This paper explores the relationship between incoming FDI and trade orientation in the Malaysian manufacturing sector. It finds that by pursuing an open and pro-active trade and industrial strategy, Malaysia has been able to realise the benefits of FDI. However, resource-rich transnational companies have brought about a higher level of market concentration.
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