Essays on Malaysia

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Thesis: spending your holidays outside country is more beneficial than spending time in luxurious hotels in the city.
I love the month of December. The month full of joy, happiness and reunions .Oh! How can I forget to mention plenty of tasty, delicious and mouth wetting foods everywhere? They call me Mr. Price, but I call myself Mr. Right, do you know why? Of course not, but here is the reason. I never miss my set at any time. What do I say? I don’t like to brag, am a well travelled fellow. Just the other day, I Continue reading...

 Rites of passage between Malaysian and Brazilian adolescents

Cultures in all parts of the world practice different and unique rites of passage. For a young people to be acceptable in any given social group, they are required to undergo certain rites of passage, which become their transition period from adolescence to adulthood. The rites of passage among many cultures in the world help in separating or distinguishing boys from men (Virtanen, 2012). Rite of passage is a concept that is used to help explore other areas and in the description of other various milestones in the life of a given individual during transition to any other stage, Continue reading...

Malaysia Health Promotion for Stroke

- Introduction
Stroke is caused by a blood clot forming on one of the arteries to the brain (Anon, 2014). The resulting blockage interferes with brain function and the body loses optimum function. There are degrees of severity, ranging from impaired speech to major disability or death. Early detection improves recovery.
Malaysia is experiencing increases in incidences of stroke related to lifestyle. Approximately 11.6% of all deaths each year are attributed to stroke (WorldLifeExpectancy, 2004). It is the second leading cause of death and in the top five causes of disability in the country. Malaysia is a low-to-middle income Continue reading...

Introduction

Recent years have witnessed heightened competition between China and her neighbors over resources, sovereignty and security in the South China Sea. This increased competition and tension has attracted the attention of both military and diplomatic leaders from various nations across the world that seek to promote both security and stability in these important waters. In fact the competition for maritime rights in this sea has become the most important issue of security in East Asia and some analyst have even declared it as the central conflict theatre in the globe. The South China Sea spans about 3.5 million kilometers Continue reading...

Introduction

Malaysia is a nation positioned in the South East of Asia. The country practices a federal constitutional monarchical system, with control of 13 states. The nation lies in a space of 127, 350km2 with Kuala Lumbar as the capital city. The country shares land and maritime on both ends with the neighboring nations such as Thailand to the East and Singapore to the West. This essay seeks to examine the political, economic, social structure in relation to doing of business in Malaysia.

Political system, governance and Religion

As a point of departure, the political milieu of this nation has been relatively stable and this Continue reading...

When I spent one and a half years in Malaysia as part of a study-abroad program, I went to fulfill part of the requirements for my undergraduate degree. But I also ended up getting an education in the school of life. Living and studying in the Southeast Asian nation of about 30 million people, before ultimately transferring back to the United States to continue my education, profoundly changed my life forever because being away from family and friends, and getting to know people from all walks of life, gave me the opportunity to look into the proverbial mirror and Continue reading...

Integrated Corporate Reporting

Introduction
Integrated Corporate Reporting (ICR) can definitively be termed as a contemporary approach to communication by businesses with the intent of providing a holistic report on the organization’s strategy. Hence, ICR is a concise communication approach to bring together all mannerism of reporting on the state of the business enterprise. Such include concerns regarding strategy, risk, performance and sustainability etcetera. Therefore, ICR is particularly concerned with provision of succinct information that captures the key challenges and opportunities that a business is faced with in its sustainability. This paper evaluates the concept of Integrated Corporate Reporting in the context Continue reading...

Brain Drain refers to when skilled and highly intellectual labor migrated from one country to another. Malaysia is one of the countries most affected by the brain drain. This problem leaves the country with a lack of skilled human capital. According to recent reports, the number of migrants currently is three times higher than two decades ago. Also, there is a change in trend of migrants. Number of migrants to Singapore is steadily decreasing while this number is increasing in Australia, New Zealand, USA and UK. (The World Bank Group, 2011). Adding to the problem of brain drain is Continue reading...

