History
Who wrote the national anthem?
Zubir Said
What is a martial art form traditionally practiced by Malays?
Silat
What is the traditional headgear worn by men during special occasions?
Songkok
What percentage of the Singapore resident population is Malay?
13.5%
Name 3 main ingredients that goes into cooking Nasi Lemak
Rice, Coconut Milk, Chilli + any other valid answers
What is the name of the Lieutenant who led the Malay Regiment against the Japanese?
Lieutenant Adnan
Name the type of poetry that has a free form
Sajak
What is the Malay term for wedding favours, usually given when the guests are leaving?
Berkat/ Berkat Kahwin/ Berkat Pengantin
What are the 2 malay radios in Singapore?
Ria, 89.7 and Warna, 94.2
What is the origin of satay?
Who is the first Malay minister of the Singapore government?
Ahmad Ibrahim
Name 3 malay dance forms in Singapore
Zapin, Joget, Asli, Inang, Masri (any 3)
What is the purpose of bunga rampai in weddings?
Serves as a form of fragrance to increase the aroma
Halimah Yacob was the __ president of Singapore (number)
8th
What is the name of the kuih that is triangular in shape and is usually eaten with coconut shavings and gula melaka?
Kuih Lopes
Who was the last Sultan of Singapore?
Sultan Hussein Shah
Name one P Ramlee film
any films (open ended)
How is a marriage traditionally initiated by?
Merisik
Which area of Singapore residence has the highest number of Malay residents?
Woodlands
What ingredient gives Asam Pedas the sour flavour?
Asam Jawa (tamarind)
What was the name of the Malay-language newspaper founded by Yusof Ishak?
Utusan Melayu
Which musical instrument is commonly used in Malay traditional music in Singapore?
Gamelan
What is the malay term for “kampong spirit”/ co-operation in a community?
Bergotong-royong
What is the name of the programme which aims to encourage the Malay/Muslim community to adopt healthier lifestyles through the formation of community-led interest groups?
Saham Kesihatan
What is the name of the Malay dish that is cooked bamboo stalk and is usually eaten during Hari Raya?
Lemang