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Basic Information Student Resource Center Junior
Capital City : Kuala Lumpur
Anthem: Negaraku (TO LISTEN) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNKhr_o5wUA
Population:28,728,607
Flag:
Languages Student Resource Center Junior
• Malay is the national language in Malaysia.
• Most Malaysians are bilingual or multilingual.
• Languages spoken include :
Tamil, Telugu, Chinese ,
Punjabi, Thai , Iban , and
Kadazan.
Geography : Western Malaysia Lands and Peoples
• Most of Western Malaysia is covered by thick swampland &
forests • It makes up about 40% of Malaysia altogether. • Pahang River is the longest river in Western Malaysia , starting
near the top of Mount Tahon and flowing out into the South China Sea and is navigable nearly the whole way.
Eastern Malaysia Lands and Peoples
• Mostly made up of swamps, rainforests, and
mountain ranges.
• Only about 18% of Malaysia’s population lives in Eastern Malaysia.
• The Crocker Range (mountains) run through Eastern Malaysia
Cuisine ABC-CLIO World Geography
• Most meals in Malaysia consist
of nasi (rice).
• Some popular dishes include:
Satays (shown in last slide)
Nasi Lemak
Nasi Degang
Rendang
.
Etiquette ABC-CLIO World Geography
• Must take shoes off before entering any houses or places of worship
• It is considered rude if you point the soles on your feet toward anyone
• It is disrespectful to cross your legs in front of anyone , especially your elders.
• Older people aren’t addressed by their given name. They are usually called “Aunty” or “Uncle” to show respect.
Holidays ABC_CLIO World Geography
Chinese New Year – January 23-24
Mouloud(Muhammad's B-day) – February 4
Labor Day – May 1
Vesak Day – May 17
Muharram – November 14
Feast of Sacrifice – October 25
Housing and Buildings Lands and Peoples
• More modern buildings are found in larger & more populated parts of Malaysia.
• In villages , people usually live in houses that are elevated by small posts to protect themselves from wildlife & floods. These houses are cheap & can be constructed quickly.
Government Student Resource Center Junior
• Malaysia's government is a constitutional monarchy.
• Every 5 years a new king is elected by the Council of Rulers.
• Malaysia has a bicameral legislature consists of an appointed Senate and a House of Representatives.
• Their judicial branch includes the Federal Court, High Court of Borneo, and the High Court of Malaya.
Fashion ABC-CLIO World Geography
• Men will usually wear the baju melayu. • Women used to wear the kemban, but that has been replaced by the baju kurung. • Women will also wear a shawl or headscarf with their outfits.
Natural Resources ABC-CLIO World Geography
Malaysia produces & exports : Bauxite Feldspar Gold Kaolin Mica Tin Natural gas Domestic oil
Religion ABC-CLIO World Geography
• Malaysia’s official religion is Islam , more than 60 % of the population practices the religion.
• 19% of the people in Malaysia are Buddhist.
• 6% of the people in Malaysia practice Hinduism.
Education Student Resource Center Junior
Lands and Peoples
• Required to go to school for 9 years.
• Compulsory education is free.
• Many children get sent to college on scholarships or government loans.
• Literacy rate of 92%.
Tourism Student Resource Center Junior
• In 2003 there were 10,576,915 tourists that visited Malaysia.
• 114,380 hotels in Malaysia. • Best hotels are in Kuala Lumpur. • Recently though tourists have been told
to avoid the east coast of Sabah because its been the scene of kidnappings and terrorist attacks on foreign visitors.
Music ABC-CLIO World Geography
• Malaysian music is influenced mainly by forms of Chinese, Indian, and Islamic music.
• Most music centers around percussion & wind instruments.
• Malaysians listen to forms of folk music like dondang sayang & ronggeng.
Transportation Student Resource Center Junior
• Roadway system has 61,342 miles of roads
• 118 airports , but most international flights leave through Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
• 4,533 miles of waterways
• 1,149 miles of railroads
Climate Student Resource Center Junior
oHigh humidity
o Temperatures range from 73°F to 88°F all year round.
oHeavy rainfall
oAverage of 100 inches of rain every year.
Labor Student Resource Center Junior
• In 2005, an estimated 10.67 million Malaysians were employed.
• The working age is 14.
• In 2012, the government set a specific minimum wage.
• The minimum wage is set at $297 per month.
Plants Student Resource Center Junior
• 59% of Malaysia is tropical rainforest.
Western Malaysia :
-camphor, ebony, sandalwood, teak, & palm trees.
