Economy

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...

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...

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.

Oil and gas production continues to dominate the Algerian economy, accounting for almost all of exports, close to half of government revenue and over a third of GDP. Hydrocarbons accounted for 34.7% of GDP in 2010, up on 2009 rates, but still lower than the figures of between 43% and 45% seen in the three preceding years. The decline is primarily attributed to a fall in oil prices. To diversify...