Beyond the Ballot BoxSyed Husin Ali's A People’s History of Malaysia is a brilliant book which offers an alternative narrative of Malaysia's history, centred on the experiences and struggles of ordinary people. The book challenges traditional, elite-centric historical accounts by highlighting the role of workers, peasants, and anti-colonial movements in shaping Malaysia’s development.
In this episode, we discuss the lessons that can be drawn from this book with Emeritus Prof. Abdul Rahman Embong, Sociologist and Anthropologist from UKM.
On a related note, there is an upcoming event by co-organised by Pusat Sejarah Rakyat & Gerakbudaya in memory of the late Syed Husin Ali and his contributions to Malaysian politics over the years. It’s happening on the 21st of September 2024.
Check out their Instagram page for more information and links to register:
