The BigChilli October 2020

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Langkawi – Langkawi is the main island in an archipelago of 99 islands of the same name situated in the Andaman Sea 30 km off the coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

the existing relations have been positive, we should not be taking it for granted and living in the comfort zone. Instead, we must continue to identify new ways to elevate cooperation with our counterparts in Thailand to a higher level.” Development of Malaysia “Over the past decades, Malaysia has witnessed steady economic growth and has substantially improved the well-being of its people. Malaysia’s economy expanded by 4.3% in 2019 as compared to 4.8% in the preceding year. In 2019, the Malaysia’s GDP in current prices amounted to RM1.51 trillion (US$364 billion), and for constant prices recorded RM1.42 trillion (US$342 billion). Gross National Income per capita increased to RM45,131 (US$10,869) from RM43,307 (US$10,430) in 2018. “Malaysia’s current development plan is guided by the Eleventh Malaysia Plan 2016-2020 and the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030. The Eleventh Malaysia Plan focuses on the Malaysian people, to provide them with well-being and prosperity. It is the final leg in the journey towards achieving full developed status in Malaysia. Productivity and innovation are basic pillars for the Plan, which is based on six Strategic Thrusts: (1) Enhancing inclusiveness towards an equitable society; (2) Improving wellbeing for all; 80

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Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park – The park comprises a group of 5 islands located off Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia.


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