In Malaysian culture, the bride has a wedding-day assistant, called a makandam, according to the National Library of Singapore, who is in charge of coordinating outfit changes, jewelry and makeup.

Monday night, the Malaysian Student Association hosted Malaysian Culture Night, during which MSA members showcased various aspects of their heritage through a stage performance featuring traditional ...

“It’s never like ‘Oh, I’m Malaysian’ and have no more questions asked.” Irhamy said Malaysian Cultural Night holds personal significance for her and her community because she believes that Malaysian ...