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The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) maintains the vision to
make Malaysia a preferred investment destination. Miti is committed to the
mission of increasing Malaysia's competitiveness in international trade and also
to spur the development of industrial activities. This will enhance Malaysia's
economic growth and also accelerate the country's stride towards becoming a
developed nation.
Miti plans, formulates and implements policies related to industrial development
and international trade. It also ensures the right business atmosphere is
maintained so that foreign and domestic investments are increased. To promote
Malaysia's exports of products and services, Miti enters into bilateral,
multilateral and regional trade relations and cooperation.
The performance of a country's industries and its trade are usually continuously
analysed on three monthly breaks. These quarterly periods in a year are usually
called Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4. In 2015, by Q3, Malaysia's export of electrical and
electronical goods was RM 203.8 billion. This was an increase of RM 15.3 billion
over the same period in the previous year. The export of chemicals and chemical
products saw an increase of RM 2.6 billion for the same period in 2014, from RM
38 billion to RM 40.6 billion.The first model of Malaysia's own Proton Berhad,
called Proton Saga, was designed after a second generation 1983 Mitsubishi
Lancer Fiore. That was in 1983. Today, Proton cars may be seen in practically
every Asian country. Proton cars are also sold in many countries in Europe, The
Gulf, The US, Canada and South America. In fact, Proton cars are seen in every
inhabited continent.
In the 1960s, research and development in oil palm breeding began to expand in
Malaysia. The Department of Agriculture established an exchange program with
West African economies. Today, palm oil has helped turn Malaysia into one of the
world's trading powerhouses. It has lifted hundreds of thousands of people out
of poverty. Malaysia accounts for almost 40% of world palm oil production and
almost 45% of world exports.
Electricals and electronics are another major area of Malaysian success.
Malaysia's proven capabilities meet world standards in electronic manufacturing
services, wafer fabrications, IC designs, manufacture of parts and components
for electrical products, power/energy generation, solar solutions, LED lighting
solutions and IT parts and accessories.
Chemicals and chemical products is one of the leading industries in Malaysia.
This is a high-tech industry that requires highly trained and skilful
workforces. It involves R & D (research and development) and continuous
development programmes. Organic and inorganic chemicals, pharmaceutical products
and fertilizers are just three examples that highlight the magnitude of this
industry.
Matrade is the national trade promotion agency of the Malaysian Government. Its
mission is to promote the export of Malaysian products globally. Matrade has
successfully brought global attention to Malaysian products. Stringent
guidelines in manufacturing have successfully made the term Made-in-Malaysia'
synonymous with excellence, reliability and trustworthiness. |
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Answer the following questions using complete
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From paragraph 1, what does
MITI stand for ? |
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(a) From paragraph 2, what
does MITI do to enhance Malaysia's export of products and services ?
(b) From paragraph 3, what
are the four quarterly periods of a year called ? |
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(a) From paragraph 3, how much was
Malaysia's export of electrical and electronical good in 2014 ?
(b) From paragraph 4, what was the
design of the Proton Saga based on ? In which continents are Proton cars sold ? |
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(a) What does the writer mean
by the phrase 'inhabited continents' ?
(b) Name the uninhabited
continent. |
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Without using material from
the passage, write two sentences about an industry that you know. |
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Based on the passage, write a
summary of :
• The Malaysian industries
mentioned.
• How the Malaysian
government helps these industries |
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Ministry of International Trade and Industry |
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(a) Miti enters into
bilateral, multilateral and regional trade relations and cooperation.
(b) They are called Q1, Q2,
Q3 and Q4 |
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(a) It was RM 188.53 billion.
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(i) The design was based a
second generation 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore.
(ii) Proton cars are sold in
all the inhabited continents. |
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(a) Not every continent is
inhabited by humans.
(b) The uninhabited continent
is Antarctica. |
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I am familiar with the food
industry because my father works in it. Hygiene and cleanliness are of
utmost importance in this industry. Workers handling food have to be
vaccinated against infectious diseases.
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Malaysian industries are well supported by the government and Matrade.
The government provides facilities and strict guidelines for the
development of the industries. To ensure marketability of the
manufactured products, production facilities of international standard,
regular training of the workforce and sufficient financing are ensured
by the government. Industries that have grown well and are mentioned in
the passage include the chemical and chemical products industry, the
electrical and electronics industry, the palm oil industry and the
automobile industry. None of these industries could have succeeded
without government support. Intelligent policies, visions and stable
government are the biggest contributors from the government's side.
Stalwart industrialists with dreams of their own are the other important
factor for the success of Malaysian industries. |
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