Race relations and the Federal Constitution

Despite its imperfections, the document was a significant attempt to balance the rights, privileges and legitimate expectations of every community.

DOES our Constitution divide us or does it provide workable arrangements for our multi-hued nation to live together in peace and harmony? At a Round Table Discussion organised by the Institut Kajian Etnik of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia on Sept 1, this was one of the gripping issues.