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ThinkLeft #8 - What Role Did Leftists Play in Our Fight For Independence?

34 mins·15:00, 1 Sept 2022
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ThinkLeft #8 - What Role Did Leftists Play in Our Fight For Independence?

34 mins
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15:00, 1 Sept 2022
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Guest: Choo Chon Kai, Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM)

There was a strong leftist movement in Malaysia pre-independence. In fact, leftist parties were integral in the fight against the British and gaining independence. On this episode, we explore what role leftist parties played in the 40s and 50s and how and why they eventually got squashed. What lessons can we learn from the past?

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Presenter: Dashran Yohan

Producer: Dashran Yohan

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