Preserving Malay heritage: basic understanding of the traditional boats making in Terengganu
Norfadilah Kamaruddin1, Hafizah Rosli2.
Traditional ways of making boats are slowly fading because many
things have changed since the modern age began. As technology
improves worldwide, this study attempts to discover how
traditional boats are made in Terengganu. It also suggests a way
to keep future generations aware of how traditional boats are
made. This study employed a depth interview with a shipwright and
field observations at the Terengganu State Museum as part of a
qualitative research method. They discussed the fundamental
procedure used to make all different types of traditional boats from
Terengganu. The findings of this study established a possible
medium for preserving Malay Heritage.
Affiliation:
- Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia
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