Longing for Culture and Nature: The Malay Rural Cultural Landscape “Desa Tercinta”

Ismail, Nor Atiah; Ariffin, Noor Fazamimah Mohd

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“…Dodol is one of the traditional Malay desserts categorised under these characteristics (Zahid, et al, 2012;Ahmad, 2012). In the case of current research, dodol has always been known to be produced using familiar ingredients surrounding places in Malaysia i.e., glutinous rice flour, palm sugar and coconut milk which can easily and freshly be found in this country (Figure 1) (Ismail & Ariffin, 2015). In the process of making dodol, the glutinous rice is pounded and sieved into flour, the coconut milk is freshly squeezed from grated coconut meat in which the fruits are plucked from coconut trees planted everywhere in the country and the palm sugar or gula melaka is cooked for hours to produce something sweet, dark and creamy taste (Ismail, et al, 2021).…”

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A Pilot Study on the Challenges to Sustain the Authenticity of the Malay Heritage Food, Dodol, in the Southern States of Malaysia

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Karim²,

Ishak³

et al. 2023

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This research is a pilot study using qualitative method with phenomenological case study approach. Its objective is to explore the challenges of sustaining dodol among entrepreneurs in the southern states of Malaysia. In-depth, face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted on three informants who are also dodol entrepreneurs. There are two research questions in this study. The first research question is "How do the entrepreneurs preserve dodol?" in which three subthemes have emerged i.e., (i) maintaining the use of natural ingredients of dodol, (ii) using traditional tips or petua in the process of making dodol and (iii) maintaining traditional skills in the process of making dodol. The second research question is "What are the challenges faced by their businesses to sustain dodol?" in which four themes have emerged i.e., (i) the preservation of dodol's authentic taste, (ii) the financial challenges in maintaining the business, (iii) the lack of quality ingredients and sources to produce dodol and (iv) the lack of workforce in the process of cooking dodol. The findings of this pilot study revealed the current challenges to sustain dodol business and to preserve dodol as a Malay traditional or heritage food.

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A Pilot Study on the Challenges to Sustain the Authenticity of the Malay Heritage Food, Dodol, in the Southern States of Malaysia

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Karim²,

Ishak³

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“…Hussain et al [30] also emphasized the function of flowers and fruit plants in the beautification of the Malay landscape. According to Ismail and Mohd Ariffin [5], flowers and other fragrant plants can create a relaxing mood, besides beautifying the area. This proves that the traditions of the Malay culture are closely linked to the environment, so much so that the elements of nature appear in and are used harmoniously in Malay art.…”

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“…Similarly, Ahmad et al [4] noted that the environment around us is not a beautiful landscape unless it is interpreted by another person. For others, a landscape is a metaphysical way of life shaped by the views of an ethnic group, embodying the nature, customs, and traditions of a nation [5]. Whelan and Moore [6] argued that the landscape of human ecology is a cultural practice where each race delves into the process of distinguishing between nature and the environment.…”

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A Review of the Elements of Nature and the Malay Cultural Landscape through Malay Literature

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Research on the Malay cultural landscape in the Malay Archipelago is based on several factors, which include function, tradition, and the Malay culture. These factors are widely found in Malay literature, which plays a significant role in designing the landscape of Malay culture. Malay literature includes Old Malay manuscripts, Hikayat Melayu (Malay folktales), and Malay poetry, all of which are based on the beliefs, mindsets, and culture of the Malay community. These are demonstrated in a tangible or intangible manner through the environment of the traditional Malay lifestyle, inherent in Malay life values and in the symbolism of places. This review employed a document analysis to identify the elements and components of the Malay cultural landscape and its metaphorical aspects, as reflected in the aforementioned four types of Malay literature. Moreover, this review obtained information on the elements of the Malay cultural landscape that determine and explain the nature, function, and similarity of these aspects through symbolism in the landscape and culture of the Malays in Malaysia. Indirectly, this review proved the long existence of a systematic Malay cultural landscape throughout the Malay Archipelago that remains essential for future cultural sustainability. Finally, elements of the Malay landscape were identified, which could be applied as guidelines for designers in outlining a Malay cultural landscape.

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The Malay’s traditional sweet, dodol: a review of the Malaysia’s heritage delicacy alongside with the rendition of neighbouring countries

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The Malaysia’s cultural heritage is authentic, unique and colourful with various local cuisines of different races and cultures. It is mainly originated from the Malay culture being the largest ethnic group in the country. The Malays themselves have contributed to many local cuisines ranging from appetiser, soup, main course and dessert. However, some Malay heritage foods have almost been forgotten and jeopardized in quality. This is especially happening to the Malay sweets or desserts which have gradually become less appealing to the younger generations. They are not even familiar with Malay foods, let alone consuming them. Among the popular Malay heritage foods in Malaysia are lemang, ketupat, rendang, wajik and dodol. Dodol specifically has been listed as one of the endangered heritage foods in Malaysia. Preserving the Malay cuisines is part of sustaining the Malay culture and this should begin with a great amount of knowledge and understanding about any elements within the culture itself. This article highlights a nostalgic and evergreen Malay’s traditional sweet, known by the locals as dodol by discussing its history, different types and names of dodol, as well as the recipes, preparation, cooking methods and packaging. Furthermore, this article hopes to aid the readers, especially among the younger generations in the Malay community to have greater understanding and appreciation about their own beautiful culture.

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Longing for Culture and Nature: The Malay Rural Cultural Landscape “Desa Tercinta”

Cited by 6 publications

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A Pilot Study on the Challenges to Sustain the Authenticity of the Malay Heritage Food, Dodol, in the Southern States of Malaysia

A Pilot Study on the Challenges to Sustain the Authenticity of the Malay Heritage Food, Dodol, in the Southern States of Malaysia

A Review of the Elements of Nature and the Malay Cultural Landscape through Malay Literature

The Malay’s traditional sweet, dodol: a review of the Malaysia’s heritage delicacy alongside with the rendition of neighbouring countries

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