Introduction by CPI We are reproducing below two tributes paid to Lim Kit Siang on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The CPI joins the many Malaysians wishing him many happy returns, and recognizing his extraordinary contribution to the nation through his dogged struggle for the preservation of our parliamentary democratic system and fight for… Continue reading Saluting a True Malaysian Son
Month: February 2011
‘Interlok a classic work of Malaysian racism’
In remarks for Malaysiakini (see below the M’kini article) following his open letter calling on the Government to withdraw Interlok as a literature school text, Dr Lim Teck Ghee expressed his dismay that the book with its racially tainted messages – both direct and indirect – could have been selected as a school text.… Continue reading ‘Interlok a classic work of Malaysian racism’
Letter to the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers on Interlok as Literature School Text
Dear Esteemed Malaysians, I am not sure if you have been following this issue which is not only causing concern amongst many Malaysians but it also has the potential to poison young minds through its insidious and divisive racial stereotyping and messages. I feel that, purely on educational and pedagogical grounds, this book with… Continue reading Letter to the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers on Interlok as Literature School Text
Malaysia: Now, a gap between image and reality
Introduction by CPI We are reproducing two recent articles which provide useful analysis on the dynamics that are at work in determining the course of the country’s future. One is an interview conducted with John Malott who wrote a controversial article which recently appeared in the Asian Wall Street Journal on the price of the… Continue reading Malaysia: Now, a gap between image and reality
Language and national patriotism: Utusan’s and Berita Harian’s Divisive Role
CPI introduction: This is precisely what Rejal is now doing. [CPI note: Former Berita Harian group editor Ahmad Rejal Arbee wrote an article titled ‘Rakyat patriotik patut bangga bertutur guna bahasa Melayu’ on Feb 3]. ***************************** Language and national patriotism: Utusan’s and Berita Harian’s Divisive Role Clive Kessler The Malay language will only achieve its… Continue reading Language and national patriotism: Utusan’s and Berita Harian’s Divisive Role
Petition to reform history education: act now
We urge CPI readers and others to sign this important petition by a courageous parent. The petition calls on the authorities to act immediately to address the bias and shortcomings plaguing the Malaysian history syllabus and textbooks. Our younger generation deserve a broad, impartial and fair history in their education. They do not deserve narrowly… Continue reading Petition to reform history education: act now
Singapore2025: Singapore Government Scholarships – A case for greater representation of Minority Races?
CPI Introduction It is not our policy to comment on or carry commentaries on developments taking place in neighbouring countries. The only exceptions occur when we feel that a particular post may be useful in the lessons that are provided to us. In this particular post reproduced below, the concerns that have led Mr. Pritam… Continue reading Singapore2025: Singapore Government Scholarships – A case for greater representation of Minority Races?