Malaysia is made up of 13 states. Which is Johor, Melacca, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Sabah, Sarawak, Terengganu, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Kedah, Perlis and Selangor. Kuala Lumpur is the capital. It is the largest city and the heart of Malaysian business and culture.
Malaysia is one of the most pleasant, hassle-free countries to visit in southeast Asia. It’s buoyant and wealthy, and has moved towards a pluralist culture based on a vibrant and interesting fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures and customs. Parliament House, is the symbol of democracy in Malaysia. Strategically located between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea, Malaysia has long been the meeting place for traders and travellers from west and east. Its history is one of continuous interaction with foreign powers and influences.
The outstanding characteristic of Malaysia’s population today is its highly variegated ethnic mix makers it one of the prime examples of a multiracial society in the whole world. The multiethnic character of Malaysia’s population has come into being over the course of the last 150 years. Broadly speaking Malaysia’s ethnic groups fall into two main categories: those with culture affinities indigenous to the region and to one another, who are classified as bumiputera; and those whose cultural affinities lie outside.
Although Islam is the national religion (approx. 70%), the Malaysian Constitution guarantees freedom of worship. Islam, Christianity, Hiduism, Buddhism, Taoism and Sikhism are the main religions in Malaysia, and there are many mosques, temples and churches throughout the country.
