Certain narratives over the decades since Merdeka have downplayed the MCA’s strategic contributions and smeared the efforts of leaders like TH Tan in the independence process. “His pivotal role in the Alliance delegation’s negotiations with the British Colonial Office has often been overlooked or misunderstood. “Additionally, we have uncovered the Alliance memorandum submitted to the Reid Commission in 1956. Yong hopes the trip will begin to help reframe the narrative of the Chinese community’s role in Malaya’s independence, especially highlighting the MCA’s pivotal contributions. “Many people are unaware or unsure of the critical role MCA played in submitting key memo-randa to the Reid Commission, which helped shape the Federal Constitution.

Source: The Star October 20, 2024 03:53 UTC