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HISTORY
ANCIENT MALAYA
The first people to live in Malaya were
Stone Age hunter-gatherers.They arrived
as early as 8,000 BC.
Later Stone Age farmers came to Malaya
and displaced them. (The hunter-gatherers
continued to exist but they retreated into
remote areas).The farmers practiced slash
and burn agriculture.
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After 1,000 BC metal-using farmers
came to Malaya.They made tools from
bronze and iron and they settled
along the coast and along rivers.They
lived partly by fishing, partly by
growing crops
4. +In the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD centralized
states arose in Malaya.The greatest was
Kedah in the North.
The Malayans became highly civilized.
Malayan civilization was heavily influenced
by India. (Malayans traded with India from
the 3rd century AD.
Malayan laws and writing show Indian
influence.The religions of Buddhism and
Hinduism were also introduced into Malaya
at that time.
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The Indians introduced Hinduism and
Buddhism to the peninsula, thus bringing
temples and other cultural traditions from
India.
The Indian influences can best be seen in a
traditional Malay wedding ceremony, which
is similar to those in India.
6. + Islam and the Golden Age of
Malacca - 1400 AD - 1511 AD
Chinese, Indian and Arab records
show that Srivijaya to be the best
trading area in the region
It was founded in 1400 and within
50 years it was a major port, and
the most influential in Southeast
Asia and with alliances being built
with other tribes and ports,
Malacca was able to "police" the
waters and provide an escort for
vessels that needed it. Malacca
quickly became the power in
control of all of Malaysia's west
coast.
7. +BRITISH COLONIALISM IN
MALAYA
In the late 18th century the British East
India Company traded with, and partly
controlled India. At that time they began
looking for a base in Malaya.
In 1786 the British under Francis Light
occupied Penang and founded
Georgetown. In 1800 they took Province
Wellesley.
In 1819 Sir Stamford Raffles founded a
British trading post at Singapore.
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In 1819 Sir Stamford Raffles founded a
British trading post at Singapore.
By the treaty of London, 1824, the British
and Dutch divided the region between
them.
The Dutch surrendered Melaka to the
British.The Dutch were given control of
Sumatra and all the area below the Malay
Peninsula
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The Straits Settlements, as they were called,
(Penang, Province Wellesley, Melaka and
Singapore) grew rapidly partly due to an influx
of Chinese and Indian workers.
By 1860 the population of Singapore was over
80,000.
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However although the British East India
Company controlled islands and parts of the
coast they did not control the interior of the
Malay Peninsula.
Furthermore until 1867 the East India
Company controlled the Straits Settlements
not the British Government. However in 1867
they were made a crown colony.
11. +British control of Sarawak began in 1841. In
1840 a man named James Brooke helped the
Sultan of Brunei to crush a rebellion.
As a reward he was given territory to rule
and in 1841 he was granted the title of Raja of
Sarawak.
Brooke's territory was enlarged in 1853.
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Meanwhile Siam (modern day Thailand)
invaded Kedah in 1821.They deposed the
Sultan.
There were rebellions against Siamese rule
in 1830-31 and in 1838-39.
The Sultan was restored in 1841 but Kedah
remained a vassal state of Siam
13. +MALAYA BECOMES
INDEPENDENT
In 1944, when the Japanese faced defeat, the British
government decided to join all the Malayan states
(except Singapore) into a single unified state
called the Malayan Union. (Singapore would be a
separate crown colony).
However there was so much opposition to this plan
it was scrapped.
Instead on 1 February 1948 the Federation of
Malaya was formed.
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In 1955, the Reid Commission was formed
to prepare a constitution for Malaya.
Malaya became independent on 31 August
1957.
The first prime minister of Malaya was
Tunku Abdul Rahan (1903-1976). He held
office from 1957 to 1970.
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PEOPLE
Malaysia consists of various ethnic groups.
Malaysia consists mainly of the Malay,
Chinese and Indian people.
Indigenous people live in the remote areas
of Malaysia.They are the Ibans, Kadazans
and Penans.
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RELIGION AND FESTIVALS
There are many religions here in Malaysia.
The Muslims practice their Islamic faith and celebrate Hari
Raya.
The Buddhists pray to Buddha and celebrate Wesak Day.
The Hindus worship many Gods and celebrate Deepavali.
The Christians celebrate Christmas.
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TRADITIONAL COSTUMES
Different ethnic groups in Malaysia have
their own traditional costumes.
Malays : Baju kurung/baju kebaya/baju
Melayu
Chinese : Cheongsam/samfu
Indians : Saree/Punjabi suit/dhoti
29. + Petronas towerPetronas tower
The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas
Twin Towers (Malay: Menara Petronas, or Menara
Berkembar Petronas), are twin
skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
According to the Council on Tall Buildings and
Urban Habitat (CTBUH)'s official definition and
ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the
world from 1998 to 2004 and remain the tallest
twin towers in the world. The buildings are a
landmark of Kuala Lumpur, along with
nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower.
It cost US$ 1.6 billion
Owned by KLCC Holdings Sdn Bhd
located at Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpor
It is a commercial offices and tourist attraction.
30. + Langkawi cable carLangkawi cable car
The Langkawi Cable Car, also known as
Langkawi SkyCab, is one of the major attractions
in Langkawi Island, Kedah, Malaysia. It provides
an aerial link from the Oriental Village at Teluk
Burau to the peak of Gunung Machinchang,
which is also the location of the Langkawi Sky
Bridge. The total length is 2.2 km (1.4 mi), with a
journey time from the base to the top of around
15 minutes. It was officially opened in 2003.
Operation
•Owner Langkawi Development Authority
(LADA)
•Operator Panorama Langkawi Sdn Bhd
•No. of carriers 35 units
•Carrier capacity 6 passenger per cabin
•Trip duration 15 min
•Line length2200 meter
31. + Mount KinabaluMount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu (Malay: Gunung Kinabalu) is
a mountain on the island of Borneo in
Southeast Asia. It is located in the East
Malaysian state of Sabah and is protected
as Kinabalu Park, a World Heritage Site.
Kinabalu is the highest peak in
Borneo's Crocker Range and is the highest
mountain in the Malay Archipelago as well as
the highest mountain in Malaysia. Mount
Kinabalu is also the 2prominent 0th most
prominent mountain in the world
bytopographic prominence.
Highest point
•Elevation4,096 m (13,438 ft)
•Prominence4,096 m (13,438 ft)
Mount Kinabalu has been
accorded UNESCO World Heritage status
32. + Sipada National ParkSipada National Park
Sipadan is the only oceanic island in Malaysia,
rising 600 meters (2,000 ft) from the seabed. It
is located in the Celebes Sea off the east coast
of Sabah, Malaysia. It was formed by
living corals growing on top of an
extinct volcanic cone that took thousands of
years to develop. Sipadan is located at the
heart of the Indo-Pacific basin, the centre of
one of the richest marine habitats in the
world. More than 3,000 species of fish and
hundreds of coral species have been
classified in this ecosystem.
Sipadan Island was at the top of Rodale's
Scuba Diving Magazine Gold List for 'The Top
Dive Destination in the World'. In fact it shared
its top spot with 2 other destinations known
for the diversity of their marine life — the
Galápagos Islands and Truk in Micronesia.
33. + Kek Lok Si TempleKek Lok Si Temple
The Kek Lok Si Temple (Chinese: 极乐
寺 ; Penang Hokkien for "Temple of Supreme
Bliss" or "Temple of Sukhavati" or "Jile Si") is
a Buddhist temple situated in Air
Itam in Penang facing the sea and commanding
an impressive view, and is one of the best
known temples on the island. It is said to be the
largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. It is also
an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists
from Hong Kong,
the Philippines, Singapore and other countries
in Southeast Asia.This entire complex of
temples was built over a period from 1890 to
1930, an inspirational initiative of Beow Lean,
the Abbot.The main draw in the complex is the
striking seven-storey Pagoda of Rama VI
(Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas) with 10,000
alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha, and
the 30.2 metres (99 ft) tall bronze statue of Kuan
Yin, the Goddess of Mercy.
41. +
Malaysian Education System
Education is a priority concern of the
Malaysian government, and annually,
the biggest amount of the national
budget is allocated for educational
purposes.
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The objectives of the Ministry are reflected in
the National Philosophy of Education, which
states that education in Malaysia is an ongoing
effort toward further developing the potential
of individuals in a holistic and integrated
manner,
so as to produce individuals who are
intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and
physically balanced and harmonious, based
on the firm belief in and devotion to God.
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Such an effort is designed to produce
Malaysian citizens who are knowledgeable
and competent, who possess high moral
standards, and who are responsible and
capable of achieving a high level of
personal well-being, as well as being able
to contribute to the harmony and
betterment of the family, the society, and
the nation (Zakaria, 2000).
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In Malaysia, primary and secondary school
education is free for students between the
ages of seven to 17 (a total of 11 years of
universal education).
The admission age to the first year of
primary school is usually seven, and the
graduating age for a first bachelor’s degree
is about 22 years old. Over 97% of 7-year-
old children are enrolled in the public
school system.
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Malaysia has a literacy rate of 93%, which is
one of the highest in the world.The
government is soon to make primary
education compulsory for all Malaysian
children
46. +
The Malaysian education system conducts
education from preschool to higher education,
as grouped below.
• preschool education from age five (for two to
three years)
• primary education from age seven (for five to
six years)
• lower secondary education from age 13 (for
three years)
47. +• upper secondary education from age 16
(for two years)
• postsecondary education or sixth form
from age 18 (for one to one-and-a-half
years)
• higher education
• undergraduate studies from age 20 (for
three to five years)
• postgraduate studies (for one to five
years)
48. +
Both publicly and privately funded
educational institutions exist in the national
education system.
There is free primary and secondary school
education in the public sector, but not in the
private sector.
49. +
Most primary and secondary school
education for Malaysian children is
provided by the government and public
schools.
The private sector plays a significant role in
tertiary education but contributes minimum
at primary and secondary levels.
65. +
Teachers room with on-line
access to courseware catalogues and
database information and resource
management systems and
professional networking tools.
70. + Easy Read is an education
application that helps people
learn new languages while
reading content that is of interest
to them at their specific difficulty
level.
The user gets access to article
related exercises, vocabulary
section and more features to
maximize the learning outcomes.
71. +
NexVend is a one-stop tech solution.
Their latest EdTech product, a collaborative
education web application, GrabEdu, for
college students. GrabEdu allows lecturers to
monitor their students' progress closely from
time to time through problem sets and
assignments created by NexVend team.
By using GrabEdu, universities can also save
cost in hiring inexperience lab demo or tutor
and invest that money into researches.
72. + Zcholar is a community for scholars,
Students and Researchers from all around
the world.
The community is creating an online
platform for people who are interested to
learn online.
The platform is full with important Scholars,
papers and articles. Zcholar project is
valuable to every scholar, students and
everyone that cares about knowledge and
changing the world to the best.
73. +
EduPOW is an online publishing
platform that enables authors,
teachers, trainers, and other users to
share knowledge about any topic they
know.
It has online education courses
related to arts & design, health &
fitness, music & language and many
more to choose from.
74. + Gnowledge. It is a free-to-use
education platform where everyone
can create, publish, share and take
tests, exercises and assignments.
The platform have users from over 30
countries; users from USA are No. 2 in
terms of usage since it went live on
February 24th, 2011 with little
targeted promotional efforts.
75. +
My Aone Learning serves as
an online skill-sharing
marketplace that brings
learners and teachers
together.