Routledge - Malaysia's New Ethnoscapes and Ways of Belonging

Explore the changing social landscape of a globalized Malaysia in this academic work from Routledge. This book examines how the country's traditional multi-ethnic composition of Malays, Chinese, Indians, and Others interacts with modern transnational ethnoscapes. Readers will gain insight into the daily lives and social connections between citizens and a diverse range of non-citizens. The text looks at how Malaysians navigate their sense of citizenship while interacting with migrant workers, asylum seekers, international students, and foreign spouses. It specifically addresses the relationship between citizens and groups such as African international students, Indonesian domestic workers, and stateless populations. This book is an essential resource for those studying the evolving nature of rights, claims, and belonging in a modern, interconnected society. It provides a detailed look at how identity and community are redefined in a world of increased human movement.