Sunday, February 27, 2011

About Malaysia



About Malaysia - just like many other countries, Malaysia has its hidden gems as well as traps. The idea is to discover the gems and to avoid the traps. I will share with you all that I know and love about this beautiful and friendly country where I was born and where I call home.
Malaysia photo collage
Though it is a relatively young country, gaining independence from the British only in 1957, it has an interesting history and a rich and diverse culture. Here you'll discover more about Malaysia, and hopefully discover the gems. Check out the things you can do in Malaysia.

Culture and Religion

The Malays here are similar to the Malays of Indonesia and the Philippines. They form about 60% of the population. This is followed by the Chinese, at about 25% of its population. The Indians form about 8% of its population. The others include indigenous people of the peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak. There are also significant numbers of Eurasians here too.
Malaysia Map
Where is Malaysia? What Continent is Malaysia On?
Tips for using this map 

View Larger Map & Tips for using Malaysia Google Maps

Being different in culture and religious beliefs have contributed to making us very unique and interesting. Though Islam is the official religion, there is freedom of religion in Malaysia. You'll be surprised by the number of churches and temples you will see during your visit here.
fireworks display at Petronas Towers Kuala Lumpur
   
    Malaysia Is Really a Beautiful...
1. Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur2. Petronas Twin Towers

KLCC - Petronas Twin Towers was the world's tallest building from 1998 to 2004!
3. Suria KLCC (shopping mall near Petronas Twin Towers)
Six level shopping mall near Petronas Twin Towers - Shop 'til you drop!
4. Putra Mosque (Putrajaya)
The Putra Mosque, or Masjid Putra in Malay language, is the principal mosque of Putrajaya, Malaysia. Construction of the mosque began in 1997 and was completed two years later.]
Putrajaya bridge - Also known as Seri Wawasan Bridge.
Parting for the Morning.
A Government building in Jalan Carpenter, Kuching.
Eye on Malaysia
A corner of Ipoh Street
Sunset @Kota Kinabalu
11. Kampung Lubuk Merbau (Perak)
Out of Town
12. Masjid Kristal (Kuala Terengganu)
Masjid Kristal located at Kuala Terengganu
Almost Twilight - Paka Seascape
at Langkawi
Pulau Perhentian
Peacefull evening
Sunset in Pangkor Island (Raining day)
run, sidney, run
Lookout
Barracuda storm : The encounter with several hundred barracuda is one of most exciting experences to be had at Sipadan.
Semporna - Pulau Mabul Experience
22. Cempedak Cove (Kuantan, Pahang)
Rocky Cove 2
flying - Genting Highland Theme Park
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Cameron Highlands
25. Morib – Selangor
just in time-morib beach (original shot)
The 400 million years old Batu Caves were first used by the Besisis or Orang Asli as transit shelters. At around 1860, Chinese settlers started mining guano from there. An American naturalist "discovered" the caves in 1878.
27. Mulu National Park (Deer Cave)
One of the larges caves in the world measuring 90 meters high and wide. This is the scene late afternoon. Before 4 million bats surge out to the nights sky.
Tajor Waterfall: This wonderful sight is from Bako national park. A good day trek from park HQ but well worth the effort over tough terrain.
29. Gunung Gading National Park
Rafflesia - The largest flower in the world, 30 inches in diameter. It is an endoparasite of vines. The vile smell that the flower gives off attracts insects such as carrion flies, which transport pollen from male to female flowers. This flower was spotted in Gunung Gading National Park, Malyasia
Mt Kinabalu 19 - South peak

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