Malaysia Presentation
When and what was the beginning of Malaysia called?
1400 AD, called the Sultanate of Malacca
How many refugees (from which country) are registered with the UNHCR in Malaysia?
150,000 refugees and aslyum seekers mainly from Myanmar
Since when did United States have diplomatic relations with Malaysia and what title did they get for this time
1957, the oldest and closest ally in military, economic, and educational sectors
Why is police abuse a problem?
Police abuses suspects in custody and there is lack of accountability for such offenses.
Why do some people worry for this bill?
Some of the provisions in the bill raise concern about the independence and authority of the proposed commission.
What holds supreme law in Malaysia?
The Constitution of 1957
What two european countries did Malaysia get colonized by and which country spent the longest amount of time being colonized?
The Dutch and the British. British ruled longer
What is the Malaysian currency called?
The currency is called Malaysian Ringgit.
Where is Malaysia's economy currently in relation with COVID-19?
The economy is recovering and is going back to what the economy was before COVID-19
What happened on this accident
The flight disappeared somewhere in the Southern Indian Ocean
Who and what was the conclusion of the flight for malaysia 370 mystery
The former Malaysian prime minister, Najib Raza states that the airplane ended up to be somewhere in the Indian Ocean, but no further explanation was given
How did the Malaysians become free from British rule?
The three major ethnical groups in Malaysia united (Malaysians, Chinese, and Indian) and signed the London Agreement in 1957, which allowed for the Malaysia to finally be free
What have reports claimed about the South China sea conflict?
There has been an increase in attention between the CCG (Chinese Coast Guard) and RMN (Royal Malaysian Navy). It has been said that a Chinese vessel "harrased" a drilling rig and supply ships off the Malaysian coast last week.
What did the governnment announce in March 2019.
They annoucned that they would maintain the death penalty, but would merely end the mandatory application of the punishment.
What are Buddhists and Hindus doing now?
They are starting to stand up for themselves
how are asylum seekers treated?
They are treated as "illegal migrants" and area put in overcrowded and unsanitary immigrant detention centers.
What did invesitgators conclude about this?
They concluded that Russian forces transferred a Buk mobile surface-to-air missile battery to the rebels, who used it to shoot down the airliner, likely because they mistook it for a Ukranian military transport
What has the government do for this discrimination?
They have made more laws that target mainly Buddhists and Hindus and cause more discrimination against them
What type of approach is Malaysia taking against the south china sea conflict
They want to play it safe and is trying to ensure is claim at the sea while simultaneously ensuring that it preserves its important relationship with China
When did the labor shortage take place? In what industry? How long has this been happening? Why did the situation worsen?
Took place in the pandemic, in palm-oil industry, Has been happening for year, because of the pandemic the government shut borders and froze hiring foreign workers
What do top Malaysian officials believe about this accident? What is another popular theory by the general people?
Top Malaysian officials believe that the pilot Zaharie Ahmad Shah downed the plane deliberately. Others believe that there could have been some cracks in the plan which would have caused the crashing
Who caused the British to open their eyes to letting Malaysia be independent?
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Where were the airplane fragments found?
Washed up on the shores of Western Indian Ocean
who is head of state?
Yang di-Pertuan
Who is the king of Malaysia?
Yang-di Pertuan
What does Malaysia do that is still problamatic to people
detain individuals without trial under restrictive laws
What are Malaysia's top imports?
electrical and electronic products, chemicals, petroleum products and machinery, and appliances/parts.
What does Malaysia permit the death penalty for?
for various crimes and makes the sentence mandatory for 11 offenses
What are Malaysia's top exports?
mineral fuels, machinery, animal/vegetable fats and oils, rubber, and medical apparatus.
How is the standard of care in those detention centers?
suspects and prisoners die from treatable illnesses
What happened in Ocotober 2018 (Criminal Justice)
the government states its intentions to abolish the death penalty and impose a moratiorium on executions.
whatt did the JAIS instruct the mosques to do?
to deliver a sermon that describe Shia Muslim beliefs and practices as deviant.
How many people of the Shia branch did the JAIS arrest for religion?
