The Potential Of Malaysia’s Soft Power

Dr Gaik Cheng Khoo, Associate Professor, School of Media, Languages and Cultures at the University of Nottingham

31-Jan-23 18:00

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Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil spoke about the potential of our country’s soft power, referring to the '90s as the golden era of Malaysia's economy, arts and culture, keeping us culturally bound as a country. So we look into how exactly soft power can contribute to our happiness, and the economy. And then - what soft power do we have to export right now?

Image source: Fahmi Fadzil, Facebook

Produced by: Natasha Fusil, Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn

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