Who is our real Father of Independence?Azly RahmanSep 12, 2005 From, ILLUMINATIONS, Malaysiakini The French thinker Voltaire once said: “There is no history, only fictions of varying degrees of plausibility.??? And so, who is the father of Malaysia’s independence? This seems to be the impetus of our national debate. Intellectually I see this topic… Continue reading Who is our real father of Independence?
Category: Merdeka Stories/Essays
May there be more true Malaysians
May there be more true Malaysians By Dr Farish A. Noor Thu, 30 Aug 2007 I collect maps as a hobby; and have been collecting them for over two decades now. The very first woodcut I bought was an image of the port of Malacca from the Middleton System of Geography, dated 1786, for 30 pounds,… Continue reading May there be more true Malaysians
All I want for Merdeka
All I want for Merdeka By Rafidah Abdullah Thu, 30 Aug 2007 Fifty years ago, the peoples who were domiciled in this land made a social contract with each other. I wasn’t around then, so I don’t really know what went on, but this was the result: The Malays, who until then had constituted… Continue reading All I want for Merdeka
The way forward in ethnic relations
The way forward in ethnic relations By Dr Lim Teck Ghee 30 Aug 2007 I think most Malaysians who were present when our country gained independence in 1957, and who can compare the state of ethnic relations at that time with today’s sorry situation, will feel fearful about our country’s future 50 years from… Continue reading The way forward in ethnic relations