Idris, Asmady (2010) Malaysia’s relations with Saudi Arabia under Tun Dr. Mahathir era, 1981-2003. In: Proceedings Seminar on Nasional Resilience (SNAR 2010) "Political Managements and Policies in Malaysia", 13-15 July 2010, Bayview Hotel Langkawi. Institute of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad’s Thoughts, Universiti Utara Malaysia , Sintok , pp. 143-158. ISBN 978-983-44865-3-2

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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:	Book Section
Additional Information:	Organized by Institute of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad's Thought (IPDM), Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
Subjects:	J Political Science > JZ International relations
Divisions:	Institut Pemikiran Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad
Depositing User:	Mrs. Norazmilah Yaakub
Date Deposited:	25 May 2011 08:22
Last Modified:	25 May 2011 08:22
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/3171

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