Malay Community Research Articles

The “Unruly” Space: Tanjong Piandang, a Pirates’ Haven to a Fishing Village

Abstract Tanjong Piandang is a Chinese fishing village in Krian, Perak, Malaysia. It first appeared in Anderson’s work in 1824 as a favorite resort for pirates. The people in Tanjong Piandang had the reputation of being a lawless and turbulent lot, and the British colonial government tried to demolish the settlement twice by burning it down after riots. Each time, villagers gathered together and rebuilt their houses. This paper investigates how the colonial government tried to maintain law and order in this space, and the local resistance that attempted, though ultimately failed, to keep the colonial power out their village. Most of the studies on the grassroots resistance against British rule in Malaya are concentrated on the local Malay communities, not on the Chinese who are considered as a migrant community. Therefore, Tanjong Piandang is a good case study of Chinese resistance against the British.

Lexicon in Tradition Kuih Ashura Malay Society Nakhon Si Thammarat Thailand: an Ethnolinguistik Study

Abstract. The study of ethnolinguistics is a combination of two sciences, namely, ethnology and linguistics. The study of certain ethnic groups, certain cultures, and the intricacies of their language is ethnolinguistic studies. With the merging of knowledge, ethnolinguistics is the study of culture and language or linguistics. This study seeks to explain the form of the lexicon and the form of culture in the Kuih Ashura tradition of the Malay society of Nakhon Si Thammarat Thailand. This research is based on the study of ethnolinguistic theory which explains the relationship between culture and language. This type of research uses a qualitative descriptive type. The techniques and methods in this study use note taking techniques and the listening method in mentioning terms or conversations when the Kuih Ashura tradition is carried out by the Malay community of Nakhon Si Thammarat. This study seeks to explain that the Kuih Ashura tradition is always carried out every year in the Islamic New Year. The results showed that there were 12 monomorphemic forms, 9 polymorphemic forms, and 2 forms of Kuih Ashura culture in the Malay society of Nakhon Si Thammarat as ideas, values, norms, provisions, and as community activities.Keywords: The Kuih Ashura, Malay Society Thailand, Ethnolinguistic Study

Tradisi Lokal dan Kehidupan Masyarakat Melayu Jambi Di Kawasan Jambi Kota Seberang

This research is a historical research with the theme of cultural history that seeks cultural morphology, studies of structure, central concepts, developments and changes in certain societies, including traditions. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explain the existence of traditions in the life of the Jambi Malay community which are socio-religious and social in the Jambi area of the opposite city and start from their growth, development to preservation, as well as the noble values contained in these traditions. Meanwhile, the research method is the historical method by following the stages of heuristics, criticism, interpretation, and historiography.The conclusion of the study shows that there are two types of traditions that are still preserved by the Jambi Malay community in the Jambi area of the opposite city, namely socio-religious (Nisfu Sya'ban, Burdah, Assyura, Barzanji, Syuro) and social society (Nuak, Nginau, Nyukur Baby, Makan Besamo, Grave pilgrimage). This tradition is closely related to Islamic values, passed down from generation to generation and taught the procedures by Tuan Guru.The findings during the research were changes in the meaning and implementation of existing traditions due to various factors, furthermore the fact that the tradition still has values that are realized in the lives of people in Jambi kota seberang.

Peristiwa Tutur Upacara Pulang-Memulangkan Adat Melayu Sambas

The ceremony of pulang-memulangkan is a speech event which includes speech components, then by Dell Hymes it includes aspects of SPEAKING. This study applies aspects of SPEAKING in seeing speech event at the ceremony of pulang-memulangkan. This study observes at the oral discourse spoken by the participants of the ceremony pulang-memulangkan. By using qualitative methods, data was taken by applying two methods, namely the non-participant observation method by using the recording technique and the interview method. Through the object of research in the form of oral discourse spoken by the participants involved, seeing the cultural group of the Sambas Malay community, responding to a marriage through a discourse that was built in the ceremony of pulang-memulangkan. The results of the study indicate that the ceremony of pulang-memulangkan has included components in speech event. These components support the process of pulang-memulangkan ceremony discourse speech. So that the meaning and purpose interpreted through linguistic and non-linguistic aspects of pulang-memulangkan ceremony discourse can be interpreted well by participants and audiences.

