Wednesday, April 18, 2007

OVERVIEW OF MALAYSIA








Overview of Malaysia
Malaysia, comprising of Peninsula, Sarawak and Sabah, is located in the region of South East Asia. The Peninsular Malaysia (Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Perak, Kedah, Penang, Perlis, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang) is bordered on the North by Thailand, on the South by Singapore, on the West by the Strait of Malacca, and on the East by South China Sea.

History of Malaysia

History of Malaysia falls back to the colonization of foreign powers in Malaya, independence of Malaya, and the formation of Malaysia.

Government of Malaysia
The Malaysia government comprises of a constitutional monarchy while practicing a democratic system. The supreme head of the federation of Malaysia is the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, while the Prime Minister is the head of the government. The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong acts on the advice of the Parliament and the ruling cabinet.

Leaders of Malaysia
Prime Minister is the most influencial entity in Malaysia. Since the day of independence, Malaysia has been led by 4 former Prime Ministers, and currently leading by Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

National Symbols of Malaysia
The story behind national flag, national anthem, national flower, national animal, and Coat-af-Arms.
(Tourism Malaysia)

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