Papers on Malay Subjects is a collection of scientific essays and ethnographic reports published in the early 20th century to provide an in-depth overview of the social, cultural, historical, and legal aspects of Malay society. Edited by R. J. Wilkinson with several contributors such as Sir R. O. Winstedt, C. W. Harrison, G. E. Shaw, and J. Rigby, this work consists of four main volumes discuss…
Dr. Mahathir was born on December 20, 1925, in Alor Setar, Kedah. While still in school, he was involved in the campaign against the Malayan Union in 1945-1946. Using the pseudonym C.H.E. Det, he frequently wrote articles about the Malay people and politics for the Sunday Times newspaper between 1946 and 1950. He had long been a member of UMNO, but he only became famous in 1964 when he won a…
This book is a biography of Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia's second Prime Minister, who died suddenly at the age of 53 in January 1976. Throughout his life, Razak dedicated himself to Malaysia's independence and the welfare of its people, serving as a technocrat since independence in 1957 and a key figure in education and rural development policy, which led to him winning the Magsaysay Award. After …
Datuk Hussein Onn, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, is now hailed in the ASEAN region as a political phenomenon- as one who has given a new dimension to the fine art of political democracy. Datuk Hussein has since he became Prime Minister, taken more cruel decisions than perhaps any other leader before him. In so doing, he has shown that he is motivated by the common good and the courage to stan…
Malaysia's first twenty-one years as an independent state have been characterized by stability and progress in the political. social and economic fields. Malaysia's constitution has undoubtedly contributed towards this stability and progress especially when its constitution is compared with those of many new countries of Africa and Asia over the period 1957 to 1977. This book reviews the develo…
In this book, the author deals with the communal problem as it has existed in the Federation of Malaya since the Second World War, when the non-Malay population ceased to be transient and became a part of the settled community. Dr Ratnam has selected for discussion those topics and issues which form the basis of communal disagreement-the creation of Malayan citizenship, the introduction of ele…
The book Ethnic Politics in Malaysia by R. K. Vasil examines the dynamics of communal and ethnic politics in post-independence Malaysia. Vasil explores how various ethnic groups (mainly Malay, Chinese, and Indian) interact within a pluralistic political system. He discusses power structures, the role of ethnic-based political parties, and the ways in which political elites build communal coalit…
This book highlights the political career of Dr. Mahathir Mohamad during his decade as Prime Minister of Malaysia, revealing the ups and downs he experienced as the country's leader. Hassan Hj. Hamzah describes Mahathir as a controversial figure: some see him as a dictator, but many also respect him as a hero of modernization. In this narrative, Hamzah examines the various political challenges,…
This concise and informed introduction to the way the Malaysian and Singapore governments work is based on the author’s unusual combination of academic training and professional field experience. Stanley Bedlington goes beyond a mere description of government institutions and political parties. He moves easily across various disciplines, including history, anthropology, sociology, and politic…
This book analyzes the Malaysian political crisis between 1968 and 1970, particularly the riots of May 13, 1969. It highlights the communal tensions between Malays, Chinese, and Indians, as well as the impact of the 1969 elections on national stability. It also discusses the government's response, including the formation of the National Movement Council, and how the political elite maintained c…