Malaysia

BSED II- Social

Studies

PREPARED BY: Ian Marc D. Publico

 Facts About Malaysia
Country Name: Malaysia
Capital City: Kuala Lumpur
 The country is made up of two main landmasses, Peninsular Malaysia and
Malaysian Borneo. They are separated by the South China Sea.
 The national currency is the ringgit, which is a dated term for "jagged" in the
Malay language and refers to the serrated edges of silver Spanish dollars widely
used in the 16th and 17th centuries.
 The country declared independence from the British Empire in 1957.
 Geography Of Malaysia
Malaysia, country of Southeast Asia, lying just north
of the Equator, that is composed of two noncontiguous
regions: Peninsular Malaysia (Semenanjung
Malaysia), also called West Malaysia (Malaysia Barat),
which is on the Malay Peninsula, and East
Malaysia (Malaysia Timur), which is on the island
of Borneo. The Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, lies
in the western part of the peninsula, about 25 miles (40
km) from the coast; the administrative
centre, Putrajaya, is located about 16 miles (25 km)
south of the capital.
 Coordinates- 4.2105° N, 101.9758° E
 Map of Malaysia
• Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy
located in Southeast Asia
• It consists of thirteen states and three federal
territories and has a total landmass of 330,803
square kilometers (127,720 sq. mi) separated
by the South China Sea into two similarly
sized regions, Peninsular Malaysia and East
Malaysia (Malaysian Borneo).
• The capital city is Kuala Lumpur, while
Putrajaya is the seat of the federal
government. With a population of over 30
million
Flag Of Malaysia
On April 1, 1946, the Malayan Union was founded, followed on
February 1, 1948, by the Federation of Malaya. A competition for a
national flag led to the design first hoisted on May 26, 1950. It consisted
of 11 horizontal stripes of red and white, the colors favored by the
dominant United Malays National Organization and found in the flags of
neighboring Indonesia and Thailand. The canton of the flag was blue
with a yellow star of 11 points, symbolizing Malaya’s 11 states, and a
yellow crescent. When additional states joined on September 16, 1963,
the flag was modified. The current version has 14 stripes and a 14-
pointed star. Yellow is a royal color in Malaysia, and red, white, and blue
indicate the close association of the country with the Commonwealth.
The flag design was also influenced by the flag of the United States. The
crescent and star symbolize the nation’s majority Muslim population.
 History of Malaysia
Malaysia has its origins in the Malay kingdoms which, from the
18th century, became subject to the British Empire, along with the
British Straits Settlements protectorate. Peninsular Malaysia was
unified as the Malayan Union in 1946. Malaya was restructured as
the Federation of Malaya in 1948 and achieved independence on 31
August 1957. Malaya united with North Borneo, Sarawak,
and Singapore on 16 September 1963 to become Malaysia. In 1965,
Singapore was expelled from the federation.
TOP 10
HISTORICA
L PLACES IN
MALAYSIA
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is the
oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia,
dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy,
Kuan Yin. Also known as the
‘Merciful Cloud Temple’ or ‘The
Temple of Green Cloud’, it is
located at the famous Harmony
Street in Malacca. It is a multi-faith
temple which practices the doctrine
of Buddhism, Taoism and
Confucianism.
 Kuan Yin Temple
The Kuan Yin Temple in
Georgetown is devoted to the
Goddess of Mercy and is one of
the main centres of worship for
the Chinese Taoists in the city.
Also known as Kuan Yin Teng, it
is also home to the worship of
Ma Chor Ooh, the patron saint of
seafarers.
 Sri Maha Mariamman
Temple Kuala Lumpur
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple,
located in Chinatown area of Kuala
Lumpur, is the oldest temple of
Goddess Mariamman, the
manifestation of Goddess Parvati and
the oldest Hindu temple in the city.
 Penang Snake Temple
The Penang Snake Temple, earlier known as
Temple of the Azure Cloud, is a Chinese
temple built in remembrance of Chor Soo
Kong, a Buddhist prist and healer. Located in
Bayan Lepas in the Southwest Penang, this
magical temple is one of the few places where
one can get close to the venomous snakes and
live to tell the tale.
The Snake Temple in Penang has many unique
features like giant incense burner, whose
incense spreads through the main prayer hall
rendering the various snakes to fall asleep or to
prevent them from approaching the visitors.
