Dr Mahathir’s – Selected Letters to World Leaders

Author : Tun Dr.Mahathir Mohamad

Publisher : Marshal Cavendish

Price : RM 49.90

Summary : (as written on the book’s cover)

The 71 letters by Dr. Mahathir, Bush, Chirac, Blair, Thatcher and Prince Charles ( among others) are unique as they argue their contrasting positions on terrorism, globalisation, economic and diplomatic relations, as well as war and conflicts. The correspondence presents a less-than-ideal world for the reader to inhabit.

The correspondence were transparent, solid, informative and sometimes robust. The memories they and their words leave behind are always startling.

Dr. Mahathir writes directly, in his own recognisable voice and style, an extremely unique correspondence by a very remarkable Malaysian Prime Minister. An excellent book to be enjoyed on many different levels, by all who love politics, diplomacy and international relations.

None of these letters has been published before the most obvious feature for English language students (in Malaysia and Asia) is that the style of explanations on various complex issues written in ordinary English sentences. Readers, teachers, students and politicians will welcome this book, as the publisher and editor do. reading this book inspires us to love and serve politics even more.

 

Review :

I grew up during Mahathir’s years. In fact I shall say that he was the only prime minister that i knew before the current premier. Thus, during those days, I was inspired by his visions and missions for Malaysia , our beloved nation.

To be able to read the letters that he sent to the leaders of world super power is really an amazing experience. Prince Charles letter was the one that amaze me the most. Prince Charles wrote to Tun Mahathir to express his feeling about Islam and congratulate the previous premier to promote Islam in a very excellent way. 

In conclusion, this book worth every single cent of my money because, it is not fiction. It is actual letters to and from world leaders, and it helps me to understand about what has been going on in this world for the past few years,as far as Malaysia is concern.

P/s: Guys, this one can use to asnwer PTK oso )

 

 

 

Confessions of an Old Boy – The Dato’ Hamid Adventures

 

Author : Kam Raslan

Publisher : Marshall Cavendish

Price : RM 32.00

 

Summary as printed on the back of the book)

Dato’ Hamid- the Old Boy and civil servant who’s been everywhere and seen it all (even though he never wanted to). Here he ’spills the beans’ of his adventures dating back to nthe 1940’s, from Kuala Lumpur to Monte Carlo, Los Angelas to Algiers, London to Temerloh Rest House and much more. Along the way, Dato’ Hamid tussles with a beautiful seductress-cum-diamond thief; is corrupted by a ruthlessly ambitious banker; and helps solve the murder of a billionaire businessman. And all the time he wishes he were back at home tending his orchids and nursing his favourite cognac.

Shameless, exciting and funny, Dato’ Hamid’s life and adventures chart the financial, political and amorous relationships that have made Malaysia what it is today. 

Review :  

It’s a serious comedy kind of materials. Like commented by Patrick Teoh, I also almost believed that Dato’ Hamid really exist. Kam Raslan has a brilliant story telling skills. It is a fun book, yet very critical. The book has managed in a way described Malaysia’s evolution since the post colonial years.

Would I recommend it to others? ABSOLUTELY!!