Also interesting to note is the following: In Late Yuan Dynasty, China became chaotic, people who lived along the coastal area of Fujian, under the leadership of Ong Sum Ping’s siblings, escaped to eastern Kalimantan — they landed at the river mouth. When they were exhausted, facing a shipping crisis, someone lost their arms. After … Read more
Brunei has always been known to be one of the earliest Muslim Kingdoms in Southeast Asia. They pride themselves in this fact. All their neighbors pride themselves in this too, and of course, since it is fact, it is irrefutable. Right? Good. Let’s quickly look at some FACTS then: It is taught in school … Read more
‘Interlok’, whatever that means, will go down as one of the most controversial books ever published in Malaysia. The question is do we need such a controversial book to be dished out to Form 5 students especially at this time when the question of race and religion seem to be so sensitive. The book touches … Read more
The dilemma currently faced by Hata Wahari, the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) president, is one that deserves the support of all caring, straight-thinking and patriotic Malaysians — employees as well as employers. Why? Because this is not about politics but the very sanctity of humanity. Utusan Malaysia’s action on Hata has not gone down well on the members … Read more
1. Brief background I refer to the article ‘Malay Rulers make known their stand’ (The New Straits Times, Dec 12, 2010). This is most timely particularly in the context of the view reportedly expressed by the Sultan of Perak that it would be most unfortunate if… “real history is erased and the facts altered???. … Read more
This article that we’re reproducing from Free Malaysia Today first appeared in June. However, CPI feels that the article (slightly revised here) is relevant to today’s setting following recent developments and should be read by those who missed it the first time around. ********************** It turns out that the government you voted in will … Read more
The deputy Utusan editor-in-chief Zaini Hassan (left) had recently written that May 13 should be celebrated as ‘tarikh keramat’ — an auspicious and sacred day. He opined that May 13 is a blessing in disguise and without May 13 the Malays would not have enjoyed the benefits as what they are enjoying today. From … Read more
The conflict between the liberal and conservative elements of Malaysian politics has spun off another sticky controversy. No sooner had Anwar Ibrahim suggested that a non-Malay like Lim Kit Siang could be appointed Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) under Pakatan Rakyat’s rule than were we greeted with Nik Abdul Aziz’s insistence that a non-Malay aspirant must … Read more
Pada Mei 1, 1996, Jawatankuasa Sokongan Masyarakat Ladang (JSML), salah satu pergerakan di bawah payung gabungan Jaringan Rakyat Tertindas (Jerit) telah melancarkan kempen gaji bulanan untuk pekerja ladang. Pekerja ladang dibayar gaji harian yang tertakluk kepada harga pasaran, keadaan cuaca dan hasil tanaman. Kesemua faktor yang tersenarai di atas adalah berada di luar kawalan pekerja, … Read more
The Malay supremacists have consistently characterized efforts by non-Malays to maintain vernacular schools as ‘anti-national’. Why so? ‘Anti-national’ was, in fact, the same term used by the South African apartheid regime against other mediums of instruction in school aside from Afrikaans. And Malay supremacists keep citing Indonesia and Thailand as examples of the one-language school … Read more