Lets Learn about Malaysia

1. STATES IN MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. It was declared as Federal Territory of
Kuala Lumpur and the Federal Administrative Center on February 1, 1974. Kuala
Lumpur has an area of 243.65 square kilometers and has 11 parliamentary
constituencies, the Bandar Tun Razak, Batu, Bukit Bintang, Cheras, Kepong,
Lembah Pantai, Segambut, Seputeh, Setiawangsa, Titiwangsa and Wangsa
Maju.
Labuan Federal Territory of Labuan is a second Malaysian Federal Territory. The area is
91.64 square miles and has only one constituency. It is located around 10 km
from the beaches of Sabah and took two and a half hour flight from Kuala
Lumpur and five minute boat ride from Batu Papan. Labuan Island declared as
Offshore Financial Centre and Tax Free Port. Projected population in 2009 was
89,000 people.
Putrajaya On February 1, 2001, Putrajaya which has an area of 4,932 hectares was
declared officially as the 3rd Federal Territory, after the Federal Territory of Kuala
Lumpur and Labuan. Federal Government Administrative Centre moved to
Putrajaya from Kuala Lumpur for reducing the concentration of population
density, traffic congestion and the socio-political and socio-economic
disparities.
Malaysian Federal Territory

2. STATES IN MALAYSIA
Perlis Perlis Indera Kayangan is the smallest state in Malaysia with a total area
of about 795 square kilometers. It is located in the north of Peninsular Malaysia
and is bordered by Thailand. The capital of Perlis is Kangar and Arau is the royal
town.
Perlis has 3 parliamentary and 15 state assembly areas. Other cities are
Chuping, Jejawi, and Simpang Empat. Perlis is a state that does not sultanate
but the monarchy. Perlis government chief called Chief Minister. Population
population is about 198.335 people total.
Kedah Kedah is located in the north of Peninsular Malaysia. The state is bordered by
Thailand and has an area of about 9,425 sq. km. The state capital is Alor Setar
Kedah and Anak Bukit is the Royal City. Kedah has 15 parliamentary, 36 state
assembly and 12 districts of Kota Setar, Kuala Muda, Kulim, Kubang Pasu,
Langkawi, Padang Terap, Sik, Baling, Yan, Pendang, Bandar Baharu and Pokok
Sena.
Northern

3. STATES IN MALAYSIA
Penang Penang is located on the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It has a land area
of about 1,056 square kilometers. The capital of Penang is George Town.
Penang has 13 parliamentary, 40 state assembly and 5 District of Southwest
(Balik Pulau), Northeast (George Town), South Seberang Perai (Nibung Tebal),
Central Seberang Perai (Bukit Mertajam) and North Seberang Perai
(Butterworth). Other cities available in Penang is Georgetown, Butterworth,
Perai, Air Itam, Nibong Tebal, Kepala Batas, Bayan Lepas and others.
Perak Perak has an area of approximately 21,005 square kilometers (6.4% of the total
area of Malaysia) and is the second largest state in Peninsular Malaysia. Perak
capital city is Ipoh and Kuala Kangsar is the royal town. Perak has 24
parliamentary, 59 state assembly areas and 9 District of Kerian, Gerik, Kuala
Kangsar, Kinta, Batang Padang, Larut and Matang, Hilir Perak, Manjung and
Perak Tengah. Perak River is the longest river in the state of Perak. Other cities
are like Bidor, Tapah, Teluk Intan, Sungkai, Lumut and Taiping. Projected
population in 2009 stood at 2,393,300 people.
Northern

4. STATES IN MALAYSIA
Selangor Selangor has an area of approximately 7,930.20 square miles. It is located in the
heart of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia and around the Federal Territory
of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. The capital of Selangor is Shah Alam and Klang
as the Royal City. The state has 22 parliamentary, 56 state assembly areas and 9
districts which is Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Klang, Kuala Langat, Sepang,
Petaling, Hulu Langat, Gombak and Hulu Selangor.
Negeri
Sembilan
Negeri Sembilan is a compilation of 9 small states. Negeri Sembilan area of
about 6,657.09 square kilometers and it is located on the West Coast of
Peninsular Malaysia. The capital city is Seremban and Seri Menanti as the Royal
City. Negeri Sembilan has 8 parliament area, 36 state assembly area and 7
districts of Jelebu, Jempol, Tampin, Kuala Pilah, Rembau, Port Dickson and
Seremban. Other cities are Kuala Kelawang, Lukut, Titi, Tampin and Gemas.
Central

