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The Accidental Malay

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A journey of identity and ambition in Malaysia.

This book would be a good read for someone who is interested in exploring issues of identity and ambition within the context of Malaysia's racial policies. The story follows Jasmine Leong, a woman who discovers her Malay Muslim identity and how it threatens her aspirations to become the next CEO of her family's billion-ringgit company. Through her journey, the book delves into the human cost of a country's racial policies and challenges the societal expectations placed on individuals. It offers a compelling narrative that explores themes of self-discovery, cultural identity, and the pursuit of one's dreams.

  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize (2022)
  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Best Literary Work (2023)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Accidental Malay

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ISBN: 9789814984676
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2022-08-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.58
(rated by 649 readers)

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Winner of the 2022 Epigram Books Fiction Prize. Jasmine Leong wants to be the next CEO of Phoenix, her family's billion-ringgit company known especially for its bak kwa. But when Jasmine discovers she is actually a Malay Muslim, her newfound identity threatens to upend her life and ambitions. Set in Kuala Lumpur and other areas of Malaysia, The Accidental Malay examines the human cost of a country's racial policies, and paints a portrait of a woman unwilling to accept the fate history has designated for her.
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A journey of identity and ambition in Malaysia.

This book would be a good read for someone who is interested in exploring issues of identity and ambition within the context of Malaysia's racial policies. The story follows Jasmine Leong, a woman who discovers her Malay Muslim identity and how it threatens her aspirations to become the next CEO of her family's billion-ringgit company. Through her journey, the book delves into the human cost of a country's racial policies and challenges the societal expectations placed on individuals. It offers a compelling narrative that explores themes of self-discovery, cultural identity, and the pursuit of one's dreams.

  • Epigram Books Fiction Prize (2022)
  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Best Literary Work (2023)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.