Zuliskandar Bin Ramli

• PhD
• Senior Researcher at National University of Malaysia

Megaliths are remnants of the cultural heritage of the local community in Malaysia that are no longer practiced in the lives of today's society. Nonetheless, They are important monuments in archaeological and historical studies, providing important insights into the life and beliefs of ancient societies. The use of traditional data storage methods,...

Archeotourism is a new branch of the tourism industry in Malaysia that is rarely promoted to the local community. This sector is more focused on tourism based on archaeological heritage sites which can generate significant income for the state. These archaeotourism-based heritage sites are found throughout the country but do not receive as encourag...

The adoption of pultruded glass fibre-reinforced polymer (pGFRP) composites as a substitute for traditional wooden cross-arms in high transmission towers represents a relatively novel approach. These materials were selected for their high strength-to-weight ratio and lightweight properties. Despite various studies focusing on structures improvement...

The Western Civilization has contributed so much effort to academic realm. However, the focus of contribution is mainly to the general process of knowledge construction without looking particularly into important aspects of it. This article examines the use of Latin Language in three disciplines, science, social science and humanities. This study a...

Woodcarving is considered as one of the highest forms of art in Malay culture. It is an essential aspect of traditional vernacular buildings in the archipelago region as it carries intrinsic meaning while symbolizing status. Despite this, the artistic influence apparent in Malay woodcarving is not fully understood in a holistic manner, in which the...

Objective: The purpose of this study is to assess the outcomes of developing a megalithic culture web application in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, as an information visualization platform for digital heritage documentation of megalithic culture. The application's reliability is evaluated by a pilot study, with an emphasis on the elements of efficiency...

Hybrid kenaf/glass fiber reinforced polymer composites have emerged as promising structural materials, garnering significant attention due to their unique blend of natural kenaf fibers and synthetic glass fibers. However, despite their potential, there remains a gap in the comprehensive understanding of their quasi-static mechanical behavior, creep...

Pendigitalan maklumat kebudayaan megalitik adalah penting selaras perkembangan teknologi demi mencegah kehilangan maklumat dan kerosakan dokumen. Dengan impak pembangunan pesat yang berlaku pada masa kini dilihat bakal mengorbankan beberapa kawasan dan penempatan megalit yang sedia ada. Tambahan pula dengan kurangnya pendedahan masyarakat terhadap...

The lack of information disclosure and weaknesses in delivering information related to megalithic treasures in Malaysia, especially in Negeri Sembilan, limit the sharing of information about this tradition and culture with the general public. It also means that this megalithic heritage is, to some extent, increasingly forgotten by the current gener...

Tembikar tanah merupakan antara artifak yang biasa dijumpai sewaktu kerja ekskavasi arkeologi sama ada prasejarah atau protosejarah. Tembikar tanah merupakan antara peralatan yang digunakan oleh masyarakat prasejarah sebagai alatan kegunaan dalam kehidupan seharian. Tembikar tanah yang dijumpai di tapak arkeologi perlu diketahui sama ada ia dibuat...

Gua Kelew is one of the newly discovered caves by archaeological researchers in Malaysia. This cave has the potential to become one of Malaysia’s prehistoric sites from the findings from site surveys and archaeological excavations. Among the artifacts that were found are stone tools, earthenware, ceramics, snail shells, cave paintings and animal bo...

Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have been selected as an alternative to conventional wooden timber cross arms. The advantages of FRP composites include a high strength-to-weight ratio, lightweight, ease of production, as well as optimal mechanical performance. Since a non-conductive cross arm structure is exposed to constant loading for a...

Pottery is one of the most unearthed artifacts during the excavation work in Kampung Baru Archaeological Site. As one of the most used tools in daily lives, pottery has developed parallel with the development of human knowledge and technologies. Earthenware pottery found at archaeological sites should be known whether it was made by the local commu...

