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The Right to Differ: A biographical sketch of Lim Kit Siang

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Notes Includes the new documentary DVD Life and Times of Lim Kit Siang, Title of accompanying DVD: A Malaysian dream. LIM KIT SIANG has been on the forefront of Malaysian politics ever since the Democratic Action Party was registered in 1966. Despite being incarcerated without trial on two occasions- in 1967 and 1987 – for a total of three years, he remains a major political figure standing in opposition to the path of race-based politics taken by the country’s long term ruling coalition. The courage and persistence of this former journalist in championing parliamentary democracy and liberal values in the face of authoritarianism have shaped Malaysia’s political landscape in more profound ways than normally assumed. Lim Kit Siang could not- and cannot- be ignored.But be that as it may, little has been written about this inexhaustible politician. This book- based on a long interview with him- is an attempt at rectifying this knowledge gap and at narrating the biography of this inspiring figure.This book covers the full biographical sketch of Lim Kit Siang starting from his younger days through the route of his life-long political career, the good and bad days, and including his times in prisons to stand up to defend the rights of the Malaysian and to uphold a fair society. Together included in the book, there is an attached documentary DVD entitled ‘Life and Times of Lim Kit Siang'.

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959.5092

Publisher

Kuala Lumpur : Research for Social Advancement (REFSA)., 2011

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xi, 180 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm. + 1 DVD (4 3/4 in.)

Language

English

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978-967-5942-06-8

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959.5092

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