Malaysian Politics Under Mahathir

by Diane K. Mauzy, R. S. Milne

Overview

A hard-hitting and readable book which examines Mahathir's character, his ideas and policies and relates them to the social, economic and political setting inside Malaysia. Up until recently, high rates of economic growth and a striking reduction in poverty have been the hallmarks of this vibrant Tiger economy. Mahathir's success has now been placed in jeopardy by the recent economic crisis, and his rule is coming under hostile scrutiny.
As one of the most controversial political figures in South-east Asia, Mahathir's success at managing ethnic tensions, policies of industrialization, modernization and foreign policy are explored, as are his grandiose projects, his human rights record and approach to corruption. Milne and Mauzy, leading authors in this field, assess Mahathir's rule within this context as well as the abrupt dismissal from office, arrest and trial of Anwar Ibrahim, Mahathir's deputy, in late 1998.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134695201
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/22/2002
Series:	Politics in Asia , #10
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	248
File size:	543 KB

About the Author

R.S.Milne is Emeritus Professor and has held professorships at the University of British Columbia, Singapore University, London University and Victoria University, New Zealand. Diane K.Mauzy is Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia. Both have published widely on Malaysia and Southeast Asia

Table of Contents

Introduction: leadership in Malaysia 1 Malaysia: how Mahathir came to power 2 Mahathir’s assertion of executive power 3 The economy and development 4 Containing ethnic discontent 5 Human rights 6 Foreign policy 7 The succession to Mahathir: Anwar Ibrahim 8 Mahathir as Prime Minister