官姿億：想要提供对话的平台

“斷繭 Cocoon”策展总召官姿億指出，之所以会以”斷繭”二字作为展览名字，是因为被遗弃的婴儿就如同还没成蝶前就被剪断的虫茧。这群婴儿的命运不应该只有负面的标签，因此官姿億与同学们开始了弃婴议题的探讨，并希冀可以成为一个对话的平台，将大众与社会议题串联在一起。

她也表示，尽管很难遗憾未能找到与此主题最相关的当事人，但他们另寻道路，从旁观者的角度观察弃婴现象，如弃婴舱的非营利组织、宗教师、律师、政治人物等等。官姿億期许他们所采集与呈现的内容，可以呈现出每个生命的价值。

廖朝骥：让人对社会议题感同身受

新纪元大学学院媒体传播与影视演艺学院院长廖朝骥表示，跨媒体专案制作课程已经进行了好几次，每一次学生都需要亲自走进现场，深入探讨不同议题，在这个过程中，学生会听到不同声音，他们的三观被挑战、偏见也被纠正。在挖掘社会深层脉络时，学生会发现不同议题背后都可能缠绕政治、司法、民生都不同面向，正因这些因素纠缠在一起，才有了此次“斷繭”议题展览。

廖朝骥还分享道，他过去也曾处理过社会边缘圈子的议题，而其中最具挑战的，是如何将严肃的议题转化成读者可以感同身受的内容。他很佩服学生愿意从弃婴、性等敏感角度去探讨弃婴问题，探讨我国现有机制的缺陷等等面向。

王俊伟：解决弃婴问题需社会改革

雪兰莪无拉港州议员王俊伟在开幕致辞时，强调了弃婴问题和无国籍儿童问题的重要性，呼吁社会各界共同关注并解决这些问题。

王俊伟指出，这两个问题都反映了社会在身份认同、法律保障和社会接纳方面的不足，并分享了他在处理无国籍儿童问题方面的经验，强调了公民身份对每个人的重要性。

王俊伟认为，解决弃婴问题需要解决根本的社会结构问题，例如普及性教育、提供更好的社会福利、支持单亲家庭、消除性别歧视以及改革相关法律，以确保每个新生儿都能拥有合法的身份。

他呼吁政府、社会组织、企业和公众共同努力，为这些孩子创造一个更加包容、理解和支持的环境，并承诺将继续为无国籍儿童与弃婴问题发声，改善他们的处境。

多元化体验呈现弃婴议题

开幕式后，总召官姿億为开幕嘉宾们进行展览导览。展览内设置了多个展区，包括模拟弃婴舱、弃婴常见地点的展品、故事走廊、问答互动区、标语墙和延伸阅读角落等。展览通过多元化的互动方式，帮助每位参与者更全面地理解弃婴问题。

不仅如此，展览内还特别推出了主办方独立出版的展览同名小志《斷繭》，汇集了策展过程中采集的丰富内容，包含人物故事、政策观点、宗教见解等内容。小志不仅为观众提供更深入的内容体验，更希冀其能在展览结束后，持续发挥影响力。

The "Cocoon" exhibition has received support from the MP for Bukit Bintang, the ADUN of Balakong, the GMBB creative community mall, and the Little Giraffe Story House. It has also been sponsored by various organizations, such as Sperwin Corporation SDN BHD, SHT Setia Hardware SDN BHD, Kobewel Kogyo Gases SDN BHD, and Ggman Agricultural SDN BHD.

Kon Zi Yee: Aiming to Provide a Platform for Dialogue

Kon Zi Yee, the Project Manager of the "Cocoon" exhibition, explained that the name "Cocoon" was chosen because abandoned babies are like cocoons that are cut off before they have the chance to become butterflies. These babies' lives shouldn't be labeled solely with negative tags. This inspired they to explore the issue of abandoned babies, hoping to create a platform for dialogue that connects the public with social issues.

She also mentioned that although it was challenging and regrettable not to find individuals directly affected by the issue, they took a different approach by observing the phenomenon of abandoned babies from the perspective of bystanders, including nonprofit organizations running baby hatches, religious leaders, lawyers, and politicians. Kon Zi Yee hopes that the content they gathered and presented will highlight the value of every life.

Joe Liaw Siau Chi: Making people empathize with social issues

Dr. Joe Liaw Siau Chi, Faculty of Communication, Cinematic and Performing Arts at New Era University College, stated that the cross-media project course has been conducted several times. Each time, students are required to step into the field and deeply explore different topics. Throughout this process, they encounter diverse perspectives that challenge their worldview and correct their biases. As they delve into the deeper layers of society, students often discover that various issues are intertwined with political, judicial, and livelihood aspects. It is precisely these complex interconnections that gave rise to the "Cocoon" exhibition.

Dr. Liao also shared that he has previously dealt with issues related to marginalized communities, and the most challenging part was transforming serious topics into content that readers can empathize with. He admires the students for their willingness to explore sensitive issues like abandonment and sexuality, and to critically examine the shortcomings of existing mechanisms in the country.

YB Wayne Ong Chun Wei: Addressing the issue of abandoned babies requires social reform

ADUN of Balakong YB Wayne Ong Chun Wei emphasized the importance of addressing the issues of abandoned babies and stateless children, urging society to collectively focus on and resolve these problems.

Wong highlighted that both issues reflect shortcomings in social identity, legal protection, and societal acceptance. He shared his experiences in addressing the challenges faced by stateless children, stressing the critical importance of citizenship for every individual.

Wong believes that tackling the issue of abandoned babies requires addressing fundamental societal structural problems, such as providing comprehensive sex education, better social welfare, support for single-parent families, eliminating gender discrimination, and reforming relevant laws to ensure that every newborn has a legal identity.

He called on the government, social organizations, businesses, and the public to work together to create a more inclusive, understanding, and supportive environment for these children. He also pledged to continue advocating for the issues of stateless children and abandoned babies to improve their circumstances.

Diverse Experiences Present the Issue of Abandoned Babies

After the opening ceremony, Kon Zi Yee guided the guests through the exhibition. The exhibition features multiple sections, including a simulation of a baby hatch, exhibits of common locations where babies are abandoned, a story corridor, an interactive Q&A area, a slogan wall, and a reading area. Each section is designed to engage visitors in a multifaceted exploration of the issue.

Additionally, the organizers have published a special zine titled "Cocoon", which shares the same name as the exhibition. This independently produced zine compiles stories and insights gathered during the curation process, offering visitors a deeper content experience. The zine is intended not only to enrich the exhibition but also to continue to have an impact after the exhibition concludes.