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Malaysia (/məˈleɪziə, -ʒə/ (listen) mə-LAY-zee-ə, -⁠zhə; Malay: [məlejsiə]) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federal constitutional monarchy consists of thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo's East Malaysia. Peninsular Malaysia shares a land and maritime border with Thailand and maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia. East Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Brunei and Indonesia and a maritime border with the Philippines and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur is the national capital, largest city and the seat of the legislative branch of the federal government. The nearby planned capital of Putrajaya is the administrative capital; which represents the seat of both the executive branch (Cabinet, federal ministries and agencies) and the judicial branch of the federal government. With a population of over 32 million, Malaysia is the world's 43rd-most populous country. The southernmost point of continental Eurasia is in Tanjung Piai. In the tropics, Malaysia is one of 17 megadiverse countries, home to a number of endemic species.

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. The independent Malaya united with the then British crown colonies of North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore on 16 September 1963 to become Malaysia. In August 1965, Singapore was expelled from the federation and became a separate independent country.

The country is multi-ethnic and multi-cultural, which has a significant effect on its politics. About half the population is ethnically Malay, with minorities of Chinese, Indians, and indigenous peoples. The country's official language is Malaysian, a standard form of the Malay language. English remains an active second language. While recognising Islam as the country's established religion, the constitution grants freedom of religion to non-Muslims. The government is modelled on the Westminster parliamentary system and the legal system is based on common law. The head of state is an elected monarch, chosen from among the nine state sultans every five years. The head of government is the Prime Minister.

After independence, the Malaysian GDP grew at an average of 6.5% per annum for almost 50 years. The economy has traditionally been fuelled by its natural resources but is expanding in the sectors of science, tourism, commerce and medical tourism. Malaysia has a newly industrialised market economy, ranked third-largest in Southeast Asia and 33rd-largest in the world. It is a founding member of ASEAN, EAS, OIC and a member of APEC, the Commonwealth and the Non-Aligned Movement. (Full article...)

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The National Alliance (Malay: Perikatan Nasional; abbrev: PN) is a political coalition composed of the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU), Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS), Homeland Solidarity Party (STAR Sabah), Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) and later Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (GERAKAN). The establishment of this party was induced by the Muhyiddin cabinet on 10 March 2020. This coalition previously preceded by the Malaysian Party Alliance Association or also known as the Persatuan Perikatan Parti Malaysia (PPPM). This party later was legalised and confirmed by Registrar of Society (RoS) as a 'political coalition party' known as Perikatan Nasional (National Alliance). As of 13 August 2021, Perikatan Nasional controls 50 seats, with support of another 50 MPs (including confidence and supply). The coalition was the ruling government of Malaysia from March 2020 to August 2021.

The coalition was approved and fully registered in August 2020 by the RoS and the use of the Perikatan Nasional logo was authorized by the Election Commission (EC). The alliance was established during February 2020 Malaysian political crisis when BERSATU departed from the then-governing Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition. The 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Abdullah of Pahang, appointed Muhyiddin Yassin, the leader of PN, as the 8th Prime Minister of Malaysia, bringing the informal political alliance into government. (Full article...)

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Muhammad Razizan bin Abdul Razak (born 3 May 1984) is a Malaysian comedian, actor, television personality, rapper, singer and businessman. He has also been a contestant in several reality television shows. (Full article...)

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Melaka Chinese Mosque (Malay: Masjid Cina Negeri Melaka) is a Chinese-style mosque in Krubong, Melaka. Completed in April 2014, it is the third Chinese-style mosque in Malaysia. With a total build up area of 2.8 hectares and 2,000 worshipers capacity, the mosque was developed by the Melaka Chinese Muslim Association.

