May 13 more accurately ‘genocidal’ than racial riots

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If May 13, 1969 was a race riot, why did a disproportionate number of Malaysian Chinese die. If May 13 was a race riot, why was no one punished for the murder, maiming and carnage they committed?

Malaysia: Upholding the nation’s origins

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Clive Kessler argues that Malaysia, notably its major political elements, are these days divided not between those who uphold the social contract and those who would prefer to repudiate it. All sides, all the main political actors and commentators want what they see the nation’s foundational covenant as they see it — labelled by some as the “social contract” and by others, for much longer, as the “Merdeka agreements” — honoured. The problem, theirs and the nation’s, is that they disagree fundamentally what those agreements are, what that “contract” is, what the nation’s foundational covenant says and means.

UMNO’s 61st general assembly:Playing to the gallery?

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RSIS Commentaries: Prime Minister Najib Razak defended Malay special rights when addressing the 61st UMNO General Assembly. He was seeking to protect his own standing in UMNO and to rally the party to face the next general election.

Malaysia: Consensus on ‘social contract’ imperative

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Clive Kessler calls for a thorough research to establish what the “Social Contract” in Malaysia is all about. What is clear though, is that “Ketuanan Melayu” was never part of the “Social Contract.”

Malaysia: The true meaning of a constitution

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Nurul Izzah explains the importance of understanding the role and meaning of a constitution.

Malaysia or Malaysaja? Part II

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Nurul Izzah, MP for Lembah Pantai, de-constructs further the notion of Malay Rights, Malay privileges and Malay supremacy.

Malaysia: What social contract?

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Clive Kessler argues that there is no such thing as a Merdeka social contract.

The ultimate Malaysian debate: Malaysia or Malaysaja?

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Nurul Izzah articulates coherently on what is wrong with “Ketuanan Melayu” (Malay supremacy) and legitimate wishes of most Malaysians in ensuring the rights of all Malaysians are protected.

Malaysia/Singapore as immigrant societies

Anthony Reid argues that Malaysia and Singapore are actually immigrant societies and provides evidence to that effect. He further argues, that in recognizing that fact, better policies can be formulated to address issues that plague both nations.

The Bastardisation of Malaysia’s “Social Contract” – Part 2

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Art Harun provides a historical account on how the current bastardised understanding of the “Social Contract” was developed.