With a growth rate of about 10 per cent per annum over the past two decades, the

manufacturing sector in Malaysia provided the main stimulus to growth for the nation and will

continue to spearhead efforts to be a developed nation by the year 2020. The sector's strong

performance was largely due to the various measures implemented by the Government to

consolidate and enhance the competitiveness of the sector. Malaysia is one of the world's

leading exporters of electrical and electronic products including electro-diagnostic apparatus

and semiconductors, room air conditioners, audiovisual equipment, telecommunications equipment

and products based on indigenous natural resources such as rubber, palm oil, timber and

petroleum. The focus in the new millennium is towards increasing the use of technology and

developing a strong domestic capability in order to contribute to productivity-driven growth

and industrial competitiveness.

The small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) are promoted and upgraded as they

are an important and critical vehicle for industrial expansion and the creation of inter-industry

linkages and support. At the end of 2000, the SMEs employed 868,000 workers or 39 per

cent of the total number of workers in the manufacturing sector. Most of the SMEs are

concentrated in the food and food products, furniture and fixtures, chemical and chemical

products and metal products subsectors. The Government provides support services to help

promote SMEs in areas that include training, advisory, extension as well as research and

development procurements.

The Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation (SMIDEC) was established

to provide effective leadership in planning and overall coordination as well as promote the

development of indigenous SMEs that are efficient, competitive and capable of producing

high value-added and quality products and services for the global market. In addition to

normal credit lending by commercial banks, the Government launched special funds to enable

SMEs to have wider access to financing on attractive terms and conditions.

To support industrial development and further accelerate as well as upgrade the

development of indigenous technological capabilities, the Government provides fiscal and

financial incentives to stimulate R&D and technological innovation activities in the private

sector. These efforts facilitated the acquisition of foreign technologies through the purchase

of high technology machinery and equipment, technology licensing and technical training.

Techno-infrastructure facilities are also available to the private sector, especially for technology-

intensive industries such as technology incubator centres to nurture and develop high

technology start-up companies. With technology incubation centres located in the vicinity of

universities, the high-tech industries have easy access to the universities' resources and

facilities for R&D as well as technical expertise. There is a total of 152 companies located in

these incubator centres by the end of 2000, involving mainly activities related to biotechnology,

multimedia and ICT, advanced electronics and software development.

The Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) is the Government's principal

agency for the promotion and coordination of industrial development in Malaysia. It is the

first point of contact for investors who intend to set up manufacturing and related services

projects in Malaysia. The major functions of MIDA are to promote foreign and local investment

in the manufacturing and related services sectors; undertake planning for industrial development;

recommend to the Minister of International Trade and Industry policies and strategies on

industrial promotion and development; evaluate applications; facilitate new and existing

companies in the implementation and operation of their projects, and offer assistance through

direct consultation and cooperation with the relevant authorities at both the Federal and State

levels; and facilitate the exchange of information and coordination among institutions engaged

in or connected with industrial development. To enhance MIDA's role as a one-stop agency

providing assistance to investors, senior representatives from key agencies are stationed in

MIDA. These include officials from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Human Resources,

the Immigration Department, the Royal Customs and Excise Department, the Department of

Environment and the Department of Occupational Safety and Health.

Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) joined the MTCP as a participating institution

in 1999, offering the course on Familiarization Programme for Officials of Investment Promotion

Agencies. Since then, this 2-week course has been offered annually to 70 MTCP participants

providing them exposure and insight into Malaysia's investment policies, strategies and incentives

on MIDA's organizational machinery and methodology in investment promotion as well as shares

Malaysia's experience in promoting foreign direct investment and domestic investment. As at

December 2001, a total of 367 participants has benefited from this programme.

lVital Linkages

With a total network of 65,880 kilometres, the roads in Malaysia, among the best

in Asia, provide not only the basis for development but is also a catalyst for further development.

The good network of international-standard expressways not only link existing industrial areas

with airports, ports and railway stations but it is also the impetus for the emergence of new

ones. New townships also grew with mixed development that includes commercial centres,

technology parks as well as golf and country resorts. The North-South Expressway (NSE), as

the main artery of road networks spanning the length of Peninsular Malaysia, links the industrial

areas and major urban centres of the west coast, from the border with Thailand in the north

to Singapore in the south, at half the previous travelling time. The major ports at Tanjung

Pelepas, Klang and Penang are now easily accessible from the international airports of Kuala

Lumpur, Penang and Senai.

The east and west coasts of Peninsular Malaysia are physically separated by the Main

Range. This topographical barrier was removed with the completion of the East-West Highway

that links the states of Kedah and Perak with Kelantan in the north. The Karak Highway facilitated

the linkage of the eastern corridor states of Pahang and Terengganu with Kuala Lumpur and

the western corridor states. The East-Coast Highway, presently under construction, will help

facilitate growth and accelerate development in the less-developed eastern corridor states to

tap their economic potential. The existence of modern and efficient transport system as well

as utilities in the rural areas encourages investors, both new and existing ones, to relocate their

operations away from the already congested industrial areas, particularly, in the west coast.

The transport sector provides vast investment opportunities not only in terms of

construction but also maintenance and improvement works. Privatization of this sector has

enabled Malaysians to learn new technologies in road building and maintenance, acquire new

skills in the process, and to share their experience and expertise with others.

Realizing that traffic congestion in the major urban areas is an impediment to economic

growth and a discouragement to investment, the Government embarked on the development

of an efficient and integrated transport system that is multimodal and environment friendly.

Ring roads were constructed, existing roads upgraded and radial roads expanded to disperse

traffic to and from urban areas to alleviate traffic congestion in major cities. The completion

of the Light Rail Transit System (LRT) in Kuala Lumpur assisted in greatly reducing peak-hour

congestions and provides commuters and residents with an integrated transport system. The

LRT involves a 56-kilometre stretch of mostly elevated track, with a five-kilometre tunnel

running under the Federal Capital's central business district.

Building upon and enhancing a long and proven tradition in training both the public and private

sectors, the IKRAM Training and Infrastructure Development Institute (ITIDI) joins the MTCP as a

participating institution in 2002. ITIDI initially offers International Course on Road Construction

and Maintenance for Supervisors to all MTCP participating member countries. Courses in civil

engineering (structure and building, roads and bridges, geotechnics, water supply, pavement,

environment quality), mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architecture and landscape,

quantity surveying, and management and quality system as well as computer technology and

computer studies are also available to the public.

International Gateways

More than 90 per cent of Malaysia's international trade is conducted through seaports.

The total tonnage of cargo handled in 2001 was 197.4 million tonnes, mainly attributable to

containerized and liquid bulk cargo. The expansion and upgrading of Malaysian ports are crucial,

especially in keeping pace with the rapid industrialization of the country. Privatization has been

useful in upgrading efficiency and contributing to the increased productivity of Malaysia's maritime

services. It has also provided the impetus for the adoption of multimodalism by transport operators.

With the completion of additional berths, other related facilities and equipment such as container

yards, cargo storage, cranes as well as computerization and automation of container operations,

total port capacity increased to 345.2 million tonnes in 2001. More than 63,099 vessels called

at Malaysian ports in 2001, with main line operators using super post-panamax vessels of more

than 80,000 deadweight tonnes. Port Klang, the busiest in the country, handled a record of 3.8

million TEUs in 2001 and was ranked nth among the container ports in the world.

