WELCOME TO

MALAYSIA

Malaysia is a country with fascinating people and an

enthralling range of attractions. Its three major races,
the Malays, Chinese and Indians, along with the ethnic
traditions of the Kadazan, Dusun, Iban, and many more
in East Malaysia make up the delightful multicultural
fabric of Malaysia.
COUNTRY

The Federation of Malaysia comprises

Peninsular Malaysia, which is made up of
11 states, three Federal Territories as well
as the states of Sabah and Sarawak
situated in Borneo.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION

Located between 2 and 7 degrees north of the Equator,

Peninsular Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah
and Sarawak by the South China Sea. To the north of
Peninsular Malaysia is Thailand while its southern neighbor
is Singapore. Sabah and Sarawak share a common border
with Indonesia while Sarawak also shares a border with
Brunei Darussalam.
 PEOPLE
Malays make up about 57% of the
population and are the
predominant group with Chinese,
Indians and other ethnic groups
making up the rest.
LANGUAGE

Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) is the national

language but English is widely spoken.
Malaysians also speak various
languages and dialects.
RELIGION

Islam is the official religion but all other

religions are practiced freely.