UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number

811-05082

 

The Malaysia Fund, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

522 Fifth Avenue New York, NY

 

10036

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

Ronald E. Robison
522 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10036

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

1-800-231-2608

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

12/31

 

 

Date of reporting period:

6/30/07

 

 

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

 

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. Section 3507.

 



 

ITEM 1.  REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.

 

The Fund’s semi-annual report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is as follows:

 



 

 

2007 Semi-Annual Report

 

 

 

June 30, 2007

 

 

The Malaysia Fund, Inc.

 

Morgan Stanley

Investment Management Inc.

Investment Adviser

 



 

 

The Malaysia Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

Overview (unaudited)

 

 

Letter to Stockholders

 

 

Performance

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2007, The Malaysia Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) had total returns, based on net asset value and market price per share, of 36.14%, net of fees and 30.64%, respectively, compared to 26.25% for the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange Composite (KLSE) Index (the “Index”) expressed in U.S. dollars. On June 30, 2007, the closing price of the Fund’s shares on the New York Stock Exchange was $9.23, representing a 11.9% discount to the Fund’s net asset value per share. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

 

Factors Affecting Performance

 

          The Malaysia market was one of the best performing markets in the Asia-Pacific region during the first six months of 2007. Expectations of a major step-up in the government’s economic pump priming efforts with more mega development projects led to a sharp rise in both business and consumer sentiment.

 

          During the year, the government unveiled its 20-year rejuvenation plan for the southern state of Johor, with an aim to make it a regional hub for activities such as tourism, education, health care and manufacturing. One of the key success factors for this plan will be the removal of local ownership requirements for investments in this zone. The government also promised to follow up with mega development plans for the eastern and northern corridors of Peninsular Malaysia. This renewed hopes of attracting foreign investments into the country, especially after having seen the country lose out to competitors such as China and Vietnam in recent years.

 

          During the first six months, commodities sectors such as palm oil, timber and rubber did well on the back of strong demand and higher commodity prices. The property stocks also outperformed, amid strong buying of high-end apartments from foreigners. The large-cap segment, however, did not perform well due to earnings concerns.

 

Managment Strategies

 

          The Fund remained overweight in the palm oil sector and we increased the exposure to the property sector. The Fund reduced the exposure to the construction sector following that sector’s strong outperformance.

 

Sincerely,

 

Ronald E. Robison

President and Principal Executive Officer

 

July 2007

 

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The Malaysia Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

 

Investment Advisory

 

Agreement Approval

 

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

 

The Board reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the investment advisory services provided by the Investment Adviser under the Advisory Agreement, including portfolio management, investment research and equity and fixed income securities trading. The Board reviewed similar information and factors regarding the Sub-Adviser, to the extent applicable. The Board also reviewed and considered the nature and extent of the non-advisory, administrative services provided by the Portfolio’s Administrator under the Administration Agreement, including accounting, clerical, bookkeeping, compliance, business management and planning, and the provision of supplies, office space and utilities at the Investment Advisor’s expense. (The Investment Adviser, Sub-Adviser and Administrator together are referred to as the “Adviser” and the Advisory, Sub-Advisory and Administration Agreements together are referred to as the “Management Agreement.”)  The Board also compared the nature of the services provided by the Adviser with similar services provided by non-affiliated advisers as reported to the Board by Lipper Inc. (“Lipper”).

 

The Board reviewed and considered the qualifications of the portfolio managers, the senior administrative managers and other key personnel of the Adviser who provide the advisory and administrative services to the Fund. The Board determined that the Adviser’s portfolio managers and key personnel are well qualified by education and/or training and experience to perform the services in an efficient and professional manner. The Board concluded that the nature and extent of the advisory and administrative services provided were necessary and appropriate for the conduct of the business and investment activities of the Fund. The Board also concluded that the overall quality of the advisory and administrative services was satisfactory.

 

Performance Relative to Comparable Funds Managed by Other Advisers

 

On a regular basis, the Board reviews the performance of all funds in the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex, including the Fund, compared to their peers, paying specific attention to the underperforming funds. In addition, the Board specifically reviewed the Fund’s performance for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended November 30, 2006, as shown in a report provided by Lipper (the “Lipper Report”), compared to the performance of comparable funds selected by Lipper. The Board also discussed with the Adviser the performance goals and the actual results achieved in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the Fund’s performance was acceptable.

 

Fees Relative to Other Proprietary Funds Managed by the Adviser with Comparable Investment Strategies

 

The Board noted that the Adviser did not manage any other proprietary funds with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund.

 

Fees and Expenses Relative to Comparable Funds Managed by Other Advisers

 

The Board reviewed the advisory and administrative fee (together, the “management fee”) rate and total expense ratio of the Fund as compared to the average management fee rate and average total expense ratio for funds, selected by Lipper (the “expense peer group”), managed by other advisers with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund, as shown in the Lipper Report. The Board concluded that the Fund’s management fee rate was acceptable as the total expense ratio was competitive with its expense peer group.

