GEORGE TOWN: Listing Baba Nyonya on birth certificates will boost Penang’s appeal as a cosmopolitan and culturally rich destination, according to the Penang Peranakan Baba Nyonya Association.
Its president Datuk Lilian Tong said previously, the community could only be recorded as Malay, Chinese or Indian in official documents.
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“This recognition helps the public understand our unique identity – our attire, customs and way of life. It also acknowledges us as a minority.
“Although we are Chinese, people often question why we wear sarong kebaya.
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