About Malaysia
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ABOUT MALAYSIA
Malaysia has 13 states: 11 on the Malayan Peninsular (West Malaysia) and two, Sabah and Sarawak, on the island of Borneo (East Malaysia). Malaysia's capital city is Kuala Lumpur. The new administrative center is in Putrajaya, which is approximately a 30-minute drive from the capital. Geographical Location Malaysia lies at seven° North of the Equator and consists of West and East Malaysia. West Malaysia is bordered by Thailand to the north, Singapore to the south, South China Sea to the east, and Straits of Malacca to the west. East Malaysia shares its southern border with Indonesia, and is cradled by the South China Sea to the west and north, and the Sulu Sea to the northeast. Although Malaysia is not a large country with only actual land area of (roughly 127,316 sq miles), it has an enormously great deal to offer. Climate Malaysia is pampered with a warm tropical climate, with general temperatures ranging from 70° F to 90° F. The weather is very much influenced by the Northeast and the Southwest Monsoon. Between May to September, it is usually a drier period. However, rainy season will take place between November and February Population and Demographic Malaysia is a land of ready smiles and incredible variety. The rich diversity of experiences and contrasts beckons the worldly traveler, from city-lovers to adventureseekers and much, much more. Here, in this land of friendly and fascinating people, you can get a taste of all of Asia in a single destination. Come mingle with the country's population of more than 25 million people, which consists of Malays (the nation's biggest ethnicity) and other indigenous groups including the Orang Asli, Dayaks, Kadazan Dusun, Melanau, Murut and more. Joining them are the large Chinese and Indian populations, and groups of mixed descent, such as the Baba-Nyonyas and Eurasians of Portuguese and other European ancestry, as well as
other immigrant Asian ethnicities. The Malays and the native tribal groups make up approximately 60% of the total population. Chinese 30%, Indians 8% and the balance a melting pot of other races and cultures. Four-fifths of the population resides in West Malaysia. Language Although Bahasa Malaysia is the official language, English is widely spoken. Other prominent languages spoken are Mandarin, other Chinese dialects, Tamil and Punjabi. Economy Malaysia remains one of the world's largest producers of rubber, palm oil, timber and tin. In recent years, the manufacturing and service (notably the tourism sector) industries have become main contributors to the economy. Exports of electronic products are one of the main contributors of the nation's economic growth. In fact, Malaysia is one of the few Asian countries that has its own car manufacturing industry. The stability of the economy and its political scenario has managed to attract tremendous foreign investments into the country. The country's major trading partners are Japan, the United States, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Germany.
Malaysia has 13 states: 11 on the Malayan Peninsular (West Malaysia) and two, Sabah and Sarawak, on the island of Borneo (East Malaysia). Malaysia's capital city is Kuala Lumpur. The new administrative center is in Putrajaya, which is approximately a 30-minute drive from the capital. Geographical Location Malaysia lies at seven° North of the Equator and consists of West and East Malaysia. West Malaysia is bordered by Thailand to the north, Singapore to the south, South China Sea to the east, and Straits of Malacca to the west. East Malaysia shares its southern border with Indonesia, and is cradled by the South China Sea to the west and north, and the Sulu Sea to the northeast. Although Malaysia is not a large country with only actual land area of (roughly 127,316 sq miles), it has an enormously great deal to offer. Climate Malaysia is pampered with a warm tropical climate, with general temperatures ranging from 70° F to 90° F. The weather is very much influenced by the Northeast and the Southwest Monsoon. Between May to September, it is usually a drier period. However, rainy season will take place between November and February Population and Demographic Malaysia is a land of ready smiles and incredible variety. The rich diversity of experiences and contrasts beckons the worldly traveler, from city-lovers to adventureseekers and much, much more. Here, in this land of friendly and fascinating people, you can get a taste of all of Asia in a single destination. Come mingle with the country's population of more than 25 million people, which consists of Malays (the nation's biggest ethnicity) and other indigenous groups including the Orang Asli, Dayaks, Kadazan Dusun, Melanau, Murut and more. Joining them are the large Chinese and Indian populations, and groups of mixed descent, such as the Baba-Nyonyas and Eurasians of Portuguese and other European ancestry, as well as
other immigrant Asian ethnicities. The Malays and the native tribal groups make up approximately 60% of the total population. Chinese 30%, Indians 8% and the balance a melting pot of other races and cultures. Four-fifths of the population resides in West Malaysia. Language Although Bahasa Malaysia is the official language, English is widely spoken. Other prominent languages spoken are Mandarin, other Chinese dialects, Tamil and Punjabi. Economy Malaysia remains one of the world's largest producers of rubber, palm oil, timber and tin. In recent years, the manufacturing and service (notably the tourism sector) industries have become main contributors to the economy. Exports of electronic products are one of the main contributors of the nation's economic growth. In fact, Malaysia is one of the few Asian countries that has its own car manufacturing industry. The stability of the economy and its political scenario has managed to attract tremendous foreign investments into the country. The country's major trading partners are Japan, the United States, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Germany.
