Malay Tradition Research Articles

PENYAKIT KULIT SEBAGAI PEMBANGUN STRUKTUR NARATIF: TINJAUAN NARATOLOGIS HIKAYAT AGUNG SAKTI KARYA MUHAMMAD BAKIR

This research aims to discover the role of skin diseases in the narrative structure of M. Bakir’s Hikayat Agung Sakti as well as its surrounding ideological, social, political, and cultural contexts. Mieke Bal’s narratological theory was applied to map and analyze the elements of the fabula: event, time, actor, and location. Methodologically, this research consisted of two levels: text and context. At the first level, lingual data were collected using the note-taking technique and then explained interpretatively using relevant theoretical concepts. At the second level, data were collected through literature study on ideology and context. The text and context data were explained through dialectics and interreference. This research yielded several main results. First, skin diseases (itches, smallpox, scabs, and Tinea corporis) are attached to the elements of the fabula. These diseases change circumstances, shape events and time, infect the characters (the Gods), and change the locations (from heaven to earth). Skin diseases were found to be the building block of the narrative structure. In this role, skin diseases become a means of articulating Islamism. This narrative is linked to the development of Islam in Malay-speaking lands and political resistance to polytheistic Hinduism, which is placed in opposition to the monotheistic Islam which places Allah as the only deity. This ideology was articulated and written down as a literary work to be disseminated among local Straits-born Chinese. This is also contextually related to the issues of manuscript rental, diseases in Malay tradition, and spread of diseases in Batavia in the 19th century.

Uang dan “Ayunan” dalam “Etnik Melayu”

This study describes the value of money in the Malay children's swing tradition.This swing remains a Malay tradition to this day. In this study, researchers discovered the problem of the relationship between the value of money and the swinging tradition of the Malay people. The purpose of this study is to describe that parents prioritize their children's education and continue the tradition of rocking their children when they have grown up and the parents have enough finances, which is characteristic of the Ma ethnic group. Lai with the value of money in the lives of Malays, they can ensure the education of children and carry out the swinging process at any time, while maintaining the cultural value of carrying out the traditions tradition among the Malay community, especially in Sukarame village, Kualuh Hulu district, Labuhan Batu North Regent. The method used in this study is a qualitative method using descriptive analysis. The data collection techniques in this study were observation, interviewing, and note-taking. During the procession, the Malay tradition of swinging children is carried out in a series of events. The sequence begins with Barzanji, where a child swings on a rope, along with Marhaban, distributes flour, distributes potpourri flowers to those who have come to attend the event and ends with a prayer.

The role of folklore in shaping the Leukonese characters: An anthropolinguistic study

This study aims to describe the relationship between folklore and the character of the Leukonese community on Simeulue Island, Aceh Province. Employing an ethnographic and anthropolinguistic approach, the study utilized audio-video recordings of oral Leukonese folklore, including ‘nandong’, ‘nanga-nanga’, and ‘buai’. The performances of ‘nandong’ (songs), ‘nanga-nanga’ (sad stories), and ‘buai’ (poetry) were analyzed using the anthropolinguistic approach to delineate their components (text, co-text, and context) as an integrated whole. The meaning of the folklore was dissected through domain analysis, taxonomy analysis, and semantic componential analysis. Domain analysis explored the semantic relationship between folklore and the Leukonese character, identifying attributes. Taxonomy analysis categorized these attributes, influencing the Leukonese character in performance. Semantic componential analysis served to confirm and annotate these attributes in the Leukonese people’s character. The study’s findings demonstrate that the presence and perpetuation of Leukonese folklore significantly impact the character of its people. ‘Nandong’ teaches (1) the transmission of values and norms, (2) cultural identity and continuity, and (3) social cohesion. Meanwhile, ‘buai’ fosters (1) cultural preservation and celebration, (2) community cohesion and participation, and (3) integration of Malay tradition. Finally, ‘nanga-nanga’ instills (1) emotional expression and coping, (2) the reflection of social realities, and (3) empowerment and voice. Consequently, language serves as a means to express ideas, thoughts, and experiences, manifested in various oral traditions passed down through generations. These traditions often mirror the characteristic patterns of a community.

