History must reflect our diversity, says Wee


Making his point: Dr Wee showing a copy of a reference book on history for primary school children at the MCA annual general meeting in Wisma MCA, Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR: History books must accurately reflect the country’s diversity, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

The MCA deputy president underlined that when pointing out the Year Four history textbook had a one-sided narration of the country’s past, a point of contention within the Chinese community.

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