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Selamat Datang
     TO
  MALAYSIA
HISTORY
Introduction

Malaysia has a rich history dating back to
the 13th century. It was a busy seaport for
European and Far East traders for many
hundreds of years.
Malaya    (Malacca 1400 - 1511)



• Malacca was founded in the 13th
  century by a Sumatran prince.
  It became the most influential
  port city in Southeast Asia.
• The early Arab traders brought
  Islam to Malacca.
  The local chiefs became the
  “sultans” whose main purpose
  was to facilitate trade.
Colonial Malaya      (1511 - 1957)



• In 1511, Portuguese sailed into
  Malacca.
• ln 1641, the Dutch captured the
  city.
• In 1819, the British replaced the
  Dutch.
• The Britishers lasted 138 years
  until independence in 1957.
Independence in 1957

• The British granted
  independence to Malaya in
  1957 in Kuala Lumpur's
  Merdeka Square.
• Tunku Abdul Rahman
  became the first prime
  minister of Malaya. It has a
  secular and democratic
  government.
Present Day

• Malaysia has undergone
  tremendous growth and
  prosperity since 1957.
• Today, Malaysia has one of
  the best airports, highways
  and telecommunication
  systems in Asia.
Present Day

•The literacy rate is above
90%.
•With a highly educated
workforce and modern
infrastructure, it attracts large
foreign investments.
GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE
Geography

• The country is made up of two regions,
  Peninsula Malaysia and East Malaysia
                              Peninsula Malaysia


  across the South China Sea.
• The Peninsula Malaysia is divided into the       East Malaysia (Borneo)

  'east coast' and the 'west coast‘.
• A series of mountain ranges run through
  both Sabah and Sarawak. The Crocker
  Range in Sabah is the site of Mt Kinabalu,
  the highest peak in South East Asia.
Geography
            Map of Malaysia
Climate

Malaysia is generally warm throughout the
year with temperatures ranging from 21° to
32° C in the lowlands. This can however
be as low as 16° C in the hills and
highlands.
Seasons

• Malaysia has two seasons.
  The dry season and the rainy
  season.
• Rainfall is heavy at 2,500mm.
  Thunder and lightning often
  accompany the heavy
  downpour. The humidity level
  is high at 80% throughout the
  year.
ART AND CULTURE
Arts and Culture

• Many traditional arts,
  culture and handicrafts
  are there, which are
  performed during
  religious festivals.
• Communities get together
  to celebrate public events
  like the Chingay in
  Penang and Merdeka
  Day.
Arts and Culture

• The harvest season is
  celebrated with the giant
  kites, top spinning and
  traditional puppet shows.
Arts and Culture

• Joget – Traditional barn-
  dance
• Wayang Kulit – Puppet Show
• Giant Kite – The Wau
• Top Spinning – Gasing
• Rattan Football – Sepak
  Tekraw
• Martial Art – Silat
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
People & Culture

• Malaysia has a
  combined population of
  over 26 million people.
• The multi-cultural and
  multi-racial population
  consists of Malays,
  Chinese, Indians and
  numerous natives.
People & Culture

• Malay is the official
  language but English is
  widely spoken, especially
  in business.
• Official religion is Islam
  but it is common to see
  temples and churches
  located in close
  proximity.
People & Culture
• Ethnic Groups: 59% Malay and
  other indigenous, 32%
  Chinese and 9% Indian.
• Languages: Malay, English,
  Chinese, Tamil and other tribal
  languages.
• Religion: Muslim (primarily
  Malays), Buddhism (Chinese),
  Hindu (Indian), Christianity.
LOCAL CUSTOMS
Local Customs
• Muslim ladies greet with a nod of
  her head and smile.
• Greeting of "salam" resembles a
  handshake whereby the man
  offers both hands, lightly touches
  the visitor’s outstretched hands,
  and then brings his hands to his
  chest to mean, “I greet you from
  my heart".
Local Customs

• Greeting, by hugging and
  kissing, is not generally
  practiced in Malaysia.
• Shoes must be removed when
  entering a Mosque or an Indian
  temple and Malaysian homes.
• Pointing is normally done using
  the thumb as using the
  forefinger is considered rude.
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Festivals
• Many Malaysian festivals are
  celebrated based on the
  religious calendar of the multi-
  cultural and multi-racial
  society.
• It also means house
  decoration, new clothes,
  visiting friends, relatives and
  enjoying the public holiday.
Festivals
• Hari Raya – End of Ramadan
• Chinese New Year – Lunar
  Calendar (Feb)
• Deepavali – Indian festival
• Wesak Day – Buddha’s
  birthday
• Mooncake Festival (Sept)
• Christmas Day (Dec)
• Merdeka Day – Independence
Events
• International Kite Festival –
  Rice harvesting (May)
• Le Tour De’Langkawi –
  Bicycle Race (Feb)
• Sarawak Regatta – Sailing
  competition
• Mt Kinabalu International
  Climbathon (Oct)
Events

