What Makes Me a Malaysian
What makes me a Malaysian?
Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy in south-east Asia consisting thirteen states, and three federal territories. The country is separated by South China Sea into two regions. There are Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysia Borneo (also know as east Malaysia).and also the former shares a border with Thailand to the north, with Singapore lying at its southern tip. Moreover, halfway up the peninsula on its eastern side is Kuala Lumpur, the nation 's capital. Contingency planning and controlled development have made Kuala Lumpur one of the most pleasant and attractive cities in Asia. It is now also home to the tallest building in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers. On the other hand, Eastern Malaysia comprises the states of Sabah and Sarawak, located on the island of Borneo across the South China Sea. This part of the nation is home to a mix of indigenous tribes, each with their own culture and language. Vast stretches of uncharted rainforests give way to rugged mountain peaks, such as the imposing Mr. Kinabalu, towering 4101m into the sky.
On political views, the government of Malaysia is sustained by Barisan Nasional, a coalition consisting of 14 parties led by Malay nationalist UMNO (United Malays National Organisation). Barisan Nasional holds a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives, which is required to pass constitutional amendments. The country 's Prime Minister and UMNO President is Najib Tun Razak, the opposition is gathered in a front formed by four parties. The main party is the PAS which is the Islamic group that represent all Malaysia Islam Party.
Malaysia is a multi ethnic, multi culture and multi lingual society. In religious terms it is predominantly Islamic, but with strong Christian, Buddhist and Hindu communities. Figure from 2007, the population consisting 62% Bumiputera, 24% Chinese, 8% Indians with others minorities along with foreigner. The country 's language is Bahasa Malaysia, although
Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy in south-east Asia consisting thirteen states, and three federal territories. The country is separated by South China Sea into two regions. There are Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysia Borneo (also know as east Malaysia).and also the former shares a border with Thailand to the north, with Singapore lying at its southern tip. Moreover, halfway up the peninsula on its eastern side is Kuala Lumpur, the nation 's capital. Contingency planning and controlled development have made Kuala Lumpur one of the most pleasant and attractive cities in Asia. It is now also home to the tallest building in the world, the Petronas Twin Towers. On the other hand, Eastern Malaysia comprises the states of Sabah and Sarawak, located on the island of Borneo across the South China Sea. This part of the nation is home to a mix of indigenous tribes, each with their own culture and language. Vast stretches of uncharted rainforests give way to rugged mountain peaks, such as the imposing Mr. Kinabalu, towering 4101m into the sky.
On political views, the government of Malaysia is sustained by Barisan Nasional, a coalition consisting of 14 parties led by Malay nationalist UMNO (United Malays National Organisation). Barisan Nasional holds a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives, which is required to pass constitutional amendments. The country 's Prime Minister and UMNO President is Najib Tun Razak, the opposition is gathered in a front formed by four parties. The main party is the PAS which is the Islamic group that represent all Malaysia Islam Party.
Malaysia is a multi ethnic, multi culture and multi lingual society. In religious terms it is predominantly Islamic, but with strong Christian, Buddhist and Hindu communities. Figure from 2007, the population consisting 62% Bumiputera, 24% Chinese, 8% Indians with others minorities along with foreigner. The country 's language is Bahasa Malaysia, although
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