Steady growth

Article Abstract:

The tourism industry in Malaysia has grown over the past years, particularly following the Visit Malaysia Year campaign. Traditionally the country has promoted sun, sea and sand, but it has been criticised for its limited range of products. It is now diversifying to include sports, business travel, international conventions and eco-tourism. There were fewer tourists from Singapore in 1996, due to the cholera outbreak in Penang, and a fall in the number of tourists from Taiwan, although there were increased numbers from Thailand and Japan.

Lodging & Tourist Services, Accommodation, HOTELS AND OTHER LODGING PLACES, Travel industry

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A super corridor

Article Abstract:

Malaysia has identified seven applications, including electronic government and smart schools, which will be developed and sold to the government, with the aim of drawing in foreign investors. The Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) is the key to unlocking the country's hi-tech service industry potential, and financial incentives will be offered. The government is aiming to have 50 local and foreign companies within the MSC borderless marketing sector over the next two years.

Science and technology policy

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Mixed marriages

Article Abstract:

Malaysian businesses are seeking out joint venture partners to provide state-of-the-art technology as well as exploring overseas markets for their goods. Both start-ups and conglomerates are interest in joint ventures, though technology transfers are needed more than capital. Malaysia is interested in diversifying its economy, both vertically and horizontally. Top technology helps to ensure that Malaysian products will be competitive in international markets.

Joint ventures, Foreign trade promotion

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