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AIR TANGAN TENGKU PUAN PAHANG : MASAKAN TRADISIONAL PAHANG

Author: Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj, Tunku HajjahPublisher: Istana Abdulaziz , 2018ISBN: 9789671613412Call Number: 641.5929595 AAM Synopsis: The book likely focuses on traditional recipes from the Pahang region of Malaysia. It’s possible Tengku Azizah shares some of her own favorite dishes or family recipes passed down through generations.  For more information on the book, you may go …

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Women in Malaysia

Editor: Yun, Hing Ai,Safiah Karim;Rokiah TalibPublisher: Pelanduk Publications, 1984ISBN: 967978035XCall Number: 305.4 WOM Synopsis: Women in Malaysia delves into the experiences of Malaysian women across various ethnicities, religions, and social classes. Edited by Hing Ai Yun, the book features essays exploring themes like: The legal landscape: It likely examines laws and regulations impacting women’s rights in areas like marriage, …

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Bidasari: Jewel of Malay Muslim Culture

Editor: Julian MilliePublisher: Brill Academic Pub, 2004ISBN: 9067182249Call Number: 899.281 SYA Synopsis: The sly wit and silky eroticism of the verse genre known as romantic syair were staple dishes on the Southeast Asian cultural menu, especially in the Malay, Islamic regional centres. Yet very few examples are available in translation for the many readers interested in the genre, and …

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Voices & Choices: The Women’s Movement in Singapore

Author: Lisa Kong; Tan Ee SzePublisher: Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations and Singapore Baha’i Women’s Committee, 1993ISBN: 9812044558Call Number: 305.42 VOI Synopsis:A comprehensive study of the achievements of Singapore women. From the fight against polygamy in the 50s to the ambivalence felt by working mothers in the 90s, this book cuts right to the core issues, combining hard facts …

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Empowering Women Through Education

Contributor: Open University, MalaysiaPublisher: Open University Malaysia, 2007ISBN: –Call Number: 371.822 EMP Synopsis:A special publication in honour of yang Amat Berbahagia Datin Seri Jeanne Abdullah on her Proclamation as the Chancellor of Open University Malaysia.  For more information on the book, you may go to our Library OPAC here .