This book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of money in Malaysia from its early days to the modern era. Beginning with a basic explanation of the function of money, the book then traces the history of Malaysian numismatics, including traditional forms of currency, coins from Malay kingdoms, and currencies introduced during the European colonial period. It then discusses ch…
Malaysia had not been spared from the disatorus effects of attacks on the currencies and stock markets of Southeast Asian countries which started in July 1997 beginning with Thailand. It is hoped that readers will find book a useful source of reference in understanding better what unfettered currency trading can do to them and their country. It is hoped that readers will find book a useful sour…