Use and abuse of Article 153 by Federal Government

At the forum on Institutionalized Racism in Malaysia at the Kuala Lumpur Chinese Assembly Hall it was argued that Article 153 of the Malaysia Constitution and subsequent amendments which cover the “special position of Malays” have been used and abused by the Federal Government, leading to blatant racial discrimination in development policies and marginalization of the poor irrespective of race and religion.

The following are views from the Panel and Guests on racism and Article 153, in particular.

The Forum organized by Hindraf and the Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, Civil Rights Committee was held on the 17th Jan 2012.

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Chairman of the Forum: Dr Lim Teck Ghee

Speakers: N Ganesan (Hindraf)

Dr Kua Sia Soong (Suaram)

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