VISIT MALAYSIA

Done by: Daniel Cho, Ariff Aqil,

Kang Seung Won

Teacher: Pn Raijina
 Index
 About Malaysia
 Amusements of Malaysia
 Holiday and Festivals of Malaysia
 Art and Music of Malaysia
 Wildlife of Malaysia
 Nightlife of Malaysia
 Malaysian Cuisines
 Malaysian Culture
 About Malaysia
 Malaysia is the 43rd most populated country and the 66th largest
country by total land area in the world, with a population of about 28
million and a land area of around 329,847 square kilometres (127,350
sq mi). It lies mostly between latitudes 1° and 8°N (a small area is
south of 1°), and between longitudes 99° and 120°E. Land borders
include Thailand in the west, and Indonesia and Brunei in the east. It is
linked to Singapore by a narrow causeway, and also has maritime
boundaries with Vietnam and the Philippines. The land borders are now
well established and defined in large part by geological features such as
the Perlis River, Golok River and the Pagalayan Canal, whilst some of
the maritime boundaries are the subject of ongoing contention. Malaysia
is the only country with territory on both the Asian mainland and the
Malay archipelago, and Tanjung Piai, located in the southern state of
Johor, is the southernmost tip of continental Asia. The Strait of Malacca,
lying between Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia, is arguably the most
important shipping lane in the world.
Picture of Malaysia
 Amusements of Malaysia
 Visit the Elephant Conservation Farm at Kuala Gandah - only one and
a half hour's journey from Kuala Lumpur. Located in a beautiful
tropical rainforest, the Elephant 'Sanctuary' in an ambitious elephant
conservation program implemented and managed by the Malaysian
Wildlife Society, where you come into close contact with semi-wild
elephants. Truly an exciting and never-to-be forgotten experience!
 Dine in style at the top of Asia's tallest tower, the KL Tower. Treat a
loved one to a sumptuous buffet dinner with ample seating to soak up
the breathtaking panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur's night lights and
conclude your evening with a stroll through Kuala Lumpur's famous
"Central Market".
 Explore historic Malacca, the oldest trading port in Malaysia. Visit St.
Paul's Hill, the famous gateway and the ruins of St. Paul's church. You
will have the opportunity to sample a local lunch before heading back
to Kuala Lumpur. A tour for the history enthusiast.
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 Holidays and Festivals of Malaysia
 Malaysians observe a number of holidays and festivities throughout the year. Some holidays are
federally gazetted public holidays and some are public holidays observed by individual states.
[Other festivals are observed by particular ethnic or religion groups, but are not public holidays.

