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Fairoz Ahmad (left) wants to challenge simplistic depictions of Islam in popular culture, while Kenneth Chan hopes fairy tales can reignite interest in the vanishing vernacular of Baba Malay.
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SINGAPORE - Fables form the core of two recent books by Singaporean authors, who weave tales of magic out of history and folklore from the region.
Embedded in the enchantment is a deeper purpose. Teacher Kenneth Chan, who on Sunday published his collection Chrita-Chrita Baba, hopes fairy tales can reignite interest in the vanishing vernacular of Baba Malay, which is spoken by the Peranakan Chinese.