 

Breakpoints and Economies of Scale

 

The Board reviewed the structure of the Fund’s management fee schedule under the Management Agreement and noted that it includes breakpoints. The Board also reviewed the level of the Fund’s management fee and noted that the fee, as a percentage of the Fund’s net assets, would decrease as net assets increase because the management fee includes breakpoints. The Board concluded that the Fund’s management fee would reflect economies of scale as assets increase.

 

Profitability of the Adviser and Affiliates

 

The Board considered information concerning the costs incurred and profits realized by the Adviser and affiliates during the last year from their relationship with the Fund and during the last two years from their relationship with the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex and reviewed with the Adviser the cost allocation methodology used to determine the profitability of the Adviser and affiliates. Based on its review of the information it received, the Board concluded that the profits earned by the Adviser and affiliates were not excessive in light of the advisory, administrative and other services provided to the Fund.

 

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The Malaysia Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

 

Investment Advisory

 

Agreement Approval (cont’d)

 

 

Fall-Out Benefits

 

The Board considered so-called “fall-out benefits” derived by the Adviser and affiliates from their relationship with the Fund and the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex, such as commissions on the purchase and sale of Fund shares and “float” benefits derived from handling of checks for purchases and sales of Fund shares, through a broker-dealer affiliate of the Adviser and “soft dollar” benefits (discussed in the next section). The Board concluded that the sales commissions were competitive with those of other broker-dealers and the float benefits were relatively small.

 

Soft Dollar Benefits

 

The Board considered whether the Adviser realizes any benefits as a result of brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. Under such arrangements, brokerage commissions paid by the Fund and/or other funds managed by the Adviser would be used to pay for research that a securities broker obtains from third parties, or to pay for both research and execution services from securities brokers who effect transactions for the Fund. The Board recognized that the receipt of such research from brokers may reduce the Adviser’s costs but concluded that the receipt of such research strengthens the investment management resources of the Adviser, which may ultimately benefit the Fund and other funds in the Morgan Stanley Fund Complex.

 

Adviser Financially Sound and Financially Capable of Meeting the Fund’s Needs

 

The Board considered whether the Adviser is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the Management Agreement. The Board concluded that the Adviser has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Management Agreement.

 

Historical Relationship Between the Fund and the Adviser

 

The Board also reviewed and considered the historical relationship between the Fund and the Adviser, including the organizational structure of the Adviser, the policies and procedures formulated and adopted by the Adviser for managing the Fund’s operations and the Board’s confidence in the competence and integrity of the senior managers and key personnel of the Adviser. The Board concluded that it is beneficial for the Fund to continue its relationship with the Adviser.

 

Other Factors and Current Trends

 

The Board considered the controls and procedures adopted and implemented by the Adviser and monitored by the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer and concluded that the conduct of business by the Adviser indicates a good faith effort on its part to adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of the Fund’s business.

 

General Conclusion

 

On April 25, 2007, after considering and weighing all of the above factors, the Board concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its stockholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement for another year until April 30, 2008. On June 20, 2007, the Board again considered and weighed all of the above factors and concluded that it would be in the best interest of the Fund and its stockholders to approve renewal of the Management Agreement to continue until June 30, 2008.

 

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The Malaysia Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Portfolio of Investments

 

 

 

 

 

Value

 

 

 

Shares

 

(000)

 

COMMON STOCKS: (97.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

(Unless Otherwise Noted)

 

 

 

 

 

Automobiles (1.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Proton Holdings Bhd

 

512,000

 

$

 890

 

TAN Chong Motor Holdings Bhd

 

1,309,000

 

474

 

 

 

 

 

1,364

 

Commercial Banks (18.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Bumiputra-Commerce Holdings Bhd

 

2,693,196

 

9,127

 

Malayan Banking Bhd

 

1,473,500

 

5,121

 

Public Bank Bhd

 

1,591,390

 

4,517

 

 

 

 

 

18,765

 

Construction & Engineering (6.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Gamuda Bhd

 

848,000

 

1,977

 

IJM Corp. Bhd

 

1,763,500

 

4,265

 

 

 

 

 

6,242

 

Construction Materials (0.9%)

 

 

 

 

 

Lafarge Malayan Cement Bhd

 

1,827,000

 

921

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services (3.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Telekom Malaysia Bhd

 

1,180,000

 

3,520

 

Electric Utilities (3.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Tenaga Nasional Bhd

 

945,750

 

3,123

 

Food Products (21.3%)

 

 

 

 

 

Golden Hope Plantations Bhd

 

1,159,000

 

2,854

 

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd

 

1,225,500

 

4,579

 

IOI Corp. Bhd

 

5,575,000

 

8,397

 

Wilmar International Ltd.

