While much has been written about the rule of the 'white rajas' in Sarawak and about the development of politics in this Malaysian state since independence, Malay Politics in Sarawak is the first study to focus on the political evolution of the Malay community in the crucial years from the cession to the British Crown in 1946 to independence in Malaysia and after. The author first sets the back…
This book examines the conflict between Indonesia and Malaysia during the period 1963–1966, known as the “Indonesia–Malaysia Confrontation.” Mackie explains the diplomatic, political, and military background of the dispute—showing how foreign policy, ideology, and national ambitions collided as neighboring countries attempted to form a new federation. Through analysis of documents, ma…
Sejauh politik luar negeri bangsa-bangsa bersifat multidimensional yang selain mencakup aspek politik juga mencakup aspek pertahanan keamanan, sejauh itu pula masalah interaksi antara politik dan strategi luar negeri dengan politik dan strategi pertahan- an keamanan akan merupakan masalah yang permanen. Setiap waktu apabila diperlukan, masalah tersebut perlu dievaluasi dan direevaluasi.
This book examines the thoughts and writings of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles on the religions practiced by Malay society in the early 19th century. Syed Muhd Khairudin Aljunied explores how Raffles's views on Islam and local Malay beliefs were shaped by the colonial context, Orientalism, and British political interests in Southeast Asia. Through historical and discursive analysis, the book…
Apa yang menyebabkan ras Melayu sebagai penduduk pribumi Malaysia jauh tertinggal dalam kehidupan ekonomi dan pendidikan dibandingkan dengan dua ras keturunan Cina dan India? Apakah hal ini disebabkan oleh sistem penjajahan mas lampau yang menganak-emaskan dua ras tersebut? Ataukah hal ini disebabkan oleh sifat-sifat kedua ras tersebut yang lazim terdapat pada ras-ras perantau sebagai pendatang…
Dr Mahathir dilahirkan pada 20 Disember 1925 di Alor Setar, Kedah. Semasa masih di bangku sekolah lagi, beliau turut terlibat dalam kempen menentang Malayan Union dalam tahun 1945-1946. Dengan menggunakan nama samaran C.H.E. Det, beliau kerap menulis artikel-artikel mengenai orang Melayu dan mengenai politik untuk akhbar Sunday Times di antara tahun 1946 hingga 1950. Beliau telah lama menjad…
Women, Politics, and Change draws on both oral and written historical and sociological material to examine the development of the women’s section of the senior party in government in Peninsular Malaysia. This section the Pergerakan Kaum Ibu Umno, have ben pre-eminent amongst women’s political organizations in the country. The book examines the structure, activities and interests of the Kaum…
This book offers a panoramic yet in-depth historical analysis of the inter-linkages between India and Malaysia, which are a microcosm of the much larger relationship between South Asia and Southeast Asia, as these have evolved for more than two millennia. Both regions shared rich traditions, first of their Hindu and Buddhist, and later of their Islamic heritage. Till the arrival of European col…
MAHATHIR'S ECONOMIC POLICIES contains articles reviewing various aspects of economic policies introduced and implemented since Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohammad took over as Prime Minister of Malaysia in 1981. These articles by various authoritative commentators, including the Premier himself, examine various recent government economic policies, including the 'Look East policy, Malaysia-Japan …
This study examines the two major Malay political parties in Malaysia, the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) and Partai Islam (PAS), focusing on the years 1945 - 1969 to coincide with the emergence of broadly based political parties and the ending of an era in Malaysian politics with the tragic racial riots in May 1969. There is an introductory chapter giving an overview of the pre-196…