Nations Online
Countries of the World
|
||
Nations Online Countries of the World |
||
 |
Home  Earth
Continents Asia Malaysia |
Local Time = UTC +8h: Fri-Aug-29 10:40 |
___ MalaysiaDestination 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 Malaysian Borneo (or East Malaysia) located on the northern part of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia and surrounding the Sultanate of Brunei. On this page you will find comprehensive information about the country in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history. You will have access to newspapers from Malaysia and you will find extensive travel and tourism information. |
 Petronas Twin Towers Kuala Lumpur © MTPB | |
|
     |
|
Federation of Malaysia | Persekutuan Malaysia |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Malaysia 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 |
 Official Name: Persekutuan Malaysia short form: Malaysia int'l long form: Federation of Malaysia ISO Country Code: my 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 sq. km. (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: 25.5 million. 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 partners: USA 19.6%, Singapore 15.7%, Japan 10.7%, China 6.5%, Hong Kong 6.5%, Thailand 4.4% (2003) Imports partners: Japan 17.3%, USA 15.5%, Singapore 11.9%, China 8.8%, South Korea 5.5%, Taiwan 5%, Germany 4.7%, Thailand 4.6% (2003) Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) |
|
| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of MalaysiaPrime Minister's OfficeDato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's office. Parlimen Malaysia The Malaysian Parliament. Malaysian Civil Service Link A gateway to Malaysian Government Information and online services. 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. Malaysian Embassy London UK Malaysia's Embassy in the United Kingdom. Malaysia's Missions Worldwide List of addresses of Malaysia's Missions Worldwide. Foreign Missions in Malaysia List of addresses of Foreign Missions in Malaysia. 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 MalaysiaPolitical Map of Malaysia showing also administrative regions.  Google
Map MalaysiaZoomable satellite view of Malaysia. Google
Map Kuala LumpurZoomable satellite view of Malaysia. Map
of Southeast AsiaMap of the Southeast Asia region. Map of AsiaReference Map of Asia. |
|
 |
|
NewsDaily ExpressIndependent National Newspaper of East Malaysia. New Malaysia Free Press (NMFP) Malaysia related news agencies headlines. New Straits Times New Straits Times 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. Malay language newspaper Berita Harian Malay News. Harian Metro Most circulated Malay language newspaper. Utusan Malaysia Malay language newspaper. |
 Dayak cultural dancers with Mount Santubong in the background. © MTPB |
|
|
|
Arts & CultureDr. MahadareMahaDARE the Cartoon, Satire on Asian Politics & Social Issues. Malay Films (filemelayu.cjb.net) Films from Malaysia. |
|
|
|
|
Business & EconomyCentral Bank of MalaysiaKuala 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 Airline, until now Asia's only 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. |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Destination Malaysia - Country GuidesTourism Malaysia 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. |
 Iban Women at Citrawarna © MTPB |
|
|
|
|
EducationPerpustakaan Negara MalaysiaThe National Library of Malaysia. Student.Com.my Malaysia's Student Network. University of Malaya The first university in the country, Kuala Lumpur. Universiti Teknologi |
|
|
|
EnvironmentDepartment of EnvironmentOfficial site of the Malaysian Department of Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment. |
|
|
|
HistoryNational Archives of MalaysiaCustodian of the Nation's Heritage. |
|
|
|
||||
SearchCariMalaysia Search Engine. Malaysia Directory Malaysian Search Engine Portal. Newsgroup of Malaysia soc.culture.malaysia Additional Information on MalaysiaBBC News Country Profile: MalaysiaGovernments on the WWW: Malaysia Open Directory: Malaysia Reporters sans frontières - Malaysia Press Freedom Malaysia - 2004 Annual Report. Wikipedia: Malaysia The World Factbook -- Malaysia |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Writing
about this country:If you're interested in writing about this country for One World - Nations Online, submit your article.  If
you have relevant information about this country, please send
us your comment If
you know a site, that should be listed here, please suggest
it. If
you don't find what you are looking for please send me a request. |
|
|
 |
 |
  |
|
|
|
Other Countries in Southeast Asia:
Brunei | Cambodia | East Timor | Indonesia | Laos | Myanmar | Philippines | Singapore | Thailand | Vietnam Countries of the World:
A - C | D - G
| H - L | M - P
| Q - T | U - Z
Continents: Africa | The Americas | Asia | Australia/Oceania | Europe |
| The Malaysia page was last modified on: Wednesday, 13-Aug-2008 09:56:31 CEST |
|
One World - Nations Online .:. let's care for this planet Made to improve cross-cultural understanding and global awareness. |
| Site Map
| Information Sources | Advertise
with OWNO | Disclaimer: Privacy Policy, etc. Contact: info@nationsonline.org | Copyright © 1998-2008 :: nationsonline.org |
