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“Manglish is the Malaysian form of English. It’s superior to Singlish when you’re in Malaysia and inferior when you’re in Singapore. It’s known for its love for Malay, Cantonese, Tamil, Mandarin, and Hokkien. Occasionally, there are English terms, too. It’s different from Indian English, which is spoken with a punchy tone, or British English, which is an endangered language in London. A key distinction between Manglish and Singlish is Manglish’s recognition of Tamil words. Singlish denies the existence of inferior Tamil words.”
― Merlin Franco, Saint Richard Parker

“I'm a fundamentalist in the true sense. That is to say, I follow the fundamentals of religion... But for over 1,400 years people have been interpreting and re-interpreting the religion to suit their own purpose! ... These [extremist and terrorist acts] are not Islamic fundamentals any more than the Christians who burned people at the stake are fundamentalist. They are actually deviating from the teachings of the religion!”
― Mahathir Mohamad

“Her crown of white hair seemed to stand like a halo around her in the night sky.”
― Lilian Li, House of Koi

“But she looked powerful. She wore the sun like a shiny pin on the side of her hair.”
― Lilian Li, House of Koi

“By linking something to race or religion, politicians distract Malaysians from the core issue while also garnering support from those whose identities depend heavily on their racial or religious identities - meaning most Malaysians.”
― Brian Yap, New Malaysian Essays 1

“In a world that has essentially turned away from racism, it is shocking to me that the color of the skin of the bakery owners should still matter to anyone.”
― Brian Yap, New Malaysian Essays 1

“Even a child would think twice before touching a hot kettle once burned, but in Malaysia, we simply make new plans, and repeat the same old mistakes. The MSC, E- Village, and the Paya Indah Wetlands.”
― Brian Yap, New Malaysian Essays 1

“Yes, the elections aren't free and fair. Yes, the 'first past the post' system, coupled with delineation of constituencies and gerrymandering, is a problem.”
― Brian Yap, New Malaysian Essays 1

“Yes, the media is biased. And yes, elections in Malaysia are really more a test of each party's organisation, machinery, and the number of flags and posters it can put up than a contest of ideas, manifestos and positions on issues - all facts that give plenty of advantage to the incumbent.”
― Brian Yap, New Malaysian Essays 1

“Malaysians don't like to read. If you're reading this, you must not be liking it, or not Malaysian.”
― Brian Yap, New Malaysian Essays 1

“The trouble with Malaysia is we are subconsciously trying to erase our past. The history beyond the prescribed narrative of The Alliance achieving Merdeka and Tunku calling out "Merdeka" seven times are often undiscussed - or worse, considered untrue and disrespectful - within the mainstream.”
― Brian Yap, New Malaysian Essays 1

“The trouble with Malaysia is, we don't act like we have that kind of power.”
― Brian Yap, New Malaysian Essays 1

“The trouble with Malaysia, however, is that whenever someone criticises the administration of the country, argues against the government's policies, exposes wrongdoing, marches on the street in protest, ridicules government officials, questions accepted truths and sacred cows, or holds opinions outside of mainstream - in other words, exercises his basic right and responsibilities as a citizen - he is branded as unpatriotic, pro-opposition or, worse, asked to leave the country.”
― Brian Yap, New Malaysian Essays 1

“There is nothing shameful about making an honest living.”
― Shirley Fung, Second Chinese Daughter

“Feng thought that her mother's education would give her confidence to speak up for what is right, but no amount of learning could unshackle her from society's attitude towards women, and she chose to remain an apathetic bystander.”
― Shirley Fung, Second Chinese Daughter

“She had nightmares every night whenever she visited. As if the ghosts of the house greeted her with loving arms.”
― Lilian Li, House of Koi

“After all the education I have had, I am reduced to the lowliest place in the house of my in-laws?”
― Shirley Fung, Second Chinese Daughter

“People don't see it that way. It's always the woman who is blamed for not trying hard enough to please her man.”
― Shirley Fung, Second Chinese Daughter

“If you think there is some place else where the status of women in society is much improved, you will be sorely disappointed.”
― Shirley Fung, Second Chinese Daughter

