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202252 minPGdocumentary

Civil Rights Education

Between the Stars and Waves

202252 minPGdocumentary

Fifty thousand children in Malaysia's Sabah are stateless and lack access to public education and healthcare.

Civil Rights Education

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Fifty thousand children in Malaysia's Sabah are stateless and lack access to public education and healthcare.

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Lau Kek-huat

Lau Kek-huatdirector

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In Sabah, Malaysia, many children face barriers to education and healthcare due to statelessness. One million residents lack citizenship, including 50,000 children. These children find their voices and advocate for their rights. The film presents their struggles and efforts to access public services, focusing on personal stories of those impacted by this issue. The documentary runs for 52 minutes and premiered in 2022.

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