Malaysians of Nagari origin

Malaysians of Nagari origin

There is a big group of Malaysians in Indonesia whose
ancestors came from Nagari and I am one of them.

We hear from our elders and in my case from my late
grandmother stories about places such as Payo Kumbuh and Padang
Panjang in West Sumatra. I have also heard about social and
cultural activities such as the berandai and others. I have
always wanted to learn more about the Nagari.

I soon plan to retire from government service. I am intending
to devote some time to help establishing a relationship between
the Malays of Minang origin and the Minang people in Nagari.

Toward this objective I propose to set up a Malaysia-
Indonesia Minangkabau Friendship Society. One activity of the
society would be a youth exchange between the groups.

I would appreciate the support of some of The Jakarta Post
readers who may be interested in helping me.

YUSSOF AHMAD, Malaysia