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Istana Negara, the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the monarch of Malaysia.
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Destination Malaysia, a virtual guide to the country in Southeast Asia that was formerly known as "Malaya".

Malaysia consists of two geographical regions divided by the South China Sea: the peninsular Malaysia (or West Malaysia) on the Malay Peninsula bordered by Thailand on the north and Singapore in south, and Malaysian Borneo (or East Malaysia) located on the northern part of the island of Borneo in the South China Sea, bordering Indonesia and surrounding the Sultanate of Brunei. The country shares also maritime borders with the Philippines and Vietnam.

Malaysia covers a total area of 329,847 km2, making it slightly larger than Norway, or slightly larger than the U.S. state of New Mexico. Highest mountain is Mount Kinabalu with 4,095 m on the island of Borneo. Mt. Kinabalu and the surrounding Kinabalu Park

are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Malaysia has a population of 31.6 million people (in 2016). Largest city and the national capital is Kuala Lumpur. Spoken languages are Malay (official), English, Tamil, and Chinese (Cantonese).

Federation of Malaysia \| Persekutuan Malaysia		Country Profile
Coat of arms of Malaysia		Official Name: Persekutuan Malaysia short form: Malaysia int'l long form: Federation of Malaysia ISO Country Code: my Local Time = UTC +8h: Tue-Nov-10 10:09 Country Calling Code: +60 Capital City: Kuala Lumpur (pop. 6.9 million in metropolitan area) Seat of Government: Putrajaya Other Cities: Penang, Ipoh, Malacca, Johor Baru, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Alor Setar, Shah Alam. Government: Type: Federal parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarch. Independence: 31. August 1957. (Malaya, which is now peninsular Malaysia, became independent in 1957. In 1963 Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore formed Malaysia. Singapore became an independent country in 1965.). Constitution: 31 August 1957, amended 16 September 1963. Geography: Location: Southeastern Asia, partly on Malay Peninsula south of Thailand and on the northern one-third of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia, Brunei, and the South China Sea, south of Vietnam. Area: 330,000 km² (127,316 sq. mi.) Terrain: Coastal plains and interior, jungle-covered mountains. The South China Sea separates peninsular Malaysia from East Malaysia on Borneo. Climate: Tropical, annual southwest (Apr to Oct) and northeast (Oct to Feb) monsoons. People: Nationality: Malaysian(s). Population: 31.6 million (2016) Ethnic groups: Malay 50%, Chinese 24%, Indigenous 11.0%, Indian 7%, non-Malaysian citizens 7 %. Religions: Islam (60%), Buddhism (20%), Christianity (10%), Hinduism (6%),Confucianism (2.6%), Animism (1%), others (including Taoism, Sikhism, Baha'i faith). Languages: Malay, Cantonese, Hokkien, Mandarin Chinese, English, Tamil, indigenous. Literacy: 94%. Natural resources: Tin, petroleum, timber, copper, iron ore, natural gas, bauxite. Agriculture products: Peninsular Malaysia - rubber, palm oil, cocoa, rice; Sabah - subsistence crops, rubber, timber, coconuts, rice; Sarawak - rubber, pepper; timber. Industries: Peninsular Malaysia - rubber and oil palm processing and manufacturing, light manufacturing industry, electronics, tin mining and smelting, logging and processing timber. Sabah - logging, petroleum production. Sarawak - agriculture processing, petroleum production and refining, logging. Exports - commodities: semiconductors and electronic equipment, palm oil, petroleum and liquefied natural gas, wood and wood products, palm oil, rubber, textiles, chemicals, solar panels Exports - partners: Singapore 13.9%, China 13%, Japan 9.5%, US 9.4%, Thailand 5.7%, Hong Kong 4.7%, India 4.1% (2015) Imports - commodities: electronics, machinery, petroleum products, plastics, vehicles, iron and steel products, chemicals Imports - partners: China 18.8%, Singapore 12%, US 8.1%, Japan 7.8%, Thailand 6.1%, South Korea 4.5%, Indonesia 4.5% (2015) Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Malaysia in numbers Malaysia Key Statistical Data.
Background: Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country in Southeast Asia and one of the wealthiest and most developed countries, outranked in GNP only by Singapore and oil-rich Brunei. The Federation of Malaya became an independent country on 31 August 1957. On 16 September 1963 the federation was enlarged by the accession of the states of Singapore, Sabah (formerly British North Borneo) and Sarawak. The name "Malaysia" was adopted from that date. Singapore left the federation on 9 August 1965. border countries: Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand related countries: United Kingdom
Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Malaysia Malaysia is a federation of 13 states, the country's political system is a constitutional monarchy based on the British Westminster parliamentary system. The nine Malay States (Sultanates) are constitutionally headed by a traditional ruler of royal descent. The representative head of state is the king, who is chosen every five years from the ranks of the rulers of the nine Sultanates according to the principle of rotation. Executive power is vested in the cabinet led by the prime minister, who is the head of government. National Palace Malaysia Official website of the ruler of Malaysia (Yang di-Pertuan Agong). Conference of Rulers (Majlis Raja-Raja) Official website of the Council of Rulers of Malaysia, the council consists of the nine rulers of the Malay states, and the governors or Yang di-Pertua Negeri, the other four states. The council's responsibility is the election of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) and his deputy, every five years. Federal Government of Malaysia (Kerajaan Persekutuan Malaysia) Malaysia's government official website. Prime Minister's Office Official website of the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Parlimen Malaysia Official Website of the national assembly of Malaysia. The bicameral parliament consists of the lower house, the House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat) and the upper house, the Senate (Dewan Negara). Kementerian Luar Negeri Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations Malaysia's Permanent Mission to the UN. High Commission of Malaysia Official Website of High Commission of Malaysia, London Malaysia's Missions Worldwide List of addresses of Malaysia's Missions Worldwide. Foreign Missions in Malaysia List of addresses of Foreign Missions in Malaysia. Visa Information Visa Malaysia Visa Requirement for Foreigners. Malaysian States Johor The State of Johor (Johore). Kedah State Government The State of Kedah. Kelantan The State of Kelantan. Melaka The Historic City State of Malaysia. Negeri Sembilan The State of Negeri Sembilan. Pahang The State of Pahang. Penang Penag Government site (in Bahasa Melayu). Perak The State of Perak. Perlis Kerajaan Negeri Perlis, the State of Perlis. Sabah The State of Sabah. Sarawak The State of Sarawak. Selangor The State of Selangor. Terengganu The State of Terengganu (Trengganu). Maps Map of Peninsular Malaysia Map of West Malaysia showing the search area where Malaysian Airlines flight MH 370 is supposed to be found. Political Map of Malaysia Map of Malaysia showing Malaysia's 13 states (negeri). Google Map Malaysia Searchable map and satellite view of Malaysia. Google Map Kuala Lumpur Searchable map and satellite view of Malaysia's capital city. Google Map Johor Bahru Searchable map and satellite view of Johor Bahru (JB), Malaysia's second largest city. Map of the South China Sea Map of the South China Sea region. Map of Southeast Asia Map of the Southeast Asia region. Map of Asia Reference Map of Asia.

