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Special Seminar: Cross-Cultural Dynamics and Identity Formation in Malaysia
日時： 2026年5月15日（金）16:00-18:00
会場： 東京外国語大学 研究講義棟427室（海外事情研究所）
(https://www.tufs.ac.jp/
Date & Time: May 15 (Fri), 2026, 16:00-18:00
Venue: Seminar Room 427 (Institute for Global Area Studies), Research & Lecture Building, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
(https://www.tufs.ac.jp/
報告1／Presentation 1
“The Mediatization of the Korean Wave among Malaysian Youth”
Nurul Akqmie binti Badrul Hisham (Institute of Ethnic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
報告2／Presentation 2
“Between State-Defined Ethnic Categories: The Construction of the Peranakan Indian Community in Malaysia”
柏美紀／Miki Kashiwa（京都大学東南アジア地域研究研究所／
討論／Discussion
使用言語：英語／Language: English
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要旨／Abstract
“The Mediatization of the Korean Wave among Malaysian Youth”
Nurul Akqmie binti Badrul Hisham (Institute of Ethnic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
The Korean Wave or Hallyu, a term established in the late 1990s to describe the rapid diffusion of South Korean cultural exports, has evolved from a regional trend into a global phenomenon that offers a significant alternative to Western popular culture. While the growth of Hallyu is fundamentally driven by the celebrity effect and the high visibility of icons, its trajectory in Malaysia presents a unique case study in cultural reception. This study examines the decade-long development of Hallyu in Malaysia, specifically investigating the phenomenon’s resilience despite early scholarly hypotheses suggesting that religious and cultural differences might limit its integration into Muslim-majority societies. Utilizing a longitudinal perspective on the Malaysian media ecosystem from 2016 to 2026, this research identifies that Hallyu’s sustained presence is a result of both evolving digital media infrastructures and complex local cultural filters. The findings highlight a distinctive intersection between globalized fandom dynamics and local institutional frameworks, particularly regarding the role of authority in addressing public discourse surrounding fan-celebrity interactions. Ultimately, this research posits that in the Malaysian context, Hallyu is a phenomenon characterized by continuous negotiation between global media trends, local identity and state-level cultural regulation.
“Between State-Defined Ethnic Categories: The Construction of the Peranakan Indian Community in Malaysia”
柏美紀／Miki Kashiwa（京都大学東南アジア地域研究研究所／
In the contemporary world marked by the rise of exclusionism, how can diverse people forge connections? In Malaysia, nation-building has been pursued through the categorization of the population into the “three major ethnic groups” (Malay, Chinese, and Indian). Yet, some communities fall outside this framework, among which Peranakan communities are a notable example. Derived from the local term anak (“child”), “Peranakan” generally refers to locally born people of foreign ancestry. Among them, Peranakan Indians have actively formed a community that incorporates individuals across ethnic, religious, and caste boundaries. Although their continued existence has often been considered precarious due to urban migration and increasing intermarriage, a community that identifies itself and is recognized by others as “Peranakan Indians” persists to this day. This study examines how this community has been constructed, with particular attention to its association, the management of communal land and temples and religious practices. The analysis draws on approximately fifteen months of intermittent fieldwork conducted between 2019 and 2025 in Malacca.
司会・運営／Moderator & Coordinator
左右田直規／Soda Naoki (東京外国語大学／Tokyo University of Foreign Studies)
soda@tufs.ac.jp
共催：海外事情研究所／Co-organized by Institute for Global Area Studies