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Mato Daro-Malay dictionary to be published next year

Mato Daro-Malay dictionary to be published next year

This will be a registry of the words and dictionary of the Melanau language in Bahasa Malaysia.

Malay language needs to regain people's trust - Maszlee

Malay language needs to regain people's trust - Maszlee

The education minister urges all parties to play a role in elevating the language to international level.
A sorry tale of two Malaysias

A sorry tale of two Malaysias

COMMENT | Who stole from the rakyat? Malay leaders. Who mismanaged Tabung Haji and GLCs like Mara and Felda? Malays.

Malays are not racist, nor are Chinese, Indians and others

Malays are not racist, nor are Chinese, Indians and others

COMMENT | Malaysians become racists because of the gross failure of leaders to give fairness and justice to people of all races.

DAP expands in K'tan, courts Malay and Thai communities

DAP expands in K'tan, courts Malay and Thai communities

The party has set up seven new branches within the parliamentary seat of Tumpat.  
Better understanding recipe for interracial unity

Better understanding recipe for interracial unity

Lack of understanding of cultures and sensitivities can cause prejudices, says professor.
The boycott: Belacan today, blood tomorrow?

The boycott: Belacan today, blood tomorrow?

COMMENT | Some Malays may be convinced to boycott belacan manufactured by a Chinese company, but would they boycott blood?

Something going amiss as nation celebrates 62nd Merdeka

Something going amiss as nation celebrates 62nd Merdeka

LETTER | For nationalism to be progressive and productive, it has to be outward-looking.

Maszlee Malik: The most influential or most destructive minister?

Maszlee Malik: The most influential or most destructive minister?

COMMENT | Maszlee projects an image of weakness, and gives the impression that he is taking orders

Apa lagi Cina mahu redux

Apa lagi Cina mahu redux

COMMENT | Race is used to detract from objectively examining policy decisions and political rhetoric.

Malays have conceded too much to 'racists', minister reiterates stand

Malays have conceded too much to 'racists', minister reiterates stand

Redzuan wants all to adhere to the constitution to prevent racial issues from flaring up.

Brouhaha over khat reveals the depth of mutual suspicion in Malaysia

Brouhaha over khat reveals the depth of mutual suspicion in Malaysia

COMMENT | Non-Muslims need middle-ground Muslims to achieve any real change in this country.

Khat is for heritage and national identity - NUTP

Khat is for heritage and national identity - NUTP

Sec-gen says it is inappropriate to make it an issue that invites controversy.

Khat an art form, nothing to do with religion - Wan Azizah

Khat an art form, nothing to do with religion - Wan Azizah

DPM says she is aware of the Chinese community’s concern when gov't decided to introduce khat.

Reject 'Arabism' if we want to preserve Malay culture, says Rais Yatim

Reject 'Arabism' if we want to preserve Malay culture, says Rais Yatim

It's possible to embrace the Islamic religion without surrendering Malay identity, says former minister.

Cultural confidence and mutual trust

Cultural confidence and mutual trust

COMMENT | As a society, we lack confidence in our own identity. Therefore, we see the 'other' as a threat. 

Is accusing Kit Siang of creating Bersatu hate speech?

Is accusing Kit Siang of creating Bersatu hate speech?

COMMENT | Hamidah Osman’s comments meant to stoke racial sentiments, demonising the DAP as the power behind the throne of Putrajaya.
Mahathir's sought after Malay unity resonates with ulterior motives

Mahathir's sought after Malay unity resonates with ulterior motives

LETTER | "This ‘call for unity’ is clearly yet another chess move in the game of politics he loves to play."

What if all Malay parties joined Bersatu?

What if all Malay parties joined Bersatu?

COMMENT | If Mahathir is successful, it will be a nullification of the GE14 results, which effectively brought a more multi-racial coalition into power.

Umno is not the Malays, the Malays are not Umno

Umno is not the Malays, the Malays are not Umno

COMMENT | Umno is just another political party. It does not carry the burden of the entire race on its shoulders.

DAP's brand of multiracial politics is 'bullshit' - Lokman

DAP's brand of multiracial politics is 'bullshit' - Lokman

Umno man says DAP wanted to strip the Malay community of its special privileges and rights. 

Tolerance is not a one-way street

Tolerance is not a one-way street

COMMENT | "Sadly, in this multi-racial, multi-religion country of ours, the Malaysian way of tolerating religious beliefs and practices very often is one-sided."

Cotton wool wrap for Malays, barbed wire for non-Muslims

Cotton wool wrap for Malays, barbed wire for non-Muslims

COMMENT | 'Malays are slighted by the smallest provocation, but they are free to insult other religions without serious reprimand.'

Musings on a nation gone half-mad

Musings on a nation gone half-mad

COMMENT | "The wealthy and the powerful are having a field day, of the remains of their day perhaps."