There are also small exhibit areas which house
harmless pythons and cobras with the
devenomized and defanged snakes.
 Bukit Cina
Located along Jalan Puteri Hang Li Poh in
Melaka, Bukit Cina is the largest and oldest
burial ground of Malacca’s Chinese
community outside of China with over
12,500 graves. Also referred to as Chinese
Hill, the cemetery stretches over 3 hills and
also includes 20 Muslim tombs.
The forested paths of Bukit Cina are a
popular spot for jogging and walking among
the medieval graves offering incredible views
from the park. There is an exemplary Chinese
World War II memorial, temples, wells, and a
bridge. Bukit Cina Hill has been listed as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
 St. George’s Church
Penang
St. George’s Church is an Anglican
church located on Farquhar Street in
George Town. The 200-year-old shrine
is the oldest Anglican Church in South
East Asia and also one of the oldest
buildings in Penang. The main highlight
of St George Church is its recently
inaugurated heritage centre.
 A'Famosa
A former Portuguese Fortress, A Famosa is
among the oldest surviving European
architectural remains in Southeast Asia.
One of Malacca's famous sightseeing
spots, the only remaining part of the
fortress is a small gate house, known as
Porta de Santiago.
A Famosa ruins is a wonderful spot for
photography lovers, who can capture some
stunning images of this crumbling
structure. History lovers would be
interested to note that A'Famosa was once
home to an entire lot of the Portuguese
administrative officials. 
 Melaka Sultanate
Palace Museum
Melaka Sultanate Palace, located at the
foot of St. Paul’s Hill, is a replica of the
15th-century palace of Sultan Mansur
Shah. Also known as Muzium Kebudayaan
or the Cultural Museum, it is now
converted into a museum of Malay
Sultanate's heritage and history.
The three-story Melaka Sultanate Palace
Museum is divided into eight chambers
with traditional costume, art, weaponry,
jewellery and other artefacts on display.
 Fort Cornwallis
Penang
Located at Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah,
Fort Cornwallis (Kota Cornwallis in Malay) is
one of the most important structures in George
Town, Penang. It is the largest intact standing
fort in Malaysia which was built for defending
Penang from pirate attacks.
Named after Charles Marquis Cornwallis, the
Governor General of Bengal, the design
of Fort Cornwallis is very much like that of
other British forts in India. The fort played a
major role in stabilizing George Town as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the interior
of Fort Cornwallis, there stands a bronze
statue of Captain Francis Light along with
barracks, munitions storage areas and prison
cells.
St Paul's Church
Melaka
Built in 1521, St. Paul's Church in
Malacca is the oldest church in
Southeast Asia and Malaysia. Located
on the summit of St. Paul's Hill, the
ruins of the old church forms part of the
Malaccan Museum Complex housing A
Famosa fort, Stadthuys and various other
historical edifices.
TOP 10
TOURIST
DESTINATION
IN MALAYSIA
 Kuala
Kuala Lumpur
Lumpur is the capital city and
main gateway to Malaysia. It’s connected
to all over the world via its popular Kuala
Lumpur International Airport, which is
about 40 km from the City Center. Kuala
Lumpur is the heart of Malaysian economy
and culture. They’re many things you can
do in Kuala Lumpur from visiting the
famous Petronas Twin Tower to the
historical Sultan Abdul Samad Building at
Dataran Merdeka. Visit Batu Caves, the
largest Hindu Temple in Malaysia and see
the Batik printing.
 Putrajay
aFederal Administrative Center of
Putrajaya is the
Malaysia, which was built in 1999. The city
houses all the government offices including the
Prime Minster’s Office. This is the greenest city in
Malaysia, where you can see modern and unique
structure and architecture including the 650
hectares man-made lakes. Boat cruise is a must do
activity in Putrajaya, where you can see most of
the beautiful landscapes across the beautiful water
and wetland. Find the tropical plants at Putrajaya
Botanical Garden or Agriculture Heritage Park,
see traditional Malaysian crops such as rubber,
palm oil, fruits trees, cocoa, herbs and species. It’s
about 38 km from Kuala Lumpur and you get
there by conveniently self drive.
