Syed Hussein Alatas: A Strong Legacy of Critical Thinking

By Dr. Rahida Aini

February 2025 FEATURE
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Syed Hussein Alatas at his doctoral viva voce at the University of Amsterdam, 1963. Source: Photo courtesy of Masturah Alatas.
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CONVERSATION ABOUT Syed Hussein Alatas led my thoughts to his daughter, Masturah Alatas. In her memoir, Masturah not only reflected on her father’s intellectual legacy, but also charts her own growth as a writer—a journey deeply intertwined with his scholarly work.Syed Hussein Alatas, a key figure in Malaysian history, renowned for his substantial contributions to the nation’s political and intellectual landscape, was born on 17 September 1928 in Bogor, Indonesia. Alatas received his early education in Johor, and during the...

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Dr. Rahida Aini

works as a Publication Officer at Penang Institute. She enjoys writing and strolling along Straits Quay, appreciating the beauty of Mother Earth.

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