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Why Cultures Co-Exist Better Than Ethnicities
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ABOUT 30 years ago, a very influential Malaysian scholar wrote the following incisive and insightful paragraphs:“I contend that, like most social phenomena, ide...
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Generating Knowledge for a Multipolar World: Ooi Kee Beng in conversation with Danny Quah (Part 2)
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PENANG MONTHLY continues its interview with Penang boy, Danny Quah, recognised by Stanford University to be among the 100 most influential academics in governme...
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