民政党赞同需新历史叙事团结国民

谢顺海：开放予所有历史学家检讨历史课纲要

 
 

民政党署理主席

谢顺海医生

文告

 
 

2013年12月18日

 
 

针对敦幕沙希旦指出由于不同族群对国家历史的诠释，国内种族分离已日益恶化，因此他建议新的历史叙事，以团结国家各族，民政党署理主席谢顺海医生大表赞同，并认为目前的学校的历史课程纲要和以往有所不同，主要论述马来西亚的单一种族或宗教，遗忘或忽略了其他种族为我国自由与成长所作出的努力。

 
 

"目前的课程纲要似乎淡化了其他种族对国家建设做出的贡献，这将导致不可避免的种族分化和没有必要的伤害。"

 
 

谢顺海医生指出，历史科是强制性及格科目，政府必须认真看待此问题，以使新的纲要是公正和公平的。他表示，为了让国家达致真正的团结和符合一个马来西亚理念，其他种族以往所做出的贡献绝不能被忽略。

 
 

"我认为敦幕沙希旦的言论准确地道出了民众对于目前历史课程纲要的关注。"谢顺海医生称赞。

 
 

谢顺海医生表示，在检讨历史课程纲要时，不应只限于教育部，而应公开予各族的历史学家参与，以获得更完整的观点。他指出，我国是由各族领袖一起建立的，民众必须承认和尊重为了团结，达致不分族群所付出的努力。

 
 

"历史科是一个重要的科目，作为国家身份的认同，必须是全面及不应只局限于某个群体的观点。通过来自不同背景学者的讨论，将能使我们更全面理解其他人的想法及确保学生在学校学习的历史科是没有误导性的。"

Gerakan agrees that new historical narrative needed to unite nation

Cheah Soon Hai: Review of History syllabus must be open to all historians

 
 

Press statement by

Gerakan Deputy President

Dr Cheah Soon Hai

 
 

18 December 2013

 
 

The view made by Former Deputy Prime Minister Tun Musa Hitam calling for a new historical narrative to unite the various races in the country after noticing that racial fragmentation within the country, has worsened because the different ethnic groups disputed each other's interpretations of the nation's history has drawn a response from Gerakan Deputy President, Dr Cheah Soon Hai. He agreed that the current History syllabus taught in school is different from the past syllabus as it centered on just the major ethnic and religious group in Malaysia forgetting or omitting the efforts of other ethnic and religious groups in the struggle of liberating and growing Malaysia.

 
 

 "The current syllabus is akin to downplaying the contributions of other races towards the building of this nation causing inevitable racial polarisation and unnecessary hurt."

 
 

Dr Cheah said that since History is now a compulsory subject, the government must seriously look into the problems faced in order for a new syllabus which is fair and unbiased. He pointed out that past contributions made by other races must never be neglected in order for the country to achieve real unity and adhere the 1Malaysia concept.

 
 

 "I think that Tun Musa Hitam's statements spot on as it accurately portrays the public concern with the current History syllabus." added Dr Cheah who also praised Tun Musa for his honesty.The historical must be high quality,inclusive,honest,trustworthy,accurate and just.

 
 

Dr Cheah finally said that during the review of the History syllabus, it must not only be done by the Education Ministry but to open it to historians from the various races to have a complete view. He pointed out the country was build among the diversity leaders and the public must recognise and respect the difficulties trying to impose a uniform identity under the pretest of unity

 
 

 "Since History is an important subject that offers reference to the national identity, it must be holistic and not confined to the views of only one community. By opening the discussion to other academicians from different backgrounds, will we gain a more complete understanding on how others think and ensure that the History our children learn in school is not skewered."

 

 

 

Gerakan backs Suhakam's call for the setting up of a parliamentary special committee on human rights

Cheah Soon Hai: Government must institutionalise the respect for human rights

 
 

Press statement by

Gerakan Deputy President

Dr Cheah Soon Hai

 
 

12 December 2013

 
 

Gerakan Deputy President Dr Cheah Soon Hai has echoed a recent call by the Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) to set up a special committee in Parliament to discuss its annual report and step up efforts to improve the country's human rights. Cheah threw his support behind Suhakam and commended the body for tirelessly defending and fostering the respect for human rights.

 
 

"It is important that Suhakam's annual report on human rights be debated in the Parliament and not ignored simply because of its paramount importance that the report is debated and the state is held accountable for any infringement of the fundamental liberties enshrined in Part II of our Federal Constitution. As Malaysia progresses and matures democratically, our protection and respect for the fundamental liberties of all Malaysians must be scrutinised and improved if the need be," said Cheah.

 
 

In addition, Cheah also called on the government ratify the remaining six core international human rights treaties as soon as possible to raise the country's profile and to exhibit our seriousness of being a country that is respected and adored for its commitment to human rights and liberty. He opined that it is now time for the government to institutionalise the respect for human rights and start translating the spirit and letter of the treaties into policy making. Cheah also suggested that a human rights module be introduced in schools to raise awareness among the youth on the importance of human rights.

 
 

Cheah stressed that Gerakan is ready to collaborate with all parties to promote human rights in the country as it is a universal cause that should not be hindered by partisan politicking. He added that in conjunction with World Human Rights Day, Gerakan has recently launched a signing campaign to call for the abolition of death penalty, which serves as a testament to Gerakan's commitment to continue championing human rights.

 

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大学收生制度须透明化

谢顺海：统一录取标准

 
 

民政党署理主席

谢顺海医生

文告

 
 

2013年12月3日

 
 

针对首相纳吉强调坚持以绩效制作为大学录取标准，民政党署理主席谢顺海医生表示赞同，唯认为大学录取制度须透明化。

 
 

"大学录取制度与结果若未透明化，很多学生根本不了解自己不被录取的原因，从而无法作出自我调整。在英国，所有学生都能查询为何他们不被录取，而后加强自身的弱项。因此，我国大学应透明化录取结果，让学生可了解自身的弱项，以能作出更好的改善。"谢顺海医生说。

 
 

谢顺海医生指出，现今大学录取主要是通过大学预科班（Matrikulasi）和大马高级教育文凭（STPM），他认为教育部应公开大学预科班让所有种族的学生入读，或统一大学预科班与大马高级教育文凭的录取标准，以避免大马高级教育文凭学生受到歧视，因为大马高级教育文凭考试被视为更具挑战性的考核制度。

 
 

最后，谢顺海医生表示教育部应公平对待所有马来西亚人。

University intake must be transparent
Cheah Soon Hai: Standardise the intake system

 

Press statement by
Gerakan Deputy President
Dr Cheah Soon Hai

 

3 December 2013

 

With regards to the statement made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak that meritocracy must be continue as the determining factor for intake into public universities, Gerakan Deputy President, Dr Cheah Soon Hai said that he agrees with the need for continued meritocracy but feels that the admission system must be transparent. 

 

"If the admission system to universities and results has no transparency, students who fail to gain admission will not be able  to know the reasons of their rejection and they will not be able to make any amends to ensure they gain entry if they reapply. In England for example, students can check why they have not been accepted and proceed to rectify their weaknesses. Therefore, it is important for our local universities to reveal the outcome of admissions because we should not have anything to hide. " Dr Cheah said.

He also pointed out with the admission to public universities based on STPM and matriculation results, the Education Ministry should open the matriculation programme to all Malaysians or standardise STPM and matriculation so it will be fair and STPM students will not be discriminated against as STPM is subject to a more challenging assessment system. 

Finally, Dr Cheah said that the Education Ministry must be fair to all Malaysians.