...Transportation in Malaysia INTRODUCTION The purpose of this paper is to define the transportation system and its assets in Malaysia providing a brief history of the country’s transportation and examine the different means through which passengers and goods are moved from one place to another with emphasis on technology development and its overall impact on transportation. The paper will also explore the Malaysian culture looking at the origin of multiculturalism and how its broad acceptance has contributed to a better atmosphere of harmony resulting into a peaceful practice of desired religions. Further, the paper will analyze the role of government in the area of education, and the impact of technology on Malaysian culture in general. Finally, the paper will describe the moral and ethical issues associated with technology and how Malaysia addresses them. History of Malaysia’s transportation system The gateway to any society is better transportation and Malaysia is a country that has been improving on its transportation beginnings. Understanding the definition of the transportation system will provide clarity of the different system designs, structures, and capabilities set in place to meet specific transportation needs of the Malaysian people whether it is by land, air, and water. Asianinfo.org states “Malaysia’s road system, which was begun during British colonization, is extensive and covers about 63,455km.” The road systems length spans 39,429...
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...Economic Modelling 28 (2011) 2404–2408 Contents lists available at SciVerse ScienceDirect Economic Modelling j o u r n a l h o m e p a g e : w w w. e l s ev i e r. c o m / l o c a t e / e c m o d Regime-switching effects of debt on real GDP per capita the case of Latin American and Caribbean countries Tsangyao Chang ⁎, Gengnan Chiang Department of Finance, Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan a r t i c l e i n f o a b s t r a c t In this paper, we try to investigate how the debt and real GDP per capita relationship varies with indebtedness levels and other country characteristics in a balanced panel of 21 developing Latin American and Caribbean countries over the period 1992–2006. The empirical results indicate that there exist two threshold values of 32.88% and 55.89%. The latter is lower than the Maastricht criterion and Stability and Growth Pact of a total external Debt per GDP ratio at 60% in the OECD countries. Both thresholds divide our panel into three regimes. In the middle (stimulus) regime, the Debt per GDP ratio has a positive impact on real GDP per capita, which is consistent with the stimulus view (Eisner, 1984). However, the impact becomes negative and consistent with the crowding-out view (Friedman, 1977, 1985) in the left and right (crowding-out) regimes. Based on our findings, we find no supportive evidence for Ricardian view (Barro, 1989). Therefore, our empirical results have important implications for fiscal policymakers in these Latin...
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...for sustainability. Given its land constraints, Singapore’s overall transportation strategy cannot rely on building roads and more roads to serve its populace’s travel needs. It needs a comprehensive and affordable public transport system and sustainable demand management tools. Hence, its recently launched Land Transport MasterPlan is based on making public transport a choice mode, while continuing to manage road usage and to meet the diverse needs of its travelers. A key element to meet these objectives is the continued use of road pricing. Road pricing has long been associated with Singapore, starting way back in June 1975. Many changes have been made to the road-pricing scheme since that time. Started as a manual scheme based on paper permits and hence, using little technology, it has evolved to become a sophisticated system today, involving various technologies. The economic principles for road pricing however, continues to be valid but the charging structure had been evolving to keep the scheme effective, and deriving benefits to the community as a whole. References Sun Sheng Han, ( 2010, 'Managing motorization in sustainable transport planning: the Singapore experience', Journal Of Transport Geography, 18, pp. 314-321, ScienceDirect, EBSCOhost, viewed 4 May 2012. ABOUT Its innovation is to allow a parallel growth in motorization and public transit. The Singapore experience demonstrates how a range of well coordinated policies including efforts to control...
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...Study of Japanese Experiences es on Sustainable Urban Development el including Pollution Control and Management, Resource/Energy Efficiency and GHG Reductiion o GH FINAL REPORT T February 2011 y THE WORLD BANK JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY STUDY OF JAPANESE EXPERIENCES ON SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING POLLUTION CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT, RESOURCE / ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND GHG REDUCTION FINAL REPORT The First East Asia Eco2 Program, including this study, was funded by the Cities Alliance through a non-core contribution of the Japanese Government, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the World Bank February 2011 ALMEC CORPORATION TABLE OF CONTENTS MAIN TEXT 1 SUMMARY 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Context of the Study....................................................................................................... 1-1 Study Objectives ............................................................................................................ 1-2 Analytical Framework of the Eco2 Initiative.................................................................... 1-3 Urban Development Process, Urban Management, and Environmental Initiatives in Japan.......................................................................................................................... 1-5 Responses of Stakeholders ........................................................................................... 1-8 Lessons from Japanese Experiences...