Social Cohesion of Kampong Lorong Buangkok: Community Amidst Singaporean Industrialization

This paper aims to conduct a comprehensive examination of the Malay community living in Kampong Lorong Buangkok, the last village in Singapore's Hougang area. This community is intriguing due to its preservation of customs, traditions, and a simplified economic system amidst Singapore's rapid industrial development. The study utilizes in-depth interviews with current residents of Kampong Lorong Buangkok and reveals their steadfast commitment to upholding Malay traditions as a social foundation. Residents persist in maintaining a traditional economy designed to promote unity and support productive community life. This economic system functions to enhance social unity, assisting the residents in coping with Singapore's high cost of living. The robust social cohesion within the community has enabled Kampong Lorong Buangkok to persist despite political tensions and the encroaching pressures of rapid Singaporean industrialization that jeopardize the village's survival.

The Choreographic Concept of Hasta Sawanda in the "Jepin Laba-laba Dance" of Mempawah Malay Cultural Tradition

The classification of dance in Indonesia has many kinds, ranging from the form of dance, the origin of the formation of dance to the function of dance in social life. In addition, choreographic concepts related to dance attitudes have also emerged from researchers and traditional dance practitioners, one of which is the concept of hasta sawanda. The concept of hasta sawanda includes pacak, pancat, caterpillar, lulut, luwes, wiled, wirama, and gending. Malay tradition has one of the dances, Jepin Laba-laba Dance, which requires cohesiveness and complexity in the use of its properties. Jepin Laba-laba dance is inspired by spiders making their nests but this dance does not have a story (non-literary), the spider animal is only a reference and reference for making its movements. Descriptive method and data presentation in this study aims to describe the concept of hasta sawanda in Jepin Laba-laba Dance. The results of the analysis can be concluded and found that, there are elements of dance presentation that are directly related to the concept of hasta sawanda. Awareness of the attitude and also the process of exploring a dance is very influential on the appearance of dancers when on stage.

Tradisi Makan Berhadap Adat Melayu Deli dalam Perspektif Al-Qur'an

The Deli Malay tribe is one of the Malay ethnic groups originating from North Sumatra. The majority of the Deli Malay people are located in Deli Serdang, around Medan Madya City. The tradition of eating face-to-face rice began from the past lives of the very Islamic Malay people, where marriages were arranged through matchmaking and family introductions through the tradition of eating face-to-face rice. The purpose of this research is to understand the tradition of eating face-to-face in the Deli Malay tradition from the perspective of the Qur'an. Eating face-to-face is eating together or eating from the same dish. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method to deeply examine eating face-to-face, or what is commonly called face-to-face rice. The research found communication patterns through interviews with one of the researcher's friends. Eating face-to-face rice is one of the highly anticipated customs of the Malay people by both sides of the bride and groom in the marriage process. Eating face-to-face rice is not only for the customary process, but also has many symbolic meanings taken from this customary process. The research results show that the tradition of eating face-to-face is allowed as long as it does not violate religious rules according to Islamic law.

Realizing Inter-Tribal Kinship through Martial Arts Performances in Indonesia: Historical Study of the Mamoncak Tradition

The Mamoncak tradition as martial art performances is one of the classic Malay traditions in Indonesia that still exists today. The existence of the tradition is supported by many factors that need to be explored. Thus the purpose of this article is to find out the history and development of the Mamoncak tradition in Silo Lama Village, Silau Laut District, Asahan, Indonesia. The research method used is qualitative research with a historical approach. Data collection was carried out by interviews and exploration of relevant scientific references both from books and relevant journal articles. The results of the research show that the Mamoncak tradition was first carried out by Sheikh Abdurrahman Silau Laut, a migrant who came from Tanjung Tiram Batubara, North Sumatra. The Mamoncak tradition was used as a condition for the opening of the new village “Silau Laut” based on an agreement between Sheikh Abdurrahman Silau Laut and the supernatural beings so that the two creatures live in harmony. This tradition continued to be carried out and financed by the local community from 1901 AD until 1999 AD. In the year 2000 AD this tradition became more existent because the government through the Department of Education and Culture and the Ikatan Pencak Silat Indonesia (IPSI) took part in promoting and financing the tradition. Political-social factors are identified as factors in the development of the Mamoncak tradition. The Reform era became the starting point for the government to care about the development of the tradition. On the other hand, the old order transmigration policy made the Mamoncak tradition known by various tribes in Indonesia. Thus the Mamoncak tradition has become a gathering place between martial arts schools, both from among the Malay tribe community and other tribe communities in Indonesia.

