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Of Nasi Lemak and Nationhood | Ru Xiang Khong | TEDxYouth@KTJ

1,650 views · Published 17 November 2018 · 11:12 · Indexed 21 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Coming from a public school in central KL, I got to see “two sides of the spectrum” and had a really unique experience in terms of exposure to culture, representation and education as a whole. I’m excited to share my story as well as speak about the vast range of perspectives and disparities here, what truly makes us Malaysian and opportunities that lie ahead in this “New Malaysia”. “Of Nasi Lemak and Nationhood” 

Coming from a public school in central KL, I got to see “two sides of the spectrum” and had a really unique experience in terms of exposure to culture, representation and education as a whole. I’m excited to share my story as well as speak about the vast range of perspectives and disparities here, what truly makes us Malaysian and opportunities that lie ahead in this “New Malaysia”. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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