Unfolding Key Factors in Sustainability of Malay Traditional Food: A Systematic Analysis

Nur Nadia Maisarah Mohd Fisol, Ahmad Redhuan Abu Bakar and Mas Affandy Mashuri
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Nur Nadia Maisarah Mohd Fisol: Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Pulau Pinang
Ahmad Redhuan Abu Bakar: Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Pulau Pinang
Mas Affandy Mashuri: Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Pulau Pinang

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 9, 1191-1198

Abstract: This study focuses on hidden factors that help to sustain Malay traditional food among the Malay community in Malaysia. Application of comprehensive systematic analysis helps to identify these socio-cultural dynamics related to Malay traditional food and shed light on essential factors which help to preserve Malay traditional food until today’s generation. This research implements systematic literature review based on PRISMA protocol and critical analysis from related previous studies. A systematic analysis based on PRISMA flow which includes record identification on database, record screening and exclusion process, assessing eligibility of articles and exclusion with reason and inclusion of articles for final synthesis. 11 articles were included for the final synthesis and the thematic result shows 9 keywords or codes as the main factors that help to sustain Malay traditional food among the Malay community. The factors consist of Intergenerational food knowledge, pre-preparation, cultural celebration, food practice, cooking method, cooking skills, authenticity, modernization and food decorum. The most prominent factors highlight that women as an important intergenerational food knowledge medium in the Malay community significantly helps the process of Malay traditional food knowledge transfer from one generation to another. The continuation of these factors in the cycle of the Malay community will ensure that Malay traditional food knowledge will keep its existence for generations to come.

Date: 2024
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