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Empowering the Indigenous in Nusantara: Businesses, Mindsets, and Ecosystems
A sign at a Ramadan bazaar recently made the rounds online. It suggested that customers should refrain from criticising vendors and simply offer support to small businesses. The intention was understandable. Many entrepreneurs start with limited capital, long hours, and thin margins. Encouragement matters. Support matters. But growth requires something more. If we are serious…
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Did the Malays Teach the Romans How to Build Ships?
A professor from Universiti Malaya recently went viral for a bold statement that caught the attention of both scholars and social media users: the Malays taught the Romans how to build ships. At first glance, this claim seems extraordinary. The Malay world and the Roman Empire were separated not only by vast oceans but by…
The Indigenous Narrative 