Develop or Die 1 of 6 - Asia's Growing Tigers - BBC Environmental Documentary
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Develop or Die 1 of 6 - Asia's Growing Tigers - BBC Environmental Documentary, recorded 07.02.2010 Sustainable Development has become the mantra of the 21st Century. No other concept has had a profound impact on institutional decision-making; forcing governments to change policies and companies to re-think how they do business. First commissioned for the BBC this series is made up of two episodes filmed on location in India, China, Vietnam and Malaysia and the third programme an Outside Broadcast debate from Mumbai (Bombay). Episode 2 -- Asia's growing tigers In Vietnam we look at the country's burgeoning tourism industry, already coming under pressure not to develop unsustainably like its neighbour Thailand. We look at agriculture and in particular the multi-billion dollar palm oil business in Malaysia. The crop creates global controversy. Conservation versus economic development, using it for food or for fuel, pitting the livelihoods of indigenous people against the demands of consumers in the West, the crop finds itself at the nexus of all these conflicts and challenges. For more information, see http://www.fbcmedia.com/sub_inner.php?pid=58&sid=19&level=3 . This series looks at the challenges now facing Asia; how to develop their economies whilst at the same time handling the growing pressure - mainly from the developed world - to protect the environment, combat pollution and deal with climate change. A polished voice reminds passengers over the tannoy that central Kuala Lumpur is just 28 minutes away. Malaysians are justifiably proud of the high-speed rail link connecting their capital with its ultra-modern airport 30 miles south of the city. The line - part of a huge investment in the transport system over the past 15 years - enables jet-lagged tourists to curl up in their hotel beds in double-quick time. Just as importantly, it ensures that executives from the growing number of multinationals lured to Cyberjaya - Malaysia's new hi-tech city on the outskirts of KL - do not miss any important deadlines. Fourteen-year countdown Much of this development has taken place in the name of another deadline - one which has been the subject of public debate for 15 years and which policymakers dare not ignore. In 1991, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad grandly set out a vision of Malaysia becoming a fully developed country by 2020. Despite industrialisation, the rural economy is still important Malaysia is now more than half way through this 30-year journey and Dr Mahathir's successor as prime minister, the unobtrusive but respected Mr Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, knows the clock is ticking. Unveiling the government's latest five-year economic blueprint earlier this year, Mr Abdullah said the 2020 goal was "challenging". He acknowledged that much had to be done if the country's dream of achieving advanced social and economic status was to become a reality. For this to happen, he said, the often stark economic inequalities which exist within Malaysia's diverse ethnic population of Malays, Chinese, Indians and other races had to be tackled. Racial imperative Malays have dominated the country's government and civil service since independence in 1957, but they lag well behind their Chinese counterparts in terms of average incomes and economic clout. Economic disparities have narrowed since 1991, as poverty has been substantially reduced and unemployment has stayed low. The government wants more Malays to own shares But the government knows many people have been left behind - and the fruits of strong growth must be spread more widely and opportunities increased if the country's famed racial harmony is to be maintained. Other worries include Malaysia's declining global competitiveness - it fell below neighbouring Thailand for the first time in a recent study - and the need to improve governance and public administration. Most pervasive, however, is a sense that while Malaysia has made huge strides economically since 1991, its people, in terms of their mindset and outlook, have struggled to keep pace. In the prime minister's own words, the country needs to "move away from the notion that it is a nation with first-class infrastructure but third-class mentality". GOVERNMENT OBJECTIVES End absolute poverty by 2010 Narrow Chinese-Malay income gap by 2020 Assist Malay entrepreneurs and widen share ownership Promote equal employment Produce high-value goods Develop world class universities For more Information, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/5020794.stm .
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jokes malaysia
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That is f*****king true!
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please watch /watch?v=fcrwBSpI-I8
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@baga bang Yup, it was a typo. Meant to say 2028. By The Way, Happy Chinese New Year if your one.
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what are nonsense u talking.. indonesia can be developed in 2020? it's are far cry la.. the provice outside are only get a booming this recent year. so it;s need to be more than 15 years at least for indonesia to be developed country i guess.
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When I saw Sime Darby truck, I remember all the other 2 company, Guthrie and Golden Hope that once belonged to British people. In 1981, this 3 group of company became a wholly Malaysian-owned company after our former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad engineered a raid by Pemodalan Nasional Berhad to take over the group at the London Stock Exchange. In January 2007, this three Malaysian giants (Sime Darby, Guthrie and Golden Hope) merged into the vehicle entity named Synergy Drive. :)
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According to reports this film was funded by Sime Darby (the Palm Oil producer featured in the film) and the Malaysian government. The BBC later ruled that FBC had that they "seriously breached rules governing conflicts of interest, promotion of a sponsor's activities and sponsorship of current affairs shows" in the production of this show. Its essentially a propaganda piece for palm oil.
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Think about what malaysia has done: Tallest twin towers Highest growing GDP per capita Steady growth (2013: 30.2 million, 2020: 50 million) Rising Upper class
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Malaysia is not 3rd world. It is one of the leading emerging countries, and can be referred to "2nd world" and by less than 7 years(2019) Malaysia will become a developed country, while china would be developed on 2035, india 2038, vietnam 2025, philippines 2029, thailand 2030, indonesia 2020.
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Shut up...
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I don't understand what you're talking about. What idiocy is there in making the land more productive? As for the wildlife, as I said. Walk the talk. Brits have no say in what others do with their jungle. If they're interested then they should encourage their government to re-create more forests like Germany did.
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Its funny how the British care so much about wildlife in foreign countries when they've practically raped their own wildlife. Not even 10% of UK consists of wild nature. Walk the talk.
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Grow up first then develop, as we can not do abstract thinkings if we are still in preschooler age. that is so true in physical Growth and development in human beings.
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Wheres part 3 and 4 to this ?? I looked everywhere but cant find it.
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What is determinant of the oil palm industry? The increasing of the demand from the consumers, actually, palm oil is playing vital role in our life, do you all know that the creamer you put it in your coffee is made by the palm oil, the awareness of the consumers should be taken, in this video, it shown that there are conflict values between a lot of party that can't come out one conclusion. Honesty, it is hard to convince the palm oil industry producers.
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Develop and die!!!
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Its not "develop of die", it is "develop the world and die".
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@MrDudeedee not every1 borrows 100% frm overseas bank. tat's only 4 poor country. asia is the most economically dynamic region.msia is not a 3rd world country. come here n see for yourselves. we might not brag abt it, but we r close 2 bng a high income, developed economy. anyways, we get money through investment by overseas private companies, etc.(and all other forms of FDI) on the industry itself, government yearly revenue(asian usually ties economy with politics) n our own local banks.
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It's all interesting that the commentator said that the EU is the main driver 4 palm oil products from Malaysia. When actual fact is they have imposed a tariff and almost a ban on palm oil from Msia. In 2010, the only way that palm oil continue 2 contribute 2 10% of Msian's GDP is by selling them 2 CHINA and INDIA. after all, palm oil is classified as a commodity, n as such, is very much needed in a fast, developing market. maybe more insight into role of China n India wld be gd.
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this is better for them that go take someone country because they just wait for interest and they don't have to go to war plus no management involve. development is important but they can't expect someone who make $1 a day to think or live like those who make much more.it will take time unless they willing to take a chagne to borrow. how long it will take to pay back if majority is living below poverty compare to first world. this mean they may live in a good looking place but slave for life.
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