 

2,794,500

 

5,805

 

 

 

 

 

21,635

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (9.2%)

 

 

 

 

 

Genting Bhd

 

2,019,000

 

4,824

 

Resorts World Bhd

 

2,793,500

 

2,800

 

Tanjong plc

 

314,000

 

1,755

 

 

 

 

 

9,379

 

Industrial Conglomerates (5.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

MMC Corp. Bhd

 

667,000

 

1,507

 

Sime Darby Bhd

 

1,534,000

 

4,265

 

 

 

 

 

5,772

 

Insurance (0.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

MAA Holdings Bhd

 

1,174,000

 

721

 

Marine (3.5%)

 

 

 

 

 

Malaysia International Shipping

 

 

 

 

 

Corp. Bhd

 

1,271,000

 

3,608

 

Multi-Utilities (4.6%)

 

 

 

 

 

YTL Corp. Bhd

 

1,955,733

 

4,674

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Estate (14.1%)

 

1,050,000

 

$

 1,083

 

Bandar Raya Developments Bhd

 

1,763,000

 

791

 

Glomac Bhd

 

3,024,000

 

2,374

 

IGB Corp. Bhd

 

415,000

 

1,599

 

IOI Properties Bhd

 

789,000

 

1,188

 

Naim Cendera Holdings Bhd

 

2,233,499

 

5,596

 

SP Setia Bhd

 

2,000,000

 

1,668

 

YNH Property Bhd

 

 

 

14,299

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water Utilities (0.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

YTL Power International

 

7,822

 

5

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services (5.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

DIGI.com Bhd

 

777,000

 

5,176

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $50,578)

 

 

 

99,204

 

 

 

 

No. of

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants

 

 

 

WARRANTS (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

Construction & Engineering (0.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

IJM Corp. Bhd expiring 8/20/10 (Cost $2)

 

(a)148,600

 

155

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Company (1.0%)

 

 

 

 

 

Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Money Market Portfolio — Institutional Class (Cost $986)

 

(b)985,983

 

986

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS (98.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

(Cost $51,566)

 

 

 

100,345

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES (1.2%)

 

 

 

1,210

 

NET ASSETS (100%)

 

 

 

$

 101,555

 

 


(a)               Non-income producing.

(b)              See Note G to the financial statements regarding investment in Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Money Market Portfolio — Institutional Class.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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The Malaysia Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

 

Portfolio of Investments (cont’d)

 

 

Graphic Presentation of Portfolio Holdings

 

The following graph depicts the Fund’s holdings by industry and/or security type, as a percentage of total investments.

 

 


*            Industries which do not appear in the above graph, as well as those which represent less than 5% of total investments, if applicable, are included in the category labeled “Other”.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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The Malaysia Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

 

 

June 30, 2007

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

(000)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

Investments in Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers, at Value (Cost $50,580)

 

$

 99,359

 

Investment in Security of Affiliated Issuer, at Value (Cost $986)

 

986

 

Foreign Currency, at Value (Cost $1,307)

 

1,305

 

Dividends Receivable

 

100

 

Interest Receivable

 

4

 

Receivable from Affiliate

 

@—

 

Other Assets

 

21

 

Total Assets

 

101,775

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

Payable For:

 

 

 

U.S. Investment Advisory Fees

 

67

 

Malaysian Investment Advisory Fees

 

49

 

Dividends Declared

 

26

 

Stockholder Reporting Expenses

 

20

 

Custodian Fees

 

13

 

Administration Fees

 

4

 

Other Liabilities

 

41

 

Total Liabilities

 

220

 

Net Assets

 

 

 

Applicable to 9,685,957, Issued and Outstanding $0.01

 

 

 

Par Value Shares (20,000,000 Shares Authorized)

 

$

 101,555

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

$

 10.48

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

$

 97

 

Paid-in Capital

 

56,135

 

Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income

 

587

 

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

(4,042

)

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

48,778

 

Net Assets

 

$

 101,555

 

 


@ Amount is less than $500.

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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The Malaysia Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Operations

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2007

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

(000)

 

Investment Income

 

 

 

Dividends from Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers

 

$

1,155

 

Interest from Security Affiliated Issuer

 

8

 

Interest from Securities Unaffiliated Issuers

 

7

 

Total Investment Income

 

1,170

 

Expenses

 

 

 

U.S. Investment Advisory Fees (Note B)

 

369

 

Malaysian Investment Advisory Fees (Note B)

 

93

 

Administration Fees (Note C)

 

37

 

Custodian Fees (Note D)

 

35

 

Professional Fees

 

19

 

Stockholder Reporting Expenses

 

11

 

Stockholder Servicing Agent Fees

 

9

 

Directors’ Fees and Expenses

 

1

 

Other Expenses

 

18

 

Total Expenses

 

592

 

Waiver of Administration Fees (Note C)

 

(14

)

Rebate from Morgan Stanley Affiliated Cash Sweep (Note G)

 

@—

 

Expense Offset (Note D)

 

@—

 

Net Expenses

 

578

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

592

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

 

 

Investments

 

2,005

 

Foreign Currency Transactions

 

60

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

2,065

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

Investments

 

24,381

 

Foreign Currency Translations

 

(3

)

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

24,378

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

26,443

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

27,035

 

 


@ Amount is less than $500.