The Effect of Malay Health Care on Postpartum Mothers in Pontianak

The Malay ethnic group occupies the first position in the city of Pontianak. The customs are also attached to the majority of the people who are there and are carried out from generation to generation and are believed to be beneficial for them. The Malays believe that during the puerperium a mother's health must be very concerned, because the complications that occur during the puerperium are very dangerous for the mother and can cause death. This study aims to analyze postpartum maternal health care for Malays in Pontianak. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method through a case study approach. This research was conducted in the District of East Pontianak, in the ethnic Malay community in the Malay village. Data was collected through observation, and interviews. The results of the study showed that there were health treatments during the puerperium carried out by Malays, namely bejah, drinking herbs and decoctions, using poultice, param and pilis. There are many benefits of health care during the puerperium in Malay people, but there are also side effects and disadvantages of this health care.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MALAY CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER: KAMPUNG KUCHAI, IPOH, PERAK

In Ipoh, Perak, there is a place called Kampung Kuchai. It was a dense settlement with the Malay community at one time. The presence of this area reveals that the Malays have lived in Ipoh for a long time. The question is why the Kampung Kuchai area is not developed like other areas. This study was conducted to raise the potential of Kampung Kuchai as a Malay cultural heritage centre. The study aims to improve the identity of the Malay community and demand the importance of preserving the nation's culture. The researchers have chosen Kampung Kuchai as a case study by conducting site observations and interviewing several respondents who know the area. The strength of this area is not only in the development based on the nation's culture but also in implementing the development of goodwill by highlighting the diversity of building architecture, culture, and local way of life. The researchers found that this area has excellent potential to be developed as a Malay Heritage Center because of its strategic location. It has sufficient resources for developing traditional villages and local historical storytelling, a new tourism product in the Ipoh City Council area.

Acculturation of Islamic Art and Chinese Culture in Tengkera Mosque, Melaka

Acculturation is the process of acceptance of cultural elements between individuals or groups from other different cultures. A group of communities with a certain culture that are exposed to foreign elements are finally accepted and adapted to their own culture. The example of the acculturation can be found at the Tengkera Mosque located in Melaka. The long process of acculturation illustrates the relationship between the Chinese minority and the Malay community has been firmly established. Chinese people emigrated to Melaka in the 15th century. They brought their customs and culture and this was introduced to the Muslim Malay community. The introducing of the Chinese culture has led to the acceptance of the Muslim community in Melaka. This study aims to identify the background or history of Chinese migration in Melaka. The research was also carried out to study the types of Chinese art and culture that have been mixed as decorations in the Tengkera mosque. The research is qualitative in its form and to solve it, researchers used observation methods to study the types of Chinese art and culture in this mosque. The results of the study found that the Tengkera Mosque shows the influence of Chinese culture in terms of decorative patterns and symbols on the components of the mosque and each of these symbols has its own meaning according to Chinese philosophy.

Employing data to enhance teaching and learning in MENDAKI Tuition Scheme (MTS)


 
 
 
 The Malay community in Singapore has made significant social and economic progress over the years. In 2018, Singapore’s Ministry of Education released figures reflecting educational achievements over a 10-year period between 2008 and 2017. Indicators such as progress in national examinations and increased representation of Malay students in post-secondary institutions over the last decade are encouraging milestones of educational mobility. The community’s educational performance for key national examinations however is generally lower than that of other ethnic groups. Several researchers have highlighted the “under- attainment” of Singapore Malays. The MENDAKI Tuition Scheme (MTS), MENDAKI’sflagship programme, provides highly subsidised tuition to support socioeconomically disadvantaged students in their learning. This paper reports the pilot phase of a collaboration between a university in Singapore and MENDAKI. The primary aim of the collaboration is to leverage on the use analytics to enhance the teaching and learning of disadvantaged Malay students in the MTS. Other secondary aims of the collaboration are to establish structures and to build capability of MENDAKI in the use of data for evidence-based decision making.
 
