Bangsawan is a theatre form that consists of acting, singing, music, dancing, and has a strong influence from Wayang Parsi from India. It was brought to Penang, Malaysia in the 1870s by the Indian workers who worked in Penang at that time. It experienced a period of fame in the 1890s and began its downfall in the early 1940s. The opening of Istana Budaya in 1999 gave opportunities for bangsawan to be revived in the twenty-first century, especially in dealing with modern stage technologies that were available. Bangsawan Tengku Anum, which is the third bangsawan, was staged in Istana Budaya from 18-22 December 2002, directed by Rosminah Tahir. This article examines the stage design of the bangsawan, mainly focusing on the usage of Latar Tirai. Bangsawan uses seven types of Latar Tirai that are used for each scene in this performance. Latar tirai is a backdrop hand painted on canvas representing the scene location and it is placed on stage as the stage background for each scene in bangsaw.....

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Istana Budaya, the Malaysian National Theatre, took the initiative to preserve and maintain the traditional art form of Mak Yong when it was banned by the Muslim Pan Islamic Party (PAS) in Kelantan, its place of origin. This action ensured that Mak Yong would survive outside of Kelantan. In 2003, Istana Budaya staged its first production that involved contemporary technology, making it unique and modern. On the other hand, Mak Yong is also considered a theatre of imagination that focuses on the relationship between the actors and the spectators. Until 2019, Istana Budaya had produced eight Mak Yong productions with its unique artistic vision in creating performances that connected with the space and engaged with Malaysians. This article examines the visuality of these Mak Yong productions and discusses their crucial role in sustaining this traditional theatre. Keywords: artistic visual, Istana Budaya, Mak Yong, modernity, traditional Malay theatre..

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Kajian ini melihat tentang perubahan peranan pemuzik dalam teater tradisional boria pada awal abad ke-21 di Pulau Pinang. Muzik merupakan salah satu daripada lima elemen yang terdapat dalam persembahan boria. Fungsi muzik digunakan dalam segmen kedua persembahan boria oleh komponen pemuzik. Perkembangan zaman menyebabkan muzik boria yang bercirikan tradisional terpaksa bersaing dengan hiburan popular pada lewat abad ke-20 sehingga peranan pemuzik kian diabaikan oleh sebilangan kumpulan boria. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti faktor-faktor penyingkiran peranan pemuzik dalam persembahan boria pada awal abad ke-21 dan mengemukakan kelebihan disebalik penggantian pemuzik. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang melibatkan temu bual dengan tiga orang tokoh boria dan pemerhatian terhadap persembahan lima kumpulan boria di Pulau Pinang. Hasil kajian ini mendapati faktor utama penyingkiran peranan pemuzik dalam persembahan boria kini adalah disebabkan pembayaran yang t.....

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Kewujudan figura femme fatale telah lama dikenal pasti dalam cabang ilmu seperti karya sastera, mitos dan lukisan sejak kurun ke-19. Namun kemunculannya dalam filem hanya bermula pada sekitar 1940-an iaitu dalam filem-filem klasik noir Hollywood. Watak ini kerap dipaparkan dengan membawa imej penggoda yang mampu melakukan apa saja untuk mencapai keinginannya. Feminis filem bangkit melontarkan kritikan tentang sinema yang bersifat patriarki apabila ianya didominasi oleh lelaki, manakala wanita hanyalah sebagai objek tumpuan “male gaze.” Kekerapan munculnya femme fatale dalam filem-filem Hollywood turut menarik perhatian industri filem Bollywood apabila femme fatale mula menghiasi filem-filem mereka pada lewat tahun 1990-an. Vikram Bhatt merupakan antara pengarah Bollywood yang menjadikan femme fatale dan genre thriller sebagai satu kombinasi dalam filem-filem beliau berpaksikan budaya masyarakat di India. Artikel ini membincangkan isu-isu patriarki dan penentangan feminis terhadap s.....

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This paper presents a preliminary report on an ethnographic study of the elements in Main Zapin (Zapin play-performance), based on extensive fieldwork conducted in Muar, Johor. The research employed a comprehensive ethnographic approach, utilizing a combination of observation, participant-observation, and non-structured interviews to delve into the multifaceted dimensions of Main Zapin performances. By engaging with the local community and performers, this study aimed to unravel the artistic elements and community dynamics that underpin this traditional dance form. The methodology incorporated rigorous observations to capture the nuances of Main Zapin performances. Participant-observation techniques immersed the researcher in the cultural context, fostering a deeper understanding of the art form. Additionally, non-structured interviews were conducted to gather rich qualitative data, enabling the exploration of personal perspectives, experiences, and insights of individuals involved in .....

