Fans of Kopitiam, the TV series around the turn of the century, may recall the wise and affable Uncle Chan bantering with his friends at a local coffeeshop.
The popular sitcom introduced Mano to the masses beyond audiences in Malaysian theatre halls, where he was already an established figure.
But there was more to Mano than the well-documented path he took as stage actor and director. Less well known was his activism. Mano was also a member of the social reform group Aliran, whose members today are mourning his loss. Full article on Aliran website
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Mariam Mokhtar: If you are non-Malay, have you a Malay friend?
Conversely, if you are Malay, have you a non-Malay friend?
Is it very hard to make friends with the Malay?
The older generation has seen massive changes in friendship levels
Is that your experience too?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=W3pmuAbrbVM