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HISTORY | Tan Cheng Lock’s unfinished quest for an inclusive nation

HISTORY | Tan Cheng Lock’s unfinished quest for an inclusive nation

Century-old vision of unity still holds lessons for Malaysians today.
HISTORY | Rewriting Malaysia's past, dividing its people

HISTORY | Rewriting Malaysia's past, dividing its people

Our history books need proper revision to list everyone's contributions to nation-building.
HISTORY | Kuala Lumpur's origins: DBKL should set the historical record straight

HISTORY | Kuala Lumpur's origins: DBKL should set the historical record straight

Factual accuracy is a public duty, not optional.
UMK to lead Tugu Negara restoration with RM1.1m US grant

UMK to lead Tugu Negara restoration with RM1.1m US grant

Project targeted for completion before 70th National Day on Aug 31, 2027.
BOOK REVIEW | Putting history right

BOOK REVIEW | Putting history right

Ranjit's well-researched book highlights contributions of non-Malays, Orang Asli to Malaysia.
COMMENT | Where was the ancestral homeland of the Malays?

COMMENT | Where was the ancestral homeland of the Malays?

Let's separate historical facts from political rhetoric.
COMMENT | Sanusi's Tanah Melayu narrative misunderstands Malay history

COMMENT | Sanusi's Tanah Melayu narrative misunderstands Malay history

Historical premise behind MB's argument flawed, distorts historical and anthropological reality.

YOURSAY | Constitutional balance meant to unite, not divide M'sians

YOURSAY | Constitutional balance meant to unite, not divide M'sians

'Some only muddy the waters further with misplaced or uninvited commentary.'
Beyond sovereignty: How history, grievance and identity shaped Kedah-Penang narrative online

Beyond sovereignty: How history, grievance and identity shaped Kedah-Penang narrative online

Data suggests it is about political narrative built around history.
From water to sovereignty: How royal video reignited Kedah-Penang debate online

From water to sovereignty: How royal video reignited Kedah-Penang debate online

Analysis shows historical ownership of Penang, sovereignty and identity dominant themes shaping online discussion.
COMMENT | From divisive myths to shared Malaysian future

COMMENT | From divisive myths to shared Malaysian future

Country cannot progress if narratives seeking to split citizens persist.
YOURSAY | History books - politics of selective memory

YOURSAY | History books - politics of selective memory

'Teach the full layered history.'
COMMENT | Restoring the Hindu-Buddhist foundations of Malay civilisation

COMMENT | Restoring the Hindu-Buddhist foundations of Malay civilisation

Only a truthful history can show how culturally vibrant our civilisation is.
COMMENT | May 13 didn't end in 1969, it became a way of governing

COMMENT | May 13 didn't end in 1969, it became a way of governing

Tragedy has become the most powerful tool to silence legitimate questions.
COMMENT | Historians want to protect their rice bowl, Khairy

COMMENT | Historians want to protect their rice bowl, Khairy

Stepping too far outside accepted framing feels unnecessary, professionally unwise.
'Local academia has self-promotion focus, not to help society,' says architecture don

'Local academia has self-promotion focus, not to help society,' says architecture don

Tajuddin echoes Khairy's criticism of scholars reluctant to correct misinformation.
KJ blames 'cowardly professors' for their silence as confusion grows in M'sian history

KJ blames 'cowardly professors' for their silence as confusion grows in M'sian history

Ex-minister says 'come down from ivory tower' to combat 'ridiculous takes'.
COMMENT | Shamsiah Fakeh: Reclaiming a nationalist legacy

COMMENT | Shamsiah Fakeh: Reclaiming a nationalist legacy

We should accept history as it is, not suppress challenging narratives.
COMMENT | Why do we fear books that tell our story?

COMMENT | Why do we fear books that tell our story?

Book bans are ultimately about the uncomfortable questions they ask.
LETTER | Banning historical books raises urgent concerns about freedom of expression

LETTER | Banning historical books raises urgent concerns about freedom of expression

Decisions that affect public's right to read must be guided by clear principles.
MP moots teaching students about leftist leaders, reformasi history in schools

MP moots teaching students about leftist leaders, reformasi history in schools

PARLIAMENT | Sany says younger gen should know about modern politics, including 'Satan Move'.
COMMENT | Teaching history or myths in our schools?

COMMENT | Teaching history or myths in our schools?

Our children deserve an education grounded in truth, evidence, and inclusivity.
Education reps welcome govt plan to make BM, History compulsory in SPM

Education reps welcome govt plan to make BM, History compulsory in SPM

Fahmi says Fadhlina's meetings with them went very well.
COMMENT | An education hub: Why BM and history matter

COMMENT | An education hub: Why BM and history matter

Nation-building and global competitiveness do not have to clash.