Assam laksa is a traditional Malaysian fish-based sour noodle soup. It is the one of the numerous varieties of laksa, popular noodle soups widespread throughout Southeast Asia. The dish consists of rice noodles, shredded fish, and sliced vegetables, most commonly cucumber, onion, and lettuce. It has a distinctively tangy taste, which is attributed to tamarind, the sour ingredient generously used to spice the dish. The exact origin of the dish is unknown, but it is believed that it has originated in the coastal areas of Malaysia among the local fishermen who assembled the dish out of available ingredients.

Nasi goreng kampung is a traditional nasi goreng (fried rice) variety originating from Malaysia, but it's also popular in Singapore and Indonesia. Although there are many recipes, it's usually made with a combination of rice, onions, shallots, garlic, chili peppers, anchovies, oil, water spinach, eggs, and salt. The onions, shallots, garlic, and hot peppers are puréed and fried with the anchovies in oil. The rice, eggs, and water spinach are added to the pan and the dish is stir-fried for a few minutes before it's served hot. Nasi goreng kampung (countryside-style fried rice) is usually garnished with tomato or cucumber slices and a few dried anchovies on top.

A kebaya is an upper garment traditionally worn by women in Southeast Asia, notably in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Southern Thailand. It is also worn in parts of southern Philippines and Cambodia. Kebaya is an upper garment opened at the front traditionally made from lightweight fabrics such as brocade, cotton, gauze, lace, or voile, sometimes adorned with embroidery. The front is secured with either buttons, pins, or brooches. The lower garment for the outfit is known as sarong, kemben or kain, a long piece of cloth wrapped and tucked around the waist or under the armpits, either made out of batik, ikat, songket or tenun.

Baju Kurung is a traditional attire of Malays and traditionally worn by women in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and southern Thailand. This type of traditional attire is the national dress of Brunei and Malaysia. In Indonesia, this dress is also worn as a regional attire, commonly observed on the island of Sumatra, particularly by the ethnic Malay and Minangkabau women.A Baju Kurung is a loose-fitting full-length dress, consisting of a blouse and a skirt. It is loosely translated as "enclosed dress" Although Baju Kurung is the generic term of the attire for both males and females, in modern Malaysia, the female dress is referred to as Baju Kurung while the male dress is referred to as Baju Melayu. The terms Baju Kurung for male is however, retained in Singapore.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is celebrated by Malaysian Muslims every year after Ramadhan, the fasting month. Celebrated as a two-day nationwide holiday, the first day of Hari Raya starts early with the prayers at mosque, seeking for forgiveness from their family members and friends. Many Muslims host “open house” where they welcome neighbours and friends to join in the celebrations and enjoying festive food.

Hari Raya Haji is just like Eid, but the procedure to celebrate this is different from the other festivals and celebration in Malaysia. In order to commemorate the famous Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha, the muslim community in Malaysia engages in religious practices like the sacrificial-slaughtering (korban), praying and greeting fellow friends and family in mosques, and distributing food to the poor and needy. This is among the traditional festivals in Malaysia that is marked by lights, music, laughter, and food.

Congkak is a two player game where opponents compete to get the most shells into their storehouses. Congkak used to be a game that was played only by women and children, but it is really a great game for anyone of any age. The gameplay is similar to mancala and it is popular in many countries of the world.

The gasing was said to have been a popular game among the Malays since the time of the Melakan Sultanate (now the state of Malacca in Malaysia) in the 15th century.5 In the past, the game was usually played at the end of the rice harvest when farmers had more time on their hands. Some people believe that the creation of the gasing is associated with the berembang tree, which grows near the sea. According to them, the shape of the berembang fruit enables it to be spun on its tip like a top. It is believed that the fruit’s unique shape inspired the creation of the gasing.

Joget is a traditional Malay dance that originated in Malacca in the colonial era. It was influenced by the Portuguese dance of Branyo which is believed to have been spread to Malacca during the spice trade. In Malacca, it is better known as Chakunchak.The dance is one of the most popular folk dances in Malaysia and normally performed by couples in cultural festivals, weddings and other social functions.

Zapin is one of the most popular dance and musical forms in traditional Malay performing arts. Dance movements are choreographed to melodies which are performed using musical instruments such as the gambus (short-necked lute), accordion and rebana.Back then only males were allowed to perform; nowadays, female dancers are included. It used to be performed exclusively for religious ceremonies but through the years it has become a form of traditional entertainment, hence the participation of female dancers is allowed.