Tonight, we step into the past with Ninot Aziz, the author behind Kepulauan Melayu: Ensiklopedia Berilustrasi Tamadun Dunia Silam, a treasure trove of stories from Malaysia’s ancient kingdoms. This episode explores the epic Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa of Kedah, Sulalatus Salatin of Melaka, Negarakertagama of Majapahit, and Talang Tuwo of Srivijaya. Join us as we uncover the rich heritage, values, and societal visions of these timeless tales, including early ideas that echo today’s Sustainable Development Goals.

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