Malaysia is a federation of thirteen states in Southeast Asia. The country consists of two geographical regions divided by the South China Sea: Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo. Peninsula Malaysia shares a land border on the north with Thailand and is connected by the Johor-Singapore Causeway and the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link to the south with Singapore. It consists of nine sultanates (Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor and Terengganu), two states headed by governors (Malacca and Penang), and two federal territories (Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur). Malaysian Borneo (or East Malaysia) occupies the northern part
of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia and surrounding the Sultanate of Brunei. It consists of the states of Sabah and Sarawak and the federal territory of Labuan. Malaysia is a country on the move. From a country dependent on agriculture and primary commodities in the sixties, Malaysia has today become an export- driven economy spurred on by high technology, knowledge-based and capital-intensive industries.
Today, Malaysia offers the world its Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) which brings together a legislative framework and a next-generation
telecommunications infrastructure in eco-friendly surroundings to create the best environment for the development of multimedia industries. Singapore's strategic location, excellent facilities, fascinating cultural contrasts and tourist attractions contribute to its success as a leading destination for both business and pleasure. |
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Area: 329,847 square kilometers |
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Population: 26 million |
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Language: Malay/Mandarin/Tamil/English |
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Islam, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Judaism |
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Currency: Ringgit Malaysia (exchange rate/ MYR1 : USD 0.29) |
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Voltage: 240 volts AC, 50 Hz |
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Weather (Temperature): Range of 24 to 31 degrees Celsius(75 to 88 Fahrenheit) |
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Calling code: +60 |
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