Introduction to Malaysia

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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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