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YOURSAY | Setting the course straight towards Tunku's vision

YOURSAY | Setting the course straight towards Tunku's vision

'Independence only comes when true racial integration is recognised, equal opportunities exist for all.'
COMMENT | Merdeka at 69: Reclaiming Tunku's inclusive vision

COMMENT | Merdeka at 69: Reclaiming Tunku's inclusive vision

This country is envisioned to be a home for everyone.
Let differences strengthen nation as per Tunku's beliefs - PM

Let differences strengthen nation as per Tunku's beliefs - PM

'He championed unity with Malaya states and later with Sabah and Sarawak.'
COMMENT | After 66 years, how united are we?

COMMENT | After 66 years, how united are we?

Real Merdeka only comes when our minds are liberated.
COMMENT | Sickness of May 13 still troubles the nation

COMMENT | Sickness of May 13 still troubles the nation

Religion has overtaken race as cause of conflict.
COMMENT | Anwar, the best leader there is

COMMENT | Anwar, the best leader there is

Rabble-rousers on hyperdrive as their misdeeds are being exposed. 
COMMENT | A house divided against itself

COMMENT | A house divided against itself

Malaysia’s racialised politics destroying Malays and non-Malays alike. 
Queen Elizabeth and Tunku shared easy rapport, niece recalls

Queen Elizabeth and Tunku shared easy rapport, niece recalls

Tunku personally served cake from palace pantry, she says.
COMMENT | Our nation needs a revival

COMMENT | Our nation needs a revival

Government ordained by God is for punishing the evildoers. 
Tunku Abdul Rahman’s eldest daughter dies

Tunku Abdul Rahman’s eldest daughter dies

Tunku Khadijah passes away due to lung cancer at 89. 
COMMENT | 53 years after May 13 – what have we learnt?

COMMENT | 53 years after May 13 – what have we learnt?

Never again ought to be our refrain.

LETTER | Tunku's last speech

LETTER | Tunku's last speech

Valuable lessons in nation building can be learned through his words.

COMMENT | Thomas’ book may evoke debate on Tunku tapes

COMMENT | Thomas’ book may evoke debate on Tunku tapes

It's time to release recordings of Tunku Abdul Rahman's views on May 13.

LETTER | Tunku's legacy in tatters

LETTER | Tunku's legacy in tatters

The altar of self-indulgence has taken precedent.
COMMENT | 63 years later down the road - whither goes Malaysia?

COMMENT | 63 years later down the road - whither goes Malaysia?

The fruits of independence are turning sour with the rise of religious and racial bigotry.

We dance, make merry and do good for the country

We dance, make merry and do good for the country

COMMENT | In the good old days, it was alright for Malay men and women to dance, make merry and be happy.

New NGO to deal with 'withering' respect for Federal Constitution

New NGO to deal with 'withering' respect for Federal Constitution

The People's Rights Organisation wants every effort taken to protect minority rights.
Tunku's inclusive brand of Islam

Tunku's inclusive brand of Islam

COMMENT | Fanaticism has no place in Tunku’s model, which asserts that 'Islam stands for peace and goodwill'.  

A nation yearning for moral leadership

A nation yearning for moral leadership

COMMENT | Moral leadership needs to exist and exhibited from day one, otherwise, we have committed fraud on the people.

Merdeka Day - reflecting on Malaysia, past and present

Merdeka Day - reflecting on Malaysia, past and present

COMMENT | 'History repeats itself, and nowhere is this more evident than in Malaysia.'

Tunku Abdul Rahman died a sad man, says grandchild

Tunku Abdul Rahman died a sad man, says grandchild

INTERVIEW | Tunku Muinuddin says this was due to Umno's deregistration prior to former premier's death. 

‘Tunku gave us strength to fight for women’s rights’

‘Tunku gave us strength to fight for women’s rights’

MALAYSIANSKINI | Veteran rights pioneer Rasammah Bhupalan relives the first PM's support for gender equality.

From a Burmese prison to Tunku's home

From a Burmese prison to Tunku's home

MALAYSIANSKINI | Photojournalist Kim Gooi retraces the perilous path that led to Tunku giving him a second shot at life.

Of Tunku and the beautiful game

Of Tunku and the beautiful game

MALAYSIANSKINI | Famed football manager Peter Velappan recalls M'sia's first PM's passion for the sport.