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...Structure Group Structure Corporate Information Corporate Directory Corporate Governance Key Dynamics & Risk Management Corporate Social Responsibility Highlights 25 1.0% Grassroots 26 27 30 47 54 64 0.3% Education 56.1% Corporate Giving in FY2012 86 76 Social Services Operating & Financial Review Fare Revenue ($m) 68 72 CEO's Message Company Overview & Background Group Performance Value Added & Economic Value Added Analysis SMRT and Our Shareholders SMRT Trains & SMRT Light Rail SMRT Buses SMRT Automotive Services SMRT Taxis SMRT Investments (Properties & Media) SMRT International & SMRT Engineering 749.6 9.4 213.1 800.5 10.1 76 220.4 82 84 527.1 569.9 86 92 96 FY2011 Train Bus FY2012 LRT 98 100 102 Financial Report 105 190 191 193 203 Financial Contents Group Properties & Interested Person Transactions Shareholding Statistics Notice of Annual General Meeting Proxy Form SMRT Corporation Ltd Annual Report 2012 1 Milestones 1987 Singapore’s first Mass Rapid Transit system (MRT) opens for service Train service from Yio Chu Kang to Toa Payoh commences Train service from Novena to Outram Park commences 1988 Train service from Tiong Bahru to Clementi commences Train service from Jurong East to Lakeside commences Train service from Kathib to Yishun commences 1989 Train service from Bugis to Tanah Merah commences Train service from Simei to Pasir Ris commences 1990 Train service from Bukit Batok to Choa...
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...School of Communication and Creative Arts Department of Communication & Media Studies Subject Code: MBAM 003 Subject Name: Media Planning & Buying Group Assignment May 2015 Semester Group Members: 1) Yew Chi Yin (0103082) 2) Liew Kah Chun (0110111) 3) Nor Azeriah Aida Bt Awang (0107003) 4) Kwang Yuk Ching (0100919) 5) Shawn Khoo Kay Keong (0106679) 6) Chong Po Yeng (0103069) Assignment Due Date: 27th July 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE …………………………………………………………………...…….I 1 BACKGROUND Current Skincare Trend in Malaysia…………………………………...….1 Latest Value Perceptions toward Skincare…………………………..…....3 Top 4 Trends in Skin Care in Malaysia……………………….……..……4 Brief about L’Oréal Paris……………………………………..……….…..5 Current Direction of L’Oréal………………………………..……….……6 Skincare Products under L’Oréal Paris………………………………...….7 Prospective Consumers……………………………………………..….….7 Competitor Analysis…………………………………………………....….8 2 MARKETING OBJECTIVE …………………………………………….…11 3 ADVERTISING OBJECTIVE…………………………………………..…..11 4 TARGET AUDIENCE ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION……..…12 5 SWOT ANALYSIS ……………………………………………………..…..14 6 MEDIA OBJECTIVE………………………………………………..………16 7 MEDIA STRATEGY………………………………………………..………16 8 MEDIA MIX……………………………………………………...…...…….17 9 MEDIA PLAN Thematic Media Plan………………………………………….…….20 Event Media Plan…………………………………………...…..…...25 Media Flowchart…………………………………………………….28 II 10 CONCLUSION.……………………………………………………..……...
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...[pic] RESEARCH PROPOSAL EPGB6122 Title: “Public Readiness in GST Implementation 2015 - In case of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia” Prepared by: Noorul ‘Aini Hanifa binti Su’aidi EGC140004 Masters in Public Administration Semester 2014/2015 Public Readiness in GST Implementation 2015 - In Case of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1. Background Taxation is one of the important elements in managing national income, especially in developed countries and has played an important role in civilized societies since their birth thousands years ago (Lymer and Oats, 2009). The introduction of Goods and Service Tax (GST) was first announced in Malaysia Budget 2005, and then projected to be implement in January 2007. In February 2006, government has announced that the implementation would be postponed to a later date. In 2010, it was when Government finalizing the study of the implementation of GST and identifying the social impact of GST on the public and inviting many discussions among expert and GST proponents publicly. The uncertainty on GST implementation cast many doubts as to whether Malaysia needed the GST regime, and if so, what could be the public benefits to the public from this exercise. The government had putting a great effort in promoting the implementation of GST, however an attention to educate the public of GST understanding should be in place as well. Hence, GST is not a new exercise of tax; with more than 140 countries worldwide having had implemented GST...