The Bantaeng megalithic site houses megalithic cultural relics, such as terraces (teras berundak), dakon, lumpang batu, menhir, dolmen, stone altars, circular stone (batu temu gelang), tombs, and fences, including fragments of pottery and foreign ceramics on the surface of the site. In addition, residents on the site also preserves and performs tra...

There has been much effort to provide eco-friendly and biodegradable materials for the next generation of composite products owing to global environmental concerns and increased awareness of renewable green resources. This review article uniquely highlights the use of green composites from natural fiber, particularly with regard to the development...

In the Islamic history of the Malay Archipelago, the Persian’s contribution in terms of the artistic repertoire influence towards the shaping of the Malay’s Islamic art has rarely been discussed by scholars. This is troubling as much of the Persian land (Iran & Iraq) from the 10th until early 13th century was inhabited by the Turkic people from Cen...

Physical objects in the forms of pillar and tombstone of Muslims migrants who came to Southeast Asia are of tremendous significance as they are the earliest seeing evidence which indicates Muslim presence in the region. However, the artistic dimensions of these objects are less studied compared to the inscription and material. Therefore, this study...

Earthenware pottery is one of the common artefacts found during archaeological excavation works. Earthenware pottery is one of the tools used by prehistoric society as a tool for use in daily life. Earthenware pottery found at archaeological sites should be determined whether it was made by the local community or brought in from outside. Therefore,...

A particular ceramic product offered by the designers and manufacturers is measured based on its appearance and performance from aesthetic value, design and craftsmanship quality. Products in our daily life play an essential role in bringing us happiness, comfort, convenience and satisfaction to the consumers and buyers. In a Malay community in Mal...

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the value derived by the local community from cultural heritage and natural heritage in Jugra, Kuala Langat, as it has the potential to be a recognized heritage tourism site. The quantitative approach was used by conducting a survey study. A total of 392 respondents among the local community were selected th...

Candi Kampung Baru is situated in the Kampung Baru Archaeological Site, and it is one of the temple sites that used bricks as the main construction material. Based on the Global Positioning System, Candi Kampung Baru is located at N 05.58215°, E 100. 38004°. Apart from bricks, granite stones were also used as the pillar base of the construction’s s...

The aim of this study was to determine whether pottery shards from Kuh-i Khawja were locally made or imported. Kuh-I Khawja is one of the most ancient settlements in Iran’s Sistan during the Sassanid period. The study shows that the antiquity of the site goes back to the 3rd to 8th centuries CE and the earthenware found in Kuh-I Khawja can be categ...

Tengkolok merupakan salah satu daripada persalinan lengkap lelaki Melayu zaman dahulu. Tujuan tengkolok dipakai adalah untuk memperkemaskan rambut dan melindungi kepala. Maka dengan itu, tujuan kertas kerja ini ditulis adalah untuk mendokumentasikan mengenai keindahan tengkolok Kesultanan Perak Darul Ridzuan. Persoalannya apakah aspek keindahan yan...

Tengkolok merupakan salah satu hiasan kepala lelaki Melayu yang indah dan unik rekaannya. Tengkolok menjadi lambang identiti lelaki Melayu sejak zaman dahulu lagi. Tengkolok terhasil daripada sehelai kain berbentuk segitiga dengan pelbagai teknik dan reka bentuknya. Setiap negeri di tanah Melayu memiliki reka bentuk tengkolok yang berbeza walaupun...

Tengkolok merupakan salah satu hiasan kepala lelaki Melayu yang indah dan unik rekaannya. Tengkolok menjadi lambang identiti lelaki Melayu sejak zaman dahulu lagi. Tengkolok terhasil daripada sehelai kain berbentuk segitiga dengan pelbagai teknik dan reka bentuknya. Setiap negeri di tanah Melayu memiliki reka bentuk tengkolok yang berbeza walaupun...

