Law

Constitutional Conflicts in Contemporary Malaysia

Name: Constitutional Conflicts in Contemporary Malaysia
Author: H. P. Lee
ISBN: 9789676530950

by H. P. Lee

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Synopsis

Review "Handy for those seeking additional insights into political maneuverings and skirmishings endemic to Malaysian society....Highly recommended for upper-division undergraduates, faculty, and comparative constitutional law scholars."--Choice Product Description In the past ten years or so, the Malaysian nation has witnessed three major constitutional conflicts involving the Mahathir administration on one hand and the hereditary Rulers and the judiciary on the other. The major outcome of these conflicts is a titling of the balance of powers in favorof the executive arm of government. This book seeks to explore the constitutional and political dimensions of these crises. The book makes a significant contribution to the understanding of the Malaysian constitutional framework. It aims to provoke debates on the state of constitutionalism incontemporary Malaysia. About the Author H. P. Lee is Associate Professor of Law at Monash University.