baba and nyonya at Malacca and Penang.docx

RABIATUL ADAWIYAH ISMAIL 211912 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION 2 [D3] SECOND DRAFT Baba and Nyonya: Malacca and Penang are different? INTRODUCTION Background Information:

Thesis Statement:

BODY First Body Paragraph Topic Sentences:

-Malaysia is a country full of different races and cultures colour. -There is a lot of uniqueness featured in Malaysia -Baba and Nyonya is a one of uniqueness of Malaysia. -There are many differences between the Baba and Nyonya community in Malacca and Penang. -The unique cuisine, Baba languages and the openness on the culture environment.

-The Baba and Nyonya cuisine known for their uniqueness.

Supporting Details:

-Malacca Nyonya cuisine has a lot of Indonesian and Malays influence which is sweet and use of Malay spices . -Nyonya in Penang influenced by Thailand where the use of lime, chilli, herbs, shrimp paste and tamarind significant. -Penang Baba Nyonya cuisine has elements of sweet and sour compared to the Malacca Baba Nyonya cuisine is to a combination of spices, herbs and salads to raise more flavour in that dish.

Example:

-Baba and Nyonya cuisine in Malacca is like Nyonya Laksa, Kapitan Chicken and Cendol. -Cuisine in Penang is like Sambal Hei Bee, Roti Ayam and Nyonya Kuih.

Second Body Paragraph Topic Sentences:

Supporting Details:

-Baba and Nyonya language in Penang is pretty different from the ones in Malacca. -Baba language in Malacca is a variation of Malay language as the language substrate or dominant language is Malay. -Nyonyas and Baba in Penang speak a mixture of Hokkien, Malay and English. -Baba language in Penang uses a Malay word from different categorize.

Example:

Third Body Paragraph Topic Sentences:

-In Penang, the first personal pronoun and the second using Chinese words, that is goa for me and lu for you, while the third personal pronoun using the Malay word, which he. -In Malacca, pronouns for me is goa, lu is for you and he is i, while we is wa lang.

-Most Baba and Nyonya doesn’t like to be equated with other Chinese’s people.

Supporting Details:

- They do not like new Chinese immigrants and has its own club does not allow Chinese immigrant to enter it. -Penang Baba and Nyonya are more receptive to accept new members and open to the new cultural environment. -Penang Baba and Nyonya was able to insert cultural influence to the Sinkhek and other communities.

Example:

-The cultural adaption cultural influence example Malay, Java, Achenese, Indian, Siamese, Burmese and British is stronger. -Some Hakka woman in Penang wearing Nyonya costume or at least Sarong and adopted the Baba Nyonya culture.

Conclusion:

-Baba and Nyonya in Malacca and Penang have many differences. -The study of this matter must be done now, so the future generation will know about it. -Baba and Nyonya the unique community that should be conserved not swallowed by modernization.

THIRD DRAFT Baba and Nyonya: Malacca and Penang are different? Malaysia is a country full of different races and cultures colour. There is a lot of uniqueness featured in Malaysia. Baba and Nyonya is a one of uniqueness of Malaysia. There are many differences between the Baba and Nyonya community in Malacca and Penang such as unique cuisine, Baba languages and the openness on the culture environment. The Baba and Nyonya cuisine is known for their uniqueness. Malacca Nyonya cuisine has a lot of Indonesian and Malays influence which is sweet and use of Malay spices. Nyonya in Penang influenced by Thailand where the use of lime, chilli, herbs, shrimp paste and tamarind significant. Penang Baba Nyonya cuisine has elements of sweet and sour compared to the Malacca Baba Nyonya cuisine is to a combination of spices, herbs and salads to raise more flavour in that dish. Baba and Nyonya cuisine in Malacca is like Nyonya Laksa, Kapitan Chicken and Cendol. Cuisine in Penang is like Sambal Hei Bee, Roti Ayam and Nyonya Kuih. Baba and Nyonya language in Penang is pretty different from the ones in Malacca. Baba language in Malacca is a variation of Malay language as the language substrate or dominant language is Malay. Nyonyas and Baba in Penang speak a mixture of Hokkien, Malay and English. Baba language in Penang uses a Malay word from a different categorizes. In Penang, the first personal pronoun and the second using Chinese words, that is goa for me and lu for you, while the third personal pronoun using the Malay word, which he. In Malacca, pronouns for me is goa, lu is for you and he is i, while we is wa lang. Most Baba and Nyonya doesn’t like to be equated with other Chinese’s people. They do not like new Chinese immigrants and has its own club does not allow Chinese immigrant to enter it. Penang Baba and Nyonya are more receptive to accept new members and open to the new cultural environment. Penang Baba and Nyonya were able to insert cultural influence to the Sinkhek and other communities. The cultural adaption cultural influence example Malay, Java, Acehnese, Indian, Siamese, Burmese and British is stronger. Some Hakka woman’s in Penang are wearing Nyonya costume or at least Sarong and adopted the Baba Nyonya culture. Baba and Nyonya in Malacca and Penang have many differences. The study of this matter must be done now, so the future generation will know about it. Baba and Nyonya is the unique community that should be conserved not swallowed by modernization.