The Prince of Mount Tahan

Ishak Haji Muhammad (1909-1991) was one of Malaysia's pioneer nationalists. His patriotism caused him to abandon a safe and comfortable career as a government officer under the British colonial administration and to launch himself into politics and writing instead. In the politica l field he swiftly emerged as a fearless critic of colonialism and became one of the leaders of the now defunct Malay Nationalist Party. For his pains he was imprisoned by the British both before and after the Second World War.