Prof Jomo Kwame Sundaram is a prominent Malaysian economist, academic and public intellectual known for his extensive work in development economics and social justice. He has produced important scholarly work on Malaysia’s political economy, advised the prime minister during the Asian financial crisis and worked with the UN.
This year, he was honoured at the Merdeka Awards for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement. The Merdeka Award was established in 2007 and aims to recognise and reward exceptional citizens and organisations who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields to the people of Malaysia.
BFM talks to Jomo about his childhood, family, journey in academia and public service, catching worms in a drain and more.
Produced and presented by: Dashran Yohan/BFM
- Tegakkan maruah serta kualiti kehidupan rakyat
- Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
- Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
- Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
- Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