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Image 1Authentic mee bandung from Muar (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 2Children are being pulled by a Chinese coolie through the streets of Kuching in the Raj of Sarawak, c. 1919. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 3Many government-controlled new village established in Malaya in the 1950s to separate ethnic Chinese villages who have connections with communist insurgents. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 4A bowl of Penang Hokkien mee (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 5The Dutch fleet battling with the Portuguese armada as part of the Dutch–Portuguese War in 1606 to gain control of Malacca. (from History of Malaysia)
Image 6Bantang River Recreational Forest in Segamat District, Johor. (from Geography of Malaysia)
Image 7Iced Ipoh white coffee in Menglembu, Ipoh, Malaysia (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 8Lion dance in Malaysia's capital during the Chinese main festivity. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 9The presence of Chinese junk in northern Borneo on Kinabatangan as photographed by Martin and Osa Johnson, c. 1935. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 10Roti Telur and Teh Tarik (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 11Map of Ming dynasty under Yongle Emperor in the year of 1415, map published in 1935. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 12Siti Nurhaliza wearing a tudung (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 13Raw (l) and cooked (r) sambal tempoyak. (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 14Former mine which has been converted into a lake garden in Perak. (from Mining in Malaysia)
Image 15Idli served with typical accompaniments. (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 16The topography of Malaysian Borneo. (from Geography of Malaysia)
Image 17Geographical distributions of ethnic Chinese Malaysians by majority in each cities or towns:
  Hokkien
  Cantonese
  Hakka
  Foochow
  Hainanese
  Teochew
  Kwongsai
  Hockchia
  Undetermined majority
(from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 18Wealthy Chinese person with British officials in Perak, c. 1904. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 19Maggi goreng in George Town, Penang (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 20Roti canai (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 21Na Tuk Kong (拿督公) shrine in West Malaysia. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 22A Malaysian Nasi lemak traditionally wrapped in banana leaves (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 23Ikan bakar in Muar, Johor. (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 24Hainanese chicken rice balls in Muar, Johor, Malaysia (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 25Malay children dressed for Hari raya (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 26Tongmenghui fundraising meeting in Ipoh of Perak for the Second Guangzhou uprising, c. 1911. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 27Mee Siput Muar (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 28A beach on Redang Island in the South China Sea. (from Geography of Malaysia)
Image 29Penang rojak (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 30Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) in Kuala Lumpur, where Malaysians celebrate Independence Day on 31 August each year. (from History of Malaysia)
Image 31Some of the traditional clothes from East Malaysia (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 32Tau sar pneah, also known as Tambun pneah, from Penang (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 33British and Malayan police talking to a Chinese civilian who may have information about any communist activities in their area, c. 1949. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 34Wonton Mee (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 35Map of Sinophone world where Chinese languages are spoken as a first language among ethnic Chinese in countries where their population is significant:
  Large Chinese speaking-majority (Coastal and central area of China, including Taiwan and Singapore)
  Large Chinese speaking-minorities (Highland China, including Malaysia and Brunei)
  Small Chinese-speaking minority (Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan and the Philippines)
(from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 36Malaysia is located in the equatorial region, and has a tropical rainforest climate. (from Geography of Malaysia)
Image 37Clockwise from bottom left: beef soup, ketupat (compressed rice cubes), beef rendang and sayur lodeh (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 38Bukit Cina (literally "Chinese Hill") in Malacca, one of the oldest Chinese cemetery in the country, taken between c. 1860–1900. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 39Sate (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 40Sambal belacan, made with mixed toasted belachan, ground chilli, kaffir leaves, sugar and water (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 41The topography of Peninsular Malaysia. (from Geography of Malaysia)
Image 42The bustling town of George Town in Penang Island with many Chinese businesses and shop lots through industrial era since the British administration, c. 1950s. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 43Some of the examples of ethnic Chinese influenced Malaysian cuisine, clockwise from top-right: grass jelly (凉粉) with Bandung, yong tau foo, Nyonya steamed layer cake (娘惹千层糕) and laksa noodle. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 44A typical serve of banana leaf rice. (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 45The Buddha-Gupta stone, dating to the 4th–5th century CE, was dedicated by an Indian Merchant, Buddha Gupta, as an expression of gratitude for his safe arrival after a voyage to the Malay peninsula. It was found in Seberang Perai, Malaysia and is kept in the National Museum, Calcutta, India. (from History of Malaysia)
Image 46A joint demonstration from ethnic Chinese and Malay in Semenyih, Selangor who opposing the communist activities during the ensuing Malayan Emergency, c. 1950s. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 47Proportion of ethnic Chinese and Malay with indigenous voters in the 2018 Malaysian parliamentary constituency:
  Bright red indicates a higher proportion of ethnic Chinese
  Bright green indicates a higher proportion of ethnic Malay or indigenous people
  Mixed colour means that the ratio of the two is equivalent
  The brownish colour are the area with the higher proportion of other non-indigenous races (such as Indians)
(from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 48Inside the former house of a Peranakan (Baba-Nyonya or 峇峇娘惹) in Malacca which has now been converted into a museum, a Nyonya can be seen sitting inside wearing the traditional kebaya. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 49Sarawak layered cake. (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 50Sea grapes, known as latok by the Bajau people. (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 51The proclamation on the formation of the independent Federation of Malaysia by Lee Kuan Yew (top) for Singapore, Donald Stephens (centre) for North Borneo and Stephen Kalong Ningkan (bottom) for Sarawak. However, Singapore left the Federation less than two years after the merger due to racial issues. (from History of Malaysia)
Image 52Kolo mee (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 53A craftsman making batik. Malaysian batik is usually patterned with floral motifs with light colouring. (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 54The Zheng He monument today (seen from the backside), marking his stopover at the city
Image 55A selection of Nyonya kuih (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 56An ethnic Chinese woman in Malaysia grinds and cuts up dried herbs to make traditional Chinese medicine. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 57Map of the geographic origin of the present-day ethnic Chinese Malaysians since their early migrations from China to Nanyang region more than a hundred years ago. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 58Pan Mee (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 59Swordfish hinava served with sandwich bread (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 60Japanese troops moving through Kuala Lumpur during their advance through Malaya.
Image 61Petroleum Museum in Sarawak. (from Mining in Malaysia)
