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Over 50 years of political stability and remarkable growth rates helmed by a democratically elected, pro-business Government which fosters an open economy and promotes international trade and investment. 7

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1/168 Over 50 years of political stability and remarkable growth rates helmed by a democratically elected, pro-business Government which fosters an open economy and promotes international trade and investment. 2/168 Location, location, location – Malaysia lies at the heart of Southeast Asia, strategically situated along the East-West trade route. 3/168 Being at the heart of the ASEAN region, which comprises a potential market of about 570 million population and a combined GDP of more than US$1 trillion, shouldn’t you locate to Malaysia? More than 5,000 companies from over 60 nations have opened their doors in Malaysia. 9/168 Over 7.4 million Malaysians speak, read and write like the English.

TOURISM Tourism Malaysia’s main objective is the promotion of Malaysia as outstanding tourist destination that offers unequalled value.

Population(2007):   27.17 million GDP (PPP): (4Q 2008)   USD 48, 504 billion GDP Growth:   0.1% Per Capita Income: (4Q 2008)   USD 7, 315 Unemployment:   3.1% Inflation (CPI): (1Q 2009)   3.7% FDI (net inflow):   USD 996 million Exports:   Primarily electronic equipment, petroleum and liquefied natural gas, wood and wood products, palm oil, rubber Imports:   Primarily electronics, machinery, petroleum products, plastics, vehicles, iron and steel products, chemicals SOURCES: 1. Bank Negara Malaysia 2. EPU 3. Malaysia Statistics 4. MIDA 5. Ministry of Finance