About Malay Cultural Group

Malay Cultural Group (MCG) was formed under the management of Kelab Seni (Arts Club), 
a group of young arts’ enthusiast from Nanyang Polytechnic in 1992. During those days, 
MCG performed in various vibrant performances either in school or special events organized by external organizations. 
Since then, MCG has grown in numbers and the club grew into various sub- groups. MCG’s aim is to strengthen the 
Malay traditional culture so as it will not be forgotten by the new generations. 

Today, Malay Cultural Group is diversified into 3 subgroups. They are the Malay dance, 
the Dikir Barat and the Malay Theater group. These 3 subgroups give the opportunity for students 
who have strong passion in the Malay arts and culture to unlock the secrets of our tradition and discover their talents. 


Pusaka Seni 
Pusaka Seni is the name of MCG theatre drama. Pusaka seni has its hidden name in which Pusaka means heritage 
and Seni means arts or skills. 

Pusaka seni theatre drama encourages students to make personal choices through movement, dialogue and expression. 
These students will not only be introduced to the essential acting skills but also be guided to express their 
creativity and build confidence. 

For the past few years, Pusaka Seni has builds its name among other schools and other organizations by participating in numerous events. 
Some of the events we have participated are:
-	MCG Stage Production (Layar Andayu 2006,07,08,09)
-	MCG Hari Raya Production 2006 (Raya Dot Dot Dot) & 2007 (Konsert ERAya Antarabangsa)
-	2nd place in Malay Poetry & Arts Competition (Gema Puisi Artistik 2007)
-	Sayembara Teater 2008         

Betara Karisma

Betara Karisma, NYP’s very own dikir barat team from the Malay Cultural Group is established in the year 2006. 
A year before, they are known as Sufi, an amateur group still trying to find their own identity in the arts arena. 
They soon change their name from Sufi to Betara Karisma for a new fresh start.

Betara Karisma had lived up to its name. With a hidden meaning of the king from heaven who is very influential, 
they find their way slowly to the top. For the past 2 years, they had actively participated in major school events, 
local competitions as well as attending invitations from the public.

They are always invited to grace major school events like Club Crawl, 
Open House and they are always the highlights of Malay Cultural Group’s very own local production. 

Some of the events that Betara Karisma have taken part are:

-	MCG Stage Production (Layar Andayu 06,07,08,09)
-	3rd in Dikir BaratCompetition (Piala Tun Perak 2006)
-	NYP Open House 2008
-	St Patrick’s Day (11th March ’07, 16th March 2008)
-	2nd in Dikir Barat Competition (Piala  Khatulistiwa 2007)
-	Kesenian Harapan (Piala Seni Dikir 09) 

They had also livened up public’s invitations such as small shows, weddings as well as St Patricks.

Besides excelling in dikir barat, our dikir barat boys are also talented in playing Kompang. 
Kompang is a malay tradisional musical instrument. The instrument is a single headed hand beaten drum with a shallow round frame.
Different from Dikir Barat, playing of kompang is just another component in the Malay arts and culture. 
It is played in groups and usually performed for event such as wedding ceremonies and to welcome the arrival of VIPs.

Dewi Kalista

Recently, MCG Dikir Barat has opened up a Dikir Barat Group for the Girls called ‘Dewi Kalista’. 
Established in the year 2008, Dewi Kalista has a meaning hidden behind its name which is, 
‘The Goddess of Beauty’ which signifies the beauty of Malay performing arts exhibited by women. 
Dewi Kalista is currently emerging through its various involvements in MCG performances. 
Some of the performances include MCG Hari Raya Open House and Layar Andayu Production 2008 and Nanyang Polytechnic Open House. 


-	MCG Stage Production (Layar Andayu 08,09)




Indra Nila Kirana

Indra Nila Kirana is the name of the Malay dancers from Nanyang Polytechnic MCG. 
Indra Nila Kirana has a deep meaning behind its names; Indra which means chief of God, 
Nila which means indigo; blue dye and Kirana means beautiful sun ray. 

Through their effective showcase of intricate dance steps and body movements, 
students who joined Malay dance, will gain a better appreciation of Malay dance culture.

By learning, the different genres of tarian, it gave this group of elegant dancers, 
an opportunity to immerse themselves into different characters along with the different pace beats. 
The music that accompany is going to be a merge of ethnic and contemporary music. 
With the dance step choreograph by Mr Zairin Abdul Latiff, show talent in us.

Indra Nila Kirana has also been involved in MCG events and also, receiving invitations by several organizations which include:
-	MCG Stage Production (Layar Andayu 06,07,08,09)
-	Wedding performances
-	NYP Open House 2008
-	St Patrick’s Day (11th March ’07, 16th March 2008)
-	1st in Malay Dance Competition (Fiestari 2008)
-	1st in Malay Dance Competiton (Persada Juara Tari 09) – Girls Team
-	5th in Malay Dance Competition (Persada Juara Tari 09) – Boys Team