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Awareness of history is a must

By / March 17, 2025

Awareness of history is a must

March 17, 2025

IN BRIEF | 10 min read

  • By Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee, NUS Malay Studies.

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This story first appeared in Suria News Online and NUSNews on 14 March 2025.

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