Overview

  • 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.
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