The road to reform Pakatan Rakyat in Selangor

Malaysia's general election of 2008 handed, amongst its many shocks, control of Malaysia's most prosperous state to the opposition. In this assessment various contributors examine the early impact of the change in the state's politics, economics, society and culture as well as discuss...

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Other Authors: Yeoh, Tricia (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Petaling Jaya Strategic Information and Research Development Centre 2010
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Call Number :DS 598.S43 R63 2010

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