Malaysia

Malaysia or known as Malaya during British administrator is a country that consists of thirteen states and three federal territories in Southeast Asia with a total landmass of 329,847 square kilometers (127,355 sq mi). Nine states Johor, Pahang, Perak, Kedah, Selangor, Kelantan, Treangganu, Perak and Perlis rules by the Sultan and others by Chief Minister. Putrajaya, Labuan and Kuala Lumpur rules by Federal Territory Government.

The capital city of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur or known as KL by local, Kuala Lumpur now well known as a great shopping destination as well as a great night time spot and entertainment hub, while Putrajaya become as Malaysia Government Administrator center. Malaysia is separated into two regions Peninsular Malaysia consist Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, N. Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Pahang, Treangganu, Kelantan, Federal Territory and Malaysian Borneo consist Sabah, Sarawak and Federal Territory Labuan by the South China Sea.

Politic of Malaysia

Malaysia's head of state is the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (referred to as the ‘King' or 'The Agong') and the government is headed by a Prime Minister. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is elected to a five-year term among the nine hereditary Sultans of the Malay states; the other four states, which have titular Governors, do not participate in the selection. Malaysia PM's office, Putrajaya Malaysia is a federal constitutional elective monarchy. The system of government in Malaysia is closely modeled on that of Westminster parliamentary system, a legacy of British colonial rule. The Kings become the unity symbol while all the administration works done by elect Prime Minister. Currently Malaysia Prime Minister is Datuk Abdullah Ahmad Badawi until March 2009.

Malaysia Population

Malaysia had a population about 26 million and rapidly growing as government targeted to get 70 million population by year 2020. Malaysia has a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society where by Malaysian society is mainly dominated by the Malays local people or bumiputra, consisting of 62% Malays, 24% Chinese, 8% Indians. Due of open door policy by Malaysia government to recruit foreign worker from others country working in several unpopular industry such factory and plantation, Malaysia been fill by face of Asia such Vietnamese, Thailand, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Korean, Japanese, Filipino, Turks, Arabic and Indonesian in Malaysia. That the reason Malaysia known as “Malaysia Truly Asia”.

Religion in Malaysia

Islam is the official religion in Malaysia, but others religion such Christian and Buddha are free to practice; you can see lot of Mosque, Temple and Church in Malaysia. Most of Temple and Church is legacy during British administrator when they bring in Indian and Chinese worker working in plantation and tin mining.

Malaysia Languages

Malay is official languages in Malaysia, most of Malaysian able to understand and can speak English, besides Malay and English, other languages such Tamil, Urdu, Mandarin and Cantonese widely used in Malaysia as their ancestor languages. Malaysia also had a school using a specific languages such Tamil and Mandarin.

In the past, Malays using Arabic script for written, over the time during British Administrator Roman script overtook Arabic script. This was largely due to the influence of the colonial education system, which taught children in Romanized writing rather than in Arabic script. However Arabic scrip or known as Jawi, Tamil and Chinese scrip still been teach at the school in Malaysia. You will surprise most of Malaysian able to speak and write more then one languages.

Malaysia Culture

One of the unique characteristics of Malaysian culture is its celebration of various festivals and events. As multiracial and culture the year is filled with colorful, exhilarating and exciting activities. Some are religious and solemn but others are vibrous, joyous events. One interesting feature of the main festivals here is the 'open house' custom whereby when Malaysians celebrating the festival invite friends and family to come by their homes for some traditional delicacies and fellowship. Other major holidays include Chinese New Year the Buddhist holiday of Wesak , Deepavali, the Hindu festival of lights (around November) and Christmas. The Prime Minister and member Parliament of Malaysia also had a special open house celebration for all Malaysian to meet and wishes the Minister.

Malaysia Weather

Malaysia is located near the equator and experiences a tropical climate. Generally Malaysia only has two seasons, the dry season is from May to September and the rainy season is from September to March. Malaysia has year round sunshine with temperature ranging from 21ºC - 32ºC on low land while at highland temperature as low as 16ºC, humidity level 82% - 95%. Malaysia annual rainfall quiet heavy at 2500mm (100 inches). While it does get torrential seasonal rain especially on evening, but it’s only last for one to two hours only, this should not turn you off this paradise. Its rainfall is very seasonal and typical of any equatorial climate.

The landscape of Malaysia ranges from lush rainforests to towering rocky hills. Its rainforests are full of all types of flora and fauna with over 450 species of birds that are native to the islands of Malaysia. There are also over 160 different species of snake. Other wildlife of Malaysia includes bears, crocodiles, elephants, leopards, monkeys, panthers and rhinoceroses. Malaysia has over 200 tropical islands making it a refuge for all sorts of water sports. Its tropical resorts are full of white sandy beaches and provide a vast paradise, while beneath the warm tropical waters; a unique world waits to be explored.

