Sultan launches book that analyses global economy
SUBANG JAYA: A new book that dissects the global economy and proposes the urgent need for structural reforms was launched by Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah yesterday.
Describing “Turbulence in Trying Times. What Are We To Do?” by former banker and economist Tan Sri Prof Lin See-Yan as a “penetrating economic analysis”, the Perak Ruler said he trusted that the book would be widely read, at the launch in Sunway University here.
“If we are to navigate these turbulent times effectively, it is crucial to understand fully the economic dynamics that drive the more visible political developments.
“Prof Lin is exceptionally skilful at conveying relevant nuggets of economic theory and history as part of his illuminating explanations on the crisis that we face,” he added.
Sultan Nazrin called on the public to build a better understanding of the complex challenges and how these should be tackled.
Prof Lin presented the first copy of the book, which was published by Pearson Malaysia Sdn Bhd, to Sultan Nazrin.
The paperback is a follow-up to Prof Lin’s first book, “The Global Economy in Turbulent Times”, published in June 2015.
Prof Lin, who is also a columnist for The Star, said the first book has sold more than 8,000 copies.
The second book picked up on developments covering events in the past two-and-ahalf years until June 2017.
Sunway University chancellor Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah said Prof Lin, who has served all six prime ministers in various capacities, provided a valuable guide in his book.
The book is expected to hit the shelves at major bookstores soon and will retail at RM90.