The KL International Airport (KLIA) which began commercial operations in June 1998 is among

the world's best. In the first year of its operation, KLIA handled a total of 123,218 aircraft

movements involving 12.7 million passengers and more than 350,000 tonnes of cargo. With

passenger traffic and air cargo expected to increase further in the future, KLIA is set to become

the regional aviation hub. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia sets the performance

standards, oversees airport operations and aviation services, certifies aircraft and aircraft

components manufactured in Malaysia as well as ensures that all airport and aviation service

providers maintain a balance between commercial interest and development of the industry.

e-Malaysia :i aDevelopingThe Knowledge-Based Society

With substantial investments made in laying the necessary communications infrastructure

comprising fibre optics, satellites and cellular technology to support the development of the

information and communications technology (ICT) in Malaysia, the country is well placed to

move rapidly into the Information Age and towards becoming a modern and industrialized nation

by the year 2020. The extensive fibre optic network covering about 62,600 kilometres linking

states and major towns across the country enables high capacity broadband transmission,

capable of carrying different types of traffic such as data, voice and video. The four satellite

gateways at Kuantan, Labuan, Melaka and Sematan provide connections to countries around

the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Investments in ICT expanded at a rate of 9.2 per cent per annum from RM3.8 billion in

1995 to RMs-9 billion in 2000. The manufacturing sector recorded the highest investments in ICT

followed by the banking and finance sector and the Government. The home sector recorded the

highest rate of growth of 44.1 per cent per annum in ICT expenditure. The use of ICT is most

prevalent for administration, payroll and finance functions, communications, control and logistics,

and production process. For the period 1995 to 2000; the number of personal computers (PCs)

installed rose dramatically from 610,000 in 1995 to 2.2 million in 2000; the number of PCs per 1,000

population increased from 29.5 to 95.7; and the number of internet subscribers increased significantly

from 13,000 to 1.2 million.

The Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), established in 1996, provides a comprehensive

world-class ICT-enabled working and living environment to catalyze the development of a knowledge-

based economy. As a global test-bed for innovative solutions, the enabling environment and

incentives provided are aimed at attracting leading global web shapers to use the MSC as a hub

as well as help spawn both local and foreign small- and medium-sized enterprises. The interaction

of foreign and local companies would create new value through the introduction of globally

competitive, cutting-edge products and services and by increasing productivity in the economy.

The MSC aims at catalyzing a highly competitive cluster of Malaysian ICT companies to become

world-class over time. The Multimedia Development Corporation acts as a one-stop agency to

attract such investments and promote the overall development of the MSC. In addition, the MSC

International Advisory Panel comprising prominent business leaders, policy makers and scholars

from the global ICT industry was set up to provide advice on the further development of the MSC.

Companies with strong value-added activities, which are providers or heavy users of

multimedia products and services, are given MSC status and enjoy certain privileges and

incentives offered under the Bill of Guarantees. These include the freedom of ownership,

unrestricted employment of foreign knowledge workers, and freedom of sourcing capital globally.

They are provided with competitive financial incentives including income tax exemption for up

to 10 years or a 100 per cent investment tax allowance for five years. They are also eligible to

tender for key MSC infrastructure contracts. By the end of 2001, more than 621 companies have

been granted MSC status.

As part of the effort to attract a sizeable number of world-class technology-led companies

to Malaysia through the creation of an enabling multimedia environment, five cyber cities are being

developed in the MSC, namely, Cyberjaya, Technology Park Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia-Malaysia

Technology Development Corporation (UPM-MTDC) Incubation Centre, Petronas Twin Towers and KL

Tower. Cyberjaya is designed and developed for living as well as working in a multimedia environment.

In addition, measures are being undertaken to ease market entry to create a competitive environment

with the implementation of a clear, simple and practical licensing regime and minimizing licensing

requirements for new services such as Internet Service Provider (ISP) and Voice over Internet Protocol

(VoIP). To ensure fair competition, the Government undertakes to remove user tariff controls, open up

key bottleneck infrastructure elements such as local loop and transmission towers, and enforce fair

interconnect rates and practices. Laws and regulations are also in place, among others, to promote

and encourage e-commerce; provide protection to intellectual property rights; and provide a regulatory

framework to cater for the convergence of the telecommunications, broadcasting and computing industries.

There are presently, seven flagship applications, providing business opportunities for

private sector participation. The multimedia development applications include electronic

government, smart schools, multipurpose cards and telehealth while research and development

cluster, e-business and entrepreneur development are applications to create the multimedia

environment. These applications attracted international market appeal with countries such

as Algeria, Botswana, Lebanon, Mozambique and Syria expressing interest in the various

telehealth and electronic government applications. There are also ongoing initiatives to replicate

the smart school model in a number of countries including Sri Lanka and South Africa.

Being an ICT research and development organization, MIMOS Bhd. (MIMOS) also

functions as an advisor to the Malaysian Government on ICT technologies. MIMOS' activities

span the entire ICT spectrum - from chip design and manufacture, to the creation of multimedia

authoring tools and content. MIMOS main development areas include technology development

(application and industry) and business development. Technical cooperation programmes are

two-fold, that is, consulting and training. Consulting services are provided in such areas

as ICT security, IT strategic planning, ISP, system integration, setting up of public key

infrastructure as well as secure application and solution development. Training includes

information security, designing and setting up of a national public key infrastructure, computer

forensics, internet-related crime investigation techniques and security awareness programmes.

Created as part of the national initiative in promoting the knowledge-based economy,

the TPM Academy offers a wide variety of courses in computer numerical control (CMC)

manufacturing, factory automation and ICT aimed at producing three groups of skilled manpower

- technical operators, designers and engineers; managers; and entrepreneurs. Located in

Technology Park Malaysia, a designated science park established by the Government of Malaysia,

the Academy employs the engineering production support system (EPSS) in its teaching

programme. The EPSS, a research product development and industry-based facility, is conducted

using the teaching factory concept to catalyze technology and knowledge transfer with hands-

on experience. EPSS provides support for production of prototypes and finished products.

Shaping the Future Togetherin the Petroleum Industry

Since oil and gas provide almost 80 per cent of the nation's energy requirements and

constitute a major source of foreign exchange earnings, Malaysia's petroleum resources are

being developed in the most prudent manner, employing state-of-the-art technology available

in the industry. In view of the critical nature of the industry, a special legislation, the Petroleum

Development Act 1974 (PDA 1974), was enacted to govern the development of the nation's

hydrocarbon resources.

The PDA 1974 also led to the creation of Malaysia's national oil company, Petroliam

Nasional Berhad or PETRONAS, which was vested with the ownership and powers to explore,

develop and manage all hydrocarbon reserves found in the country. PETRONAS has since

grown from a mere revenue collector and supervisor of the operators in the upstream oil

industry, to a fully-integrated and diversified petroleum corporation. Presently, PETRONAS

operates in 25 countries and is involved in a wide spectrum of activities, which include

upstream exploration and production, refining and processing, marketing and distribution,

petrochemicals, and shipping.

To effectively support the Group's diversified operations, and the domestic petroleum

industry, as well as produce local graduates with the required discipline and attitude, PETRONAS

has established in-house education and learning facilities to equip its staff with the necessary

skills and knowledge.The learning units in PETRONAS now include: the Universiti Teknologi

PETRONAS (UTP) at Tronoh, Perak; the PETRONAS Management Training Centre (PERMATA) at

Bangi Selangor, the Institut Latihan Petroleum (INSTEP) at Batu Rakit, Terengganu, and the

Malaysian Maritime Academy (ALAM) at Masjid Tanah, Melaka. Equipped with the above learning

facilities, PETRONAS is ready to share its technical and management expertise and experience

with other national oil companies to help explore and develop the petroleum resources in their

respective countries.

