Malaysia Tour

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia having the federal constitutional monarchy consisting of thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo’s East Malaysia. Peninsular Malaysia shares a land and naval border with Thailand and oceanic borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia. East Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Brunei and Indonesia, and a maritime border with the Philippines and Vietnam.It’s known for its beaches, rainforests and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European cultural influences. Malaysia is the 66th largest country by total land area, with a land area of 329,613 km2 (127,264 sq mi).The country is multi-ethnic and multicultural, which has a significant effect on its politics. About half of the population is ethnically Malay, with minorities of Chinese, Indians, and indigenous peoples. The country’s official language is Malaysian Malay, a standard form of the Malay language. English remains an active second language.

Islam is the country’s established religion, the constitution grants freedom of religion to non-Muslims. The government is modelled on the Westminster parliamentary system, and the legal system is based on common law. The head of state is an elected monarch, chosen from among the nine state sultans every five years. The head of government is the Prime Minister. The Major sources of Malaysian economy are science, tourism, commerce and medical tourism.

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. The city is also home to British colonial-era landmarks such as the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It is one of the fastest growing cities in Asia and the largest city in Malaysia, covering an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi). The city serves as the cultural, financial, and economic centre of Malaysia. Since the 1990s, the city has played host to many international sporting, political and cultural events including the 1998 Commonwealth Games and the 2017 Southeast Asian Games. Kuala Lumpur has undergone rapid development in recent decades and is home to the tallest twin buildings in the world, the Petronas Towers, which have since become an iconic symbol of Malaysian development. Kuala Lumpur is one of the leading cities in the world for tourism and shopping, the 6th most-visited city in the world in 2019. The city has three of the world’s ten largest shopping malls.