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.
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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...
With one of the world’s most commanding positions in the global energy industry and a growing role in regional diplomacy, Qatar has seen many returns on the political and economic investments it has made in the past two decades.
A landmark return by Turkey to investment grade territory following an 18-year hiatus has brought fresh confidence to the country and could pave the way for a new era of investment.
This section includes an article about archaeological offerings in Algeria, as well as information on hotels, government and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress, business hours and electricity.