• Rainforest World Music Fest
  (July)
• Colours of Malaysia (May-
  June)
• Labuan Sea Challenge (May)
• Langkawi International
  Maritime and Aerospace
  (December)
• Formula 1 Grand prix (March)
LOCAL CUISINES
  AND FRUITS
Local Cuisines
• The unique cooking styles
  and flavors of the Malays,
  Chinese and Indians cuisine
  are enjoyed. Dinning out is
  inexpensive, and the choice
  of food is massive.
• The fusion of races, cultures
  and religion has provided
  the interesting cuisines.
Local Cuisines
• Satays - Skewers of marinated
  beef or chicken grilled over a
  slow charcoal fire. The dipping
  sauce is made from a spicy mix
  and crushed peanut.
• Nasi Lemak - Rice steamed
  with coconut milk and served
  with curry chicken or beef, fried
  anchovies and sambal.
Local Cuisines
• Hainan Chicken Rice - Steamed
  fragrant rice together with
  chicken stock.
• Wantan Mee - Egg noodle and
  soya sauce served with barbeque
  pork, prawns and dumplings.
• Roti Canai -Layered pan cake
  made with flour and water cooked
  on a very hot iron plate.
Local Cuisines
• Nasi Briyani - Rice steamed
  with goat butter, spices and
  nuts. The cooked rice is served
  with meat or vegetable curries.
• Mee Siam - Rice noodle with
  fresh tamarind juice and soya
  sauce. Sliced chicken, prawns
  and fried eggs are normally
  served with the noodles.
Local Fruits

Malaysia has a huge
variety of tropical fruits.
Some are seasonal but
most are available
throughout the year.
Local Fruits

• Durians - The locals call this
  the king of fruits. The creamy
  yellowish flesh which tastes
  bitter-sweet is covered by a
  hard thorny pod with a strong
  pungent smell.
• Rambutan - A red coloured
  fruit with a ‘hairy’ soft shell.
  The flesh is white and sweet.
  A local favourite and available
  twice a year.
Local Fruits
• Langsat – A white, large berry-
  like fruit with a thick golden
  skin.
• Ciku – The flesh has grainy
  texture and is very sweet.
• Mangosteen - Like a cricket
  ball with a yellow stalk. The
  thick pulp conceals the white
  flesh which is sweet and juicy.
GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE
         AND
       ECONOMY
Governmental Structure

•The nine states have a
hereditary Ruler as Head of state
and an elected Chief Minister
(Menteri Besar) as politically
responsible Head of
government.
•The rulers of Johor, Kedah,
Kelantan, Pahang, Perak,
Selangor and Terengganu are
called Sultans.
Governmental Structure
• Negeri Sembilan's elective ruler holds the
  title of Yang di-Pertuan Besar, whereas the
  Ruler of Perlis is titled Raja.
• Former British colonies of Penang and
  Malacca (both peninsular) and Sabah and
  Sarawak (both on Borneo) each have a
  federally appointed Governor ( Yang di-
  Pertua Negeri) and a Chief Minister.
Economy
• An upper middle-income
  country with GNI per
  capita reaching 3,780.
• Modestly populated and
  endowed with abundant
  natural resources.
  Largest producer of
  rubber, palm oil and tin,
  recently started
  extracting its reserves of
  oil and timber.
Economy
• A moderate growth was
  marked in the year 2005
  and 2006. The real
  growth was increased by
  7.1% in 2004 from a
  relatively lower rate of
  5.3% in 2003.
• In the year 2004 GNI was
  at $ 117.1 billion. GNI
  percapita was at $
  4650.0.
ATTRACTIONS
Petronas Twin Towers

• The Petronas
  Twin Towers
  in Kuala
  Lumpur, were
  the world's
  tallest twin
  buildings from
  1998 to 2004.
Palace of Golden Horses
• Located on the
  shores of a
  magnificent 150-
  acre lake, in The
  Mines Resort City.
• Asia's most
  extraordinary hotel,
  voted Best New
  City Hotel in Asia-
  Pacific.
Redang Island
• Redang Island in
  Terengganu is one of
  the finest coral and
  marine ecosystems in
  Malaysia.
• Massive coral formation,
  white sand and good
  visibility make it a great
  family holiday and diving
  site.
The Beaches
It is paradise with sun-drenched beaches,
enchanting islands, diverse flora and fauna
   and
magnificent mountains.
Sports
• Golf is growing in
  popularity. Excellent
  courses are being
  built.
• The F1 Grand Prix
  is raced in Sepang
  each year; attracts
  huge number of
  visitors from
  overseas.

