Malaysians love trends and food. Mix them together and you get a craze. What gets certain products/fashions popular are the symbols attached to them and their increased value when displayed in full view of the public. These symbols often signify status that conflate certain aspects of economic and social power, and constructs a particular image… Continue reading Cupcakes and consumerism
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Malaysia: talibanisation lite
The recent imposition restricting female singers/dancers from performing in a mixed-sex audience in the northern Malaysian state of Kedah is just another heartbeat away from the talibanisation of the country. Malaysia has claimed to being an example of moderate Islam against a backdrop of multiple ethnicities and religions, and there have been praise for the… Continue reading Malaysia: talibanisation lite
What ever happened to the Malay language?
Last time I was back home in KL I was eager to find out whether there were any good books written in Malay. Being in the UK for a while made me miss all things Malay – so I started with books. I know for a fact that KL in particular is a host to… Continue reading What ever happened to the Malay language?
Alicia Izharuddin 