摘要：AbstractThis study discusses the characteristics of traditional Malay landscape as the main elements for the development of the Malay garden concept using the old Malay manuscripts as well as site observation to the Malay villages along Peninsular Malaysia. The inherited landscape design concept can offer as a guideline to landscape architects and municipal administration to conserve the integrity and the authenticity of the traditional Malay garden design and the strength of these characters will extensively use in developing the concept of landscape design in Malaysia due to the increasing awareness of design and the quality of life.
关键词：Malay gardens;Malay landscape;cultural landscape;quality of life
