Profile 2012: Malaysia

  Published July 20, 2012
By Felipe Umaña
Country Profile CCPPR12MY
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Although Malaysia is comprised of a diverse group of ethnicities and regional identities, its political system has remained relatively stable since its independence. The predominance of a single political party was reversed in 2004 with the opposition successfully stripping the National Front Coalition of its two thirds majority (leaving it with a current simple majority). While a constitutional monarchy, the federal nature of the legislative system allows significant authorities to be delegated to local states although revenue collection and other key responsibilities remain under the control of the central government.

The country has seen a lot of economic growth over the last decade and has a growing semiconductor industry. Refugee and immigration issues, as well as rising illicit drug use, remain important policy issues in 2012.

 

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