#coconut

Commentary in the South China Morning Post on Malaysia's Trade Economics

In the SCMP, our write up on "Why a coconut boom is bad for Malaysia’s approved permit system"

  • The country’s Approved Permit system governing cross-border traders was set up in the 1970s to encourage the Malay majority to participate in industries dominated by ethnic Chinese

  • But the scheme is riddled with secrecy and cronyism, critics say, argue, and must face up to reform as Malaysia opens further to international trade

Read Yu Leng’s economic commentary in SCMP, here

Also refer to our other findings:

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