To date, a total of 100 trainees from Sudan and Vietnam have attended business

management courses and technical training conducted by PERMATA and INSTEP. Under the

PETRONAS scholarship programme, about 100 students from South Africa, Sudan, Turkmenistan

and Vietnam are attending degree courses at UTP. In addition to these education and training

courses, PETRONAS also sends its officers abroad to serve as technical advisors in government

agencies on an attachment basis. Under the MTCP, two gas industry experts were dispatched

to serve for six months in the Republic of Namibia in 2000.

The development of agriculture is important to the nation's development as it remains a

dominant activity in the economy, particularly in the rural sector, as well as provides resources to

support the development of the other sectors of the economy. The sector, through its various

programmes and activities, also facilitates efforts to upgrade the standard of living of rural communities.

The Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) was established in 1956 to implement land

development programmes especially for the large scale cultivation of rubber and oil palm. These

programmes provided land to the landless and increased the income of the FELDA settlers through the

optimum utilization of available resources as well as contributed to harmonious community development.

To share the experience of the land development programme in Malaysia, the MTCP has received many

delegations on study visits from countries such as Vietnam and Bangladesh as well as dispatched an

expert on six-month assignment to Namibia to provide advisory services on land development.

As the availability of new land becomes a constraint for large-scale agricultural development,

the expansion of the agriculture sector increasingly relies on the development of intensive production

as well as the rejuvenation and conservation of the natural forest and fishery resources to ensure

sustainable development and environmental preservation. Intensive production is achieved by

specializing in high value-added and market-oriented crops in which the nation has comparative

advantage to achieve viability and maximum utilization of its land resource.

For this sector to be more cost-effective and competitive, productivity improvements

have been intensified by modernizing the sector through improvements in the delivery of

agricultural support services. The services provided are aimed at encouraging farmers to venture

into commercial farming, adopt new technologies and increase productivity. These services

include research and development, training, extension and support services as well as the

provision of credit facilities and basic infrastructure. In line with the knowledge-based economy,

agricultural extension services and training emphasize modern agronomic practices, management

and techno-prenuership incorporating the use of ICT and modern technologies to improve

productivity. Biotechnology and R&D have contributed to high yielding varieties, clones, indigenous

breeds, easy-to-use planting and harvesting equipment.

R&D activities are carried out to remove constraints in the agriculture sector, particularly

low productivity and the shortage of labour. In the case of palm oil, the Malaysian Palm Oil

Board (MPOB) improves productivity through mechanization and the development of high

yielding dwarf oil palm in addition to developing new products.

Since 1992, the MPOB has organized two annual programmes under the MTCP, the

Palm Oil Familiarization Programme (POFP) and Oil Palm Plantation Management Course (OPMC).

The POFP aims to expose participants to the whole spectrum of the palm oil industry in Malaysia

covering current developments and progress of all major sectors of the industry including

research and development, information on palm and palm kernel oils and their products as well

as commercial aspects of the palm oil trade. There is also a wide coverage of topics relating

to production, applications, handling and storage, nutrition, techno-economics and commercial

aspects of palm oil trading.

The OPMC focuses on the management system of the oil palm industry in Malaysia and

lectures include estate management, plantation management and the development of the oil

palm industry. Countries whose markets are not yet familiar with the use of palm oil as a cooking

oil have found this course beneficial. MPOB has trained a total of 625 MTCP participants whose

feedback had indicated that they have benefited immensely from these courses.

The Malaysian Rubber Board concentrates research efforts on developing and further

promoting latex-timber clones to ensure the supply of rubber and quality timber for the rubber-

and wood-based industries. Sustainable forest management and development of timber and non-

timber forest products including medicinal plants are carried out by the Forest Research Institute

of Malaysia, including research on agro-forestry plantation involving integration of timber species

with agricultural crops as well as forest plantations. Research efforts on biological pest control

and more pest and disease resistant clones as well as product development of cocoa-based food,

beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products are undertaken by the Malaysian Cocoa Board.

The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) carries out

research on product development to produce superior varieties of rice, fruits, vegetables, livestock

and floriculture as well as the commercialization of its research findings. Biotechnological

improvements of palm-kernel cake as poultry feed, bio-fertilizer production from agro-waste

materials, development of herbal products for health care and processing technology for the

heart of palm from coconut and oil palm are among the areas given special focus.

MARDI, in cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Malawi, established

an integrated agriculture project in Lilongwe, Malawi under the MTCP. A Project Management

Office (PMO), led by two MARDI officials was set up in June 2000. This two-year project

aimed to build capacity in integrated agriculture as part of the development effort to raise

the income of the rural people. Among the activities undertaken by PMO are attachment

training of the Malawian officers in MARDI, and the implementation of integrated agriculture

production activities including the agro-processing system and exchange of information.

The National Water Management Training Centre (NWMTC), under the Department of Irrigation and

Drainage (DID), Ministry of Agriculture has been participating in the MTCP since 1997. The NWMTC

organizes an annual International Course on Irrigation System Management. This course provides

participants with the understanding of the basic parameters essential in the development and

management of irrigation and drainage projects including the theory and principles behind effective

planning and design of schemes. A total of 20 places is offered annually for this course.

The Department of Fisheries Malaysia, responsible for the overall development of the

fisheries industry in the country, conducts research to develop new systems and technologies

to increase fish and shrimp production. Besides this, technical and extension services as

well as training programmes are also provided to farmers and fishermen with the aim to

promote the development of a modern and efficient fishery industry. The Department of

Fisheries which joined the MTCP as a participating institution in 1981, conducts a course

on Brackishwater Aquaculture and Shrimp Hatchery Operation and Management Course

for 20 participants annually.

In addition to these research organizations, there are also other agencies involved

in the development of the agriculture sector in the country and these include the Department

of Agriculture, Department of Irrigation and Drainage, the Department of Fisheries, Federal

Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA), Federal Land Development Authority

(FELDA), Rubber Industry Smallholder Development Authority (RISDA) and Farmers Organization

Authority as well as land development authorities.

The Institute For Rural Advancement (INFRA) is a training and research institute for

the management of rural development with the objective of providing technical assistance,

advisory services and training to those involved in developing rural society and areas.

INFRA aims to provide the paradigm shift in rural development to grass root leaders and

the agents of change as well as undertake research with the cooperation and expertise from

both the local and international institutions of higher learning.

In 2002, INFRA joins MTCP as a participating training institution with the implementation

of two courses on 'Localizing the Anti-Poverty Agenda: The Malaysian Experience' Programme.

The first programme is organized by INFRA jointly with the MTCP and Afro-Asian Rural

Reconstruction Organization (AARRO). The second programme is jointly funded by MTCP

and the Organization of Islamic Countries (QIC). These courses will provide participants with

an understanding of the Malaysian rural development and poverty alleviation policies,

strategies and programmes as well as enable the sharing of information, best practices and

lessons learnt in rural development and poverty alleviation. In addition, INFRA will introduce

the application of the zakat system and the institution of the baitulmal as well as their

financing mechanisms for poverty alleviation. Besides lectures on project implementation,

supervision and management, the MTCP course participants will also be taken on site visits

to projects including those implemented by Non-Government Organizations (NGOs). Fifty

participants are expected to be trained in these two courses.

Privatization -- A Malaysian Success

In line with the Government's overall policy of allowing the private sector to play its

role as the engine of growth of the economy, the privatization policy was introduced in mid-

1983. Based on the principle that the transfer to the private sector of activities and functions

which have traditionally rested with the Government will bring positive changes to the organization,

management and the performance of public enterprises, it also relieves the financial and

administrative burden of the Government, improves efficiency and productivity, facilitates economic

growth and assist in meeting the national development policy targets. Being amongst the first

few countries to embark on privatization, there was no successful experience worldwide that

could be adopted as a model. Through prudence and ingenuity, Malaysia managed to implement

the programme successfully and thereafter prepared a Privatization Master Plan that acts as a

means to ensure the systematic implementation of the programme to be in line with the general

economic policies and economic strategies of the country.

