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News and Articles on Baba Malay
Taking a step back in time Nov 14, 2006
Un-beknownst to its occupants, this was once home to Chan Kim Boon, one of the great Baba Malay literary figures at the turn of the century. His witty works reflected an ap-preciation for satire, which perhaps explained his pen name Batu Gantong, a moniker adopted from the name of a cemetery. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Wealth of cultural diversity Oct 3, 2006
The Home of Batu Gantung lodging house was once home to Chan Kim Boon one of the great Baba Malay literary figures at the turn of the century. His witty works reflect an appreciation for satire which perhaps explained his pen name 'Batu Gantung', a moniker adopted from the name of a cemetery. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Preserving a cultural heritage Aug 11, 2006
Assimilation and intermarriage with the local community produced the Baba Malay dialect which is a Malay language interspersed with Ho-kkien. Chan, 80, is worried that the use of the dialect is now tapering off among the younger generation. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
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