Gerakbudaya

Whether you're a law enthusiast, looking for a good read, or are just plain curious about this Malaysian lawyer, this book will return a verdict of entertainment and edification. Grab your copy, hold on to your briefs, and robe up for a roller- coaster that's more fun than a barrel...

Gerimis Art Project is a collaborative artistic and archiving collective that co-produces artworks and cultural content with indigenous Malaysian (Orang Asli) artists and artisans. The collective primarily works with Orang Asli who are already leading their own efforts in promoting and preserving their arts, culture, and traditions. Gerimis advocates for...

In 2012, sixteen-year-old troublemaker Kei and his mother move into a decaying low-cost flat from the slums at the edge of town, right next to Maryam, a young mother, and her three-year-old son Ishak. Shunned by society, Kei and Maryam develop an unspoken bond, which starts to fray as the...

There is a wise and prescient Malay saying “Jikalau sesat, kembalilah ke pangkal jalan”. (If lost, go back to the start – the fork in the road). The author, a consummate corporate insider in his seventh decade, picks his seven wrong turns, as such. Agree, disagree but never disagreeable, a...

Synopsis: How to Build Your Sales Force Empire is your essential guide to mastering the recruitment, training, and leadership strategies needed to create an unstoppable sales team. Written with both seasoned sales professionals and newcomers in mind, this book provides a step-by-step approach to building a thriving, resilient sales force...

“I Am Data!” is a comprehensive repository of 99 data-related topics in this Edition III whereas previous edition i.e., Edition II, covers 201 additional topics. The primary objective of “I Am Data!” is to provide simple descriptions or brief previews of the terms used in the realm of data. Sometimes,...

Through a highly personal and engaging journey, this book exposes the myths and mysteries surrounding the most tumultuous period of Malayan history. It illuminates our understanding of the subterranean forces shaping the people and country then and now. Almost immediately after WWII, the British fought a long “Emergency” war against...

In the aftermath of a family tragedy, two cousins, Iskandar and Indra, embark on separate journeys in Jordan. Iskandar yearns to atone for his sins by returning to Islam, whereas Indra wants to fulfil his father and grandfather’s wishes by continuing his religious education. In Jordan, they encounter the two...

  Intellectuals in Developing Societies was first published in 1977, alongside The Myth of the Lazy Native. It was written after Syed Hussein Alatas’ withdrawal from active politics. Alatas’ experience as the national chairperson of Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia and presence in the Senate in brought him face-to-face with problems...

What does the nation of Iran and the Nusantara region have in common? Plenty, according to the participants of the conference, Iran and the Malay World: Historical and Contemporary Relations, and the Future, held in October 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, which discussed the linked history, contemporary ties, and future prospects...

. . . The meaning of the phrase “Islam is socialist in nature” merely acts as a categorisation into a particular system of society based on the features that characterise it as socialist. Those who are against Islam being considered as socialist either do not understand the meaning of certain...

Islam dan Sosialisme, yang diterbitkan pada tahun 1976 sebagai Islam dan Sosialisma, ditulis oleh Profesor Dr Syed Hussein Alatas, pakar sosiologi Malaysia yang terulung. Walaupun sebuah naskah yang nipis, idea-idea beliau merangkumi persoalan yang besar dan penting, termasuk kaitan antara agama dan teori sosialis, jenis-jenis sosialisme yang berlainan serta kegelisahan...

Isothymia merupakan istilah yang diperkenalkan oleh saintis politik Amerika Syarikat bernama Francis Fukuyama. Umumnya, Isothymia merujuk kepada keinginan untuk mendapatkan pengiktirafan yang sama seperti orang lain dan bertindak sebagai antitesis kepada Megalothymia. Pertembungan antara Megalothymia dan Isothymia ini membentuk dua manifestasi keinginan untuk mendapatkan pengiktirafan. Dalam konteks politik di Malaysia,...

King of the Sea is a collection of short stories by the acclaimed Malaysian writer, Dina Zaman focussing on her home state of Terengganu. This collection features three new short stories since its initial publication in 2012.Terengganu is more than a state; it is a country by itself, full of magic...

Before Donald Trump declared trade war on China, most Chinese were happy to accept the US as the l?o-dà (??)—not exactly the ‘big boss’ in its usual intended meaning, but more a status accorded to someone out of an air of resignation and light contempt. Since he wants to be...

CHONG FAH HING: “…Justeru, tidaklah keterlaluan menggelar Ban Chen sebagai intelek kiri. Bermula dari penterjemahan karya Lu Xun, langsung menyerlahkan tekad beliau mengkritik aparat kuasa yang bongkak, dan sikap Ban Chen pantang berkompromi. Andaikata terjemahan boleh disifatkan sebagai kerja kreatif, maka pemilihan teks terjemahan boleh disamakan dengan garapan bahan penulisan…”ZIN...

Title: Libraries and the Development of Civilizations (New Edition)Author: Syed Hussein AlatasPublisher: GerakbudayaISBN: 9789670076553Libraries and the Development of Civilizations is an essay by the late renowned Malaysian social theorist and professor, Syed Hussein Alatas. His last piece of writing before his passing in 2007, this slim volume contains his thoughts...

“As May 13, 1969 has lived on as one of Malaysia’s most iconic moments of political transition and change, it deserves to be told and retold through many lenses and by many interlocutors. How did those palpably touched by the ordeal, and lost friends, neighbours and family members survive the...

Bold & Powerful: These two words aptly describe Masuma Tavakolis book, Life Under Taliban. Consolidating personal experiences including abuse and torture, the illustrated book will break your heart and help you understand why many Afghans flee their country and live in others part of the world as refugees. Masumas work...

The story of Lim Kit Siang is greatly intertwined with that of the nation. This book, however, is not a typical biography. It is neither a comprehensive account of the life of a statesman nor a hagiography. It is a tribute and a personal story of Lim Kit Siang’s political...