May 30, 2018
Public Lecture Announcement
MALAYSIA: From Kleptocracy to Democracy
The Techo Sen School of Government and International Relations at The University of Cambodia is pleased to announce that there will be a public lecture on June 2, 2018 at UC Main Campus by Prof. Din Merican. Prof Din’s lecture is titled Malaysia: From Kleptocracy to Democracy. He will discuss the May 9 Malaysian General Elections (GE-14) and its impact on his country; and he will also touch on Cambodia-Malaysia relations in the new Mahathir Administration.
Prof. Chhea Keo, Dean, Techo Sen School of Government and International Relations, The University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
Biographical Sketch of Prof. Din Merican
Prof. Din Merican has had a long-standing history with Cambodia, and the experience he has brought to the study of International Relations in Cambodia is part of a career which encompasses a wide diversity of achievement in both the diplomatic and corporate world. He has connected Malaysians, Cambodians, and millions of others through his personal blog. which is devoured by those who share his passion for International Relations; it has received over 25 million hits.
In 2000-2002, he was consultant to the Asia-Europe Institute, University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur. In 2017 he was awarded the Dean’s Letter of Commendation for his contributions to the George Washington School of Business at George Washington University, and since 2015 he is Associate Dean at the Techo Sen School of Government and International Relations.
Prof. Merican has Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours in Economic from The University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In 1970, he graduated from The George Washington School of Business, The George Washington University, Washington D.C., USA with Master’s Degree in Business Administration in Finance and International Business (with distinction). He was the Best Graduate Student in International Business for the Graduating Class of 1970. In 1989 he attended the well-known Advanced Management Program at INSEAD (The European Business School), Fontainebleau, France.
Over the years, Prof. Merican served in many positions in both the public and private sectors. He began his career in 1963 at the Malaysian Foreign Ministry as Assistant Secretary (Political) in charge of Southeast Asia (covering Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Philippines, Thailand and Burma) and military intelligence. This is where he established his relationship with Cambodia, and quickly realized that Cambodia captured his attention and imagination. For his outstanding contributions to teaching and research on Cambodia and ASEAN, he awarded a Doctorate (h.c) in International Relations in 2016 by The Board of Trustees, The University of Cambodia.
Din Merican: the Malaysian DJ Blogger 
Wow, Din..
Sock it to ’em..
For all it’s worth, this fledgling democracy might end up being a Ochlocracy aka Mobocracy – something we gotta watch out for.
I can’t imagine a sovereign state asking it’s citizenry to ‘donate’ to a national debt fund: http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2018/05/30/economist-donation-drive-to-settle-govt-debts-embarrassing-bad-precedent/
Since MO1 and spouse are so fascinated with the Arabs, why don’t we just do an MBS on them. I think we also have a Ritz Carlton in KL
And there were people who chose not to vote because they were of the view that the choice was between the rock and a hard place.
Money is like water. When the glass is full you should stop. Otherwise the overflow will lead to unintended consequences.
Professor Din, would you be able to record your lecture and post it here for the benefit of those who could not be in Cambodia personally?
Another Malaysian that made good and found fame and acceptance by his adopted country instead of Malaysia. There are many like Dato Din who never looked back but always have the interest of Malaysia at heart.
How about a webinar?
May I add to Muthu’s request please – but if your lecture cannot be posted here may I know where it can be accessed on the Web? I’ll be obliged…