Malaysia is a mixture of modern world and developing country. With its investments in high technology industry and moderate oil wealth, it has become one of the richest nations in South East Asia. Malaysia offers a cheerful mixture for most visitors: there is a high-tech infrastructure and everything generally works well and more or less on schedule, but prices remain more reasonable than, for example, Singapore. The difference between rich and poor can also be evident: For example, a high-rise luxury condominium building built directly across from old, run-down store premises or apartments.
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Stay Safe & Healthy in Malaysia
Stay safe in Malaysia
The crime rate is higher than in neighbouring Singapore. Crimes against tourists are usually limited to pickpocketing, purse snatching and petty...
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History Of Malaysia
Evidence of modern human settlement in Malaysia dates back 40,000 years. It is believed that the first inhabitants of the Malay Peninsula were Negritos....
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Culture Of Malaysia
Malaysia has a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-lingual society. The country's original culture comes from the indigenous tribes that inhabited it, along with the Malays...
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Language & Phrasebook in Malaysia
Malaysia's only official language is Malay (officially Bahasa Malaysia, sometimes known as Bahasa Melayu). The Indonesian language spoken across the border in Indonesia is...
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Traditions & Customs in Malaysia
It is advisable to dress respectfully, especially in rural areas (wearing trousers or a long skirt, not shorts, and covering the shoulders is recommended...
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Internet & Communications in Malaysia
Internet in Malaysia
Internet connectivity in Malaysia is readily available in most cities and towns. It was one of the first countries in the world...
