Minding the (Stubborn) Gaps – Courage for Change?
Malay-Muslim Community / Meritocracy

Minding the (Stubborn) Gaps – Courage for Change?

Member of Parliament Mr Zainudin Nordin remarked wrote in his letter to Sunday Times: “Mr Nizam’s refusal to see the improvements made but to instead lean on phrases like ‘stubborn gaps’ and ‘social inequality among the races’ is puzzling”. Mr Zainudin instead paints a glossy picture of the achievements of the Malay-Muslim Community (MMC), stating … Continue reading

Myth of Meritocracy
Malay-Muslim Community / Meritocracy

Myth of Meritocracy

Mr Zainudin Nordin, Member of Parliament and Ms Charlene Chang, Director, Community Relations and Engagement Division, MCYS wrote letters to the Sunday Times/Straits Times (16 Sep 2012 and 12 Sep 2012 respectively), expressing concerns over remarks I had made at a Forum organized by the Centre for Research and Islamic Affairs (RIMA). My replies to these letters … Continue reading