Perak: A State of Crisis. Rants, Reviews and Reflections on the Overthrow of Democracy and the Rule of Law in Malaysia Tapa blanda - 2010

LoyarBurok Publications. 2010. Trade paperback. Very good. corner bumped.. 170 p. . This book is a record of a crucial point in our nation's history: the 2009 Perak crisis. It contains several commentaries and critical analyses, some penned during the times when events were still unfolding and the final outcome unknown. That crisis had all the hallmarks of a Hollywood movie: intrigues, unpredictable twists, temptations, betrayals, courtroom dramas, violence and even sex. Despite the significant legal, political and societal repercussions, that crisis was only one battle lost in an on-going political war. More worrying is that the success of such strategies would undoubtedly tempt repetition. If Malaysia and Malaysians are to learn anything and emerge from that dark and deplorable episode, it is important for every Malaysian to gain a better understanding of what really transpired and the reasons why they happened. This book enables that better understanding with its critical approach. It is a torch… Leer más

Petaling Jaya, Selangor Malaysia : LoyarBurok Publications, 2010. Paperback. New. In 1966 in Sarawak and in 1977 in Kelantan, state governments were replaced without elections. It happened again in Perak in 2009. In this book a collection of lawyers and journalists try to piece together what happened and record their findings in the hope of educating citizens, and maybe politicians as well, in trying to avoid such crises in future. New Paperback 170 pages. Weight: 0.4.kg. * Post free within Malaysia.