Japan and Malaysian Economic Development

Download or read book Japan and Malaysian Economic Development written by K. S. Jomo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-10-19 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Japanese presence in Southeast Asia is treated variously with either suspicion or encouragement. Japan and Malaysian Development critically assesses different dimensions of Japan-Malaysia economic relations. The work presents a balanced collection of essays examining Japanese involvement in Malaysia. The volume also discusses the impact and consequences of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir's 'Look East' policy, which advocated greater emphasis on trading relations with Japan.