A book that questions race and probes history
By Liani MK
August 2015 FEATURE
Walking towards Red House Canteen at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Dr Ariffin Omar recounts to me his time as both a student and lecturer on and beyond the campus. His constant desire for knowledge and understanding of the world he grew up in decided his academic endeavors into studies on race, politics and nationalism in Indonesia and Malaysia.These were issues he pursued through his PhD studies at the Australian National University (ANU). Today, Ariffin is still deeply involved in research...
Liani MK
is an independent writer, journalist and artist whose works span areas of language, film, culture, indigeneity and migration in Southeast Asia.
