Era of Transition Malaysia After Mahathir

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, and analyzes the many difficult aspects of leadership that has been facing him over the last two years. In effect, these discusses the country's underlying problems, the dilemma involved in succeeding Mahathir Mohamed, 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 thoroughly discussed.Beng, Ooi Kee is the author of 'Era of Transition Malaysia After Mahathir', published 2006 under ISBN 9789812303790 and ISBN 9812303790.