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Decoding The Straits Settlements’ Coat Of Arms

Surin Suksuwan, Co-Founder of nature bookshop Sunda Shelves

02-Oct-24 19:00

Decoding The Straits Settlements’ Coat Of Arms

This week on Made In Malaysia, we’ll be looking at the coat of arms of the Straits Settlements, a territory directly ruled by the British colonial government. Sunda Shelves co-founder Surin Suksuwan joins us to share what he’s learned about the rich  history of the Straits Settlements, and how it is reflected in the design of its coat of arms.

Image Credit: COVE Collective Org

Produced by: Alena Nadia

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn


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Categories:  culture,  History/Heritage

Tags:  coat of arms,  straits settlements,  malaysian history,  malaysian culture, 


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