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All You Need to Know About Timor-Leste

Khoo Ying Hooi, Associate Professor, Department of International and Strategic Studies, Universiti Malaya

24-Feb-25 18:00

All You Need to Know About Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste—one of the world’s youngest nations—is often overshadowed by its larger neighbors. But how much do we really know about this Southeast Asian country? From its colonial past and hard-fought independence to its evolving democracy and growing economy, Timor-Leste has a rich history and a future full of possibilities. Joining us to explore this is Khoo Ying Hooi, Associate Professor at UM, who has also been appointed to the International Advisory Council by the Timor-Leste government for Centro Nacional Chega!

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Produced by: Sudais Ferhard, Sharaad Kuttan

Presented by: Sharaad Kuttan


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