MALAYSIA'S DEFENCE & SECURITY SINCE 1957

Malaysia gained independence in 1957 during a state of Emergency, which had been declared some nine years earlier. In 1969, the country was rocked by racial riots, the worst it has ever seen. Despite such internally driven threats, the country has remained relatively stable. Today, Malaysia relies o...

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Corporate Author: Malaysian Strategic Research Centre
Other Authors: Abdul Razak Abdullah Baginda
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Strategic Research Centre 2009
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Summary:Malaysia gained independence in 1957 during a state of Emergency, which had been declared some nine years earlier. In 1969, the country was rocked by racial riots, the worst it has ever seen. Despite such internally driven threats, the country has remained relatively stable. Today, Malaysia relies on a variety of instruments in order to enhance its security, from regional arrangements, such as ASEAN and FPDA, to self reliance through modernizing its armed forces. This book is a compilation of articles by leading Malaysian experts, which explore various aspects of Malaysia's security and defense.
Physical Description:226 pages illustrations 22 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9789839783230
9839783238