In undertaking the programme, emphasis is placed on expanding capacities to develop

the infrastructure required to effectively foster the development of industries and supporting

services, provide better comfort and access to consumers, generate multiplier effects and upgrade

the quality of services to the people. Both existing and new projects are privatized. To ensure

that the public has equitable access in the participation of privatized entities, corporatized

entities that are commercially successful are listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange.

The majority of new privatized projects are in the construction, transportation and the

energy sectors. The services and management of privatized entities improved significantly as

evidenced by increases in the efficiency and productivity indicators of these entities. This is due

to the upgrading of facilities by these companies that are also able to acquire new and modern

technology, expanding capacity and services network, fostering changes in management and

organization as well as inculcating positive attitude among their employees. Privatization has also

led to faster implementation of projects, particularly highways and ports, thus benefiting the public.

The Lure of Enchanting Malaysia:Malaysia Truly Asia

Nature has bestowed many gifts upon Malaysia - beautiful beaches of fine, white sand,

sprawling emerald green forests and crystal-clear waters rich in marine life. Added to the natural

assets are her rich historical and cultural heritage since Malaysia's location in the strategic trade

route of the East and the West has invited many traders to the country in the past, endowing

it with a diverse ethnic population. With these attributes, the tourism industry plays an important

role in the economy of Malaysia in terms of generating foreign exchange earnings, employment

and income. Over the past five years, tourist arrivals increased at an average rate of 6.5 per

cent per annum. In 2001, a record of 12.8 million tourist arrivals was achieved. Due to efforts

undertaken to diversify the tourism market, there is also a change in the profile of tourist arrivals.

The fastest growth in the number of tourist arrivals was from the emerging markets such as

India and China with the next biggest arrivals being tourists from Australia, Japan, the Middle

East and the United Kingdom.

To achieve rapid tourism growth on a sustainable basis, a holistic and coordinated

approach is adopted aimed at attracting more tourists to stay longer, spend more as well as make

repeat visits. A wider variety of quality tourism products to stimulate tourism demand both

internationally and domestically, such as, eco-tourism, agro-tourism, rural tourism, cultural and

heritage tourism, cruise tourism, education, student and health tourism are made available. The

unique blend of natural beauty and a rich diversity of culture, traditions, history and lifestyles of

the various ethnic groups in Malaysia presented an appealing theme for the tourism industry. The

marketing efforts took into account the needs, preferences and cultures of tourists from different

segments and countries, to cater for their varied interests and demands. Promotional activities

were stepped up to achieve greater penetration into new segments and markets. In addition, four

new Tourism Malaysia offices were set up in Dubai, Jeddah, New Delhi and Phuket in 2000.

Training remains a priority area in view of the importance of human resource development

and the relatively skill-intensive nature of tourism employment. The National Tourism Human

Resource Development Council supervises and coordinates training development activities for the

tourism industry. The National Vocational Training Council develops national occupational skill

standards, ranging from the operation and production level to the management level. The operation

and production level includes reservation and ticketing clerk, convention clerk, food and beverage

waiter as well as water-park attendant while the management level includes car-rental operations

manager, front office manager and theme-park operations manager. To boost the pool of skilled

workers in the tourism sector, the hotel apprenticeship programme was initiated under the Human

Resources Development Fund.

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Sustaining the Competitive Edge

The promotion of science and technology (S&T), research and development (R&D) as well well

as technological innovation is an essential part of the Malaysian Government's overall strategy

of sustainable development. To sustain and enhance the competitiveness of exports, the further

improvement of industrial efficiency and productivity through national standards development,

testing, measurements and international standardization is paramount. SIRIM Berhad (SIRIM), a

leader in standardization and quality as well as a pioneer in industrial R&D, is entrusted to steer

the country towards economic dynamism by turning technology into quality into profits. As the

designated national standards development agency, SIRIM is responsible for managing the national

standards development infrastructure and represents Malaysia in International Standardization.

SIRIM's main business portfolio is research and technology development - strategic research,

contract research and development projects; standardization - testing, certification, national

standards development and measurement; and technology transfer- small - and medium-industry

development, commercialization of research findings, information services, consultancy, technology

sourcing and evaluation as well as technology forecasting.

SIRIM also provides services abroad in the development of standards infrastructure,

conformity assessment and certifications, training programmes for small- and medium-scale

industries development, promotion of intellectual property services, establishment of metrology

technical infrastructure, design and development of single print access security system and

promotion of industrial energy efficiency. Besides these, SIRIM also offers services on the

adoption of cleaner technologies, evaluation of hazardous chemical substances and wastes as

well as the promotion of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) services. To promote cleaner

production technologies, the Environment Institute of Malaysia (EIMAS), established in 2002, is

to be a centre of excellence in environment management. This institute is expected to contribute

towards better efficiency and quality through the implementation of cleaner production activities.

Under the MTCP, SI RIM implemented two projects in the Republic of Kyrgyz in 2001-2002.

One of the projects is aimed at assisting the Republic of Kyrgyz to establish a certification system

which will help increase exports. Another project is to assist the Republic of Kyrgyz conduct a

joint feasibility project to produce a plasmatrone head for application in the spray coating industry.

The National Productivity Corporation (NPC) trains enterprises on the latest techniques

in productivity and quality improvements. It also assists enterprises in the continuous upgrading

of the quality of the workforce, enhancing productivity and quality systems, utilizing higher

technology and strengthening institutional support systems. Training programmes are continuously

implemented to enhance the productivity, efficiency and motivation of public sector employees.

On the energy research front, the Malaysia Energy Centre was established in 1998 as

the national energy research centre to coordinate various activities including energy data gathering,

planning as well as research and development (R&D). The emphasis of the R&D is to ensure efficient

and environment-friendly production and consumption of energy. The efforts of Malaysia in intergrated

energy planning and the R&D activities of the Malaysia Energy Centre can provide the platform

for the sharing and exchange of experiences to further enhhance sustainable development.

The NPC joined the MTCP as a participating institution in 1991 with two courses on

Productivity Improvement Programme for Work Study and System Development for SMEs.

Since then, these courses have each been offered annually to 13 participants from

participating countries, which provide them with the Malaysian experience on productivity

improvement. About 300 participants have benefited from this programme.

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With the continuous efforts of the Government to implement policies to promote a

robust and resilient financial system as well as reduce the potential for financial instability, the

financial sector in Malaysia is able to remain sound and intact despite the severe consequences

of the recession following the Asian financial crisis. Malaysia ranks high among investors as

an attractive location for their offshore operations. The nation's business environment is enhanced

by her strategic location within the heart of Southeast Asia which positions her to serve the

growing markets of countries in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the

newly emerging market of China. The tremendous potential generated by these markets makes

it imperative for manufacturers to locate their operations within the region. ASEAN will become

an even more attractive market with the establishment of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA).

By establishing a production base in Malaysia, manufacturers will be able to export freely or

with minimal import duties to other ASEAN member countries. Investors stand to benefit from

the conducive investment climate that prevails in Malaysia.

As an International Offshore Financial Centre (IOFC), Labuan is fast developing into one

of the best financial centres in Asia. The 92 square-kilometre island located just off Sabah and

Brunei Darussalam in Borneo, is strategically located in the centre of the Asia-Pacific region,

somewhat equidistant from Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Jakarta and Singapore.

