When people mention the word “Minangkabau” in a historical context, it refers to a classical Malay kingdom centered in Pagaruyung. With territories stretching from the western coast of the Indian
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Langkasuka Kingdom: The Ancient Malay Empire You’ve never heard ofLangkasuka Kingdom: The Ancient Malay Empire You’ve never heard of
Langkasuka’s Introduction Langkasuka, earliest known kingdoms in Southeast Asia and believed to have existed between the 2nd and 15h centuries CE. This kingdom located in the Northern part of the
Kuala Lumpur History: Transformation of Mining Town to Modern MetropolisKuala Lumpur History: Transformation of Mining Town to Modern Metropolis
Kuala Lumpur, now a thriving global metropolis and also the capital city of Malaysia. Many considered Kuala Lumpur as a young city due to its relatively recent establishment in mid-19th
British Malaya: Impacts of British Colonies on Modern MalaysiaBritish Malaya: Impacts of British Colonies on Modern Malaysia
British Malaya famously described as a set of states located on the Malay Peninsula that came to British control from 1826 to 1957. The British colony of Malaya spanned for
Adnan Saidi: The Last Defender of MalayaAdnan Saidi: The Last Defender of Malaya
Adnan Saidi: The Story of a humble beginning Lieutenant Adnan Saidi or Leftenan Adnan Saidi was born in Kajang, Selangor in 1915 under the full name of Adnan Bin Saidi.
Top 5 List of Historical Cities in Southeast AsiaTop 5 List of Historical Cities in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia possesses an abundance of history from the colonial era, which plays a vital role in contributing to the region’s growth, particularly in urban development. In addition, This development