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Intro to Malaysia: Get to Know Malaysia in Just 5 Minutes!

Are you visiting Malaysia or just curious about Malaysia after hearing it somewhere? Here’s a quick 5-minute introduction to Malaysia to get all your questions answered! Is Malaysia a country? Yes, Malaysia is an independent country that gained independence in 1957. It is split into West Malaysia, a peninsular connected to Thailand and East Malaysia, […]

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Malaysian Flag: Name, History, and Meaning

The national and country flag of Malaysia is called the Jalur Gemilang, which directly translates to Stripes of Glory. Here’s a brief history of the Malaysian flag, its significance today, and the meaning behind it. History and design of Malaysian national flag The Jalur Gemilang was designed before Malaysia’s independence in 1957. The design was

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Malaysian Languages: Basics and Travel Phrases

If you’re travelling in urban Malaysia, most locals will be able to converse in English. If you’re travelling in smaller towns or rural areas, it’s likely locals will only understand basic English phrases or not at all. Hence, learning and recognizing Malaysian languages will go a long way for your visit in Malaysia. Here’s a

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Malaysia’s Map, Location, and Geographical History

Thinking about traveling to Malaysia or heard about Malaysia and have no idea where it is? That’s okay! Malaysia is not exactly the biggest global powerhouse and has less historical significance compared to our Asian counterparts with regards to the Western world. Today we’ll dive deeper to where Malaysia is, and its geographical significance in

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Malaysia Currency and Money: All You Need to Know

Malaysia has its own currency called the Malaysian Ringgit. In this article, I’ll share more about the Malaysian Ringgit, including its names, international abbreviations, symbols, what it looks like in bill and coin form, and the exchange rates with other currencies. What is Malaysia’s currency? Malaysia’s currency is called the Malaysian Ringgit. You can pronounce

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Which Cheap Budget Airlines Fly to Malaysia in 2024?

Malaysia and its main cities Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sabah, and Sarawak are popular travel destinations if you’re traveling/backpacking Asia or Southeast Asia. Below you’ll find the cheap budget airlines that fly to Malaysia in 2024. I’ve included the popular cities/countries you may be traveling from around Asia. If you’re traveling from somewhere further such as

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When to Visit Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia: Best Months & When to Avoid!

Planning but not sure when to visit Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur? Here’s our guide on Malaysia’s weather, crowd, event and festivals throughout the year to help you make a decision. Quick links Malaysia Weather and Climate Malaysia is located at the equator (The middle of the world) so we have a tropical climate.  We have

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