1. Malaysia\'s Re-Election as an IMO Council Member: An Opportunity to Shin
- Author:
- Nazery Khalid
- Publication Date:
- 01-2010
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Maritime Institute of Malaysia
- Abstract:
- Malaysia\'s re-election as a member of Council C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in November 2009 presents an excellent opportunity for this ambitious maritime nation to shine on the international stage. The re-election can be seen as the international community\'s vote of confidence for Malaysia to be the voice of developing nations at the IMO - the United Nations body that oversees the use and management of the world\'s oceans - and promote their interests. Having been given the thumbs-up by IMO members to assume the coveted IMO Council membership once again, expectations are now higher for Malaysia to make a mark at the international maritime platform.
- Topic:
- Democratization, International Trade and Finance, and Maritime Commerce
- Political Geography:
- Malaysia, United Nations, and Southeast Asia