In this book, Jerome R. Bass investigates the political crisis in Malaysia between 1968 and 1970, a period marked by ethnic strife, communal tensions, and the collapse of traditional support for the ruling coalition. Bass examines the dynamics of the 1969 general election, the May 13 riots, and the institutional responses taken by Malaysia's political elite that subsequently reshaped the nation…
Since World War II the democratic systems adopted by states emerging from colonial rule have in some cases been abandoned and in others suspended or transformed. Two questions arise: Can democracy succeed in newly independent states dominated by communal cleavages? If so, what adjustments are necessary in Western models of democracy? Karl von Vorys contributes new answers by examining the polit…
Sudah menjadi takdir alamiah bahwa Indonesia dan Malaysia hidup bertetangga dan satu sama lain berbagi similaritas sosio-kultural. Dalam kehidupan bertetangga, terjadinya perbedaan adalah sesuatu yang dapat dimengerti mengingat realita kehidupan bertetangga akan selalu dihadapkan pada kompleksitas dan dinamika tersendiri. Dalam pengertian yang lebih mendalam, Malaysia dan Indonesia bagaikan dua…
This book containing hope that in detailing the country's experience in handling the economic and financial turmoil, Malaysians will understand the very serious difficulty the country was in and appreciate the measures taken by the government to overcome the turmoil. It is also hoped that Malaysia's experience will provide invaluable lessons to other countries which might face similar situations.
This is a collection of opinion pieces written by Ooi Kee Beng and published in the mass media after Abdullah Badawi became Malaysia's Prime Minister in October 2004. The articles analyse the many difficult aspects of leadership that have been facing Abdullah Badawi over the last two years. The book discusses the country's underlying problems, the dilemma involved in succeeding Mahathir Mohamad…
Indonesia dan Malaysia tak obahnya suami-istri yang bercerai karena penjajahan. Traktat London tahun 1824 antara Inggris (British) dan Belanda (Dutch) telah memisahkan keduanya. Perpisahan itu, Menyebabkan keduanya tidak saling memahami dan mengerti walaupun masih satu bahasa, budaya, asal-usul, dan agama.
Twenty-five years ago, the governments of Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia agreed to jointly promote the city-state, the state of Johor in Malaysia, and the Riau Islands in Indonesia. Facilitated by common cultural references, a more distant shared history, and complementary attributes, interactions between the three territories developed quickly. Logistics networks have proliferated and prod…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the relationship between Indonesia and Malaysia, focusing especially on how the relationship has developed in the last fifty years.
Contents: 1. Before GE13 was called 2. Nominations and campaign 3. Polling day and result 4. Now that GE13 is over.
Malaysia has long had an ambivalent relationship to globalization. A shining example of export-led growth and the positive role for foreign investment, the country's political leadership has also expressed skepticism about the prevailing international political and economic order. In this compelling collection, Nelson, Meerman and Rahman Embong bring together a group of Malaysian and foreign sc…