Courageous convocation protest has rightfully shamed UM's VC


  • Letters
  • Sunday, 20 Oct 2019

IF THE purpose of education is to teach us values, develop a stimulated intellect, understand tolerance for disagreeable beliefs, and contribute to the growth of human society, then the recent display by "educated" Malay professors falls far short of the minimum threshold.

What on earth were they doing organising the Malay Dignity Congress, knowing full well some Malay politicians were using the occasion for their own personal agenda?

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