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UPM must probe Malay junk paper after museum's rebuttal - historian

UPM must probe Malay junk paper after museum's rebuttal - historian

Its academics’ integrity now in question, Ranjit says.
Jakarta museum says junk in UPM paper not from its collection

Jakarta museum says junk in UPM paper not from its collection

It says the contested vessel is likely Chinese, spots another error in the journal.
Publisher of controversial UPM paper launches investigation

Publisher of controversial UPM paper launches investigation

It also denies allegations of being a predatory publisher.
UPM defends disputed research, says it's peer-reviewed

UPM defends disputed research, says it's peer-reviewed

Social science, humanities fields open to interpretation - varsity says.
HISTORY | Mahathir Mohamad: A divisive, provocative statesperson

HISTORY | Mahathir Mohamad: A divisive, provocative statesperson

'Given his distinguished record, his ranting deserves to be vigorously rebutted.'
French connection: Impressions and memories of old Malaya

French connection: Impressions and memories of old Malaya

'French Memories of Malaysia’ is a collection of stories linking the two nations.
HISTORY | Significant contributions of M'sian Tamil Muslims

HISTORY | Significant contributions of M'sian Tamil Muslims

Tracing community's presence on peninsula, as early as ninth century.
Keep up with the times, govt told after ‘communist’ book seizure

Keep up with the times, govt told after ‘communist’ book seizure

PSM notes that the Cold War ended decades ago.
School of rock: Academic pens history of Malaysian music

School of rock: Academic pens history of Malaysian music

MALAYSIANSKINI | If I don’t write, it’s all gone with the wind, Takiyuddin says.
HISTORY | Knowing the Malays

HISTORY | Knowing the Malays

Who are the Malays? Where did they originate from?
COMMENT | A rewarding retelling of Jebat

COMMENT | A rewarding retelling of Jebat

This rendition of the classic Hikayat tells the story from Jebat's persepctive.
COMMENT | Happy birthday to forgotten Malay Marxist centenarian

COMMENT | Happy birthday to forgotten Malay Marxist centenarian

Abdullah CD, formerly one of CPM's most senior leaders, turns 100.
Historian lauds discovery of ancient Buddhist temple in Bukit Choras

Historian lauds discovery of ancient Buddhist temple in Bukit Choras

It provides evidence of Indian civilisation’s influence in Malay Peninsula - Ranjit. 
COMMENT | The what-might-have-been had Ismail Abdul Rahman lived longer

COMMENT | The what-might-have-been had Ismail Abdul Rahman lived longer

Fifty years ago, the then DPM died to the polity's detriment.
COMMENT | Malaysia: A secular, multi-ethnic nation

COMMENT | Malaysia: A secular, multi-ethnic nation

History shows Malaysia started this way, no matter what politicians say.
HISTORY | The 1943 multi-ethnic Jesselton Uprising in Sabah

HISTORY | The 1943 multi-ethnic Jesselton Uprising in Sabah

The important event in Jesselton, now known as Kota Kinabalu, must be remembered.
Former left-wing leader Lim Kean Chye dies at 103

Former left-wing leader Lim Kean Chye dies at 103

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday night, say family.
Zahid calls Kedah MB's claim about Penang 'incitement'

Zahid calls Kedah MB's claim about Penang 'incitement'

DPM accuses Sanusi of having poor knowledge of history, Constitution. 
BOOK REVIEW | Thinking of colonial elites remains relevant today

BOOK REVIEW | Thinking of colonial elites remains relevant today

To what extent have earlier ideas influenced subsequent policies? 
British author's book remembers forgotten leaders

British author's book remembers forgotten leaders

'A Brief History of Malaysia and Singapore' is for general readers instead of academics. 
Retired teacher documents 15-year research on Kelantan Peranakan Chinese history

Retired teacher documents 15-year research on Kelantan Peranakan Chinese history

They came from Fujian and Hainan, by sea, and settled down in Kelantan.
YOURSAY | History should be based on facts, not politics

YOURSAY | History should be based on facts, not politics

'Acceptance and tolerance are what is lacking in our society.'
COMMENT | Open letter to our PM: Revamp history textbooks

COMMENT | Open letter to our PM: Revamp history textbooks

Remove factual errors and ethnonationalism from our history textbooks. 
Malaysian-made Tamil film ‘Poochandi’ is making waves

Malaysian-made Tamil film ‘Poochandi’ is making waves

The movie combines history, mythology and a few good scares.