Title : Tunku His Life and Times

Author : Mubin Sheppard

Publisher : Pelanduk Publications

This is the authorized biography of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj (1903-1990) : it chronicles his royal ancestry, early childhood, education, initiation into politics and culminating with his crowning achievement as the principal architect of Malaya’s independence, while becoming famous as a patron of Asian football, local horseracing and traditional Malay culture. He did what no one else could have done then; he managed t transform Malaya from colonial administration to political independence and championed a policy of tolerance, moderation and intercomminal harmony. Tunku’s political intuition won instinctive trust from people of all races and ealks of life. His message went straight to the heart of all. Tunku’s political intuition won instinctive trust from people of all reces and walks of life. His message went straight to the hearts of all. His candour often rankled certain quarters and occasionally caused controversies he never intended. Those who came to know him realized he harboured no malice ; he only wanted the best.