Importance of preserving history

Keepers of party legacy: Dr Wee (centre) witnessing Chong (second left) and Prof Ewe (right) signing the agreement between MCA and UTAR, accompanied by Chew (left) and Wong (second from right). — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: History must not be distorted, and Malaysia needs proper archival management to ensure future generations receive an accurate account of the past, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

He said many of MCA’s contributions to the nation and the Chinese community remain unfamiliar to younger Malaysians, leaving them vulnerable to distorted narratives and misinformation.