The Ah Beng subculture: a popular view
There is a trend among Malaysians in using the Hokkien term ‘Ah Beng’, in describing unsophisticated people. ‘Ah Beng’ means quite simply, a ‘country bumpkin’. However, there has not been any academic studies on the subject in Malaysia, whereas popular media tout it as a cultural icon. There are som...
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Main Author: | Chan, Suet Kay |
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Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
Language: | English |
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2010
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Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/2130/1/SKCHAN_ACAH2010_0175_paper.docx http://eprints.um.edu.my/2130/ |
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