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About Malaysia

 

An Introduction

Malaysia, truly Asia:  Melting pot of cultures, religions, and a vacationers paradise where you can experience a whole gamut of Asian sights, tastes and sounds. Endowed with magnificent scenic wonders and a colourful thriving cosmopolitan elegance, with rainforests dating back 130 million years that still retain their ancient splendors while bustling cities and towns boasts of modern day sophistication.

 

 

 

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States of Malaysia

13 States and the Federal Territories 

Map with State flags

People

The people of Malaysia come from a number of different ethnic groups mainly Malays, Chinese, Indians, with the indigenous Eurasians and the indigenous Orang Asli of the peninsula and the various tribes of Sabah and Sarawak and others tribes making up the remaining population. 

Cultures

The variety of religions found is a direct reflection of the diversity of races living in Malaysia. The Language, Music and Dace, Cultures, and its Celebrations and Festivals.

Cuisine

Just look, with our multi-cultural social mix, you certainly can expect somewhat of a unique and endless blend of cuisine.

Handicrafts

Various Items as well as a host of other decor pieces and functional household items.

Details on the various handicrafts and cultural items include 

Pua Kumbu / Wau / Keris / Wayang Kulit  

/ Wood Carving / Pottery / Songket

Gold, Silver & Brass

Festivals

One of the unique feature of Malaysian celebrations is the concept of open house. 

Hari Raya Puasa / Chinese New Year / Fifth Moon Festival / Moon Cake Festival / Ghost Festival / 9 Emperors Festival / Thaipusam / Deepavali / Pongal / Kaul / Pesta Kamaatan / Gawai Dayak

 

 

 

 

 

Discover Malaysia

Lying in the heart of SE Asia, the country consists of two land masses. Discover a delightful fusion of Asia’s oldest civilizations, its exuberant celebration of festivals, customs and traditions and a tempting array of multicultural cuisines. Opportunities for adventure are as numerous as they are diverse. Its ancient rainforests, species of flowering plants animal and bird life

History

A brief History of Malaysia. The Orang Asli to  Chinese admiral Cheng Ho, the power of Melaka, the advent of Islam, arrival of the Portuguese, followed by the Dutch, the British. James Brooke-  the ‘white raja’, and the North Borneo Company and  achievement of Merdeka’

Government

Malaysia is a confederation of 13 states. The political system is a federal one, which each state having its own legislature

The Monarchy

Undoubtedly, the Malaysian monarchy is a unique system as it is the only country where its King or the ‘Yang di-Pertauan Agong’ is elected every five years.

The King / The Royal Regalia / Past Kings

Holidays in Malaysia

Features National & State holidays - Festivals, Religious holidays, Sultans birthdays as is observed for year 2002, 2003 & 2004

School Holidays - 2003 & 2004

Cultural Festivals & Special Days 2003

Transport in Malaysia

Information on transport services in Malaysia

By Road 

Express Bus Services / Taxis / Rentals

By Rail 

Train services / Train Routes

By Air

Services / Routes / Schedules / Fares

 

Tours

 

 

 

 

 

Malaysia Holidays & Vacations

Accommodations

Beach & Islands

Fishing

Golf

Group Outings

Highlands

Nature & Eco

People & Culture

Sail & Cruise

Sight Seeing

Something Different

Theme Parks

Transport Charter Services

ADVENTURE

Sky Diving

River & Whitewater

Trek & Camp

4 WD Drive Safaris

Caves & Climbs

Diving

 

 

 

 

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