Introduction to Malaysia
The Federation of Malaysia consists of two geographical regions and thirteen states. The country is divided by the South China Sea. To the west, the Peninsular Malaysia borders Thailand to the north and Singapore to the south, to the east, Malaysian Borneo borders Indonesia and surrounds the Sultanate of Brunei.
British influence on the Malay Peninsula was significant from 1786 until around 1957, at which date Malaysia gained independence. The federation of Malaysia was formed 6 years later in 1963 and although originally included what today is known as Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysian Borneo, Singapore and North Borneo, Singapore became an independent republic in 1965.
In 1981, Malaysia welcomed Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad as Prime Minister. During his term in office, Malaysia experienced significant economic growth and shifted from an economy which was based on agriculture to one based on industry and manufacturing in areas like computers and consumer electronics. He was known for his striking criticism of foreign powers and for promoting “Asian Values”. Upon his retirement in 2003, Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad was awarded the Tun title, the most senior federal title conferred only to the most deserving figure who has contributed significantly to the nation, with a maximum of 25 living local holders of the title.
The capital of the Federation of Malaysia and also the largest city is Kuala Lumpur, located in Peninsular Malaysia.
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia, located partly on a peninsula of the Asian mainland and partly on the northern third of the island of Borneo. West (peninsular) Malaysia shares a border with Thailand, is connected by a causeway and a bridge (the 'second link') to the island state of Singapore, and has coastlines on the South China Sea and the Straits of Malacca. East Malaysia (Borneo) shares borders with Brunei and Indonesia.
In 1981, Malaysia welcomed Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad as Prime Minister. During his term in office, Malaysia experienced significant economic growth and shifted from an economy which was based on agriculture to one based on industry and manufacturing in areas like computers and consumer electronics. He was known for his striking criticism of foreign powers and for promoting “Asian Values”. Upon his retirement in 2003, Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad was awarded the Tun title, the most senior federal title conferred only to the most deserving figure who has contributed significantly to the nation, with a maximum of 25 living local holders of the title.
The capital of the Federation of Malaysia and also the largest city is Kuala Lumpur, located in Peninsular Malaysia.
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia, located partly on a peninsula of the Asian mainland and partly on the northern third of the island of Borneo. West (peninsular) Malaysia shares a border with Thailand, is connected by a causeway and a bridge (the 'second link') to the island state of Singapore, and has coastlines on the South China Sea and the Straits of Malacca. East Malaysia (Borneo) shares borders with Brunei and Indonesia.
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