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 kilometres (127,720 sq mi) separated by the South China Sea into two similarly sized regions, Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (Malaysian Borneo).
Malaysia consists of various races and religions where Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other ethnic groups live together in peace and harmony. Over half of the population is of Malay descent; the Chinese form almost a quarter of the total population. Malaysians of Indian descent form approximately 7% of the population; while all indigenous people combined form about 11% of the total population in Malaysia. Multiculturalism has made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise and home to hundreds of colorful festivals.
Since its independence on 31 August 1957, Malaysia has had one of the best economic records in Asia. The economy has traditionally been fuelled by its natural resources, but is expanding in the sectors of science, tourism, commerce and medical tourism. It is also one of the few developing countries to heavily subsidies education and healthcare. Malaysian citizens are entitled to free public education up to secondary level and public tertiary education fees are subsidized. Disabled, senior citizens and public school students are entitled to free healthcare.
The official and national language of Malaysia is Malay language. English remains an active second language which is widely employed in government and commerce and a compulsory subject in all schools. Most Malaysians are bilingual or multilingual.
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Malaysia consists of various races and religions where Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other ethnic groups live together in peace and harmony. Over half of the population is of Malay descent; the Chinese form almost a quarter of the total population. Malaysians of Indian descent form approximately 7% of the population; while all indigenous people combined form about 11% of the total population in Malaysia. Multiculturalism has made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise and home to hundreds of colorful festivals.
Since its independence on 31 August 1957, Malaysia has had one of the best economic records in Asia. The economy has traditionally been fuelled by its natural resources, but is expanding in the sectors of science, tourism, commerce and medical tourism. It is also one of the few developing countries to heavily subsidies education and healthcare. Malaysian citizens are entitled to free public education up to secondary level and public tertiary education fees are subsidized. Disabled, senior citizens and public school students are entitled to free healthcare.
The official and national language of Malaysia is Malay language. English remains an active second language which is widely employed in government and commerce and a compulsory subject in all schools. Most Malaysians are bilingual or multilingual.
For more information, visit www.malaysia.travel/en/ay/about-malaysia