Review of Malaysian History TextBooks

Dear All,

All those interested in Malaysian History textbooks being reviewed to reflect real Malaysian history do sign the petition ::


CALL FOR REVIEW OF HISTORY SYLLABUS AND TEXTBOOKS IN MALAYSIAN SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS PETITION

We, concerned parents and citizens of Malaysia, note with great concern the following weaknesses and problems in the history syllabus and textbooks in our nation.
They:-
(a) are filled with many historical errors and half truths;
(b) fail to reflect fairly on the contribution of all communities in the development of the nation;
(c) are written from a narrow world perspective that fails to capture the wealth and diversity of all past and present civilizations and religions in the world and Malaysia.

In view of the great impact the history textbooks have on the minds of our young children, we call upon our Government and the relevant authorities to undertake an immediate and comprehensive review and rewriting of the history syllabus and textbooks in schools and all other institutions of education in Malaysia.

We propose that this review and rewriting of the syllabus and textbooks be undertaken by a panel of qualified historians . They should be representative of all the major communities in the nation.

The objective of the review should be to introduce a liberal and progressive history syllabus and textbooks. These should:-
(1) equip our students with a broad and balanced perspective of the major civilizations and events in world history;
(2) capture the wealth and diversity of all civilizations and religions;
(3) accurately record historical facts from a diverse viewpoint;
(4) give due and fair recognition to the contributions of all communities towards the historical development of the nation;
(5) focus on historical facts and processes, instead of promoting any political or other agenda.


Mushrooms arise. Sign the said petition at ::

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/reviewhistorysyllabusinmalaysia/

Thank you.