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In 'The Myth of the Lazy Native', Syed Hussein Alatas shows how the humanity of the native populations had to be degraded to serve the interests of colonial capitalism
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NEW—Intertwining personal & national narratives in Malaya's era of turmoil, this memoir confronts the trauma of the Japanese Occupation, the Emergency, & the forced displacement of villagers into New Villages behind barbed wire.
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"'Bajautopia' is a part architectural design book, part cultural essay collection & part climate change discussion. ... 'Bajautopia' offers an eye-opening read about one of [the] least known communities in Malaysia." — The Star
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"Today, the undocumented Bajau Laut have no rights to healthcare, education & social welfare & are left in political limbo, rejected by the governments of Malaysia, Indonesia & Philippines."
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NEW—Exploring the culture & struggles of Borneo's sea nomads, this illustrated essay collection challenges land-based conceptions, & imagines pathways for the Bajau Laut's future in a world of rising sea levels & climate change.
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'The Malay Tale of the Pig King' was originally written by a merchant from Semarang (now Indonesia) in 1775 as Hikayat Raja Babi. This illustrated retelling begins when a royal couple is cursed to have a child resembling a pig.
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Not long ago, a small but thriving community of Jews called Penang their home. With a presence spanning two centuries, this little-known community eventually vanished, but traces remain...
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Yong Mun Sen (1896-1962) — The Japanese occupation of Malaya impoverished this self-taught artist. After the war, he painted frenetically for survival. Despite acclaim from international collectors, he died in poverty.
📸 From 'Eight Pioneers of Malaysian Art'
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Months of seclusion away from school & playgrounds have been especially distressing for children living in cramped housing with inadequate gadgets.
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Young children who later on develop autism may have subtle problems in communication, paying attention, responding to interactions, & socialising.
This illustrated guide for parents is available at https://t.co/Ep8Hc6SqSq & https://t.co/YYtB5OGtNh