It is thus, capable of harnessing the available expertise and facilities of the global network of

the financial system to serve the region as well as the international community. It offers wide

opportunities in the field of offshore banking, insurance, corporate funding, investment, leasing

tunities Abound

and fund management, Islamic financial activities, professional services and other related

activities, excluding shipping and petroleum operations, under a low tax environment. The web-

based Labuan International Financial Exchange provides listing and trading facilities for a wide

range of financial and non-financial products such as Islamic financial products, mutual funds,

bonds, derivatives and insurance-linked products as well as promotes other related offshore

activities such as custodial, depository, clearing and trustee services.

The central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), provides technical assistance to

foreign public and private sector institutions in the form of training and attachment programmes,

study visits and briefings. These covered various aspects of central banking, including money

market operations, the development of Islamic banking in Malaysia and policy initiatives in

response to the Asian financial crisis. Since 1982, BNM has conducted two annual Central

Banking Courses in collaboration with the MTCP, with the aim of acquainting central bank

officers with the role and functions of a central bank in a developing country as well as

banking supervision. The central banking course provides training in three modules designed

to provide participants with a systematic approach to the process of central bank management

and the process of monetary policy formulation and implementation, drawing mainly from

the Malaysian experience. The second course is on bank supervision which has been found

particularly useful for countries with economies in transition. A total of 190 MTCP participants

has benefited from these courses.

Requirements And Procedures

Alt enquiries and requests for the various forms of technical cooperation

under the MTCP should be made in the prescribed forms as follows:

Scholarships and training awards for short and long courses as well as

training in Malaysia through third party funding.

MTCP/l Services of Malaysian experts.

MTCP/2 Project-type assistance

MTCP/3 Equipment assistance

MTCP/4 Application for Study Visit to Malaysia

All application for scholarships, training awards, study visits and attachment

must be supported by a medical report.

All requests must be endorsed and channeled through the respective Government of the applicants concerned.

All requests for technical cooperation should be directed to Malaysian Government Representatives (Embassies,

High Commissions, etc.) or directly to:

Secretary GeneralMinistry of Foreign Affairs MalaysiaWisma PutraNo. i, Bukit Wisma PutraFederal Government Administrative Centre62602 PUTRAJAYA

603 8887 4000603 8889 1717www.kln.gov.my

Applications must reach the relevant agencies in Malaysia not later than 3 months before the commencement

of the course/study visit/attachment. Since courses, study visits and attachments are conducted in English,

participants are required to have an appropriate level of proficiency in English.

Director-GeneralPublic Services DepartmentTraining DivisionBlock Q & C2, Parcel C

please write to:Federal Government Administrative Centre62502 PUTRAJAYA

603 8885 3000603 8889 2176www.jpa.gov.my

Director-GeneralEconomic Planning UnitPrime Minister's DepartmentExternal Assistance SectionBlock 65, Level 2Federal Government Administrative Centre62502 PUTRAJAYA

603 8888 2882 2886 2875603 8888 3876www.epu.jpm.my

The Economic Planning Unit is the focal point for the MTCP responsible

for policy issues, funding, coordination and monitoring the implementation

of the programme.

The terms for scholarships and training awards include:

(a) the provision of return air fare (economy class) from the capital city of

the applicant's country to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

(b) lodging allowance; and

(c) maintenance allowance to cover food and personal daily expenses.

In addition, trainees who undergo more than 12 months of training in diploma and

degree courses are entitled to book allowance, thesis allowance, practical training

allowance and other related allowances. The Malaysian Government will pay the academic

and tuition fees related to the training. Free medical and dental facilities (restricted to

extraction and filling only) at any Government hospital or clinic will also be accorded

to trainees.

University of Malaya (UM)Master/Doctor of Philosophy in:

Economics

Computer Science

Law

Education

Arts

Engineering

Language Studies

National University of Malaysia (UKM)Master/Doctor of Philosophy in:

Economics

Sciences

Engineering

Arts

Islamic Studies

Education

Putra University of Malaysia (UPM)

Master/Doctor of Philosophy in:

Aerospace / Agriculture / Chemical / Civil / Electric and

Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science

Computer Science and Information Technology

Modern languages and Communication

Science and Environmental Studies

Food Science and Biotechnology

Economics and Management

Educational Studies

Electronic Engineering

Human Ecology

Bioscience

Agriculture Science

School of Management

Design and Architecture

Advanced Technology

Medical

There are 5 universities offering academic courses mostly at the post-graduate

level conducted in English under the Programme. The details are as follows:-

Science University of Malaysia (USW1)

Master/Doctor of Philosophy in:

Pure Science

Pharmaceutical Science

Engineering Science

Education and Humanities

International Islamic University (IIU)

Master/Doctor of Philosophy in:

Engineering (Manufacturing/Mechatronics)Computer and Information EngineeringManagement Information SystemIslamic revealed Knowledge and HeritageLibrary and Information Science

EconomicsAccountingMedical ScienceEducationLaw

For further enquiries regarding MTCP long-term courses, applicants can either approach their

respective Malaysian official representatives or write/e-mail to the following address:-

The Director GeneralPublic Services DepartmentTraining DivisionBlock Ci & C2, Parcel CFederal Government Administration Centre62502 Putrajaya Malaysia

603 8885 3000603 8889 2176www.jpa.gov.my

University of MalayaThe DeanInstitute of Postgraduate Studies and ResearchUniversity of Malaya50603 Kuala LumpurMalaysia

603 759 4623603 756 6634www.um.edu.my

National University of MalaysiaThe DeanCentre for Graduate StudiesNational University of Malaysia43600 UKM, Bang!Selangor, Malaysia

603 8925 0001603 8925 2699www.ukm.my

University PUtra Malaysia (formerly known as University of Agriculture)

The DeanCentre for Graduate StudiesUniversity Putra Malaysia43400 UPE, SerdangSelangor, Malaysia

603 8948 6101603 8943 2509www.upm.edu.my

Science University of MalaysiaThe DeanInstitute for Graduate StudiesScience university of Malaysia11800 USMPenang, Malaysia

604 657 7888604 657 6271www.usm.my

International Islamic University MalaysiaDirectorGraduate Studies ProgramInternational Islamic UniversityJalan Gombak53100 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

603 2056 4000603 2056 4160www.iiu.edu.my

The specialized training courses are intended for practitioners as well as officers in the

public service. The training offered is across a broad spectrum of areas, with its duration

varying from 2 weeks - 3 months. As such, these courses can also be classified as in-

service courses designed to upgrade their skills and knowledge in the respective areas

and sectors. Some courses involve on-the-job training which entails practical work and

acquisition of skills relating to specific job areas.

The institutions conducting the specialized courses mentioned above are as follows:

National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN)

Leadership and Organization Management

Human Resource Management in the Public Sector

Quality Services in the Public Sector

Gender Perspective in the Developing Planning

International Training Methodology

Cross Cultural Management

Managing Agriculture System

International Case Study Workshop

Development Multimedia Application for Managers

Integrated Environmental Planning and Management Information Technology Managementin The Public Sector

Project Planning and Management

Planning and Management of the Urban Environment

Strategic Management

International Marketing

Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting Institute (IPTAR)

Digital Studio Radio

TV Broadcasting System

Feature and Magazine Production (Radio)

TV Production and Direction Course

Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)

Palm Oil Familiarization Programme

nth Oil Palm Plantation Management Course(OPMC)

National Archives of Malaysia

Records Management

Conservation and Bookbinding

Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA)

Familiarization Programme For Officials of Investment Promotion Agencies

National Productivity Centre (NPC)

Productivity Improvement Programme for Work Study

System Development of SMEs

National Library of Malaysia

Basic Course For Library Assistants

Library Visits/ Attachments

National Tax Academy (APN)

The General Tax Administration Course

National Institute Of Valuation (INSPEN)

