Healing the Nation: Politics, Medicine and Analogies of Health in Southeast Asia (version 1.0) (original) (raw)

This paper explores the intertwined relationship between politics, medicine, and health analogies in Southeast Asia, particularly in the context of colonial rule and nationalist movements. It examines how concepts of health, influenced by Western science, were leveraged by nationalist leaders to challenge the colonial state's monopoly over medical practices. By analyzing historical figures and movements, the paper highlights the ongoing implications of race and medical ideology on nation-building efforts in Malaysia, suggesting that ideas from medicine have been integral to political agendas and policy reforms.