In the middle of the Southeast Asia. Borders: Land: Indonesia,
Thailand, and Brunei. Maritime: Singapore, Vietnam, and Philippines
Malaysia has two main parts: Peninsular Malaysia (Where most states
are located in) Malaysian Borneo (Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan)
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Thirteen states and three federal territories (Kuala Lumpur,
Labuan, Putrajaya) Initially Singapore was part of Malaysia but
they became a sovereign country in 1965.
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A developing country with many natural resources that aims to
be a developed country by 2020. A member of ASEAN, OIC, APEC, NAM,
and Commonwealth.
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Main races: Malays Chinese Indians National Religion: Islam
Official Language: Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language)
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Closely modeled on that of Westminster parliamentary system, a
legacy of British colonial rule. Federal constitutional elective
monarchy. The monarch of Malaysia is the Yang di- Pertuan Agong,
commonly referred to as the King of Malaysia. The head of
government is prime minister but not president.
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Head/King of Malaysia
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Head of Malaysia Government
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Supreme law of Malaysia
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Headed by the Paramount Ruler or Yang di- Pertuan Agong.
Executed by the Prime Minister and his Cabinet Ministers (chosen
from among members of both houses of Parliament) Function: To
execute and govern the government based on the federal constitution
and laws.
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Legislative authority is in the hands of the bicameral
Parliament. Consists of: Lower house (House of Representative),
Upper House (Senate) Function: as a law maker and has the authority
to raise taxes and authorize expenditure. Current government is
ruled by Barisan National. Opposition parties: PR
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The Malaysian legal system is based on English common law and
most of the laws and the constitution are adapted from Indian law.
Headed by the Federal Court. Consists: Superior court (federal
level) Subordinate Courts (County level) Function : has authority
to hear and determine criminal matters, interpret the legality of
any legislative and executive acts and the Federal and State
Constitutions.
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16 th century Malaccan empire Spice trade 19 th mid 20 th
century British colony Agriculture, mining industries, raw
materials Post independence mid 20 th century onwards Shift towards
industrialization & manufacturing
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Centralized economic system, government regulated Privatization
of inefficient state-owned enterprises Economic plans New Economic
Policy (NEP) Foreign investment
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Currency : Ringgit Malaysia (RM) Paper & coins RM 1 = 100
sen RM 1 = $ 0.317 Images from: Wikipedia; google image
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Industry Mining Oil & Gas (Natural resources) Service
Tourism Retail Manufacturing Agriculture
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Economic growth Lack of foreign investment Lack of skilled
workers Economic downturn
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- rooted from indigenous people (orang laut) - Malays came in
-------> Malay Sultanate - Foreign trade, agriculture and mining
brought in the Chinese and the Indian - The spreading of Islam
brought in the Arabic influence - British colonialism greatly
affected education, political system.
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Malaysia ChineseMalayIndian
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Malay Eid ul Fitr Eid Mubarak Chinese Chinese New Year Moon
Cake Festival Indian Deepavali Thaipusam
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Malay Baju Melayu Baju Kurung Chinese Samfoo Cheongsam Indian
Sari Punjabi Suit /Kurta
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1. Deforestation 2. Pollution 3. Flash flood
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Various Reasons: 1. Dams, housing development,
industrialization, road systems, timber plantations Hulu
Terengganu, Bukit Cherakah,Ulu Padas, Sungai Mas, Kelau Dam
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carbon monoxide emission, open burning 1. 1997 Southeast Asian
haze, 2005 Malaysian Haze (>500 in API), 2006 Southeast Asian
haze (certain states reached >100 in API)
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Toxic waste, trash Klang River
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Rio Earth Summit to maintain a minimum of 50% of its land area
under permanent forests Storm water Management and Road Tunnel
(SMART Tunnel)
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It's a story of crime, wildlife smuggling and money. It stars
flamboyant characters dripping with gold chains, driving luxury
vehicles and politicians -- the smugglers who are as slippery as
the rare reptiles they traffic across the globe for sums of money
that beggar belief. The News Straits Times
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Illegal sale of animals and plants Wild animal as exotic pets
Smuggled for: Medicine Clothing Decorations Research Malaysia is
the hub of illegal trading
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Penalty: 6 month jail and RM200,000 fine. The fine is nothing
big compared to the amount of money earned. High demand from other
countries, but the laws are too strict.
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People are not educated to care for wildlife. People are not
aware of the problem.
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Malaysia is a multiracial country with Islam as the main
religion. Malaysia is affected much by the Great Britain. Malaysia
is currently focusing on technological developments and services.
Malaysia is facing some challenges to protect the flora and fauna
in the forests.