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Tactical victory

Article Abstract:

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has triumphed over a perceived threat to his leadership, but the future remains uncertain. Analysts had believed that Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim would challenge Mahathir's leadership but a powerful performance by Mahathir abated the political threat. The lack of a deep challenge to personal prosperity may avert future danger, but the threat may re-emerge with any worsening in the economic situation and, in any case, the United Malays National Organization is due to hold elections before the end of 1999.

National Government, Public Administration, Political activity, Political leadership

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Just compensation?

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Govt expropriations of land in Malaysia are infuriating farmers who claim they are undercompensated while bureaucrats and their cronies reap millions. Under the 1991 revision of the Land Acquisition Act, the govt must recompense owners for land taken, but once farmland is developed it immediately acquires much higher value. Furor recently erupted over the development of Seremban 2 township in Negri Sembilan and in Kerpan village in Kedah, where a tiger-prawn farm is going up.

Eminent domain (Law), Regulatory taking (Law)

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Tough talk

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It is vital to speak out against things that are wrong, according to Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, even if that brings the risk of offending countries or individuals. Malaysia is becoming more prosperous, and aims to be a developed country by 2020. However, it is important to be aware that prosperity can also bring many difficulties, including making people too complacent. Racial conflict is a source of instability in Malaysia at present.

Interview

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