History & Culture & Politics (GR)

"Contrary to this book's title, Musings of a Common Man, Khong Kim Hoang is no common man. Nor is the book merely of his musings. Instead, most of this volume consists of his memoirs, organised by periods, occasionally highlighting significant episodes. He belongs to the one per cent of his...

Drawing on interviews with first-hand sources in and outside the administration, official minutes and still classified documents, Shattered Hopes focuses on PH1.0’s rocky 22-months in power to tell the story of how a fledgling Government filled with so much promise and hope, was racked by internal power struggles and politicking...

  In Malaysia’s corporate sector, comprising a vast number of government-linked companies (GLCs), a political-business system has emerged contributing to grand corruption. This book offers evidence of a 'Political-GLC complex' featuring multi-faceted covert government-business relations. Power is overwhelmingly concentrated in the executive arm of government whose misgovernance of this complex...

书介： 萧海金，1941年9月17日出生於马来西亚雪兰莪甲洞 （Kepong）。《故园风雨——甲洞历史事件》是萧海金先生以自身经历为基础的深刻记录，展现了甲洞地区的重要历史事件和社会变迁。作为1941年出生的老甲洞，萧海金真实见证并亲身参与了甲洞的建设和发展，尤其是“林顺成烈士牺牲”和“甲洞木屋区迫迁风波”等两大历史事件。作者通过回顾这些重大历史瞬间，详细描绘了甲洞从开埠到繁荣的历程，呈现出这片土地的成长与变革。此书不仅是一部个人记忆的记录，更是地方历史的集体见证，展现了甲洞在时代洪流中的重要转折和演变，极具历史与文化的深远价值。 书评： 成千上万的贫苦农民涌进甲洞及附近的锡矿场和橡胶园。有些成为头家，大部分成为经济窘迫的劳动阶级。他们经历了1930年代的经济大萧条，1940年代恐怖的日据时期，1950年代紧急法令时期。萧海金著作里劳动阶级历史的故事和事件就发生在这样的背景下。 黄永宝 新纪元大学学院客座教授 萧海金先生是名副其实的“老甲洞”。这位耄耋老人不仅见证这座城镇的成长、壮大和变迁，他和家人甚至亲身领导参与了这地方的“历史事件”，为的是争取这块土地上一个居住者的基本权益。时移物换，甲洞湖光山色仍那么妩媚迷人，我们这一代人且得以安居乐业，这无疑是老甲洞萧海金和他们那一代人努力的成果。 伍燕翎 新纪元大学学院中文系教授

The ultimate visual guide to Samurai history and culture! The Samurai are continuously celebrated as the greatest warriors the world has ever seen. They ruled Japan for centuries, finally uniting the nation after a prolonged period of brutal war and bloodshed. Though famed for their loyalty, honor, and chivalry, they...

Sebuah kajian perintis dan provokatif tentang pemikiran politik Melayu di ambang pemerintahan kolonial – berdasarkan sumber-sumber Melayu dan Eropah, dan mengetengahkan isu-isu yang terus menjadi kritikal di Malaysia pada hari ini. Dengan memberi tumpuan kepada semenanjung Tanah Melayu dan Sumatra Utara, Kerajaan adalah buku yang bersifat inovatif pada pendekatannya –...

This book intends to reset and make Malaysia into a nation for the rakyat, not just for a select few. Resetting Malaysia compiles articles that put forth ideas on how every Malaysian can make changes that will eventually bind us into a single nation that respects the faiths, cultures and...

Discover everything you need to know about political history and thought, and the inner workings of governments all around the globe! Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Politics Works is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of politics. Covering everything from political theory to methods...

Voices of Many Worlds: Malaysian Literature in English Fadillah Merican Times Editions, 2004 - English literature - 229 pages

The Muqaddimah, often translated as "Introduction" or "Prolegomenon," is the most important Islamic history of the premodern world. Written by the great fourteenth-century Arab scholar Ibn Khaldun (d. 1406), this monumental work established the foundations of several fields of knowledge, including the philosophy of history, sociology, ethnography, and economics. The...

Many people know of the Chow Kit district in central Kuala Lumpur, but not many know of the man it was named after. In The Legacy and Heritage of Loke Chow Kit, the vast history left behind by Loke Chow Kit and his Malaya that we know and love today...

Merdeka! describes the explosive situation in Malaya between the end of the Second World War until the termination of direct British rule in 1957. It discusses how the leading contenders for power and influence manoeuvered for pre-eminence in the political arena. The author suggests that the political reforms of the...

Presents the evolution, configuration and artistic aspects of Chinese characters, to better understand the beauty of the Chinese language and appreciate the cultural information it conveys.“Like the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and cuneiform characters of Mesopotamia, Chinese characters are independent and important symbols developed in ancient China and have made indelible...

Since becoming Thailand’s capital in 1782, Bangkok has grown into a vast metropolis. Amid the busy streets and towering modern skyline is a wealth of historic architectural gems waiting to be explored. Within the pages of this book, you will discover 30 of Bangkok’s finest heritage buildings, each with its...

Highlights the cradle of the Chinese civilisation—the Yellow River—and explores its origins as the backbone of China, its growth and its influence on the development of the country. “The Yellow River is the mother river of the Chinese nation. With its unique geographical environment, the Yellow River Basin, the birthplace...

Provides an insight into ancient Chinese beliefs and legends, including creation stories, legendary emperors and heroes, nature myths, immortal deities, and mythical creatures. “The Central Plains is also a cultural concept, signifying the most orthodox Chinese culture in the traditional sense. The Central Plains, the birthplace of the Chinese nation,...

Details the life of Huangdi—often regarded as a founding patriarch of Chinese civilisation—and his governance strategies, cultural impact, and the enduring influence of his ideals and spirit. “More than 5,000 years ago, Huangdi cultivated virtue and revitalised the army, using the art of battle formation to conquer vassals who did...

Looks into the folklore of the Central Plains, covering the traditions, rites, styles, and unique folk art forms such as stone carvings, paintings and puppetry. “Studies of folklore in China, inheriting the traditional means of collecting and observing folkways in ancient China, are mainly studies of folk literature and art...

Editors: Tamas Kiss, Balázs Venkovits & Christopher Higgs This book chronicles the extraordinary life of Hungarian adventurer, collector and explorer János Xántus, whose legacy is both captivating and complex. From fighting for Hungary’s independence and escaping prison to discovering new species and assembling a rich assortment of 19th -century Southeast...

Singapore boasts a 200-year legacy of remarkable architecture, with some of the oldest buildings dating back to the 1820s. Many of the districts laid out by Sir Stamford Raffles in the city’s first master plan still exist today. As the city expanded, so did the need for administrative buildings, places...