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:
