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What is a Not-for-Profit School? (opens the original)
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From its early beginnings to its 80th anniversary, The Alice Smith School has remained committed to the not-for-profit model, and is the only international school in Malaysia to operate this way. But what does that actually mean in practice? How does it shape the way a school is run day to day, and where does the money go when there’s a surplus? With our guests from The Alice Smith School, we’ll unpack how the not-for-profit model works, and how it allows the school to invest in an environment t
What Makes A Bonsai... A Bonsai? (opens the original)
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How do you turn an ordinary tree into a bonsai? And at what point does a small tree become a work of art? We get a beginner’s guide to bonsai, from shaping and caring for these miniature trees to the patience and artistry behind them. We also find out what suiseki is, and look back at Malaysia’s first time hosting the World Bonsai Convention. Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are the Untold Stories of Malaysia’s Formation? (opens the original)
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When we talk about September 16, 1963, our standard history textbooks often refer to the formation of Malaysia to a simple timeline of diplomatic handshakes between Kuala Lumpur and London. But if we take a closer look at Sabah, and the broader regional landscape, we get to uncover a far richer and higher-stakes narrative. It’s a story shaped by fierce debates over state autonomy, wartime resistance movements and complex cross-border ties across Southeast Asia that existed long before our modern
How Does Sport Become A Tool Of Diplomacy? (opens the original)
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Sport is often seen as something that brings people together, but it can also be a powerful tool of international politics. From hosting the Olympics and World Cup to sending athletes abroad and using sporting exchanges to build relationships, countries have long used sport to project their image, build influence and pursue diplomatic goals. But how exactly does sports diplomacy work? In this episode, we speak to Haresh Deol, a sports journalist and the founder of the news platform TwentyTwo13.
Merdeka: What Were the Landmarks on our Road to Independence? (opens the original)
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Before that unforgettable "Merdeka!" cry rang out seven times at Dataran Merdeka, Malaya's path to independence was littered with false starts, stalled negotiations, and moments that almost changed history's course. We take a look into the road not taken with Eddin Khoo. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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