Is Nepotism Immoral?

Arvin Thurairaj, Community Director, Malaysia Philosophy Society

20-Feb-23 14:00

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Nepotism – that’s a word we’ve been hearing a lot lately. Whether it's during the backlash against YB Nurul Izzah when she was appointed by Anwar Ibrahim to be his economic advisor or even when we discuss celebrity culture. But what exactly is nepotism? Is it ethical?

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