Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, D.M.N., K.O.M., C.H., has had a distinguished career as a lawyer, statesman, diplomat and Prime Minister. The Tunku was born on 8th February 1903 and is a prince of the royal house of Kedah. He was educated at St. Catherine's College, Cambridge and graduated as a Bachelor of Arts in law and history. He was called to the Bar from the Inner Temple in 1948. In 194…
This book is an important biography that reviews the life and political role of Tun Datu Haji Mustapha bin Datu Harun, a central figure in Sabah's history. Written by Abdullah Hussain, this work describes Mustapha's life journey from his Bajau-Suluk family background, his struggles during the Japanese occupation, to his role in the Sabah independence negotiations and the formation of Malaysia. …
Dr Mahathir Mohamad represents a new generation of self-made and self-confident Malaysians. Oncelabeled an 'ultra" and expelled from UMNO. Dr Mahathir emerged from the political wilderness to become the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia. The setbacks and moments of glory are narrated in this book. More importantly, the text also gives insight to Mahathir's background and philosophy as well as …
For many reasons autobiographical writing has not, in times past, been prominent in Asian society, but more recently increasing numbers of politicians and statesmen, writers and artists, administrators and ordinary men 'of excellence' have turned to describing their own lives, for the enlightenment of others. The titles in this series come initially from South-East Asia. Many are translations. …
This book provides an in-depth look at the political life of Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, from his experiences as a national figure to his policies as Malaysia's second Prime Minister. Subky Latif highlights the major challenges Razak faced in managing ethnic conflicts, economic crises, and national security, particularly in the period after May 13, 1969. In a critical narrative, Latif analyzes how…
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…