Kertas kerja ini bertujuan untuk melihat kepada perkembangan kronologi sejarah, ekonomi dan hubungan antarabangsa yang berlaku dalam kerajaan Melayu Kedah Tua dari kurun ke-2 hingga ke-14 Masihi. Pendekatan yang diambil untuk berhujah adalah dengan menggunakan sumber bertulis asing sama ada dari Arab-Parsi, China dan India serta data-data arkeologi...

All nations have their own historical heritage and artifacts as proof of their glory and achievements. The cultural heritage of the coastal community in the Malay World is one of its highest achievements. The development of boat-making technology and navigation by the stars have been recognized by many local and foreign scholars as contributing to...

The present paper intends to analyse ancient local society, as a result of migration and cultural communication between various ethnic groups throughout the eastern part of the Iranian Plateau. Based on the results of excavations in the cemetery of Shahr-i Sokhta, offerings, tools and skeletons were examined. The alignment and positioning of the bu...

Research on the beginning of the growth of Toraja culture needs to track when this unique culture began to develop. The Toraja cultural remains are generally made of stone such as menhirs and stone, and wood graves such as erong grave containers and various daily living equipment. Erong cemetery made of wood is noted as a cultural heritage that is...

Antara kaedah efektif dalam melestarikan bangunan bersejarah ialah menerusi pendekatan penyesuaigunaan semula bangunan. Perubahan fungsi bangunan juga dapat memanjangkan jangka hayat bangunan berkenaan selain melindunginya daripada ancaman kepupusan. Oleh itu, artikel ini bertujuan membincangkan nilai-nilai intrinsik yang berpotensi wujud dalam kal...

Decorative roof finials, also known as Mahkota Atap Masjid, are a unique identity and hallmark of Islam in Malacca. Today, there are more than 160 mosques throughout the state of Malacca, however, only 38 of them have a decorative roof finial. Therefore, the objectives of this research are: to map the location of these mosques and document their de...

The environment in the Sumatran Senepis Tiger Conservation Area is becoming increasingly affected and experiencing severe deterioration due to land use policies by the government and local companies and communities around the conservation area. The purpose of the study is to describe and explain the actors involved and the power relations that occu...

The development of Megalithic culture in Malaysia is said to have begun since the time of Metal. The megalithic found in Pengkalan Kempas History Complex is categorized as unique as it is engraved and carved in various forms such as the shape of the sword, the blade, the steering wheel and also the stone carved with the Arabic word "Allah" in jawi...

The early research of the prehistoric site at Jaya Cave was conducted by Peacock and Lamb in 1963 and followed by Adi Taha in 1993. The early research found thousands of pottery fragments and it led to the interpretation that the Jaya Cave was once inhabited by prehistoric society. In 2017, research and excavation at Jaya Cave was continued by the...

Sungai Mas in Kota Kuala Muda was an ancient entrepot and the center of governance to the Old Kedah government during the proto-historic era. The importance of Sungai Mas started after the discovery of various types of artefact like building materials, trade ceramic, beads, earthenware, ceramics and religious sculptures that were unearthed during c...

Lubang Kelawar Batu Cave is a site located in Hulu Kelantan, which was once a stopover for the prehistoric society. The importance of Lubang Kelawar Batu Tambah Cave was recognized after the discovery of cave paintings on the walls, the discovery of lithic tools, and ecofact at the surface of the soil based on the results from earlier surveys. This...

A good ceramic tableware product is derived from a combination of design features that would accentuate its aesthetic beauty and usefulness. Product design features which are visually presentable to a potential buyer and user have become one of the main factors in a product purchasing decision. In light of the current problem of lack of demand for...

Tengkolok merupakan salah satu hiasan kepala lelaki Melayu yang indah dan unik rekaannya. Tengkolok menjadi lambang identiti lelaki Melayu sejak zaman dahulu lagi. Tengkolok terhasil daripada sehelai kain berbentuk segitiga dengan pelbagai teknik dan reka bentuknya. Setiap negeri di tanah Melayu memiliki reka bentuk tengkolok yang berbeza walaupun...

