Influencing Success Factors Lah!: Orchestrating Malaysia's Handicraft Heritage Through the Symphony of Knowledge Transfer

Abstract

This article provides a thorough examination of the critical challenge in maintaining Malaysia's Handicraft Heritage (HH) via effective Knowledge Transfer (KT). The research synthesises key aspects contributing to successful knowledge transfer using a rigorous process that included a thorough assessment and abstraction of 16 scholarly contributions. Organisational culture, mentorship programmes, supportive policies, education and training initiatives, cultural background, and economic sustainability are examples of these elements. The study emphasises the need for tacit and explicit knowledge, the critical masterapprentice relationship, supportive learning environments, and rigorous documentation of tangible and intangible HH aspects. It also emphasises the need for public engagement and market access in sustaining HH. The essay concludes by recommending promising future study areas and emphasising the joint efforts required to ensure the long-term preservation of Malaysia's rich and diversified HH for the benefit of present and future generations.