Malaysia consists of 13 states across a total land area of 330,000 sq km; its capital, Kuala Lumpur, is located approximately 300 km from Singapore. According to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia’s population reached 29.95m in 2013, with an average growth rate of 1.45% between 2012 and 2013. “Malaysia Truly Asia,” the country’s tourism slogan reflects who Malaysians are: an amalgamation...
Malaysia Economy
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Malaysia 2014
Malaysia’s natural resources and its well-educated population are some of the many credentials that keep the country in good stead, with priorities centred on preparing for the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015 and steering the policy framework toward more inclusive political representation. The economy is built around global trade, and the government is working to encourage greater private investment.
Malaysia is a multi-ethnic society of 29m split between the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. With a per-capita GDP that has hovered around $10,000 for the past decade, the country is struggling to escape a “middle-income trap”
This section includes an article about Fraser’s Hill, a secluded getaway from Kuala Lumpur offering unique trekking, golfing and cuisine options. OBG also offers information on hotels, government and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress, business hours and electricity.
Malaysia continued to post reasonably strong growth in 2012 despite its high exposure to trade amidst a soft global economic climate. The Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) championed by Prime Minister Najib Razak is taking hold, bringing increased expenditures on infrastructure and a growth in private sector investment. The ETP’s goal is to help Malaysia escape the “middle-income trap” and...
Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Malaysia 2012
Split between Peninsular Malaysia and the island of Borneo, Malaysia has a diverse population of 29m, mainly ethnic Malays, Chinese and Indians. Bahasa Malayu is the official national language, but Indian and Chinese languages are spoken by their respective native communities, and English is widely used even beyond the business community. Malaysia, which gained real independence in 1957, is a...
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