Bilateral relations between countries, especially neighboring ones are essential to economic growth and peaceful co-existence and are mostly mutually beneficial especially in the areas of commerce and tourism. Seeing as China and Malaysia are both Asian countries they both stand to benefit from good neighborly relations.
Relations between China and Malaysia formally began in 1974 this was in a bid to increase trade ties between both countries that were mutually beneficial. This article seeks to examine the changing faces of Malaysia’s policy towards China from the cold war era, through the post cold war and up to 2004 Continue reading...

Introduction

With the evolution of the new communication technologies, political campaigns have been revolutionized in a way that even after politicians win elections, they continue in a ‘campaign mode’ during their governance. The continuous campaigning is aimed at gaining a political advantage in the following election (Heclo, 1999). The leaders are now able to reach the public in more effective and extensive ways through the internet, broadcasting medium, as well as old fashion printouts. This situation has been referred to as the ‘permanent campaign’. The phenomenon is witnessed in most countries of the world, including the United States of America. Continue reading...

Concerning Sovereignty over Pedra Branca/Pulau Batu Puteh,

Middle Rocks and South Ledge (Malaysia v. Singapore)
The present decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) deals with the sovereignty of three land features located at the mouth of the straits of Singapore, between Malaysia to the north and Indonesia to the south. Sovereignty is defined as supreme power or authority and determining which state has that power over specific locations is a topic within international law. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the three land features, which will be called Pedra Branca/Pulau Batu Putech (translates to “White Rock” from the Portuguese and Malaysian, respectively), Middle Rocks, Continue reading...

- In order to identify the solution to this scenario, various issues must be explored and discussed. A systems perspective is required - this requires the ability to see the big picture, and creation of values through an understanding of the role the thinker plays in the process (Liedtka 1998, p. 31).Ethical: Ethical issues are the most important, as it is absolutely vital above all else to maintain proper business ethics. To do otherwise would be to disenfranchise others for one’s own sake, and to lose credibility in the marketplace. In this particular scenario, the main ethical Continue reading...

The World Bank Organization accounted for foreign direct investment or FDI in Malaysia as the net inflows of investment, i.e., new investment inflows minus disinvestment, in Malaysia made by foreign investors. FDI has been viewedas an important factor that promotes economic growth since it is a source of financing and development, and contributes to productivity gains by creating new investment, better technology, management expertise and export markets (Roy &Mandal, 2012). In particular, empirical studies on the impact of FDI on developing countries revealed that it has favorable impact on productivity and growth (Rodan, 1961; Chenery& Stout, 1966), induces increasing Continue reading...

Introduction

Religion is an organized collection of cultural systems, belief systems and world views that relate humanity to spirituality and at times moral values. Religions are characterised by symbols, traditions, narratives, sacred places, people, beings that are intended to explain the origin of life, meaning of life and the universe. Religions have over the years helped define human nature and the known and the unknown world. They have also defined and set standards on ethics, morality and general human lifestyle.
It is estimated that there are about 4,200 religions in the world. The most dominant religions in the world Continue reading...

Malaysia has been well known for its intoxicating mix of races and ethnic groups. Many nations have regarded have regarded Malaysia as a good example of peaceful co-existence despite the diversity in culture and race (Swee-Hock 2007). However, there are three major races in Malaysia since they comprise a high percentage of the Malaysian population. These dominant races include the Malays, the Chinese and the Indians. Even though it has been believed that the Malays are the ancient natives of the land, research has found that they immigrated from the north before the 15th century. The first people to Continue reading...

Physical Geography of Malaysia and Its effects on Human Activity

Introduction
Malaysia is a nation that is located in South East Asia. It is divided into two main parts called Peninsular and East Malaysia. Peninsular is to the east side of the country and is found in the Southern part of Thailand. East Island, on the other hand, is found in Borneo (Encyclopedia Britannica, 2013; Cental Intelligence Agency, 2013). Having a clear view on the location of this country this paper will give a clear report on the physical environment and its effects on human activities.

Atmosphere of Malaysia

According to the map of the world, Malaysia is found in close proximity Continue reading...