“I can't single-handedly change what has been happening to women for generations.”
― Shirley Fung, Second Chinese Daughter

“Apa awak yang biji benih pada masa buruk anda, akan dituai pada masa yang baik anda”
― P.S. Jagadeesh Kumar

“Do you ever consider the ground you trample on every day? She is lower than you, yet large beyond measure. You treat her like a servant, although it is by her blessing that your life prospers. Without her you will fall, without her there will be no trees and vines. Where will you find thread to cloth yourself? Or will you cover yourself with the skin of another man? Everything exists for a reason. A man is your brother, an infant is your child. Even the worth of your strength is the magnitude of someone's need.”
― Golda Mowe, Iban Dream

“See this Tualang here. It is a symbol of ever growing strength. It reminds us that the bloodline of a man is not important. His roots may be shallow, but if he were like this tree then even his weakest origin will grow into buttresses and hold him up as he reaches for the heavens.”
― Golda Mowe, Iban Dream

“The line of the unmarried grew shorter every Chinese New Year.”
― Lilian Li, House of Koi

“â€� Me permettez-vous de vous donner un conseil ?
� Certainement, dit Viviane, tout en se demandant combien de temps sa visiteuse allait rester.
� Vous êtes nouvelle venue en Malaisie et vous n'êtes naturellement pas au courant de nos usages et de notre étiquette assez compliquée... Les gens ont tôt fait de mal interpréter les erreurs les plus innocentes, surtout dans une petite ville comme Mauping. Je dis toujours que les ragots sont à l'origine de la moitié de nos ennuis.
Elle posa sur la jeune fille un regard méditatif.
� Si vous en venions au fait ? dit Viviane, brutalement.
Mme Carshalton en fut un instant déconcertée. Elle détestait qu'on la pressât.
� Eh bien... je vous ai aperçue par hasard, l'autre jour, en ville. Vous étiez en trisha, avec votre amah, et j'en ai été contrariée. Franchement, ma chère enfant, les Européens ne circulent pas en trisha.
Elle posa sa tasse et s'essuya la bouche avec un mouchoir de dentelle.
� Encore, si vous aviez retenu un autre trisha pour votre servante... Il leur vient des idées de grandeur, quand on se montre trop familier avec ces gens-là.
â€� Je vous remercie, dit Viviane en agitant la petite clochette de cuivre. Mais laissez-moi vous dire une chose, Madame Carshalton. Je ne partage pas ces idées étroites et je n'ai pas la moindre intention de me conformer à vos règles de conduite. Si j'ai besoin de conseils, je prendrai l'avis de Chen, qui était lié d'une étoite amitié avec mon parrain. Une chose encore : si vous avez l'obligeance d'informer vos amis de mon attitude, cela m'épargnera d'autres entretiens comme celui-ci.”
― Anne Weale, The House of Seven Fountains

“She was the golden koi fish. Or rather, it represented her.”
― Lilian Li, House of Koi

“Come and see what the world looks like at the Merdeka 118, Malaysia.”
― Anthony T. Hincks

“Come and see what the world looks like from the Petronas Tower 1 and the Petronas Tower 2, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.”
― Anthony T. Hincks

“Indeed, in the face of the unprecedented violence, it was not the state alone which hid behind a wall of silence, nor the victims, who bound their pain tightly behind it - the whole country, it would appear, lost its voice to silence: 'The May 13 Incident became the greatest taboo of all. When school resumed, we wore our insignia of mourning to class. Our teachers and classmates saw it clearly on our school uniforms but didn't say a single word about it, neither did they come forward to extend any condolences. This made us feel very dejected.' (Interview 17).”
― Diana Wong

“Indeed, in the face of the unprecedented violence, it was not the state alone which hid behind a wall of silence, nor the victims, who bound their pain tightly behind it - the whole country, it would appear, lost its voice to silence: 'The May 13 Incident became the greatest taboo of all. When school resumed, we wore our insignia of mourning to class. Our teachers and classmates saw it clearly on our school uniforms but didn't say a single word about it, neither did they come forward to extend any condolences. This made us feel very dejected.' (Interview 17).”
― Members of the May 13 Oral History Group, Life After: Oral Histories of the May 13 Incident