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Politics: An Exposé |
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ISBN : 978-983-43722-0-0
Price : RM30.00
Author : Liew Chin Tong
Number of pages : 256
Publisher : Research for Social Advancement (REFSA)
Year : 2007
Malay politics has never been monolithic, as usually depicted in Chinese-language publications or sources such as news articles or political statements. Rich in detail and meticulously presented, this compilation of 74 op-ed pieces explores the various themes in Malay politics over the last 50 years. In Malay Politics: An Expose, young scholar and political activist Liew Chin Tong critically examines the careers and contributions of Tun Razak, Ghafar Baba and Harun Idris, amongst others.
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The author’s love-hate relationship with Tun Dr. Mahathir sees many pages devoted to this controversial yet towering figure in Malaysian politics. Interesting snippets include Mahathir’s penchant for cars since his early years, confusion over his birth-date and the bailout of firms owned by his son Mirzan which eventually led to a showdown between Mahathir and Anwar Ibrahim. Last but not least, a lacklustre Abdullah Administration has disappointed many who had expected him to reform Malaysia. The author concludes that systemic reform needs systemic change, not piecemeal promises from any one individual.
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