Image 62Heads from old headhunting practices in a Kadazan house in Sabah (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 63Soto ayam, (chicken soto). Note the transparent yellow broth, the emping and fried shallot (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 64Bubur pulut hitam, without coconut milk. (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 65Amplang. (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 66Peninsular Malaysia Precipitation Map on December 2004 showing heavy precipitation on the east coast, causing floods there. (from Geography of Malaysia)
Image 67The 1670 Dutch Fort on Pangkor Island, built as a tin ore warehouse by the Dutch East India Company (from History of Malaysia)
Image 68Avalokiteshvara statue found in Perak, 8th–9th century bronze.
Image 69South-East Asia's Largest Temple- Kek Lok Si in Penang being illuminated in preparation for the Lunar New Year. (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 70SMJK Confucian in Kuala Lumpur, an example of converted Chinese independent school to government-funded "SMJK" (literally Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan). (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 71Thousands of Malayan Peoples' Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA) guerrillas with the majority come from the ethnic Chinese during their disbandment ceremony in Kuala Lumpur after the end of the war against the Japanese in 1945. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 72Gasing spinning top at the cultural center Gelanggang Seni (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 73Anti-ICERD Rally was held in Kuala Lumpur on 8 December 2018. (from History of Malaysia)
Image 74Three ethnic Chinese girls working in the interior of British military mobile canteen throughout the war against the Japanese in Malaya, c. January 1942. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 75Tanks of fresh seafood at a seafood restaurant in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 76Comparison of Malay language, Jawi writing, and Khat Calligraphy with other Languages (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 77A wau workshop (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 78Claypot chicken rice (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 79Batik cake (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 80Mount Kinabalu, the highest point of Malaysia, is located in Sabah. (from Geography of Malaysia)
Image 81Malaysian Chinese Catholics during Palm Sunday at St Ignatius Church in Selangor. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 82Air bandung. (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 83The discovery of a skull which estimates say is around 40,000 years old on Niah Caves in Sarawak, has been identified as the earliest evidence for human settlement in Malaysian Borneo. (photo December 1958) (from History of Malaysia)
Image 84Peninsular Malaysia (left) is 40% of Malaysia's territory, and East Malaysia (right) is 60% of Malaysia's territory. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 85Nasi dagang (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 86Laksa Sarawak (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 87Durians in rack sold in Kuala Lumpur (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 88A bowl of Asam laksa (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 89Penang chee cheong fun (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 90Sultanate of Aceh's influence in Perak, Kedah, Pahang, and Terengganu on the Malay Peninsula, c. 1570s (from History of Malaysia)
Image 91The extent of the Malaccan Empire in the 15th century became the main point for the spreading of Islam in the Malay Archipelago.
Image 92The 1056m Johor-Singapore Causeway connects Malaysia and Singapore across the Straits of Johor. In the background is Johor Bahru. (from Geography of Malaysia)
Image 93Bak Kut Teh (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 94Malacca Art Gallery (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 95Historic Indosphere cultural influence zone of Greater India for transmission of elements of Indian elements such as the honorific titles, naming of people, naming of places, mottos of organisations and educational institutes as well as adoption of Hinduism, Buddhism, Indian architecture, martial arts, Indian music and dance, traditional Indian clothing, and Indian cuisine, a process which has also been aided by the ongoing historic expansion of Indian diaspora. (from History of Malaysia)
Image 96Yusheng (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 97Variety of ethnic Chinese businesses from the clinic, restaurant and grocery stores in Happy Valley of George Town in Penang. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 98The usually crowded Lim Chong Eu Expressway and its surroundings in Penang deserted throughout the Malaysian movement control order as seen on 22 March 2020 to combat COVID-19 pandemic. (from History of Malaysia)
Image 99Co-curricular activities in Tshung Tsin Secondary School, a Chinese independent high school in Sabah. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 100Mahathir Mohamad was the leading force in making Malaysia into a major industrial power. (from History of Malaysia)
Image 101Joget Melayu, a Malay dance (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 102Murtabak being made at a stall, a type of pancake filled with eggs, small chunks of meat and onions. (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 103The Nyonya making various traditional kuih. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 104Roti tisu served as a savoury meal, pictured here with a glass of teh tarik. (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 105A view of a river from the anchorage off Sarawak, Borneo, c. 1800s. Painting from the National Maritime Museum of London.
Image 1062007 Bersih Rally that was held in Kuala Lumpur. (from History of Malaysia)
Image 107Teh C Peng Special (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 108An 1880 painting of southern Chinese merchant from Fujian (left) and Chinese official in Penang Island. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 109Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources (from Mining in Malaysia)
Image 110Nasi kerabu (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 111Petaling Street, a Chinatown in Malaysia's capital of Kuala Lumpur, as seen at night (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 112Ethnic Chinese in traditional samfu attire with umbrella, c. 1945. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 113Copper mine in Sabah. (from Mining in Malaysia)
Image 114Chinese secret society of Hai San with Chinese and Malay followers in Selangor, c. 1874. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 115Nasi Lemak, the national dish of Malaysia (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 116Tugu Negara, the Malaysian national monument is dedicated to those who fell during World War II and the Malayan Emergency. (from History of Malaysia)
Image 117Built in 6th century A.D, Candi Bukit Batu Pahat is the most well-known ancient Hindu temple found in Bujang Valley, Kedah, Malaysia. (from History of Malaysia)
Image 118The earliest record of a local law influenced by Islamic teaching and written in Jawi. The stone monument is found in Terengganu. (from History of Malaysia)
Image 119Kangkung belacan (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 120Replica of the palace of the Malacca Sultanate, built from information in the Malay Annals (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 121Kuala Lumpur, a blend of old and new. (from History of Malaysia)
Image 122Malacca Literature Museum (from Culture of Malaysia)
Image 123Ayer Keroh Lake. (from Geography of Malaysia)
Image 124Members of the Cobbold Commission were formed to conduct a study in the British Borneo territories of Sarawak and Sabah to see whether the two were interested in the idea to form the Federation of Malaysia with Malaya and Singapore.
Image 125A Map of Malaysia's states. (from Geography of Malaysia)
Image 126Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, the tallest building in Southeast Asia.
Image 127Statue of Francis Light in the Fort Cornwallis of Penang, marking the start of British rule in the Malay Archipelago. (from History of Malaysia)
Image 128British flag hoisted for the first time on the island of Labuan on 24 December 1846. (from History of Malaysia)
Image 129Aside from mandarin orange, various other snacks are presented for visitors throughout the Chinese New Year. (from Malaysian Chinese)
Image 130Char kway teow in Penang (from Malaysian cuisine)
Image 131Evolution of Malaysia (from History of Malaysia)
Image 132Ais kacang (from Malaysian cuisine)

