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This is a collection of opinion pieces written by Ooi Kee Beng and published in the mass media after Abdullah Badawi became Malaysia's Prime Minister in October 2004.The articles analyse the many difficult aspects of leadership that have been facing Abdullah Badawi over the last two years. The book discusses the country's underlying problems, the dilemma involved in succeeding Mahathir Mohamad, and draws conclusions about nation building in general. The leading party and its many weaknesses and strengths, the role of Malaysian Islam and the growing importance of regionalism and globalisation are also discussed. ... Read more

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In this fully updated, second edition of Crossroads, Jim Baker adds two new chapters that bring Malaysia and Singapore into the middle of the first decade of the 21st century. The original text (which traces the complex currents of history and politics of Malaysia and Singapore neighbours with a common past) is also revised to re-evaluate events in the context of an expanded history. ... Read more

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nice work!
(see KKJ's review as well)
Am also a former student of Baker's (in Singapore a long long time ago) and I have to say, he definitely IS the one to write a book on S'pore/Malaysia.Cheers to you Mr B.Or may we call you "Jim" now?:)

I'm sure it is a five star book!
Of all peeps to write a book about Singapore and Malaysia history this would be the man. I just ordered it and now I wait. Mr. Baker has always stood out to me as a great teacher. I had the privilege of being taught by him, I was never a history buff or even interested in becoming one. After having to take four classes of his in my senior year, due to my previous years performances, I can now say history intrigues me. I look forward to reading this. Class of 1988

Fantastic!
Baker spins a tale as dizzying as it is captivating; as intoxicating as it is true.The twists just keep on coming.This is the best thing since Goosebumps.

Great Book
This is a wonderful book as Jim Baker knows what he is talking about as he has lived in Singapore his entire life (60-70 years).So, naturally, some of the history of Singapore he knows first-handed, as he acurately describes how the nation became a first world country.This gives the truthful and honest facts of both Singapore and Malaysia as it is a must read for anyone looking for the best info. on these two nations.

This book is great
This book is wonderful, as it fully explains the history of Singapore and some wonderful facts, not commonly found within many other books on Singapore.Jim Baker is an excellent teacher and writer, talking about the thing he knows best, Singapore, as he has lived there his whole life.This is the book to go to for the true and honest facts of both Singapore and Malaysia.A must read. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy, published by Kluwer Law International on March 22, 2002. The length of the article is 1552 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Memorandum of Agreement Between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of Malaysia on the Establishment of the Turtle Island Heritage Protected Area. (Documents).
Publication: Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 2002
Publisher: Kluwer Law International
Page: 157(5)

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A window to this culturally diverse nation, this volume covers all religions and beliefs from Islam to Buddhism, from Sikhism to Hinduism, and from Christianity to the traditional beliefs of the indigenous peoples of Malaysia. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Contemporary Southeast Asia, published by Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) on April 1, 2001. The length of the article is 7058 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The Dual Narrative of "Good Governance": Lessons for Understanding Political and Cultural Change in Malaysia and Singapore.
Author: Surain Subramaniam
Publication: Contemporary Southeast Asia (Refereed)
Date: April 1, 2001
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS)
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