Malay Manuscript Collection and Early Malay Printing in America and Europe

Malay Manuscript Collection and Early Malay Printing in America and Europe

Malay Manuscript Collection and Early Malay Printing in America and Europe

Professor Hadijah Rahmat will discuss the manuscripts and early Malay books found in the United States (US) and Europe, where there are precious collections on Malay literary culture. These were gathered by Christian missionaries, scholars as well as European and American colonial officers. Learn about Professor Hadijah's experiences in examining manuscripts and early Malay printings held at institutions such as the Library of Congress (US), Leiden University (Netherlands) and the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom).
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