What Does it Mean to Be Malay?

Dina Zaman, Author, Malayland

23-Oct-24 19:00

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What does it mean to be Malay in the 21st century? How has the Malay identity – in all its diversity and nuances – evolved over the past several decades evolved? These are some of the questions explored in Dina Zaman’s reflective new book, Malayland. In this episode of Made in Malaysia, we speak to Dina about her latest book, the contemporary history of the Malay identity, its intersection with politics, and more.

Image Credit: Yasir Nur Hidayat, Shutterstock

Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan

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Categories: culture, Literature/Philosophy

Tags: dina zaman, malayland, malay identity, made in malaysia, malaysian literature,

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