What’s Left of History

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What’s Left of History

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Oct 5, 2017

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We welcome Kua Kia Soong to the show. The legendary scholar, activist, and educator shares his thoughts on the power of history and alternative Merdeka narratives, while reflecting on his decades of advocacy for the marginalised.

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Oct 5, 2017

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