REAKSI KESATUAN PERSEKUTUAN GURU-GURU MELAYU SEMENANJUNG DAN DONG JIAO ZONG TERHADAP LAPORAN BARNES 1950

Abstract

This article discusses the reactions of the Federation of Malay Peninsular Malaysia (KPGMS) and Dong Jiao Zong (DJZ) reactions to the Barnes Report 1950. After the Second World War, the Malays were aware that by strengthening education they were able to solve their socio-economic problems. While the Chinese and Indians living as immigrants have changed their view and are eager to live in Malaya. There was a wave of aspirations and multiracial sentiments that conflicted with existing education. Thus, in 1950, the Barnes Report was introduced to investigate the position and improve the education of the Malays and form an educational system for all races. However, this report has received opposition from KPGMS and DJZ when submitted for failing to meet the requirements of the organization. The subject matter of this study focuses on the reactions of the Federation of Malay Teachers Federation of the Peninsular and Dong Jiao Zong to the Barnes Report 1950 as one of the mediums in the voice of the people in delivering a desire to empower and impact education in Malaya. Hence, the objective of the study is to analyze the reaction by examining the KPGMS and DJZ's demands and strategic responses to the Barnes Report. The findings show that KPGMS and DJZ do not agree and reject the issues contained in the Barnes Report such as establishing a national school using the medium of English or Malay language and the dissolution of the Malay, Chinese and Indian venacular schools. As organizations representing their respective groups, KPGMS and DJZ have actually succeeded in preventing the development of the Barnes Report. This study uses a history study method that focuses on KPGMS and DJZ records and documents.   

Received: 17 July 2019

Reviewed: 5 September 2019

Accepted: 12 October 2019