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Changing the values

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The Asian economic crisis of 1997 brought an awareness of corruption in that region. Asia's economic growth had been able to sustain criticism of corruption, and proponents of 'Asian values' argued that corruption was a necessity for economic development. The magnitude of corruption became extreme in the acknowledgement of Thailand's problems.

Author: Rooke, Peter, Aziz, Tunka Abdul
Publisher: Royal Institute of International Affairs
Publication Name: The World Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0043-9134
Year: 1998
Social aspects, Political corruption

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Malaysia's resilient pseudodemocracy

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The article examines the governmental control exercised by Prime Minister Mohamad Mahathir, preventing Malaysia from becoming a complete democracy. It is posited that even after Mahathir vacates office, the institutional tools are already in place for his successor to maintain control.

Author: Case, William
Publisher: National Endowment for Democracy
Publication Name: Journal of Democracy
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1045-5736
Year: 2001
Malaysia, Political aspects, Mahathir Mohamad, Democracy, Powers and duties, Prime ministers

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The case of Malaysia

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Malaysia used value-added and vertical strategies to develop its manufacturing sector. However, Malaysia faces competition from China and India as Malaysian wages rise with increases in productivity.

Author: Ohmae, Kenichi
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: New Perspectives Quarterly
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0893-7850
Year: 1995
Competition (Economics), Economic aspects

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Subjects list: Economic development, Asia, Malaysia
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