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This paper discusses the political economy of Malaysia. The paper does not discuss social beliefs and policies, but rather presents a Keynesian style, where the federal government intervenes on the market in order to correct its malfunctions. The paper examines some of the policies implemented by the Malaysian government aimed towards economic development programs, such as agricultural, commercial, transportation, or communications.

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"Petroleum was discovered off the East Coast of the Malayan Peninsula and oil production simply took off in the mid-70s, as the oil prices raised after the oil crisis of 1973 and, subsequently, the second oil crisis of 1979. As net producers and exporters, the Malaysians were on the net receivers? side and the country has become one of the most important oil exporters in the world. The main importer of Malayan oil has been Japan, a country lacking natural resources."

Tags:natural, resources, exports

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Review of economic performance in Malaysia: 1996-2000. Malaysia as a newly industrializing country (NIC) that suffered severe economic consequences because of the Southeast Asian economic crisis in 1997. Economic output of Malaysia's performance; real & nominal GDP. GDP. Investment & consumption. The country's international economic position. Monetary measures. Statistics. 12 Exhibits.

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"This research presents a review of the recent performance and status of the Malaysian economy. Malaysia is a newly industrializing country (NIC) that suffered severe economic consequences because of the economic crisis that hit East Asia and Southeast Asia in 1997. NICs are not the same as transitional economies. Transitional economies are those economies that are in a state of transition from command economy (socialist) status to market economy status. Neither are NICs developing economies because their levels of economic development allowed them to move up to NIC status (Sercovich, 1999).

The economic problems that confronted Southeast Asian..."

Tags:Malaysia, Asia

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This paper explains that, prior to the 1997/1998 Asian financial crisis, Malaysia's economy had been experiencing much of the same growth and expansion as most other Asian tigers. The author points out that Malaysia's reaction and recovery following the Asian financial crisis was unique because Malaysia refused to participate in bailout programs by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The paper relates that, in the aftermath of the crisis and in the years following, Malaysia reasserted political and governmental control over its economic structures by discontinuing its currency trading and instituting severe controls over its capital markets, which prevented the speculative action that led to the original crisis. The author underscores that, today, the government maintains a recognizable economic plan, which stabilizes the economy and the business sector, so that private and foreign investors can identify the country as a growth market that is attractive to investors.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Recovery after 1997/1998 Financial Crisis
Current Economic Status
The Future Economic Plan

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"The Malaysian economy has suffered periodically since the Asian financial crisis from various geo-political events. However, as a testament to its innate strength it has weathered most of these difficulties. During 2003 following the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) epidemic in Asia, the Malaysian economy still registered a 4.9% growth rate for the year (Rodan, 2004, p.112). Even during the outset of the Iraq War led and instigated the United States, Malaysia managed to quell any unease in its capital markets and in its business sector." i

Tags:colonial de-peg, public-private partnerships, growth infrastructures

Abstract
This paper assesses the recent economic growth in Malaysia. The paper asserts that no other nation in the Southeast Asia area has shown greater economic stability than Malaysia over the past two decades. The country has achieved this stability through a variety of mechanisms; however the strongest is currency control.
Thesis Statement
A Brief Background
The Economic Structure and its Solidity

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"The Malay established the Ringitt as their national currency and through the strict control of it throughout several crisis situations has assured the nation a place in history no other nation in the region can claim. That position is one of national and international economic stability and as claimed and whether right or wrong, the strict control of the currency has been the mainstay of the economic stability. Two decades ago Malaysia began shedding the last shackles of their previous British Colonialism. The nation began to emerge from a plantation, natural resource producing economy into a competitive world of industrial modernization. This has continued at an ever-increasing pace to the point where the Malay is now a regional leader in the Knowledge Economy Age."

Tags:financial, monetary, currency, Malay, Mahathir

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This paper explains that the importance of foreign direct investments (FDI) in developing economies cannot be overstated. The author presents Malaysia as a single case example. The paper relates that Malaysia is a nation, which has been troubled by currency and image problems but continues to compete for FDI that signify the potential for economic growth.

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"The importance of foreign direct investments (FDI) in developing economies cannot be overstated. FDI has the incredible power to affect the national economy of a developing (and even of developed) nation either for domestic good or ill. In recent years, this has been shown to be particularly true within the context of Southeast Asia, where quite a lot of FDI has flowed since the early 1990s. In some cases, this has been a positive force for economic growth, contributing to the long-term stability of the host nation."

Tags:malaysia, fdi, economy

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This paper talks about the rise of spirit possession of modern factory workers in Malaysia. The paper first discusses the Malaysian economy and its agriculture history. The paper then gives an in-depth view of Malaysia's culture and values, linking the increase of spirit possession to the progress of capitalism and industrialization of the country, as a form of conflict management in reaction to the obtrusive capitalists industries.

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"This is a large step in changing the face of the Malaysian economy and social structure, as now it placed a definite division between the rich and poor as many found it difficult to obtain land ownership, giving rise to the peasant status among many Malay. This also changed the availability to grow certain crops, which required a large amount of land and manpower; such crops were now only availably grown on larger plantations. This again stratified Malaysian society even further, and pushed them further from their natural way of life, which as we will see later is a prime cause of discontent and spirit possession among female Malay factory workers."

Tags:spirit possession, Malaysia, industralization, capitalism

Abstract
This paper discusses the globalization trend in the Southeast Asian region, highlighting policies undertaken by Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Japan. Each country is examined in detail, using recent statistics and research to support the discussion. Also discussed are the obstacles they face in adopting these policies.

