Malay Weddings dont cost $50 and Other Facts about Malay Culture book by Hidayah Amin is out in all major bookstores in Singapore and Malaysia. Grab a copy today! SGD29.90 (incl. GST) Malay Weddings Dont Cost $50 is a collection of 42 articles which serves as a guide to Malay culture and heritage, lifestyle and personas. The book highlights some Malay customs and practices, including controversial issues such as virginity, circumcision, supernatural beings, and the infamous ‘$50-Malay-wedding’ remark that triggered a heated debate on racism in Singapore in October 2012. It also includes a number of stories originally published under the “Let’s Lepak!” (Let’s Chill!) column on the now-defunct website of Singapore International Foundation (singaporekopitiam.sg), delighting many Singaporeans and foreigners who wanted to understand more about the Malays. - Foreword written by Mr S. R. Nathan, 6th President of Singapore - 224 pages, paperback - Coloured photos: 114 - Black & White photos: 55 - Illustrations (watercolour, pencil, mixed media): 26 - Batik prints: 7 - Stamps: 5 - Artefacts: 20 - Logos: 7 - Map: 1
Posted on: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 14:00:52 +0000
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