Malaysia at 50 Achievements and Aspirations

• Other Authors: Arabi Idid, Syed (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore Thomson; IIUM 2008
• Subjects: Malaysia > History > 20th century
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• Physical Description: xxix, 374 pages colour illustrations, colour maps 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index; Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9789814232906 (hardback); 9814232904 (hardback)

In 2007, Malaysia celebrates a half-century as an independent nation-state. Inheriting a multi-ethnic society, the post-independence leaders of Malaya (later Malaysia) vigorously pursued a programme of social, cultural, economic and political modernisation and stability, Malaysia's half-century of achievements is a true success story, considering its size and short history. It has transformed itself from a poor third world country to one of the economic tigers of the Asia-Pacific. Malaysia's international standing speaks volumes about its leadership in the region and the Muslim world. In international forum, Malaysia is very well respected and its opinion receives due attention. This book takes a look back over the last 50 years and then looks ahead to 2020 and beyond. Containing chapters contributed by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Deputy Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, veteran politicians and renowned scholars, this comprehensive volume is an ideal resource for anyone who wishes to understand the forces and factors that have made Malaysia the prosperous Muslim nation it is today.