New Arrivals at The Penang Bookshelf
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September 2021
(Last Updated 30-9-21)
Saw, arguably the leading international authority on the Malaysian population, here embarks on an update to his defining work on the subject, the first edition of this book, published nearly a decade ago. Topics cover include internal and external migration, Ethnic and Religious Patterns, Population Distribution, Growth and Structure and Marriage, Fertility, Mortality and Labour Trends. 219 pages with an index, tables, figures and a bibliography.
A catalogue for an exhibition of textiles from Indonesia and from the Iban people of the Sarawak Second and Third Divisions. Good Paperback. First Edition. 98 pages with some black and white and 15 colour photographs, line drawings of common motifs and a bibliography.
Nelson Lim shares his probably unique collection of Peranakan artifacts, the paraphernalia of sleep. Through colour photographs of and explanatory text about examples of pillow ends, scent holders, bolster ends, hooks, dangly bits and much more besides, he reveals a little documented side of Peranakan life. The book is bilingual in Chinese and English. 103 pages. New Paperback First Edition For further details, please see the scanned contents page.
The evocative and well reviewed memoirs of a young Peranakan woman growing up in Melaka (Malacca) before and during the World War leading up to last years of British rule in Malaya. The author was the daughter of a Methodist teacher and went on to follow in her father's footsteps as a well known teacher and school principal. Good Paperback Reprint Originally published in 1975 188 pages.
The story of a family business that started as a small trader in Penang at the beginning of the 20th century and has grown to be one of the best known retailers in the country today with nearly 300 stores. 285 pages with many colour photographs.
From 1884 onwards Batu Gajah was made the administrative headquarters of Kinta District, which grew to be the richest district in the Federated Malay States owing to the abundance of tin deposits in the area. The author, whose family settled in the area, traces its history in the first half of the twentieth century based on research in official records as well as accounts of the colourful characters thrown up by the Tin Rush. Very Good Paperback. First Edition. 172 pages with some black and white plates and an index.
This book was written with a view to providing better information on Sarawak's geography to senior school and university students and their teachers in Southeast Asia and Australia. It covers the state's environment, population, economic activity and public utilities and social services. Near Fine Hardback in a Fine Dust Jacket. 218 pages with maps, diagrams, some black and white plates, tables, a bibliography and an index.
The author, an employee of the global company, Unilever, was one of the people responsible for establishing the Tugud palm oil plantation estate in Labuk, Sabah. This is his account of his experiences from the early 1960s until his retirement a decade later. 233 pages. Please see the scan of the contents page for further details.
In Southeast Asia tribal peoples generally had a favourable relationship with European colonists, who often saw themselves as protectors of the tribes against the more populous and more westernised majority of the colonised. Did the same pattern hold true in Sarawak? In this 410 page book the author sets out to discover how, if at all, the Iban and Brooke relationship was similar. Chapters include - 1 - Land and People, 2 - The Iban Country to the Eve of Brooke Rule, 3- James Brooke and the Iban 'Pirates', 4 - The Malay Plot, 5 - How the Second Rajah Ruled, 6 - Charles Brooke and the Down river Ibans, 7 - Bantin's Revolt: Charles Brooke and the Upriver Ibans, 8 - Iban Migration and the Rajah's Response & 9 - The Ibans and Others: Communal Relations under Charles Brooke. New Paperback. Reprint. Originally published in 1936. There are also a few black and white plates, four maps, appendices, a bibliography and an index.
What comes through in this book is that the author was one of the world's doers par excellence. He was an ornithologist, explorer, journalist, broadcaster, soldier, guerrilla, ethnologist, museum curator, archaeologist, documentarian, film-maker, conservationist, and writer. Having helped found Mass Observation, one of the pioneer organisations for market research, before World War II, he went on during the war to fight behind Japanese lines in Borneo where he spent most his life until his death. This book not only contains his account of how Borneo was before the white man's arrival but also his wartime exploits on the island. New Paperback Reprint. Originally published in 1959 465 pages with an index, maps, black and white plates and line drawings.
An assessment of the state of Sabah, formerly North Borneo, some 25 years after independence and joining the Malaysian federation. The book is edited by two political heavyweights, the Chief Minister and a Minister in the federal government. The opening chapter, reflecting on Sabah's accession to the federation is by Herman Luping, a former attorney general of the state. Other chapters include assessments of the state's politics, economic growth, welfare and medical services, housing, education, culture and demography. Very Good Hardback in a New Dust Jacket.
