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The purpose of this study is to develop a Malay gamelan ensemble training model for the lower secondary schools in Malaysia. This research overcomes the lack of Malay gamelan ensemble training model at the lower secondary level in Malaysian schools. The first objective is to identify the model employed by the contemporary Malay gamelan ensemble practitioners, the second objective is to evaluate the current training process of Malay gamelan ensemble and the third objective is to develop a suitable Malay gamelan ensemble model that appliesto all levels of lower secondary education in Malaysia. This study employs a qualitative approach that consists of library research and field study. The data collected from the library research and field studies underwent a screening process to obtain the required data only. This screening was done through interpretation techniques, content analysis and comprehensive reading. The findings clarify the need for a better Malay gamelan ensemble model because the existing model lacks uniformity and specification. The discussion concludes that the existing Malay gamelan ensemble training models can be moderated and standardized through the proposed model. Consequently, the Malay gamelan ensemble can be played uniformly throughout the lower secondary school level in Malaysia, on par with other modern music. This study also enhances Malay gamelan music as a distinctive Malay cultural heritage that needs to be preserved by the present generation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Traditional Malay society uses fruits and leaves as food and medicine. From the perspective of tradisional Malay medicine, these natural ingredients are used as therapy, detox and recovery of the patient's body from two categories of diseases: physical and spiritual. However, today's generation does not know much about the function of these natural ingredients, especially from the perspective of traditional Malay medicine. Therefore, the study aimed to explain the function and use of local fruits and leaves in the world of traditional Malay medicine. This study is qualitative, using library and field research methods. Library data forms the background of the study from previous related studies. Field research data was obtained through focused interviews, observation and self-involvement as a nurse. The study data was transliterated, screened and interpreted according to close reading and content analysis. The concept of Malay medicine based on herbs is fully applied in the analysis in addition to the other three elements of Malay healing, such as massage, cupping and spells where applicable. The study results explain two categories of natural detergents: local leaves and fruits can be divided into two main functions. The primary function is to clean from physical (external) diseases such as shingles, itching, salt hunger and boils. The second function is to clean from spiritual (internal) impurities such as being possessed by influences, jinn or magic. The way these ingredients are used is based on the disease experienced, such as being used by eating, drinking, bathing, and being applied to the sick place. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Royal Town is rich in its own heritage history. Royal Town destinations that apply aesthetic values and long history have offered tourism products to fans of Royal Town values or known as tourist heritage. Tourism in the Royal Town in Malaysia is seen to be under -promoted on social media and electronic media. In fact, the Royal Town are also less prominent from the aspect of definition and heritage value found in the town. The concept of the Royal Town is unique, inherited and highlights the Royal elements are poorly documented and not recorded causing the role of the Royal Town as one of the tourist attractions in Malaysia is also left behind. Therefore, differences in terms of tourist patterns also cannot be identified and highlighted as long as tourists visit selected heritage destinations. This paper aims to examine the comparison of royalscape based on the segments of student, youth and family tourists in terms of the variety of visits to Kuala Kangsar. Convenience sampling technique was used by distributing questionnaires to 500 respondents consisting of student tourists, youth and families using descriptive analysis and One -Way Anova inferential analysis. The results show that there is a comparison in the visits of the tourist segment who visit the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar. The seven royalscape in this study were visited by all tourist segments, Next there were differences in the manner of visits by the three tourist segments. In conclusion, this paper shows a comparison of the variety of visits by tourists based on segments. This study has limited limitations to look at comparisons based on the domestic tourist segment only and does not emphasize the variety of international tourist visits. However, the findings of this study provide space for further study by looking at the variety of international tourists in particular. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A royal town serves to provide broad linkages to the history, geography and culture of a location. The specific characteristics of a royal town establish its identity and its uniqueness. Its principal attraction may lie in its exclusive character where the royal foundations embody elements of culture, history, architecture and esthetics. In this regard, the many royal towns of Malaysia reflect a heritage of traditional Malay sovereignty. Nonetheless, some of these towns are in danger of decline as a result of unbridled development and modernization. Kuala Kangsar is among the royal towns that have much to offer in terms of historical attractions. In spite of this, the assets of this town have yet to be fully availed as tourist attractions since systematic valuation of the resources has not been undertaken. It remains unclear how promotion of the royal town can be carried out. Nevertheless, a study to determine attractions for this royal town has identified seven Royalscapes that can serve to spearhead developments to popularize the royal town of Kuala Kangsar. Using the convenience sampling approach, 500 questionnaires were distributed to prospective visitors. The study results indicated that all the identified Royalscapes were rated fairly highly. The physical aspects of the town were deemed attractive to tourists, with 75.0% expressing a desire to visit. Rated even higher at 80.0% were five destinations deemed representative of the esthetics of the royal town. It can be concluded, therefore, that the Royalscapes serve effectively as drivers of tourism for the royal town of Kuala Kangsar. This study shows how the Kuala Kangsar area has the potential to draw both domestic and foreign tourists in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]