Keeping the Local Tamil Literary Ecosystem Vibrant
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Regina Hoo
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Hong Seng Estate: The Urban Kampung by the Hill
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JALAN MOUNT ERSKINE, the busy thoroughfare beyond the western-most end of Jalan Burmah, cuts through vast tracks of Chinese cemeteries and links together the su...
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Penang’s Villages in Numbers
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VILLAGES IN Malaysia are classified into eight groups: Arranged villages, planned villages, new villages, traditional villages, fishing villages, floating villa...
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An Insider’s Account of Malaysia’s Parliament 2018-2020
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Dikir Barat: An Evolving Identity Marker
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A dikir barat ensemble consists of the tok jogho (lead singer), tukang karut (spontaneous verse composer), awak-awak (chorus and clappers) and musicians. It starts with the bertabuh musical prelude, followed by singing led by the tok jogho.
