a) Factors leading to the formation of Malaysia in 1963 1. Only Malaya was an independent nation while Singapore‚ Brunei‚ Sabah and Sarawak were still under British control. These territories were considered too small to be independent entities. It was felt that a merger with Malaya would bring early independence to these territories. 2. The British were agreeable to a merger of these territories and granting independence as there were many similarities between Malaya‚ Singapore‚ Sabah‚
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Assessing Political Dynamics in Contemporary Malaysia: Implications for Democratic Change * This article focuses on the 12th General Election (GE) of 2008 and its implications for opportunities and challenges for liberal democratic change in Malaysia. * The 12th General Election of March 2008 marked an interesting turn in Malaysia’s political development. * The discussion will focus on the role of the Internet-based new media in shaping an emerging public sphere in Malaysia and some
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Health and safety at work act (1974) this legislation is important for employees and others. this secures the health and safety of the employees. it also protects the people that are around or using the place to protect them from risk of the people at work doing their jobs. always arrange to implement safety measures which are identified in risk assessments. well trained people should implement the changes if it is necessary. make sure you have emergency procedures‚ provide clear information and
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Malaysian Legal System‚ the principles governing entering into contracts‚ terms of contracts‚ discharge of contract and remedies and principles governing employment‚ terms of employments contract and termination. 2) AIMS This subject aims to develop students’ understanding of laws which govern businesses. It is also to develop students’ ability to apply the laws to business situations which he/she likely to be concerned with. The law which is covered in this subject are Malaysian Legal System
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MALAYSIA: In-depth country analysis Background Malaysia‚ a federation of 13 states forming a constitutional monarchy‚ comprising two distinct regions separated by some 650 km of the South China Sea‚ was formed in 1963 when the former British colonies of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak on the northern coast of Borneo joined the Federation. Being a middle-income country‚ it has transformed itself since the 1970s from a producer of raw materials into an emerging multi-sector
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Malaysia is known for its richness of multicultural and multi-racial country which is spread between Peninsular Malaysia‚ Sabah and Sarawak. Despite being one huge political unit‚ it has different set of rules and law to comply with. Malaysia law can be classified into various sources‚ mainly are written law‚ unwritten law and Muslim law. Written law comprises The Federal Constitution which is the supreme law of the land and State Constitution‚ a range of constitutions regulating the governments
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Tourism in Malaysia Tourism means activities that occur when tourists travel and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than a year for business‚ leisure and etc. It is the second largest foreign exchange earner‚ after manufacturing. Positive impact of tourism industry on economy 1. Contributed to foreign exchange earnings Tourism expenditures and the export and import of related goods and services generate income to the host economy and can stimulate the investment necessary
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for more than one hundred and fifty with just one short interruption of the World War II‚ left greater impact upon the law of the country. The legal history of Malaysian begins with the acquisition of Penang in 1786 and with the introduction of the Charters of Justice in 1807‚ 1826 and 1855. The legal system of Malaysia was modeled after the English legal system which practices parliamentary democracy and is ruled by a Constitutional Monarchy‚ with His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the King)
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1.0 INTRODUCTION Malaysia is a one of the multi cultural country. Cultures have been meeting and mixing in Malaysia since the very beginning of its history. More than fifteen hundred years ago a Malay kingdom in Bujang Valley welcomed traders from China and India. Malaysia’s cultural mosaic is marked by many different cultures‚ but several in particular have had especially lasting influence on the country. Chief among these is the ancient Malay culture‚ and the cultures of Malaysia’s two most
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Location Analysis : Legoland Malaysia Location analysis is an important decision and should not be taken lightly. The physical location of business functions is an important part in the supply chain strategy of any company. Many companies such as Hard Rock‚ Universal Studios‚ Disneyland and Lego are expanding their business to Asian Countries such as Malaysia‚ Hong Kong and Singapore. There are a few reasons why these businesses are investing outside of their home countries include: improved market
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