[Think Big Summit 2026] The Malaysian Dilemma: Kita Anak Malaysia

#ThinkBig with us at Think Big Summit: The Malaysian Dilemma this year where we engage in conversations all about us as Malaysians!

Think Big Summit is a biennial philosophical gathering of thought leaders and changemakers across diverse disciplines to discuss BIG fundamental questions surrounding life, society and the nation.

This year's summit is supported by the Ministry of Unity Malaysia.

Our identities are a source of pride, but at the same time, they can pull us in different directions:

When Bangsa Malaysia can sometimes seem to compete with one's Bangsa.

When Bahasa Melayu is our national language, but multilingualism is also part of who we are.

When our official religion is Islam, but freedom of religion is part of the Malaysian social fabric.

When we share one country, but carry different histories, identities and ideas of belonging.

The summit aims to invite Malaysians to move beyond divisive racial and religious rhetoric, and come together for honest, respectful conversations about the issues, tensions, and dilemmas that shape our identities.

🗓 November 14, 2026 (Saturday), 9am - 6.30pm GMT+8
📍 PAUM Clubhouse Kuala Lumpur () + Online
🎟 Tickets*:

Fully Subsidised Early Birds Tickets (Super limited) - Free

Subsidised In-Person Summit Pass (Limited) - RM18 (lunch included)

Subsidised Virtual Summit Pass (Limited) - RM10**

In-Person Summit Pass - RM50

Virtual Summit Pass - RM30

*Thanks to our sponsors, we are able to offer the tickets at an extremely affordable rate.

**Virtual pass is a partial summit experience that includes only selected recorded talks.

Speaker lineup soon to be announced.

🇲🇾 Deepen your understanding of Malaysia’s past and our national identity.

🇲🇾 Have honest, open conversations with those who may not share your views.

🇲🇾 Connect with leading experts and changemakers across different fields.

🇲🇾 Think critically about the dilemmas that divide us, and what it takes to bring us together.

🚨 (Requirement to participate: A respecful, critical and open mind, and an empathetic heart.)

Malaysia isn't a finished story. Come join the conversation about us.

MyPhilSoc #TBS2026 #ThinkBigSummit #KitaAnakMalaysia

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*Note: A PayPal account is NOT required to register for this event. You can register as a guest and checkout using debit/credit card.

Info: Topics explored: Different ideas of belonging, national unity, Malaysian identity

Info: Launch of our policy paper on the rising hate speech and intolerance in Malaysia, exploring policy recommendations, and how Malaysians can be more resilient and equipped to deal with this issue.

Info: Topics explored: History and the true intention and meanings of Rukun Negara and the Federal Constitutions, common misunderstandings, and envisioned futures.

Info: Topics explored: Decolonisation and ongoing colonisation of the mind, Western hegemony and local values

Info: A live interactive activity rethinking and building an inclusive notion of "Malaysian."

Info: Topics explored: National language and multilingualism, how language shapes our worldviews, unites and potentially divides the people, language policies that build a shared identity

Info: A live interactive activity where participants get to step into the shoes of other Malaysians who share distinct identities and ideologies.

Info: Topics explored: National myths

Event venue & nearby stays

PAUM Clubhouse - Rumah Kelab Persatuan Alumni Universiti Malaya (PAUM), Off Jalan Gegambir, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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