Traditional Malaysian Costumes
Well! Basically bringing up those good ol' threads from AF.
Malaysia, like its neighbours, has a rich cultural heritage. Its traditional costumes are diverse, colourful and exotic - reflecting its multicultural society. This thread aims to touch not only on the diversity (both traditional and contemporary versions), but the various names and functions of the costumes as well. Wedding, dance, royalty, daily life... there are clothes for all occasions in classical Malaysia. Feel free to contribute!
Malays ( + Minangkabau)
I find that the Malays have a wide variety of costumes apart from the generic baju kurung and baju Melayu outfits. They even vary from state to state.
NORTHERN REGION
The Northern Region consists of 4 states, namely Perlis (the northernmost state), Kedah, Penang (Pulau Pinang) and Perak. This region's economy is predominantly agricultural, with Kedah known as the 'Rice Bowl' of Malaysia.