by Azly Rahman
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Dr Azly Rahman |
Some say the issue of mandating the teaching of the Islamic scriptural art form of “khat” in the curriculum is a molehill. I say, yes, it is. A molehill sitting on top of a mountain of radical Islamism.
My question: Are the leaders who wish to preserve "khat" good enough to fight corruption that is destroying Malay-Islamic culture? We must believe that the survival of a nation not only lies in the writing script, but primarily with cognitive ability amidst tides of mediocrity.
As I have said in my previous column on the link between anthropology and education, even the political leader needs training in Diversity and Cross-Cultural Management. A minister of Education from an all-Malay party will naturally push the agenda for an all-Malay exclusivity. Not good. {...}
On those banknotes are not "khat" They are simple Jawi prints. I know Jawi and I know the difference. Khat is Islamic/religious calligraphy. Not part of "Malay culture." Wrong claim made here.
Wakakaka, I deem Dr Azly Rahman's following statement as the BEST political statement thus far for 2019:
"A minister of Education from an all-Malay party will naturally push the agenda for an all-Malay exclusivity. Not good."
Best political statement (2019) series:
(1) BEST political statement 2019 (1).
(2) BEST political statement 2019 (2).
(3) BEST political statement 2019 (3).
(4) BEST political statement 2019 (4).
(5) BEST political statement 2019 (5).
Khat is a legacy of the Islamic culture. Malays and Islamic culture are inseparable 'bagaikan ombak dan pantai', unless of course that Malay is living in Perth, London or California.
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ReplyDeleteAt least this writer Dr. Azly is honest enough to say it like it is unlike the Minister of Education who hides behind reasons of saying it is Art/calligraphy/old BM and whatnot and thus making it as a compulsory subject under the learning of Bahasa Melayu.
Not being honest means the person is a liar whatever the political or religious aims he has.
And once trust is lost especially when representing the Govt., it a foregone conclusion that PH has better get rid of him and appoint at least another clown which is at least honest enough to be believed by Malaysians in whatever he wants to say or implement next.
but the pm r oso from an all malay party.
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