This document provides an overview of Malaysia, including its geography, history, culture, and people. It discusses Malaysia's multi-racial society consisting of the Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous populations. It also summarizes Malaysia's languages, religions, holidays, traditions like food and dress, important landmarks, and natural beauty including beaches and rainforests.

1. A MULTI-RACIAL
&
MULTI-CULTURAL
COUNTRY
MALAYSIA

2. MALAYSIA??
Where is

3. Map of Asia
•Distance between Kuala Lumpur & Bangkok: 1,754.2 km
•Traveling time from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok : 1hour, 10 mins

4. The 13 states of Malaysia
• Malaysia is divided into 13 states and 3 federal territories
(Wilayah Persekutuan)- Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan
• South China Sea separates Peninsular Malaysia from Sabah and
Sarawak

5. 5
Mountain ranges - The highest mountain range
in Malaysia is the Crocker Range in Sabah. This
range houses Mount Kinabalu, the highest
mountain in the country

6. HISTORY OF MALAYSIA
• Earliest known traces of human habitation
Melaka Sultanate the starting point of the historic era.
• The Coming of the Portuguese
• Dutch captured Melaka from the Portuguese
• The Surrender of Melaka to the British By The Dutch
• The Japanese occupation in Malaya during World War II
• Colonization of British
• Malayan Independence (31st of August) by Tunku Abdul Rahman
• Singapore leaves Malaysia to become an independent nation (1963)
40 Mil.
1400
1511
1642
1824
1941
1945
1957
1963

7. Jalur Gemilang
• "Stripes of Glory“-towards continuous growth and success.
• 14 alternating red and white stripes: 13 member states and the federal
government
• White - peace and honesty
• Red - Strength, bravery and courage in facing challenges.
• Blue –Unity of the Malaysian people
• Yellow - the yellow seen on the crescent and star is the color of the
royal family
• 14-point yellow star: Federal Star which symbolises the unity of the 13
states with the Federal Government.

8. 8
Malay English
Negaraku, tanah
tumpahnya darahku,
Rakyat hidup, bersatu
dan maju,
Rahmat bahagia, Tuhan
kurniakan,
Raja kita, selamat
bertakhta.
Rahmat bahagia, Tuhan
kurniakan,
Raja kita, selamat
bertakhta.
My country, the land
where my blood is spilt,
The people live united
and progressive,
Blessings of happiness,
may God grant,
(And that) our King may
reign in peace.
Blessings of happiness,
may God grant,
(And that) our King may
reign in peace.
National Anthem

9. Malaysia National Flower
•National flower of Malaysia is the hibiscus, or bunga raya.
•The first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, chose this as the
national flower in 1960.
•The red colour of the bunga raya represents courage

10. CURRENCY
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
MYR 1 = 8.30 Thai
Baht

12. Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

13. KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE (KLCC)
• the world's tallest buildings from 1998 to
2004, when their height was surpassed by
Taipei 101. From 2001 the towers remain
the tallest twin buildings in the world.
• Tower 1 was built by a Japanese
consortium led by the Hazama Corporation
while Tower 2 was built by Samsung C&T
and Kukdong Engineering & Construction,
both South Korean contractors.
• The towers feature a sky bridge between
the two towers on 41st and 42nd floors,
which is the highest 2-story bridge in the
world.

14. KUALA LUMPUR
TOWER
•The KL Tower is the sixth tallest
telecommunication tower in the world
•The tower has 4 elevators and stairs
with a total of 2,058 steps and races are
organized yearly where participants
race up the stairs to the top
•The tower head holds the public
observation platform (276 m) and
revolving restaurant providing public a
panoramic view of the city
•The antenna that reaches 421 m, and
is specially utilized for
telecommunication and broadcasting
transmissions
335 m
276 m
421 m

15. BUKIT BINTANG (SHOPPING DISTRICT)

17. Historical City • Malacca, Malaysia

18. Historical City • Penang, Malaysia

19. A Famosa (in historical city-malacca)
The Portuguese constructed a massive fort in Malacca –
A Famosa - which the Dutch captured in turn in 1641.

21. PULAU REDANG (ISLAND)
Located on the east
coast of peninsular
Malaysia.

22. PULAU LANGKAWI (ISLAND)

24. Gunung Mulu National Park
•Gunung Mulu National Park
near Miri, Sarawak,
Malaysian Borneo, is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site
•Encompasses incredible
caves and karst formations in
a mountainous equatorial
rainforest setting.
•The national park is named
after Mount Mulu, the
second highest mountain in
Sarawak.

26. BATU CAVES •Batu Caves is a limestone hill, which has a
series of caves and cave temples, located
north of Kuala Lumpur.
•It takes its name from the Sungai Batu or
Batu River, which flows past the hill.
•The cave is one of the most popular
Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to
Lord Murugan.
•It is the focal point of Hindu festival of
Thaipusam in Malaysia.

