baju Melayu

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Baju Melayu is a traditional Malay men's outfit consisting of a long-sleeved shirt and matching trousers, typically worn with a sampin and songkok for formal and cultural occasions.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf baju Melayu style
baju Melayu style
men's garment
national costume
traditional Malay clothing
alsoWornIn Brunei
Indonesia
Singapore
southern Thailand
associatedWith Johor
colorVariety bright colors
pastel colors
solid colors
countryOfOrigin Malaysia
culture Malay culture
genderAssociation male
hasComponent loose-cut trousers
pockets on shirt
hasFeature buttoned placket
collarless neckline
standing collar
hasHistoricalRootsIn traditional Malay court attire
hasPart long-sleeved shirt
matching trousers
hasVariant baju Melayu cekak musang
baju Melayu teluk belanga
pairedWith capal
kain samping
songkok
recognizedAs part of Malaysia's national dress
symbolizes Malay identity
cultural heritage
modesty
timePeriodOfUse modern era
typicallyMadeFrom cotton
polyester blends
silk
typicallyWornWith sampin
songkok
usedFor cultural occasions
formal occasions
wornBy Malay government officials on formal occasions
Malay men
wornDuring Friday prayers
Hari Raya Aidilfitri
Hari Raya Haji
Malay weddings
official ceremonies

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Malay peoples
traditionalClothing

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