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1 October 1996: Kuala Lumpur Tower was inaugurated in Kuala Lumpur.
1 October 2010: 2010 Proton Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur.
2 October 2010: 2010 Proton Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur.
3 October 2010: 2010 Proton Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur.
6 October 2017: The first Rocktoberfest Borneo was held in Miri, Sarawak.
7 October 2017: The first Rocktoberfest Borneo was held in Miri, Sarawak.
8 October 2004: Labuan Museum in Labuan was officially opened.
10 October 2000: Shah Alam was upgraded from town to a city.
12 October 2004: Paddy Museum in Alor Setar, Kedah was inaugurated.
13 October 2018: 2018 Port Dickson by-election.
16 October 2014: Quill City Mall in Kuala Lumpur was opened.
16 October 2002: 2002 Espirito Santo Trophy was held in Kuala Lumpur.
17 October 2002: 2002 Espirito Santo Trophy was held in Kuala Lumpur.
18 October 2002: 2002 Espirito Santo Trophy was held in Kuala Lumpur.
19 October 2002: 2002 Espirito Santo Trophy was held in Kuala Lumpur.
20 October 1990: 1990 Malaysian general election.
20 October 2011: Kenanga Wholesale City in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur was opened.
20 October 2020: Subang Jaya was upgraded from town to a city.
21 October 1976: Sultan Abu Bakar Museum in Pekan, Pahang was opened.
21 October 1990:
- 1990 Malaysian general election.
- 1990 Malaysian state elections.
23 October 1993: Chinese History Museum in Kuching, Sarawak was officially opened.
24 October 2002: 2002 Eisenhower Trophy was held in Selangor.
25 October 2002: 2002 Eisenhower Trophy was held in Selangor.
26 October 2002: 2002 Eisenhower Trophy was held in Selangor.
27 October 1987: Operation Lalang.
27 October 2002: 2002 Eisenhower Trophy was held in Selangor.
28 October 1987: Operation Lalang.
29 October 1987: Operation Lalang.
30 October 1987: Operation Lalang.
31 October 1987: Operation Lalang.

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Iskandar Puteri is a city in Johor. It is the administrative center of the state of Johor, which houses various state government offices. It houses the Legoland Malaysia Resort, the first Legoland theme park in Asia.

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