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27 USIM PRESS RAWATAN SAKIT CACINGAN DALAM MANUSKRIP PERUBATAN MELAYU (TREATMENT OF WORM INFECTIONS IN MALAY MEDICAL MANUSCRIPTS) Interested in the local wisdom of the Malay community when it comes to treating illnesses? This book delves into the medical methods practiced by Malays to treat worm infections. The Malay society holds a high level of social integrity within their environment. They are knowledgeable about local spices, herbs and their benefits and appropriate methods of consumption. Hence, various measurements, such as a handful or a pinch, are found to be used by the Malays. They also identify specific parts of plants with medicinal benefits, whether it be the leaves, stems, fruits, bark, roots or flowers. Moreover, they are aware of the nutritional and economic value of each type of plant that can be used as fragrances and basic cosmetic ingredients. This book comprehensively discusses 25 treatment methods for worm infections found in seven Malay medical manuscripts housed in the National Library of Malaysia (PNM) and the Leiden University Library, Netherlands. In summary, Malays possess their unique medical tradition born out of their culture and interaction with their surroundings. MUHAMMAD WIDUS SEMPO, NAZARIYAH YAHAYA, MALKI AHMAD NASIR, MOHD AZMI MOHD RAZIF 978-967-440-763-6 2020 | RM 30.00 CULTURAL HERITAGE & NUTRITIONAL VALUES OF FOOD IN KAMPONG BHARU FOOD TRAIL Kampong Bharu is located in the centre of a concrete jungle of Kuala Lumpur. It is a great place for people to enjoy the feelings of being in the village in the busy city. Preserved old-fashioned and simple Malay-style buildings in this historical place has never been failed in attracting people to come to this place. Food stalls can be seen along the side road, making the aroma of the foods served fulfil almost the entire place. Kampong Bharu is a unique place to be discovered, full of historical value and rich with variety of mouth-watering food choices. Hence, this book will help the readers to have a glance on the value of the savoury, popular traditional cultural foods available in this historical village. NUR ADILAH SHUHADAABD AZIZ, NORSHAM JULIANA NORDIN, NUR ISLAMI MOHD FAHMI TENG, SURIA HANI A. RAHMAN 978-967-440-981-4 2021 | RM 45.00 MALAYSIANA / ASEAN