On the 31st of August, Malaysia will celebrate 50 years of independence. The month of August has been filled with a myriad of parades, cultural performances, street shows and carnivals to commemorate the country's Independence or Merdeka Day.

So what does CzipLee have to offer to the celebrations. Sorry, we don't do Merdeka Sales, we think they're all just some gimmick. Read our take on sales! =)

Well the next few posts on our blog will be our little Merdeka rally call!

We'll kick start with a book

Publisher: Oxford Fajar
Release date: August 2007
ISBN: 9789833383474
Price: RM 150.00
Format: Hardback
Extent: 240pp
Size: 234x156mm

Author: RICHARD LEETE
- 10 years as an advisor to the Malaysian government in his role as UN Resident Coordinator
- UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei since Oct 2003

Features :
- Comprehensive data relevant to the subject matter is provided throughout the text : This will provide readers with a clearer picture of the information mentioned in the text, and will also support statements made by the author
- The language used is precise and clear, even amidst the sea of technical data provided: This will aid in the understanding of complex concepts and enhance its user-friendly appeal
- The book is the only one of its kind to offer a comprehensive, thorough approach in dealing with the subject of economic and social development in Malaysia over the past 50 years: It will be an interesting read, one that endears itself to a wide number of readers, as it covers all areas of economic development and social progress in the country since its birth as an independent nation

Description:
This book offers a comprehensive, thorough approach to the subjects of politics, economic development and social progress in Malaysia. It puts together an immense evidence-base, including from a wide range of primary publications and official statistics, to trace and discuss the policies and programmes that have led to Malaysia's spectacular development. This is the only book of it kind to effectively review and document the 50 years of Malaysia’s developmental advancement, since it became an independent nation.

Contents:
Foreword by Raja Nazrin, Regent of Perak
Chap 1: The Beginnings
Chap 2: Growing Population and Changing Balance
Chap 3: Growing and Transforming the Economy
Chap 4: Ending Poverty and Restructuring Society
Chap 5: Expanding Education and Advancing Attainment
Chap 6: Modernizing Health Outcomes
Chap 7: Promoting Women's Advancement
Chap 8: Towards the Next 50 Years

Malaysia: From Kampung to Twin Towers is available in CzipLee Kajang & Bangsar! With limited copies left, get this one of a kind book now!

Labels: Book Review, books, Merdeka, Oxford Fajar

Yes, Neverland is calling again and Peter Pan in Scarlet by Geraldine McCaughrean is now available in CzipLee Books & Stationery - Kajang & Bangsar!

Click here for the full set on the cool display put up by the Oxford Fajar team!

Remember that the proceeds from every copy sold will go to benefit

"Registered Charity No 235825©19892005 GOSHCC"

For more on the boy who never grows up visit these sites: Peter Pan in Scarlett and JM Barrie!

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