tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246884666103282867.post9033839523084527754..comments2023-11-02T07:16:46.513-07:00Comments on A Borneo voice: Malaysian historyRuben Sariohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966542282009651378noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4246884666103282867.post-60781975500834609782008-10-10T08:57:00.000-07:002008-10-10T08:57:00.000-07:00Great article! As I've begun studying Bahasa Indon...Great article! As I've begun studying Bahasa Indonesia (Malay), it has become immediately apparent that the true history of the region has been either forgotten or purposely wiped clean. Etymological roots are difficult to fabricate. They are ingrained in a people's collective culture and mindset. <BR/><BR/>I think it is time that the people of Malaysia and Indonesia come to terms with their ancient cultural roots. It is such an amazing past- one to be proud of. Unfortunately it has been sadly crushed under centuries of colonization followed by decades of indigenous oppression- especially in Indonesia-- but in the whole region really.<BR/><BR/>If we don't know the past, we won't know the future.<BR/><BR/>Rich<BR/><BR/>PS-- My introduction into the world of Southeast Asia has come via conservation. My organization protects orangutans-- the great red apes of Borneo and Sumatra!<BR/>I invite you to take a look at my website: <A HREF="http://redapes.org" REL="nofollow">Orangutan Outreach</A><BR/><BR/>Reach out and save the orangutans!redapeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307903233684542247noreply@blogger.com