Port Klang Free Zone, Malaysia 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyLocation of IndustryGCSEOCR Created by: lucy2703Created on: 15-04-17 15:10 How far away is it from Kuala Lumpur International Airport? 50km 1 of 9 Relating to workers, why is it cheaper to locate the factory in malaysia than UK? workers are low paid but highly productive so good standard products are made for lower costs 2 of 9 What benefits does Port Klang give? allows imports tax free, governments grants to construct buildings and train workers, lowers transport charges 3 of 9 Where was Dyson located before the move to Malaysia? Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK 4 of 9 Why did Dyson orignally locate in UK? skilled workforce and empty factory 5 of 9 Name a push factor that made him move to Malaysia? A planning application to expand would have taken years and over £1million in legal fees to reach a decision 6 of 9 Name one reason why Dyson moved to Malaysia To locate closer to raw materials 7 of 9 How has attracting secondary industry affected Mayalsias development? in 1970s 80% if exports were primary but now 80% are from manufactured goods which sell for a higher price. 8 of 9 What has the move to Malaysia allowed Dyson to do? grow, employ 4500 people globally with 900 design engineers and scientists based in Malmesbury 9 of 9
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