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Malaysia at a Glance

Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy in Asia, consisting of thirteen states and three federal territories. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. It is separated by South China sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo. Peninsular Malaysia shares its borders with Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia. Malaysia Borneo shares its borders with Brunei, Indonesia and Philippines. So Malaysia is like two countries in one. The Peninsular Malaysia exhibits multicultural influences from Malay, Chinese and India whereas Borneo hosts a wild jungle of orang-utan, granite peaks and remote tribes. Malaysia is the 67th largest country with a land area of 329,847 km2. It is a multicultural society where the Malays make up a 52% majority, Chinese are 27%, 9% are Indian and others at 13.5%. Hence, there is a mixture of different religions, faiths and beliefs with Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam etc.
Area329847 Square KilometersCapitalKuala LumpurPopulation30.02 MillionOfficial LanguagesMalaysianCurrencyRinggitTime DifferenceMalaysia is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of India. (IST+2:30hrs)ISD Code+60BoundaryMalaysia shares its borders with Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei.

  • Visa Requirements

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    Indian citizens need a visa to visit Malaysia. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return.

  • Overview

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    Malaysia is a multi-cultural society. The main ethnic groups are the native Malays as well as large populations of Chinese, and Indians. Malaysia is a country that celebrates its diversity. Whereas in most other countries there is a trend towards creating a homogeneous society for the purpose of national unity, in Malaysia the various races are heartened to keep their racial names and their languages. They are encouraged to practise their respective religions and to embrace not only their own culture, but also of fellow citizens. Everything from its people to its architecture reflects a colourful heritage and an incorporated culture. Malays, Chinese, Indians and many other ethnic groups have lived together in Malaysia for generations. All these cultures have influenced each other, creating a truly Malaysian culture.

  • Overview

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    Malaysian cuisine is truly fusion food. Like its multicultural population, its cuisine is all about fusion of flavours, ingredients and traditions. For a traditional Malay meal, rice is considered as the centrepiece of a meal. Malaysian cuisine also consists of adaptations of authentic dishes from India, as well as original creations inspired by the diverse food culture of Malaysia.

  • Nasi Dagang

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    Nasi dagang is a fantastically tasty dish, consisting of rice steamed in coconut milk, fish curry and extra ingredients such as fried shaved coconut, solok lada, hard-boiled eggs and vegetable pickles.
    It is a well-known breakfast food in the states on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

  • Charsiew Rice

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    Long, gorgeous fatty strips of seasoned boneless pork are skewered with long forks and placed in a covered oven or over a fire. The meat is seasoned with a mixture of honey, spice powder, fermented tofu, dark soy sauce and hoisin sauce. A sugar coat is sometimes used in the place of honey to give char siu its characteristic shiny glaze.

  • Nasi Lemak

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    Regular white rice is literally soaked in coconut cream and then steamed to give a gorgeous, aroma of coconut-perfumed white rice. It is then wrapped in banana leaf or served on a plate and eaten with the other side dishes. Sometimes a knotted pandan leaf, or ginger or a stalk of lemongrass is thrown into it to make the rice more fragrant.

  • Overview

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    Malaysia is a multitude of cultural celebrations and festivals. A visit during the festive season is must if you want to watch Malaysian culture up-close.

  • Chinese New Year

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    The celebration lasts for 15 days. Fireworks, lion dances, the prominence of the colour red, and open houses with scrumptious Chinese meals are the most common sights during these 15 days. Chap Goh Mei, or the 15th night of Chinese New Year, symbolises the end of the festival.

  • Vesak Day

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    It is a holiday observed traditionally by the worshipers of Lord Buddha. Vesak Day is celebrated by Buddhists throughout the world as ‘Buddha’s Birthday’. It is a special day being commemorated in the honour of the birth, enlightenment as well as passing away of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha.

  • National Day

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    Hari Merdeka or Independence Day is a national day of Malaysia commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule in 1957, celebrated on August 31 each year. Malaysia's National Day is characterized by public performances and parades. Parades begin from Merdeka Square with His Majesty as the presiding guest of the event in Kuala Lumpur.

  • Mooncake Festival

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    The Mooncake Festival in Malaysia is held in the eighth month of the year. The festival is celebrated to signify the end of the harvesting season but it also celebrates the overthrow of the Mongol warlords in ancient China. The festival is celebrated with colourful lantern processions during night. Mooncakes are speciality of this festival.

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