International Certificate Course in Property Valuation

International Certificate Course in Property Taxation

Attachment Programme in Valuation Practice

International Certificate Course in IT in Real Estate Business

10 Civil Aviation Department (DCA)

Approach Control Non-Radar

Approach Radar

11 Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID)

International Course on Irrigation System Management

12 Cooperative College of Malaysia (MKM)

Certificate in Cooperative Management

Certificate in Cooperative Human Resource Management

Certificate in Cooperative Auditing

13 Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR)

International Crisis Management

Diplomatic Training Course For International participants i

Diplomatic Training Course For International participants 2

Course on Globalization For International participants

14 Veterinary Services Department

Animal Feed Production and Quality Assurance

Animal Quarantine Management

Artificial Breeding in Cattle

Broiler Production in the Tropics

HACCP Based Information

Information and Communication Technology

Management of Veterinary Services

Training Attachment in Laboratory technology Courses:

1 Veterinary Bacteriology 4

2 Veterinary Biochemical Analysis ^

3 Veterinary Parasitology 6

Veterinary Pathology

Veterinary Serology

Veterinary Virology

15 Central Bank of Malaysia (BNM)

2ist Central Banking Courses

Bank Supervision Programme

16 Department of Fisheries

Shrimp Hatchery Operation and Management Course

17 Fire and Rescue Department

International Structural Fire Fighting Course for Developing Countries

18 Teachers Institute of International Languages (IPBA)

English Language For Effective Communication

Developing Classroom Skills : The Effective Facilitator

Exploring Language Teaching Through Literature

Immersion: English For Effective Communication

Developing Classroom Skills : The Effective Facilitator

Immersion: English For Effective Communication

Exploring Language Teaching Through Literature

19 International Institute of Public Policy and Management, (INPUMA) University Malaya

International Politics and Economics Study

Effective Capacity Building

20 Institute For Rural Advancement (INFRA)

Localising the Anti-Poverty Agenda: The Malaysian Experience (INFRA-MTCP-AARDO)

Localising the Anti-Poverty Agenda: The Malaysian Experience (INFRA-MTCP-OIC)

21 Institute of Medical Research (IMR)

Diploma in Medical Microbiology

Diploma in Applied Parasitology and Enromology

Diploma in Medical Microbiology

22 IKRAM Training And Infrastructure Development Institute

International Course in Road Construction and Maintenance for Supervisors

For further enquiries regarding MTCP short-term courses, applicants can either approach

their respective Malaysian official representatives or write/e-mail to the following address:-

Director

National Institute of Public Administration

(INTAN), Malaysia

Bukit Kiara, Jalan Bukit Kiara

50480 Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA

603 2552 400

603 2561 403

mtcp@intanbk.intan.my

The Director General

Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations

(IDFR)

Jalan Elmu

59100 Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA

603 7959 6221

603 7957 9868idfr@idhl.gov.myWebsite

www.idhl.gov.my

Programme Manager

Tun Abdul Razak Broadcasting Institute

P.O. Box 1199, Jalan Pantai Baru

59700 Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA

603 2282 1752

603 2282 4796iptar@rtm.net.my

Director General

National Archives of Malaysia (Arkib Negara Malaysia)

Jalan Duta

50568 Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA

603 6510 688

603 6513 703

Director

Human Resource Development(HRD) Division

Department of Irrigation and Drainage

(DID) Malaysia, Km./, Jalan Ampang

68000 Ampang, Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA

603 4562 657 4563 788

603-4562619jpsaii@smpt.moa.myWebsite

www.agrolink.moa.my/id/hrd/bpsm/inter.html

The Director

National Tax Academy

Persiaran Wawasan

43650 Bandar Baru Bang!

Selangor, MALAYSIA

603 8925 5611 8925 6293

603 8925 3487

603 8925 7005 8295 7299

Director General of Fisheries

Department of Fisheries Malaysia

8th & 9th Floor, Wisma Tani

Jalan Sultan Salahuddin

50628 Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA

603 2698 2011 ext 4609603 2691 0305

ghazalimanap@hotmail.com

Mohmanoi@dof.moa.my

Director General

Malaysian Palm Oil Board

No.6, Persiaran Institusi

Bandar Baru Bangi

43000 Kajang, Selangor

MALAYSIA

603 8925 9155 8925 9775

603 8925 9446

ainon@mpob.gov.my

mudin@mpob.gov.my

PrincipalInternational Languages Teacher Training Institute(IPBA)

Lembah Pantai

59200 Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA

603 2284 7525603 2284 7364ipba@tm.net.my

DirectorNational Valuation Institute(INSPEN)

No.5, Persiaran Institusi

Bandar Baru Bangi

43000 Kajang, Selangor MALAYSIA

603 8925 9377603 8925 8100pengarah@inspen.gov.my

www.inspen.gov.my

Director General of Veterinary Services

Veterinary Services Department

Block A, Level 8 & 9

Wisma Chase Perdana off Jalan Semantan

Bukit Damansara

50630 KUALA LUMPUR

MALAYSIA

603 254 0077 254 0079

603 254 0082 254 0084

603 254 0092

www.agrolink.moa.myDirector

Cooperative College of Malaysia

103, Jalan Templer

46700 Petaling Jaya

Selangor

MALAYSIA

603 7957 49H603 7957 0434

mkm@mkm.edu.my

Director General

Industrial Promotion Division

Malaysian Industrial Development Authority

Plaza Sentral, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5

Kuala Lumpur Sentral

50470 Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA

603 2274 9697603 2267 3633mida@mida.gov.my

www.mida.gov.my

Human Resource Development Centre

Central Bank of Malaysia

Lorong Universiti A

59100 Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA

603 7956 8622

603 7955 3805Esah@bnm.gov.my

Director

Institute For Medical Research

Pahang Road

50588 Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA

603 4040 2302 2986 033 2988 876

603 2939 335

lyems@imr.gov.my

Director

National Productivity Centre

P.O. Box 64, Jalan Sultan

64904 Petaling Jaya

Selangor, MALAYSIA

603 7951 2458 7955 7266 7955 7050603 7957 8068www.npc.org.my

For further information, please visit MTCP website at http://www.epu.jpm.my

Director

National Library of Malaysia

232, Jalan Tun Razak

50572 Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA

603 294 3488 294 3150 294 3626603 292 7899

Director

Civil Aviation Department

Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

47200 Subang, Selangor

MALAYSIA

603 746 4333603 746 4282pmvdca@tm.net.my

Director General

Fire and Rescue Department

Lebuh Perdana Barat

Percint 7

62000 Putrajaya

MALAYSIA

603 8888 0036 8888 0039 8888 0040

603 8888 0839 8888 0019

pro@bomba.gov.my

Director

International Institute of Public Policy

and Management (INPUMA)

Aras 4, Blok C, Bangunan IPSP

Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur

MALAYSIA

603 759 4401603 759 4668inpuma@umcsd.um.edu.my

Director

IKRAM Training and Infrastructure

Development Institute

IKRAM Park, Jalan Serdang-Kajang

43000 Kuala LumpurMALAYSIA

603 8737 3320603 8736 9908

Director

Institute for Rural Advancement (INFRA)

Ministry of Rural Development

Lot 2A, Persiaran Institusi, Bandar Baru Bang!

