Negotiating Dual Identities: A Case Study on the Narratives of Two Myanmar Refugee Youths Living in Malaysia

The educational, social, and emotional impact of COVID19 on Rohingya refugee youth: Implications for educators and policymakers

“…The current and growing body of literature on Rohingya refugee youth focuses upon their education ( Guglielmi et al, 2020b ), literacy ( Ali et al, 2020 ), mental health ( Frounfelker et al, 2019 ), and identity ( Bakali and Wasty, 2020 , Oosterom et al, 2019 ). In exploring identity, a qualitative case study elucidates the experiences of two Rohingya refugee boys in Malaysia who, in light of being legally unrecognized as refugees, utilize linguistic and social capital through performing patriotism and assimilating to local culture to cultivate a sense of belonging ( Lee, 2020 ). In Myanmar, youth in Kachin State resist state actors through active political participation to defend the multi-ethnic Arkanese population, including Rohingya displaced populations, to build, maintain and reify self-identity ( Oosterom et al, 2019 ).…”

“…The Rohingya refugee crisis is a continuation of a decades-long campaign of state-sanctioned persecution ( Chan, 2005 ; United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs [UNOCHA], 2018; Rahman & Mohajan, 2019 ). As a militarized state with a predominantly Buddhist population, Myanmar engages in both a systematic and systemic erasure of Rohingya existence, despite its deep historical roots in the country ( Chan, 2005 , Lee, 2020 , Rahman and Mohajan, 2019 ). The ongoing religious persecution of the Rohingya people dates back to the 1970s, involving denial to citizenship (a prerequisite to statelessness), education, and a systemic disconnection and eradication of all essential supports and services ( Rahman & Mohajan, 2019 ; UNOCHA, 2018; Zine, 2016 ).…”

Domestic stakeholders’ aspirations for mou renewal on women migrant workers in Malaysia

“…In renewing the agreement, communication and negotiation are very important for the success of the overall process (Allmark & Wahyudi, 2016). However, the cultural differences between Indonesia and Malaysia also make the two countries need to adjust their negotiation and communication methods (Lee, 2020). Indeed, culture influences communication behaviour and the way things are interpreted.…”