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Dina Zaman
Dina Zaman is a Kuala Lumpur-based writer and researcher. She is the co-founder of IMAN Research, a think tank focusing on socio-political and security matters, and a founding member of the Southeast Asian Women Peacebuilders. She has written extensively for the Malaysian media and is a contributor to The Jakarta Post. Her latest passion projects revolve around Terengganu Royal History. Dina is the author of three non-fiction titles – I am Muslim (Silverfish Publishing), Holy Men, Holy Women (SIRD) and Malayland (Ethos/Faction).
Articles by Dina Zaman
Identity and Home: The Vanishing of Malay Magic
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Dina Zaman
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2025
The controversy around Kuda Kepang reflects the Malay anxiety about urbanisation, economics and the erosion of traditional identity.
Essay: Malaysia’s Economic and Masculinity Crises
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Dina Zaman
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2025
The “Ordinary Malay” is not part of the upper echelon of society and feels left behind by political promises.
Chapter One – The Story of Ya
In this chapter, hear an audio recording of a conversation with Ya, a hamba habshi.
Prologue: The Story of Ya
Ya, an African slave from Mecca, recalls her life in Terengganu, revealing a hidden chapter of local history.
Malaysia In the Middle
Recent global and local events have intensified identity politics in Malaysia.
Returning To Our Roots: The Anger and Heartbreak of Young Malay Men
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Dina Zaman
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2021
Article is a preamble to Dina Zaman’s new book on Malay(sia), Malayness. Her book is scheduled for sale in Q3 of 2021.
