BOOK LAUNCH

Floating on a
Malayan Breeze
Travels in Malaysia and Singapore

Sudhir Thomas Vadaketh

Wednesday, 26 September 2012

8:00-9:30pm
Recital studio, Esplanade

Space is limited.
Please RSVP to Riya at: orders.nuspress@nus.edu.sg

Guest of honour:
SR Nathan, former president, Singapore
The book launch will be followed by a panel discussion with
Manu Bhaskaran, partner, Centennial Group
Donald Low, vice president, Economics Society of Singapore

Two Singaporeans spent 30 days cycling through

every state in Peninsular Malaysia on a daily budget
of RM10 (US$3) each; then many years interviewing
hundreds more people. What they found are two
countries that have developed economically but are
still struggling to find their souls.

Published by

One of the best, and certainly one of the most enjoyable, single-volume introductions to both
countries politics, economies and societies, and to their delicate sibling relationship--part envy,
part rivalry, part affection.
Simon Long, Banyan, Asia columnist, The Economist
This lively book is more than just an enjoyable travelogue: it is a series of thoughtfulsometimes
provocativeobservations on the history, culture, politics, religion and other aspects of our diverse
lives in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. In an increasingly globalised future, it seems more and
more likely that our destinies will remain intertwined.
George Yeo, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Singapore
For more information on the book, please read Sudhirs blog: sudhirtv.wordpress.com