Malaysia
Malaysia is an interesting place it’s a federation of 13 states that only came into existence as a unified state in about 1963 but has aspirations to be a first world economy by 2012. It has its own oil reserves, some profits from which are invested in providing a welfare system. Currently Malaysians retire on a full pension at 55, but as in the western world this is proving to be unsustainable
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During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the F... [read more]
During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the F... [read more] Blog: Malaysia
Date: September 30th 2008
Date: September 30th 2008
Malaysia
We’ve just had an excellent couple of weeks in Melbourne, being wonderfully cared for by Jenny and Neil (Byrne). Its hard to believe but Jenny has been in Aus for almost two years (but happily, as yet, she doesn’t sound like Kylie). She and Neil have set up a lovely home in Melbourne’s suburbs, I won’t mention that she has a swimming pool as we hear that’s its ... read moreComment on Malaysia
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