MEDIA, LIBERTY AND POLITICS IN MALAYSIA Comparative Studies on Local Dynamics and Regional Concerns

• Main Author: Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Sintok PENERBIT UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA 2015
• Subjects: Politics and government; Human rights > Social aspects; Malaysia
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• Item Description: Includes index
• Physical Description: vi, 338 pages illustrations 23 cm.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page 328-330) and indexes
• ISBN: 9789670876016

Media, Liberty and Politics in Malaysia: Comparative Studies on Local Dynamics and Regional Concerns is based on a collection of twelve academic papers. This book traces the development and progress of Malaysia as a nation that embraces issues of media, liberty and politics as essential parts of its culture, policy and well-being of the people. In between the 2008 and the 2013 General Elections, Malaysians have transformed themselves and demanded to form a more democratic society. Issues of political freedom, human rights, good governance and human dignity have become important and will determine the future of the Malaysian society. Besides, this book also tries to compare democratic practices in Malaysia with its neighbours such as Indonesia, Thailand and Australia, plus the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as an organisation to promote democratisation and strong ties between its members. This book is suitable for all particularly the academics, students of politics and international relations, journalists, legal practitioners, and the general public who are interested in the issues of media, liberty and politics in Malaysia.