What Do We Know About Poverty?

Mifzal Mohammed, Outreach Manager, Malaysian Institute for Debate and Public Speaking | Jun Jabar, Programme Manager, Inclusive Development and Growth, UNDP Malaysia

27-Jun-18 15:00

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The inaugural edition of Weekend of Knowledge Evolution Forums 2018 aims to bring together a combination of subject matter experts and Malaysia's best debaters to discuss critical issues facing our country today. Programme director Mifzal Mohammed explains how the idea for this forum come about. Joining him is UNDP Malaysia’s Jun Jabar, who will be speaking on a panel about poverty in Malaysia.

Produced by: Chua Ern Teck

Presented by: Chua Ern Teck

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Categories: Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Social Issues, Education

Tags: B40, MIDP, Youth, Poverty, Debate, Public Speaking, WOKE, The Bigger Picture, Live and Learn,

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