Introduction

The National Development Policy (NDP) policy is a Malaysian development blue print that was introduced into the country in 1990 by Dr. Mahathir Mohamad who was the Prime Minister then. The NDP was meant to replace the NEP. NDP was meant to continue upholding the basic strategies that were held by NEP. In addition, NDP was to look into the following issues; focus on antipoverty strategy, place emphasis on human resource development, change the focus from over reliance on private sector for economic growth and finally focus on development of Bumiputera Community of Industry and Commerce (BCIC). In this Continue reading...

For the duration of the last forty years we find huge differences in the growth-rates in the world; particularly in Asia where you find that on one hand, the most vibrant economies and on the other, numerous less successful economies. To set in motion with, we ought to take into consideration the NIEs (Newly Industrialized Economies) which are: Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Numerous structural changes have taken place in the so referred “East Asian Miracle” era from the year 1965 until the year 1990. Since exports have developed in these countries, the opus of their products has been altered Continue reading...

Retaliatory tariffs by the United States on Thailand will lead to the repositioning of portfolio investments in Thailand. Many investors in Thailand will sell their bonds and stocks so that they can exit the Thailand market. It is worth to note that tariffs on the United States by Thailand will not have a large effect because the United States is a large country that has the ability to diversify its source of personal computers. However, the tariffs that on Thailand will have a great effect on the computer market in Thailand because Thailand is a small country whose producers Continue reading...

Introduction

Advantage and Disadvantage
The Banking Industry- It was approximated that foreign-base international banks engage a 20% market share in the banking industry. However, in the last 20 years local regulation banned the defusing of foreign banks. Thus avoid current operations from achieving further growth. The Plantation Industry- The demand of rubber had lessened. Sime Darby became a pioneer company in the plantation industry. The Malaysian Government Trading Corporation, seize the opportunity to buy into Sime Darby by purchasing enough stock on the London Stock Exchange to become Sime’s largest shareholder (khanna). The Insurance Industry- Sime Darby also held Continue reading...

Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia at a major crossroad. It has been a route for trade from China, Europe, and India. The region experiences tropical climate and natural resources, which has made it a destination for immigrants. This is how the indigenous people of Malaysia settled here. These were followed by the Malays, who brought farming using metallic tools. Arab traders introduced Islam in Malaysia while Indians brought Hinduism. The Europeans brought major changes in Malaysia. Portuguese tried to capture the region but the Europeans resisted resulting to sovereign states of Malaysia. The Dutch in turn defeated the Continue reading...

Identification of Malaysia’s Economic System 3

Evaluations of Malaysia’s Economic System.. 4
Rationale of Malaysia’s Economic System on Utility Maximization...7
Pricing Mechanism.. .9
Conclusions.. 11
References... 12
Identification of Malaysia’s Economic System
The economic systems of the vast majority of the developed countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America are supposed to be mixed. In spite of the fact that there was the backward, predominantly, pre-capitalist, economic structure characterized by the use of primitive equipment and technology, it did not prevent from being the leader in the economic sector against the background of the particular economic sector.
Surely, in comparison with the Continue reading...

Banking industry in Malaysia

The Malaysian banking industry can be traced back to the early 1900s during a period of rapid economic development mainly due to the increasing profits accrued from the rubber plantations and the tin industry. This resulted to the opening of branches of foreign banks in the country and the establishment of the first domestic bank in the country, Kwong Yik Banking Corporation during 1913, which is presently the Malaysian Banking Berhad (Alexander, 2007). This set the pace for the growth of the industry and its subsequent expansion to include the setting up of Bank Negara Malaysia, which is the Continue reading...

Introduction

The racial riots took place in Malaysia in the year 1969 and this was followed by the New Economic Policy which was announced by the Malaysian Government in the year 1970. The plan was brought into effect in the year 1971 and set certain objectives to deplete poverty regardless of ethnicity and race and society restructuring n order to attain inter-ethnic economic equality between the predominantly Chinese non – Bhumiputera and the predominantly Malay Bhumipetera.
The implementation of the New Economic Plan in Malaysia leads to partially abandoning the laissez faire policy in this country. State intervention was encouraged especially Continue reading...

