The Riddle of Malaysian Capitalism

Identifies the interaction between the state, political parties, and business in Malaysia.

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Preface

Introduction

PART I - THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT: STATE AND CAPITAL TO 1990

Malaysian political economy: an overview

The state and the expansion of Malay ownership

PART II - MALAY CAPITALISTS: STATE, PARTY, POLITICAL AND PRIVATE

The new Malay state: catalyst for capitalism or cronyism?

The party: UMNO's role in the development of Malay capitalism

Political capitalists: relations between party capital and private Malay capital

Private Malay capital: rentiers, transitional groups and entrepreneurs

PART III - CHINESE CAPITALISTS: PARIAHS OR ENTREPRENEURS?

MPHB: the failure of the Chinese 'institutional' approach

Chinese business groups: new wealth

Chinese business groups: old wealth

Conclusion

Selected interviews

Notes

Bibliography

Index