This time we venture into the curious emphasis on "passivity" that is taken for granted in everyday Malay expressions. What does this say about our distinct appreciation of tact? Is there more to it than just an aversion to confrontation or straight-talking? More importantly, is it even properly "passive?"

Produced by: Ahmad Fuad Rahmat, Haniff Baharudin

Presented by: Ahmad Fuad Rahmat

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Categories:  History,  People and Places,  Education

Tags:  Night School,  The Trying Game,  lemah-lembut,  rendah diri,  apakan daya,  tidak kesampaian,  tolak ansur,