Journey to the top of the World
From Independence to MSC
Since 31 August 1957, the government had prepared the economic and social growth plans from Rancangan Malaya I to the current Rancangan Malaysia VIII. It is implemented to spur growth and prosperity in Malaysia. Other than that, there are a lot of policies which the government had and have been doing. The policies made are mostly concerning education, social and economy. Such examples are the Look East Policy, National Industries Policy and Sogosasha Malaysia Policy. The actions are successfully proven when the Malaysia GDP has grown more than 700% since the independence day.
During the administration of Datuk Seri Doktor Mahathir, Malaysia has seen the most rapid growth till now. Mahathir looked beyond time and drafted the Multimedia Super Corridor, with the pupose to modernise the nation to become a fully integrated community. Under the MSC draft is the Vision 2020, a point whereby the nation will be declared a developed nation with GDP at the same level as other developed countries, such as US and Japan, and population of 70million, which will be a technology literate community.
From Third World Country to the Best Developing Country
On the first day after the independence, Malaysia (Malaya at that time) vowed to get out of the third world country status. To do so, Malaysia must first develop infrastrutures such as water and electricity. Then, the governance structure needs to be developed to attract growth sentiments in Malaysia. From greenery, Malaysia has upgraded to industries, but still maintaining the plantation sector. More than 4 decades since the work started, it miraculously continues till today.
From UN membership to the 16th Commonwealth Games
Malaysia has been a Commonwealth member since it gained independence. Malaysia is also one of the members of the United Nations. Malaysia also holds important roles in other international and regional bodies, such as the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC), ASEAN, South-south Dialoque, Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and et cetera. Malaysia plays an active role in the UN and the Commonwealth. Malaysia is known for its stern objection against apartheid, oppression against the poor, war and ‘survival of the fittess’. Malaysia always came up with important ideas to help solve international matters. For example, Malaysia with some other countries formed the South-south Dialoque to overcome the supreme power, G8.
On the other hand, Malaysia is knonw as a famous sports venue country in Asia. Lately in the 1990’s, Malaysia was the host of the Thomas Cup championship, Badminton World Cup championship and the 16th Commonwealth Games. Malaysia is also a hotspot for F1 racing fans and golf fans, with its state-of-the-art Sepang Curcuit and Mines Golf Course.
From Proton Saga to Petronas Twin Towers
Malaysia makes its first step in the era of industrialisation in the 1970’s. It’s first successful attempt was when the first locally-produced car, called Proton Saga, was introduced in 1985. Since then, the Malaysian industrial development never stops. Recently, Malaysia has set up some of the most sophisticated industrial centres such as the Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Cyberjaya and Bio-valley for production, research and development purposes. Malaysian companies also venture and establish their production line overseas to compete with other developed nations in the era of globalisation.
Malaysia once gain make history, when the Petronas Twin Towers was completely built. It become a very significant landmark of Malaysia, as the tallest building in the world. The Twin Towers was in line with Malaysia’s glorious moments, such as the independence and the defeat of the communist rebellion. Such phenomenal achievements are highly remarkable, especially for a small independent country like Malaysia.
Now, Malaysia is standing in the eyes of the world.