The purpose of this paper is to introduce (i) traditional puppetry, (ii) contemporary puppetry, (iii) educational puppetry, (iv) puppet house and puppets in museums and (v) puppet festivals, carnivals, conferences, workshops and associations in Malaysia. This study uses library research methods that aim to carry out about puppetry activities and research in Malaysia. Previous studies about puppetry were conducted by researchers to support conceptual puppetry in Malaysia and provide sources for reference. Studies have found that traditional puppetry encompasses Wayang Kulit Kelantan, Wayang Kulit Gedek, Wayang Kulit Purwa, Teochew rod puppetry, Hokkien Potehi and marionettes or string puppets. Contemporary puppetry encompasses shadow puppets, glove puppets, rod puppets and string puppets that perform by puppet theatre group, children’s theatre and adult theatre groups to entertain audience. Educational puppetry encompasses puppet shows, puppetry workshops, puppetry in community, university, college, academy, school and kindergarten puppetry for television and video program. Puppet exhibitions and interactive activities in puppet houses and museums, puppet festivals and puppetry associations in Malaysia help in Promoting and maintaining traditional and contemporary puppetry; Organizing exhibitions, seminars, workshops and professional training and festivals; documenting and conducting research and education on puppetry; Infusing the spirit of unity through puppetry, as well as Arranging collaborations between local and international puppeteers. Recommendations to puppetry lovers, puppeteers, performers, educators, and researchers should be emphasized in looking forward to the development of puppetry in Malaysia. For the future of puppetry, we need to review the National Cultural Policy and the National Creative Industry Policy. This includes short-term and long-term planning for promoting puppetry for national and international levels. Education plays an important role in promoting and preserving puppetry in Malaysia.
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