How colonialism shapes national identity

National identity and memory are crucial elements of a nation’s cultural fabric, reflecting its collective experiences and values.

So, what does this mean for nations which were former colonies of empires, such as Malaysia? How do colonialism and periods like the Malayan Emergency continue to shape how we view ourselves in relation to each other and our country?

BFM speaks to Dr Jessica Rapson an expert in cultural memory and national identity from King’s College in London, and Dr Sarena Abdullah, an art historian at University Sains Malaysia.

CounterArchive: Fictional Healing is a collaboration between the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at the University of Malaya and Malaysia Design Archive, and is funded by the British Council.

Produced and presented by: Dashran Yohan

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