Era of Transition: Malaysia After Mahathir (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789812303790)

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, and draws conclusions about nation building in general. The leading party and its many weaknesses and strengths, the role of Malaysian Islam and the growing importance of regionalism and globalisation are also discussed.

Author: Kee Beng Ooi
ISBN-10: 9812303790
ISBN-13: 9789812303790
Publisher: Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2006
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d