Old Malaya, new Malaysia


An encounter, a recent study and a new book provide food for thought about what makes a true Malaysian.

LAST week, I decided to wear a simple blouse and knee-length skirt instead of my usual kebaya and batik sarong to work. I stopped by a local bank to run some errands.

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Opinion , Lyana Khairuddin , columnist

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