27. MOUNT KINABALU (SABAH)
•It is located in the east
Malaysian state of Sabah and is
protected as Kinabalu National
Park, a World Heritage Site.
•Kinabalu is the tallest peak in
Borneo's Crocker Range

28. NATIONAL PARKS

29. UNIQUE FLORA & FAUNA

30. Rafflesia

32. MONKEY CUPS ( NEPENTHES )

33. ORANG UTAN

35. Monyet ( Monkey )

37. SEA TURTLE (e.g. Leatherback Turtle)

38. HORNBILL

39. MALAYSIAN’S
CULTURES

40. The Malaysian

41. • Malaysia is a unique country with the
combination of multi races who lived together
in Malaysia for generations.

42. Population of Malaysia
▪Ethnic Groups:
50.4% Malay
23.7% Chinese
7.1% Indian
11.0% Indigenous
7.8% Others

43. The Malays
– Today, the Malays, make up Malaysia's
– largest ethnic group, which is more than
– 50% of the population
– They are known as bumiputera, which translates as
“sons” or “princes” of the soil.
– In Malaysia, the term Malay refers to a person who
practices Islam and Malay traditions and speaks the
Malay language
– Their conversion to Islam from Hinduism and Buddhism
began when the Sultan of Melaka embraced it in the
14th Century. (When Arab traders introduce Islam to
Malacca)

44. The Chinese
– The second largest ethnic group, the Malaysian Chinese form
23.7% of the population
– The Chinese first arrived in Malaysia in the 15th century, when
the Ming Princess Hang Li Po and her entourage arrived in
Malacca.
– The Chinese traded with Malaysia for centuries, then settled in
numbers during the 19th century when word of riches in
the Nanyang, or "South Seas," spread across China.
– Most Chinese are Buddhist
– Beside Mandarin, they speak different dialects of the Chinese
language such as Cantonese ,hokkien ,teowchew

45. The Indian
– The third largest ethnic group of Malaysia
– Accounting for about 7% of the country’s population
– Indians had been visiting Malaysia for over 2,000
years, but did not settle en masse until the 19th
century.
– Most are from South India who immigrated to
Malaysia during British colonial times.
– They are Mainly Hindus, they brought their colorful
cultures such as Hindi temples, spicy cuisine and
colorful garments

46. The Indigenous (orang asli)
– Orang asli mean “Original
Resident “ in Malay
– They are the oldest inhabitants
in Malaysia
– They are mainly seen in East
Malaysia in Sabah and Sarawak
provinces.
– In Sabah, the largest official
ethnic group is Kadazan while in
Sarawak, the dominant tribal
groups are the Dayak, Iban and
Bidayuh.

47. Peranakan,
Baba-Nyonya
– Peranakan, Baba-Nyonya and Straits Chinese are terms
used for the descendants of the very early Chinese
immigrants(15th century)
– Who have partially adopted Malay customs in an effort to
be assimilated into the local communities.
– The spoken language is Baba Malay, which is Malay
language with Chinese Hokkien mix.
– Peranakans are found mainly in Melaka ,Penang and
Kelantan

48. Portuguese
Descendants
– Known also as Eurasians
– they are the descendants of the Portuguese
who arrived in Melaka in 1511 who built
settlements and married the locals
– Their spoken language is Christang, which is an old
form of Portuguese.
– The Eurasians are predominantly Catholic
– Numbering around 2000, they live in a settlement in
Ujong Pasir, Melaka.

49. TRADITIONAL
COSTUMES

50. Chinese costume Indian costumeMalay costume

51. BATIK( Traditional Clothes)

53. Batik Handcraft

54. MALAYSIAN FOOD
Ais Kacang
Agar-agar
Apom
Ayam Tandoori
Bak Kut Teh
Ban Mee
Belacan
Bubur
Bubur Cha Cha
Cendol
Chee Cheong Fun
Chai Tau Kuah
Char Koay Teow
Char Kuih
Chicken Rice
Curry Mee
Dai Bao
Dim Sum
Eu Char Koay
Fu Chok Yi Mai
Haa Mee
Hokkien Mee
Hor Fun
Ikan Bakar
Jawa Mee
Kaya
Keropok Lekor
Ketupat
Laksa
Lobak
Maggie Goreng
Mee Goreng
Mee Rebus
Mee Siam
Naan
Nasi Briyani
Nasi Dagang
Nasi Kandar
Nasi Lemak
Nasi Pataya
Otak-otak
Pandan Kuih
Pisang Goreng
Rojak
Rojak Mee
Roti Bakar
Roti Bom
Roti Canai
Roti John
Satay
Soto
Sambal
Sup Ekor
Tau Fu Fa
Thosai
Ulam
Wan Tan Mee
Yau Zha Guay
Yong Tau Fu
Yu Tao Mai

55. MALAY FOOD

56. NASI LEMAK
• A popular breakfast made of coconut milk rice served with
sambal ikan bilis (anchovies) and slices of hard boil egg and
cucumber.
• Chicken, squid or even beef is added for better satisfaction.