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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The Malaysia Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

Financial Statements

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2007

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

December 31, 2006

 

 

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

592

 

$

653

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

2,065

 

2,710

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

24,378

 

18,946

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

27,035

 

22,309

 

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(26

)

(796

)

Capital Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

Reinvestment of Distributions (2,592 shares in 2006)

 

 

15

 

Repurchase of Shares (3,870 shares in 2006)

 

 

(25

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

(10

)

Total Increase (Decrease)

 

27,009

 

21,503

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

74,546

 

53,043

 

End of Period (Including Undistributed (Distributions in Excess of) Net Investment Income of $587 and $21, respectively)

 

$

101,555

 

$

74,546

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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The Malaysia Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

Financial Highlights

 

Selected Per Share Data and Ratios

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2007

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

2006

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

 

$

7.70

 

$

5.48

 

$

6.09

 

$

5.76

 

$

4.63

 

$

5.00

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)†

 

0.06

 

0.07

 

0.11

 

0.08

 

0.06

 

0.03

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

2.72

 

2.23

 

(0.59

)

0.31

 

1.22

 

(0.25

)

Total from Investment Operations

 

2.78

 

2.30

 

(0.48

)

0.39

 

1.28

 

(0.22

)

Distributions from and/or in Excess of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

(0.00

)#

(0.08

)

(0.13

)

(0.06

)

(0.15

)

(0.15

)

Anti-Dilutive Effect of Share Repurchase Program

 

 

0.00

#

 

 

0.00

#

0.00

#

Net Asset Value, End of Period

 

$

10.48

 

$

7.70

 

$

5.48

 

$

6.09

 

$

5.76

 

$

4.63

 

Per Share Market Value, End of Period

 

$

9.23

 

$

7.09

 

$

5.18

 

$

6.21

 

$

6.01

 

$

3.85

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Market Value

 

30.64

%**

38.41

%

(14.60

)%

4.40

%

60.33

%

1.86

%

Net Asset Value (1)

 

36.14

%**

42.09

%

(7.87

)%

6.83

%

27.67

%

(3.89

)%

RATIOS, SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets, End of Period (Thousands)

 

$

101,555

 

$

74,546

 

$

53,043

 

$

59,017

 

$

55,758

 

$

45,012

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(2)

 

1.26

%*

1.49

%

1.57

%

1.50

%

1.78

%

1.67

%

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets(2)

 

1.29

%*

1.08

%

1.80

%

1.38

%

1.16

%

0.65

%

Portfolio Turnover Rate

 

6

%**

28

%

25

%

24

%

29

%

35

%



(2) Supplemental Information on the Ratios to Average Net Assets:

 

 

Ratio Before Expenses Waived by Administrator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets

 

1.29

%*

1.51

%

1.58

%

1.50

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets

 

1.26

%*

1.06

%

1.79

%

1.38

%

N/A

 

N/A

 

 

(1)

 

Total investment return based on net asset value per share reflects the effects of changes in net asset value on the performance of the Fund during each period, and assumes dividends and distributions, if any, were reinvested. This percentage is not an indication of the performance of a stockholder’s investment in the Fund based on market value due to differences between the market price of the stock and the net asset value per share of the Fund.

 

Per share amounts are based on average shares outstanding.

#

 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

*

 

Annualized

**

 

Not Annualized

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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The Malaysia Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

The Malaysia Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) was incorporated on March 12, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, closed-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in equity securities of Malaysian companies.

 

A.   Accounting Policies:    The following significant accounting policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Such policies are consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. U.S. generally accepted accounting principles may require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

 

1.                Security Valuation:    Securities listed on a foreign exchange are valued at their closing price. Unlisted securities and listed securities not traded on the valuation date for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the mean between the current bid and asked prices obtained from reputable brokers. Equity securities listed on a U.S. exchange are valued at the latest quoted sales price on the valuation date. Equity securities listed or traded on NASDAQ, for which market quotations are available, are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Debt securities purchased with remaining maturities of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, if it approximates value.

 

All other securities and investments for which market values are not readily available, including restricted securities, and those securities for which it is inappropriate to determine prices in accordance with the aforementioned procedures, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures adopted by the Board of Directors (the “Directors”), although the actual calculations may be done by others. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer’s financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.

 

Most foreign markets close before the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Occasionally, developments that could affect the closing prices of securities and other assets may occur between the times at which valuations of such securities are determined (that is, close of the foreign market on which the securities trade) and the close of business on the NYSE. If these developments are expected to materially affect the value of the securities, the valuations may be adjusted to reflect the estimated fair value as of the close of the NYSE, as determined in good faith under procedures established by the Directors.

 

2.                Repurchase Agreements:    The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements under which the Fund lends excess cash and takes possession of securities with an agreement that the counterparty will repurchase such securities. In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, a bank as custodian for the Fund takes possession of the underlying securities (collateral), with a market value at least equal to the amount of the repurchase transaction, including principal and accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, the value of the collateral is marked-to-market on a daily basis to determine the adequacy of the collateral. In the event of default on the obligation to repurchase, the Fund has the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral or proceeds may be subject to legal proceedings.

 

The Fund, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into one or more repurchase agreements.

 

3.                Foreign Currency Translation:    The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the bid and asked prices of such currencies against U.S. dollars last quoted by a major bank as follows:

 

 investments, other assets and liabilities at the prevailing rates of exchange on the valuation date;

 

 investment transactions and investment income at the prevailing rate of exchange on the dates of such transactions.

 

Although the net assets of the Fund are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of the securities held at period end. Similarly, the Fund does not isolate the effect of

 

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June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Notes to Financial Statements (cont’d)

 

changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities sold during the period. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains (losses) due to securities transactions are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions and balances.

