Abstract: This article discusses the historical development of Japanese investment in Malaysia between the years 1981 and 1990. When Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad took over the administration, Japanese investment in the country has been growing rapidly as Japan emerged as the largest trading partner of Malaysia. The consequence of crisis with the British government witness by 1982 Japan’s position in Malaysia has further strengthened through the implementation of the Look East Policy. Through this policy, the Japanese management system and work ethic has been widely publicized to continue the pro-Japanese orientation. Although researcher found too many previous studies on Japanese investment in Malaysia, this study will complement previous studies by the data collected from different sources from previous researchers. The different data will also provide new insight to the reader about the history of Japanese investments in this period. The main focus of the Japanese investments directed at the investment date, the parties involved, the amount of capital, total employees, location and sector expertise.
Keywords: Look East Policy, Japan, Mahathir, Malaysia, Investment.
Title: THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF JAPANESE INVESTMENT IN MALAYSIA 1981-1990
Author: UQBAH IQBAL, NORDIN HUSSIN, AHMAD ALI SEMAN
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3164 (online), ISSN 2348-3156 (Print)
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