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Bangunan rumah kedai lama merupakan aset yang memaparkan sejarah identiti pembentukan sesebuah negeri dan ia seharusnya dikekalkan untuk generasi baru. Namun kini, kebanyakan rumah kedai lama sedang diancam kepupusan kerana tiadanya proses penyelenggaraan yang baik. Bagi mengekalkankelangsungan hayat bangunan rumah kedai lama, penyelenggaraan terhadap keadaan dan fungsi bangunan perlu dilaksanakan dengan penyediaan sistem pengurusan penyelenggaraan yang sistematik. Sehubungan itu, objektif kajian ini adalah untuk mengenalpasti jenis-jenis penyelenggaraan yang telahdilaksanakan ke atas bangunan rumah kedai lama. Selain itu, kesan dan cadangan bagi kerja-kerja penyelenggaraan yang dilaksanakan juga turut dikaji. Kajian ini merupakan kajian kualitatif yang menggunakan kaedah pemerhatian dan temubual. Berdasarkan dapatan kajian, terdapat prosespenyelenggaraan yang dilaksanakan terhadap struktur dinding, siling, lantai, cat dan fasad. Kerja-kerja penyelenggaraan yang dilaksanakan juga memberi impak yang positif terhadap nilai warisan. Saranan untuk menetapkan polisi khusus bagi penyelenggaraan bangunan warisan serta penglibatan semua pihakyang berkepentingan dalam usaha untuk melestarikan bangunan rumah kedai lama turut dikemukakan. Sebagai kesimpulan, hasil kajian ini telah menggariskan beberapa cadangan yang boleh dijadikan panduan oleh pihak berkuasa tempatan dalam melaksanakan kerja-kerja penyelenggaraan mengikutkaedah pemeliharaan yang lebih baik agar nilai warisan terus terjaga. Abstract Old shop house building is an asset that displays the history of the identity of the formation of a state and it should be preserved for the new generation. But now, most old shop houses are threatened with extinction due to lack of good maintenance process. To maintain the longevity of old shop house building, maintenance of the condition and function of the building must be implemented with the provision of a systematic maintenance management system. Accordingly, the objective of this study is to find out the types of maintenance that have been implemented on the old shop house building. Inaddition, the effects of and recommendations for maintenance work carried out are also considered. This qualitative study uses observation and interview methods. Based on the findings, the study shows that there is a maintenance process that has been carried out on the structure of walls, ceilings, floors, paintsand facades. The undertaken maintenance works also indicate a positive impact on heritage value. This study also proposes that a specific maintenance policy be adopted for the heritage buildings and effective involvement of all parties be encouraged in the effort of preserving the old shop house building.In conclusion, this study has provided some recommendations for local authorities to consider in undertaking the maintenance works so that proper conservation methods can be practiced and heritage values can be maintained.

This study aims to scrutinise the aesthetic elements of fruit carvings made by Sukor Rahim during a renowned fruit carving competition, which he was crowned Flying Chef Malaysia title by the organiser. The analysis adopted the aesthetics elements principles of carving motifs approach, which was introduced in Malay Aesthetics by Ali. [1]. Three of the six principles are used to analyse the aesthetic elements of the carvings. Qualitative methods are employed to further the study, which was using (1) archival method through analysis of photo documentation of Sukor Rahim’s works and next was (2) probing the carvings using Malay Aesthetics approach to measure the aesthetic elements of the selected works. Results showed that Sukor Rahim’s works carry overarching aesthetics finesse and layered with intricate aesthetic elements which requires connoisseurship of a carving expert, thus validate Rahim’s achievement in the culinary world.

This paper was developed to reveal the finding of studies related to musical heritage of Malay-based bamboo. The study was conducted in several districts in the state of Kelantan such as Tanah Merah, Pasir Puteh and Pasir Mas. The data was obtained via a series of interview with a bamboo traditional musician. The finding shows that there are several types of bamboo-based musical instruments that are almost extinct in Kelantan. Among the musical instruments are the gendang kecapi, the serunai, Kertok Buluh, the instrument music can duplicate voice kijang, burung wak-wak, rusa, burung sitar, napoh or kancil and ayam hutan. All of these musical instruments are almost extinct and are no longer recognized by a new generation. From this study, the findings also show that the development of bamboo-based musical instruments has high potential to stimulate the growth of eco-tourism activities in Malaysia. In this regard, this paper will explore and reveal the findings of this study so that bamboo-based musical instrument will be known to all future generations. It’s also can be used as one of the most exciting eco-tourism activities through organizing workshop to making bamboo-based musical instruments.

