2010: 1

The Tunku, Merdeka and Malaysia

 Posted by on 22 March 2010  1 Response »
Mar 222010
 

Perhaps, in these troubled times, it is time for us to recall the Tunku’s legacy. After 52 years of nationhood, let us demand greater accountability, integrity and compassion, says V Chakaravarthy.  

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Aliran Monthly 30: 1 editor’s note

 Posted by on 12 March 2010  No Responses »
Mar 122010
 

latest AM coverT’is the season of betrayal. In our cover story, P Ramakrishnan says forces are at work to subvert the voters’ choice in the last general election while fringe groups are playing up emotive issues of race and religion for political ends.

Hishamuddin Yahaya says racial sloganeering could become irrelevant if a new government takes over that is better able to promote democracy and socio-economic and cultural justice.

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