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INTRODUCTION TO MALAYSIA

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Malaysia is a unique South East Asian country of two land mass, comprising of Peninsula Malaysia and Borneo. The South China Sea separates these territories. Its total land area is approximately 328,550 sq km.

 

The population of Malaysia is 26 million people (2006) and the major races living in harmony are the Malay, Chinese, Indian, Iban, Bidayuh, Melanau, Kadazan, Bajau and a dozen or so smaller native groups. The major religions practiced in Malaysia are Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Animism and others.

 

Malaysia has an abundance of natural assets such as beautiful beaches, rain-forest reserves, national parks and cool highlands. In addition, there are also man-made modern skyscrapers such as the Petronas Twin Towers and K.L. Tower. Shopping complexes and supermarkets are conveniently located in cities and towns. Villages have ample little sundry shops.

 

The Malaysian weather is tropical hot and humid with annual monsoon at year end. Rain is a common thing here. The temperature is about 32 degree celcius in the day and 28 degree celcius at night. Humidity is approximately 70%.

 

Public and private medical facilities of international standards can be found in most Malaysian cities while hospitals of creditable standards catering to common illnesses, dot most towns in the country. Most villages have at least one or two medical clinics. Native villages in the rain-forest have visiting doctors and midwives.

 

Malaysia’s main exports are electronic equipment, petroleum and liquefied natural gas, wood and wood products, palm oil, rubber, textiles, chemicals and tourism forms another big source of income.

 

The standard of living in Malaysia is creditable compared with other developing countries. The GDP per capita FOR 2005 (PPP) is 11,201 International Dollar per year (source IMF). The size of its economy is about USD 118 Billion in 2005 and GDP growth rate is approx 6 % per year (2003-2005).

 

In other words a generous serving of a plate of rice with meat, vegetable and a drink can be bought for approximately RM 15. Gasoline is priced at RM 2.70 per litre. RM 350,000 should get a reasonable apartment with full facilities, in the city of Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding area. A laptop computer can be purchased for about RM 3000.

 

Malaysia with its many different races and cultures will enchant you, will lift your spirits, making you feel that you in a country with a bit of all Asia in it. Malaysia is “Truly Asia” as the catch phrase goes. Every visitor finds something to enjoy or indulge in here. Every encounter is an opportunity to discover a friendly face, a new culture and experience.

 

Malaysia is a cultural melting pot where past and present smoothly blend together. It offers you an exciting 2nd Home that will compel you to start a new life on its sunny shores and among its smiling faces.

 

 

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