In March 1851 Hugh Low, a British colonial official, made the first recorded ascent of Mount Kinabalu, the highest point in the Malay Archipelago. Exactly 150 years later a group of amateur climbers set out to recreate his feat by following the very same route. This book tells their story from initial preparations to reaching the summit. Very Good Hardback in a Good Dust Jacket. Signed by the authors 121 pages with many colour photographs.
A collection of photographs, mainly black and white, illustrating the history of Sabah, formerly British North Borneo, during the 100 years from the establishment of the North Borneo Chartered Company until the date of publication. The accompanying text is in Bahasa Malaysia and English. Fine Hardback in a Fine Dust Jacket 234 pages including three maps.
A personal account of the natural beauty of the Malay Archipelago's tallest mountain and its environs. New hardback in a New Dust Jacket. 164 pages including 23 illustrations by the author.
In this comprehensive study of the economy of British North Borneo, while under Chartered Company rule, Massey sets out to discover the nature and causes of the territory's economic growth during this time. The study is significant for many reasons, including, that it fills a gap in the study of the area, the Chartered Company was unlike most other British colonial enterprises in that it was unavowedly commercial and the dissolution of the Company at the end of World War II led to the establishing of Britain's last new colony in Asia. 410 pages with numerous figures and tables
Josey, a veteran British journalist based in Singapore both before and after independence, sets out to demonstrate the delicate path that unions had to tread so as not be associated with the Communist insurgency that dominated the early post independence years. While the Government professed support for better workers' condition, they were seldom hesitant in spotting supposedly disruptive elements in unions that were predominately Chinese. Good Paperback Revised and Expanded Second Edition 116 pages . Good Paperback. Second Revised Edition
This study particularly focuses on Malaysia's economic situation during the 1980s, the decade after the introduction of the country's New Economic Policy. The author assesses the extent to which this new policy of affirmative action was beginning to take effect. Unlike most previous work on the subject, information from Malaysian Borneo is included as well. Very Good Hardback. First Edition. 243 pages
Since China has 'opened up' over the last few decades, there has been a growing interest amongst huaqiao (overseas Chinese) in finding out more about their roots back in China. This book, although written by an academic, sets out to firstly explain the Chinese family system and origin of names and then give pointers as to how to trace places of origin and, if you're lucky, the part of the family which was left behind. Very Good Hardback First Edition 262 pages. The book is divided into four parts, namely - I - Being Chinese, II - Out of China, III - A Community Transplanted, IV - Tracing Your Origins followed by a bibliography and other useful appendices.
The world over immigrants tend to congregate initially in communities where members share a common origin. The same has been true in Sabah, the former British North Borneo, where the Hakka community are still the majority Chinese community. This book records the results of the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the arrival of the first members who established the Inanam-Menggatal-Telipok towns there. Besides being a record of the celebration in 2003, the book, bilingual in Chinese and English, contains historical articles on the community's development. 189 pages
Blythe, Secretary for Chinese Affairs in Malaya in the immediate post war period, produces one of the most comprehensive accounts of secret societies that were an integral part of Chinese society both on the mainland and amongst Chinese overseas. The book looks at both the attempts of the Ching Dynasty and British colonial authorities to suppress these groups as well as the role played they played in the Malayan 'Emergency'. With a foreword by Malcolm MacDonald 570 pages with about 20 black and white plates, a bibliography, general index and an index of Societies and Organizations. Very Good Hardback in a Very Good Dust Jacket. First Edition
A collection of articles on the history of the Hakka people in Sabah, formerly North Borneo. The community, the largest Chinese ethnic group in the area, were responsible for a wide range of development in the state. New Paperback. First Edition. 197 pages with several historic black and white photographs.
This collection of recipes brings to life again dishes which, though still familiar to Malaysians, have changed over the course of time to suit modern palates. A group of culinary experts dig out recipes that may have been more familiar on the tables of our grandparents rather than what we expect to see served today. New Paperback. Revised Edition. 123 pages For further details please see the scanned contents page.
