Malaysia ah? Yes! We speak Manglish lah!
Ying Qi Tang
Self-Published
English, Malay, Manglish
Softcover
69 pages
235 x 310 mm
2024
ISBN Not Available
Malaysia ah? Yes! We speak Manglish lah! focuses on Malaysia and Manglish, emphasising the nation’s diverse, multi-ethnic, and multicultural society. Malaysia’s main ethnic groups—Chinese, Malays, and Indians—speak languages such as Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. After British colonisation, English was the primary language, but post-independence, Malay became the official language, and English took a secondary role. English in Malaysia evolved into Manglish, an English-based creole influenced by the country’s major languages. Widely used in informal settings, Manglish is a dynamic language system that reflects Malaysia’s diversity and cultural heritage. It captures nuances that standard English cannot, showcasing the nation’s linguistic evolution. This publication aims to introduce Manglish to foreigners, highlighting its significance as a distinctive linguistic feature and a key element of Malaysian identity, reflecting the country’s rich cultural diversity.
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About the Artist
Ying Qi is a multimedia designer originally from Malaysia, who pursued her college studies in Dublin, Ireland. She brings a diverse cultural background to her work, having experienced Malaysia’s multicultural society and an Erasmus exchange in the Netherlands. She’s also passionate about exploring creativity through travel. Ying Qi has explored different topics such as multiculturalism, languages, social issues, and more. Her portfolio covers areas such as photography, UI and UX design, illustration, typography, video, film and so on. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to storytelling, she strives to create compelling visual narratives that resonate with her audience on a personal level. Through her work, she aims to inspire curiosity, spark dialogue, and foster connections across different cultures and communities.
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