The Cultural Review

Malaysia

2 articles

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
Diverse group of Malaysians of all ages reading intently in a sunlit, modern library, symbolizing a renewed focus on literacy.
Culture

Malaysia Launches Initiative to Rebuild Reading Culture for Literacy

The average Malaysian reads less than two books a year, a stark contrast to the government's ambitious target of ten by 2030, revealing a deep-seated challenge in cultivating a national reading cultur

Matteo Ricci·August 21, 2026