CAREY ISLAND, Malaysia — The Mah Meri, ... Every year, on the fifth day of the Chinese Lunar New Year — this year the fifth day fell on Feb. 20 — the Mah Meri observe Puja Pantai.

Weaver and dancer Julida Uju shares classic stories from her culture in ‘Mah Meri Animal Folklore’ from the Gerimis Art Project. Julida Uju (first from left) and Maznah Unyan (right) in ...

PETALING JAYA: Hari Moyang and Puja Pantai were celebrated in Pulau Carey, Banting again this year after a two-year hiatus following the movement control order to curb the spread of Covid-19.

The Mah Meri, who belong to the Senoi people, are one of 18 Orang Asli tribes. They live along the coast of Selangor, primarily in the region of Pulau Carey.

And in Selangor, it’s the voices of the Mah Meri that ring out in the spirit of Merdeka. Often referred to as the “Masked Men of Malaysia”, the Mah Meri are one of 18 Orang Asli tribes.

Mawas! parade at the Mah Meri village of Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Bumbun, Pulau Carey in Selangor this Sunday (Dec 29). (Pulau Carey, a hidden gem approximately 75km from Kuala Lumpur, lies south ...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Mah Meri tribe of Carey Island, Selangor captivated international audiences with a sacred performance of the Mayin Jo’oh dance at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan. Mah Meri ...