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Emerging Market Essay
(Malaysia)

Economic History (Pre-Independence)
Malaysia is situated along the Straits Of Malacca, connecting the Indian Ocean with the South China Sea and Pacific Ocean so trading in this area has been around for centuries. Spices were the main goods traded in the 15th century and as the Malacca Sultanate grew from strength to strength, it eventually gained a monopoly on all trade passing through the straits1. The Straits Of Malacca is still one of the most vital shipping lanes in the world.

Later centuries would see the Portuguese, Dutch and British dominating trade in Malaysia. The British invested and developed the tin mining industry for exports in Peninsular Malaysia during the 19th century, by 1883 …show more content…

3. Tourism

In order to diversify the economy and make Malaysia’s economy less dependent on exports, the Tourist Development Corporation of Malaysia (TDC) was established on 10 August 1972 as an agency under the former Ministry of Trade and Industry by an Act of Parliament. With the inception of the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism on 20 May 1987, TDC was moved to this new ministry; and became the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) through the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board Act 1992, it aims to encourage tourism and its related industries in Malaysia. It is hoped that this would help promote new investments in the country, as well as provide increased employment opportunities. The growth of tourism would also contribute positively to the country's economic development and quality of life12. MTPB’s Mission Statement is "Marketing Malaysia as a destination of excellence and to make the tourism industry a major contributor to the socio-economic development of the nation."

The 1997 Asian Financial Crises And Its Impact On Malaysia
The Asian financial crisis started in Thailand with the collapse of the Thai baht in July 1997 and quickly spread to the rest of the region. Just before the Thai baht collapsed in July 1997, it had been the target of

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