Malaysia's war: government hits back at its critics

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Malaysia has been under severe criticism from various international and environmental groups for its huge amount of log exports. The government has launched a counter media war on these critics, pointing out that poverty erodes the forests, not logging. A World Bank report reveals that Malaysia is dangerously close to eroding all of its forest land in the mid-1990's, but the government tries to disprove this. International, economic and environmental pressures however, have made Sabah and Sarawak reduce their timber harvests to more than half.

Environmental aspects, Deforestation

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Safe haven: Bosnian refugees adjust to a new life in Malaysia

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Bosnian refugees have been offered sanctuary by the Muslim Youth Movement in Malaysia. The refugees reside in a camp outside Kuala Lumpur, and receive a small living allowance. Their children are schooled in English, Arabic and Malay. Cultural differences have been a minor problem, as the Europeans adhere to fewer Muslim customs than do the Malaysians. Conversely, culinary adjustments have been somewhat difficult for the Bosnians. Despite the generosity of the Malaysians, and the gratefulness of the Bosnians, most refugees long to return home.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Refugees, Bosnian, Bosnian refugees, Malaysian foreign relations, Bosnia and Herzegovina foreign relations

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Swamped plantations: Malaysia worries about flood of illegals

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Labor shortages in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand have resulted in their import of migrant workers. This is due partly to their expanding economies and the high cost of local labor, and partly to the outflow of their skilled laborers seeking higher wages abroad. The increasing number of migrant labor, however, has prompted Singapore and Malaysia to implement stricter regulations. Both countries aim to reduce the number of migrant laborers through the implementation of a levy on employers of foreign workers.

Laws, regulations and rules, Cover Story, Asia, Emigration and immigration, Migrant labor

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