THE ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING OF PRENUPTIAL MARRIAGE AGREEMENTS IN MALAYSIA

Nowadays, people are looking to get married without considering what comes after. They are not aware of a prenuptialagreement that can be done to secure their rights and assets if divorce occurs. This study is done to find the awareness and acceptance level of prenuptial agreements in Malaysia. Prenuptial agreements have been the centre of a lot ofdiscussion and debate in Malaysia in recent years. Although some argue that such agreements violate the Malay tradition of joint property ownership, others consider them a relevant measure to protect against financial conflicts in the divorce scenario. Prenuptial agreements are chosen because of the increment of divorcees not getting their rights in alimony which is mandatory for the ex-husband to pay every month to help the ex-wife and their children for their monthly expenses. The minimum sample size was determined through Raosoft Calculator software. This survey included 324 respondents, and the sample was acquired using Google Forms. The findings of this study depicted that theprenuptial marriage agreement is accepted and understood by the public. (M=3.44).

The Development Of Makyong Acting Training Method For Environment Of Traditional Theater Courses

This study aims to develop a Makyong acting training method based on the Malay tradition for enrichment in the North Sumatra Traditional Theater course at the UNIMED Performing Arts Study Program. In particular, this study aims to: (1) be able to interpret Malay advice as spiritual values; (2) identifying Malay dance techniques to prepare for body movements; (3) Identifying the Malay pantun tradition as the improvisational power of makyong actors. This study was designed with a research and development approach. This research was followed up by developing methods and applying methods in training and performances. In analyzing the data the author uses qualitative analysis techniques. As a reference in preparing the training model, the author uses the folklore approach, actor dramaturgical theory from Eugenio Barba and Asrul Sani's postcolonial acting approach as a reference in developing acting training methods.

Semiotic Analysis of the Malay Palang Pintu Tradition in Medan Traditional Malay Weddings

Research on Semiotic Analysis of the Malay Cross Door Tradition in Malay Traditional Weddings in Medan City aims to analyze, know and understand the meaning of the Malay Palang Pintu tradition which is commonly used in traditional Malay wedding processions in the city of Medan. The research was conducted using an Interpretative Qualitative research method and in more depth using the semiotic model method developed by Roland Barthes, which is a science and method used to analyze a sign that is carefully and based on facts in the field when researching the Malay Cross Pintu Tradition in Marriage. Medan City Malay Traditions. Data collection was carried out by direct observation of traditional Malay weddings using the Palang Pintu tradition, using books and previous research, and conducting interviews with traditional leaders or Telangkai from the Palang Pintu tradition. Based on the discussion and findings in the field, it is known that the Palang Pintu tradition itself has the aims and objectives of teaching and learning about obligations that must be carried out after marriage. In the Malay Palang Pintu tradition, it also means that the husband really holds the leadership of the household, starting from facing all kinds of obstacles, to putting patience to achieve good and healthy household goals.

Relationship between Architect Hajeedar's Design Ideology and Sustainable Design Characteristics in Mosque Building

Hajeedar is one of theprominent architectsin Malaysia who is well-known for his personality,forward-thinking and modern-minded while remaining proud of Malay tradition and religious beliefs. Many of his architecturaldesignideologyrevolve around the context andmaterialof the building. Thisis to ensure that the building iscomfort,sustain and used by the community in the surrounding area. The objectiveof this study is to determine the relationship between architect Hajeedar's design ideology and the sustainable design characteristics of sitedevelopment, indoor quality, material selection, and energy efficiency. The data for this study was obtained through an interview with architect Hajeedar, literature review on sustainable design characteristic and observation onthe selectedmosque building.Finding shows that there issimilarity of Hajeedar’s design ideology and sustainable design characteristicswhich can be seen in the mosque design. This studyis to provide understanding of the relationship between architect Hajeedar’s design ideology and sustainable design characteristics which influenced the architecture of mosque design.

Jambi Malay Dance Fashion Aesthetics

This research aimed to know the concept of dress aesthetics and art of traditional and creative dance of Jambi Malay, and dress development of Jambi Malay dance could be seen from a dress of traditional dance, creative dance, and contemporary dance. The research result was expected to be one of Jambi Malay culture inventory in social science. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative research method with a symbolic interaction approach. The background of the people of Jambi city which is multicultural makes Jambi city rich in cultural diversity, one of which is dance. Dance dress is included as an important element in dance performance. Dance dress is a symbol of aesthetics and artistry in dance performances. The dress wisdom of Malay dance is not separated from aesthetic and artistic concepts based on concepts of custom and Islam. The concept is based on message of Jambi culture, “adat bersendikan syarak, syarak bersendikan kitabullah, syarak mengato adat memakai”. The research conclusion is that the ideal dress aesthetically according to Jambi Malay tradition after converting to Islam is a dress that covers the genitals. Artistically it is the dress that is lost when moving, with not too much design based on Islamic custom and law while color is usually natural color and adapted.