News

Daily Express
Independent National Newspaper of East Malaysia.
Free Malaysia Today (FMT)
Malaysia related news.
New Straits Times
Tabloid style online news.
The Star
Malaysian News for the world.

Aliran online
Monthly magazin; Malaysia's first multi-ethnic reform movement dedicated to justice, freedom and solidarity.
Malaysia Today
Malaysia magazine by Raja Petra Kamaruddin providing news and commentary critical of the administration.

Malay language newspaper
Berita Harian
Malay News.
Harian Metro
Most circulated Malay language newspaper.
Utusan Malaysia
Malay language newspaper.

Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur
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Arts & Culture Dr. Mahadare MahaDARE the Cartoon, Satire on Asian Politics & Social Issues. Malay Films (filemelayu.cjb.net) Films from Malaysia.	Dayak cultural dancers with Mount Santubong in the background. © MTPB

Business & Economy

Malaysia, a middle-income country, it has transformed itself since the 1970s from a mainly agricultural producer of raw materials into an emerging multi-sector economy. Malaysia is attempting to achieve high-income status by 2020 and to move farther up the value-added production chain by attracting investments in Islamic finance, high technology industries, biotechnology, and services. Exports - particularly of electronics, oil and gas, palm oil and rubber - remain a significant driver of the economy.

Central Bank of Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange

Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Malaysian business information.

Malaysian Products
Proton
Malaysia's first car manufacturer.
Perodua
Malaysia's second automobile manufacturer.

Transportation

__Airlines

AirAsia
Malaysian low cost airline.
Malaysia Airlines
Serves over 100 destinations in Asia, Australia, USA and Europe.

Malaysia's International Airports with their IATA airport codes:

KLIA
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA code: KUL

Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, second busiest airport in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur International Airport; IATA code: BKI

Kuching International Airport
Sarawak's main airport; IATA code: KCH

Langkawi International Airport
On the island of Langkawi; IATA code: LGK

Penang International Airport
On the island of Penang; IATA code: PEN

Senai International Airport
Sultan Ismail International Airport near Johor Bahru
IATA code: JHB.

Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad
Malaysian airport company who manages most of the airports in Malaysia.

__Railroad
KTMB - Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad
Malaysia railway network system.

Travel and Tour Consumer Information

Destination Malaysia - Country Guides

Tourism Malaysia
Official Website of Tourism Malaysia.

Tourism Malaysia II
Official site of The Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB).

Malaysia Guide
by the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board New York.

Tourism Negeri Sembilan
Travel and tourism guide to Negeri Sembilan state.
Sabah Tourism Board
Travel and tourism guide to Sabah state.
Sarawak Tourism Board
Travel and tourism guide to Sarawak state.
Tourism Terengganu
A travel and tourism guide to the Malaysian state on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia.

City Guides
Kuala Lumpur
Government of the City of Kuala Lumpur.
Vision KL
Kuala Lumpur City Magazine.

Petronas Towers at night.
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Education University of Malaya The oldest and most prestigious university in the country, the public research university is located in Kuala Lumpur. Universiti Teknologi (UTM) Official web portal of the University of Technology, the public research University in Johor Bahru. Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia The National Library of Malaysia.	Iban Women at Citrawarna (Colors, a festival of culture) © MTPB


Environment & Nature Department of Environment Official site of the Malaysian Department of Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment.


History Malaysia : History Summary about Malaysia's history by the Commonwealth of Nations organization. History of Malaysia Wikipedia article about Malaysia's history. National Archives of Malaysia Custodian of the Nation's Heritage.