Pondering Malaysia’s Complex Society
By Marco Ferrarese
April 2016 PENANG PROFILE
Anthropologist Julian Lee’s new book looks beyond the obvious, seeing through the glass of Malaysian half-truths and stereotypes.Upon meeting Julian Lee for the first time, one may take his silent, observant nature as a sign of shyness. But shy Lee is not; an accomplished academic and writer, Lee has taught at Monash University Malaysia and now works as senior lecturer in global studies at RMIT University, Melbourne. He conducted research among civil society activists in KL and his essays have...
Marco Ferrarese
is a musician, author and travel writer. He has written about overland travel and extreme music in Asia, and blogs at www.monkeyrockworld.com. He also curates the Penang Insider, the smart guide for traveling and living in Penang, at www.penang-insider.com. His latest book, The Travels of Marco Yolo, is available in bookstores. Follow him on Twitter @monkeyrockworld.
