KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 -- Malaysia's success and achievements stem from the total contribution of all members of its community, Perak ruler Sultan Nazrin Shah has said.

Sultan Nazri said this during the launch of his second book today, which charted the country's growth and economic development from the signing of the Pangkor Treaty in 1874 to modern day Malaysia.

The book titled: Striving for Inclusive Development - from Pangkor to a Modern Malaysian State was nearly two decades in the making and had drew on primary data sources, archival documents, as well as cutting edge national and international research.

"My book charts our country's fascinating economic history over the past 150 years. It is a journey that demonstrates national p...