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Introduction
History
Government
Malaysia Links
INTRODUCTION
Malaysia is a tropical paradise situated 7 degrees north of the Equator in the heart of Southeast Asia. It comprises Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia) and the two states of Sabah and Sarawak (East Malaysia) on the island of Borneo. Together they cover a total area of 329,758 sq. km. The climate is warm and humid throughout the year with cooler temperatures in the hill resorts. Temperatures range from 21 degree C to 32 degree C. Average annual rainfall varies from 2,000mm - 2,500mm and humidity is high all year round.
Malaysia is a multi-racial country with a population approximately 22 million. This consists of the main racial groups of Malays, Chinese and Indians and a very diverse group of indigenous people in Sabah and Sarawak. Bahasa Melayu is the national language but English is widely spoken. Besides that, Mandarin and Indian language is used too. Islam is the official religion but Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and other religions are practised freely.
Malaysia is 8 hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of the U.S.Pacific Standard Time.
HISTORY
Malaysia's history has been one of continual interaction with foreign powers and influences because of its strategic position between the Indian Ocean the South China Sea which has made it the meeting place for traders and travellers.
Hindu-Buddhist influence was strong in the northwest before the coming of Islam. Archaeological findings at Bujang Valley in the state of Kedah furnishes evidences of a Hindu-Buddhist civilisation that dated back to 300 AD. It flourished as an important centre of trade and commerce until the 13th century when Malacca, abundant in spices, attracted colonial powers. By 1511, Malacca fell to the Portuguese, then in 1641 the Dutch took over and finally the British in 1815. The British consolidated their hold on the Malay states following Francis Light's arrival in Penang in 1786.
Across the seas on the island of Borneo, Sarawak was ruled by a British adventure, James Brooke and his descendants since 1841. In 1888, Sarawak and North Borneo (Sabah) became British protectorates.
In the 1930s, the first stirrings of Malayan nationalism were felt. Following the end of World War II, there was a resurgence of the nationalism movement cumulating in the independence for the Federation of Malaya on 31 August 1957.
In 1963, Malaysia was formed. Today Malaysia is a prominent member of the ten-members Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) which comprises Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myammar, Philippines , Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
GOVERNMENT
Malaysia comprises 13 states known as Johore, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Perak, Penang, Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan, Trengganu, Pahang of Peninsular Malaysia and two states of Sabah and Sarawak and two federal territories Kuala Lumpur and Labuan (an island off the coast of Sabah). Nine of the states have a hereditary ruler respectively, from which the Supreme Head of State, the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (King) is elected every five years. The government is based on parliamentary democracy. The Prime Minister heads the Cabinet of Ministers.
TRAVELLER'S GUIDE
| Eco-Tourist | Beach-Comber | Hill-Loper |
| Person-Of-Taste | Bargin-Hunter | Culture-Person |Here consists of 6 variety choices of Traveller's Guide as stated above:
Malaysia is a genetic treasure house with 14,500 pecies of flowering plants and trees, over 200 species of mammals, 600 species od snakes, 80 species of lizards and thousands of insects. Please select your choice?
| Taman Negara | Endau-Rompin | Sipilok Orang Utan Sanctuary |
| Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary | Kinabalu Park | Niah National Park |
| Gunung Mulu National Park |
Malaysia's coastline contains numerous white sandy beaches, some teeming with holiday makers in fiesta mood, others offering total solitude for the visitor in search of peace and tranquillity. Some of the recommended beaches are states as below :- Please select your choice?
| Penang Island | Langkawi Island | Pangkor Island | Port Dickson |
| Bidara Cape | Kundur Beach | Keling Cape | Besar Island |
| Desaru Beach | Sibu Island | Cherating Beach | Tioman Island |
| Jara Cape | Perhentian Island | Redang Island | Kapas Island |
| Cahaya Bulan Beach | Melody Beach |
Malaysia's hill resorts offer a welcome respite from the high humidity of the lowlands. At the resort, a quiet walk in the jungle, a climb ups the mountain, a round of golf or simply relaxing in the cool atmosphere - these are the enviable options open to a visitor. Here are some recommended hill and mountain states as below :- Please select your choice?
| Genting Highlands | Cameron Highlands | Mount Kinabalu |
| Fraser Hill | Maxwell Hill |
MALAYSIA LINKS
Fascinating Malaysia - Malaysia Tourism
Malaysia Homepage - Jaring Homepage
Malaysia Homepage
Welcome To Malaysia-web
Malaysia Online
Malaysian ESCAPE!
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