Malaysia: From Kampung to Twin Towers, 50 Years of Economic and Social Development. This study of Malaysia's political, social and economic development in the 50 years since independence is by a senior UN consultant on demography and development with many years experience in Malaysia. The chapters focus on the pre-independence background; population and demographic changes; long-term and short-term economic change and growth, poverty and restructuring society; education; health; women's advancement; and towards the next 50 years. With tables and graphics, reference bibliography and index.