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Malaysia
Malaysia, a Southeast Asian nation comprising portions of the Malay Peninsula and Borneo, is home to scenic beaches, tropical woods and enormous parks, and a fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European cultures.
An increasingly popular tourist hotspot, Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, is filled with architectural treasures; from colonial structures to bustling commercial areas with skyscrapers like the 452-meter-tall Petronas Twin Towers.
As Malaysia is located in central Southeast Asia - and its neighboring countries are excellent weekend vacation destinations. Malaysia has direct flights to an extensive list of countries including the neighboring Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Borneo, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
13
States
3
Federal
Territories
32.7mil
Population
MYR
Currency
Language
Bahasa Malaysia
Religion
Islam, Buddhism,
Christianity &
Hinduism
Climate
Tropical
Mon - Fri
Week Days
Drives on
Left
SHOPPING
Malaysia is a shopper's paradise, and for good reason - the country is home to enormous, western-style shopping malls with indoor amusement parks, as well as massive, open marketplaces that offer a truly Asian street shopping experience. Wherever you are staying, shopping for your daily requirements is made exceptionally easy by the abundance of outlets offering groceries and other supplies. There are various online shopping outlets with convenient delivery options as well.
LIVING
In Malaysia, you can relax and enjoy a stress free, low-cost lifestyle.The cost of living in Malaysia is four times lower than in the United States, and as an added bonus, Malaysia's street food is hands down the greatest in Southeast Asia. Malaysia's official language is Malay (sometimes known as Bahasa Malaysia), but English is widely spoken. English classes are mandatory in schools, and many institutions and businesses utilize English as their major language.
COMMUTING
The infrastructure in Malaysia—roads, amenities, and connectivity—are excellent.
With the severe heat and humidity, people generally tend to avoid walking everywhere in Malaysia. In the capital and on the connecting highways, traffic can be hectic at certain hours, and most of the busiest routes do not have sidewalks throughout and pedestrian bridges can be utilized to cross on busy roadways.
HEALTHCARE
Those residing in Malaysia have access to an excellent healthcare system, which is ranked 49th in the world by the World Health Organization.