Crisis Communication Plan

Overview of the Crisis
Two bizarre incidents in a short period leading to the death of passengers and crew leave Malaysia Airlines struggling to recover. On July 17, a Boeing 777-aircraft, flight MH17 was shot down from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. All 298 passengers and crew members died in the incident (Torr, & Walker, 2014, pp. 23).
Families and employees were left devastated as the crisis unravelled. Malaysia Airlines flew to the assistance. The airline sent over 200 specialists, care givers and managers to Amsterdam to handle the crisis. At the scene, there were 80 caregivers assigned to providing the Continue reading...

ABSTRACT

This study is designed to study the relationship between corporate governance in trading Companies in Malaysia, which are listed in Bursa, and the performance of those Companies. The performance indication is measured using return on equity and overall returns whereas the state of corporate governance is assessed using board composition, CEO duality, and audit committee independence. The literature review has been conducted to see the supporting and contrasting ideas to the chosen topic.
The methods for research have been chosen by developing a theoretical framework, where independent and dependent variables are defined along with their concepts. Hypothesis testing is Continue reading...

LITERATURE REVIEW

Although the concept of corporate governance has been in practice for several decades, it gained worldwide popularity and significance since the collapse of a number of corporate giants and bank chains in the United States in the early 2000s. The idea of corporate governance is the major factor that links stakeholder interests with the objectives of the organization. As Solms and Solms point out, corporate governance could be defined as “the set of processes, customs, policies, laws, and institutions affecting the way a corporation (or company) is directed, administered or controlled” (Solms & Solms, 2008, p.2). In the current business Continue reading...

International Marketing

Executive Summary
This paper will focus on evaluating the Palm oil industry in Malaysia and Indonesia, the biggest exporter of palm oil. It will also discuss the Sentek Technologies in terms of international marketing operations. This will be coupled with the growth of the industry and particularly international markets as well as the market issues that may impact the business. Additionally, the paper will bring out the consumer and business trends in the marketing and distribution of products or services. The final part will discuss professional development steps to a secure role within the industry or company.

Introduction3

Industry..4

Company.4

Why Continue reading...

While analyzing the share price of KFC Holdings (Malaysia) Ltd, the movement of the share price can very well be evaluated. It can be seen that at the beginning of this year, that is around January 3, the share price for KFC Holdings (Malaysia) Ltd was somewhere between 3.8 RM. The month of January however proved to be quite low for the company and the share price plummeted below 3.5 RM. However, the month of February did saw an increase in the share price momentarily recovering back to 3.8 RM. Nevertheless, the recovery was short-lived and the share prices Continue reading...

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The Malaysian Economy which is known to be a robust economy with supportive government reforms, talented workforce and newly developed infrastructure. The country has turned out to be an attractive investment destination for the not only domestic but international investors. So the Sya Suka Berada di Sini- ‘’ I Like it Here’’ phrase is quite suited for referring to Malaysian Stock Exchange.

- Money Market Investment
- Stock Market investment

Money Market Investment:

This region of investment opportunity is a risk less investment where the investors, invest their funds in highly liquid financial instruments of commercial banks primarily in Saving Bank Accounts, Fixed Continue reading...

Abstract

In this research paper, we will use the culture of the Batek people of Malaysia. This paper will show how primary mode of subsistence affects other aspects of cultural behavior and why culture acts the way it does. We will identify and analysis the culture of this peoples primarily mode of subsistence on gender relation, values and beliefs and political organization.

Introduction

Batek people are among other diverse cultural groups of the Orangi Asli people who live in central Malaysia. This indigenous people live in the rainforest of peninsular Malaysia their name means “original people”. This name was given to Continue reading...

Abstract:

The paper is about the Waffel House project in Malaysia. All of the major headings under a marketing plan of an international nature have been discussed and an ideal timeline and budget has been provided.

International Marketing Strategy:

International Marketing Strategy can be defined as an overall strategy that would help the business gain targeted Return on Investment by paving ways for successfully dealing with the local and international business competitors, culture and market. An international marketing plan comes with all of the advertising opportunities, resources and time needed for giving a robust appearance of the new brand in the target region ( Continue reading...

