In August 2012, Annas Mahmud began his internship at the Malay Heritage Foundation (MHF) while pursuing his undergraduate studies at National University of Singapore (NUS). Currently serving as an executive officer at Yayasan MENDAKI, we got in touch with Annas to find out more about his previous 10 month journey as an intern at MHF. […]
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Wang Hantaran in Malay weddings (Photo courtesy of https://thedoublefsproject.wordpress.com/2014/12/06/presentation-of-duit-hantaran/) The increasing awareness of wang hantaran which is not strictly required in Islam may lead to its absence in all future Malay weddings. The issue of wang hantaran has taken a huge place in the Malay society for quite some time. Due to the rising amount of wang hantaran, there is
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by Annas Mahmud Ke Kanan, Lurus! First published in Berita Harian on 01 May 2017 “Baris, sedia! Ke kanan, lurus!” Itulah kata-kata pertama yang didengar Hang Gigi pertama kali dia melihat dunia. Terasa keliru seketika. Dilihat di kiri dan kanannya gigi-gigi lain yang lebih tinggi daripadanya. Terasa kerdil dirinya. Teringin sangat dia bertanya kepada gigi
by Liyana Sulaiman “Engkaulah lambang cinta karam tragika Akulah di bahtera cinta tragika Barulah aku mengaku cinta kita telah musnah Barulah aku mengaku cinta kita kekal padah” Lagu ‘Cinta Tragika’ ini yang dinyanyikan oleh kumpulan duo tempatan Dinodi, memang tidak asing lagi kerana pernah suatu ketika dahulu menjadi lagu hit di Singapura. Ia sentiasa menjadi
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Baju Kurung Sepanjang Zaman by Siti Hajar Binte Zainal Mataku terpaku pada sebuah bingkai gambar yang tergantung di dinding rumahku. Sekeping gambar hitam putih menarik perhatianku. Dua orang wanita berdiri di hadapan rumah kampung papan, satu berbaju kurung, satu berbaju kebaya. Cantik dan ayu, sedap mata memandang. Di bingkai yang bersebelahan aku lihat gambar ibu
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by Farhanah Binte Mohamad Saad Preserving Dondang Sayang Somewhere along the endless row of shophouses along Joo Chiat Place, you’ll see it. A brightly lit shophouse, bustling with excitement despite it being a weekday night. My heart hummed as I took light steps towards Gunong Sayang Association(GSA), pleased to be able to join in on
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Looking Back and Looking Forward by Radhiah Binti Ramli, translated by Syed Imad Alatas The sight of students from Madrasah Al-Sagoff is one of them tip toeing by the fence. Dressed in yellow, they gather around the flag pole compound. As a supplication is being recited, Mrs Saripah binti Saripi, who was unseen at the
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[Get the English translation of this article here] Mengimbas Muka dan Mengimbas Kembali by Radhiah Binti Ramli Tampak anak-anak didik Madrasah Al-Sagoff, terjengket-jengket di pagar sekolah. Berbaju kurung berkain kuning langsat, mereka berhimpun di kawasan tiang bendera dicacak. Sejurus doa diaminkan, Ustazah Saripah Bte Saripi, 51 tahun, yang tadinya memendap di belakang ruang pejabat menuju
Pelikat, as a fashion motif, is repurposed from its traditional origins to vibrant statement pieces. by Nur Diyanah Binti Razali Janz Abdullah arranging his pelikat products in his showroom located at Widefield Building, Marsiling Industrial Estate. Working alone in a showroom located at Marsiling Industrial Estate, no one would realise that he is actually brewing
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by Nur Amira Bte Hashim < Nizar mengambil anaknya pulang dari sekolah setelah kegiatan luar darjahnya. Jam menunjukkan pukul lima pagi. Dengan mata yang berat, dia terpaksa bangun kerana anak bungsunya yang berusia sebelas bulan sudah pun merengek. Dari situ, dia akan membuat susu, menukar lampin anaknya, memandikannya dan selesai pula, menyuapkan anaknya makan. Jam tujuh
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