The term, ‘peranakan’ refers to a community that traces its lineage to the first waves of Hoklo (Han Chinese) settlers who interacted, especially through marriage, with the local people of the Malay Peninsula and Indonesian Archipelago. There are various types of the Peranakans in Malaysia such as the Baba-Nyonya, Chitty, Kristang (mostly in Melaka) and other Peranakan Muslims of Indian, Malay and Arab descent known as Jawi Peranakan. The Kelantan Peranakan Chinese (also known as Cina Peranakan Kelantan in Malay) is another unique ethnic group of Peranakans characterised by its mixture of three cultures: the local Malay of Kelantan, Chinese and Thai. However, this acculturated ethnicity seems to be less appreciated by the younger generation of the Kelantan Peranakan Chinese. One of the reasons is perhaps due to a general perception of the Kelantanese people that label them as cina kampung or cina bukit. To the older generation of the Kelantan Peranakan Chinese, they are proud to be called cina kampung whereas the younger generation may view this term as derogatory, implying that they are not advanced or modern people. The dwindling sense of pride among the younger generation may have resulted in the dying culture of the Kelantan Peranakan Chinese. A diluting image in their cultural artefacts is a case in point. Clothing, which is one of the important cultural artefacts, is gradually forgotten by the younger generation. Modern clothing is more appealing to them compared to the simplicity of clothing worn by their elder folks in the kampung (village). This study is aimed at examining the clothing of the Kelantan Peranakan Chinese, particularly, by studying its components of design elements using the aesthetic morphology approach. The formalistic aspect of the clothing, for instance, the ubiquitous paired blouse and sarong are a reflection of three cultural amalgamation of Malay, Chinese and Thai. The aesthetic aspect is also shown through their humble way of clothing hence symbolising a simple way of life of the community of Kelantan Peranakan Chinese. The finding thus concludes that the form and style of clothing worn by the Kelantan Peranakan Chinese is distinctive from other Peranakans in different states of Malaysia.

This paper focuses on the tourist perception of facilities management at the Handicraft Museum Kota Bharu Kelantan. The museum plays a vital role in educating, managing, and identifying the communities cultural heritage because it connects to their collective memories and identities in provoking their sense of attachment and belongingness. Due to limited of scientific information in the related field, this study argues the significance of facilities management in enhancing tourists and communities experience as well as connection with their identities of the past in the handicraft museum in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. This research uses quantitative research methods, which is a survey method on tourist perception. The survey was randomly disseminated through google form to respective visitors who had visited the museum. Results show that most visitors visited the museum once in their lifetime due to the poor facility management due to three categories of facilities management. The paper also suggests few aspects of improvisation in museum management such as to hire more staffs, visible information’s guidelines, sufficient public amenities, visible marketing strategies and promotions. This research also highlights its concern on the existence of an open restaurant in the museum establishments, which affects the structure and facade of the museum in the future. This study contributes to the importance of facilities management in enhancing tourist and communities experience in learning and connecting to their past and identities, which eventually invokes their sense of belongingness and attachment to their cultural heritage.

Cerita rakyat Melayu ialah sebuah cerita yang berasal dari masyarakat dan berkembang dalam masyarakat pada masa lampau. Selain itu, cerita rakyat Melayu menjadi ciri unik setiap bangsa juga mempunyai suatu kebudayaan beraneka ragam, merangkumi kekayaan budaya juga dan sejarah. Pada umumnya, cerita-cerita rakyat Melayu yang diperoleh mengisahkan tentang sesuatu kebudayaan masyarakat bangsa itu tersendiri. Oleh itu, objektif kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti dan menganalisis cerminan moral positif masyarakat Melayu yang terkandung dalam cerita-cerita rakyat Melayu dengan menggunakan pendekatan teori pengkaedahan Melayu. Seterusnya, kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang melibatkan kaedah kepustakaan dan teks. Kajian ini akan membawa pembaca untuk memahami akan nilai murni seperti nilai kejujuran yang termaktub di bawah lembayung kata amanah, bercakap benar dan ikhlas yang terkandung dalam cerita-cerita rakyat Melayu dalam teks Himpunan 366 Cerita Rakyat di Malaysia diselenggarakan oleh Aripin Said dan Othman Puteh pada tahun 2015. Seterusnya, beberapa cerita rakyat telah dipilih iaitu Awang Yang Lurus, Padi Berbuah Emas, Raja Kuyuk, Seuncang Padidan Penjual Api Yang Lurus. Dapatan kajian ini membuktikan bahawa elemen nilai murni kejujuran ternyata jelas terkandung dalam cerita-cerita rakyat Melayu terpilih dan penemuan nilai murni seperti ini telah membuktikan bahawa sememangnya masyarakat Melayu pada masa lampau mengamalkan nilai murni dalam kehidupan untuk memastikan sebuah kehidupan yang sejahtera.