While Penang's cookery book market is positively crowded with books dishing out tips on Chinese Peranakan (locally born) cuisine, there's little about the other main cooking tradition in the city - Jawi Peranakan, Muslim cooking developed a fusion of Indian and Malay cooking. This book more than fills that gap. Its 305 pages include sections on 1- Herbs and Spices, 2 - Bread and Breakfast Cakes, 3- Noodles, Savoury Porridges and Soups, 4 - Rice, 5 - Malay Rice Meals, 6 - Indian Muslim Rice, 7 - Jawi Peranakan Cuisine, 8 - Bridal table Spread, 9 - Cakes and Puddings & 10 Chutneys and Condiments with a list of references and an index of recipes. New Paperback Reprint. Originally published in 2013
Although Perak state used to be famous as the centre of the country's tin mining, today it is better known as a gastronomic haven. Ipoh, the principal city, with its wide range of Chinese cuisine, is usually the fist stopping off place for foodies, but this book tempts them to venture further into the remoter parts of the state where other, often unique, delicacies are to be found. Near fine paperback. First Edition. 288 pages with many colour photographs and an index.
A review of Malaysia's constitution shortly after the formation of the federation by the then head of the law faculty at the University of Singapore. The commentary does not follow the articles in numerical order, but rather groups various articles around particular topics. Good Hardback. First Edition. 238 page with a general index and further indices of the articles, case law and legislation.
The author sets out to compare counter insurgency operations in Malaya and Vietnam and puts forward his theory as to why the British army was more successful than that of the United States. Nagl also took part in US military operations in Iraq and in a preface to this edition reflects on his experiences there. Very Good Paperback. Reprint. Originally published in 2002 250 pages with a bibliography and an index.
Although one might be surprised at another book on the 'lessons learned' published so long after the conflicts in Malaya and Vietnam, the author hoped this one would be viewed in a different light. The book is unusual in that it analyses the Vietnam war in a comparative context. The purpose of doing so is not to devise ways of prosecuting similar interventions more successfully in the future, but rather to deter the use of force in such circumstances in future. Good Hardback. First Edition. 225 pages with two maps a bibliography and an index.
This book is basically a listing of over 70 species of flora and 200 species of fauna to be found in this state park stretching over 100,000 hectares of Perak. The description of each species includes a colour photograph and information on identification and habitat as well as a QR code linking each species to further information on the Malaysian Biodiversity Information System website. New First Edition. Paperback. 297 pages with a bibliography and an index .
Hansen's thrilling account of the world of orchid obsessives as he follows them from the Borneo rainforest to Turkey and elsewhere to discover what makes this billion dollar industry tick. Good Paperback. 265 pages.
This book describes Sabah's thriving fishing industry, one of the major exporters of the state. Over half of the 600 different species found in local markets are described here together with a detailed background on the industry. 280 pages with many colour photographs. Please see the scan of the contents page for further details.
In this well reviewed novel, the narrator tries to come to terms with the changes experienced by him and other members of the Indian community following Malayan Independence. He wonders about the relevance of his Hindu upbringing as he negotiates his way through life in a society where old securities seem to be withering. Fine Paperback. Reprint. 189 pages.
Peter Blundell, the pen name of Frank Butterworth, lived an worked in Borneo for about ten years before the First World War. On returning to England he turned his hand to writing fiction and nonfiction about Borneo. This novel won the top prize for The Humourous Novel Competition in the year it was published. Good Hardback. First Edition. 256 pages.
This is a suspense thriller that mainly concerns the the heroine, Jasmine, grappling with her conflicting identities of being a Malaysian transplanted in the UK. Even though it's the author's first novel the book won good reviews for her subtlety in telling a gripping story of that, according to the book's cover, involves 'love, redemption (and) murder.' Good Hardback. Fair Dust Jacket First Edition 485 pages.
An annual government guide on the activities of the Singapore Government and on amenities available on the island. Good Paperback. 265 pages with several black and white photos.
A thorough review of a range of food setting out the beneficial effects of each in not only maintaining good health but in curing and preventing illness. The book is divided into four sections covering fruit, vegetables, grain and byproducts of food processing respectively. New Paperback. First Edition. 380 pages with an index, various figures and tables and a few illustrations.
A collection of essays by social work practitioners designed to give a grounded introduction to first year undergraduates in social work. Near Fine Paperback Reprint 300 pages with a list of useful websites, a bibliography and an index.
A general bibliography of publications on Malaysia Good Hardback. First Edition. 311 pages.
In the rush to publish commemorative volumes on the 150th anniversary of the founding of the colony of Singapore, this book will probably maintain its importance longer than most. It was written by a couple, who were one of the principal publishers in Singapore at the time, as an academic work, drawing on some unpublished material, but in a readable form. Published under the auspices of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce. Very Good Hardback. Good Dust Jacket. First Edition. 730 pages.
An updated edition of an authoritative overview of Malaysia's history from the earliest times. Good Hardback. 349 pages with several maps, tables and a bibliography.