A Study on Children Customary Clothes in Malay Head Shaving - Cukur Jambul Ceremony for The Malay Royal Tradition

This Study aims to discover and document the clothing customarily worn by children during the Malay head shaving ceremony (Cukur Jambul), a tradition observed by the Malay Royal family. The head shaving ceremony is a unique Malay tradition and custom, relating to the birth of a new baby into the royal family and the Tradisi Agung custom. This study emphasizes Mayer Schapiro’s theory of style in the context of artefacts or material cultural objects. It applies a qualitative method due to its flexibility in recording the views of informants in relation to observations. Specifically, this research considers a collection of photographs taken during head shaving ceremonies. The observation on Malay royal family tradition continues to uphold the uses of Songket (“The queen of textiles”) in most of their ceremonies until today. Overall, this study will provide an invaluable source of information about Malay custom and culture. It will be of benefit to the Malay royal family, researchers, academics, scholars, students, cultural archivists, and museum curators interested in studying and preserving this subject and tradition.

Cosmology in Contemporary Public Sculpture

The aim of this paper is to study the aspect of cosmological characteristic that relates to the contemporary art works of Ramlan Abdullah. His art work entitled ‘Connectivity’ is currently exhibited at the Laman Seni Arca located at the premises of UiTM Seri Iskandar, Perak. The public artworks consist of five constructed tubular aluminum and stainless steels structure that were created in massive scale. Each sculpture represented the artist passion and artistic experience in life ranging from tittle such as Ayden, Aydan, Sundial, seed and Double Disc. Meanwhile, Cosmology has always been an interesting part of human exploration and investigation on the mystery of the universe. It has been explored by many and has been referred to since the invention of traditional art of the Malays. In the practice of Malay custom, cosmology has been observed and appreciated as apart of Malay tradition. This paper will study on the relations and aspect of cosmology that underlying contemporary public art work. The formalistic and contextual part that relates to this and the elements that connected to it. It will focus on the method of observation through visual preferences and discussion on art appreciation according to Feldman model of Art criticism. The study will provide information on characteristic of elements that relates to cosmology and contemporary public art.

Local Wisdom in Traditional Malay Games as a Media for Cultural Preservation and Instilling Character Values of Nationalism in Children

This research uses ethnographic qualitative research. The purpose of this study is to examine the form and meaning of local wisdom contained in traditional Malay games in terms of ecolinguistics and preservation strategies that can be done. The data is in the form of descriptions of body movements in the steps of the game and snippets of song lyrics that show the values of local wisdom. Sources of data were children who played traditional Malay games, actors of Malay tradition, and traditional leaders. The data collection method used is the listening and speaking method with note-taking techniques through observation and interviews. The data analysis technique used is data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the game of injit injit semut, lu lu cina buta, tam tam buku, and wak wak udin has a form of local wisdom in the form of words, namely, poetry that is sung when playing and actions in the form of body movements that are reflected in the steps of the game. The meaning contained in the forms of local wisdom is described in four values, namely 1) the value of togetherness, 2) the value of education, 3) the value of sharing, and 4) the religious value. The game can be preserved by making game applications that can be downloaded on mobile phones with the same original game, and it can be introduced again in educational institutions, so that there will be more research on local wisdom on traditional games.

Menumbuhkan Kesadaran Sejarah Generasi Muda Melalui Kearifan Lokal Budaya Melayu Riau

It is important to inculcate historical awareness for the younger generation. This study aims to explore the local wisdom of the Malay community in order to publish historical stories to the younger generation. This study uses a qualitative method with interview techniques and literature study in collecting data. The results of the study found that efforts in the process of socializing local history in the community were through education and instilling curiosity in local historical stories. In addition, the availability of supporting facilities and infrastructure plays an important role in facilitating the community to learn, explore and know about local history in their area. Publication activities and seminars are one way to make it easier for people to know local history, because with these publications and seminars, people will be able to interact directly with resource persons to gain additional knowledge and exchange information. The use of Malay traditions such as Syair and Gurindam by focusing on historical stories is an interesting thing that needs to be developed in the era of globalization to maintain regional culture.

