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During the colonial period, the Peranakan Chinese played a vital role in the economics and cultural spheres of the Malay-Indonesian port cities. The cultural and literary contributions led by Peranakan writers represent the intellectual expressions of their community.

In response to the evolving times, including shifts in women’s roles in education and the economy, the Peranakan community recognised the pressing need for reform. Many were involved in translation works, involving Malay, English, and Mandarin, and played a pivotal role in introducing Chinese cultural corpus and Western ideas into Malay. These efforts marked significant milestones in the region's intellectual history.

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Alumni will be attending the event online via Zoom only.