Constitutional landmarks in Malaysia the first 50 years, 1957-2007

• Corporate Authors: LexisNexis (Firm), Malayan Law Journal Sdn. Bhd
• Other Authors: Harding, Andrew 1950-, Lee, H. P. 1947-
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan Malayan Law Journal Sdn. Bhd 2007; ©2007
• Subjects: Constitutional history > Malaysia
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• Item Description: "Table of cases": p. xix-xxii; "Table of statutes": p. xxiii-xxvi
• Physical Description: xxvi, 332 pages illustration 29 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9789679628197

Malaysia Celebrates its 50th years of independence of Merdeka, on August 31 2007. "Constitutional Landmarks in Malaysia- The First 50 Years" is being published to commemorate this historic milestone. This one-of-a-kind book offers a detailed and in-depth professional examination of Malaysia's constitutional structure since Merdeka Day. This book comprises a variety of scholarly articles, historical images, brief biographies of notable persons, timelines, and listings of office holders, and was written by a team of eminent and recognised scholars, members of the Malaysian Bar and Jucidiary. It examines major landmarks over the last 50 years, including the creation of Malaysia in 1963, the separation of Singapore, the robust defence of constitutionalism in Sabah, the recognition of Orang Asli land rights, the emergence proclamation of May 1969, the constitutional crisis of 1983 and 1993, the 1988 judiciary crisis and the saga of Anwar Ibrahim. The fallout from these major events is explored and the changing patterns of constitutionalism analysed.