TEKS UBAT BEDIL: PENGETAHUAN TEKSTUAL TENTANG UBAT BEDIL MELAYU

The knowledge of firearms is one of the genres found in Malay manuscripts. However, gunpowder texts documented in such manuscripts have been largely elusive. This article aims to bridge the widening knowledge gap by presenting several textual evidence on the Malay tradition of using gunpowder. Using the philological research method, this article presents the transliteration of two texts found. Additionally, this paper intends to discuss content related to instructive and quantitative discourses. Therefore, this study is expected to provide a clearer picture of the textual dynamics of gunpowder knowledge to highlight the importance of the texts. Subsequently a discussion on the aforementioned manuscripts where specific gunpowder mixtures were explicitly stated will be considered as a concerted effort to enhance the understanding of Malay gun technology and facilitate in-depth discussions on various aspects of the traditional texts associated with the transmission of traditional knowledge, particularly in the form of quantitative or numerical descriptions. Keywords: Malay manuscripts, gunpowder text, traditional knowledge, textual dynamics, instructive and quantitative texts.

Miracles and Madness

This article analyzes the hagiographies, poems, oral traditions and miracle stories of an Islamic miracle worker (keramat) buried in Singapore named Sayyid Nuh ibn Muhd al-Habshi (ca.1788–1866). In his physical lifetime and beyond, he was described as a wandering ecstatic who adored children and burgled businesses, yet attained a reputation as “prophet” and keramat by performing miracles, healing the incurable and flying in and out of prisons and across the Indian Ocean. With appreciation for the historicity embedded in miracle stories, this article examines the Tamil devotional poems and songs, and the Malay hagiographies and oral traditions that commemorate this keramat. Attention is also paid to the historical concerns of his hagiographers, many of whom attempted to appeal to audiences informed by secularism, rationalism and “Wahhabism” by writing Islamic histories about this “Arab” Sufi master and the Sufi networks that operated in the Southeast Asian port city of Singapore at a time when it was dominated by western power. This article is thus concerned as much with the storytellers as with the miracle workers and members of devotional communities in nineteenth-century Singapore, all of whom are susceptible to being forgotten in academic historiography. By drawing upon ethnographies and newspaper reports about this prophet, saint, felon and “madman,” and discussing his mausoleum, which has remained intact in the face of war, colonialism and post-colonial infrastructural development, the article argues that the story of Sayyid Nuh is a history of Singapore Islam. A history that is interwoven with histories of the Indian Ocean, maritime Sufism, colonialism, capitalism and structural inequalities that were temporarily overcome by miracles. This is moreover a story of miraculous narratives, devotional cultures, social memories and sacral places that are often pushed to the margins of religious studies but refuse to “fade into folkloric oblivion.”

KEARIFAN LOKAL MELAYU SEBAGAI IDENTITAS KOTA BATAM

Indonesia is a country rich in local wisdom spread from Sumatera to Papua. The local wisdom has guided the community to live and survive in life. The local wisdom possessed by Indonesia is diverse, ranging from local wisdom in the field of Indonesian language and literature, the field of community life, agriculture and animal husbandry, the culinary field, the economic field, to the tourism sector. However, there are still many local wisdoms that have not been explored or recognized by the Indonesian people, especially the younger generation of the nation's successors. Describe Malay local wisdom as the identity of Batam City. The approach used is qualitative with descriptive analysis method. Malay local wisdom is at the core of the Malay tradition, a cultural strength and an important source of its human identity. Without local wisdom, Malays will lose their identity.

Collaborative Govenance in Preserving the Malay Culture of Riau

The Riau Government is committed to preserving the Riau Malay Culture as stated in the Riau Vision 2025. The current facts show that there is a severe weakening of the Malay Culture in Riau Province. This can be seen from the ethics, grammar, fashion, culinary, art, and Malay traditions that the Riau Malay community is starting to leave. The purpose of this study was to determine collaborative governance in the effort to preserve the Riau Malay Culture. The research method used is qualitative. The results of this study indicated that the Riau Government is not committed to achieving its vision, which is reflected in government policies. Lack of a roadmap for a cultural vision so that a network structure between stakeholders was not formed, the master plan owned by each stakeholder was not integrated, and was not interdependent, did not have a standard measure that describes procedures and authority in action, there was no function of joint decision-making and sharing of responsibilities, and there was no communication and flow of information between stakeholders so that collaborative governance in the preservation of Riau Malay culture was not carried out.