15 Interesting Facts about Malaysia

Every country in the world has its own unique uniqueness. Malaysia, Who would have thought if the country whose government was led by the Prime Minister had so many interesting and amazing facts.

1. Split into two different areas

Our neighbors have two distinct areas. Most of Malaysia's territory is located in Peninsular Malaysia and most of it is united with Indonesia, on the island of Borneo. Similar but not the same, yes!
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2. State monarchy

Basically, Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy state consisting of 13 states and 3 federal territories. The 13 provinces of Malaysia include Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Penang and Terengganu. Whereas 3 federal or federal territories are Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan located in Borneo or Borneo Island.

3. The majority of its Muslim population

Similarly, like Indonesia, the Nation of Malaysia, so called for Malaysians, embraced Islam largely.
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4. British colonies

Before being declared a country named Malaysia, the area on the Malaya peninsula has been abandoned and colonized by Britain or Britain. Since 1786, the United Kingdom began broadening its action through Penang island rental for British East India Company. Until 1824, the Treaty of London or the British-British Treaty came into force that Malaya belonged to Britain, and Indonesia was Dutch.

5. National anthem

Malaysian National anthem entitled Negaraku, was a sailant from French song 'La Rosalie'. The melodies and tone of the song were adapted from the song of Anne Shelton's I Shall Return.
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6. Title "Tun"

Tun, is the highest in Malaysia's neighbor. The title can only be provided by the Great Deputy or equivalent to Lord in the United Kingdom. The recipient of this degree is not more than 25 people only! Only Malaysians can accept this title. Mostly, the recipient of the title is the people who have led the country and have done so much for the country, for example the Prime Minister.

7. Language

In addition to using Malay, most Malaysians are fluent in English. In fact, sometimes they mix both.
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8. Government System

Malaysia trudges the bicameral legislative system, adoption of a parliamentary democratic system. The head of the country is not a president, but a king or called the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. However, the process is the same that goes on every five years. The head of his government (equal to the governor), referred to by the Prime Minister.

9. The Oldest Sultans in the World

The Kedah Sultanate is the earliest sultanate of the Malay Peninsula, the oldest sultanate in the world. Founded in 1136, the sultanate that was associated with the Hindu dynasty also turned into Islamic sultanate.
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10. World's Lowest Death Rate

Malaysia is one of the countries with the lowest mortality rate in the world in terms of respiratory disease, which is 7.5 deaths per 100,000 people.

11. Biggest Cavern in the World

Malaysia has the largest underground cave in the world. The underground cave is called the Sarawak Chamber. Sarawak Chamber is located in Malaysia part of Kalimantan island, precisely at Mount Mulu National Park.
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12. Rafflesia flowers

The rare flowers of Raflessia Arnoldi are not only found in Indonesia. This flower can also be found in Sabah, Malaysia.

13. Ethnic groups of Sabah and Sarawak

The districts of Sabah and Sarawak, have approximately 60 different ethnic groups. This cultural difference does not make the environment diverge.

14. Menara Kuala Lumpur

The Kuala Lumpur Tower has a height of 421 meters. The tower is included as the fourth tallest and tallest tower in the Southeast Asian region.
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15. Penang Bridge