How Do We Bridge the Polarisation in Malaysia?

Dr Tee Chen Giap, Co-founder, Malaysian Philosophy Society | Chew Zhun Yee, Co-founder, Malaysian Philosophy Society

12-Dec-24 15:00

How Do We Bridge the Polarisation in Malaysia?

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We live in an increasingly polarised world. Ethnonationalism and other forms of right wing and ultra-conservative populist movements are on the rise in Malaysia and across the world. People are pushing further away from each other. Prejudice fuels political discourse. Why is this happening and what can we do about it?

Dr Tee Chen Giap and Chew Zhun Yee, co-founders of the Malaysian Philosophy Society, join the show to talk about the issue of polarisation as well as the upcoming International Think Big Summit 2024, happening on the 15th of December, where these questions will be addressed.

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Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan

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Categories: politics, government, Law/Activism

Tags: Malaysian Philosophy Society, the bigger picture, beyond the ballot box, political polarisation, polarization, malaysian politics, left wing, right wing, racial politics, identity politics, ethnonationalism, social media, echo chamber, economic inequality, wealth gap, right-wing populism,

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