The book, presented to the Malaysian public on October 3, 2013, contains the vision of modern world problems, described by one of the most outstanding political figures of Malaysia – Mahathir bin Mohamad, who was leading the country for 20 years. The book was written based on a conversation of Mahathir bin Mohamad with Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences Prof. Vitaly Naumkin. 

The presentation took place at the opening of the World Chinese Economic Forum, witnessed by more than 300 representatives of local and foreign business and political circles. Chairman of the Russian Business Council for Cooperation with Malaysia and the author of the book, Prof. Vitaly Naumkin presented the book and the memorable gift to Mahathir bin Mohamad, who was taking part in the Forum.

The ceremony was also witnessed by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Malaysia H.E.Liudmila Vorobieva