2. • Capital- Kuala Lumpur
• Currency- Malaysian ringgit, 1 Malaysian Ringgit = 19.41 INR
• Languages spoken- Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language
but English is widely spoken. Other languages include Mandarin and
Tamil.
• Type of government- Malaysia is governed by a Parliamentary
democracy with abicameral legislative system. The Head of the
Government is the Prime Minister
• Size of country- Landmass of 329,847 square kilometres. Located
between 2° and 7° north of the Equator, Peninsula Malaysia is separated
from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea. To the north
of Peninsula Malaysia is Thailand while its southern neighbor is Singapore.
Sabah and Sarawak are north of Indonesia in Borneo while Sarawak also
shares a border with Brunei.
• Population: 26 million
• Time zone- GMT+8
3. • The USP of Malaysia is people from different countries
like China ,India , Bangladesh have settled down In
Malaysia and their amalgam with the local Malaysians
has paved the way for a unique multi-cultural society.
• Another major attraction of Malaysia is its wide variety of
delicacies. Its the perfect destination to please one’s
taste buds : from Nasi Ayam , Satay, Nasi goreng and
Lima Kastturie.
• Apart from food and people, Malaysia has an excellent
blend of natural and artificial beauty. From the splendid
KL Towers to the sparkling waters of Perhentian islands,
from the exquisite Cameroon Highlands to the enthralling
Genting Highlands. Malaysia is also a shopper’s
paradise.
4. • Number of AIESEC entities in the country- AIESEC is currently
present in 12 universities in Malaysia:
- Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi
- Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Pahang
- Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang
- Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor
- Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Perak
- Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kedah
- University of Malaya, Petaling Jaya
- University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Semenyih
- Sunway University, Petaling Jaya
- Curtin University, Miri
• Number of members in AIESEC in the country• Number of exchanges they do in GCDP- about 800(2012)
• President of that AIESEC entity- Joshua Lim
5. • Islam being the official religion, all offices are off on Friday afternoon
for Friday prayers and extended lunch break.
• Malaysia is very unique in the sense of its culture. People of different
religions and backgrounds mix easily together, respect and live with
each other peacefully. The outcome is a spectacular mix of people,
food, traditions and culture. Malaysians are generally a very happy
and cheerful people, but most of them will not tolerate bad manners
and rudeness. Manners are important in this country; always say
"thank you" and "excuse-me" when you are interacting with people.
Like most Asians, the people here can be introverted and a little shy.
• If you are to visit a Malaysian private home or most Malaysian places
of worship, be prepared to remove your shoes and wear
conservative clothing. You'll also need to keep the conversation
down in the places of worship. There is a huge difference in
exposure towards foreign cultures between Malaysian cities and their
rural areas, but if you dress conservatively when venturing out of the
cities and tourist areas, you'll find that Malaysians are very tolerant of
any other faux pas.
6. • Malaysian cuisine is influenced by various cultures from
all around the world. Malaysia's population consists
mostly of three ethnic groups: Malays, Chinese and
Indians. As a result of historical migrations and
Malaysia's geographical advantage, Malaysia's culinary
style is a mixture of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai and
Arabian cuisines - to name a few. This resulted in a
symphony of flavors, making Malaysian cuisine highly
exotic.
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Visit Petronas Towers
Have fun at Genting Highlands
Dress in the traditional Malaysian attire
Afternoon tea and scones at Cameron Highlands
Revisit childhood at LEGOLand and Hello Kitty town
Watersports-try wreckdiving at Redang Island
Try the famous dishes of Malaysian Cuisine-Jalan Aron’s
street food experience
• Explore the historical places on foot
• Visit the living culture museum at Sarawak
• Shop at the Outlet Mall
9. • Learning a bit of Bahasa Malaysia (basic words). Most of them communicate in
that language. If you want to get heard like a Malaysian, add a “la” after every
English word you say. .Although funny it can help you get through tricky
situations.
• Traveling is very easy and comfortable since entire Malaysia is very well
connected by trains and bus services.
• Don’t forget to carry an umbrella or raincoat since often it rains incessantly in
Malaysia and of course adequate medicine should be taken along( since its
tough to get any treatment in hospitals unless you have a medical insurance).
• You must get a travel insurance as well that includes medical expenses.