Explain the significance of the Asian Economic Crisis of 1997-98 for questions of development

Introduction
There is a lot of significance of the Asian economic crisis that almost led to the fall of Asia. The mistakes that caused the crisis can be learnt by other nations so that they do not make the same mistakes. The Asian economic crisis began in 1997 on the most parts of the East Asia. This economic crisis brought about fear in the world economy. There are many theories as to what caused the economic crisis in Asia. The original place where the crisis began was in Thailand when there was the collapse of the Thai baht (Jones, Continue reading...

Extreme Islamic Terrorism.

Abstract
This article is a research article about Extremist Islam Terrorism or commonly known as the Jemaah Islamiyah. The article focuses on the background of the Jemaah Islamiyah, their origin and organization and how they are involved in the global terror attacks. The article also focuses on the founders and members of the Jemaah Islamiyah and the terror attacks that they have been linked to over the years. Also, the article will include the methods that have been put in place by the terror victim countries such as the United States of America in order to stop the terror Continue reading...

Identity, Sense of Belonging and Sense of Place

Introduction
The concept of place has primarily geographic connotations, as people tend to associate place with a specific location on the surface of the Earth, detectable on a map. Nevertheless, when thinking of place there are also symbolical values associated with this concept, entrenched in one’s memory, nostalgic recollections of past events or landmarks. These values and memories are reflected, through emotions and feelings about a place, and this creates the sense of place. The sense of place defines who we are and contributes to understanding our individualities. As we have different perceptions regarding our sense of place, Continue reading...

Management Accounting Literature Review

The business environment in Malaysia has experienced several changes over the recent years. These changes have been brought about by globalization that has introduced new technologies in the country. The technologies have opened the business environment in Malaysia to new challenges and competitive forces. The central Government economic policy has helped business people to mitigate challenges associated with management accounting. The policy is in line with the country’s vision 2020, which aims at reforming the management of its resources, and it has contributed greatly to the manufacturing industry in the country. The manufacturing industry is a key contributor Continue reading...

Executive summary

Airlines industry is marked by innovations and dynamism. With technological advancement, increased attractiveness of the industry and increasing liberalization in airlines industry, have made the airline industry highly competitive. The low cost carrier industry is going through its best growth phases presently. With level of competition is increasing with every airline company trying to gain share of profit from this industry. Price wars are increasing. To offer the services in a cost effective manner, the challenge faced by the low cost airlines is to reduce their operating costs. The companies adopt different strategies based on their product and service Continue reading...

An Examination of the Case of Zacharevic’s Art and the Lego Brand, with a Focus on the White Washed Johur Bahru Mural, from a Political Economy Approach
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An Examination of the Case of Zacharevic’s Art and the Lego Brand, with a Focus on the White Washed Johur Bahru Mural, From a Political Economy Approach

Some persons who have had the chance to view Ernest Zacharevic’s mural in Johur Bahru (JB) in Malaysia may share the same sentiments of expressed in the above quotation. Persons may have differing opinions of whether or not Continue reading...

Introduction

In Malaysia English language is used as a second language and there are different forms that are spoken. These forms may be divided into three major categories namely: mesolect, basilect, and acrolect (Shah & Ng, 2005). The form of acrolect is very close to the native language and is used mostly by those people who have come from countries whose their first language is English (Shah & Ng, 2005). Only few people who are proficient in this type of English in Malaysia. Masolect variety is the type of English that is mostly used in the daily interaction in different areas Continue reading...

Brief Introduction

The history of Singapore Airlines could be traced back under the old days of Malayan Airways. Its first flight was from Kallang Airport, Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 1, 1947. Both Singapore and Malaysia merged in the control of the Malayan Airways, changing its name to Malaysia-Singapore Airlines in 1967. A French fashion designer made the traditional Malay clothing as the uniform for the stewardesses, effective a year later. The company was profitable. However, due to differences especially in the direction, priorities, and outlook of the operations, the two governments decided to have separate companies. Malaysia confirmed Continue reading...