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Malaysia

Malaysia is a tropical country situated in southeast Asia. It borders Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and the Philippines. It has an area of about 329,847 square kilometers and a total population size of about 27,730,000 people. Ask any question regarding the history, geography and local culture of the country.

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Which is the longest lake in Malaysia?

The largest lake located in Malaysia is the Bera Lake. It is a freshwater lake that outflows into the Pahang River.

What type of plants and animals live on Malaysian rainforest?

A tropical greenhouse More than two thirds of the world's plant species are found in the tropical rainforests: plants that provide shelter and food for rainforest animals as well as taking part in the gas exchanges which provide much of the world's oxygen supply.

Rainforest plants live in a warm humid environment that allows an enormous variation rare in more temperate climates: some like the orchids have beautiful flowers adapted to attract the profusion of forest insects.

Competition at ground level for light and food has lead to evolution of plants which live on the branches of other plants, or even strangle large trees to fight for survival.

The aerial plants often gather nourishment from the air itself using so-called 'air roots';. The humidity of the rainforest encourages such adaptations which would be impossible in most temperate forests with their much drier conditions.

Name of sultan Malaysia?

Please be more specific because Malaysia has nine sultans at the same time. There are only nine states that have sultans : Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Perlis, Terengganu, Kedah, Kelantan, Pahang, Johor and Perak. If you want all the names of the sultans, I doubt someone could answer it here. Most of the states are old which means there have many sultans and there still Malacca sultanate too.

What ocean surrounds Malaysia?

South China Sea and the lower Andaman Sea.

Is Malaysia a democratic country?

The government of Singapore representative democratic republic. The head of the government is the president. Singapore has a multi-party system.

IS Malaysia 1st 2nd or 3rd world country?

Singapore is definitely not a third world country.
It can be classified as a first world country if you look at it's GDP and economic status.
In fact Singapore has been developing rapidly since its independence.

What is the meaning of the Malay word Perasan?

"perasan" in Malay means fake or pretentious

"sayang" is another word for love

Thus, the phrase "Pretentious Love" could simply imply to a "service" one can buy from the red light districts of Malay speaking/influenced countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, or even in the mixed culture "flesh trades" in Geylang of Singapore.

- zxiv1001

What about perasaan sayang? Methinks that the person who asked the question misspelt the word perasaan as perasan. Perasaan means feeling, so "perasaan sayang" means feeling of love or in simple English - being in love!!!

Where did Malaysia get its name from?

It was called "Malaya" at first, after independent from the British Colonisation in 1957. It was only made up of Malay Peninsula and Singapore island. After a few years, Sabah and Sarawak decided to join Malaya to form Malaysia in 1963. However, Singapore left the federation in 1965.
Malaysia was originally called Tanah Melayu, meaning The Land of Malays. Soon the British colonist adopted the name Malaya. The base word for Malaya derives from the word Malayin English, or Melayu in Malay, which are the native inhabitants of the land. Malaysia got its current name when Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore joined the federation on 16th September 1963, adopting the 'sia' from the letters that make up the name of the states. On 9th August 1965,Singapore seceded from the federation.

Where was the first rubber tree in Malaysia planted?

Malaysia is the leading producer of natural rubber in the world. About 46% of the total world's rubber is produced in Malaysia. The rubber plantation was started in Malaysia in 1877. First, the seedlings were brought from the Amazon Basin, and were planted here on a experimental basis. Later, when the rubber seedlings were successfully planted, attempts were made to produce it on a commercial scale. The British people, who colonised the region and introduced rubber tree, provided the capital for clearing the forest and planting rubber trees. They also provided the market for rubber. The skilled labour that was needed was managed from India, particularly from South India.

Conditions favourable for Rubber Growing

# A mean temperature of 27°C, never falling below 22°C.

# Heavy rainfall above 200 cm., with no drought.

# Deep rich soils with good drainage preferably scrumbly, well-oxidized and acidic in reaction

# Adequate supply of labour is an important factor for the collection and plantation of rubber over large holdings

Area of Production

Rubber can grow anywhere in Malaysia, because of the suitability of climate and soil; but most of the rubber estates are concentrated in the western coastal plains of Malaysia. The plantation in coastal zone gets the advantage of nearest port for it's export. Yet very low areas are avoided in order not to suffer from stagnation of water. The greatest production is in its Jahore State of Southern Malaysia. Here Rubber cultivation occupies about 4-2 million acres or about 65% of the total cultivated area in the country.

Problems of the Rubber Industry

At present, the policies of the Malaysian Government are not as favourable to foreign investors as previously. The Government regulations, regarding benefits and wages to native workers, are more strict, and the taxes are higher. The rubber planters also face the problem of surplus production (it is because the huge areas are available for the rubber plantation), which results in lowered prices and profits. The abundant production of synthetic rubber in the U.S.A. and other countries has also given a great set back to marketing. The synthetic rubber, which is made from petroleum, coal, alcohol or other materials, is obtained at a very low cost of production. Another problem is the need to replace a large proportion of the trees, which are very old, with new ones of very high yield. The Government has laid a special tax on exported rubber, and the money, thus, raised is utilized for the cost of replanting trees. Because of all these hazards, the rubber planters are now converting the rubber estates to that of palm. But it does not mean that the rubber plantation system will discontinue. The synthetic rubber is excellent for certain purposes, but it is not yet as satisfactory as natural rubber for general purposes, such as tyres. As such, with an expanded role of the Government in the management of the rubber plantation, the production of rubber in Malaysia will undoubtedly continue, and, perhaps even increase in importance.