As a modern country, all cities in Malaysia are well connected by modern highway. All the cities in Malaysia can be access by Train, Air plane, Buses, Ferry or hiring private tour guide. Traveler can travel hassle free and safe.

Calling your home from Malaysia

There two way the cheapest way to call your home from Malaysia

  1. If you using landline you can buy IDD card from convenience store such 7 Eleven, its come in value RM10, RM50 and RM100. Do not using this IDD card if you made a call from your mobile.
  2. If you using mobile phone, get a DIGI Sim card its cost you about RM10 then top up another RM30 or RM50, its can last about 20 - 30 minutes call time. Make sure your handphone not locked to your network.

Calling Malaysia from you home

  1. Malaysia international dialing code start with 6, from your landline phone just press 006 follow the are code such 03, 04, 07 then phone number such 12345678, from your mobile phone just add +6 then follow by Malaysia mobile operator code such 017. 013, 019, 016 or 016 then the mobile number 1234567. Its wll look like this +60312345678 for land line in Malaysia, +60121234567 for mobile phone in Malaysia.

Activity in Malaysia

Whatever the reason you travel to Malaysia, there are always has some things Malaysia to offer.

Things you can do during your vacation in Malaysia.

  1. Diving - Malaysia has beautiful island, world richest marine environment, clear warm water, sandy beaches make it the perfect sites for divers from around the world. Divers can see amazing exotic under marine habitat such Turtle, Hammerhead Sharks, Coral Reef, Frogfish, Ghost Pipefish and Barracudas, keeps divers coming back time and time again. Malaysia dive center fully compliance to international recognized dive agency such Padi, SSI and SSAC.
  2. Spa – Malaysia, a multi culture country has wide range of traditional spa treatment handed down from generation to generation, this including ancient Ayurvedic treatments from India, reflexology, accupressure and Shiatsu practices founded in China, among others, have a deep understanding of the human body, dispensing herbal recipes for baths, massage oils and scrubs.
  3. Golfing – Most of Malaysia international golf courses have been designed by world famous golf designer such Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent-Jones, Max Wexler and Ted Parslow. Malaysia has all year sun shine weather giving an advantages to golfer to play thru out the year.
  4. Weddings & Honeymoons – You can choose your wedding style Malay, Chinese, Indian or Western in Malaysia. To get more information please contact Malaysia embassy at your respective country.
  5. Food – Variety type of food from all over the world can be found in Malaysia. The best part is most of restaurant in Malaysia open 24 hours.
  6. Shopping – With vast number of shopping complex, Malaysia is the great places to shopping. From the antique and the exotic to modern electronic and audio-visual equipment, the constantly changing product range available in Malaysia includes an extensive collection of designer labels from the fashion capitals of the world.
  7. National Parks – Malaysia has the oldest tropical rain jungle in the world located at well preserved National Parks, the great places to see Malaysia exotic flora and fauna.
  8. Malaysia My Second Home – Cheaper cost of living, friendly people and warm weather make Malaysia as choice for retire expatriate community to settle down. Malaysian Government encourages this program by setting up a counsel to make it easier for expatriates to retire here.
  9. Theme Parks – Malaysia has variety of themed park and water park to suit all level of age, traveler can try the biggest themed park in Malaysia, Genting Highland Themed Park at 3000 meter.
  10. Ecotourism - Malaysia has well preserved virgin rainforest, covering almost 60% of Malaysia jungle unchanged for millions of years. Traveler can enjoy the outdoor activities, such as caving, hiking, jungle trekking, white water rafting, rock climbing, bird watching, river cruising and much more.

Malaysia Public Holiday.

Due of Malaysia has multi culture and several ethnic, Malaysia probably has the most public holiday in the world. Here the list of public holiday according to religion in Malaysia.

  1. Malay – Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Qurban, Awal Muharam,

  2. Chinese – Chinese New Year, Wesak

  3. Indian – Divali, Thaipusam, Sikhs celebrate the Vaisakhi, the Sikh New Year.

  4. Others - Good Friday (East Malaysia only), Christmas, Hari Gawai of the Ibans (Dayaks), Pesta Menuai (Pesta Kaamatan) of the Kadazan-Dusuns are also celebrated in Malaysia.

 

Even Malaysia has so many race, ethnic, culture and languages, they living in harmony and peace. Its well worth to visit Malaysia as your vacations spot.

 

 

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