The formation of Malaysia Malaysia was formed in 1963 out of a number of former British colonies: the Federation of Malaya (comprising 11 states)‚ which had achieved independence in 1957; Singapore‚ which had been self-governing since 1959; and two territories in northwestern Borneo‚ Sarawak and Sabah (then known as North Borneo)‚ which by 1960 were well advanced on the road to independence. The newly elected government of Singapore was in favour of merging with Malaya‚ and in 1961 Tunku Abdul
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Colonization of the New World The discovery and colonization of the “New World” was one of the most significant and influential events in the known history of mankind. It has shaped our present by changing the course of our past and is a time of such great significance that it would be all but impossible to understand today without at least some comprehension of the why ’s of yesterday. What was it that drove such a myriad of people to risk so much to tame the wild and vast lands we now know
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industry has contributed to the growth of Malaysian economy where the industry ranked 5th out of 92 sectors with the total economic output being RM11.7 billion or 3% of GDP . Moreover‚ tobacco plantation in Malaysia grew from a mere of 8 hectares in 1959 to 12‚148 hectares in 2004; whereby East Malaysia has approximately 1‚200 hectares. Therefore‚ the industry indirectly contributes significantly to the country’s economy where more than 190‚000 employment in 2003; as per study conducted by Ernst and
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Appreciating Malaysia: Malaysia’s independence Varieties of ethnicity‚ religions‚ languages‚ skin colours‚ built up every pieces of my beloved country‚ Malaysia. The beauty of Malaysia is not easy to describe within a word or a sentence itself. We feel we are proud to be Malaysian‚ because it is one of the hassle-free nation and the most fascinating country which known for its own tradition and culture. Different cultures and religions told a wonderful myth or story behind‚ which makes everyone
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most common way implemented nowadays‚ for example government of Malaysia sells its holding share in Malaysia Airline System to private party several years ago. Privatization also being implemented by outsourcing certain services‚ like most of the highways and roads built in Malaysia is outsourced to private companies. Historically‚ privatization in Malaysia is intended to achieve socio-economic goal as stated in the eighth Malaysia Plan (RMK8). The main agenda of the implementation of privatization
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Malaysia is a country in South East Asia (near Indonesia) whose strategic sea-lane position brought trade and foreign influences that fundamentally influenced its history. Hindu India‚ the Islamic Middle East and Christian Europe to its west‚ and China and Japan with one of successive phases of outside influence‚ followed by the mid-twentieth century establishment of independence from foreign colonial powers. Hindu and Buddhist cultures imported from India dominated early Malaysian history. They
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Essay Malaysia has invested in a wide range of tourism destinations for tourists. This country is blessed with diverse cultures‚ traditions and histories‚ coupled with different landscapes and natural resources; the country has built a strong and fascinating appeal for both local and international tourists. Tourism sector‚ therefore‚ is of great importance to Malaysia’s economy as one of the major foreign exchange revenue or earnings second to the manufacturing industry. Introduction Malaysia is a
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successful. Malaysia stands as the harmonious country and unique with different culture. Malaysia is diverse with fusion of different ethnics‚ races and religion where Chinese‚ Indians‚ Malay and many other different ethnics groups live together in peace and harmony. The multiculturalism has made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise and home to hundreds of colourful festivals. Malaysian people are well known for the culture‚ friendliness‚ and always welcome outsiders as one of them‚ besides that Malaysia has
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Festivals and celebrations in Malaysia Malaysia has a number of festivals and celebrations‚ most of which are either religious or cultural in origin‚ and are swathed in traditions and rituals. Malaysia. A country where one can experience a multitude of cultural celebrations and festivals‚ as well as‚ and most importantly‚ good food(!) all year round.Almost every month of the year‚ tourists and locals alike immerse themselves in one celebration or another‚ thanks to the diverse cultural practices
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By the end of the sixteenth century‚ Portuguese hegemony that was in the Indian Ocean was growing weak (359). Portugal was a small country with an even smaller population. With its size‚ Portugal was not able to keep up with the demand that came with a large seaborne trading empire. In the late sixteenth century‚ investors from other areas began to put expeditions together so that trips could be made to Asian markets. Some of the most prominent followers of the Portuguese were the English and Dutch
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