 

Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from sales and maturities of foreign currency exchange contracts, disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amount of investment income and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities at period end exchange rates are reflected as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The change in net unrealized currency gains (losses) on foreign currency translations for the period is reflected in the Statement of Operations.

 

A significant portion of the Fund’s net assets consist of Malaysian equity securities and foreign currency. Future economic and political developments in Malaysia could adversely affect the liquidity or value, or both, of securities in which the Fund is invested. Changes in currency exchange rates will affect the value of and investment income from such investments. Foreign securities may be subject to greater price volatility, lower liquidity and less diversity than equity securities of companies based in the United States. In addition, foreign securities may be subject to substantial governmental involvement in the economy and greater social, economic and political uncertainty.

 

4.                Derivatives:    The Fund may use derivatives to achieve its investment objectives. The Fund may engage in transactions in futures contracts on foreign currencies, stock indices, as well as in options, swaps and structured products. Consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and policies, the Fund may use derivatives for non-hedging as well as hedging purposes.

 

Following is a description of derivative instruments that the Fund has utilized and their associated risks:

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:   The Fund may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts generally to attempt to protect securities and related receivables and payables against changes in future foreign exchange rates and, in certain situations, to gain exposure to a foreign currency. A foreign currency exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to buy or sell currency at a set price on a future date. The market value of the contract will fluctuate with changes in currency exchange rates. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as unrealized gain or loss. The Fund records realized gains or losses when the contract is closed equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risk may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and is generally limited to the amount of unrealized gain on the contracts, if any, at the date of default. Risks may also arise from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar.

 

5.         New Accounting Pronouncements: In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”), was issued and is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 157 will have on the Fund’s financial statement disclosures.

 

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115”(“SFAS 159”), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 159 permits entities to elect to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The fair value option may be applied instrument by instrument, is irrevocable and is applied only to entire instruments and not to portions of instruments. SFAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 159 will have on the Fund’s financial statement disclosures.

 

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June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Notes to Financial Statements (cont’d)

 

6.                Other:    Security transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold. Realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are determined on the specific identified cost basis. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis. Dividend income and distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date (except certain dividends which may be recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of such dividends) net of applicable withholding taxes.

 

B.     Investment Advisory Fees:    Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. (the “U.S. Adviser” or “MS Investment Management”) provides investment advisory services to the Fund under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”). Under the Agreement, the U.S. Adviser is paid a fee computed weekly and payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.90% of the Fund’s first $50 million of average weekly net assets, 0.70% of the Fund’s next $50 million of average weekly net assets and 0.50% of the Fund’s average weekly net assets in excess of $100 million.

 

AMMB Consultant Sdn Bhd (the “Malaysian Adviser”) provides investment advice, research and assistance on behalf of the Fund to Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. under terms of a contract. Under the contract, the Malaysian Adviser is paid a fee computed weekly and payable quarterly at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s first $50 million of average weekly net assets, 0.15% of the Fund’s next $50 million of average weekly net assets and 0.10% of the Fund’s average weekly net assets in excess of $100 million.

 

C.     Administration Fees:    MS Investment Management also serves as Administrator to the Fund pursuant to an Administration Agreement. Under the Administration Agreement, the administration fee is 0.08% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. MS Investment Management has agreed to limit the administration fee so that it will be no greater than the previous administration fee of 0.02435% of the Fund’s average weekly net assets plus $24,000 per annum. This waiver is voluntary and may be terminated at any time. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, $14,000 of administration fees were waived pursuant to this arrangement. Under a sub-administration agreement between the Administrator and JPMorgan Investor Services Co. (“JPMIS”), a corporate affiliate of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., JPMIS provides certain administrative services to the Fund. For such services, the Administrator pays JPMIS a portion of the fee the Administrator receives from the Fund. An employee of JPMIS is an officer of the Fund. Administration costs (including out-of-pocket expenses) incurred in the ordinary course of providing services under the agreement, except pricing services and extraordinary expenses, will be covered under the administration fee.

 

D.     Custodian Fees:    JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”) serves as Custodian for the Fund. The Custodian holds cash, securities, and other assets of the Fund as required by the 1940 Act. Custody fees are payable monthly based on assets held in custody, investment purchases and sales activity and account maintenance fees, plus reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

 

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its Custodian whereby credits realized on uninvested cash balances were used to offset a portion of the Fund’s expenses. These custodian credits are shown as “Expense Offset” on the Statement of Operations.

 

E.     Federal Income Taxes:    It is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute all of its taxable income. Accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.

 

The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. The Fund is currently not subject to Malaysian withholding taxes on dividends and/or capital gains. The Fund adopted the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Interpretation number 48 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, on June 30, 2007. As of June 30, 2007, this did not result in an impact to the Fund’s financial statements.

 

The tax character of distributions paid may differ from the character of distributions shown on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets due to short-term capital gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes. The tax character of distributions paid during 2006 and 2005 were as follows:

 

2006 Distributions
Paid From:
(000)

 

2005 Distributions
Paid From:
(000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term

 

 

 

Long-term

 

Ordinary

 

Capital

 

Ordinary

 

Capital

 

Income

 

Gain

 

Income

 

Gain

 

$

796

 

$

 

$

1,293

 

$

 

 

The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to be paid by the Fund are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These book/tax differences are considered either temporary or permanent in nature.

