The 1st International Conference

ON MALAY CULTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2026

The 1st International Conference on Malay Culture and Built Environment (ICOMCUBE 2026) is envisioned as a landmark academic and cultural event that brings together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and communities to explore the identity, heritage, and transformation of the Malay world through its culture and built environment.

The Strait of Malacca, one of the oldest and busiest maritime routes in the world, has for thousands of years served as a vital corridor linking civilizations across Asia and beyond. This maritime route has shaped not only global trade and diplomacy but also the spatial, architectural, and cultural landscape of the Malay communities that have flourished along its coasts—from Sumatera and the Malay Peninsula to Singapore and southern Thailand.