The most observed holiday is Hari Kebangsaan(Independence Day), otherwise known as Merdeka
(Independence), on 31 August, commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaysia
1957. Malaysia Day on 16 September commemorates federation in 1963. Other notable national
holidays are Labour Day(1 May), and the King's birthday (first Saturday of June).
 Muslim holidays are prominent in Malaysia, the most celebrated being Hari Raya Puasa (also called
Hari Raya Aidilfitri),(Malay for Eid al-Fitr). Hari Raya Haji (also called Hari Raya Aidiladha, the
translation of Eid ul-Adha), Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year) and Maulidur Rasul (birthday of
the Prophet) are also observed. Malaysian Chinese typically celebrate the same festivals observed
by Chinese around the world, with Chinese New Year the most important. Hindus in Malaysia
celebrate Diwali/Deepavali the festival of light, while Thaipusam is a religious rite which sees
pilgrims from all over the country converge at Batu Caves Malaysia's Christian community
celebrates most of the holidays observed by Christians elsewhere, most notably Christmas and
Easter. East Malaysians also celebrate a harvest festival known as Gawai.Many other smaller
communities existing in Malaysia also have their own holidays. Despite most of the festivals being
identified with a particular ethnic or religious group, joint festivals are promoted to increase unity.
Examples of this are the celebration of Kongsi Raya which is used when Hari Raya Puasa and
Chinese New Year coincide. Similarly, the portmanteau Deepa Raya was coined when Hari Raya
Puasa and Deepavali coincide.[
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Malaysia
 Art and Music of Malaysia
 Traditional Malaysian art was mainly centred around the areas of carving, weaving, and
silversmithing.Traditional art ranges from handwoven baskets from rural areas to the
silverwork of the Malay courts. Common artworks included ornamental kris, beetle nut
sets, and woven batik fabrics. Indigenous East Malaysians are known for their wooden
masks. Each ethnic group have distinct performing arts, with little overlap between them.
However, Malay art does show some North Indian influence due to the historical
influence of India.
 Traditional Malay music and performing arts appear to have originated in the Kelantan-
Pattani region with influences from India, China, Thailand and Indonesia. The music is
based around percussion instruments, the most important of which is the gendang
(drum). There are at least 14 types of traditional drums. Drums and other traditional
percussion instruments and are often made from natural materials. Music is traditionally
used for storytelling, celebrating life-cycle events, and occasions such as a harvest. It was
once used as a form of long-distance communication. In East Malaysia, gong-based
musical ensemble such as agung and kulintang are commonly used in ceremonies such as
funerals and weddings. These ensembles are also common in neighbouring regions such
as in the southern Philippines, Kalimantan in Indonesia and Brunei.Johor state on the
south of Peninsular Malaysia has an apparent Arab and Persian influence in art
performances like Zapin and Hamdolok, musical instruments like Gambus and Samrah.
Pictures of Malaysian Art
Pictures of Malaysian Musical Instruments
 Wildlife of Malaysia
 Malaysia is a megadiverse country with a high number of species and high levels
of endemism. Its wildlife are some of the most diverse on earth, and it being a
Megadiverse country, and the country includes some of the most biodiverse areas
on the planet. It is estimated to contain 20% of the world's animal species. There are
about 210 mammal species in the country. Peninsular Malaysia holds two big cats,
the Indochinese Tiger and the clouded leopard, and large prey such as the
Sumatran Rhinoceros, Malayan Tapir, Sambar Deer,Gaurs, and Asian Elephants
can also be found. East Malaysia lacks the tigers of the peninsular, leaving clouded
leopards, sunbears , and Sunda Otter Civets as the primary predators.
Rhinoceroses and Elephants are also found there, along with a variety of primates
such as Bornean Orangutans and Proboscis Monkeys. High levels of endemism are
found on the diverse forests of Borneo's mountains, as species are isolated from
each other by lowland forest.Over 620 species of birds have been recorded just on
the Peninsular. Many are endemic to the mountains of the peninsular, and Bornean
forests show high levels of endemism among bird species with 38 species found
nowhere else. 250 reptile species have been recorded, with about 150 species of
snakes and 80 species of lizards. There are about 150 species of frogs, and
thousands of insect species.
Pictures of the Wildlife of Malaysia
Other Pictures of the Wildlife of Malaysia
 Nightlife of Malaysia
 Malaysia is one of the most sought after tourist destinations of Southeast Asia with a crowd of
locales who are friendly, warm and hospitable. The nightlife in Malaysia is thrilling and full of
excitement and fun. Bukit Bentang Road in Kuala Lumpur is a great nightspot. There are 6
retail malls in that area for you to shop or you can choose to shop at the various street side
shops as well. In case, the extravagant shopping tires you, sit at the roadside cafes in front of
Bukit Bentang Plaza or Plaza Low Yatt and enjoy a nice coffee with snacks and listen to the live
musical performance of the bands.
 The first street parallel to Bukit Bentang Road also remains awake all throughout the night
with street vendors selling food and fruits that is consumed by people in abundance.
One can even have a professional haircut at the hair saloons in the night market or go
shopping in Chinatown. Just sitting in the roadside and watching people and street vendors is
a great fun at the nightspots in Malaysia.
 Pasar Malam in Malay means Night Market and is pronounced as Paasaar Maalaam. It is a
famous night market of the locales of Kuala Lumpur since a long time.
 Pasar Malam market sells all sorts of daily products including fish, meat, vegetables, cattles
and so on. The market opens all through the night and offers open entry to anyone to buy and
sell products. Visiting Pasar Malam is to experience the way of life of Malaysia at night. The
remote Pasar Malam in cities like Kelantan, Terengganu or Pahang, any of the less visited
Pasar Malam provides more originality.
Pictures of Nightlife in Malaysia
 Malaysian Cuisines
 Malaysia's cuisine reflects the multi-ethnic makeup of its population.
Many cultures have greatly influenced the cuisine, from within the
country and surrounding regions. Much of the influence comes from
Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Javanese and Sumatran culture largely
due to the country being part of the ancient spice route The cuisine is
very similar to that of Singapore and Brunei, and also bears
resemblance to Filipino cuisine. The different states have varied dishes,
and often the food in Malaysia is different from the original dishes.
 Sometimes food not found in its original culture is assimilated into
another, for example Chinese restaurants in Malaysia often serve Malay
dishes. Food from one culture is sometimes also cooked using styles
taken from another culture, This means that although much of
Malaysian food can be traced back to a certain culture, they have their
own identity. Rice is popular in many dishes. Chili is commonly found
in local cuisine, although this does not necessarily make them spicy.
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 Malaysian Culture
 Malaysia is a multi-ethnic, multicultural and multilingual society. The original culture of the
area stemmed from indigenous tribes that lived there, along with the Malays who later moved
there. Substantial influence exists from Chinese and Indian culture, dating back to when foreign
trade began in the area. Other cultures that heavily influenced the culture of Malaysia include
Persian, Arabic, and British culture. Due to the political structure of the government, coupled
with the social contract theory, there has been minimal cultural assimilation of ethnic minorities.
 In 1971, the government created a "National Cultural Policy". This policy defined Malaysian
culture, stating that it must be based off the culture of the indigenous peoples of Malaysia, it
may incorporate suitable elements from other cultures, and that Islam must play a part in
Malaysian culture.[It also promoted the Malay language above others. This government
intervention into culture has caused resentment among non-Malays who feel their cultural
freedom was lessened. Both Chinese and Indian associations have submitted memorandums to
the government, accusing it of formulating an undemocratic culture policy.
 Some cultural disputes exist between Malaysia and neighbouring countries, notably Indonesia.
The two countries share a similar cultural heritage, sharing many traditions and items.
However, disputes have arisen over things ranging from culinary dishes to Malaysia's national
anthem. Strong feelings exist in Indonesia about protecting their national heritage. The
Malaysian government and the Indonesian government have met to defuse some of the tensions
resulting from the overlaps in culture. Feelings are not as strong in Malaysia, where most
recognise that many cultural values are shared.
Pictures of Malaysian Culture