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1. predisposition towards strong and stable leadership rather than political pluralism;
2. respect for social harmony and an inclination towards consensus as opposed to a tendency towards dissent or confrontation;
3. acceptance of broad and penetrating state and bureaucratic intervention in social and economic affairs;
4. concern with socio-economic well-being instead of civil liberties and human rights; and
5. preference for the welfare and collective well-being of the community over individual rights.
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Ø Vocal proponents of Asian Values include Mahathir Mohamad and LKY (who has defended ‘authoritarian arrangements’ on the ground of their alleged effectiveness in promoting economic success)
Criticism Re-packaging authoritarian practices as ‘Asian Values’ makes it easier for the people to accept such practices.
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