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Malaysia in the 1990s

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Malaysia in the 1990s: Case Analysis Decision analysis: What is the best strategy for the Malaysian government moving forward? This decision can only be made after the country’s current strategy and how well it works is analyzed. Adopt the view of the Prime Minister. Consider the character’s strengths, responsibilities, and blind spots. Why is the Prime Minister in this dilemma? 1. Are the charges of the environmental groups true? Yes. Based on the information in the case, timber harvesting is out of control, particularly in Sarawak. The rate in which the timber is being harvested cannot be sustained and eventually will dry up. The Malaysian government recognizes this issue and the Western interests groups are threatening to …show more content…

There would be less interest from the US and Europe to invest in Malaysia. There is a divide between Western Malaysia and Eastern Malaysia. The primary exports to Western countries come from finished goods out of Western Malaysia, whereas in Eastern Malaysia (Sarawak and Sabah) they primarily export raw materials to the Eastern world. 4. What is your hypothesis? Decision options: The Prime Minister has a few choices: * The Malaysian government rejects criticism and threats of the Western government and environmentalists, making no changes to current policies but keeping a close eye on fixing some of the problems, particularly in Eastern Malaysia. * The Malaysian government accepts the criticism of the Western government and environmentalists, making all necessary changes. * The Malaysia government makes selective changes to policy based on the criticism of the Western government and environmentalists. Considerations: * Connections with the US and Europe based on his government’s ambitious economic strategy for growth. * The use of natural resources like the forests, the impact on the country. * The relations with environmental groups outside Malaysia. * The motive of Western based environmental groups. Who’s driving this bus? Is it the competition in the US and Europe from the softwood timber producers? 5. What is your argument or framework of statements? Facts: * The logging situation needs to be

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