While most visitors to Malaysia fall in love with its rich heritage and natural wonders, I find myself falling for something a little different — their breakfast.

From mosques poised above water to those carved from pink granite or forged in steel, these sacred spaces stand as unifying expressions of faith, devotion, and spirituality of Malaysia’s Muslim communities.

The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia’s latest exhibition, Oceans That Speak, explores the role of Islam in shaping the Malay World, once a maritime trade hub and cultural crossroads.