Malaysia's Golden Jubilee is celebrated with pride and joy

The China Post - Malaysians are celebrating their 50th anniversary of independence this year, and they are celebrating it with style. A countdown to the Aug. 31 National Day at Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur, a light show afterwards, and a National Day parade in the morning of Aug. 31 are part of a lineup of festive events by which Malaysians commemorate this important occasion. Full Story

Malaysian economy at its strongest position in a decade

The China Post - A decade after the financial crisis, the Malaysian economy including the financial system is at its strongest position. Malaysia has greater economic flexibility to shift to new areas of growth and thus sustain the development momentum. Economic growth has been achieved with relative price stability, low unemployment and strong external balances. Full Story

Agriculture as Malaysia's engine of economic growth

The China Post - As Malaysia's engine of growth, the agriculture sector will become a major stimulant for the economy, creating employment, bringing in more foreign revenue and enhance the nation's food security. New emphasis has been placed on agriculture because many farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen in the country totaling some 1 million are still poor and lagging in many amenities and facilities. Full Story

Iskandar Development Region to achieve great prosperity

The China Post - The Iskandar Development Region (IDR) which was officially launched by His Royal Highness the Sultan of Johor on the 4 November, 2006 is set to become Southern Peninsular Malaysia's most developed region, where living, entertainment, environment and business seamlessly converge within a bustling and vibrant metropolis. Full Story

Biotech propels Malaysia's growth

The China Post - The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Malaysia (MOSTI) has recognized the importance of biotechnology as one of the key drivers of the country's development, now and for the future. Biotechnology will not only drive improvements in the quality life of Malaysians, it will also propel the creation of knowledge and innovation in the country, crucial elements in our quest to climb up to a higher value-added stage of development. Full Story

Malaysia: Center for education excellence

The China Post - The Malaysian education system encompasses education beginning from pre-school to university. Pre-tertiary education (pre-school to secondary education) is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education (MOE) while the tertiary or higher education is the responsibility of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). The vision of the Government is to make Malaysia a centre of educational excellence. Full Story

Tourism in Malaysia

The China Post - The formation of the Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) in 1972 and placing it under the purview of the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MITI) for strategic planning and focus charted a new era in the history of the tourism industry. Full Story

Islamic finance in Malaysia

The China Post - Malaysia is well regarded by the international financial community as one of the leading Islamic financial centers. Concerted efforts by the Government and industry players are undertaken to enhance this position and continue developing and nurturing Islamic banking and finance. Full Story

American Institute in Taiwan offices to close on Sept. 3 for holiday

The China Post - All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3 in observance of the U.S. Labor Day. Full Story

Palau accuses Taiwan boat of shark mutilation

The China Post - Taiwanese fishing boat had nearly 100 shark carcasses and some 650 shark fins on board when it was stopped in waters off Palau, which has a strict ban on shark fishing, officials said Thursday. Full Story

Democratic Progressive Party responds to United States criticism of United Nations bid

The China Post - The ruling Democratic Progressive Party and its lawmakers yesterday criticized the United States for voicing opposition to President Chen Shui-bian's plan to hold a referendum on Taiwan's U.N. bid. Full Story

Chen worries about United States' China 'slant'

The China Post - President Chen Shui-bian yesterday expressed the worry that Washington is slanting towards Beijing, as he reiterated Taipei's determination to hold a referendum on Taiwan's bid to become a U.N. member. Full Story

Nicaragua supports United Nations effort: Chen

The China Post - President Chen Shui-bian said Tuesday Nicaragua is supportive of Taiwan's bid to join the United Nations under the name Taiwan, despite the absence of any public statement of such a stance by the Central American country. Full Story

Government Information Office to start accepting bids for use of its United Nations logo

The China Post - The Government Information Office (GIO) will start accepting applications for use of its logo bearing the image of a whale in a tank symbolizing Taiwan's desire to join the United Nations, in an effort to better promote the government's U.N. bid, a GIO official said yesterday. Full Story

Mayors to address Asia-Pacific Cities Summit

The China Post - Two mayors and a deputy mayor from Taiwan will attend the 2007 Asia-Pacific Cities Summit in Brisbane, Australia, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3. Full Story

Taiwan to hold first summit with African allies

The China Post - The government will hold the first leadership summit with its African diplomatic allies in Taipei Sept. 9, in which President Chen Shui-bian will share Taiwan's various successful experiences with his African counterparts, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said yesterday. Full Story

Tainan mayor returns from tour of California sister cities

The China Post - Tainan City Mayor Hsu Tain-Tsair visited the City of San Jose, California Aug. 12-17 for the 30th anniversary of the formation of Tainan-San Jose sisterhood ties and Tainan's first sister city, Monterey, and reported on the achievements of his visit at a recent press conference. Full Story