Constructed entirely from locally available, replenishable natural materials and making minimal contact with the land, traditional Malay houses were built according to a philosophy of respecting ...

Amid the high-rise buildings of Kuala Lumpur (1km walk from Bukit Bintang MRT station) is Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman, one of the oldest surviving traditional Malay houses built in stages between ...

Walking around the Temple Tree Resort Langkawi in Kedah feels like visiting a showcase of traditional ... Malaysia, and we feel it’s important to preserve it,” says Vairo. The Straits House ...

Located in Kota Bharu, this guesthouse and eatery is the handiwork of ex-engineer Mohamed Salleh, who built it out of ...

A former engineer made use of reclaimed wood to build a traditional Malay house for him and his family in Kampung Air Deras in Pasir Hor here. Mohamad Salleh, 49, said it took him two years, starting ...

JOHOR BAHRU - A Johor-born craft entrepreneur, who specialises in crafting detailed replicas of traditional houses, is dedicated to exposing the younger generation to Malaysia’s rich ...

KUALA BERANG - About 20 years ago, his family members and friends considered him crazy for wanting to build a resort featuring accommodations inspired by the traditional Malay houses of Terengganu.