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ID114686
Title ProperMaintenance and propagation of Chinese culture in a Malay state
Other Title Informationthe roles of the Chinese associations in Kuala Terengganu
LanguageENG
AuthorSua, Tan Yao ;  Pong, Thock Ker ;  Ngah, Kamarudin ;  Khoon, Goh Soo
Publication2012.
Summary / Abstract (Note)This paper surveys the roles of seven Chinese associations in Kuala Terengganu in maintaining and propagating Chinese culture within a Malay state. These associations have played significant roles in maintaining and propagating Chinese culture as far as the range of cultural activities hosted by them is concerned. There is also a reasonable level of state cultural leadership, though lacking in certain areas. But the small population and the outflow of the younger generation have presented a host of problems to the Chinese associations with regard to the required critical mass, pool of talent, injection of ideas and second-tier leadership. The lack of financial support is yet another problem arising from the peripheral role of the Chinese in the state economy and their small numbers. Meanwhile, leaders of the Chinese associations exercise restraint so as not to infringe on Malay religious sensitivity when hosting outdoor cultural activities during the Muslim ritual periods. They also exhibit a high degree of tolerance towards Islamisation programmes undertaken by the state as long as these programmes do not encroach into their private socio-cultural domains. Despite their small population, the Chinese in Kuala Terengganu are a politically significant minority as a result of the political outbidding among the Malays. Leaders of the Chinese associations have benefited from such a position in resolving certain long-standing cultural issues.
`In' analytical NoteAsian Ethinicity Vol. 13, No.4; Sep 2012: p.441-467
Journal SourceAsian Ethinicity Vol. 13, No.4; Sep 2012: p.441-467
Key WordsMinority ;  Chinese Culture ;  Chinese Associations ;  Malay State ;  Islamisation


 
 
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