Archive - 31 August 2002

Closing Tamil schools may be the easy way out of inherent problems, but this would be at the expense of what defines the vernacular school — its character. Concluding a three-part series on Tamil-language education, malaysiakini finds that it is neither impossible nor too late to save these schools.

Special Merdeka Feature The question of women's progress in Malaysia often evokes mixed feelings, with some viewing advancements in education and jobs as close to equality as one can get. Yet, this is countered by the oral histories of those like Siew Sew Lan, who fought women's initial battles in this country.

Rencana Khas Merdeka Selepas Parti Komunis Malaya menandatangani perjanjian damai dengan Kerajaan Malaysia dan Thailand pada 2 Disember 1989, parti itu telah diiktiraf oleh kedua-dua kerajaan itu sebagai sebahagian daya sejarah yang penting untuk mempercepatkan kemerdekaan Malaya pada 31 Ogos 1957. Mengapa?

Special Merdeka Feature In our fixation to re-tell the stories of freedom from colonial rule, we often forget the unsung heroes. Malaysiakini seeks out missing narratives from the past, from those who were out on the frontline of the liberation movement. This is one woman's story.

Special Merdeka Feature For many citizens, Merdeka day is worth celebrating because it marks the day Malayans finally gained the right to rule their own land. For the Orang Asli, it is but a reminder that their lives continue to be ruled by others. If they have their way, this would soon change.

Rencana Khas Merdeka Apakah adil untuk menilai perjuangan orang muda masakini dari perspektif para pejuang kemerdekaan sebelum ini? Tidak mungkinkah apa yang mereka pikul hari ini, lebih berat dan mungkin lebih resah daripada yang didepani oleh mereka sebelumnya?