The culture in the East Coast are rich in visual arts and performing arts inherited over time immemorial. The art is also found to have similarities in three different states, despite their geographical gap. The similarities are shared in dialects, languages, presentations, builds, and past legacy artefacts. The Malay craftsmanship is also dominate...

The study on decorative arts in Malay culture has been widely discussed by domestic and foreign researchers. However, dedicated discussions on decorative arts on traditional Malay boats are still lacking. This article will discuss the discovery of ancient symbols, which was once used in Malay traditional boat arts, especially in the East Coast, Pen...

XRD and XRF analysis on the ancient bricks were conducted to identify whether the raw materials to produce the bricks originate from the site. Candi Kampung Baru is recorded as one of the temple that used bricks as the main construction material. This site is suggested to be built between the 8th to 10th centuries AD based on the size of the bricks...

XRD and XRF analysis on the ancient bricks were conducted to identify whether the raw materials to produce the bricks originate from the site. Candi Kampung Baru is recorded as one of the temple that used bricks as the main construction material. This site is suggested to be built between the 8th to 10th centuries AD based on the size of the bricks...

The culture in the East Coast are rich in visual arts and performing arts inherited over time immemorial. The art is also found to have similarities in three different states, despite their geographical gap. The similarities are shared in dialects, languages, presentations, builds, and past legacy artefacts. The Malay craftsmanship is also dominate...

The study on decorative arts in Malay culture has been widely discussed by domestic and foreign researchers. However, dedicated discussions on decorative arts on traditional Malay boats are still lacking. This article will discuss the discovery of ancient symbols, which was once used in Malay traditional boat arts, especially in the East Coast, Pen...

The site of Candi Kampung Baru was discovered in 2015, making it one of the most recent archaeological discoveries in the Bujang Valley. 2 phases of excavation had been carried out by archaeologists from the Institute of Malay World and Civilization (ATMA), in which a single unroofed, rectangular brick structure had been unearthed. Based on the ana...

Design is a term used in the various fields of arts and product invention. Design refers to a combination of a noun namely art of design and pattern and a verb namely planning or drawing produced in showing the appearance and function or working of a product before it is made. Product design would often emphasize on aspects of design elements that...

This article discusses the potential of heritage tourism development in the old town of Jugra, Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia, from several aspects such as archaeology, ecology and nature. The SWOT analysis is created to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to investigate the potential of the study area to be a heritage tour...

This research is to reveal the East Coast Malay Peninsula’s Quran binding design and decoration. There are many varieties of materials, colours, techniques and designs used in the Malay Archipelago to decorate bookbinding, including the Quran. One of the famous Malay illuminated Qurans is known as the East Coast Quran style, which is designated to...

The traditional Malay boat is one of the Malay art objects that have now been gradually forgotten by the Malay community in the East Coast. Preservation of traditional boats is important to keep this cultural heritage from being vanished and constantly forgotten. The preservation of Buatan Barat boats made by the Malay community in Southern Thailan...

In this research, an early study was done to provide a new concept in Islamic archeological significance. Islamic archeology includes specific definitions and concepts that differentiate it from common archeology. If seen in this current time, all parties talk or make a special concept in respect of science that according to Islamic references. Thu...

Nowadays, many tourists want to see the history of the nation and their culture in it. Archaeology, history, and culture are seen as capable of contributing to national development especially when you associate with the heritage tourism. The three things are linked because the three have a strong bond. In my opinion, archaeology, history, and cultu...

Archaeological research has uncovered a wealth of data and significant information which particularly helped the country to have its early history accurately known. This study investigated the prehistoric and proto-historic period in Kedah based on previous research. The results of the study inspired various ideas about date and chronology, technol...

This book presents selected academic papers addressing five key research areas – archaeology, history, language, culture and arts – related to the Malay Civilisation. It outlines new findings, interpretations, policies, methodologies and theories that were presented at the International Seminar on Archaeology, History, and Language in the Malay Civ...

