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
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
Introduction to Tourism Destination Planning & Development Tourism provides a major economic development opportunity for many countries and a means of improving the livelihoods of its residents. Both the public and private sectors involved in tourism depend on planning to achieve sustainable tourism development that respects the local community, creates appropriate employment, maintains the natural environment, and delivers a quality visitor experience. Tourism destinations that pursue development
Authority (LA) service-oriented people is the prime mover in making the Alor Gajah as well developed and beautiful area. Development administration area was developed simultaneously with the overall development of the state of Malacca, with major emphasis from industrial sectors, tourism and agriculture. The existence of infrastructure also accelerate the inflow of local and foreign investors to invest and create employment opportunities for the local community. It is the hope MPAG to provide the best
The Impact Of Tourism In Malaysian Society Tourism 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
EXAMPLE 3 Tourism is good for our country. What do you think? Tourism consists of activities of people visiting a place on holiday and providing the services to these people. All countries of the world from the developed to the underdeveloped, from the first world to the third world have jumped on the bandwagon to earn at many tourist dollars as possible. Tourism is a big money spinner, from the safari parks in Africa to the ancient historical sites in China. However, to some people, tourism is not
BACKGROUND OF MALAYASIS Malaysia covers an area of about 330,803 square kilometers, consisting of states in Peninsular Malaysia, namely Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Selangor, Terengganu and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya; Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo and the Federal Territory of Labuan off Sabah. Malaysia lies entirely in the equatorial zone and the average daily temperature throughout Malaysia varies from
initial cooperation structure of CPEC is growing as (a) developing and operationalizing Gwadar port (b) creating energy solar, oil and Gas, wind (c) building infrastructure (d) enhance Chinese investment in Pakistan (e) Export minerals & Livestock (f) Tourism (g) Goods and services Importance of CPEC CPEC is very important in geo-strategic sense. It is close to Afghanistan and Central Asian states; In future, the corridor will prove an economic hub and provides an easy access in the central Asian states
losing their homes, lifetime assets, savings, and sources of livelihood. About 7% of the population is now living in temporary shelters or with relatives (China Daily, 2009) The two main industries affected by the South Asia tsunami were fishing and tourism (Gunatillake, 2007). Fishing communities have lost their ability to generate income as well as boats and fishing gear. In recent years the fishing industry has become a major export, generating significant foreign exchange earnings. Preliminary estimates
be minor because losses in the tourism and fishing industries are a relatively small percentage of the GDP. However, others caution that damage to infrastructure is an overriding factor. In some areas, drinking water supplies and farm fields may have been contaminated for years by salt water from the ocean [60] (http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn6840). Both the earthquake and the tsunami may have affected shipping in the Malacca Straits by changing the depth of