After reading the letter in your papers, very well articulated by Dr. Ranjit Singh re:Factual errors in History books. I really feel that, unless those senior officials in the Government, those who decide on policy and strategy comprise of enlightened people, who are completely devoid of DISTRUST of the other races, and more importantly, who do not feel insecure facing the facts of civilization, Malaysia does not stand an iota of chance for success in its efforts to make the country a united and progressive nation, not in this century, or the next.
We know the Constitution and the Rulers provide more than adequate protection for all, especially for the Malays and Islam. Nothing will change that. Why then should senior Govt officials feel so insecure that they have to "bend" the truth so that the future generation will feel comfortable? If History is taught with understanding and love for the country, there is no need for the distortion of facts.
Watching the Classic historical movies in TV, you can see that despots in History want to change it as they feel insecure facing facts. Do we have to talk about helping the deprived, whether they are Malays or others, by first distorting facts? Will the Malays feel that their country is being "run over" by others, if we recognize the deeds of Kapitan Yap or Tan Siew Sin? Respecting the roles of all heroes of Malaysia, regardless of creed, will surely breed respect in return.
When will we learn to be magnanimous?
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