Geo-Political and Geo-Economic importance of Malaysia-#South#ChinaSea#strait#of#malacca# (PART-7).

The Federation of Malaya was established on 31 August 1957 after the British surrendered their colonial rule over the Malaysian peninsular. The name 'Malaysia' was adopted from that date. Singapore left the Federation on 9 August 1965. The strategic importance of Malaysia is in its location along the Strait of Malacca, Which is a major sea route connecting the Far East to Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Malaysia consists of 13 states and is divided into 2 parts: The country has an area of 329,758 km. 11 states are in West Malaysia and 2 comprise East Malaysia, which is situated on the island of Borneo. The official language is Bahasa Malaysia (Malay), but English is widely used, as are Chinese and Tamil within those communities. Malaysia's population was 33.42 million- (2021). The Malaysian population is very young, with 35 percent below age 14. Just 04% of the population older than 65. In 1970, just over 28.8% of Malaysians lived in urban areas. In 1999 over half of Malaysians—57 percent—were living in urban areas. It is expected that within the next 10 to 15 years more than 70 percent of the population will live in urban areas. Tin, oil, and gas are the major natural resources of export significance produced by the mining sector in Malaysia. During recent decades, Malaysia has increased its production of crude petroleum and natural gas. Currently crude oil production at 619, 000 barrels a day which is expected to increase 700, 000 barrels per day by 2020. And 3.8 billion cubic feet of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The production volume of Tin Mines in Malaysia amounted to approximately 3.2 thousand metric tons in 2020. In 2010, it was only 2.7 thousand metric tons of tin. Cocoa, pepper, pineapple, and tobacco dominate the growth of the sector. Other minerals include copper, bauxite, iron ore, and coal together with industrial minerals like Small quantities of Gold is produced. Malaysia is one of the top exporters of natural rubber and palm oil. Total arable land in Malaysia amounted to approximately 882 thousand hectares. Irrigated land covers 3,800 km. Malaysia held proved oil reserves of 3.6 billion barrels as of January 2020. Fourth-largest reserves in the Asia Pacific after China, India, and Vietnam. Malaysia holds 41.8 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of proved natural gas reserves as of January 2020. Third-largest natural gas reserve holder in the Asia-Pacific region after China and Indonesia. Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy. The position of the King is shared on a five-year rotating basis by the hereditary rulers of 9 of Malaysia’s 13 states (eight Sultans and one Rajah). The King's functions are largely ceremonial. The constitution establishes the Head of State as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King), and the Head of Government as the Prime Minister. The principles of national sovereignty and mutual respect for territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, and non-interference in domestic affairs of other countries are central tenets of Malaysia's foreign policy.

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