 
 

Pengasuh’s Magazine: Catalysts of Social Awareness in Education Between The Years 1918-1941

This article will discuss about the Pengasuh’s magazine as a catalyst for social awareness in education between 1918-1941. The main focus of the paper is on Islamic education through Pengasuh magazine to the Muslim community in Kelantan. The development of newspapers and magazines in Malaya also influenced the influence of Islam, especially in education. The discussion of this paper covers the early years of the establishment of the Pengasuh’s magazine from 1918 to 1941. Social awareness in education in Kelantan is greatly influenced by the Pengasuh’s magazine as one of the main mediums to spread Islam directly to the Malay community. This article uses a qualitative method that includes the collection and analysis of data from primary sources obtained from the Islamic Religious and Customs Council of the State of Kelantan (MAIK) such as Pengasuh’s magazine and al-Quran manuscripts. In addition, secondary sources are also used such as journals and books to further strengthen the work carried out. The data obtained will be analyzed to obtain real information about the article. The researcher will use the Historical Approach method by using the theme method so that the study is more structured and analytical. The results of the study found that social awareness in education in Kelantan was successfully influenced through the Pengasuh’s magazine.

Tujuan dan Fungsi dalam Konteks Kesusasteraan Rakyat dan Cerita Jenaka Melayu

Folk literature initially existed among the people. In general, it refers to folk literature from the past, which has become the heritage of a society. Folk literature is part of the cultural life of ancient societies. For example, in the old Malay society, folklore is an important form of entertainment for the villagers. People's jokes are a form of stories that are popular among the people, which become an important entertainment in the society. In the Malay community, there are also various other types of folk stories such as animal stories, funny stories, comforting stories and stories of experiences. Malay joke stories are also an expression of a society's culture through speech that is directly related to various aspects of culture, such as religion and belief, law, economic activities, family systems, and the order of social values of the society. This research is attentions on two main aspects which are purpose and function such as definition, meaning and general characteristics. This research provides an understanding and structure, in addition to important documentation of Malay history and literature, especially in Malaysia.

GAMBARAN PENDAPAT KELUARGA ORANG DENGAN GANGGUAN JIWA (ODGJ) TENTANG PENYEBAB TERJADINYA GANGGUAN JIWA DAN PENGOBATANNYA PADA MASYARAKAT MELAYU

Mental disorders are influenced by two factors, namely predisposing factors and precipitation factors. This study aims to determine the description of the family of People with Mental Disorders (ODGJ) about the causes of mental disorders and their treatment in the Malay community in the Meranti Islands. This study used a quantitative descriptive design on 30 respondents using a total sampling technique, and the instrument used in this study was a questionnaire. The results of the univariate analysis of the majority of respondents aged 17-25 years (26,7%), the majority of respondents were female (80%), the majority of respondents had high school education (36,7%), most worked as IRT (46,7%). The main genetic predisposition of respondents is that no family member has mental disorders (86,7%), the majority of respondents have psychosocial disorders (28,9%), the majority of respondents have an unpleasant past history of physical violence (23,5%). The type of treatment most of the respondents did informal treatment (63,3%). Predisposing factors for ODG are caused by biology, psychology and socio-culture, while the treatment that is often used is doing informal treatment (shaman and ustad).

The Introduction of Special Malay Class among The Malay Community Until Independence

Special Malay Program is a two-year transition class for Malay pupils before they may enter Standard 1V English schools. Every year, special admission exams are held to ensure that only eligible pupils can continue their education after finishing Malay school grades three and four. This study employs a qualitative approach, drawing on materials such as the Colonial Office Record, Annual Report, District Office Report, State Secretary's file, and meeting minutes held in the National Archives of Malaysia. According to the study's findings, only male students were first given the opportunity to enrol in the Special Malay Class. Local leaders are working to encourage Malay students of all genders to pursue their studies in this field. In conclusion, after the end of WWII, the Malay community has become more aware of the Special Malay Class, which has resulted in an increase in applications. The implications of this article show that, even though the British did not intend to enhance Malay education in the beginning, the Special Malay Class effectively helped Malay pupils understand English.

