Malay houses (Malay: Rumah Melayu;Jawi: رومه ملايو) are traditional dwellings, originating before the arrival of foreign or modern influences, and constructed by the indigenous ethnic Malay of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo.
Traditional architectural forms, such as tropically-suited roofs and harmonious proportions with decorative elements are considered by traditionalists to still have relevance. However traditional buildings require significant maintenance compared to modern construction; how to preserve wooden materials from the decaying effect of tropical weather as well as termite problems.
These traditional skills are gradually being lost as Malaysia continues its process of industrialization, while in Indonesia traditional houses have still survived in rural areas. The effort to preserve indigenous architectural styles of Indonesian archipelago has been conducted through documentation and create replicas in provinces pavilions in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jakarta
These traditional skills are gradually being lost as Malaysia continues its process of industrialization, while in Indonesia traditional houses have still survived in rural areas. The effort to preserve indigenous architectural styles of Indonesian archipelago has been conducted through documentation and create replicas in provinces pavilions in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jakarta
A Malay traditional house in Kedah, adorned with distinctive carved panels of the northern Malay peninsula.
Rumah Lancang or Rumah Lontiokwith a curved roof and boat-like structure. A Riau Malay traditional house, this is the Riau Pavilion Taman Mini Indonesia theme park.
Rumah Lipat Kajang style, a Sumatran Riau Malay traditional house with tiled stairs at Taman Mini Indonesia theme park.
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