 

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June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Notes to Financial Statements (cont’d)

 

Temporary differences are generally due to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains (losses) on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses.

 

Permanent differences, primarily due to differing treatments of gains (losses) related to foreign currency transactions and the expiration of a portion of the capital loss carryforward resulted in the following reclassifications among the components of net assets at December 31, 2006:

 

Increase (Decrease)

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

Undistributed

 

 

 

 

 

(Distributions in

 

 

 

 

 

Excess of) Net

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

Investment

 

Net Realized

 

Paid-in

 

Income (Loss)

 

Gain (Loss)

 

Capital

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

$

152

 

$

63,126

 

$

(63,278

)

 

At December 31, 2006, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed

 

Undistributed

 

Ordinary Income

 

Long-term Capital Gain

 

(000)

 

(000)

 

 

 

 

 

$

26

 

$

 

 

At June 30, 2007, the U.S. Federal income tax cost basis of investments was $51,566,000 and, accordingly, net unrealized appreciation for U.S. Federal income tax purposes was $48,779,000, of which $49,406,000 related to appreciated securities and $627,000 related to depreciated securities.

 

At December 31, 2006, the Fund had a capital loss carryfor-ward for U.S. Federal income tax purposes of approximately $5,839,000 available to offset future capital gains of which $2,720,000 will expire on December 31, 2007, $2,005,000 will expire on December 31, 2009, and $1,114,000 will expire on December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2006, the Fund had expired capital loss carryforward for U.S. Federal income tax purposes of approximately $63,278,000. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Fund utilized capital loss carryforwards for U.S. Federal income tax purposes of approximately $2,405,000.

 

To the extent that capital loss carryforwards are used to offset any future capital gains realized during the carryover period as provided by U.S. Federal income tax regulations, no capital gains tax liability will be incurred by the Fund for gains realized and not distributed. To the extent that capital gains are offset, such gains will not be distributed to the stockholders.

 

Net capital, currency and passive foreign investment company losses incurred after October 31, within the taxable year are deemed to arise on the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year. For the year ended December 31, 2006, the Fund deferred to January 3, 2007, for U.S. Federal income tax purposes, post-October capital losses of $158,000.

 

F.     Contractual Obligations:    The Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

G.     Security Transactions and Transactions with Affiliates:

 

The Fund invests in the Institutional Class of the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Money Market Portfolio (the “Liquidity Fund”), an open-end management investment company managed by the Adviser. Investment Advisory fees paid by the Fund are reduced by an amount equal to the advisory and administration fees paid by the Liquidity Fund with respect to assets invested by the Fund in the Liquidity Fund. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, advisory fees paid were reduced by less than $500 relating to the Fund’s investment in the Liquidity Fund. Income distributions earned by the Fund are recorded as interest from affiliates in the Statement of Operations and totaled $8,000. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, cost of purchases and sales in the Liquidity Fund were $1,118,000 and $132,000, respectively.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Fund made purchases and sales totaling approximately $4,926,000 and $5,541,000, respectively, of investment securities other than long-term U.S. Government securities and short-term investments. There were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities.

 

H.     Other:    On July 15, 2002, the Fund commenced a share repurchase program for purposes of enhancing stockholder value and reducing the discount at which the Fund’s shares traded from their net asset value. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Fund did not repurchase any of its shares. Since the inception of the program, the Fund has repurchased 56,973 of its shares at an average discount of 15.94% from net asset value per share. The Fund expects to continue to repurchase its outstanding shares at such time and in such amounts as it believes will further the accomplishment of the foregoing objectives, subject to review by the Directors.

 

On June 19, 2007, the Officers of the Fund, pursuant to authority granted by the Directors, declared a distribution of $0.0027 per share, derived from net investment income,

 

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June 30, 2007 (unaudited)

 

Notes to Financial Statements (cont’d)

 

payable on July 13, 2007, to stockholders of record on June 29, 2007.

 

On June 19, 2007, the Directors approved a procedure whereby the Fund may, when appropriate, purchase shares in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions at a price not above market value or net asset value, whichever is lower at the time of the purchase.

 

I.      Supplemental Proxy Information:  On June 19, 2007, an annual meeting of the Fund’s stockholders was held for the purpose of voting on the following matter, the results of which were as follows:

 

Election of Directors by all stockholders:

 

 

 

For

 

Withhold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frank L. Bowman

 

5,680,401

 

684,079

 

James F. Higgins

 

5,686,451

 

678,029

 

Manuel H. Johnson

 

5,680,792

 

683,688

 

 

J.     Subsequent Event:    On July 1, 2007, the Stockholder Servicing Agent changed from American Stock Transfer & Trust Company to Computershare Trust Company, N.A. Requests for information or any correspondence concerning the Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan after July 1, 2007 should be directed to Computershare Trust Company, N.A. P.O. Box 43010, Providence, Rhode Island 02940-3010, 1 (800) 231-2608.