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...chains and hostels. 19 8. Selection of alternatives 21 8.1. Chosen Alternative 21 8.2. How is the chosen alternative superior to the rejected alternative? 21 8.3. Weakness of the chosen alternative and how to overcome 22 9. Implementation 22 10. Evaluation and Control 23 11. Conclusion 23 12. References 24 13. Appendix 27 13.1. Appendix 1: SMRT Operating Metrics 27 13.2. Appendix 2: Porter’s Five Forces 28 13.3. Appendix 3: SMRT List of subsidiaries companies 29 1. Executive Summary SMRT provides transportation to 5.5 million people (Department of Statistics Singapore 2015) and tourists and is one of the two major players in the transport network in Singapore. It offers a safe and reliable network of buses, taxis, Light Rail Transit (LRT) system and the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). SMRT also...
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...State of the Nation Address of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III President of the Philippines To the Congress of the Philippines [This is an English translation of the SONA delivered at the Session Hall of the House of Representatives, Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City, on July 22, 2013] This is my fourth SONA; only two remain. Almost four years have passed since I was approached by various camps to urge me to run for the presidency. They said: “We know that our country’s problems cannot be solved in the blink of an eye, in one year, or even within the six-year term of a President. But just begin, and we will be one with you in nurturing change.” Even then, I was aware of the significant problems that I would have to face. From being a candidate, to being President, or even after I step down from office, the difficulties I will have to face are no joke. Widespread transformation of society is my objective, and I am aware that there are many things and many people I would have to confront in order to achieve this. But I was not raised by my parents to back down in the face of challenges. I would not be able to live with myself if I had refused the chance to alleviate the suffering the Filipino should not have to endure. We have answered the call, and those who have been with us from the start have only grown in number. I believe that if what I have been doing is right, then our allies will only grow. Just this May, I asked you, Boss, are we going in the right direction...
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...Sustainability and Technology Policy at Murdoch University in Perth. He is best known for his international comparison of cities around the theme of automobile dependence. He has published extensively in the transport and planning fields for 26 years and is co-author with Peter Newman of Sustainability and Cities: Overcoming Automobile Dependence (1999) and The Millennium Cities Database for Sustainable Transport (2001) with Felix Laube. Address: Institute for Sustainability and Technology Policy, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia, 6150; e-mail: J.Kenworthy@murdoch. edu.au A B S T R A C T Making existing cities and new urban development more ecologically based and liveable is an urgent priority in the global push for sustainability. This paper discusses ten critical responses to this issue and summarizes them in...
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...I. Title of the Case Enchanted Kingdom: The Magic Lives On and On II. Executive Summary of the Case Enchanted Kingdom (EK) is the pioneer theme park in the country, boasting seven fantastic theme zones, and imported rides and attractions. Ideally, new rides and attractions should be added annually to maintain the charm and sustain the viability of the theme park. However, due precarious economic conditions prevailing in late 1997 onward, the company deferred its expansion plans. It has been almost four years since it last introduced a new major ride or attraction for the theme park. Against the Asian currency crisis backdrop, management must identify strategies to eliminate seasonal demands and boost its guest attendance and profitability. III. Background of the Case Enchanted Kingdom opened to the public on October 19. 1995. It was and still is the Philippines' first world class fixed and themed amusement attraction on a scale never before seen in the country. It had 16 rides and attractions most of which were unique to the Philippines during its introduction while the rest were in size and capacities that had never experienced in the country before. Locating these rides and attractions within seven meticulously themed zones interspersed with food and merchandise outlets and kiosks as well as various game stands also added to the “experience” in a totally “enchanting” environment, away from the day-to-day realities of life. In 1996, answering the...
