- Full Country Name: Federation of Malaysia
- Capital: Kuala Lumpur
- Language: Malay
- Currency: Ringgit RM (MYR) = 100 sen.
- People: Malay (50%), Chinese (33%), Indian (9%), plus indigenous tribes such as Orang Asli and Iban.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 69.56, Female: 75.11.
- Religion: Muslim, Buddhist, Chinese faiths, Christian, traditional beliefs.
- Muslim (52%), Buddhist (17%), Taoist (12%), Christian (8%), Hindu (8%), tribal (2%).
- Size (sq km): 329,847 (67th)
- Population: 26,920,000 (44th)
- Population Density per sq km: 82 (109th)
- Country Dialling Code: 60
- Internet Country Code: .my
- Time Zone: GMT +8
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Credit cards and traveller's cheques generally accepted.
- Business Hours: 0830-1600/1730 Monday-Friday, 0800-1200 Saturday.
- GDP: US$99 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$4,530
- Annual Growth: 2%
- Inflation: 4%
- Major Industries: Tin, rubber, palm oil, timber, oil, textiles, electronics.
- Major Trading Partners: Singapore, Japan, USA.
- Personal Safety: Generally safe.