Welcome to Arkib, an evolving digital repository dedicated to preserving and sharing the vast knowledge, history, and heritage of Malay culture.
Modeled as a Wikipedia-style platform, Arkib serves as a cultural encyclopedia, offering an accessible and comprehensive source for exploring the depth and diversity of Malay traditions, language, arts and history.
Resource and Reference Point
Arkib is designed to be both a resource and a reference point, where readers, researchers and cultural enthusiasts can discover meticulously documented entries covering everything from historical events and figures to traditional practices and significant sites across the Malay world. Each entry in Arkib is curated to ensure accuracy and relevance, making it a trusted source for anyone seeking to understand and appreciate the unique nuances of Malay heritage.
A Greater Understanding
As a living archive, Arkib grows with contributions from historians, cultural experts, and the wider community, ensuring that the knowledge shared is diverse, inclusive, and reflective of the Malay identity. With Arkib, Ikatan aims to empower future generations with a rich, accessible foundation of cultural knowledge that inspires pride and fosters greater understanding within and beyond the Malay community.
A mechanism for cultural knowledge preservation
Promoting a culture or archiving by archiving of culture, this directory serves as a dynamic repository of information for those researching Malay culture, history, and social contributions, making it an invaluable resource for cultural preservation.