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"Globalisation can be defined as the ongoing economic, technological, social, and political integration of the world that began after the Second World War. However, there are also institutional and social changes that are taking place within the geographic borders of nation states, though these are much more difficult to quantify. Institutional changes include modifications in policy, in industrial organization, and in the administration of laws and regulations that govern the behavior of economic agents. Globalization is impacting the institutional framework in both developing and industrial countries; it is changing the way in which governments view their developmental role in society (ADB, 2001, p.161). This essay aims to discuss the globalization trend in the Southeast Asian region, highlighting policies undertaken by Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Japan. It also discusses the obstacles they face in adopting globalization."

Tags:adopt, australia, cash, economy, fiscal, gdp, growth, interest, monetary, policy, problem, rate, world

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The writer of the well-researched paper examines the history of sovereign ratings which have been around since approximately 1979. This paper details the importance of sovereign ratings, which basically assess the financial worth of an individual country. This paper analyzes the methods in which countries are rated, which include calculating the financial history, current assets and liabilities of a particular country. Sovereign ratings are significant when calculating whether or not a particular country can repay its debt, or whether the country in question will choose to default on its debt, to the lending country. This paper delves into the relevance of these ratings, when dealing with international trade and currency. This paper explores the various risks involved in lending money to sovereign nations. This paper examines the methodologies that are generally used by rating agencies, such as Standard and Poor's and Moody's. The writer discusses the various shortcomings that are associated with sovereign ratings, while discussing why certain countries, such as Korea and Malaysia do not have good ratings. This paper also supplies two tables relevant to this particular topic, including a sovereign credit rating, listed by country.

Table of Contents:
Literature Review
Introduction
History of Sovereign Ratings
Methodologies Used by Rating Agencies
Shortcomings
Conclusion
Works Cited

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"While sovereign ratings are seen to be very important, more recent history is still suggestive of the fact that lending to sovereigns remains very risky. A survey taken by Standard & Poor's that dealt with 72 governments and looked at the debt based on outstanding foreign and domestic currency indicated that 30 of these had defaulted at least one time on either foreign or domestic currency debt since 1970. None of these sovereigns had any type of sovereign rating by a rating agency that was recognized internationally before they defaulted but nine of them have been rated subsequently by Standard & Poor's and Moody's. The frequency of default for many of these countries has been relatively high and this has been something that has caused a lot of stress and concerns for individuals in those sovereign countries that are simply trying to conduct good business today without being held back by the past."

Tags:economy, international, countries, government, finance, investment, debts, loans

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This paper explains that, because investors lost confidence, the Asian financial crisis was not just a domestic problem but rather spread to other parts of the, world especially Third World countries. The author posits that the recovery from the crisis was dependent on the macro economy prior to the crisis within each country. The paper relates that South Korea and Malaysia have different internal structures, were at different levels of development before the crisis and have different survival rates with very different 'after crisis' scenarios. The author points out that the crisis in Malaysia was more of a currency crisis, which had spillover effects within other sectors of the macro economy; however, South Korea faced more of a banking crisis. The paper discuses the role of the International Monetary Fund, the government's role in each region and the Asian Monetary Fund to present a policy outline for preventing future crises.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
A Historical Debate
Asian Financial Crisis: A Closer Look at South Korea and Malaysia
Role of the IMF
Figure 1: Malaysia's and South Korean Unemployment Worsened by IMF Policies
Asian Monetary Fund: Policies and Procedures for Future Crises.
Figure 2: Economic Growth, the Main Aim of the AMF: Implications for Asia

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"There were a lot of issues that caused the financial crisis. Mainly, investors lost confidence in the Asian market and started to remove capital from South Korea and Malaysia. The onset of the loss of confidence by investors began when the economies, such as Mexico had crises that preceded the Asian crisis. Similarly, the United States was increasing interest rates during the period to lower inflation as part of its monetary policy. Investors prefer to invest in the United States versus Asia, since the former is considered less risky."

Tags:growth, boom, sustainable, devalue, labor

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This paper presents a hypothetical on-line company, HomeShoppes, Inc., which is seeking to expand its Malaysia sales by establishing a local receiving and processing facility. The paper provides a detailed overview of Malaysia, its economy, government, infrastructure and culture, as this information pertains to HomeShoppes' market expansion plan. The paper then concludes with recommendations for maximizing opportunities in this country. Thesis Statement Our Operation Malaysia - A Prospect in Capsule Form The Economic Base Consumer Market Political Stability Religion and Ethnicity in Relation to Politics and Marketing Foreign Operations and Business Practices Malaysia's Financial Strength and Prospects Indicators for Our Success in Malaysia Malaysia Internet Banking Service Telecommunications Implementation Other Background Notes from U.S. Agencies Effecting the Plan The Plan and Conclusions

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"Although our firm, the HomeShoppes, Inc. has a dot com presence in Malaysia and has been in the country for several years, we are seriously considering increasing our presence by establishing perhaps a local order receiving and processing facility or a combination type facility. By combination one of course means a combined order processing and shipping and receiving type operation. However, prior to making any moves in this direction it becomes an imperative that a thorough investigation of all the circumstances surrounding such a move shall have. This applies in many areas of the nation of Malaysia."

Tags:business, Asia, Kuala, Lumpur, Penang, Ringitt, Mahathir, Muslim, Islam, Malays