Malaysia’s relations with Saudi Arabia under Tun Dr. Mahathir era, 1981-2003

Asmady Idris (2011) Malaysia’s relations with Saudi Arabia under Tun Dr. Mahathir era, 1981-2003. pp. 143-158.

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Abstract

Malaysia’s early formal relation with Saudi Arabia begun since the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra al-Haj era (the first Malaysian Premier, 1957-1970) until present. During the reign of Tun Dr. Mahathir, the fourth Malaysian Premier, the relation has changed dynamically. Several initiatives have been taken by the Tun Dr. Mahathir regime to shift the pattern of relations from one to two-way communication. Apart from successfully securing economic opportunities from the kingdom, this study attempts to relate the significance of the relations to the Tun Dr. Mahathir regime with its efforts to portray religious commitment, both at domestic and international level. The promotion of Islam by Malaysian leaders, both at home, and at the international level, is vital for the continuation of their political survival. Equipped with more liberal-pragmatic Islamic approach has, to some extent, prolonged the survival of the Tun Dr. Mahathir’s political regime interests.

Item Type:	Chapter In Book
Keyword:	Saudi Arabia , Tun Dr. Mahathir , Relations
Subjects:	J Political Science > JA Political science (General) > JA1-92 Political science (General) J Political Science > JZ International relations > JZ5-6530 International relations
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	15 Sep 2022 08:43
Last Modified:	19 May 2023 10:57
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/33964

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