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Malaysia

  • 1. Selamat Datang TO MALAYSIA
  • 3. Introduction Malaysia has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. It was a busy seaport for European and Far East traders for many hundreds of years.
  • 4. Malaya (Malacca 1400 - 1511) • Malacca was founded in the 13th century by a Sumatran prince. It became the most influential port city in Southeast Asia. • The early Arab traders brought Islam to Malacca. The local chiefs became the “sultans” whose main purpose was to facilitate trade.
  • 5. Colonial Malaya (1511 - 1957) • In 1511, Portuguese sailed into Malacca. • ln 1641, the Dutch captured the city. • In 1819, the British replaced the Dutch. • The Britishers lasted 138 years until independence in 1957.
  • 6. Independence in 1957 • The British granted independence to Malaya in 1957 in Kuala Lumpur's Merdeka Square. • Tunku Abdul Rahman became the first prime minister of Malaya. It has a secular and democratic government.
  • 7. Present Day • Malaysia has undergone tremendous growth and prosperity since 1957. • Today, Malaysia has one of the best airports, highways and telecommunication systems in Asia.
  • 8. Present Day •The literacy rate is above 90%. •With a highly educated workforce and modern infrastructure, it attracts large foreign investments.
  • 10. Geography • The country is made up of two regions, Peninsula Malaysia and East Malaysia Peninsula Malaysia across the South China Sea. • The Peninsula Malaysia is divided into the East Malaysia (Borneo) 'east coast' and the 'west coast‘. • A series of mountain ranges run through both Sabah and Sarawak. The Crocker Range in Sabah is the site of Mt Kinabalu, the highest peak in South East Asia.
  • 11. Geography Map of Malaysia
  • 12. Climate Malaysia is generally warm throughout the year with temperatures ranging from 21° to 32° C in the lowlands. This can however be as low as 16° C in the hills and highlands.
  • 13. Seasons • Malaysia has two seasons. The dry season and the rainy season. • Rainfall is heavy at 2,500mm. Thunder and lightning often accompany the heavy downpour. The humidity level is high at 80% throughout the year.
  • 15. Arts and Culture • Many traditional arts, culture and handicrafts are there, which are performed during religious festivals. • Communities get together to celebrate public events like the Chingay in Penang and Merdeka Day.
  • 16. Arts and Culture • The harvest season is celebrated with the giant kites, top spinning and traditional puppet shows.
  • 17. Arts and Culture • Joget – Traditional barn- dance • Wayang Kulit – Puppet Show • Giant Kite – The Wau • Top Spinning – Gasing • Rattan Football – Sepak Tekraw • Martial Art – Silat
  • 19. People & Culture • Malaysia has a combined population of over 26 million people. • The multi-cultural and multi-racial population consists of Malays, Chinese, Indians and numerous natives.
  • 20. People & Culture • Malay is the official language but English is widely spoken, especially in business. • Official religion is Islam but it is common to see temples and churches located in close proximity.
  • 21. People & Culture • Ethnic Groups: 59% Malay and other indigenous, 32% Chinese and 9% Indian. • Languages: Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil and other tribal languages. • Religion: Muslim (primarily Malays), Buddhism (Chinese), Hindu (Indian), Christianity.
  • 23. Local Customs • Muslim ladies greet with a nod of her head and smile. • Greeting of "salam" resembles a handshake whereby the man offers both hands, lightly touches the visitor’s outstretched hands, and then brings his hands to his chest to mean, “I greet you from my heart".
  • 24. Local Customs • Greeting, by hugging and kissing, is not generally practiced in Malaysia. • Shoes must be removed when entering a Mosque or an Indian temple and Malaysian homes. • Pointing is normally done using the thumb as using the forefinger is considered rude.
  • 26. Festivals • Many Malaysian festivals are celebrated based on the religious calendar of the multi- cultural and multi-racial society. • It also means house decoration, new clothes, visiting friends, relatives and enjoying the public holiday.
  • 27. Festivals • Hari Raya – End of Ramadan • Chinese New Year – Lunar Calendar (Feb) • Deepavali – Indian festival • Wesak Day – Buddha’s birthday • Mooncake Festival (Sept) • Christmas Day (Dec) • Merdeka Day – Independence
