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Malaysia

History

Federation of Malaya created or reshaped Malaysia's federal political structure.
Sarawak self-governance expanded local self-rule.
North Borneo self-governance expanded local self-rule.
Proclamation of Malaysia formally announced a new political order.
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CapitalKuala Lumpur
Population34.2M
Area329,847 km2
CurrencyMalaysian ringgit

Short facts

RegionSoutheast Asia
LanguageEnglish, Malay
Time zoneMYT (UTC+8)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Borneo Rainforest: Ancient jungle home to orangutans, pygmy elephants, and clouded leopards.
  • Petronas Towers: Twin towers that dominated the world's tallest building list for six years.
  • Langkawi: Archipelago of 99 islands with white beaches, clear water, and duty-free shopping.

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Planning questions

What is Malaysia known for?Borneo Rainforest, Petronas Towers, Langkawi.
What is the capital?Kuala Lumpur.
Which language is useful?English, Malay.
When is the national day?31 August.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

Maybank Championship thumbnailMaybank Championship29 October–01 November 2026 — Kuala Lumpur — MalaysiaMalaysian MotoGP thumbnailMalaysian MotoGP30 October 2026 – 1 November 2026 — Sepang — MalaysiaRainforest World Music Festival thumbnailRainforest World Music Festival26 June 2027–28 June 2027 — Kuching — Malaysia

Use Kuala Lumpur as the first planning anchor for Malaysia, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

Food & drink

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Known for

Borneo RainforestPetronas TowersLangkawiKuala LumpurStreet foodTea
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