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1 January 2015

Malay-language travelogues document history, culture and travel from the 19th century to more recent times.

Travelogues, particularly those from yesteryear, serve as important reference documents that capture a slice of history and culture. These writings serve as sources of information about different places, cultures and communities as encountered by writers at different points in time. This article focuses on some of the most popular Malay-language travelogues available in the National Library collection and highlights several well-known accounts from the 19th century to more recent times.
(Clockwise from top left) Melawat Negara Tetangga, Meninau Ka-Negara Sham, Melawat KB-Paris, Chatetan Ka-Tanah Suchi and Kunjongan Ka-Indonesia 1954 were all written by Harun Aminurrashid.

(Clockwise from top left) Melawat Negara Tetangga, Meninau Ka-Negara Sham, Melawat KB-Paris, Chatetan Ka-Tanah Suchi and Kunjongan Ka-Indonesia 1954 were all written by Harun Aminurrashid.

Kembara Sastera, written by Nisah Haron, was published in 2012 by Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad. Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia published Karya Lengkap Abdullah bin Abdul Kadir Munsyi, Jilid 3, Hikayat Abdullah by Amin Sweeney in 2008.

Kembara Sastera, written by Nisah Haron, was published in 2012 by Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad. Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia published Karya Lengkap Abdullah bin Abdul Kadir Munsyi, Jilid 3, Hikayat Abdullah by Amin Sweeney in 2008.

Warkah Eropah by A. Samad Said was published in 1991 by Dewan Bahasa and Pustaka.

Warkah Eropah by A. Samad Said was published in 1991 by Dewan Bahasa and Pustaka.

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