Voice Box Episode 4: Remembering the Rukunegara

Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Khoo Kay Kim, History department of the University of Malaya | Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, former de facto Law Minister

01-Mar-16 19:00

Voice Box Episode 4: Remembering the Rukunegara

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Voicebox takes a look at the power and pervasiveness of the human voice in shaping our everyday world. Hosted by Ezra Zaid,Voicebox examines the impact of this uniquely human instrument and the role it plays in making and breaking the bonds between us. This week, we explore the history, meaning and relevance behind the Rukunegara, Malaysia's national philosophy.

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