43000 KajangSelangor, MALAYSIA

603 8926 5895 5902 5964603 8926 5901faizaho@hotmail.com

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MALAYSIAN TECHNICALCOOPERATION PROGRAMMELIST OF PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES

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SHORT-TERM COURSES

Distribution of Brochure

To Focal Point

Malaysian Embassies / Embassies/High Commissions

Nominations byParticipating Countries

REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDU

Economic Planning Unit

Public Services Department

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Malaysian Embassies/High Commissions

Training Institution

RES FOR APPLICATION Notificationto SelectedParticipants

A- B

COUNTRY

ALGERIA Algeria

ARGENTINA Buenos Aires

BANGLADESH Dhaka

BOSNIA &

HERZEGOVINA

Sarajevo

Lot 34, 35 & 36, Chemin Al Bakri (ex Macklay)

Ben Akunoun, 16033 Algiers

213-2191 2693 913-693 911-869213-2191 2785mwalger@djazair-connect.com

Villanueva 1040, Belgrano (1426)

Buenos Aires, Argentina

54-11-4776 0504 7/6 255354-11-4776 060423 660 WAKILARmwbaires@cvtci.com.ar

House No.i9, Road No. 6Baridhara Model Town Dhaka-i2i2

The People's Republic of Bangladesh

800-2-882 7759 882 7760880-2-882 3115 882 7761642 309 MAL BJmwdhaka@ncll.com

Unis Business Centre, Tower A

nth Floor, Fra Andella Zvizdovica i

71000 Sarajevo

387-71- 201 578387-71- 667 713mwsrjevo@bih.net.ba

Algeria

Argentina

Uruguay

Paraguay

Bangladesh

Bosnia & Herzegovina

BRAZIL Brasilia Qi-05, Chacara - 62

70477 - 900, Brasilia - D.F

Federative Republic of Brazil

5561-248 5008 2486215

5561-248 6307613 666 EBMA BRmwbrasilia@persocom.com.br

Brazil

B - C

COUNTR CAPITAL

BRUNEI

DARUSSALAMBandar Seri

Begawan

CAMBODIA Phnom Penh

CANADA Ottawa

27 - 29, Simpang 396 - 39, Lot 9075

Kampong Sg. Akar, Jalan Kebangsaan, P.O. Box 2826

Bandar Seri Begawan 1928, Brunei Darussalam

6732-345 652 345653

6732-345 654BU 2401mwbrunei@brunet.bn

Villa No. 11, Street No. 254, Sangkat Chatomouk

Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

855-23-216 176 214 589855-23-216 004mwppenh@bigpond.com.kh

60, Boteler Street, Ottawa

Ontario KiN 8Y7, Canada

1613-241 5182 5206 52101613-241 5214053-3520 WAKOTT

mwottawa@istar.ca

Brunei Darussalam

Cambodia

Antiqua & Barbuda

Dominica

Montserrat

St. Kitts & Nevis

St. Lucida

St. Vincent &Grenadines

CHILE Santiago Av. Tajamar 183, Piso 10, Cassila 8

Correo 35, Santiago, Chilie562-233-6698

562-234-3853

240 455 WAKIL CLmwstg@cmet.net

Chile

Ecuador

CROATIA Zagreb Tuskanac 65, 41000 Zagreb

Republic of Croatia

38541-483 4346 34738541-483 4348

22 693 MALKIL RHmw.Zagreb@zg.tel.hr

Croatia

C - E

COUNTRY

CHINA Beijing 13, Dongzhimenwai Dajie

Chaoyang District, Sanlitun

100600 Beijing

People's Republic of China

8610-6532-2531 32 33

8610-6532-5032

22 122 MAPEK CN

mwbeijng@public.east.cn.net

China

D.P.R Korea

CUBA Havana Hotel Comodoro

Calle 84 y Ave. 3 ra.

Miramar, Playa

Havana

537-204-555 1743

537-204 6888

mwhavana@enet.cu

Bahamas

Barbados

Belize

Cuba

British Vir. Islands

Grenada

Cayman Islands

Trinidad & Tobago

Turks & Caicos Island

EAST TIMOR Dili Avenida Almirante Americo Thomas

Rue de Thomas, Mandarin

Dili, Democratic Republic of East Timor

670-390-311 141 321 804

670-390-321 805mwdili@bigpond.com

East Timor

E - G

EGYPT Cairo 21, El Aanab StreetMohandessine, Cairo

Arab Republic of Mesir

202-761 0013 761 0019

202-761 0216

21 736 MALCA UNmwcairo@soficom.com.eg

EgyptEriteria

Ethiopia

Somalia

Lebanon

Fill Suva 5th Floor, Pacific House, Butt Street

Suva G.P.O. Exx 356

Fiji

312 166 312 617303 3502295 MAKISUVA FJmwsuva@is.com.fj

Fiji

Kiribati

Tonga

TuvaluWestern Samoa

GHANA Accra No. 39 SirArku Korsah Road

Airport Residential AreaAccra, Republic of Ghana

233-21-763 691 764 909233-21-764 9102175 MHC GHmwaccra@africaonline.com.gh

Ghana

GUINEA Conakry Quartier Mafanco, Coleah Comiche Sud

BP 5460 Conakry

Guinea

224-451 402 462 743224-451 403mwcnakry@leland-gn.org

Guinea

Sierra Leone

H - I

INDIA New Delhi so-M, Satya Marg, Chanakapuri

New Delhi, 110021, Republic of India

9111-611 1291 92 93 97

9111-688 1538

316 5096 WAKIL INmwndelhi@del2.vsnl.net.in

India

Bhutan

Mauritius

Nepal

Tanzania

INDONESIA Jakarta Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said

Kav. X/6, No. i - 3 Kuningan

Jakarta Selatan 12940

Republic of Indonesia

6221-522 4947

6221-522 4974

60 813 MALAY JKTmwjkarta@indosat.net.id

Indonesia

IRAN Tehran No. 72, Fereshteh Avenue

Theran, Islamic Republic of Iran

9821-200 9275 200 93609821-200 9143212 692 MAL IRmwtehran@sokhan.com

Iran

IRAQ Baghdad Mahalla 915, Zukak 22

House No. 17, Hai Al - Jameah

Jadiriyah, Baghdad, Republic of Iraq

9641-776 5909 6769641-717 3619

212 452 MALAWAK IK

Iraq

I - K

COUNTRY CAPITAL

ITALY Rome Via Nomentana, 297

00162 Rome, Republic of Italy

3906-841 5764 7026

3906-855 5040

611 035 MAKIL Imw.rome@flashnet.it

Albania

1339

JORDAN Amman No. 9, Tobruq Street, Off Zahran Street

P.O. Box 5351, Amman 11183, Jordan

962-6-569 6540 5623422962-6-569 6607mwamman@go.com.jo

Jordan

Palestine

KAZAKHSTAN Almaty No. 36/2 Al Farabi Avenue, Almaty, Kazakstan

7-3272-533 503 533 505

7-327-533 506mwalmaty@nursat.kz

Kazakhstan

SOUTH

AFRICA

Pretoria 1007, Shoeman Street, Arcadia

Pretoria 0083, Republic of South Africa

2712-342-5990 i 2 3

2712-430-77/3320 319 MACOMmwprtoria@ishoppe.co.za

South Africa

Madagascar

Lesotho

SOUTH

KOREA

Seoul 4 - i, Hannam - dong

Yongsan-ku, Seoul 140-210

Republic of Korea

822-794-0349 7205822-794-5488mwseoul@elim.net

D.P.R. Korea

Mongolia

K - M

COUNTRY

KUWAIT Kuwait City Villa No. 286, Tareq Bin Ziyad Street

Block i, Surra, Kuwait

P.O. Box 4105, Safat 13042

965-534 2091 2092965-534 1783mwkuwait@qualitynet.net

Kuwait

Bahrain

Qatar

LAO PDR Vientiane Route That Luang

Quartier Pholxay

P.O. Box 789, Vientiane

Laos People's Democratic Republic

856-21-414 205 206

856-21-414 201malemb@laonet.net

Lao PDR

LIBYA Tripoli 32, Trovato Partition

Kilometer 6, Gargaresh

P.O. Box 6309, Andalus

Triopli, Great Socialist People's Libya Arab

218-21-483 0854

218-21-483 1496

20 387 MALAWAKIL LY

Libya

MEXICO Mexico City Calderon de la Barca 215

Delegation Miguel Hidalgo

(Polanco) 11550 Mexico D.F

526-254 0906 1118526-254 1295mwmexico@mpsnet.com.mx

Mexico

Belize

Panama

Turks & Caicos Islands

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COUNTRY

MOROCCO

CAPITAL

Rabat

MYANMAR Yangoon

NAMIBIA Windhoek

NO. 17, Avenue Bir Kacem Souissi Morocco

Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco Mauritania

2127-658324 658 355 Algeria

2127-658 36336 060 MAmwrabat@maghrebnet.net.ma

82, Diplomatic Quarters Myanmar

Pyindaungsi Yeiktha Road, Yangoon

The Socialist Republic of The Union of Myanmar951-220 248 49 51951-221 840mwkyangon@mptmail.net.mm

