Cancellation puts spotlight on Malaysia’s cultural conservatism Decision to cancel talk by renowned dancer Ramli Ibrahim reignites debate about the impact of religious conservatism on cultural ...

Malaysian efforts to promote the Tor-tor folk dance and Gordang Sambilan drum performance – both with origins in Sumatra – as its own cultural heritage sparked protests this month in Jakarta ...

Bit of Malay Culture Is Now Vanishing Under Muslim Rules Dance Deemed Un-Islamic Lives On in Mrs. Zakaria And Her Mak Yong Shows By Cris Prystay April 19, 2006 12:01 am ET Share ...

“Intangible Cultural Heritage and Islam,” on view at the WHC, explores such major Malay cultural heritage forms as shadow puppetry (wayang kelantan) and the 2005 UNESCO-recognized female dance drama ...

Malaysian lion dancers bring new spirit to ancient tradition World-beating Malaysian troupes are drawing dancers from all ethnicities and innovating routines to wow audiences.

Malay dance veteran Osman Abdul Hamid received the Cultural Medallion, Singapore's highest arts accolade, on Dec 5. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE ...

JAKARTA — They may be close neighbors, but they are not always close allies. A long-standing cultural spat between Indonesia and Malaysia has re-ignited this week, sparking fierce debate over ...

The lion dance could soon be on the Unesco cultural heritage list as China and Malaysia agree to nominate the famous dance. - Photo: The Star/ANN ...

A battle over what nation can lay claim to a traditional dance is the latest cultural clash between Indonesia and Malaysia. It's also a symbol of the growing political tension ...

Malaysian efforts to promote the Tor-tor folk dance and Gordang Sambilan drum performance - both with origins in Sumatra - as its own cultural heritage sparked protests this month in Jakarta ...

Malaysia is separated from Indonesia's Sumatra island by just 40 miles of water, but an ocean has opened up between them over who owns a traditional dance, the latest in a series of disputes ...