A Cultural-History Analysis on Malay-Islamic Heritage of Siak Sri Indrapura through the Historical Urban Landscape Approach in Pekanbaru City

<p><em>The Sultanate of Siak Sri Indrapura plays a vital role in the history of the development of Islam and Malay culture in Pekanbaru City. Pekanbaru City is a cultural-historical tourist attraction through the Malay-Islamic landscape, which can be seen from its historical heritage. The historical heritage is a Malay-Islamic cultural heritage building that still exists today. This study will explain the analysis of cultural history and its preservation management. The method used is qualitative with a Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) approach. The study's results showed 16 cultural heritage sites with varying levels of management, five sites in very well-maintained condition, three well maintained, and eight poorly maintained. Several challenges are faced: damaged buildings, incomplete historical data, regulations, and the absence of tourist programs. In addition, the distance between cultural heritage and the enthusiasm of the Malay community is a potential that needs to be optimized. The vision is to make Pekanbaru City the center of Malay-Islamic identity based on the waterfront city through the concept of preservation. The proposed preservation management is a historical tourism development program to connect cultural heritage buildings based on tourist trails that prioritize cultural and historical interpretation effectiveness and efficiency.</em></p>

Menyemah Kampung: Creating a Harmonic Life with the Sumatran Tiger

The Sumatran tiger is one of the keystone species increasingly under threat. Several traditional communities perceive the tiger has an essential role in a broader aspect of life; the animal constitutes an integral part of their culture. This study discusses the interaction between the traditional Malay community around the Kerumutan Wildlife Reserve (KWR) in Riau, Sumatra, and the Sumatran tigers. We collected data through in-depth interviews with several local traditional leaders recruited by snowball sampling. The local people around the wildlife reserve believed that the tiger is a sacred animal and thus should be protected. The community perceived that the animal has several roles in guarding their village against evils. To respect the presence of the tiger, people around the KWR performed a ritual of Menyemah Kampung once a year. However, many changes have been taking place that change nature and the people, including the Menyemah Kampung ritual. Local people’s perception changes toward the ritual may also affect the conservation of the Sumatran tiger.

Malay's perception of Islamic banking credibility

This study aims to analyze the perceptions and preferences of the Malay community towards Islamic banking and examine the opportunities and challenges of Islamic banking in maintaining its credibility. This research method is carried out with a quantitative descriptive approach through a survey of 100 respondents. The sampling technique used was accidental sampling through the distribution of google forms. The study results indicate that the development of the number of customers of Islamic banks has indeed increased. However, compared to conventional banks, it still dominates the number of customers who save in conventional banks even though the Malay community, which is predominantly Muslim, should be the dominant interest in Islamic banks. There are various perceptions of the Malay community towards Islamic banking. Some Malay people think that Islamic banks are stated in a profit-sharing manner the same as conventional banks, with the term interest only differing in mentioning term. Due to the lack of promotion, many Malay people still use conventional banks for economic transactions. Human resources management influences the perception of the Malay community towards Islamic banking.

Budaya Bermukim Orang Melayu di Kota Pontianak Terhadap Pemanfaatan Rumah di Bantaran Sungai Kapuas: Studi Kawasan Permukiman di Kelurahan Tambelan Sampit

Vernacular architecture is the result of the work of many ethnic groups in Indonesia which was built by the local community based on the culture of living which has been carried out for generations. These traditions are part of the culture they created to facilitate daily activities and are physically implemented as spaces and traditional architectural forms in residential homes. The architecture of the houses of the Malay community in the city of Pontianak has a space and form that gives it its own characteristics. This study was conducted on houses on the banks of the Kapuas river in the Tambelan Sampit sub-district, Pontianak. This research was conducted with a case study approach to discuss the culture of the Malay community living on the banks of the Kapuas river in utilizing the environmental conditions to live in this location. The object of the study is a Malay vernacular house on the banks of the Kapuas River in the Tambelan Sampit Village area of Pontianak which is currently still inhabited. As a result, knowing the dynamics of the meaning of traditional Malay houses carried out with an interpretive approach, comprehensively, intact and interrelated (holistic).