Rubber Export

Malaysia produces about 1-5 million tons of natural rubber annually. A major part of it is sent to Singapore or Penang, from where it is exported all over the world. The chief rubber-importing countries are:

(i) Singapore (for re-export),

(ii) Russia and European countries,

(iii) the U.S.A.,

(iv) Japan and

(v) India.

Uses of Rubber

Rubber is used for making innumerable articles ranging from footwear, sports goods, cushions, insulated material for cable, pencil erasers to tyres and tubes.

However, it is its use for making tyres and tubes of automobiles which is of greatest importance. Thus, indirectly, rubber helps in promoting the system of modern transport and communication. Malaysia will continue to play its dominant role in world's rubber production and export.

Time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi?

There is a three hour difference between Jakarta, Indonesia, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Jakarta is three hours ahead of Abu Dhabi. Jakarta is in the Western Indonesian time zone while Abu Dhabi is in the Gulf time zone.

How culture can affect Malaysia as a multicultural society?

It is only influenced ethnic Malays, to a certain extent. Because ethnic Malays, are highly devout Muslims. Even Malay celebrities like Yunalis Zarai and Siti Nurhaliza wear the hijabs when they're doing their music performances and such. As Malays, do not like sexual exposure like the stuff Lady Gaga and Katy Perry does. I remember, reading an article where Malaysian people weren't happy with Mariah Carey's live performance because she was showing to much sexual influence. If Lady Gaga and Katy Perry tried to do a live performance in Malaysia, Indonesia or even Brunei (if the sultan even allowss it); they wouldn't be able to do much but sing. Nothing more.

As for food, western influence is not really found in Malay cuisine. Chinese, Indian and Arab influences are found bulging high in Malay cuisine. But not really pizza, burgers and stuff. They do exist in Malaysia, but not as popular with ethnic Malays. The fast food restaurants in Malaysia have halal certifications and requirements. Meaning by Malaysian law, these fast food restaurants are required to follow Islamic rituals. Such as shutting down during the day on the holy month of Ramadan and such. The Chinese restaurants a lot of times exempt themselves from this rule. Ethnic Malays, are not a very high Asian population in the United States either. Maybe there's some Malaysians in the United States, but chances are they are Malaysian-Indians or Malaysian-Chinese; not ethnic Malays. Malaysia, is a good enough country with a good economy and living conditions. There's really no need for Malaysian-Malays to immigrate to America. Not as high as Chinese, Indians or Filipinos.

English, is influencing just about every other language. The French, are monitering the French language like dead strict, because English words are creeping slowly in the French. The Filipino language, is becoming more like Filienglish now. The Malay language, is just like French. It is not becoming influenced by English. Malay speakers won't allow English to influence Malay. Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Brunei and Bahasa Indonesia are rather strictly monitered languages. Unlike Filipino. So no, there's not much western influence on ethnic Malays except for being advanced on technology and all. Malays are not big fans of western influence. Filipinos are no longer considered ethnic Malays anymore, since Filipinos get too much westernized and sexual. Filipinos were once, called ethnic Malays. But no longer, because Filipinos don't speak Malay and are too westernized.

Where can you get fresh Halal bacon in Malaysia?

Cold Storage or GIant supermarket stock up Halal Bacon by Zac Meat.

Why jollibee is not successful in Malaysia?

coz there is non..

btw.. Malaysia sucks butt. We americans hate going there

Do you need a passport for a British citizen to fly from Malaysia to the UK?

Of course you do ! To enter or leave ANY country legally - you have to be able to prove who you are - which is the primary function of a passport !

What is good morning to everyone in Malay language?

Selamat malam.

From my understanding "selamat" means safe and "malam" is night.

What is the most popular sport in Malaysia?

The national sport of Indonesia is badminton. However traditional sports exist, such as sepak takraw (a form of soccer played without the ball touching the ground and a ball made of reeds)

Why would a vegetable garden grow better a tropical rainforest in Malaysia or in a backyard in Tennessee?

A vegetable garden would grow better in a backyard in Tennessee because the soil that makes up tropical areas is laterite, which contains little organic matter and few nutrients that benefits plant growth.

Are there elephants in Malaysia?

Yes there are, They are called Pygmy elephant and are much smaller than African Elephants

How do you pronounce Malaysia?

The common US pronunciation is (muh-LAY-jhuh) rhyming with Asia.

How many races in Malaysia?

It is impossible to know as animals are transported from country to country. Some animals are also extinct already like dinosaurs.