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...What is a symbol social stratification in Malaysia? 7 - 8 8.0 What is a state of delevepment in Malaysia? 8 8.1 Medicine and health care 8 8.2 Physical and science 8 9.0 Are you proud to be Malaysian? Why 9 9.1 Harvesting land and sea 9 9.1.1 Energy source 9 9.2 Industry 9 10.0 Are you like to live in Malaysia? Why 9 -10 11.0 What are advantages you get as a Malaysians people? 10 11.1 Transportation 10 11.2 Communication 11 11.3 Education 11 12.0 What makes Malaysian a great country? 11 13.0 Conclusion 12 WHAT MAKES ME A MALAYSIAN 1.0 THE OBJECTIVE This paper is written as an assignment. The most objective this assignment is how people think about Malaysia and how far they know about their country. One series interviewed was conducted by me to get more information from respondents. Six people, that is six male and six female in the age range of 25-35 years in different races was selected. ` 2.0 INTRODUCTION There is a strong interlink between the country's multi-racial and multicultural make-up and its history. Besides the local Malays and the native groups, immigrants from China, India, Indonesia and other parts of the world have all contributed to the multiracial...
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...CHAPTER 0NE 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction This dissertation is concerned with research specifically looking at the relevance of istisna’ for financing infrastructure projects, the potential barriers and strategies identification to implement in Malaysia. The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of the research conducted. It will discuss on the general ideas of the study. The points to be discussed in this chapter are: • Background to the research • Problem statement • Research aim and objectives • Scope of the research • Research questions • Methodology outline • Significance of the research • Structure of the research • Summary 1.2 Background to the research Infrastructure has become important in supporting a nation’s...
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...Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Faculty of Science (Academic Year 2013/2014) May 2013 Tri-Mester UDPL 2333 TRANSPORT PLANNING AND DEMAND ANALYSIS GROUP ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET Course Details Course | : Bachelor of Science (Hons) Logistics and International Shipping | Year and Semester | : Y2T2, Y2T3 | Tutorial Group | : T1 | Tutor’s Name | : En. Mohamad Fared bin Mohamad Makmor | Lecturer’s Name | : En. Mohamad Fared bin Mohamad Makmor | Assignment Detail Topic : Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) Due Date : Monday, 26th. August 2013, Week 14 Important Note : Submission of assignment is the responsibility of the students. Student Details Name | Student ID | 1. Ho Kah Sing | 1003725 | 2. Lim Ji Wei | 1201176 | 3. Lim Jia Yap | 1005132 | 4. Ng Joe Yee | 1002691 | 5. Sow Szu Jie | 1200926 | 6. Yap Hui Woon | 1200685 | Assignment overall marks: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Faculty of Science (Academic Year 2013/2014) May 2013 Tri-Mester UDPL 2333 TRANSPORT PLANNING AND DEMAND ANALYSIS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) LOGISTICS AND INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING YEAR 2, TRIMESTER 2 MARKING SCHEME FOR GROUP ASSIGNMENT No. | Guideline Criteria | Rating | Actual Score | 1. | Company Background | 2 marks | | 2. | Analysis | 5 marks | | 3. | Strategy Analysis | 3 marks | | 4. | Recommendations | 6 marks | | 5. | Conclusion | 2 marks | | | Project Organization | 2 marks | | |...
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...CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Breaking away from the shackles of ‘colonialism’ (British control) the oil rich Nigeria got her independence in 1960. Having being plagued by political instability, the negative impact of a prolonged military rule, corruption, unemployment, inadequate infrastructure and poor macroeconomic management for a long period of time, the nation currently undertakes certain reforms under a new reform minded administration. Prior to the present democratic rule, Nigeria's former military rulers failed to diversify the economy away from its overdependence on the capital-intensive oil sector, which provides 20% of GDP, 95% of foreign exchange earnings, and about 80% of budgetary revenues. The largely subsistence agricultural sector has failed to keep up with rapid population growth - Nigeria is Africa's most populous country - and the country, once a large net exporter of food, now must import food. Following the signing of an IMF stand-by agreement in August 2000, Nigeria received a debt-restructuring deal from the Paris Club and a $1 billion credit from the IMF, both contingent on economic reforms. Nigeria pulled out of its IMF program in April 2002, after failing to meet spending and exchange rate targets, making it ineligible for additional debt forgiveness from the Paris Club. In 2003, the government began deregulating fuel prices, announced the privatization of the country's four oil refineries, and instituted the National Economic...
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