MEDIA RELEASE

22 March 2011

Upcoming Lecture in Tun Abdul Razak Lecture Series:

Political Economy of Development -The Malaysian Experience (By YABhg Tun Daim Zainuddin)
On 31 March 2011, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK), Malaysias leading private university specialising in innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship, will host the 6th lecture in its Tun Abdul Razak Lecture Series. Titled Political Economy of Development The Malaysian Experience and presented by YABhg Tun Daim Zainuddin, this lecture will be held at UNIRAZAKs Razak Campus at Capital Square. Attendance is free of charge and all are invited to register for this event. Previous attendees include government officials, business leaders, diplomats, and academicians. UNIRAZAK strives to play an active role in promoting and cherishing national idealism and the achievements of our great leaders such as our former Prime Minister, the late Tun Abdul Razak. In line with this objective UNIRAZAK began the Tun Abdul Razak Lecture Series (TARLS) in 2009. TARLS focuses on nation building and the late Tun Abdul Razak - his aspirations, patriotism, life, achievements, contributions, challenges, foresights and others. The lectures usually take a historical approach and are delivered by well known personalities in their respective field of studies, usually close associates of the late Tun who were familiar with him and his vision. They study and reflect upon the late Tuns achievements and how this has influenced modern Malaysia. Occasionally, TARLS will take a more contemporary approach as well.

YABhg Tun Daim is a figure who, as Minister of Finance from 1984-1991 and 19992001, was instrumental in building Malaysias economy. He retired from all government official posts including that of Treasurer, Barisan Nasional/UMNO on 31st May 2001 and has since returned to the private sector, where he now heads the International Commerce Bank Group as Founder Chairman, with establishments in Europe, Asia and Africa, among other major interests. I have chosen this topic `Political Economy of Economic Development-The Case of Malaysia as I think Malaysia has a lot to offer the other communities in understanding the nature and dynamics of a typical plural society and its implications to the democratization of economic and social development. he said. In his speech, Tun Daim will talk about Malaysias economic growth, social justice, politics, and the relationships therein and the effects on economic development; he will also compare Malaysia to other countries. Tun Daim will also talk about Malaysias political economy, New Economic Policy (NEP), New Economic Model (NEM), and accountability and governance. For further information please visit www.unirazak.edu.my. If you wish to attend Tun Daims speech please note that although free, seats are limited and you must reserve your seat by contacting En Nor Azami at 03-76277113. Walk-ins will not be entertained.

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