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Makalah ini merupakan sebuah analisis konseptual bertujuan untuk membincangkan produk pelajar bercirikan khalifah profesional berasaskan konsep ulul albab. Perbincangan berpandukan kepada tiga aspek penting iaitu penjelasan tentang konsep ulul albab, konsep khalifah profesional dan penerpananya dalam program pembentukan pelajar di Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Perak. Perbincangan tentang konsep ulul albab meliputi tiga komponen penting iaitu Quranik, ensiklopedik dan ijtihadik. Penerapan dalam program- program di Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris menerusi Pusat Ulul Albab telah berjaya menghasilkan pelajar-pelajar yang bersifat ulul albab ini. Tujuh orang pelajar hasil tempaan ulul albab UPSI diperincikan bagi membuktikan bahawa pelaksanaan program ulul albab dapat menghasilkan pelajar-pelajar yang bercirikan khalifah profesional. Kata kunci: Pelajar UPSI, khalifah profesional, Ulul Albab, QEI..

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This article critically examines teachers’ and learners’ views on their motivation for teaching and learning the Arabic language in secondary school settings. It discusses the motive and rationale behind Arabic provision within secondary schools and the degree to which this provision meets the expected outcomes in transforming Ulul Albab generation with special focus on learning Arabic for Qur’anic purposes. As a Muslim educator specialized in teaching Arabic, I have seen that most of the Islamic schools have the provision of teaching and learning Arabic with a religious view; also, I have seen inappropriate syllabus use, shortage or complete lack of resources and many other issues which hinder proper teaching and learning of Arabic. The motivation behind this study came from a deep interest in examining views of learners and teachers to find out their motives for learning and teaching this language. As a practitioner in the field, I am hoping that this empirical enquiry will con.....

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Kajian ini dilakukan untuk meneliti modul pembangunan Program Huffaz Profesional Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), dengan memberikan tumpuan khusus kepada modul pembangunan al-Quran. Secara umumnya, pengajian tahfiz dikenali dengan pengajaran secara tradisional di mana pembelajarannya berlaku secara talaqqi dan musyafahah di antara guru dan pelajar. Penekanan pengajian tahfiz banyak ditumpukan pada tahsin bacaan, hafazan dan muraja’ah. Namun di UNITEN, pengajaran dan pembelajaran tahfiz bukan hanya ditekankan pada tiga elemen sahaja, malah ia turut memberi tumpuan kepada elemen lain berkaitan alQuran yang dibina secara sistematik dalam konstruk pembangunan al-Quran. Reka bentuk kajian ini ialah kajian kualitatif yang menggunakan kaedah penelitian dokumen yang berkaitan dengan pengurusan dan pelaksanaan program tahfiz di UNITEN. Penelitian terhadap modul ini diharapkan dapat membantu ke arah penambahbaikan pelaksanaan program di samping berkongsi pengalaman UNITEN dalam membina gen.....

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This study aims to analyze the implementation of Islamic Religious Education learning in shaping students' religious character and the implications of Islamic Religious Education learning in shaping students' religious character. This study uses a type of qualitative research with a case study approach. Data collection is in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques were carried out through four stages, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. The results of this study indicate that: 1) Implementation of Islamic Religious Education learning in shaping the religious character of students at SMP Negeri 1 Dlanggu in the form of a) Islamic Religious Education Learning Planning which contains lesson plans, Prota, Promissory Notes, and Syllabus. b) Implementation of Islamic Religious Education learning in shaping the religious character of students through two stages, namely Intracurricular and Extracurricular. c.....

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Kajian ini bertujuan membangunkan modul algebra berasaskan strategi penjanaan masalah (MA-SPM) menggunakan model ADDIE bagi dua tajuk algebra Tingkatan Dua. Seterusnya, kajian ini mengenal pasti kesan modul MA-SPM terhadap kemahiran penyelesaian masalah algebra dan kefahaman algebra murid. Reka bentuk kaedah gabungan ‘embedded design mixed method’ yang terdiri daripada kajian kuasi eksperimen dan kajian kes digunakan. Teknik pensampelan yang digunakan adalah pensampelan rawak mudah dan pensampelan bertujuan. Kajian kuasi eksperimen melibatkan 31 orang murid kumpulan rawatan dan 30 orang murid kumpulan kawalan. Manakala dua orang murid dipilih sebagai responden untuk kajian kes. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan kumpulan rawatan meningkat lebih tinggi dalam semua aspek kemahiran penyelesaian masalah berbanding kumpulan kawalan. Seterusnya, kajian kes melalui temu bual klinikal mendapati murid menunjukkan tingkah laku menyelesaikan masalah yang lebih baik pada tahap kefahaman �.....

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