DOES PENINSULAR MALAYSIA BELONG ONLY TO THE MALAYS?
By Ranjit Singh Malhi | 5 May 2025
It is both historically misleading and constitutionally inaccurate to claim that Peninsular Malaysia is "Malay land" belonging exclusively to the Malays.
The Federal Constitution—our nation's supreme law—guarantees full citizenship and equal rights to all Malaysians, regardless of race or religion. While it recognizes the special position of the Malays under Article 153, it also affirms the principles of equality before the law and fundamental liberties for all. These constitutional provisions were never intended to create a racially exclusive state but rather to ensure harmony and justice in a diverse society.
The Reid Commission Report of 1957, which laid the foundation for our Constitution, strongly emphasized the need for unity and equal rights among all citizens. It regarded Malay privileges as transitional—not permanent—and firmly rejected institutionalised racial disc...
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