State-led Modernization and the New Middle Class in Malaysia

Embong, Abdul Rahman

doi:10.1057/9781403914286

Cited by 104 publications

(31 citation statements)

References 4 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Nonetheless, because they have to share space en route to their hometown (same restrooms, R and R restaurants and halal food), it narrows the ethnic distance somewhat, and according to the contact hypothesis, would sooner or later, encourage interaction among some. Embong's (2002) findings based on a study nearly two decades ago suggests that members of the Malay middle class do invite their work mates to 'open house' specially prepared for them. This tradition of inviting ethnic others to their homes during the festive season is now common practice among both political leaders and departmental colleagues.…”

Section: Realities Of Balik Kampung At the Local Levelmentioning

confidence: 99%

Returning home: A reflection on the Malaysian practice of balik kampung

Din¹

2017

AJTR

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This paper explores the Malaysian practice of balik kampung or return to hometown, as a category of domestic travel. Although this is an important social practice which is generally valorized by most Malaysians and is potentially an emergent element in national integration, there is scarcely any specific policy or research initiative that addresses this potential. At the global level, most if not all societies, experience this category of mobility both at the international and domestic levels. Yet in terms of research coverage this return-to-hometown phenomenon seems neglected. Through personal reflections and 'auto-ethnography' I shall first describe balik kampung as a social event, its significance and structural characteristics, before analyzing its evolution in terms of form, function and significance attached to the practice.

show abstract

Section: Realities Of Balik Kampung At the Local Levelmentioning

confidence: 99%

Returning home: A reflection on the Malaysian practice of balik kampung

Din¹

2017

AJTR

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…but also race and religion. In regard to race, the main reason is that Malaysia can be characterized as 'a society of multi-ethnicities' in which different cultures co-exist without necessarily blending into each other [29].…”

Section: Social Network Diversitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Internet use among urban Malaysians: Network diversity effects

et al. 2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract. This study examines social network diversity in urban areas relative to residents' usage of information and communication technologies (ICTs). Individual-level variation in social network diversity was measured using position generator data collected as part of a survey conducted in Malaysia's Klang Valley (N = 808). Regression analyses were performed to assess the extent to which network diversity is related to ICTs. We find that most ICTs have a negative effect on diversity. Only frequent use of the Internet at work, mobile access to the Internet, and reading online news or blogs contribute positively to diversity. Findings support both a tendency toward 'networked individualism' and the more recent 'glocalization' thesis that some ICTs may also afford participation within local space rather than only across distant space.

show abstract

“…First, the dramatic increase in urban land prices resulting in clustering of activities in particular areas. Second, the emergence of new socio-economic profile with specific preferences and lifestyle (Embong & Macmillan, 2002). These new socioeconomic groups are middle classes that are mostly professionals, managers, and administers.…”

Section: Concept Of Urban Amenitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Special Issue 4 : 2016

Conference¹

2016

PMJ

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

State-led Modernization and the New Middle Class in Malaysia

Cited by 104 publications

References 4 publications

Returning home: A reflection on the Malaysian practice of balik kampung

Returning home: A reflection on the Malaysian practice of balik kampung

Internet use among urban Malaysians: Network diversity effects

Special Issue 4 : 2016

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About