DNM 225Visual Research Methodology

Truly Malaysian Project

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Which part of Malaysia you are coming from?

Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus الخصوص دار سمبيلن نڬري- name is derive from the nine (Sembilan) villagesYDPB

citizen

rules

SEAL

South of Kuala Lumpur, borders Selangor on the north, Malacca and Johor to the South

Darul Khusus (Special Abode)

Minangkabao (menang kerbao) (winning buffalo) - settled by the Minangkabau, a people orignally from West Sumatra (Indonesi

a)- features are still visible today (traditional architecture & dialect of Malay spok

en)

Yang di-Pertuan Besar (YDPB)- instead of Sultan- selected by the council of Undangs who lead the four biggest districts of Sungai Ujong, Jelebu, Johol and Rembau.

Examples:1. How are you? Ba'a kaba?

2. Thank you. Tarimo Kasih.Rumah Gadang

buffalo horns

shuttered windows

Seremban (Fu Yong)- named after a nearby river of the same name- capital of the Malaysain state of Negeri Sembilan- on 9 September 2009, was to be declared as a city

Town I would share.

Food I would share.

Representative food of Seremban.

Seremban Siew Pau.

- special dilicacy called 'Siew Pau'- a type of baked bun

Food I would share.

Representative food of Seremban.

Seremban Crabs.

- popular destination due to spaciousness and fast food preparation- located along Jalan Lobak

Food I would share.

Representative food of Seremban.

Seremban Beef Noodles.

- stalls which had survived more than a generation- peppery sticky sauce with peanut

s, salted vegetables, spring onions and sesame

seeds

Tourist site I would share.

Representative destination of Seremban.

Seremban Ostrich Farm.

- Jelita Ostrich Show Farm- family recreational centre- not only focuses on breeding activities in particular, but also capitalises on all speciality of the bird species.

Tourist site I would share.

Representative destination of Seremban.

Seremban Lake Garden.

- most popular recreational and leisure centre

- one of the oldest natural lake gardens in Malaysia

- near KTM (komuter) , shopping malls and hotels.

Stereotypical Icons

Wau

1 Malaysia- ongoing programme designed by Malaysia Priime Minister, Najib Tun Razak. - '1' which incorperates the national Jalur Gemilang- Latest slogan 'Didahulukan Rakyat'

Wau Bulan- from Kelantan- Major airline operating flights from KL to Asean

Petronas Twin Towersthe headquarters of the national oil company Petronas and are one of the highest tallest thin towers in the world

Menara Kuala Lumpurofficial groundbreaking for the Kuala Lumpur Tower was overseen by the 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato Seri Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad

Visual Counterpoint 01

Road of Malaysia

- construction area - surface of the road - situation of the road

Visual Counterpoint 02

Bus & bus station of Malaysia

- terminal- always not at time- situation of the bus

Visual Counterpoint 03

Cafe & restaurant of Malaysia

- hand signal- let me take a selfie- food snap (foodfie)

Culture Scene 01

Festival of Malaysia

- Hari Raya Puasa- Deepavali- Chinese New Year

-Ketupat-Oil lamp-Firework-Gold ignots

Culture Scene 02

-penang laksa-asam laksa-belaccan-sambal-king of fruits-queen of fruits-national dish of Malaysia

Cuisine of Malaysia

- Spicy- Durian- Mangosteen - Nasi Lemak

Culture Scene 03

-history past records-nature of Malaysia-motorsport race

Tourism site of Malaysia

- Year of Festivals of Malaysia- A Famosa- Mount Kinabalu- Sepang International Circuit

QWERTY Layout

Hibiscus- Chinese hibiscus- Hawaiian hibiscus

Kris- culture of Malaysia- existing as a sword- famous for its distinctive wavy blade- produce in many regions for centuries- commonly associated with Javanose culture

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