Malaysia : Recent Trends and Challenges /

This book documents the trends and challenges that are taking place in the more important sectors of Malaysia. The chapters, written by specialists with an intimate knowledge of the country, cover major topics such as population trends and patterns, Islam Hadhari, Bangsa Malaysia, politics and the 2...

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Corporate Author: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Other Authors: Saw, Swee-Hock, 1931- (Editor), Kesavapany, K. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Insitute of Southeast Asian Studies, 2006
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Summary:This book documents the trends and challenges that are taking place in the more important sectors of Malaysia. The chapters, written by specialists with an intimate knowledge of the country, cover major topics such as population trends and patterns, Islam Hadhari, Bangsa Malaysia, politics and the 2004 general election, civil service reforms, corporate governance, educational reforms, the impact of globalisation on the economy, and Malaysia's relations with Singapore. Recent developments in these areas are likely to have a profound bearing on Malaysia and its neighbours in the years ahead. The book provides readers with a greater appreciation and a deeper understanding of Malaysia, which is undergoing significant changes and challenges
Item Description:Collection of seminar papers presented at an ISEAS workshop. held in September 2004
Physical Description:xv, 313 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9812303367 (pbk)
9789812303394 (hbk)
9812303391 (hard)