Class List
1 Syuriati Sulaiman @ Ibrahim (2004246839)
2 Syazni Akmal Ramli (2006221330)
3 Razanah Suaida Rosli (2005326447)
4 Siti Suzana Hassan Ma’arof (2006221547)
5 Shaidatul Nizam Abd Malek (2003352733)
6 Fazliana Ahmad (2005326566)
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Introduction to premiership Studies (Malaysia)
This course introduces the students to basic principles in Political Leadership & Premiership in Malaysia. It shall focus on the vision and policies of the five Prime Ministers, significantly that of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. The course shall discuss the significant policies and visions of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his contributions in transforming Malaysia from an agricultural economy to a developed and modern industrial Malaysia.
Course Objectives
It is hoped that at the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. study the basic principles of political leadership in Malaysia;
2. understand the relevance and application of the principles of political leadership in the administration of Malaysia;
3. study, analyse and appreciate policies and visions of premiers in Malaysia especially Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad;
4. evaluate the contribution of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in shaping current and future direction of Malaysia.
Course structure in brief
Theories and concepts of political leadership
1. Origins of political leadership
2. Social sources of leadership
3. Political leadership and opportunities
4. Transformational leadership
5. Transactional leadership
Premiership and the Cabinet
1. Prime Minister in the Constitution
2. Role of Prime Minister in Public Policy Making
History of Malaysian Premiership
1. Tunku Abdul Rahman (1957-1971)
2. Tun Abdul Razak (1971-1976)
3. Tun Hussien Onn (1976-1981)
Mahathir’s Premiership
1. Background
2. Early years of Mahathir
3. Rise to Leadership
Mahathir’s Vision
1. The Malay Dilemma
2. The New Malays
3. Vision 2020
Foreign Policy
1. ASEAN
2. South-South
3. Smart Partnership
4. G 15
5. OIC
6. NAM
Economic Policies of Mahathir
1. New Economic Policy
2. Privatisation and Industrialisation
3. Malaysia Incorporated
4. Insfrastructure and Development : KLCC, KL tower, MSC, Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, KLIA and F1 Sepang.
Mahathir’s Ideas on Globalisation
1. Nature of Globalisation
2. Role of Asia
3. Global Partnerships
4. Asian-European Partnership
Mahathir’s Policies on National Unity
1. Caring Society
2. Meritocracy
Mahathir’s Perspectives on Islam
1. Islam and Malaysia
2. Islamic Education e.g. UIA
3 Islam and Economic Development (Islamic Banking and Finance, Islamic Currency)
4. Progressive Islam
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
1.Background
2.Public policies
3.Foreign policies
ASSESSMENT
Coursework - 40%
Final Examination - 60%
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