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- The traditional Malay dressing is quite conservative as per the laws of Islam. The Malay formal dress for men is the Baju Melayu, a loose, long-sleeved shirt which is worn over a pair of trousers.
- Women, on the other hand, wear Baju Kurung, a loose tunic worn over a long skirt, which is usually made of batik, silk or sungkit material. A shawl known as Selendang is used to cover the head.
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- Traditionally Malay houses in the villages (kampung) are constructed of wood( timber) and palm-leaves (attap). It is built on a platform that is raised on stilts. This is done not only to protect the household from floods and the incursion of any wild animals or reptiles but also to keep the house cool during the hot tropical days.
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- Nasi lemak is generally acknowledged to be Malaysia’s national dish, and is simply rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves. It can be and often is eaten for both breakfast and dinner, due to its adaptability.
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