Gerakbudaya

Whether you're a law enthusiast, looking for a good read, or are just plain curious about this Malaysian lawyer, this book will return a verdict of entertainment and edification. Grab your copy, hold on to your briefs, and robe up for a roller- coaster that's more fun than a barrel...

This autobiography is dedicated to my late mother, who had defied all odds to ensure the survival of her young children through the brutal years of the Japanese Occupation of Malaya and beyond. Had it not been for her sacrifices and determination, my siblings and I could not have emerged...

Gerimis Art Project is a collaborative artistic and archiving collective that co-produces artworks and cultural content with indigenous Malaysian (Orang Asli) artists and artisans. The collective primarily works with Orang Asli who are already leading their own efforts in promoting and preserving their arts, culture, and traditions. Gerimis advocates for...

In 2012, sixteen-year-old troublemaker Kei and his mother move into a decaying low-cost flat from the slums at the edge of town, right next to Maryam, a young mother, and her three-year-old son Ishak. Shunned by society, Kei and Maryam develop an unspoken bond, which starts to fray as the...

There is a wise and prescient Malay saying “Jikalau sesat, kembalilah ke pangkal jalan”. (If lost, go back to the start – the fork in the road). The author, a consummate corporate insider in his seventh decade, picks his seven wrong turns, as such. Agree, disagree but never disagreeable, a...

Through a highly personal and engaging journey, this book exposes the myths and mysteries surrounding the most tumultuous period of Malayan history. It illuminates our understanding of the subterranean forces shaping the people and country then and now. Almost immediately after WWII, the British fought a long “Emergency” war against...

In the aftermath of a family tragedy, two cousins, Iskandar and Indra, embark on separate journeys in Jordan. Iskandar yearns to atone for his sins by returning to Islam, whereas Indra wants to fulfil his father and grandfather’s wishes by continuing his religious education. In Jordan, they encounter the two...

. . . The meaning of the phrase “Islam is socialist in nature” merely acts as a categorisation into a particular system of society based on the features that characterise it as socialist. Those who are against Islam being considered as socialist either do not understand the meaning of certain...

Islam dan Sosialisme, yang diterbitkan pada tahun 1976 sebagai Islam dan Sosialisma, ditulis oleh Profesor Dr Syed Hussein Alatas, pakar sosiologi Malaysia yang terulung. Walaupun sebuah naskah yang nipis, idea-idea beliau merangkumi persoalan yang besar dan penting, termasuk kaitan antara agama dan teori sosialis, jenis-jenis sosialisme yang berlainan serta kegelisahan...

Isothymia merupakan istilah yang diperkenalkan oleh saintis politik Amerika Syarikat bernama Francis Fukuyama. Umumnya, Isothymia merujuk kepada keinginan untuk mendapatkan pengiktirafan yang sama seperti orang lain dan bertindak sebagai antitesis kepada Megalothymia. Pertembungan antara Megalothymia dan Isothymia ini membentuk dua manifestasi keinginan untuk mendapatkan pengiktirafan. Dalam konteks politik di Malaysia,...

Before Donald Trump declared trade war on China, most Chinese were happy to accept the US as the l?o-dà (??)—not exactly the ‘big boss’ in its usual intended meaning, but more a status accorded to someone out of an air of resignation and light contempt. Since he wants to be...

CHONG FAH HING: “…Justeru, tidaklah keterlaluan menggelar Ban Chen sebagai intelek kiri. Bermula dari penterjemahan karya Lu Xun, langsung menyerlahkan tekad beliau mengkritik aparat kuasa yang bongkak, dan sikap Ban Chen pantang berkompromi. Andaikata terjemahan boleh disifatkan sebagai kerja kreatif, maka pemilihan teks terjemahan boleh disamakan dengan garapan bahan penulisan…”ZIN...

“As May 13, 1969 has lived on as one of Malaysia’s most iconic moments of political transition and change, it deserves to be told and retold through many lenses and by many interlocutors. How did those palpably touched by the ordeal, and lost friends, neighbours and family members survive the...

Bold & Powerful: These two words aptly describe Masuma Tavakolis book, Life Under Taliban. Consolidating personal experiences including abuse and torture, the illustrated book will break your heart and help you understand why many Afghans flee their country and live in others part of the world as refugees. Masumas work...

The story of Lim Kit Siang is greatly intertwined with that of the nation. This book, however, is not a typical biography. It is neither a comprehensive account of the life of a statesman nor a hagiography. It is a tribute and a personal story of Lim Kit Siang’s political...

Gerimis Art Project is a collaborative artistic and archiving collective that co-produces artworks and cultural content with indigenous Malaysian (Orang Asli) artists and artisans. The collective primarily works with Orang Asli who are already leading their own efforts in promoting and preserving their arts, culture, and traditions. Gerimis advocates for...

These pages contain my childhood recollections of Malaya, observations and musings on my time in legal practice and some thoughts on events in the new millennium. These reminiscences also include several brushes with history, events which shaped Malaysia and set me on my path through life,from my call to the...

In exploring the diverse landscape of Malaysian cinema, this book delves into the intricate intersections of genre, representation, and the nation. From the golden era of P Ramlee's musical comedies to contemporary horror, action, and arthouse films, the book charts the evolution of Malaysian cinema and its cultural significance. With...

Medieval philosophy, often overshadowed by its “Dark Ages” connotations, played a critical role in laying the foundation for modern science. This book challenges the traditional view and explores how the integration of philosophical principles and natural world studies during the Middle Ages fostered a spirit of scientific inquiry.Through analysis of...

Memalangi Penindasan merupakan kumpulan tulisan W.N. Khuzairey berkisar kepada soal kemiskinan yang disebabkan oleh penindasan, diadun menerusi pembacaan, pengamatan dan hasil kuliah yang dihadiri penulis. Penindasan memang berlaku di mana-mana. Bercakap soal penindasan bukanlah mudah lebih-lebih lagi sehingga menekan kelompok-kelompok lemah dan diasingkan. Ia umpama akar pepohon yang berselirat di sana-sini...