A selection of writings about Singapore from travellers, who usually dropped in for a few days on their way to somewhere else. The examples cover experiences and observations from the founding of the city in 1819 until the fall of Singapore to the Japanese in 1942. Near 260 pages. Near Fine Paperback First Edition
The author is a well known Malaysian journalist of 35 years experience, who spends his retirement writing to educate his fellow Malaysians about their history and culture. Here he brings together a wide range of anecdotes mainly about events and personalities who have featured in his own lifetime. In doing so, he brings to light often unreported facts that fill out the bigger historical picture. New Paperback. 162 pages with a mixture of colour and black and white photographs.
A Malaysian journalist and a Singaporean artist team up to take a humourous look at life in their respective countries, which, for a short time, were politically united and still share some common cultural characteristics. However more than fifty years of separation have produced some changes as the authors are all to keen to point out. Near Fine Paperback 98 pages.
A collection of anecdotal glimpses of Malaysian life designed to 'probe into the female psyche and (be a) survival guide for the male.' Very Good Paperback. First Edition. 264 pages with many illustrations by Wang.
As a follow up to her successful debut account of life as a flight stewardess, The Sky is Crazy: Tales from a Trolley Dolly, this book reveals more of her sky high adventures. Very Good Paperback., First Edition. 216 pages.
Following on from the success of his first collection of jokes about life in Malaysia and Singapore, Brazil introduces the reader to 600 more. Very Good Paperback. First Edition. 176 pages.
This pamphlet was published following a major demonstration in Kuala Lumpur by the Hindu Rights Action Front, HINDRAF, to present a memorandum to the British Government about the plight of the Malaysian Indian community since Independence. The authors set out to assess the current position of the community in the country, the causes of any problems and basis for change as well as suggesting remedies. New Paperback. 50 pages with a list of references.
The author carried out field work in Jelawat, Kelantan, between 1967 and 1969 in an attempt to get an anthropological grip on the community and to study its history. The area was undergoing some upheaval at the time because the Pan- Malayan Islamic Party (PMIP) had wrested power from more traditional parties supported by the state's nobility. One of the key themes of the book is the 20th century transformation of the relationship between former rulers and the peasantry. 311 pages. The contents include chapters on - Malaysia, Kelantan and the Islamic Party, Kelantan before 1886, The Years of Foreign Intervention, Jelawat under Colonial Rule, Agriculture and Class in Jelawat, The Origins of Party Politics in Town and Country, The Impact of Party Politics in the Countryside, Land, Peasants and Parties, Party Politics and the Administration of Islam, Religious Ideas and Social Reality. There are also three appendices, a glossary, bibliography and index as well as 4 maps, 15 black and white illustrations, diagrams and tables. Near Fine Hardback in a Very Good Dust Jacket. First Edition
This significant work details one aspect of the unique heritage of Kelantan which straddles Malay and Thai cultures, i.e. decorations applied to fishing boats in the state. The book is illustrated throughout with detailed line drawings of the art. 167 pages. Chapters include - 1 - The Boats, 2 - The Decorated Parts, 3 - The Themes, 4 - The Malay Religious System. There are two appendices including one on the geographical distribution of boat decorations, a glossary and a bibliography. Near Fine Paperback. First Edition
Written by an exiled Indonesian, this book was primarily intended to teach Malay to those preparing to take Indonesia from the Japanese at the end of World War II. Besides dealing with the essential grammatical points and providing some phrase lists, the book ends with a 100 page dictionary. The spellings are in Indonesia Rumi script. Very Good Hardback 183 pages.
An assessment of the Malaysian historical or mythical figure, depending on one's point of view. Hang Tuah remains an important figure in popular culture today. The book is in Bahasa Malaysia. New Hardback in a Near Fine Dust Jacket. First Edition. 121 pages. For further details, please see the scanned contents page.
A Malay literary work by Pawang Ana about a misunderstanding between lovers. This version has been revised by Raja Haji Yahya based on the manuscripts interpreted by RO Winstedt and AJ Sturrock. Very Good Paperback. Revised edition. 182 pages.
An annotated anthology of Malay prose from both Indonesia and Malaya from the time of Munshi Abdullah to the 1930s. Very Good Paperback. 138 pages
A postcolonial analysis of the portrayal of Malaya and Malayan life by British writers from various periods from the late 19th century to the time of Malayan independence. There is a significant section on the stereotyping of Oriental women. Near Fine Paperback. Revised edition 236 pages with a list of references and an index.
