Dancing On Thin Ice
Marina Mahathir continues to make her mark as a community leader, writer and outspoken commentator on social and political affairs. She is also the eldest child of Malaysia's longest-serving prime minister.

Marina has for more than 20 years written an insightful and provocative column which is published fortnightly in The Star newspaper. Dancing On Thin Ice is the third compilation of these columns to be be published by EDM, and features her most recent work from 2012 onwards as well as several of her best articles from earlier years.

In Dancing On Thin Ice, Marina draws attention to the many dangers faced by Malaysia and raises and addresses issues that concern her and her fellow citizens. Along the way she recalls conversations with Nelson Mandela, proposes that Kuala Lumpur's National Mosque twin with St John’s Cathedral, applauds the Malaysians who aid orphans of other faiths and admits to feeling like Alice in Wonderland.

The book showcases Marina’s perceptiveness and wit and her willingness to speak up for the vulnerable and defenceless. It also demonstrates her common-sense approach to tackling the challenges that beset right-thinking Malaysians, making the book essential reading for everyone interested in Malaysia and in making it a better place.
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Dancing On Thin Ice
Marina Mahathir continues to make her mark as a community leader, writer and outspoken commentator on social and political affairs. She is also the eldest child of Malaysia's longest-serving prime minister.

Marina has for more than 20 years written an insightful and provocative column which is published fortnightly in The Star newspaper. Dancing On Thin Ice is the third compilation of these columns to be be published by EDM, and features her most recent work from 2012 onwards as well as several of her best articles from earlier years.

In Dancing On Thin Ice, Marina draws attention to the many dangers faced by Malaysia and raises and addresses issues that concern her and her fellow citizens. Along the way she recalls conversations with Nelson Mandela, proposes that Kuala Lumpur's National Mosque twin with St John’s Cathedral, applauds the Malaysians who aid orphans of other faiths and admits to feeling like Alice in Wonderland.

The book showcases Marina’s perceptiveness and wit and her willingness to speak up for the vulnerable and defenceless. It also demonstrates her common-sense approach to tackling the challenges that beset right-thinking Malaysians, making the book essential reading for everyone interested in Malaysia and in making it a better place.
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Dancing On Thin Ice

Dancing On Thin Ice

by Marina Mahathir
Dancing On Thin Ice

Dancing On Thin Ice

by Marina Mahathir

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Marina Mahathir continues to make her mark as a community leader, writer and outspoken commentator on social and political affairs. She is also the eldest child of Malaysia's longest-serving prime minister.

Marina has for more than 20 years written an insightful and provocative column which is published fortnightly in The Star newspaper. Dancing On Thin Ice is the third compilation of these columns to be be published by EDM, and features her most recent work from 2012 onwards as well as several of her best articles from earlier years.

In Dancing On Thin Ice, Marina draws attention to the many dangers faced by Malaysia and raises and addresses issues that concern her and her fellow citizens. Along the way she recalls conversations with Nelson Mandela, proposes that Kuala Lumpur's National Mosque twin with St John’s Cathedral, applauds the Malaysians who aid orphans of other faiths and admits to feeling like Alice in Wonderland.

The book showcases Marina’s perceptiveness and wit and her willingness to speak up for the vulnerable and defenceless. It also demonstrates her common-sense approach to tackling the challenges that beset right-thinking Malaysians, making the book essential reading for everyone interested in Malaysia and in making it a better place.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789814610230
Publisher: Continental Sales, Inc.
Publication date: 02/28/2016
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 5.66(w) x 7.89(h) x 0.91(d)

About the Author

Marina Mahathir has worked as a journalist, public relations practitioner, television producer and as a women's rights and HIV/AIDS activist. She served as president of the Malaysian AIDS Council for 12 years from 1993–2005. She is also the daughter and eldest child of the Malaysia's longest-serving prime minister. In 2010 she was named UN Person of the Year by the United Nations in Malaysia.

Table of Contents

Foreword Zainah Anwar 10

Reflecting on the Busy Year That Was 15

No Slogans but Action 18

Electoral Shopping List 21

Women Still Running Behind in the Elections 24

Still a Man's World, Politically 27

A Very Malaysian Result 30

Have Some of Us Lost the Plot? 33

*Being Led Astray 36

True Leaders 39

Madiba's Example 42

A Pillar of Strength 45

The Cost of Telling the Truth 48

Lessons from Animals 51

Many Things Do Not Make Sense 54

Stop Embarrassing the Public 57

Oh, the Shame of it All 60

The Anarchy of Bad Manners 63

That Little Voice in Our Head 66

*A Lack of Consideration 69

Time for Restraint, Reflection and Respect 72

Staying Happy Together 75

Lessons from Cairo 78

Bridge-Builders 81

Fostering Unity through Fasting 84

A Lesson in Real Harmony 88

Tackling the Trust Deficit 91

The Year of the Malaysian Citizen 94

Moderate Malaysians 97

We Should Be Ashamed 100

The Value of Dignity 103

Where's the Justice Now? 106

When the World Turns Upside Down 109

We've Got Walking Time-Bombs 112

The Cult of Unthinking 115

From Touch a Dog to How to Be an Adulterer 118

Halal versus Haram Television Programmes 121

A Step Closer to Barbarism 124

Battling Islamic State Influence 127

Equality for Women Still a Long Way Off 130

Everything Is Not OK 133

Stop Violence Against Women 136

The Way To Defend Women's Rights 139

Uniformity Is Not Unity 142

Our Blood Is All The Same Red Colour 145

A Watershed Moment 148

Improving Education 151

Teach for Malaysia 154

Comparative Religion from the Earliest Years 157

It All Boils Down to Education 160

Disturbing Tales from Learning Hubs 163

Whipping Up a Fury 167

A Mockery of Statutory Rape Law 170

A Deeper Look at Horrific Crimes 173

Security and Insecurity 176

The Inequality of Freedoms 179

The Dangers of Racial Stereotyping 182

Be Proactive to Eradicate Racism 185

Racist Stories Persist 188

Lessons from the Paris Terror Attacks 191

Restrictions on Democracy 194

The Hidden Hands Fallacy 197

Choice Versus Opinion 200

Protest Not for Protest's Sake 203

Broken Taboos 206

Working Together to Find Cures and Solutions 209

The Trouble with Silence 212

Warriors Who Lack Vision 215

Why Some Societies Collapse 218

Simple Guide to Success in Malaysia 221

The Lists

Hopes for New Leaders 226

Things to be Grateful For 230

Collective Resolutions 235

Clarification Needed 239

Suggested Rules for Men 242

Resolutions Others Should Make 246

Suggestions for the Government 249

'Can Do' Fatwas 253

The Good, The Bad and The New Year 257

Resolutions for One and All 261

How to Win an Argument in Malaysia 266

Glossary 270

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