State of seige: Mahathir tightens squeeze on 'dissident' Sabah

Article Abstract:

Malaysian PM Datuk Seri Mahathir Mohamad and his United Malays National Organization (Umno) are stepping up their activities to gain control of Sabah. Political pressure is evident in the filing of petty charges against Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Joseph Pairin Kitingan and his brother Jeffrey. Meanwhile, Umno established its first branch outside the peninsula in Sabah. Sabah citizens fear that the state's racial harmony will be disrupted as Mahathir and Umno encourage the formation of parties along racial lines to destroy the state's ruling Parti Bersatu Sabah.

Political activity, Sabah, Malaysia, Kitingan, Datuk Joseph Pairin

---

Making of a maverick

Article Abstract:

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad personally dislikes Western values but subscribes to its economic and political system to safeguard the country's interests. Mahathir accuses the West of propagating materialism and global inequality. He particularly scores industrialized nations for slowly adopting economic protectionism which is against the tenets of free trade. Mahathir believes in democracy and attacks the West for not practicing what it preaches.

Cover Story

---

The language lobby: Mahathir in clash over use of Malay

Article Abstract:

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's public support of the use of English caused Utusan Malaysia, the country's foremost Malay daily, to strongly protest. Mahathir feels English is necessary for Malaysia's commercial advancement. Opponents of English, however, fear that promotion of English will result in the decreasing use of Malay and will also adversely affect the job opportunities of Malaysians educated entirely in Malay.

Social aspects, English language, Language and languages, English language in foreign countries

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Wells of hope: Kazakhstan signs massive oil deal. Lost privileges. Costly alliance
• Abstracts: From the glass house: China chides US on riots, defends own record. Harried hostage
• Abstracts: Prince of patronage: shares row spotlights controversial Indian leader. A Malaysian who dared sue a king

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.