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THE martial art of silat, indigenous to South-East Asia especially in Indonesia and Malaysia, is growing in popularity among youths in Mersing, Johor. The traditional self-defence technique, passed ...

Traditional martial art gains momentum with youths showing off skills in Johor THE martial art of silat, indigenous to South-East Asia especially in Indonesia and Malaysia, is growing in popularity ...

In a bid to curb violence, East Timor is cracking down on pencak silat. Discipline within martial arts dictates self-restraint. Its popularity has never been based upon the art of hurting and bullying ...