Sunday, May 14, 2017

> THE EXECUTION OF 24 HOURS EXCESS IN BUKIT KAYU HITAM

BY YASMIN, SRI ALIYAH DAN NOR ASYIKIN



Thailand is stated as one of Malaysia’s top 10 trading partner. The Malaysia-Thailand border at Bukit Kayu Hitam was proposed to be opened for 24 hours. This issue has gotten a really good response as it will give a positive impact on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). As of right now, Bukit Kayu Hitam border is being open for 18 hours, starting from 6 am until 12 am.
Bukit Kayu Hitam was given its name way back when a soldier was stranded and started to cook rice and the rice suddenly changes to black because the wood the soldier used was from a tree named ‘Komoi’. At first, the border functions as a security for the country. However, during the era of communist colonialism, Bukit Kayu Hitam had been shut down and evacuated. After the communist and colonialist left, Bukit Kayu Hitam was re-opened for rubber plantation.
In addition, the importance of a border is security, political believes and trade. The government agencies that are responsible in managing border issues are Royal Malaysia Custom, Immigration and Quarantine. Customs will examine the export and import merchandise, tourists’ luggage and control all entry and exit of goods. Meanwhile, the immigration is supposed to control the movement of people and passport, permit and visa’s issues. Last but not least, the quarantine will manage the permit, licenses and certification involved in export and import of plants, animals, agriculture production and much more.
First and foremost, the pro for opening the border for 24 hours is that it could attract more tourists. When there are more tourists, GDP also increases. Secondly is economic development. The employment rate will rise hence reducing the rate of poverty. Lastly, business opportunities will be broader as there is plenty more time to do business. Hawkers and taxi drivers are one of the most beneficial recipients as they have more time to get customers.
The cons on the other hand are safety and social issues are going to hike up especially when smuggling drugs, rice and oil will be easier at night. Moreover, opening the border for 24 hours will affect the economy mainly the local businesses when Thailand’s products are sold at a cheaper price than the local’s product. This could happen because there is no limit of time to do trade.
Although the government have not decided whether or not to impose the law, they should make an agreement with Thailand for a probation time to see how things are working out for both countries. Nevertheless, more detailed agreement regarding this issue should be further discussed.


43 comments:

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  2. interesting. nice!! saya sokong bukit kayu hitam buka 24 hours

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  3. It will be beneficial to Malaysia if the law were implement but it also pros and cons that the government need to consider.

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  4. it's true that our country will gain a lot of benefit by opening the Bukit Kayu Hitam.

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  5. Interesting article about bukit kayu hitam.

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  6. Good reviews of the bukit kayu hitam. where Malaysia gain a lot of benefits from it

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  7. Nice article! I totally support that bukit kayu hitam need to be opened for 24 hours.

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  8. Nice & interesting article about bukit kayu hitam

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  9. In my opinion, I agree with all the points stated above. But full research need to be taken to ensure that the advantages will outweigh the disadvantages for the benefits of both country.

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  10. I'm agree if Bukit Kayu Hitam being operated 24hours. But, country should tighten the security at the border and more immigration worker should be put there at night. Nice work all of you for discussing this matter.

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  11. Nice topic to be discussed.. I do agree that bukit kayu hitam need to be opened for 24/7. The local people maybe can get a lot of benefit due to that.. Thank you.

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  12. Interesting article to discuss.

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  13. Good topic to be focus on. Issue on social economic.thumbs up

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  14. I found the author several times mentioned that the opening of the Bukit Kayu Hitam border for 24 hours would increase the rate of GDP which in turn can boost the economic growth. For me, an increase in GDP and economic growth is not necessarily good. If there is such thing as inequality in income distribution etc, it is clearly will gives benefit to certain parties only.

    I agree with the author, the level of security at the border need to be improved if the access is carried out 24h.
    Well done and great job :)

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  15. Such an interesting topic..

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  16. Its a good topic to known. There's a lot of benefit we could get when its open for 24 hours. Its could help boots our economy more in the future.

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  17. When opening the boarder of bukit kayu hitam for 24 hours, our GDP would increase, but the level of security needs to be more tightener and have to be more strict. furthermore an easier excess to people when ever they want to enter to thailand because there is no limit time.

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  18. Im strongly agree. This is a good article and interesting. 👍

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  20. I agree with the opening of the border at Bukit Kayu Hitam for 24 hours. But of course, there are pros and cons of it. Trade barriers such as tariffs and quota should be imposed to make the import goods less competitive.

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  21. It is a good idea and give many benefits to our country but of course alots of thing government need to consider.

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  22. Nice topic to discussed about. I think that the idea of opening the border of Bukit Kayu Hitam for 24 hours quite good. Undirectly, it can improve to boost our economic as well as there will be more export and import occurs between our country and Thailand. But, it must be noted that our country must look more at the safety side of our country as our country located just between the border with Thailand.

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  24. Better to analyze the pros and cons and do an agreement. A black and white is important so both countries will take care of both safety, security and socio-economy.

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  25. i agree . there will be pros and cons in implementing this.

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  26. Very interesting topic to discuss .. im agree that bukit kayu hitam need to be opened for 24 hours... ����

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  27. Author mentioned twice on good return of GDP, but Government has to take a step back and analyze whether that is what we really need, or safety is our main focus. More research on any of neighbouring country sucessfully practising this as reference.

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  28. There are many other ways that could attract tourism. Opening the border 24 hours would definitely effect the safety of Malaysia.

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  29. Good 👍 Thank you this knowledge. Nice topic to discuss

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  30. Every issue has their own pros and cons..The more important thing is the safety of the local population. I agree with the author which a clear agreement with Thailand should be carried out.

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  31. Agree. It should improve the country's economy and Perlis specifically.
    All government agencies dealing with the country security should be prepared for the change.

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  32. I do not agree because it can increase social problems in this town.

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  33. I agree with the proposal. The election gives benefits to the state next can free boost National Income,Border security and we also can free tightened again. (243242-Nursyahirah)

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