 

For More Information About Portfolio Holdings

 

The Fund provides a complete schedule of portfolio holdings in its semi-annual and annual reports within 60 days of the end of the Fund’s second and fourth fiscal quarters. The semi-annual reports and the annual reports are filed electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-CSRS and Form N-CSR, respectively. Morgan Stanley also delivers the semi-annual and annual reports to Fund stockholders and makes these reports available on its public website, www.mor-ganstanley.com. Each Morgan Stanley fund also files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the Fund’s first and third fiscal quarters on Form N-Q. Morgan Stanley does not deliver the reports for the first and third fiscal quarters to stockholders, nor are the reports posted to the Morgan Stanley public website. You may, however, obtain the Form N-Q filings (as well as the Form N-CSR and N-CSRS filings) by accessing the SEC’s website, http://www.sec.gov. You may also review and copy them at the SEC’s public reference room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1(800) SEC-0330. You can also request copies of these materials, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the SEC’s
e-mail address (publicinfo@sec.gov) or by writing the public reference section of the SEC, Washington, DC 20549-0102.

 

In addition to filing a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC each fiscal quarter, the Fund makes portfolio holdings information available by periodically providing the information on its public website, www.morganstanley.com/im.

 

The Fund provides a complete schedule of portfolio holdings on the public website on a calendar-quarter basis approximately 31 calendar days after the close of the calendar quarter. The Fund also provides Top 10 holdings information on the public website approximately 15 business days following the end of each month. You may obtain copies of the Fund’s monthly or calendar-quarter website postings, by calling 1(800) 231-2608.

 

Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures and Proxy Voting Record

 

A copy of (1) the Fund’s policies and procedures with respect to the voting of proxies relating to the Fund’s portfolio securities; and (2) how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1 (800) 548-7786 or by visiting our website at www.morganstan-ley.com/im. This information is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s web site at www.sec.gov.

 

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Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan

 

Pursuant to the Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan (the “Plan”), each stockholder will be deemed to have elected, unless American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the “Plan Agent”) is otherwise instructed by the stockholder in writing, to have all distributions automatically reinvested in Fund shares. Participants in the Plan have the option of making additional voluntary cash payments to the Plan Agent, annually, in any amount from $100 to $3,000, for investment in Fund shares.

 

Dividend and capital gain distributions will be reinvested on the reinvestment date in full and fractional shares. If the market price per share equals or exceeds net asset value per share on the reinvestment date, the Fund will issue shares to participants at net asset value or, if net asset value is less than 95% of the market price on the reinvestment date, shares will be issued at 95% of the market price. If net asset value exceeds the market price on the reinvestment date, participants will receive shares valued at market price. The Fund may issue shares of its Common Stock in connection with dividend reinvestment requirements at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Should the Fund declare a dividend or capital gain distribution payable only in cash, the Plan Agent will purchase Fund shares for participants in the open market as agent for the participants.

 

The Plan Agent’s fees for the reinvestment of dividends and distributions will be paid by the Fund. However, each participant’s account will be charged a pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred on any open market purchases effected on such participant’s behalf. A participant will also pay brokerage commissions incurred on purchases made by voluntary cash payments. Although stockholders in the Plan may receive no cash distributions, participation in the Plan will not relieve participants of any income tax which may be payable on such dividends or distributions.

 

In the case of stockholders, such as banks, brokers or nominees, that hold shares for others who are the beneficial owners, the Plan Agent will administer the Plan on the basis of the number of shares certified from time to time by the stockholder as representing the total amount registered in the stockholder’s name and held for the account of beneficial owners who are participating in the Plan.

 

Stockholders who do not wish to have distributions automatically reinvested should notify the Plan Agent in writing. There is no penalty for non-participation or withdrawal from the Plan, and stockholders who have previously withdrawn from the Plan may rejoin at any time. Requests for additional information or any correspondence concerning the Plan should be directed to the Plan Agent at:

 

The Malaysia Fund, Inc.
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan
59 Maiden Lane
New York, New York 10030

 

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Morgan Stanley Institutional Closed End Funds
An Important Notice Concerning Our
U.S. Privacy Policy

 

We are required by federal law to provide you with a copy of our Privacy Policy annually.

 

The following Policy applies to current and former individual investors in Morgan Stanley Institutional closed end funds. This Policy is not applicable to partnerships, corporations, trusts or other non-individual clients or account holders. Please note that we may amend this Policy at any time, and will inform you of any changes to this Policy as required by law.

 

We Respect Your Privacy

 

We appreciate that you have provided us with your personal financial information. We strive to maintain the privacy of such information while we help you achieve your financial objectives. This Policy describes what non-public personal information we collect about you, why we collect it, and when we may share it with others. We hope this Policy will help you understand how we collect and share non-public personal information that we gather about you. Throughout this Policy, we refer to the non-public information that personally identifies you or your accounts as “personal information.”

 

1. What Personal Information Do We Collect About You?

 

To serve you better and manage our business, it is important that we collect and maintain accurate information about you. We may obtain this information from applications and other forms you submit to us, from your dealings with us, from consumer reporting agencies, from our Web sites and from third parties and other sources.

