Malaysia is a diverse country with three main ethnic groups - Malays, Chinese, and Indians - that together make up over 85% of the population. The cultures and religions of these groups coexist peacefully in Malaysia, contributing to its unique multicultural identity and traditions. Geographically, Malaysia spans two regions separated by the South China Sea, with varied landscapes ranging from dense rainforests to sandy beaches. Its diversity of cultures, religions, and environments have made Malaysia a top tourist destination renowned for its festivals and cuisine.
Malaysia is a diverse country with three main ethnic groups - Malays, Chinese, and Indians - that together make up over 85% of the population. The cultures and religions of these groups coexist peacefully in Malaysia, contributing to its unique multicultural identity and traditions. Geographically, Malaysia spans two regions separated by the South China Sea, with varied landscapes ranging from dense rainforests to sandy beaches. Its diversity of cultures, religions, and environments have made Malaysia a top tourist destination renowned for its festivals and cuisine.
Malaysia is a diverse country with three main ethnic groups - Malays, Chinese, and Indians - that together make up over 85% of the population. The cultures and religions of these groups coexist peacefully in Malaysia, contributing to its unique multicultural identity and traditions. Geographically, Malaysia spans two regions separated by the South China Sea, with varied landscapes ranging from dense rainforests to sandy beaches. Its diversity of cultures, religions, and environments have made Malaysia a top tourist destination renowned for its festivals and cuisine.
Malaysia is a diverse country with three main ethnic groups - Malays, Chinese, and Indians - that together make up over 85% of the population. The cultures and religions of these groups coexist peacefully in Malaysia, contributing to its unique multicultural identity and traditions. Geographically, Malaysia spans two regions separated by the South China Sea, with varied landscapes ranging from dense rainforests to sandy beaches. Its diversity of cultures, religions, and environments have made Malaysia a top tourist destination renowned for its festivals and cuisine.
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Recognition
What is Malaysia in your mind? What is the importance of unity? Well, Malaysia is a unique
country among the whole universe. In Malaysia, there are consisting three different
religions, cultures, and even traditions. Moreover, we live in peace and harmony. Our
multicultural has made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise and home to hundreds of
colourful festivals. Malaysians love celebrating and socialising each other. As a people in
Malaysia are relaxed, warm and friendly.
About Malaysia
Geographically, Malaysia is almost as diverse as its culture. 11 states and 2 federal
territories (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya) form Peninsular Malaysia which is separated by the
South China Sea from East Malaysia which includes the 2 states (Sabah and Sarawak on the
island of Borneo) and a third federal territory, the island of Labuan. According to Malaysian
government’s official portal, one of Malaysia's key attractions is its extreme contrasts which
further add to this theme of ‘diversity’. Towering skyscrapers look down upon wooden
houses built on stilts while five-star hotels sit just metres away from ancient reefs. Rugged
mountains reach dramatically for the sky while their rainforest-clad slopes sweep down to
floodplains teeming with forest life. Cool highland hideaways roll down to warm, sandy
beaches and rich, humid mangroves. It is the perfect place to stay cool from the heat
summer day and away from the winter.
About difference races
The special thing about Malaysia is there are three main religions which are Chinese,
Malays, and Indians, and others which are Christians, Kadazans and so on. Main races
Chinese
According to Malaysian Government Tourism, Chinese is the second largest ethnic group,
the Malaysian Chinese form about 25 percent of the population in Malaysia. Mostly
descendants of Chinese immigrants during the 19th century, the Chinese are known for
their diligence and keen business sense. The three sub-groups who speak a different dialect
of the Chinese language are the Hokkien who live predominantly on the northern island of
Penang; the Cantonese who live predominantly in the capital city Kuala Lumpur; and the
Mandarin-speaking group who live predominantly in the southern state of Johor. In Sarawak
this 25 percent is made up of a mix of dialect groups including Foochow, Hakka, Hokkien,
Teochew, Hainanese and Puxian Min while in Sabah the population of Chinese drops to
around 10 percent who predominantly speak the Hakka language.
Malays
Today, the Malays is the Malaysia's largest ethnic group that exceeds 50% of the population,
although this drops to less than 25% in East Malaysia. In Malaysia, the term Malay refers to
a person who practices Islam and Malay traditions, speaks the Malay language and whose
ancestors are Malays. Their conversion to Islam from Hinduism and Theravada Buddhism
began in the 1400s, largely influenced by the decision of the royal court of Melaka. The
Malays are known for their gentle mannerisms and rich arts heritage.
Indian
According to Malaysian Government Tourism, Indians is the smallest of three main ethnic
groups, the Malaysian Indians form about 10 percent of the population. Most are
descendants of Tamil-speaking South Indian immigrants who came to the country during the British colonial rule. Lured by the prospect of breaking out of the Indian caste system,
they came to Malaysia to build a better life. Predominantly Hindus, they brought with them
their colourful culture such as ornate temples, spicy cuisine and exquisite sarees.
