why do people think malaysia is poor?

Question

i asked what people think of malaysia and the answers were that malaysia was a poor country in asia...

Answer 1

who says ? cos who gave u answer there thinking is poor

Answer 2

The country is relatively unknown. Which is not really a bad thing. There's not much going on there politically. It does not experience coup attempts or major terrorist activities. It does not have a reputation for being too competitive. It does not have earthquakes or volcanoes. There's not much about Malaysia that makes the news (news usually about disasters right?). So usually pretty much under the radar...kinda like the world's best kept secret. Those who know the country, other than the ones living there, know it to be beautiful and a fun place to be.

Not all people are prosperous, this is true. But neither are Americans or Canadians etc. There are the poor and the rich and the middle class. The country on the whole is growing economically and more people are starting to realize that.

Answer 3

Ignorance exists everywhere. If you were to ask Malaysians what do they think of Arizona or St Petersburg, the majority won't know much either. So it's not surprising that foreigners think of Malaysia as poor - stereotype images of south east asian countries may also contribute to this negative perspectives.

Personally i feel that Malaysia has NEVER been able to sell itself to the world effectively, never consistent with its advertising & marketing campaigns. The "Truly Asia" theme is conceited, and of little meaning. Who cares about Malaysia's multi racial people living in harmony? Malaysians do, not the tourists - they just want the beach, the hill resorts, the scenic, whatever...

Factfile: Poverty in Malaysia is on the decline. In 2002, it was 5.1%, down from 7.5% in 1999. The number of poor households declined by 25.6% to 267,900. If the number of handicapped, the disabled and the elderly who received welfare support from the Government are excluded, the incidence of poverty in 2002 was estimated at 4.5%. In the Government's 8th Malaysia Plan, the aim is to reduce poverty to 0.5% by 2005.

Answer 4

Let me tell you the fact about Malaysia in a global view.

Malaysia is a very small country yet a very developing one. If you ask yourself why people think Malaysia is poor, you have to know where they got the news about Malaysia from. In the worse case scenario, the think Malaysians are still living on a tree!!!

But if you meet them and tell them what is PETRONAS, what is PETRONAS twin towers, what is KUALA LUMPUR, they will definitely know that. Why? Because the Malaysian government always focus on KUALA LUMPUR. That is why Malaysia is known as a poor country in Asia.

But to be honest, Malaysia if you were to compare it with America, Australia and other big countries like Japan, of course we are still behind them. Because of what? Because our minerals were taken by many foreign countries before Malaysia herself was born.

And believe or not, Malaysia is still young compared to Japan and America. In in Asia context, Malaysia is still very young and small. However, if you think Malaysia is poor, try to come here to the heart of Malaysia, KUALA LUMPUR.

And if you were to be here during festive seasons, many foreigners will be here to celebrate. If you think Malaysia is still poor, why we have PETRONAS? how come we can build PETRONAS twin towers in which many foreign citizens are there up until now visiting that tallest twin tower in the world and say : "Oh gosh! What a magnificent building i've ever seen!!!"

So dont judge a book by its cover. I have seen many americans. They are very rude and dont respect elder people. Oh come on. We are human beings.

If our country is so poor and considered as ignorant, why americans invite our former prime minister to discuss globalization problems in United Nations? Think about it.

Answer 5

your sources are incorrect. malaysia is not poor. i am from the philippines. in simple thinking, how could a country like malaysia have the petronas towers, higher than the world trade center and still be considered poor???

malaysia is a nice country rich in culture.

try reading in respectable sources

Answer 6

Living in the states for 13 years and spoke to thousands of people since I have been here and working in the hospitality industries.....I discovered that more and more people are aware of the existence of our country MALAYSIA

Answer 7

am i poor? if i am, i wouldn't be using my comp right now.

Well, can u tell me where did ya find the source of ppl saying malaysia is poor?like any articles or forums etc. Ppl have diff view, let them say what ever they want. seriously, if that particular sumone saying Malaysia is poor by just looking at malaysia thru the map, he/she is an idiot who only judge something by it's cover.

Answer 8

It is not a poor country at all. A good portion of global rubber and sugar supplies is from Malaysia.

Answer 9

I have an ex American boss, and it was his first time coming to Asia three years ago. He loved it here, and didn't want to leave when he got another posting in Thailand. He seems to like it here a lot, more than I do! hehe.....well, first of all, ppl here speak English a lot, lots of variety of food, a good middle income group, weather is nice(according to him, but too hot for me!) ,etc

It's not a poor country, but not as rich as Singapore though. And the ppl have to improve on being courteous, cultured, and be more hygienic!

Well, my current boss, also an American, loves it here now!

Answer 10

Dun worry! We r Malaysian... we know what is Malaysia? How is Malaysia?

I'm proud to be Malaysian and if i can born again, I still choose Malaysia!

Answer 11

WHAT THE!!! malaysia is poor... omg... that is like the stupidest thing i hv ever heard... most of my frens n i have at least 3 cars at home, and i dont mean those run down ones u see in american movies... and half of the ppl in my form drive their own car to sch, including yrs truly. and we're only 19. i got my car (it isn't a kancil or a kelisa, mind you) before my driver's license was issued officially, and i just turned 17 at that time.

ps: lots of you out there are using MALAYSIAN petroleum..