 

For example:

 

          We may collect information such as your name, address, e-mail address, telephone/fax numbers, assets, income and investment objectives through applications and other forms you submit to us.

 

          We may obtain information about account balances, your use of account(s) and the types of products and services you prefer to receive from us through your dealings and transactions with us and other sources.

 

          We may obtain information about your creditworthiness and credit history from consumer reporting agencies.

 

          We may collect background information from and through third-party vendors to verify representations you have made and to comply with various regulatory requirements.

 

          If you interact with us through our public and private Web sites, we may collect information that you provide directly through online communications (such as an e-mail address). We may also collect information about your Internet service provider, your domain name, your computer’s operating system and Web browser, your use of our Web sites and your product and service preferences, through the use of “cookies.” “Cookies” recognize your computer each time you return to one of our sites, and help to improve our sites’ content and personalize your experience on our sites by, for example, suggesting offerings that may interest you. Please consult the Terms of Use of these sites for more details on our use of cookies.

 

2. When Do We Disclose Personal Information We Collect About You?

 

To provide you with the products and services you request, to serve you better and to manage our business, we may disclose personal information we collect about you to our affiliated companies and to non-affiliated third parties as required or permitted by law.

 

A. Information We Disclose to Our Affiliated Companies. We do not disclose personal information that we collect about you to our affiliated companies except to enable them to provide services on our behalf or as otherwise required or permitted by law.

 

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Morgan Stanley Institutional Closed End Funds
An Important Notice Concerning Our
U.S. Privacy Policy (cont’d)

 

B. Information We Disclose to Third Parties. We do not disclose personal information that we collect about you to nonaffiliated third parties except to enable them to provide services on our behalf, to perform joint marketing agreements with other financial institutions, or as otherwise required or permitted by law. For example, some instances where we may disclose information about you to nonaffiliated third parties include: for servicing and processing transactions, to offer our own products and services, to protect against fraud, for institutional risk control, to respond to judicial process or to perform services on our behalf. When we share personal information with these companies, they are required to limit their use of personal information to the particular purpose for which it was shared and they are not allowed to share personal information with others except to fulfill that limited purpose.

 

3. How Do We Protect the Security and Confidentiality of Personal Information We Collect About You?

 

We maintain physical, electronic and procedural security measures to help safeguard the personal information we collect about you. We have internal policies governing the proper handling of client information. Third parties that provide support or marketing services on our behalf may also receive personal information, and we require them to adhere to confidentiality standards with respect to such information.

 

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The Malaysia Fund, Inc.

 

Directors

Michael E. Nugent

 

Frank L. Bowman

 

Michael Bozic

 

Kathleen A. Dennis

 

James F. Higgins

 

Dr. Manuel H. Johnson

 

Joseph J. Kearns

 

Michael F. Klein

 

W. Allen Reed

 

Fergus Reid

 

Officers

Michael E. Nugent

Chairman of the Board and

Director

 

Ronald E. Robison

President and Principal

Executive Officer

 


J. David Germany

Vice President

 

Dennis F. Shea

Vice President

 

Amy R. Doberman

Vice President

 

Stefanie V. Chang Yu

Vice President

 

James W. Garrett

Treasurer and Chief

Financial Officer

 

Carsten Otto

Chief Compliance Officer

 

Thomas A. Perugini

Assistant Treasurer

 

Mary E. Mullin

Secretary

 

 

U.S. Investment Adviser and Administrator

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.

522 Fifth Avenue

New York, New York 10036

 

Malaysian Investment Adviser

AMMB Consultant Sdn Bhd

9th Floor, Bangurian Arab-Malaysian

55 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

Custodian

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

270 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10017

 

Stockholder Servicing Agent

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company

59 Maiden Lane

New York, New York 10030

 

Legal Counsel

Clifford Chance US LLP

31 West 52nd Street

New York, New York 10019-6131

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ernst & Young LLP

200 Clarendon Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

 

For additional Fund information, including the Fund’s net asset value per share and information regarding the investments comprising the Fund’s portfolio, please call 1(800) 231-2608 or visit our website at www.morganstanley.com/im.

 

© 2007 Morgan Stanley

 

CEMFSAN  IU07-03014I-Y06/07

 



 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments

 

Refer to Item 1.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

 

Applicable only to annual reports filed by closed-end funds.

 

Item 9. Closed-End Fund Repurchases

 

None

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures

 

(a)  The Fund’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded  that the Fund’s disclosure controls and procedures are sufficient to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Fund in this Form N-CSR was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, based upon such officers’ evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report.

 

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(b)  There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period that has materially affected, or is reasonably  likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Exhibits

 

(a) Code of Ethics - Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

(b) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant are attached hereto as part of EX-99.CERT.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

(Registrant)

The Malaysia Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Ronald E. Robison

 

Name:

Ronald E. Robison

Title:

Principal Executive Officer

Date:

August 9, 2007

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:

/s/ Ronald E. Robison

 

Name:

Ronald E. Robison

Title:

Principal Executive Officer

Date:

August 9, 2007

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ James W. Garrett

 

Name:

James W. Garrett

Title:

Principal Financial Officer

Date:

August 9, 2007