ...
The powers of the Malay Rulers reach their zenith during the Melaka Sultanate which was founded c.1400. The Portuguese conquest of Melaka in 1515...