 Malacca
Malacca city is a UNESCO World
Heritage site.  The state of Malacca is one
of the smaller states in Malaysia, rich with
history and tourist attractions. You can see
many historical places such as Christ
Church, the Stadthuys, St. Paul’s Hill,
Dutch Fort, Portuguese Settlement and
many more. Located about 145 km from
Kuala Lumpur and 240 km Singapore. It’s
easily accessible via PLUS Highway, that
makes it very popular destination among
Singaporean, international and local
tourists.
 George Town
George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage
city, the place where you can see a unique
architectural and cultural. It retains many of
colonial-era buildings to this day. There are too
many places for you to cover in your short
exploring time. Some places are worth for you
to include in your itinerary include Penang Hill,
Snake Temple, Kek Lok Si Temple,
Dhammikarma Burmese Temple, War
Chaiyanabgalaram, Batu Feringgi and Gurney
Drive. Penang is also well known as foods
paradise. Take the opportunity to taste the
popular local delicacies such as Penang Rojak,
Pasembur, Char Kway Teow, Asam Laksa, Nasi
Kandar and many more.
 Langkawi
Langkawi is an archipelago made up of 99
islands in the Andaman Sea on Malaysia’s
west coast. This island is being promoted
heavily because of its beautiful nature with
white beaches, jungle clad hills, and paddy
fields. It is also popular with the lagend of
Mahsuri. If you have limited time to stay in
Langkawi, choose a few places and things
to do from many choices such as Island
Hopping at Dayang Bunting, diving at
Pulau Payar Marine Park, ride the steepest
cable car at Gunung Mat Chingcang,
Mangrove River Cruise, Mahsuri
Mausoleum, Crocodile Farm, Laman Padi,
Handicraft Complex and more.
 Mount
Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu with 4,095m high is the
tallest peak in South East Asia and one of
the popular climbing destinations in Asia.
It is also one of the safest and most
conquerable peaks in the world. Located
at 85km northeast of Kota Kinabalu and
can be seen as far from west coast. This
World Heritage Site renowned of its
ecology, flora and geology. Mount
Kinabalu is one of the main attractions to
Sabah beside many other such as
orangutans, proboscis monkey and fine
scuba diving sites.
 Tioman Island
Tioman is an island off the east coast of
Peninsular Malaysia. Located at 32 nautical
miles of Pahang State, the beautiful waters
and corals of all shapes and colors surround
it. Covered with about 12,000 hectares of
tropical jungle with countless mountain
streams and waterfalls. Time Magazine
selected Tioman as on of the world’s most
beautiful islands in 1970s. Tioman is ideal
for tourists in many categories such as family
with small children, honeymooners, scuba
divers, backpackers and adventurers. You get
there by air straight from KLIA to the island
or via land transport to the jetty either in
Mersing or Kuala Rompin the continuing by
ferry to the island.
 Cameroon Highlands
Cameron Highlands is a highland region
located about 20 km east of Ipoh, 150 km
north of Kuala Lumpur and at 5,000 ft.
above sea level, that enjoys a cool
climate, with temperatures no higher than
25 Celsius and sometime falls below 12
celsius. Cameron Highlands is home to
many tea plantations, and known as, the
largest tea-producing region. The area is
also known as a major supplier of
vegetables to both Malaysia and
Singapore.
 Perhentian Islands
Perhentian Islands are well known all over
the world because of its pristine beaches and
crystal clear water. The island and coral are
relatively unspoilt and popular stopping off
point for tourist exploring Malaysia and this
part of Asia. Play and walk on the soft and
white sand with many broken coral in
places. The sea is turquoise, and crystal
clear make Perhentian Island as the best
place for snorkeling in Malaysia, do it right
in front of your resort. You can swim,
snorkeling, playing at the beach and
kayaking for the whole day.
 Taman Negara
Let’s explore the truly tropical life in Taman
Negara. The world’s oldest rainforest, 130
million years old virgin rainforest is waiting to
share her pride heritage. Discover, enjoy and
release your stress within the most amazing
beauty nature. Taman Negara National Park is
the perfect place for travelers who love wild life
viewing, jungle trekking, hiking, rock climbing,
fishing, camping and many more. It is well
established as one of the most popular
ecotourism in Malaysia. Every year Taman
Negara attracts thousands of local and
international travelers. It has a tropical, humid
climate with temperatures averaging 86°F
(30°C). It is opened throughout the year.
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