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!!