Eastern Malaysia :
-400 species of tall hardwoods & semi hardwoods.
-buttercups, violets, and valerians.
Animals Student Resource Center Junior
Western Malaysia :
-malayan bison, deer, wild pigs, tree shrews, honey bears, forest cats, civets, monkeys, crocodiles, huge lizards, and snakes.
Eastern Malaysia :
-large butterflies, colored birds, and a great wealth of other insect and bird species.
Currency Student Resource Center Junior
• A ringgit in Malaysia means dollar.
• Each ringgit is divided into 100 sens or cents.
• There are 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, & 1 ringgit that are coins.
• Ringgits come in 1’s, 5’s, 10’s, 20’s, 100’s, 500’s, & 1000’s.
• 1 U.S. Dollar = 3.78 Ringgits
Sports Student Resource Center Junior
• Some sports Malaysians like to play are : -volleyball
-field hockey
-basketball
-rugby
-squash
-cricket
-kickball(sepaktkraw)
-soccer(football)
• Badminton is a favorited sport in Malaysia, they even compete in the World Badminton Championships.
Marriage Student Resource Center Junior
• Close friends and family arrange marriages, but the couple must still give full consent.
• Boys are expected to marry by the ages 25-28.
• Wedding feasts are usually attended by all villagers.
• Weddings are usually held in hotels or large community halls.
Traditions ABC-CLIO World Geography
• When a Malay Muslim dies, the body is placed on a bed facing the mecca.
• Malaysians shake hands when greeting eachother.
• The women can only nod and smile when greeting a male.
• You are usually offered a refreshment when going to a guests home.
Defense Student Resource Center Junior
• Total number of people in : Army = 80,000
Navy = 15,000
Airforce = 15,000
• In 2005, Malaysia helped in 10 United Nations peacekeeping missions.
• That year the defense budget was 2.47 billion.
Technology Student Resource Center Junior
• In 2002, all of Malaysia’s research & development cost $1.5 million.
• In that same year 58% of manufactured exports were high-tech.
• Some technology research buildings in Kuala Lumpur include the Malaysian Institute of Microelectronic Systems (MIMOS), and the Rubber Research Institute of Malaysia.
Environment Student Resource Center Junior
• Malaysia produces over 1.5 million tons of waste on average annually.
• In 2007 there was an estimated 911 species endangered in Malaysia.
• Discharge of oil by vessels in Malaysian waters is prohibited.
• Malaysia has also passed many environmental laws, including the Environmental Quality Act of 1974.
Natural Disasters Student Resource Center Junior
• In December 2004 , a tsunami hit Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Less than 100 people in Malaysia were killed.
• In August 2005 , smoke covered Kuala Lumpur due to some forest fires that 8 out of 10 Malaysian companies had caused.
Ethnicity Groups Student Resource Center Junior
• Malays - 50.4%
• Chinese - 23.7%
• Bumiputras - 11%
• Indians - 7.1%
• Other groups - 7.8%
Media Student Resource Center Junior
• Malaysia’s telecommunication system is government owned.
• In 2001, Malaysia had 35 AM and 391 FM radio stations.
• In 2009, there were 15.3 million Internet users in Malaysia
• Most of their technology is modern and up to date.
Agriculture Student Resource Center Junior
• 16% of people in Malaysia have a job in agriculture.
• Also, 8.6% of export earnings were due to agriculture.
• In Malaysia they produce crops such as oil palm, cocoa, pineapples, and rice.
Dependencies Student Resource Center Junior
• As of now Malaysia does not have any territories or colonies.
Energy & Power Student Resource Center Junior
• Malaysia has a lot of oil & natural gas making it a key part of the world’s energy markets.
• In 2002, energy production was about 67 billion kWh.
• It produces coal & exports liquefied natural gas.
Forestry Student Resource Center Junior
• 33% of the forest area is located in Western Malaysia, 22% in Sabah, and 45% in Sarawak.
• In 2004, exports of timber made up about 4.1% of total exports.
• Because of the National Forestry Policy of 1978, exports of sawn logs are being reduced.
Fishing Student Resource Center Junior
• Fish is a primary source of nutrition in Malaysia.
• In 2003, exports of fisheries products were valued at 435.1 million.
• Freshwater fishing occurs in paddy fields & irrigation ditches and only account for 2% of the total catch.
Health Student Resource Center Junior
• High standard of health
• 3 main hospitals:
- Subang Jaya Hospital, General Hospital, and Penang Adventist Hospital.
• Their tuberculosis death toll has been going down since 1961.
• 80% of the population has access to health care.