A bit geopolitics now. The Straits of Malacca is a gold mine for 3 countries, maritime transit fees:
🔸Indonesia $3b
🔸Malaysia $7b
🔸Singapore $15b
Guess how SG beat the other 2 countries?
#StraitsofMalacca
Started a cruise through the Straits of Malacca! Beginning with the historic city of Malacca.
Excited to explore its rich past and vibrant culture. Posting highlights!
#StraitsOfMalacca#CruiseLife
We had a #Thursday Sushi supper at the Kirishima restaurant in #GeorgeTown followed by an interesting lecture at the Penang Institute on a subject that interests me - The #StraitsOfMalacca, Focusing on Penang
Julian Candiah's talk traces the Straits of #Malacca's trade significance from ancient times to #British rule, using historical sea charts.
There is a water body, 2.8 km wide at its narrowest.
It’s also the main artery of China….carrying imported oil and bulk of its exports.
Do something in the Himalayas, see your economy tank to Pakistani levels
#indiachinastandoff#StraitsofMalacca