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Reverse-Engineering Culture: Rediscovering intangible heritage & traditional craft practices of Malay housebuilding
Introduction. Traditional Malay house is a dying craft in Malaysia as contemporary building materials and techniques predominate the construction industry. The Malay house, built over generations by Malay master-craftsmen, represents the indigenous of the Malay society often associated with abstract beliefs and symbolism. Based on UNESCO’s definition of cultural heritage, the Malay house constitutes both…