This article focuses on the prospects of archaeotourism in Lembah Bujang (Kedah) to examine the pattern or trend of visitors who visit. This is because Lembah Bujang has the prospect to develop as one of the potential domestic tourism locations especially from the aspect of archaeotourism in this country. Nevertheless, to what extent has Lembah Buj...

There is a question how far the 'War on Terrorism' can be classified as armed conflict. Based on the literature review this article discusses International Humanitarian Law and its statutes on transnational armed groups based on the concept of Self-Determination. As a result, any member of the public who are detained for security reasons must be gi...

Daerah Hulu Langat merupakan salah sebuah daerah di negeri Selangor yang bersempadan langsung dengan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. Daerah Hulu Langat merupakan kawasan pinggir bandar yang menerima rebakan bandar akibat perkembangan pesat metropolitan Kuala Lumpur. Rebakan bandar yang berlaku telah menggalakkan perkembangan sektor hartanah di da...

Sistan plain, located in the north of Sistan and Baluchestan province, is one of the most significant cultural area in eastern Iran. This region is located between south Asia (Indus valley) and Western Asia (Mesopota-mia) and also has been a connector between cultures of Central Asia and South of Persian Gulf area. Sistan was the main area to conne...

This article discusses the growth of archaeotourism in Malaysia. Archaeotourism is part of heritage tourism which is one of the growing tourism sectors in Malaysia. In terms of its significance, this sector is increasingly rapidly and, in fact, has recently been contributing towards the national income. Unlike in Western countries and in Japan, Kor...

Boat building tradition is one of the skills mastered by Malay craftsmen. Decoration on the Perahu Buatan Barat, the Malay traditional boat is one of the uniqueness of the production of traditional boats in East Coast of Malaysia. The tradition of Malay boat building, each plank was given specific names based on the line of planks. There is one lin...

Understanding terrorism based on radicalism idea is very vital in order to avoid instability in the social environment for achieving environmental peace and justice. Environmental peace and justice is one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Based on the Goal 16 of the SDGs, stipulated that promote peaceful and inclusive societies for susta...

Jugra is the royal heritage town which resides numerous cultural and natural heritage assets. All these treasures can be turned into premier assets. Preservation of the heritage assets is beneficial to future generations and local community in terms of social, economics and politics. The local community remains as one of the stakeholders who play a...

Understanding aggressive behaviour is essential to avoid damages for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the precautionary principle. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) known as “Transforming Our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” which is parallel to the concept of sustainability. Under this concept of...

Sungai Mas, Kuala Selinsing or Pulau Kalumpang and Santubong are the name of the ports that existed since the early of the AD centuries where they played part as the port of accumulator and supplier and afterward, flourished to be a renowned entrepot port in the 5th or 6th A.D., especially Sungai Mas and Santubong. Sungai Mas and Santubong, for ins...

This study is about the garden design applied as cover decoration in Islamic bookbinding. The design has been one of the most favoured in the west since before the 18th century. There are two types of garden design in Islamic bookbinding; classical and secular. The garden design is inspired by Islamic teachings on Paradise. There are seven types of...

Dalam kajian ini, suatu penelitian awal dibuat untuk memberikan konsep baharu dalam memberikan makna arkeologi Islam. Arkeologi Islam perlulah diberikan definisi dan konsep khusus untuk membezakannya dengan arkeologi biasa. Jika dilihat pada zaman semasa ini, semua pihak bercakap atau membuat suatu konsep khusus berkenaan suatu ilmu yang mengikut a...

Artikel ini membincangkan mengenai potensi pembangunan di Bandar Lama Jugra, Selangor, Semenanjung Malaysia dari aspek pelancongan berasaskan warisan sejarah, arkeologi, ekologi dan alam semulajadi. Kaedah analisis SWOT (strength, weaknesses, opportunity, threats)digunakanbagi mengenalpasti kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang dan ancaman atau cabaran untu...

