The impact of preserving the cultural elements of traditional Malay houses in Malaysia: a case study on the traditional village in Perak / Husna Kamil and Ahmad Zamil Zakaria

This study presents the traditional Malay house that gradually disappeared from Malaysia's indigenous cultural landscape. The study considered an intention to preserve the precious Malay heritage, specifically on the unique construction methods for the next generation source. This study aims to identify the cultural element used at traditional houses, specifically in Perak. The research highlights qualitative methods that lead to site observations and interviews. The study was conducted on 36 traditional houses in Perak. Nevertheless, the poor physical condition of the house has made it a less asset. In addition, it has the potential to attract tourism based on the traditional elements found in every Malay house. Finally, the study could benefit from a more detailed analysis of the challenges and obstacles that have prevented preserving traditional Malay houses in Perak thus far. It could help to identify potential solutions and strategies for overcoming these challenges in the future.