Malaysian Worldview

This collection of essays on the worldviews of the people in Malaysia focuses on the three main ethnic groups - the Malays, Chinese and Indians - as well as the indigenous peoples of Sabah. Topics include the Islamic worldview of Man, society and nature, the traditional Malay socio-political outlook, the language and worldview of the Malay peasants, as well as Malaysian folk-tales and drama. The worldview of social belonging among the Chinese and Indians, and the traditional worldviews of the indigenous peoples of Sabah are also presented.

From China to Facebookistan, the Internet has transformed global commerce. A cyber-law expert argues that we must free Internet trade while simultaneously protecting consumers.

On the ancient Silk Road, treasure-laden caravans made their arduous way through deserts and mountain passes, establishing trade between Asia and the civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. Today’s electronic Silk Roads ferry information across continents, enabling individuals and corporations anywhere to provide or receive services without obtaining a visa. But the legal infrastructure for such trade is yet rudimentary and uncertain. If an event in cyberspace occurs at once everywhere and nowhere, what law applies? How can consumers be protected when engaging with companies across the world?

In this accessible book, cyber-law expert Anupam Chander provides the first thorough discussion of the law that relates to global Internet commerce. Addressing up-to-the-minute examples, such as Google’s struggles with China, the Pirate Bay’s skirmishes with Hollywood, and the outsourcing of services to India, the author insightfully analyzes the difficulties of regulating Internet trade. Chander then lays out a framework for future policies, showing how countries can dismantle barriers while still protecting consumer interests.

FOREWORD CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTES ON CONTRIBUTORS INTRODUCTION Islamic World-view of Man, Society and Nature among the Malays in Malaysia THE TRADITIONAL MALAY SOCIO-POLITICAL WORLD-VIEW THE TRADITIONAL WORLD-VIEWS OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF SABAH WORLD-VIEW OF SOCIAL BELONGING AMONG THE CHINESE IN MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE: THE CASE OF SECRET SOCIETIES, CLANS AND DIALECT-GROUP ASSOCIATIONS WORLD-VIEW OF THE INDIANS WITH REGARD TO THEIR SOCIAL IDENTITY AND BELONGING IN MALAYA, c.l900 - 57 LANGUAGE AND THE WORLD-VIEW OF THE MALAY PEASANTS THE WORLD-VIEW OF PENINSULAR MALAYSIAN FOLK-TALES AND FOLK DRAMAS APPENDIX