Status Updates From Straits Eclectic

#11 Diaspora by William Tham Wai Liang

"All of us were united by only a shared heritage of memory."

#10 Malaysian First, Muslim Second, Malay Third by Azira Aziz

Now this is a story I've heard from distant relatives. I'm glad it's documented.

#6 On Armenian Street by Soon-Tzu Speechley
"...each eviction represents a family history lost, a neighbourhood community scattered, and a way of life erased."

Even sadder that some if not most local histories are overlooked and failed to be documented. What's to developed if you forget your own beginnings?

#6 Young and Disillusioned Malaysia by Sally Sloth

Tough read for someone with limited vocabulary, though I can relate with the fact that I'm amongst those grown up with privilege. Third last paragraph is spot on.

#5 Malay in Inverted Commas by Muhd Febriansyah

"...I've realised that learning to appreciate that everyone is from a different background is the path to understanding the true meaning of becoming the children of all nations."

Seeking identity through music and entertaiment. Interesting to know that Malaysia had its fair share of influence.

It's ironic that centralisation makes our country more fragmented. Nice to see through the perspective of a Sabahan.

#1 Understanding Return by Lily Jamaludin

Not that compelling for me, most probably because of my disinterest in politics.