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C/W ‐ Title: How did Malaysia become an NIC? 10/10/12

‐ Aim: To create a case study of Malaysia's economic miracle and the social, economic and environmental implications of this.

‐ Starter: What does this image suggest about the development of Malaysia? ‐ What Q's must we ask to find out more?

Did you get these Q's?

‐ How evenly is the wealth distributed?‐ How did this come about?

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Malaysia

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(It is in two parts)

Indonesia

Thailand

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So if it's South of the Brandt line it should be an LEDC right?

A poorer country???

Remember to be synoptic in your approach...we started this course by

critiquing the language of development.

Here is another classic example of why terms such as 'North/South' are becoming

out‐dated.

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Malaysia

Petronas 'Twin Towers'Kuala Lumpur

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Malaysia

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The Economy

In the past, Malaysia relied on primary industries for its main source of income.

In addition to rubber and tin, half the world's supply of palm oil, a raw material used in food products and soap, comes from Malaysia's plantations, and the forests of Sabah and Sarawak are still one of the world's major sources of tropical timber.

However, as Malaysia industrialises, primary products are being replaced by manufactured goods as the country's main exports. The manufacture of electronic goods has become Malaysia's biggest growth area. By improving their own skills and expertise, Malaysian companies are able to develop their own technologies and products rather than put together components that are made elsewhere.

  

= Increasing or   decreasingClassic NIC

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Malaysia boasts one of south‐east Asia's most vibrant economies, the fruit of decades of industrial growth and political stability.

But it wasn't always like this...

DVD 36: 1:05:20 (Programme 3) to 1:10:25 (Programme 3)

Malaysia Vision 2020: Malaysia As A Fully Developed Country

By the year 2020, Malaysia can be a united nation, with a confident Malaysian society, infused by strong moral and ethical values, living in a society that is democratic, liberal and tolerant, caring, economically just and equitable, progressive and prosperous, and in full possession of an economy that is competitive, dynamic, robust and resilient.

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Malaysia's economic miracle. Complete the following questions based on the DVD

1. How has Malaysia's economy changed in the past 30 years?

‐ Traditional

‐ Phase 1

‐ Phase 2

2. Why were new businesses attracted to Malaysia?

3. The programme says that Malaysia "invested heavily in its people". Explain what this means.

4. Positive effects of this rapid industrialisation

5. What reason does the prime minister give to explain how Malaysia is able to compete with countries like the UK?

6. Any downsides?

Task 1:

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Malaysia's economic miracle. Complete the following questions based on the DVD

1. How has Malaysia's economy changed in the past 30 years?

‐ Traditional

‐ Phase 1

‐ Phase 2

2. Why were new businesses attracted to Malaysia?

3. The programme says that Malaysia "invested heavily in its people". Explain what this means.

4. Positive effects of this rapid industrialisation

5. What reason does the prime minister give to explain how Malaysia is able to compete with countries like the UK?

6. Any downsides?

Task 1:

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world­asia­19836409

Check this out

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Unequal Development

The benefits of Malaysia's industrialisation are not shared out equally across the country. Much of the growth in electronics companies is concentrated in major urban centres like Kuala Lumpur and Georgetown on Penang island. These pockets of prosperity attract

migrants in search of work from other parts of the country, and from abroad. In contrast, the state of Sarawak has very little manufacturing industry, and relies on the sale of timber for half its income.

Classic NIC

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What is the pattern of the map?

Why do you think some states are richer than others?

Think about the location of major cities or mountainous areas, and the size of the different states.

Clues if needed

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Task 2: ReadingRead the A4 sheet: Malaysia, a Newly Industrailised Country

Task 3: Literacy Exercise‐ Use the labels provided to annotate the text about malaysia and its industrialisation

Malaysia's Industrialisation Advantages Disadvantages

Social

Economic

Environmental

Task 4: Pros and consRe‐arrange the following to show the social, economic and environmental advantages and disadvantages of Malaysia's Industrialisation.

Job opportunities forlow skilled people

Improved educationImprovements inbasic services

Lack of freedom

Unsocialable conditions

those without jobsstill live in poverty

Foriegn direct investment from Europe and USA

reduced unemployment

stable economy

Increased life expectancy (72)

strong work ethicpoor wages

Problems linked to development Only concentrated in certain areas

New town Shah Alam

primary work exists along side manufacturing industry

Increase in pollution - air

may take up rural land

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Plenary: Discussion ­ Is the plan working?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10LF_WJRzWg

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