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When history floods back

By Bavani M
Kuala Lumpur has been hit by a spate of flash floods in recent months. — Filepic

HISTORY has a way of haunting cities that assume the lessons have ended.

Looking at Kuala Lumpur today brings both pride and unease.

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Bavani M

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