  • 28. Events • International Kite Festival – Rice harvesting (May) • Le Tour De’Langkawi – Bicycle Race (Feb) • Sarawak Regatta – Sailing competition • Mt Kinabalu International Climbathon (Oct)
  • 29. Events • Rainforest World Music Fest (July) • Colours of Malaysia (May- June) • Labuan Sea Challenge (May) • Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (December) • Formula 1 Grand prix (March)
  • 30. LOCAL CUISINES AND FRUITS
  • 31. Local Cuisines • The unique cooking styles and flavors of the Malays, Chinese and Indians cuisine are enjoyed. Dinning out is inexpensive, and the choice of food is massive. • The fusion of races, cultures and religion has provided the interesting cuisines.
  • 32. Local Cuisines • Satays - Skewers of marinated beef or chicken grilled over a slow charcoal fire. The dipping sauce is made from a spicy mix and crushed peanut. • Nasi Lemak - Rice steamed with coconut milk and served with curry chicken or beef, fried anchovies and sambal.
  • 33. Local Cuisines • Hainan Chicken Rice - Steamed fragrant rice together with chicken stock. • Wantan Mee - Egg noodle and soya sauce served with barbeque pork, prawns and dumplings. • Roti Canai -Layered pan cake made with flour and water cooked on a very hot iron plate.
  • 34. Local Cuisines • Nasi Briyani - Rice steamed with goat butter, spices and nuts. The cooked rice is served with meat or vegetable curries. • Mee Siam - Rice noodle with fresh tamarind juice and soya sauce. Sliced chicken, prawns and fried eggs are normally served with the noodles.
  • 35. Local Fruits Malaysia has a huge variety of tropical fruits. Some are seasonal but most are available throughout the year.
  • 36. Local Fruits • Durians - The locals call this the king of fruits. The creamy yellowish flesh which tastes bitter-sweet is covered by a hard thorny pod with a strong pungent smell. • Rambutan - A red coloured fruit with a ‘hairy’ soft shell. The flesh is white and sweet. A local favourite and available twice a year.
  • 37. Local Fruits • Langsat – A white, large berry- like fruit with a thick golden skin. • Ciku – The flesh has grainy texture and is very sweet. • Mangosteen - Like a cricket ball with a yellow stalk. The thick pulp conceals the white flesh which is sweet and juicy.
  • 38. GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE AND ECONOMY
  • 39. Governmental Structure •The nine states have a hereditary Ruler as Head of state and an elected Chief Minister (Menteri Besar) as politically responsible Head of government. •The rulers of Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Pahang, Perak, Selangor and Terengganu are called Sultans.
  • 40. Governmental Structure • Negeri Sembilan's elective ruler holds the title of Yang di-Pertuan Besar, whereas the Ruler of Perlis is titled Raja. • Former British colonies of Penang and Malacca (both peninsular) and Sabah and Sarawak (both on Borneo) each have a federally appointed Governor ( Yang di- Pertua Negeri) and a Chief Minister.
  • 41. Economy • An upper middle-income country with GNI per capita reaching 3,780. • Modestly populated and endowed with abundant natural resources. Largest producer of rubber, palm oil and tin, recently started extracting its reserves of oil and timber.
  • 42. Economy • A moderate growth was marked in the year 2005 and 2006. The real growth was increased by 7.1% in 2004 from a relatively lower rate of 5.3% in 2003. • In the year 2004 GNI was at $ 117.1 billion. GNI percapita was at $ 4650.0.
  • 44. Petronas Twin Towers • The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, were the world's tallest twin buildings from 1998 to 2004.
  • 45. Palace of Golden Horses • Located on the shores of a magnificent 150- acre lake, in The Mines Resort City. • Asia's most extraordinary hotel, voted Best New City Hotel in Asia- Pacific.
  • 46. Redang Island • Redang Island in Terengganu is one of the finest coral and marine ecosystems in Malaysia. • Massive coral formation, white sand and good visibility make it a great family holiday and diving site.
  • 47. The Beaches It is paradise with sun-drenched beaches, enchanting islands, diverse flora and fauna and magnificent mountains.
  • 48. Sports • Golf is growing in popularity. Excellent courses are being built. • The F1 Grand Prix is raced in Sepang each year; attracts huge number of visitors from overseas.