What makes Malaysian stories ‘Malaysian’?


It is believed that this is a footprint of Admiral Zheng He, housed at the Sam Poh Tong Footprint Temple in Batu Maung, Penang. — KT GOH/The Star

FROM the rule of the Srivijaya Empire to Melaka’s rise as a bustling entrepôt, and through the occupations that followed the industrialisation of war – long before the formation of the federation – Malaysia’s folklore has been shaped by centuries of cultural exchange.

The stories passed down for generations are an amalgamation of influences from around the world, reflecting the country’s rich multicultural heritage.

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