<p>Malaysia is a prosperous, modern Islamic nation in which three main ethnic groups - Malay, Chinese and Indian - coexist peacefully, while maintaining their unique cultural identities. Yet this stable society is founded upon a form of affirmative action that has led to condemnation of Malaysia as an inherently racist society, and to criticisms of the architect of that policy, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, who outlined his ideas in his book, The Malay Dilemma, in 1970. </p>
<p>The winners from Mahathir's New Economic Policy have been the indigenous Malays who receive preferential treatment in education and business; the losers are the Chinese who feel they are the victims of inherently undemocratic restrictions. The author argues that whatever the cost, the benefits of the policy are indisputable. He not only queries many of Mahathir's ideas, he also challenges the simplistic views of the leader's Chinese and Western critics. Besides making a major contribution to Malaysian political and social thought, this book raises broader questions about Chinese cultural identity and the role and expectations of the overseas Chinese - a people who have left their mark in almost every corner of the world.</p>

The Chinese Dilemma

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Lin-Sheng, Ye

Economics

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English for Everyone: Mastering English at Your Own Pace and Time

Reference

Solomon, J. S.

Bee, Chuah Ai

Language Study & Reference

Doing Business in East Asia: A Practical Guide to China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand

International

This is the authorized biography of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj (1903-1990); it chronicles his royal ancestry, early childhood, education, inititiation into politics and culminating with his crowning achievements as the principal architect of Malaya's independence, while becoming famous as a patron of Asian football, local horseracing and traditional Malay culture.  He did what no one else could have done then; he managed to transform Malaya from colonial administration to political independence and championed a policy of tolerance, moderation and intercommunal harmony.  Tunku's political intuition won instinctive trust from people of all races and walks of life. His message went straight to the hearts of all. His candour often rankled certain quarters and occasionally caused controversies he never intended. Those who came to know him realized he harboured no malice; he only wanted the best. For these and more, the prince of the royal house of Kedah deserves a unique place in the annals of Malaysian history.  He enjoyed a unique position in Malaysia, and was held in the highest regard in Britain, the Commonwealth and the world at large. -- Queen Elizabeth II  The country has lost a premier statesman and leader. As for me, my love and respect for the late Tunku has never wavered and I greatly mourn his passing. -- Dr Mahathir Mohamad  He was a good man, shrewd in his judgement of people. He always concentrated on the essentials in a problem and often got it right.

Tunku: His Life and Times, the Authorized Biography of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-haj

Biographies & Memoirs

Sheppard, Mubin

Leaders & Notable People

Stress Management for You

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Mohan, V

Alternative Medicine

Chemical Prospecting in the Malaysian Forest

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Crimson Sun over Borneo

Literature & Fiction

Hicklin, R. Hugh

Hickling, R. Hugh

Contemporary

Vietnamese Dictionary: Vietnamese English/English Vietnamese

Dictionaries & Thesauruses

A specially designed teach yourself proficiency program. Stress basic pronunciation practice and fundamental structures. Regular revision exercises, complete with answers in the appendix, have been included to consolidate the lessons taught. The Chinese words used in the texts have been represented in the hanyu pinyin system.

Chinese for Everyone: Chinese for Social Interaction in 40 Lessons (Chinese Edition)

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Yankun, Song

Jie, Hao

Chinese Names: The Traditions Surrounding the Use of Chinese Surnames and Personal Names

Politics & Social Sciences

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