A Commercialization of Healing Misfortune Treatment of Malay Community in Batubara District

Malay society in Batubara District used a ritual of Misfortune as a healing treatment for any kind of disease. Misfortune is a kind of cultural treatment for asking protection from God from Misfortune condition. This study was aimed to find out the latest additional role of Misfortune Ritual in Malay Society. Modernization and technology have endanger the role of Misfortune ritual as cultural value in the life regulation of Malay Society. The worst consequence is the elimination of the implementation of Misfortune Ritual in Malay Society of Batubara District. A qualitative descriptive research design was used to find the latest progress of this one of Malay faith under the implementation of the ritual. This study found that the Ritual Misfortune is not only having a function as healing treatment which used a spell and pray but also provide packaging medicine for commercial.

Meaning of Various Social Values and Aspects in Rituals Reject the Malay Claim, Serdang, North Sumatera.

This study examines the meaning of social values ​​and aspects in the ritual of rejecting reinforcements from the Serdang Malays, which contain many values ​​of life as well as perspectives and principles of life that are still maintained by the Serdang Malay tribal community. Values ​​are traits or things that are important and beneficial to humans, or something that perfects humans according to their nature. Values ​​can also be translated as social media or social media that are considered appropriate and useful to achieve. In the field of sociology, the existence of values ​​is very important, values ​​and aspects that influence humans in determining their choice among existing alternatives. Likewise with the values ​​and aspects contained in the ritual of rejecting reinforcements in the Malay community of Serdang, North Sumatra Province, not only as a racial tradition. ethnic Malays from the past generation, but also have very useful aspects such as social values, psychological and pedagogical values, religious values, intellectual values ​​and intelligence. This study uses descriptive qualitative methods with the techniques of observation, in-depth interviews and literacy studies. As for what makes the Malay community of Serdang still maintain the ritual of rejecting reinforcements because it is still considered to have a role and function as well as life values ​​that are still relevant and dynamic which until now continue to be continued and remain as a reference. Of course, these values ​​and aspects have advantages and disadvantages to be applied. Values ​​and aspects that have weaknesses need to find new solutions and creativity in dealing with these matters. Values ​​and aspects that have advantages need to be maintained and preserved.

Analisis Rasionalisasi Ritual Tepung Tawar Dalam Pelaksanaan Gunting Rambut Pada Masyarakat Etnis Melayu Kelurahan Batulayang Kota Pontianak

This study aims to determine the rationalization of the ritual of white flour in the ethnic Malay community in Batulayang Village, Pontianak City. The method used is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The analysis in this study is presented descriptively using 4 informants. The results show that the white flour ritual in hair clippers is still carried out by the Malay ethnic community in Batulayang Village which contains rational functions and meanings but is not known by the people who actually believe that the white flour ritual is only to reject reinforcements. This is evidenced by the existence of rationalization in the process of carrying out the white flour ritual in the implementation of hair clipping into three namely albarzanji reading, fresh flour ritual and closing prayer. In addition, there is also a rationalization of the ritual function of plain flour in the implementation of hair clipping which is divided into two, namely the function as a guide for individual behavior and the function as social control. And also in the white flour ritual in the implementation of hair clipping there is a rationalization of meaning which is divided into three, namely meaning in the religious aspect, meaning in the cultural aspect and meaning in the educational aspect.

Analisis Rasionalisasi Ritual Tepung Tawar Dalam Pelaksanaan Gunting Rambut Pada Masyarakat Etnis Melayu Kelurahan Batulayang Kota Pontianak

This study aims to determine the rationalization of the ritual of white flour in the ethnic Malay community in Batulayang Village, Pontianak City. The method used is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The analysis in this study is presented descriptively using 4 informants. The results show that the white flour ritual in hair clippers is still carried out by the Malay ethnic community in Batulayang Village which contains rational functions and meanings but is not known by the people who actually believe that the white flour ritual is only to reject reinforcements. This is evidenced by the existence of rationalization in the process of carrying out the white flour ritual in the implementation of hair clipping into three namely albarzanji reading, fresh flour ritual and closing prayer. In addition, there is also a rationalization of the ritual function of plain flour in the implementation of hair clipping which is divided into two, namely the function as a guide for individual behavior and the function as social control. And also in the white flour ritual in the implementation of hair clipping there is a rationalization of meaning which is divided into three, namely meaning in the religious aspect, meaning in the cultural aspect and meaning in the educational aspect.