My father was the renowned historian, Mr Joginder Singh Jessy, author of History books that were used as school text books, from primary school to Form Six and also in some Commonwealth countries. He was a member of the Indian national Army( INA ) and had very learned opinions on how politics and history are intertwined. He graduated with a 1 st Class Degree in History from University of Singapore and had a fascinating grasp of world history and politics, particularly, the independence movements that were sweeping all over Asia and rise of the communist in Russia and the spread of communism over China, Vietnam and all over Indo China, in later years. He was one of those who thought that Subhas Chandra Bose would have made a better leader of India and ensured the unity of pre partition India, rather than Gandhi and Nehru.
I myself, graduated from MU with a degree in history, before pursuing Law.
I have always maintained that Malay politics revolve around puppet masters and that is why a good and in depth understanding of Sandiwara and Wayang Kulit is necessary. What you see and hear might not be what is being conveyed. We non Malays, esp the educated, want to be politicians and intellectuals, tend to go over board and expect things to happen according to what we perceive to be right and/or lawful.
Whilst some are crying hoarse over Muhujuddin’s sacking, he remains calm and is making the right noises. Today he said, he is still Najibs friend and will help him to strengthen UMNO. Yesterday, he said Najib has the right to change the cabinet. In short, to kick him out unceremoniously. That s your DPM, whom many are supporting.