Kuok has played a pivotal role in our young nation's journey and his words will contribute to the study of modern Malaysian history. However, I must caution that autobiographies are more of a "his-story" than history because the "facts" come from an individual perspective and are rarely unbiased. It is wiser to have a stake in the nation's progress and development and grow in tandem with the country. So while some may laud someone's "his-story" over actual history, it is fundamental to appreciate how the nation was founded and the challenges we faced. Only then can a true and meaningful study of history take place, and only then we will not repeat the mistakes of the past.

Source: The Star December 15, 2017 03:30 UTC