The decline in the use of Penang Hokkien among the younger generation threatens the continued appreciation of this unique dialect.

Author Archives: Koh Aun Qi
Koh Aun Qi is a sub-editor at Malaysia's first independent online news portal Malaysiakini. She is interested in post-colonialism and the politics of ethnic identity in Malaysia. In her spare time, she enjoys making desserts and believes pandan should be substituted for vanilla wherever possible. You can find her tweeting about current affairs and cake in equal measure at @AunQiKoh.