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Tag: Ethnic
Fluent in four languages, Malaysian girl Nadia’s ethnicity remains a mystery
You may come across a Malaysian girl who is fluent in Chinese, Malay, Tamil and English on TikTok and wonder … More
‘Now we are united’: Myanmar’s ethnic divisions soften after coup
YANGON (NYTIMES) : The Myanmar military’s disinformation was crude but effective. Army propagandists claimed an ethnic group called the Rohingya … More
Asia’s isle of five separate genders
The Bugis people of South Sulawesi are a powerful ethnic group remarkable for their recognition of five separate genders. But … More
Junta’s foes woo ethnic allies with new Myanmar constitution
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) : Opponents of Myanmar’s military government declared the country’s 2008 constitution void and put forward an interim … More
Turkey says 2-state solution only option for divided Cyprus
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday ruled out discussing a federal system to reunify Cyprus, … More
Miao ethnic minority celebrates New Year in China
The festival is celebrated at different times of year in different regions By : Christian Borbon – GULF NEWS
The Chinese and Umno
There was a survey whose findings were reported widely by the media recently. It left a number of people baffled, … More
Nagorno-Karabakh: Ethnic Armenians prepare to give up homes
A sombre mood sweeps across the Kelbajar region, as ethnic Armenians return territory to Azerbaijan as part of peace deal. … More
Myanmar Muslim MP-Elect Vows To Be Rights Champion
After five years without a single Muslim MP, Myanmar is in need of someone to help fight for the rights … More
A pandemic or political Budget?
Much was expected of Malaysia’s 2021 Budget as it would outline the government’s strategies to tackle an unprecedented health pandemic … More
A look at Myanmar’s election and Aung San Suu Kyi’s expected victory
YANGON: Myanmar holds national and state elections Sunday (Nov 8) in which Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s National … More
Myanmar youth look to election and beyond
YANGON: Five million young voters will be able to cast their ballots for the first time in Myanmar’s election on … More
East Malaysian 101: An Explanation For West Malaysians
Being half Malay and half Kadazan comes with its own set of challenges and obstacles to overcome. Growing up, I … More
The enticing sights and sounds of a mountainous market
Though not as busy as Sa Pa Market or Bắc Hà Market, Cán Cấu Market in Si Ma Cai District, … More
Malaysian artist showcases country’s diverse cultures with artwork focusing on women’s traditional attires
PETALING JAYA : Malaysian artist Noor Sarah Mohamed Reza, 30, is always eager to learn about the country’s rich heritage, … More
The Uighurs and the Chinese state: A long history of discord
China is facing global political criticism over its alleged persecution of the Uighurs – a Muslim minority group which lives … More
Singapore’s Malay Dilemma
They continue to be left out of the island republic’s prosperity There has always been a feeling among Singapore’s ethnic … More
What Do the May 1998 Riots Mean for Young Chinese Indonesians?
Young Chinese Indonesians must stand with their non-ethnic Chinese friends, the underprivileged, and all other minorities, and set the course of their own journey. Only then will walls and boxes of disparities disappear.
