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Malaysia gained her independence from the British on

August 31, 1957.


Year 2007 is Visit Malaysia Year.
Malaysia is a Muslim country but there are churches,
Hindu temples and Buddhist temples side by side.
Singapore was part of Malaysia between 1963 and
1965.
The currency of Malaysia is RM or Rupiah Malaysia.
The capital of Malaysia is Shah Alam.
Malaysia wildlife includes orangutan, tapir, elephants,
tigers, mousedeer.
Malaysia has 9 kings.
Malaysia has no active volcanoes, outside typhoon and
earthquake zone.
The world ranked no.1 woman squash player is a
Malaysian.

Question 1:
What does the name of Malaysia mean?
Ocean island
Paradise land
Hill town
Land of sorrow
Question 2:
What type of governmental control has been
established in Malaysia?
Absolute monarchy
Constitutional monarchy
People's republic
Presidential republic
Question 3:
Name the capital city of Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur
Jakarta
Bandar Seri Begawan
Bangkok
Question 4:
What is the official language in Malaysia?
Malay

English and Malay


Tamil
Mandarin Chinese and English

Question 5:
What religion has the largest number of followers in
the country in Malaysia?
Islam
Buddhism
Taoism
Hinduism
Question 6:
The national anthem of Malaysia is entitled
'Negaraku'. What does this mean?
Blessed island
Black land
Solemn
My country
Question 7:
Cendol is a popular meal in Malaysia, as well as in
other countries in South East Asia. What type of food
is it?
Salad

Appetizer
Main dish
Dessert
Question 8:
Hari Merdeka is a national holiday in Malaysia. What
does it commemorate?
The birthday of the king
All of these
Independence from Britain
End of the civil war
Question 9:
What is the name of the island on which East
Malaysia is located?
Sumatra
Kalimantan
Java
Borneo

Question 10:
What common name is used for the Rafflesia, a
parasitic flowering plant that can be found in
Malaysia?
Evil flower
Devil flower

Hell flower
Corpse flower

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