In this fascinating work Fischer tries to analyse the various influences that guide the spending habits of the Malay middle class in Malaysia. The steady creep of Islamic revivalism contends with the often contradictory messages from global capitalism. This can result in a difficult path for the average consumer to negotiate. New Paperback. First Edition. 258 pages with some black and white plates, a bibliography and an index.
This is a fairly detailed guide to Burmese cats and their close relatives from Malaysia, which started being imported into the UK and the US from the beginning of the 20th century onwards. By the time this book was written this breed was the second most popular pedigree breed in the United Kingdom. 68 pages with colour and black and white illustrations. Chapters include - 1 - Appearance and Behaviour, 2 - The Early History of the Burmese/Malayan Cats, 3 - The Development of the Breeds, 4 - Red, Cream, Tortoiseshell, Champagne and Platinum, 5 - The Show Scene, 6 - A Burmese/Malayan in Your Household, 7 - the Stud, The Queen and the Kittening, 8 - Care & Grooming & 9 The Future of the Burmese and the Malayan.
A collection of scandalous and some mind boggling anecdotes about celebrities and the not so famous in Malaysia and elsewhere compiled by a veteran Malaysian journalist. The general theme is strange sexual proclivities written about in a charmingly restrained manner. 161 pages
Sini Sana: Travels in Malaysia - Tom Sykes & Tan May Lee (eds) RM60
A collection of travellers tales unlocking hidden gems in contemporary Malaysia. The writers are both Malaysian and visitors to Malaysia. New Paperback. First Edition. 225 pages.
A collection of true stories of Malaysian life with positive messages. The author deftly illustrates a variety of human behaviour and interpersonal relationships so as to illustrate the joy of the individuality of each of us. Near Fine Paperback. First Edition 202 pages.
This book provides an anthropological analysis of the effects of the current life style of the Semang, one of Malaysia's indigenous tribes, on their ecosystem. As the title suggests, this work does not completely accept the conventional wisdom that all responsibility for the degradation of the environment belongs to The Semang's more 'developed' neighbours. There are some black and white photos of current activities of the Semang. Good Paperback. First Edition. 104 pages with some figures and tables and a reference list.
In 1931 Pat Noone, the author's brother, settled with the Temiar people, one of Malaysia's indigenous tribes, by going into the jungle to live with them and married a Temiar wife. When the Japanese invaded Malaya ten years later, Noone and the Temiar retreated into the jungle and no more was heard of him. In this book the author relates his experiences of reconnecting with the Temiar during the Malayan 'Emergency' to try to discover his brother's whereabouts. Good Hardback in a Very Good Dust Jacket. 212 pages with several black and white plates and an index. Published in the UK as Rape of the Dream People
A history of one of the most historically important states of Malaysia. Linehan traces the state's history from earliest times to the end of the 19th century. Good Hardback. Reprint. Originally published in 1936. 256 pages with seventeen black and white plates and two maps.
An eye opener of a book, not only for visitors to Penang, but definitely for residents as well. Whereas many casual visitors to George Town will have noticed the humourous murals and wire art that add to the charm of the place, few will have had the dedication and time to unearth the striking array of art hidden in back alleys or more remote parts of the island. Gibby's definition of street art includes all secular art which can be seen without an entrance charge and is not in a museum or gallery. The colour photos are accompanied by the results of the author's research into the history of each installation and more about the individual artists, where known. 301 pages. Please see the scan of the contents page for further details.
Morson's account of the Light family, Francis and his son William, takes us from Phuket, Francis Light's base before taking over Penang, to Adelaide, founded by William. As New Hardback in a Near Fine Dust Jacket. First Edition. 126 pages with some colour photos. Please see the scan of the contents page for further details.
An unusual and sensitive work on the role that blood plays in the life of the people of Penang, Malaysia. For not only does Carsten follow the process that blood takes from donors, to labs and hospitals, but she stops to talk with donors and medical staff and over a period of ten years of research she builds an understanding of the social, cultural and political backdrop of the community, veins of a society through which blood courses. New Paperback. First Edition. 237 pages with an index and some black and white photographs.
During his two years in Penang the author was drawn into a blossoming art movement on the island and decided to chronicle it. Here he examines how the eruption began and what propelled it, by interviewing artists and appreciators of their art. He also looks at the outside influences from visitors like him to the socio-political make up of Malaysia at the time. New paperback. First Edition. 270 pages.
