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A Malaysian MP's proposal to rename the Rafflesia flower has been criticized by academician and naturalist Datuk Prof Dr Ghazally Ismail. Ghazally called the proposal, made in the name of decolonization, embarrassing and reflective of a lack of understanding of scientific classification. He argued that renaming the flower wouldn't undo colonial history and trivializes the impact of colonialism, instead urging focus on pressing national issues. He also pointed out the absurdity of renaming established scientific names and warned against politicizing scientific nomenclature.
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