57. SATAY
• Marinated meat being barbecued over the charcoal.
• The peanut sauce is a must as companion.
• Some would also like to be served with onions, cucumbers
and even ketupat, a rice cube wrapped with palm leaves.

58. CHINESE FOOD

59. CHAR KUEY TEOW
• The name of the dish came from the Hokkien which means fried
‘kuey teow’, a type of noodles.
• Ingredients such as prawns, fishcake slices, cockles, eggs or even
Chinese sausage can be found inside.
• But, the dish is vary from one place to another.

60. HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE
Hainanese Chicken Rice is cooked with chicken stock and
topped with steamed chicken! The specialty of the dish is the
chicken meat where the smoothness and juiciness remains!
Dipping the meat into the chillies or ginger served is even
nicer!

61. Chicken Riceball

62. BAK KUT TEH
• Bak Kut Teh is originated from the Hokkien word
which means herbal soup served with pork.
• A bowl of white rice is the best companion to it!
• Bak means meat
• Kut means bone
• Teh means tea

64. INDIAN FOOD

65. BANANA LEAF RICE
Banana Leaf Rice is served on banana leaf with dishes like
fried fish, fried chicken, vegetables or anything that the
consumer likes. The banana leaf is used as a plate and to
provide the fragrance to the rice.

66. ROTI CANAI
• Roti Canai , the Indian pancake resembles local fried
pancake which is made from dough
• has wide variety of topping such as eggs, sardines, banana
and anything you can named it
• Best served with Dhall, curry or even only white sugar

67. TEH TARIK

68. FESTIVALS
AND
CELEBRATIONS
Malaysia is a colorful country not only
for its exotic beauty and amazing
culture, but also of the many festivals
that are celebrated by Malaysians.

69. Holidays
• 1 Jan New Year's Day.
•1 Feb Federal Territory Day.
• 14 Feb Chinese New Year.
• 26 Feb Mawlid al-Nabi,
(Birth of Prophet Muhammad).
• 28 Apr Wesak Day (Birth of Buddha)
• 1 May Labour Day.
• 31 Aug Merdeka Day (National Day).
• 10 Sep Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan).
• 5 Nov Deepavali.
• 16 Nov - 17 Nov Hari Raya Qurban (Feast
of the Sacrifice).
• 7 Dec Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year).
• 25 Dec Christmas

70. Languages spoken by Malaysians
• The National Language, Bahasa Malaysia
which translates as the "Malaysian language“
• English is the second language
• Tamil and Chinese are commonly used too

71. Alphabet of Bahasa Malaysia
A-a M-em Y-ye
B-Be N-en Z-zet
C-ce O-O
D-de P-pe
E-e Q-ki
F-ef R-er
G-ge S-es
H-ha T-te
I-I U-u
J-je V-fe
K-ke W-we
L-el X-iks

72. Numbers 1-10
•0 Sifar/kosong
•1 satu
•2 dua
•3 tiga
•4 empat
•5 lima
•6 enam
•7 tujuh
•8 lapan
•9 sembilan
•10 sepuluh

73. Fun Time With Bahasa Malaysia
English B Malaysia Remarks
Good Morning Selamat Pagi
Good Afternoon Selamat Tengahari
Good Evening Selamat Petang
Good Night Selamat Malam
Good Bye Selamat Jalan Saying your goodbye
Selamat Tinggal
When you yourself are
leaving
See You Again Jumpa Lagi

74. Fun Time With Bahasa Malaysia
English B Malaysia
Welcome Selamat Datang
Thank you Terima Kasih
How are you? Apa Khabar?
Please Sila/Tolong
Help Tolong
Please help me Minta tolong
Can you help me? Boleh tolong saya?
My name is Nama saya

75. Basics
MALAY English
Saya I/ Me
Kamu You
Makan Eat
Minum Drink
Suka Like
Cinta Love
Cantik Pretty
Tampan Handsome
Comel Cute

76. Names
MALAY ENGLISH
Abang Elder Brother /
Husband
Kakak Elder Sister
Adik Younger sister/brother
Bapa Father
Ibu Mother
Cikgu Teacher
Encik Mr.
Cik Mrs.

77. Try this! (boys and girls)
• KAMU SANGAT CANTIK ( You are so Pretty!)
• TERIMA KASIH ( Thank You!)
• KAMU SANGAT TAMPAN (You are so Handsome!)
• TERIMA KASIH ( Thank You!)
(Greeting Your Teacher)
Selamat Pagi, Cikgu. ( Good Morning, Teacher)
Selamat Pagi, Semua ( Good Morning Everyone)

78. Let’s Sing! RASA SAYANG(M’sian Folk Song)
•RASA SAYANG EH
•RASA SAYANG SAYANG EH
•HEI LIHAT NONA JAUH
•RASA SAYANG SAYANG EH