Often confused with Chinese, who arrived in the Malay Archipelago from the 19th century onwards, the Straits Chinese, or Peranakan, are as distinct a community as say, Gypsies or Jews in Europe. Here the author provides an extensive history of the community's origins and their unique customs, either developed themselves or adapted from other cultures with whom they have been living for centuries. This is a reprint of the Babas Revisited , a 1993 revision by the author of his original 1980 classic. Very Good Paperback. First Edition 193 pages.
A book devoted to the Melaka home of two major figures of the country's Baba (Straits Chinese) community Tan Cheng Lock and his son Tan Siew Sin. The father founded the Malaysian Chinese Association while his son led the party after independence and was a long serving Finance Minister. However the book is principally about the architecture and history of the house. Chin Kon Yit was an authority on Malaysian historic architecture while Chen Voon Fee is a noted water colour artist. Both have collaborated on a range of best selling books on buildings throughout Malaysia with Chin providing the informed text complimenting Chen's evocative paintings, as is the case in this book. 116 pages. For further details, please see the scanned contents page.
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Malaysia & Singapore - Anthropology & Sociology
Malaysia & Singapore - Arts & Crafts
Malaysia & Singapore - Biography & Memoirs
Borneo
Malaysia & Singapore - Business, Economics & Labour
Malaysia & Singapore - Chinese Community & Culture
Malaysia & Singapore - Cooking & Food
Malaysia & Singapore - Constitution, Laws & Legal System
The then Lord President of the Federal Court of Malaysia and two academic experts in constitutional law have in this book gathered together a collection of essays from both academics and those required as public servants and lawyers to implement the constitution in a review its workings during the first twenty years of its life. The subject matter is wide ranging, including fundamental liberties, Islam, citizenship, the King, ministerial responsibility, Parliament, elections, the judiciary, public service and emergency powers. Good Hardback First Edition 425 pages.
The author's account of his imprisonment following his refusal to pay a fine for contempt of court. He was a former political adviser to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. Near Fine Paperback. First Edition. 267 pages
Malaysia & Singapore - Dance, Drama & Music
A collection of 24 folk songs, including the national anthems of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, for intermediate piano with lyrics in Malay and English. New Paperback. First Edition. 56 pages.
Malaysia & Singapore - The "Emergency"
Unconventional Conflicts in a New Security Era: Lessons from Malaya and Vietnam - Sam C Sarkesian RM170
Malaysia & Singapore - Environment, Nature & Wildlife
Malaysia & Singapore - Fiction
The Return - KS Maniam RM200
As one might expect from Shelley, this novel involves the Eurasian communities in Singapore and Malaya. This time the setting is the Japanese occupation during World War II as a background to two love stories. Good Paperback. 231 pages.
Malaysia & Singapore - Geography & Guide Books
Malaysia & Singapore - Health & Medicine
Malaysia & Singapore - History
Malaysia & Singapore - Humour
Malaysia & Singapore - Indian Community & Culture
Kelantan
Malaysia & Singapore - Language & Linguistics
Quite naturally inhabitants of former British colonies were inflicted with the English language. Equally naturally the language blossomed with additions and embellishments from local usage. This book is a handy introduction to the way 'English' is spoken in Singapore. Near Fine Paperback. Reprint. Originally published in 2003. 169 pages with several illustrations.
Malaysia & Singapore - Literature
Malaysia & Singapore - Malay Community and Culture
Melaka
A collection of sketches of students of Landscape Architecture at the Universiti Putra Malaysia bringing to life a varied selection of buildings and other sites in Melaka. New Paperback. First Edition. 86 pages.
Malaysia & Singapore - Miscellaneous
Sini Sana: Travels in Malaysia - Tom Sykes & Tan May Lee (eds) RM60
Orang Asli/Indigenous Peoples
Primitive Polluters: Semang Impact on the Malaysian Tropical Rain Forest Ecosystem - A. Terry Rambo RM100
Pahang
Penang
Malaysia & Singapore - Peranakan/Straits Chinese
A guide to a Melaka Museum dedicated to the culture of Malaysia's Peranakan, i.e. descendants of Chinese immigrants who intermarried with the local population and created their own distinct culture. Before it became a museum in 1985, it was a family home for a Peranakan family for over a century . 91 pages. Please see the scan of the contents page for further details.
Malaysia & Singapore - Poetry
Malaysia & Singapore - Politics
Malaysia & Singapore - Race Relations
Malaysia & Singapore - Religion
Selangor
Malaysia & Singapore - World War II
White Coolies - Betty Jeffrey RM60
Asia
China
Indonesia
Sri Lanka
Thailand
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