"Keeweechic's Malaysia" Malaysia by keeweechic

Malaysia Travel Guide: 32,355 reviews and 65,004 photos

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Malaysia is centrally located in Southeast Asia and is divided into East Malaysia which is north of Indonesia and West Malaysia, south of Thailand. The country is made up of 13 states and federal territories.

Although East Malaysia is the larger of the two regions it is less populated with the land being primarily comprised of undeveloped areas and jungles. Wherever you go in Malaysia you are sure to find some of the natural beauty that appeals to you whether it be the beautiful beaches and Islands or the lush and cooler highland regions.

With Malaysia's central location which puts it between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea, this country has traditionally been a meeting point for traders and travellers. This has resulted in a multi-cultural and multi-racial population which has now grown to over 18 million. The people are naturally warm in their welcoming and their friendliness and hospitality is a very special experience. Malays is the official language, but English is also widely spoken so there is no problem in communicating. The official religion is Islam however with such a multi-racial community, freedom of worship is practiced and you will see a variety of temples, mosques and churches, at times, grouped together.

Malaysia earliest recorded days begin in the first century BC. Evidence of ancient civilisation such as tomb stones have been found in Kedah as well as influences from Indian and China. During the 1400's Islam introduced itself with traders from the Middle East and India. This was popular and was spread across the nation by the Sultan of Melaka. The spice trade brought about an attack by the Portuguese in 1511 in Melaka which resulted in the Sultanate falling. With the Portuguese came the Catholic Christianity. In 1641 the Dutch took over control of Melaka, then the British came at the end of the 18th century and formed crown colony states of the Peninsular called the Straits Settlements. Sabah in East Malaysia became a British protectorate and the Brooke family ruled Sarawak as the White Rajah (white King) for the next 100 years. In 1941 the Japanese invaded the country and ruled for about 3 years before surrendering to the Allied Forces after the bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. At the end of World War II, the birth of nationalism came about in the country and in 1957 the Proclamation of Independence was declared. In 1963, Malaya, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak united to form Malaysia but Singapore seceded in 1965.

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Intro Updated Mar 17, 2008
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Comments (87)

tranceperent Mar 6, 2006 at 5:03 AM Report Abuse

hey where r u from..didnt really get it, if u from kl pls join us for the vt meet on 18th happening there
Jim_Eliason Nov 19, 2005 at 4:53 AM Report Abuse

great page. I really want to get back to asia next!
DaDrifter Jun 28, 2005 at 8:42 AM Report Abuse

Truly Asia :) ... Fantastic page KW ! Yummy makan tips and very interesting detail about the local festivals.
matcrazy1 Apr 18, 2005 at 6:54 AM Report Abuse

Excellent pictures and very good information I didn't know. For example I've never heard about durians but they look interesting... I must ask for them in my fruit store.
dr.firas May 25, 2004 at 3:33 AM Report Abuse

Wonderful, you have everything exotic here, the culture, people, high buildings, fruits and life, like your Packing list photo Kay dear, it is over loaded LOL
radz Mar 25, 2004 at 8:00 PM Report Abuse

K.L,traffic seems like India traffic :)))) Nice Page.
AlbuqRay Mar 7, 2004 at 7:55 AM Report Abuse

Informative, well-written tips and excellent pictures. The next time you are in Singapore, you may want to try a little further up the east coast at Endau.
micas_pt Aug 13, 2003 at 3:41 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful photos and very good info. Great place to visit. Thanks.
Faiza-Ifrah Jun 19, 2003 at 10:21 AM Report Abuse

xclent cultural and warnings tips. now i got to see this movie entrapment ;)
bugalugs Mar 12, 2003 at 1:34 PM Report Abuse

OK - you have sold it to me, just have to find the dosh to go!! :-) Wonderfully descriptive page, a wealth of information and amazing photographs, thank you!