Book by cultural icon pays tribute to the traditional Malay dwelling

A BOOK of poems dedicated to traditional Malay houses has recently been launched.

Penned by the cultural icon Tenas Effendy, Rumah: An Ode to the Malay House presents Tenas’ classic tribute to the Malay house alongside a lively English translation by Raimy Ché-Ross, making the work accessible to new audiences.