The article elaborates the status of Malay language as national language that unites as well as divides the nation. Article written in Malay. Publication: 4th International Malaysian Studies Conference; 3-5 August 2004, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi. Author: Zulkifley Hamid. [Download]
The paper describes the initiatives adopted by Malaysia to attract skilled personnel to serve the country. These measures, however, have not met with much success. An account of the findings of a recent study to review these initiatives is also given. It is suggested that adoption of future initiatives accord more emphasis to developing partnerships … Read more
By Haris IbrahimJuly 6, 2008 Rocky Bru, in an earlier post, took the view that Bala’s SD is ‘based on hearsay, a lot of hearsay’. In my view, firstly, not quite. Secondly, it must not be assumed that hearsay is per se inadmissible for all purposes. Let’s first try to clear up what is hearsay. … Read more
Biro Tatanegara. Does it ring a bell? Government propaganda or honest student development programme? For those who aren’t aware of it, Biro Tatanegara or BTN for short is under the Jabatan Perdana Menteri and it has several modules which all public university students have to attend in the name of “Student Development”. On the 6th … Read more
The paper attempts to evaluate the achievement of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad during his 22 years in office as the Prime Minister of Malaysia, with reference to the development of Bumiputera. Article written in Malay. Publication: 4th International Malaysian Studies Conference; 3-5 August 2004, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi. Authors: Ishak Hj Abd Rahman, Jumaat Abd … Read more
By The StarWednesday July 9, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia expects the consumer price inflation to exceed 6% in June, following the adjustment in petrol prices by 40.6% and diesel prices by 63.3%, says Governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz. “While domestic inflation is expected to remain elevated for the remaining part of … Read more
Seminar on “Local Government in Malaysia: The Search for New Directions” organtzed by Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies in collaboration withlnstitute of China Studies University of Malaya on 22 May 2008. Speaker: Phane Siew Nooi. Download
Seminar on “Local Government in Malaysia: The Search for New Directions” organtzed by Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies in collaboration withlnstitute of China Studies University of Malaya on 22 May 2008. Speaker: Maria Chin Abdullah. Download
Seminar on “Local Government in Malaysia: The Search for New Directions” organtzed by Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies in collaboration withlnstitute of China Studies University of Malaya on 22 May 2008. Speaker: Lee Kiyau Loo. Download
Seminar on “Local Government in Malaysia: The Search for New Directions” organtzed by Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies in collaboration withlnstitute of China Studies University of Malaya on 22 May 2008. Speaker: Dr. Kuppusamy Singaravelloo. Download