No. 10, Von Eckenbrecher Strasse Namibia

P.O. Box 312 Windhoek 9000

Republic of Namibia264-61-259 344264-61-259 343mwwdhoek@mweb.com.my

NEW ZEALAND Wellington No. 10, Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

P.O Box 9422, Wellington

New Zealand

644-801 385 2439 5659

644-385 6973mwwelton@xtra.co.nz

Cook Islands

Niue

NIGERIA Lagos No. 27, Sanusi Fafunwa Street

Victoria Island Annex

P.O. Box 3729, Lagos

Federal Republic of Nigeria

234-1-619 415 612710234-1-612 74123 550 MALAYA NG

Nigeria

Benin

0- P

COUNTRY

OMAN Muscat Villa No. 1611 Way No. 3019

Shati al - Qurum, P.O. Box 3939 Ruwi

Post Code 112, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

968-698 329 698643962-605 0315565 MAWAKIL ONmwmuscat@omantel.net.om

Oman

PAKISTAN Islamabad No. 78, Margalla Road

F - 6/2, Islamabad

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

92-51-279 570 823903 20623492-51-82476154065 WAKIL PK

mwislamabad@isb.comsats.net.pk

Pakistan

Afganistan

PAPUA Ports Moresby Unit i & 3, 2nd Floor, Pacific View Apartments

NEW GUINEA Pruth Street, Sec. 84, Lot i, Korobosea

P.O. Box 1400, Port Morseby

Papua New Guinea

252 076 251506765 25278440902 MKLPOM NE 40902

mwpom@datec.com.pg

Papua New Guinea

Nauru

Solomon Islands

Vanuatu

PERU Lima Calle 41, No. 894 (Piso 3)

Urb Corpac, District of San Isidro

Lima 27, Peru

51-1-225 6699 670651-1-225 757321 058PE EMBLIMA

mwlima@terra.com.pe

Peru

Colombia

Bolivia

6707

P-S

COUNTRY

PHILIPPINES Manila

ADDRESS OF MALAYSIAN EMBASS'

107, Tordesillas StreetSalcedo Village, MakatiMetro - ManilaRepublic of the Philippines

632-817 4581-85

632-817 4551-5364 874 WAKMAN Nmwmanila@egis.net

The Philippines

REPUBLIC OF Tashkent No. 10 Khlopkouborochnaya StreetUZBEKISTAN Mirzo Ulugbekskiy Rayon, Tashkent

Republic of Uzbekistan998-712-675 623 675 719998-712-675 572 406 255116 670 MWTAS UZmwtskent@online.ru

UzbekistanKyrgyzstanTajikistan

REPUBLIC OFYEMEN

Sana' Hadda Road (Behind crown Suites)PO Box 16157, Sana'aRepublic of Yemen

967-1-415 605967-1-416 181mwsanaa@y.net.ye

Republic of Yemen

Saudi Arabia Riyadh Diplomatic Quarters, P.O.Box 94335Riyadh 11693, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

9661-488 7100 0989661-482 4177mwriyadh@naseej.com.sa

Saudi ArabiaDjibouti

s - s

COUNTRY

SENEGAL Dakar No. 7, (VDN) Farn Mermoz

B.P. 15057 Dakar, Republic of Senegal

221-825-8935 36221-825-4719mwdakar@telecomplus.sn

Senegal

Burkina Faso

SINGAPORE Singapore 301, Jervois Road,Singapore, 2490777

Republic of Singapore

65-02-235 0111 235 0223

65-02-733 6135

21 406 SURJAYA RSmwspore@mbox3.singnet.com.sg

Singapore

SRI LANKA Colombo No. 92, Kynsey Road, Colombo 07

Socialist Democratic, Republic of Sri Lanka

941-686 090 692 479 693 877941-697 555

211 81 CEmwcolmbo@eureka.lk

Sri Lanka

Maldives

SUDAN Khartoum Street 3, Block 2, Alamarat

P.O.Box 11668, Khartoum, Republic of Sudan

249-11-482 783 482 764

249-11-482 762mwktoum@sudanmail.com

Sudan

SYRIA Damascus Syrian Arab Republic, Building No. 5

Abdul Qadir Al-Jazairy Street, Maliki, Damascus

00963-11-331 532400963-11-334 1002

Syria

T-V

CAPITAL EMBASSY

THAILAND Bangkok 35, South Sathom Road

Tungmahamek, Sathorn

Bangkok 10120

Kingdom of Thailand

662-679 2190 199662-679 22°8mwbangkok@smart.co.th

Thailand

TURKEY Ankara 58, Mathama Ghandi Caddesi06700 Gaziozmanpasa, Ankara

Republic of Turkey

90-312-446 3547 548

90-312-446 4130mwankara@surf.net.tr

TurkeyTurkmenistan

UNITED ARAB Abu Dhabi Villa No. 3 - All Abbas

EMIRATES Al Fahim Bldg. Bateen

P.O. Box 3887 Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

9712-656 698 999712-656 69722 630 MALWKL EMmwadhabi@emirates.net.ae

United Arab

Emirates

VENEZUELA Caracas Centra Profesional Eurobuilding

Piso 6, Oficinas 6F - G, Calle La GuairitaCaracas 1060, Apartado 65107 Chuao

Venezuela

582-921 on 921144582-921 27728012 WAKILVCmwcaracas@cantv.net

Venezeula

Antigua

Barbados

Grenada

Guyana

St. Lucia

St. Vincent & GrenadineSuriname

Trinidad & Tobago

v - z

CAPITAL ADt SIAN EMBASSY

VIETNAM Hanoi i6th Floor, Fortuna Tower6B, Lang Ha Street, HanoiSocialist Republic of Vietnam

844-8313400 831 3404844-831 3402411 311 MALAVNmwhanoi@hn.vnn.vn

Vietnam

ZIMBABWE Harare No.40, Downie AvenueAvondale, P.O.Box 5570, HarareRepublic of Zimbabwe

263-4-334 4!3 M263-4-334 4!522 506 MALAY ZWmwharare@africaonline.co.zw

AngolaBotswanaMalawiMozambiqueNamibiaSeychellesSwazilandZambiaPan Africa CongressAfrican NationalCongressZimbabweKenyaUganda

Acknowledgements

First published in 2002.

Design, concept andproduction fromJoshua Foo, Phase design.

Selected Photographyand stock Images fromDavid Lok Studio &© Ultra Dimension.

Colour Separation byRB Colour Scan.

Printed byPercetakan NasionalMalaysia Berhad

Special thanks toAidi Hasman;Koh Swee Seng

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