5. STATES IN MALAYSIA
Melaka Second small state in Malaysia with a land area of 1,652 square kilometers.
Melaka has 6 parliamentary area, 28 state assembly areas and 3 districts of Alor
Gajah, Jasin and Melaka. Melaka River is the longest river in the state. Melaka
delivering a travel destination such as A’ Famosa, Hang Jebat Well, Jonker
Street, Melaka Sultanate Palace, The Stadhuys and many more.
Johor Johor state has an area of 18,986.88 square kilometers. It is the southernmost of
Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang in
the north and Singapore in the south, separated by the Straits of Tebrau. Johor
Bahru is the state capital. Johor has 26 parliamentary area, 56 state assembly
area and 10 districts of Segamat, Johor Bahru, Pontian, Kluang, Mersing,
Kulaijaya, Batu Pahat, Ledang , Kota Tinggi and Muar.
In the state capital of Johor Bahru, known as the southern gateway to
Peninsular Malaysia, are attractions such as the ornate 100-year old Sultan Abu
Bakar Mosque with its sweeping view of the Straits of Johor; Legoland, Hello Kitty
Family Theme park and many more
Southern

6. STATES IN MALAYSIA
Pahang Pahang is the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia, which is about 35,965 square
kilometers and is located on the East Coast of Malaysia. The longest river in
Peninsular Malaysia Pahang River. Gunung Tahan, the second highest
mountain in Malaysia at 2,190 meters. The state capital and administrative
center is located in Kuantan and Pekan is the royal town. Pahang has 14
parliamentary, 42 state constituencies and 11 districts of Jerantut, Cameron
Highlands, Temerloh, Raub, Bentong, Rompin, Kuala Lipis, Maran, Pekan, Bera
and Kuantan.
Terengganu Terengganu covers an area of 12,955 square kilometers and is located on the
East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. In the northern and western sea borders with
Kelantan while, in the south and southwest are bordering Pahang. The state
capital is Kuala Terengganu. Terengganu is divided into 8 parliamentary area,
32 state assembly areas and 7 districts of Besut, Setiu, Kuala Terengganu,
Marang, Hulu Terengganu, Dungun and Kemaman.
Along the coast of Terengganu is a string of fishing villages, where colourful
handmade batik can often be found drying in the shade of coconut trees, and
a variety of resorts. Terengganu is perhaps most famous for its beautiful coral
islands of Redang and Perhentian, situated in protected marine parks, and
Kapas.
Eastern

7. STATES IN MALAYSIA
Kelantan Kelantan has an area covering 14,922 square kilometers in the east coast of
Peninsular Malaysia, facing the South China Sea, and is bordered by Thailand.
The state capital and Royal City is Kota Bharu. Kelantan has 14 parliamentary,
45 state assembly areas and is divided into 10 districts of Tumpat, Pasir Mas,
Tanah Merah, Jeli, Kuala Krai, Machang, Pasir Putih, Bachok, Kota Bharu and
Gua Musang. Other cities is Rantau Panjang and Pangkalan Chepa.
Fascinating attractions in and around Kota Bharu, the capital of Kelantan,
include the bustling and colourful Central Market, where the traders are
predominantly women and the Cultural Zone, in which can be found many of
the town's museums. Kelantan is also noted for its large drums (rebana ubi) and
traditional games of giant kite (wau) flying and top spinning.
Eastern

8. STATES IN MALAYSIA
Sabah Sabah, the second largest state in Malaysia, located on the island of Borneo,
the third largest island in the world. It covers an area of 72,500 square kilometers
with a coastline of 1,440 kilometers of the South China Sea on the west coast,
Sulu Sea in the northeast and the Celebes Sea to the south. Sabah is also
known as the Land Below the Wind. This title is given because of the State who
are on the south and outside storm zone.
Sarawak Negeri Sarawak or also known as the Land of the Hornbills Sarawak is the largest
state in Malaysia which has an area of about 131.598 square kilometers and is
located in East Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. The capital is Kuching. Rajang
River is the longest river in Malaysia are in the state. Sarawak has 31
parliamentary and 71 state assembly areas and covering 28 District 11 Division
Kuching, Sri Aman, Sibu, Miri, Sarikei, Limbang, Kapit, Bintulu, Kota Samarahan,
Mukah and Betong.
The land for adventure holidays, Sarawak has 10 national parks, among which
are Gunung Mulu National Park, a World Heritage Site that contains one of the
world's largest cave systems, and the Niah National Park where homo sapiens
remains dating more than 40,000 years, the oldest in Southeast Asia, were
found in the Great Cave
Borneo