Malaysia, the Road to Independence
Author: Abdul Rahman (Tunku, Putra Al-Haj)
Publisher:
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 266
ISBN-13:
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Templer and the Road to Malayan Independence
Author: Leon Comber
Publisher: Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.
Published: 2016-05-13
Total Pages: 382
ISBN-13: 9814620998
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDr Comber's account of General Templer's administration in Malaya as High Commissioner and Director of Operations (1952-54) during the Malayan Emergency departs from the usually accepted orthodox assessment of his time in Malaya by focusing on the political and socioeconomic aspects of his governance rather than the military. In doing so, Dr Comber has relied mainly on primary and other first-hand sources, including the confidential reports sent from Malaya by the Australian Commission to the Australian government in Canberra, and the private papers of some of the leading Malayan politicians of the time with whom Templer had dealings which have been deposited in the ISEAS Library, Singapore, many of which have not been used before.The evidence and facts that Dr Comber marshals in this study reflect well the reservations that were often felt about General Templer's authoritarian form of government. While he was a good general and had an impressive military record, his administration in Malaya was marred by a lack of understanding of the background to Malaya's history and the subtleties that are inherent in its culture and way of life which would have enabled him to come to terms more easily with the aspirations of the Malayan people for self-government and independence.
Malaysia
Author: Cheah Boon Kheng
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9789812301758
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFocuses on Malaysia's four Prime Ministers as nation-builders, observing that each one of them when he became Prime Minister was transformed from being the head of the Malay party, UMNO, to that of the leader of a multi-ethnic nation. Each began his political career as an exclusivist Malay nationalist but became an inclusivist.
Cold War and Decolonisation
Author: Andrea Benvenuti
Publisher: NUS Press
Published: 2017-05-12
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 9814722197
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAustralia’s policy towards Britain’s end of empire in Southeast Asia influenced the course of this decolonization in the region. In this book, Andrea Benvenuti discusses the development of Australia’s foreign and defence policies towards Malaya and Singapore in light of the redefinition of Britain’s imperial role in Southeast Asia and the formation of new post-colonial states. Placed within the emerging literature on the global impact of the Cold War, the book sheds new light on the choices made – by Australia, by Britain and the new emerging states – in these crucial years.
The Long Day Wanes
Author: Anthony Burgess
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 516
ISBN-13: 9780393309430
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSet in postwar Malaya at the time when people and governments alike are bemused and dazzled by the turmoil of independence, this three-part novel is rich in hilarious comedy and razor-sharp in observation. The protagonist of the work is Victor Crabbe, a teacher in a multiracial school in a squalid village, who moves upward in position as he and his wife maintain a steady decadent progress backward. A sweetly satiric look at the twilight days of colonialism.
A History of Malaysia
Author: Barbara Watson Andaya
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2017-09-16
Total Pages: 456
ISBN-13: 1137605154
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 1982, this text is widely regarded as a leading general history of the country. This new and revised edition brings the story of this fascinating country up to date, incorporating the latest scholarship on every period of Malaysian history, including recent research into pre-modern times. This text thus provides a historical framework that helps explain the roots of the issues dominating Malaysian life today, and the difficulties of creating a multicultural state where resources are equitably shared and the rights of all citizens are acknowledged. This book is a key text for courses on Southeast Asian history and politics. Covering a range of disciplinary subjects in the humanities and social sciences, it is also useful for anyone interested in the assessment of young, modernizing nations. New to this Edition: - A new chapter provides insights into Malaysian history of the last 15 years, including the growing influence of the internet and social media in the political sphere - Greater attention is paid to the strengthening of civil society movements that have arisen in light of perceived government failures - Fresh analysis of Islam's historical role in the Malay world and how it links with the growing Islamization of Malaysia today
Introduction to Malaysia
Author: Gilad James, PhD
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
Published:
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 4592451015
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMalaysia is a Southeast Asian country that is located on the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It is a diverse country with a population of over 32 million people and is made up of various ethnic groups including Malays, Chinese, and Indians. The official language is Bahasa Malaysia, but English is widely spoken among the population. Malaysia has a tropical climate and is known for its beautiful beaches, rainforests, and wildlife. Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy, which means that it is ruled by a king and a government. The country's economy is based on exports of natural resources such as oil, gas, and palm oil. It has a growing industrial sector and is also a popular tourist destination. Malaysia is known for its rich cultural heritage, and visitors can experience a variety of traditions ranging from dances and music to food and clothing. Additionally, the country has a vibrant modern culture, with a growing music and arts scene. Overall, Malaysia is a fascinating country that combines tradition and modernity in a unique way.
A Short History of Malaysia
Author: Virginia Matheson Hooker
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 378
ISBN-13: 9781864489552
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNew in the Short History of Asia series, edited by Milton Osborne, this is a readable, well-informed and comprehensive history of Malaysia from ancient past to hyper-modern present day.
Malaysia
Author: Anand Radhakrishnan
Publisher: Gareth Stevens
Published: 2002-12-16
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 9780836823608
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn overview of Malaysia that includes information on geography, history, government, language, culture, and current issues.
China-Malaysia Relations and Foreign Policy
Author: Razak Abdullah
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2015-08-11
Total Pages: 332
ISBN-13: 1317571967
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen Malaysian Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, paid an official visit to China in May 1974, it secured Malaysia a place in the annals of regional diplomatic history as the first ASEAN country to establish full diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. This book analyses the process of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China, and provides a detailed explanation and understanding of the decision- making process in Malaysia. Shedding light on the roles played by the various principal actors in the process of foreign policy formulation and the influences - both internal and external – that shaped Malaysia’s behaviour, the book highlights why Malaysia decided to pursue a policy of normalisation with China, culminating in the visit in 1974, and in particular why it became the first ASEAN country to establish diplomatic relations with the Chinese. After Malaysia’s recognition of Beijing, two other ASEAN states followed suit, namely Thailand and the Philippines, and the book discusses whether there was some degree of policy coordination amongst ASEAN countries in dealing with China, or if both these countries gave way for Malaysia to be the first. The book also looks at the policy debates within some ASEAN countries regarding relations with China, either conducted officially or unofficially, bilaterally or otherwise. This book will be of interest to scholars of Asian Politics, Asian History, International Relations and Foreign Policy.
