The Cultural Review

Clan Jetties

1 article

Traditional wooden houses on stilts of Malaysia's clan jetties at dusk, with a lone figure walking on a wooden walkway.
Culture

Preserving cultural roots means selling out, but genuine efforts can win.

Despite being awarded Unesco world heritage status in 2008, residents of Malaysia's clan jetties report increased commercialization and a loss of privacy, making it difficult to live there.

Eleanor Voss·September 18, 2026