Malaysia sits at the apex of the sea lines of communication, one of the gateways of international trade. Following the publication of his book, 'Empire of the Winds: The Global Role of Asia's Great Archipelago', we speak to veteran journalist Philip Bowring, for his thoughts on Malaysia's maritime history.

Presented by: Lyn Mak

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