Transportation in Malaysia
Malaysian Transportation History
Transportation in Malaysia
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this paper is to define the transportation system and its assets in Malaysia providing a brief history of the country’s transportation and examine the different means through which passengers and goods are moved from one place to another with emphasis on technology development and its overall impact on transportation. The paper will also explore the Malaysian culture looking at the origin of multiculturalism and how its broad acceptance has contributed to a better atmosphere of harmony resulting into a peaceful practice of desired religions. Further, the paper will analyze the role of government in the area of education, and the impact of technology on Malaysian culture in general. Finally, the paper will describe the moral and ethical issues associated with technology and how Malaysia addresses them.
History of Malaysia’s transportation system
The gateway to any society is better transportation and Malaysia is a country that has been improving on its transportation beginnings. Understanding the definition of the transportation system will provide clarity of the different system designs, structures, and capabilities set in place to meet specific transportation needs of the Malaysian people whether it is by land, air, and water.
Asianinfo.org states “Malaysia’s road system, which was begun during British colonization, is extensive and covers about 63,455km.” The road systems length spans 39,429 miles and Malaysia’s main highway covers a distance of over 500 miles alone, but 1,630km (1,013 mi) is expressways and roughly 8,441km (5,245 mi) are unpaved/unkempt roadways. Traditional roadways and railways were developed during British colonial rule primarily for the export of natural resources and the development of their telegraph system. After the early development period the road system was later reformed to areas of heavy agricultural development. Malaysia has
Transportation in Malaysia
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this paper is to define the transportation system and its assets in Malaysia providing a brief history of the country’s transportation and examine the different means through which passengers and goods are moved from one place to another with emphasis on technology development and its overall impact on transportation. The paper will also explore the Malaysian culture looking at the origin of multiculturalism and how its broad acceptance has contributed to a better atmosphere of harmony resulting into a peaceful practice of desired religions. Further, the paper will analyze the role of government in the area of education, and the impact of technology on Malaysian culture in general. Finally, the paper will describe the moral and ethical issues associated with technology and how Malaysia addresses them.
History of Malaysia’s transportation system
The gateway to any society is better transportation and Malaysia is a country that has been improving on its transportation beginnings. Understanding the definition of the transportation system will provide clarity of the different system designs, structures, and capabilities set in place to meet specific transportation needs of the Malaysian people whether it is by land, air, and water.
Asianinfo.org states “Malaysia’s road system, which was begun during British colonization, is extensive and covers about 63,455km.” The road systems length spans 39,429 miles and Malaysia’s main highway covers a distance of over 500 miles alone, but 1,630km (1,013 mi) is expressways and roughly 8,441km (5,245 mi) are unpaved/unkempt roadways. Traditional roadways and railways were developed during British colonial rule primarily for the export of natural resources and the development of their telegraph system. After the early development period the road system was later reformed to areas of heavy agricultural development. Malaysia has