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Author Archives: Rosmaini Sunarjo

Rosmaini Sunarjo, a.k.a. Mr. Comic, is a freelance artist based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Mainly operating from his humble studio at the Laman Seni at Wisma Budaya, his diverse range of works include caricature, sculpture, and murals. Find his work on Instagram @artattackrosmaini.

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Examining the Evolution of “Pendatang”

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Vila Somiah, Rosmaini Sunarjo and Ellena Ekarahendy 13 May 201931 May 2021

Between the 1960s and 1980s, the meaning of “pendatang” in Bahasa Malaysia shifted from a neutral “migrant” to become synonymous with danger and treachery: a political outsider whose influx in large numbers challenges national identity and security. How did this happen?

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