In The Malay Dilemma, former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad examines and analyses the make-up of the Malays and the problem of racial harmo...
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Jul 15, 2011
Bookworm
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What do I think about this book?
It.Literally. Changed. Life. My Life, most of all.
I recommend all Malays to read this book - and all Malaysians.
Noone knows Malaysia's social problem more than our ex-Prime Minister (This was written before he became the PM).
EVERY SINGLE problem attributed to our social,economic and intellectual plight are listed, and the reasons for it found and explained. Then, we can act to solve it. In it he also tells us how to change More...
It.Literally. Changed. Life. My Life, most of all.
I recommend all Malays to read this book - and all Malaysians.
Noone knows Malaysia's social problem more than our ex-Prime Minister (This was written before he became the PM).
EVERY SINGLE problem attributed to our social,economic and intellectual plight are listed, and the reasons for it found and explained. Then, we can act to solve it. In it he also tells us how to change More...
Jan 11, 2012
Khadijah
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A must read by every Malaysian. This book should be read in schools. The author has biases (which he admits to in the preface), and he also refuses to make apologies. It is a book written with absolute sincerity and honesty, whether you like it or not, it is the author's opinion.
This book was written more than 40 years ago, long before I was born, and yet, I comprehend the dilemma and the problems pretty well. The book is written in concise and easy language.. However, the author al More...
This book was written more than 40 years ago, long before I was born, and yet, I comprehend the dilemma and the problems pretty well. The book is written in concise and easy language.. However, the author al More...
Feb 08, 2012
Izarul
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i like this book, this book gives us something we can think and know about the nature of our culture.... it also tells us what the reason for may 13, 1969.... i think, he is the good writer, the good businessman, the great leader and the great thinker..... difficult to find such a person like him....
Aug 01, 2010
Jame
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Today (1 August 2010) i just started to read the controversial book written by former Malaysia's Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. I believe this book still valid and will able to provoked our mind towards the need to get ready with all turbulent times and challenges faced by our beloved countries.
Dec 16, 2009
Ken
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Filled with logical flaws and inconsistencies. There is also little attempt on the author's part to cover his biasness.
BUT, this is really quite an *essential* read for any Singaporean, Malaysian, or anybody interested in this region of the world.
As a leader in the Malay world, Mahathir has articulated the reasons for and beliefs that led to the Bumiputra policy. Indeed, if people did not think as Mahathir did back in 1970, I wonder if Singapore would even exist today.
So, whet More...
BUT, this is really quite an *essential* read for any Singaporean, Malaysian, or anybody interested in this region of the world.
As a leader in the Malay world, Mahathir has articulated the reasons for and beliefs that led to the Bumiputra policy. Indeed, if people did not think as Mahathir did back in 1970, I wonder if Singapore would even exist today.
So, whet More...
Mar 12, 2011
Siti
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Kemampuannya melihat dunia dan kehidupan dari demensi yang berbeza telah membawa perubahan besar kepada bangsa Malaysia walaupun terpaksa menerima banyak tentangan dan cemuhan.
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Feb 10, 2012
Ameruddin
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a very good book to be read for all malaysian student and also to all malaysian
Apr 26, 2009
Fakhrur
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A brilliant analysis on racial issues in Malaysia (then Malaya), written with sincerity
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Dec 04, 2011
Fadhli
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Malaysians should read this. For every decisions made, there's a reason. This book tell you Dr Mahathir's reasons.
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Oct 22, 2007
Khairul H.
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If the author had not ended up becoming Malaysia's fourth Prime Minister for 22 years, I doubt this book would still be talked about today. A flawed treatise on the Malays of Malaysia, it nevertheless gave us a peek into the mind of a man who either brought Malaysia kicking and screaming into the 21st century or the man who did irreparable damage to the social unity of the Malaysians, depending on who you ask.
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