23 people
What is the Malaysia<-- US export relation (number)
25th largest export
what is the US <--Malaysia export relation (number)
3rd largest export
When did aviation experts actually find fragments of the airplane?
6 years after the crash (2014)
What bill did the government pass in July?
A long-awaited bill to create an Independent Police Complaints of Misconduct Commission.
What type of economy does Malaysia have?
A mix of private freedom combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation
What was Malacca known to be?
A really glorious place because it was a really popular place to travel in Asia because people from the Middle East to East Asia would trade here.
Who and what percentage of Malaysia's imports are purchased from?
Almost 75% of their import purchases are from Asian countries. The top importers are China, Singapore, Hong Kong, United States, and Japan
What are the government doing with this situation?
Although the government has said to ttry to improve the condition of these asymlum seekers and refugees, they haven't really made any progress for it
Why do locals not want to do the job?
Although the pay is good, the locals feel that the job is very dirty and dangerous
What associations are Malaysia apart of and what do these associations help with?
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). These associations help with Malaysia's sustainable economic growth and prosperity
Why do imports play a really important role in Malaysia's eocnomic growth?
Because significant export growth is usually associated with rapid import growth
Why did the militia withdraw these claims?
Because they figured out that it was a civilian airliner
Why can't refugees live a normal life?
Because they have no legal status so they can't have a job, enroll in government schools and travel
What other two religious groups find a lot of discrimination?
Buddhists and Hindus
What are the three branches of the goverrnment?
Executive, legislative, and judiciary
What does the constitution say about freedom of religion?
Guarentees freedom of religion, however, some policies due restrict this freedom.
What country does Malaysia export the most to and what is their partner share percentage?
Malaysia exports the most to Singapore with a partner share of 13.94%
Describe Malaysia's type of government?
Malaysia is a federation of 13 states operating with a constitutional monarchy under the Westminster Parliamentary System
How is Malaysia's relationship with America?
Malaysia is a significant regional and global partner of the United States, and the two countries share a diverse and expanding partnership in trading, investment, and educational and cultural relations.
Who does Malaysia restict rights on (branches of Islam) which branch do they favor? What happens to the people of other branches of Islam?
Malaysia restricts the rights of anyone of a Islam branch that isn't Sunni. Shia and other branches of Islam are sometimes arrested for deviancy
When did the Malaysia Flight 370 disappear? How many people were in the flight? What place was the flight going to?
March 8, 2014. 227 people and 12 crew mates. Kuala Lumpur to Beijing
How much of the industry is composed of foreign workers? How much money did the government lose due to the shortage?
More than 75%. Lost $2.9 billion in revenue
Who is the prime minister of Malaysia?
Muhyidden Yassin
Who is head of government?
Muyuddhin Yassin
What has happened with the Rohingya situation?
No Malaysian to date has taken responsiblity for the death of over 100 ethnic Rohingya trafficking victims whose bodies were found in camps. The 12 police officers charged for the case were released in March 2017
What are the countries that border Malaysia by land and sea?
Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, and the Philippines
What religion began to dominate Malacca and still is dominating Malaysia?
Islam
What battle and what war did this happen during? Who was the area controlled by? who claimed what?
It happened during the War of Donbass during the battle of Shakhtarsk Raion. It was controlled by pro-Russian rebels. A rebel militia in Donetsk claimed to shoot down a Ukrainian military transport airplane
When was the Malaysia Plane 17 shot down? Where was it headed? Where was it shot down? Did anybody survive?
It was shot down on July 17, 2014. Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. It was shot down in Eastern Ukraine. No one survived
In result of fighting for freedom (The Malaccans), what other country colonized Malaysia?
Japan
What is the capital of Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur
What did Malacca sold? How did selling this product effect the nation?
Malacca was popular for selling spices, and this broguht more popularity for the city, and eventually people from international would start to trade here as well.
What are the two parts of Malaysia called?
Malaysia Barat and Malaysia Timur
What is the South China Sea conflict about?
Malaysia and China are having an ongoing standoff over hydrocarbon exploration in the South Chinese Sea.
What happened in 2019?
Malaysia deported asylum seekers from Eygpt, Thailand, and Turkey violating customary international law
