Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia

At the heart of Kinta Valley. The capital city of the state of Perak. An opposition stronghold. Factory of brilliant people. Desolated through emigration of its inhabitants to other parts of the country and overseas. Yet... it is forever remembered by its people.

Friday, August 22, 2003

"Mahathirism and 'Selamat Tinggal Era Mahathir'"
Comments, views, opinions from you people are much needed. I was deeply triggered by a book entitles "Selamat Tinggal Era Mahathir" written by a Chinese; named Lee Ban Chen. Definitely this book is going into my "shopping basket" alongside "The Other Malaysias" by Farish Noor.
I am thinking and wondering, could it be Mahathirism = Materialism ? Nonetheless, Mahathirism has changed the scenarios and limelight of Malaysia, prospering the Malays and the Chinese, as well, and at the same time, provoked the least desired, reformation to take root among the new generation of Malays.

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