Record and Library Journal
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2022): June

Mak Yong’s Performing Art: A Collection Analysis of Malaysia Institutional Memory

Mazlina Pati Khan (Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia)
Andika Aziz Hussin (School of Art, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia)
Khairul Azhar Mat Daud (Faculty of Technology Creative & Heritage, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Malaysia)
Nordiana Mohd Nordin (Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2022

Abstract

Background of the study: Documentation is an imperative initiative in safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) to consolidate and nurture appreciation that is intact to culture and heritage within a society. However, many countries in the world still give less attention to documenting heritage systematically. Purpose: This study aims to achieve a greater exposure of Institutional Memory’s in Malaysia play a role in preserving and conserving heritage information on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) through the documentation strategy of Mak Yong’s performing art collection. Method: This study adopted a case study approach by pertaining qualitative research method. Qualitative data were gathered through content analyses towards 521 of Mak Yong’s performing art collection were carried out in three (3) Malaysia Institutional Memory. Findings: The study found that the lack of Mak Yong’s collection in institutional memories is contributed to some elements that require detailed documentation such as characters, spectacle, diction, and sound. Conclusion: safeguarding of ICH through preservation and conservation of Mak Yong’s information collection that still needs to be improved by considering the consolidation of integrated institutional memory’s roles and ongoing implementation of documentation strategy program of heritage information.

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Journal Info

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RLJ

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Subject

Library & Information Science

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Record and Library Journal, with the registered number (E-ISSN: 2442-5168). It is a scientific journal that encompasses library science, records, information, and documentation. Record and Library Journal is a medium for researchers, academicians, professionals, practitioners, and students that are ...