Service Politics and the Malaysian Chinese Association: The Case of Bentong

Author:   Sing Pei Tan
Publisher:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
ISBN:  

9789819591626


Publication Date:   19 May 2026
Format:   Hardback
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Service Politics and the Malaysian Chinese Association: The Case of Bentong


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This book delves into the intricate dynamics of service politics within the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), using a single case study of Bentong, Malaysia, from 2008 to 2018. It explores how the MCA navigated the political landscape during this period, focusing on their service-oriented strategies to maintain political support among the Chinese community in Bentong. By examining the general elections from 2008 - 2018, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the intersection between service politics and ethnic identity in Malaysia. With the present worldwide focus on ethnic politics and governance, this book provides fresh insights into the techniques used by political parties to gain support from minority communities.

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Author:   Sing Pei Tan
Publisher:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:  

9789819591626


ISBN 10:   9819591627
Publication Date:   19 May 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 The Historical Formation and Development of Chinese Politics in Malaysia.- Chapter 3 Chinese Politics in Bentong.- Chapter 4 The Chinese Voters in Bentong (GE12–GE14).- Chapter 5 Conclusion.

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Dr Tan Sing Pei is Assistant Professor and Research Fellow at the Tun Tan Cheng Lock Institute of Social Studies, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia. She holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Tasmania. Her research focuses on Malaysian politics and comparative Southeast Asian politics, with particular interests in electoral politics, political parties, governance, and regional political dynamics. Her work is frequently cited by international media.

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