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YOURSAY | History books - politics of selective memory

YOURSAY | History books - politics of selective memory

'Teach the full layered history.'
KINIGUIDE | 'Flag war' over Guan Gong Festival

KINIGUIDE | 'Flag war' over Guan Gong Festival

Chinese cultural festival marred by controversy after parade participants spotted waving foreign flags.
LETTER | Of school anthems and Negaraku

LETTER | Of school anthems and Negaraku

Music as bridge between cultures and symbol of patriotism.
COMMENT | Why some problem gamblers can't cut their losses

COMMENT | Why some problem gamblers can't cut their losses

Understanding why chronic gamblers chase wins could help develop strategies to help them.
Researcher: Unesco bid for Chinese new villages will preserve history

Researcher: Unesco bid for Chinese new villages will preserve history

Lecturer backs plans to make Chinese new villages a heritage site.
COMMENT | Can Malays succeed, even without special help?

COMMENT | Can Malays succeed, even without special help?

There are already many successful stories of Malay entrepreneurs.
COMMENT | Why the Baba Nyonyas prove Mahathir wrong

COMMENT | Why the Baba Nyonyas prove Mahathir wrong

There's a difference between 'being loyal' and assimilation.
Heritage art competition celebrates works of 25 young artists

Heritage art competition celebrates works of 25 young artists

Competition theme in line with Malaysia's entry into Unesco committee.
LETTER | Malaysian culture, politics and leadership

LETTER | Malaysian culture, politics and leadership

Fear, apathy, mediocrity and corruption drive the way M'sians think and act.
Diversity-driven 'keretapi sarong' ploughs through conservatism: Don

Diversity-driven 'keretapi sarong' ploughs through conservatism: Don

The academic believes not all Malays support right-wing forces. 

LETTER | A need to change the parameters of our national discourse

LETTER | A need to change the parameters of our national discourse

The time has come to arrest extreme and toxic narratives.
'Playful swat' sign of friendliness - PAS rep defends Sanusi

'Playful swat' sign of friendliness - PAS rep defends Sanusi

Different cultures in different places, says Jabi assemblyperson Azman Ibrahim.

Thorough screening needed for foreign entertainers - Saifuddin

Thorough screening needed for foreign entertainers - Saifuddin

He says international artists must educate themselves on a country’s values, laws.
Malaysia best example of peaceful living - Zambry

Malaysia best example of peaceful living - Zambry

The Muslim World League declared this, says the foreign minister.
Sultan Nazrin sad multiculturism, diversity weaponised in cultural wars

Sultan Nazrin sad multiculturism, diversity weaponised in cultural wars

There's much to gain from different backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities, he says.
S'gor ruler sees no issue with Bon Odori, orders Jais to not obstruct fest

S'gor ruler sees no issue with Bon Odori, orders Jais to not obstruct fest

The sultan feels that festival is not a risk to Muslims in the country.
COMMENT | A question of taste in regional culture wars

COMMENT | A question of taste in regional culture wars

Ensuring international recognition of our 'national culture'.
Tajuddin: 'Cai' culture normal in party election, nothing new

Tajuddin: 'Cai' culture normal in party election, nothing new

Zahid says this issue has emerged ahead of party election.

LETTER | Sticks and stones may break my bones…

LETTER | Sticks and stones may break my bones…

But will chopsticks 'break' my nationality?

YOURSAY | Destroying hope – Dr M’s capturing of an old M’sia

YOURSAY | Destroying hope – Dr M’s capturing of an old M’sia

‘Mahathir stirs the pot with a pair of chopsticks.’
COMMENT | Will Pekan Nanas become Pineappolis?

COMMENT | Will Pekan Nanas become Pineappolis?

Infatuation with Western names makes mockery of 'National Culture Policy'.

Preserving culture and tradition through technology and innovation

Preserving culture and tradition through technology and innovation

Malaysia being a melting pot of races and religion is known for its rich cultural legacy that have been passed down from generation to generation. Our heritage widely ranges from architectural elegance through our buildings and monuments to arts and crafts, performing arts and festive events, as well as language and traditions.

LETTER | Promoting local tourism demands a culture of recreation

LETTER | Promoting local tourism demands a culture of recreation

This has been long overlooked in Malaysia where we overemphasised on chasing after money and progress.
LETTER | No one can survive in a world without art

LETTER | No one can survive in a world without art

To deny the need to create is to deny the very fabric of our being.