Tan Cheng Lock and the Chinese education issue in Malaya

In: Journal of Southeast Asian studies, Band 19, Heft 1, S. 48-61

Abstract

The author examines Tan Cheng Lock's involvement in the Chinese education issue between November 1952 and March 1958. As president of the Malayan Chinese Association, Tan was a central figure in arranging a historical meeting between Chinese educationists and UMNO (United Malays National Organization) leaders. The compromise arrived at during this meeting had far-reaching consequences for the future of Chinese education in Malaya. (DÜI-Sen)