Why is there no ‘local’-shaped mosque architecture in Malacca? Why is there Bukit Cheena in Malacca, but no Bukit Melayu or more importantly, no Bukit Sultan? Why is there zero trace of any grave belonging to the Sultan of Malacca?
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Brunei has always been known to be one of the earliest Muslim Kingdoms in Southeast Asia. They pride themselves in this fact. All their neighbors pride themselves in this too, and of course, since it is fact, it is irrefutable. Right?
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A free press must also be responsible; and a responsible press must always uphold the truth -- even if it hurts. This case is not just an NUJ problem. It is a problem that all unions should draw parallels with.
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‘Interlok’, whatever that means, will go down as one of the most controversial books ever published in Malaysia. The question is do we need such a controversial book to be dished out to Form 5 students especially at this time when the question of race and religion seem to be so sensitive.
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In the first place, consideration must be given to what is meant by a ‘special position’ because unless this is made clear we will be talking in abstract terms losing sight of the validity of real meanings.
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