Tourism Malaysia
Malaysia
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with an elected federal parliamentary government. The country is comprised of 13 states, 11 on the Malay Peninsula and two, Sabah and Sarawak, on the island of Borneo. There is also a federal district, which contains the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, the administrative center of Putrajaya, and the island of Labuan (located off the southwest coast of Sabah). Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country of 25 million people. Malays form the predominant ethnic group. The two other large ethnic groups in Malaysia are Chinese and Indians. Islam is the national religion. Bahasa Malaysia is the official language, although English is widely spoken. Travelers to Malaysia may access information on areas of interest through the Malaysian government’s web site at w ... [Read More]
Malaysia (01/05)
Work force (10.5 million, 2003): Manufacturing27.7%; services (includes government)--20.8%; trade and tourism--17.1%; agriculture--13.8%; construction--7.8%; finance--6.3%; transportation and communications--5.2%; utilities--0.9%; mining and petroleum--0.4%. ... [Read More]
Background Notes: Malaysia
Background Notes: MalaysiaPA/PCSource: Office of Public Communication, Bureau of Public AffairsDate: Feb 15, 19922/15/92Category: Country DataRegion: Southeast AsiaCountry: MalaysiaSubject: Travel, History, International Organizations, Trade/Economics[TEXT]February 1992Official Name: MalaysiaPROFILEGeographyArea: 329,749 sq. km. (127,316 sq. mi.); slightly larger than NewMexico. Cities: Capital--Kuala Lumpur (pop. 1 million). Othercities--Penang, Petaling Jaya, Ipoh, Malacca, Johore Bahru, Kuching,Kota Kinabalu. Terrain: Coastal plains and interior, jungle-coveredmountains; Peninsular Malaysia is separated from East Mal ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: U.S., Malaysia Sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
The TIFA creates a Joint Council to expand and liberalize trade and investment. This includes areas such as intellectual property, information and communications technology, biotechnology policy, tourism, enhancing the participation of small- and medium- sized enterprises in trade and investment, and support for Malaysia, America's 10th largest trading partner, to participate in and implement trade negotiations. TIFAs can help focus attention on trade issues which often includes barriers that the U.S. faces, and, therefore, can help expand U.S. access. The two sides also agreed to coordinate in regional and multilateral fora, including working toward the successful conclusion of the global trade talks, commonly known as the Doha Development Agenda. ... [Read More]
Background Notes Archive - East Asia and the Pacific
U.S. Department of State Background Notes: Malaysia, December 1995 Bureau of Public Affairs December 1995 Official Name: Malaysia PROFILE Geography Area: 329,749 sq. km. (127,316 sq. mi.); slightly larger than New Mexico. Cities: Capital--Kuala Lumpur (1.6 million). Other cities--Penang, Petaling Jaya, Ipoh, Malacca, Johore Bahru, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu. Terrain: Coastal plains and interior, jungle-covered mountains. Peninsular Malaysia is separated from East Malaysia on Borneo by 644 km. (400 mi.) of the South China Sea. Climate: Tropical. People Nationality: Noun and adjective--Malaysian(s). Population: 19.5 million. Annual growth rate: 2.4%. Ethnic groups: Malay and other indigenous 63%, Chinese 28%, Indian 8%, others 1%. Religions: Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, Christian, traditional. Languages: Malay, Chinese dialects, English, Tamil, other indigenous. Education: Years compulsory--nine. Attendance--99% (primary), 65% (secondary). Literacy--80% in Pe ... [Read More]
Background Notes Archive - East Asia and the Pacific
