Memories of a Halcyon Era: Tun Sambanthan, an Indian Leader Ahead of His Time
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Show Notes
BFM Merdeka Series: Deva Kunjari Sambanthan, daughter of Tun Sambanthan.
Kunjari discusses:
- Memories of her father, such as his bedtime stories of a Lion King and his humility;
- That Malaysia's first leaders based the principles of freedom on (racial) solidarity;
- Memories of the Government's ban in the 1950s on the lion dance and racial tension;
- The unequal standing of Indians at the time;
- How much MIC has changed in 60 years;
- Current position of Indian community as measured against Tun Sambanthan's vision of inclusion and sovereignty in 1957;
- Whether the Indian community feels they are increasingly marginalised;
- Whether Indian community feels there are viable alternatives to the MIC;
- Fragmentation and whether this is the Malaysian Indian's biggest problem;
- The Hindraf outburst;
- The Cow's head incident;
- Whether feels any of today's Indian-based leaders are capable;
- What do Malaysian Indians most want;
- What is the most galling omission for Indians in Malaysia;
"Deva Kunjari Sambanthan, Daughter of Tun Sambanthan tells us her wishes for this country"
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