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Ten Malaysian creatives map out alternative futures for the nation

By ANDREA FILMER
M. Kumerainthiren Sivam’s short story 'Jothi' (in Tamil) reminds us about the importance of human rights in Malaysia. Illustration by Veshalini Naidu. Photo: Project Future Malaysia

It is 278 years in the future and working is optional.

It is 33 years in the future and monsoon floods still plague states like Kelantan and Terengganu.

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