Penyelidikan arkeologi telah menemukan pelbagai data dan maklumat penting terutama dalam membantu sejarah negara dalam mendapatkan data yang lebih tepat. Sejarah negara ditandai dengan 3 episod pensejarahan iaitu pra sejarah, proto sejarah dan zaman sejarah. Ketiga-tiga zaman tersebut telah melalui suatu tempoh masa yang panjang dan mempunyai ciri-...

Pengebumian keranda kayu balak merupakan salah satu wadah dalam mengekspresi cara fikir, sistem nilai, falsafah dan juga seni budaya dalam masyarakat tempatan di Sabah. Sebab itulah kita dapat lihat banyak keranda yang mempunyai polahias ukiran sama ada dalam bentuk figura mahupun ukiran gambar. Antara motif yang seringkali digunakan ialah motif fl...

Batu Aceh atau nisan Aceh merupakan salah satu tinggalan sejarah yang ada di Malaysia. Batu Aceh merupakan tradisi yang berasal dari bahagian utara Sumatera mulai abad ke-13 Masihi lagi. Di Malaysia, batu Aceh tertua dijumpai di Sayong Pinang, Johor bertarikh 856H (1452-1453 M). Tradisi kesenian batu Aceh telah tersebar seluruh alam Melayu termasuk...

Kertas kerja ini membincangkan senario arkeopelancongan di Lembah Bujang dari segi isu, dilema dan cabaran semasa yang di hadapi. Persoalan ini timbul apabila kebanyakan tapak-tapak arkeologi yang berada di sekitar Lembah Bujang tidak dapat dibangunkan sebagai kawasan arkeopelancongan negara sekaligus menjadikan Lembah Bujang sebagai kawasan hanya...

Arkeopelancongan (archeo-tourism) adalah hasil kombinasi dari dua perkataan iaitu arkeologi dan pelancongan. Walau bagaimanapun, arkeopelancongan secara tidak langsung juga mempunyai I ln,rUt ngan dengan pelancongan warisan. Swarbrooke (1994) pula mendefinisikan pelancongan warisan sebagai 'pelancongan berasaskan warisan, di mana warisan itu sendir...

This research is to reveal the East Coast Malay Peninsula's Quran binding design and decoration. There are many varieties of materials, colours, techniques and designs used in the Malay Archipelago to decorate bookbinding, including the Quran. One of the famous Malay illuminated Qurans is known as the East Coast Quran style, which is designated to...

The tengkolok is a unique head covering worn by Malay men and it is still in use today. However, its use is limited to certain cultural events and ceremonies. The purpose of this study is to document, in detail, the experts of Malay tengkolok heritage, especially those who hail from the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan. This paper addresses questions l...

A paradigm change in the electoral system in Indonesia is needed. Such changes can be seen from the elections to the representative system into a system of direct elections. Representation electoral system when it states hold elections only once, namely chooses the House of Representatives and the Regional Representatives Council. But with a system...

The objective of this research is to study the impact of the monetary crisis and gambling prohibition policy on the number of tourist arrivals by using a multi input intervention model. The focus is on the development of a model that could be used to explain the magnitude and periodic impacts of the monetary crisis since July 1997, terrorist attack...

Tujuan kajian ini dilakukan adalah untuk menentukan sama ada bata kuno yang terdapat di candi Asem menggunakan bahan binaan daripada sumber tempatan atau tidak. Candi Asem terletak dalam kawasan pertanian dan setelah dijalankan penggalian, terdapat runtuhan permukaan bangunan dan beberapa bahagian kaki candi. Bahan binaan utama yang digunakan dalam...

Negeri Kedah memang sudah terkenal dengan kronologi sejarahnya yang panjang di mana ianya boleh dibahagikan kepada zaman prasejarah, zaman protosejarah dan sejarah. Artikel ini lebih menekankan jumpaan tapak–tapak baru yang berpotensi untuk diekskavasi di Banjaran Baling di mana terdapatnya kesan-kesan masyarakat prasejarah yang menetap di situ. Pe...