Background Notes: Malaysia, October 1998 Released by the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific AffairsU.S. Department of StateOfficial Name: MalaysiaPROFILEGeographyArea: 329,749 sq. km. (127,316 sq. mi.); slightly larger than New Mexico.Cities: Capital--Kuala Lumpur. Other cities--Penang, Ipoh, Malacca, Johore Bahru, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu.Terrain: Coastal plains and interior, jungle-covered mountains. The South China Sea separates peninsular Malaysia from East Malaysia on Borneo (400 miles).Climate: Tropical.PeopleNationality: Noun and adjective--Malaysian(s).Population: 21.7 million (1997).Annual growth rate: 2.3%.Ethnic groups: Malay 47%, Chinese 25%, Indigenous 11%, Indian 7%, non-Malaysian citizens 7%, others 3%.Religions: Islam, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Christianity, Baha'i faith.Languages: Malay, Cantonese, Hokkienese, Mandarin Chinese, English, Tamil, indigenous.Education: Years compulsory--9. Attendance--99% (primary), 82% (secondary). Liter ... [Read More]
Background Notes Archive - East Asia and the Pacific
U.S. Department of State Background Notes: Malaysia, July 1997 Released by the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.Official Name: Malaysia PROFILE GEOGRAPHYArea: 329,749 sq. km. (127,316 sq. mi.); slightly larger than New Mexico. Cities: Capital--Kuala Lumpur (1.6 million). Other cities--Penang, Petaling Jaya, Ipoh, Malacca, Johore Bahru, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu.Terrain: Coastal plains and interior, jungle-covered mountains. Peninsular Malaysia is separated from East Malaysia on Borneo by 644 km. (400 mi.) of the South China Sea. Climate: Tropical. PEOPLE Nationality: Noun and adjective--Malaysian(s). Population: 21.2 million. Annual growth rate: 2.3%. Ethnic groups: Malay and other indigenous 66%, Chinese 26%, Indian 7%, others 1%. Religions: Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, Christian, traditional.Languages: Malay, Chinese dialects, English, Tamil, other indigenous.Education: Years compulsory--nine. Attendance--99% (primary), 65% (secondary). Literacy--90% in Pen ... [Read More]
IV. Country Narratives: East Asia and Pacific
The government made concerted efforts to increase media coverage and public awareness of trafficking. In 2003, Indonesia’s president approved a campaign against child sex tourism. Although the government has a limited ability to fund prevention programs, it welcomed international assistance. The government continued to work with NGOs on anti-trafficking and education initiatives. Government-sponsored public awareness campaigns often featured senior officials and included television, radio, and print media. In June 2003, Indonesia hosted a meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization on efforts to end child sex tourism. Thereafter, the Indonesian government announced a campaign to end the commercial sexual exploitation of children in tourism, beginning with the major tourist destination points of Bali and Batam. The relevant ministries are working with local government officials in both places to strengthen law enforcement, and assist and protect victims. ... [Read More]
Trafficking in Persons Report - June 14, 2004
Throughout the reporting period the government cooperated with numerous NGOs and international organizations on prevention, including the strengthening of community-based networks to inform potential victims of the risks of trafficking. The Cambodian government, through the Ministry of Women's and Veterans Affairs, continued to carry out information campaigns, including grassroots meetings in key provinces. It also worked with NGOs to produce workshops, pamphlets, and videos informing the public about the dangers of sex tourism, including child sex tourism. ... [Read More]
Maldives (02/05)
Tourism. In recent years, Maldives has successfully marketed its natural assets for tourism--beautiful, unpolluted beaches on small coral islands, diving in blue waters abundant with tropical fish, and glorious sunsets. Tourism now brings in about $198 million a year. Tourism and related services contributed 31% of GDP in 2002. ... The Maldives were badly hit by the Asian tsunami of December 26, 2004, which killed 82 and caused substantial damage to Maldives tourism, housing, and fishing infrastructure. The U.S. provided $1.6 million in immediate relief assistance. Despite the disaster, the Government of the Maldives held parliamentary elections, originally scheduled for December 31, on January 22, 2005. Reform candidates performed strongly. Following the poll, President Gayoom announced plans to establish multiparty democracy within a year. ... [Read More]
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