{"title":"Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad","description":"\u003cp\u003eNik Nazmi Nik Ahmad is a renowned Malaysian author and politician known for his insightful writings that delve into pivotal topics affecting modern society. His works often blend personal narratives with broader socio-political themes, making them engaging and enlightening reads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection features standout titles such as \u003cem\u003eMalaysian Son\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSaving the Planet\u003c\/em\u003e, which highlight his unique ability to weave personal experiences with pressing global issues. \u003cem\u003eMalaysian Son\u003c\/em\u003e provides a captivating memoir that shares Nik Nazmi's journey and reflections on his homeland, offering readers profound insights into the cultural and political landscape of Malaysia. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eSaving the Planet\u003c\/em\u003e taps into the Science \u0026amp; Nature genre, encouraging meaningful conversations around environmental sustainability and the urgent need to protect our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough Nik Nazmi's books, readers are invited to explore a rich tapestry of ideas that challenge conventional thinking and inspire action. Whether you are drawn to biographies or passionate about environmental issues, this author's work offers both personal reflection and a call for societal change.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saving-the-planet-by-nik-nazmi-nik-ahmad-9789815204865","title":"Saving the Planet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA young Southeast Asian Cabinet Minister outlines the challenges and solutions for climate change and energy transition facing his country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn December 2022, 40-year-old Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad was appointed as Malaysia's Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC). A career politician, his first ministerial appointment was a baptism of fire as he was thrust into the complex world of environmental policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 'green issues' had previously only been an occasional part of his work and activism, executing the Malaysian government's ambitious sustainability plans brought home to Nik Nazmi how crucial solving climate change is to the country's survival. He comes to realise that a key component of this task includes winning public support for the required transitions and changes, especially in the face of rising climate change denialism and pessimism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaving the Planet\u003c\/em\u003e relates Nik Nazmi's experiences as NRECC Minister—later redesignated as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES)—and his thoughts on connected issues ranging from water management to climate financing. He stresses that developing countries, which are especially vulnerable to the destruction that ensues from environmental degradation, support climate action but require viable support from their wealthier counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, climate change must be dealt with not only urgently but also inclusively if humanity is to succeed. It is fundamentally a moral and political challenge that will require radically changing our societies to become more just.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaving the Planet\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the intersections between politics and climate change, as well as for an authentic voice at the frontlines of climate action in the Global South.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342683558124,"sku":"9789815204865","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19389873485682.jpg?v=1743934302"},{"product_id":"malaysian-son-by-nik-nazmi-nik-ahmad-9789815017724","title":"Malaysian Son","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA passionate account about the coming of age of a young Malaysian politician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMalaysian Son\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Setiawangsa. Growing up privileged under the authoritarian regime of Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the imprisonment of Anwar Ibrahim led him to join the Reformasi movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a member of the multiracial People's Justice Party (KEADILAN), he later became the youngest elected state representative in the 2008 General Elections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2018, as Youth Leader of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, he participated in the 2018 campaign against Prime Minister Najib Razak, spending time in jail and the courts. PH achieved a historic victory but, in spite of warnings from Nik who was a backbench MP, failed to achieve a cohesive and stable government. It eventually collapsed in 2020, leading to years of political instability that has yet to abate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMalaysian Son\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for all who want to understand the country's tumultuous recent history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46374090146028,"sku":"9789815017724","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17518463485682.jpg?v=1744823934"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nik-nazmi-nik-ahmad.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}