Islamic elements of plants selection on malay landscape in Kota Bharu City, Kelantan, Malaysia

Background: In this research, Islamic elements of plants selection on Malay
Landscape in Kota Bharu city, Kelantan, Malaysia was accomplished. Islamic religion
transferred to Tanah Melayu since long ago had conquered Malay society’s culture and
surrounding. Objective: The nature of Islam can be compatible with a wide variety of
cultures facilitate the acceptance of Islam in Tanah Melayu. Promulgation or preaching
done by traders who come cause assimilation of Malay society. Assimilation of the
culture of Islam that occurred in the Malay community greatly changed the pattern of
life directly or indirectly, including the environment. Results: In the proceeding
research in Kota Bharu city of Islam which is eagerly developed by Municipality
Council of Kota Bharu (Majlis Perbandaran Kota Bharu), the attempt of inserting
Islamic landscape motif in the city is under progress. Misinterpretation of Islam in
understanding the landscape angle applied to the Kota Bharu city's landscape affect
local cultural landscape. Consequently, these values have eroded local Malay traditional
landscape. Application of floras species mostly from Middle East did change the
environment of Malay landscape. Conclusion: Therefore, this research will view the
Islamic elements of plant selection on Malay landscape to pin out crystal clear point of
view of the values apprehension beside the ability to sustain Malay identity.