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MALAYSIA

Omar Yunos

World Talks

AIESEC Krakow

Truly Asia

MALAYSIA

• To know Malaysia is to love Malaysia - a bubbling,

bustling melting-pot of races and religions where

Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other ethnic

groups live together in peace and harmony.

• Our multiculturalism has made Malaysia a

gastronomical paradise and home to hundreds of

colourful festivals. It's no wonder that we love celebrating and socialising. As a people, Malaysians

are very relaxed, warm and friendly.

• Where is Malaysia

• Asia

• South East Asia

Malaysia is divided in 13 states and 3 federal territories

- Kuala Lumpur (capital)

- Putrajaya (Government power house)

- Labuan

- South China Sea separates Peninsular Malaysia from Sabah and Sarawak

HISTORY OF MALAYSIA

Earliest known traces of human habitation

Melaka Sultanate the starting point of the historic era.

The Coming of the Portuguese

Dutch captured Melaka from the Portuguese

The Surrender of Melaka to the British By The Dutch

The Japanese occupation in Malaya during World War II

Colonization of British

Malayan Independence (31st of August) by Tunku Abdul Rahman

Combination of Malaya, Singapore, Sabah & Sarawak to form Malaysia

Singapore leaves Malaysia to become an independent nation (1963)

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1824

1941

1945

1957

1961

1963

MALAYSIAN RINGGIT

1 MYR = 1.03 Polish Zloty

FUN TIME WITH BAHASA MALAYSIA

English Bahasa Malaysia

Good Morning Selamat Pagi/ Selamat Petang

( Selamat Sejahtera )

Good Bye Selamat tinggal

Good Night Selamat Malam

What’s your name Apa nama anda?

My name is Nama saya Omar

Sorry Maaf

Thank You Terima kasih

I Love You Aku cinta padamu

How are you Apa khabar?

TONGUE TWISTERS !

Buaya biawak buaya biawak buaya biawak….

Crocodile Lizard crocodile Lizard

Bila billy balik ke bali, Billy boleh beli bola –bola

When billy came back to bali, Billy can buy balls

Kakak ku kata, kuku kakiku kotor. Ku kikis kuku kotor kakiku

My sister said, my nails are dirty. I trimmed my nails

KUALA LUMPUR

The Malaysian

Malaysia is a unique country with the combination of multi races who lived together in Malaysia

for generations.

To understand Malaysian culture, we must first get to know its PEOPLE, so who are we

MALAYSIAN?

POPULATION OF MALAYSIA

Malay

50.4%

Chinese

23.7%

Indian

7.1%

Indigenous

11%

Others

7.8%Ethnic Groups:

50.4% Malay

23.7% Chinese

7.1% Indian

11.0% Indigenous

7.8% Others

THE MALAYS

• Today, the Malays, make up Malaysia's

• largest ethnic group, which is more

than

• 50% of the population

• They are known as bumiputera, which

translates as “sons” or “princes” of the

soil.

• In Malaysia, the term Malay refers to a

person who applies Malay traditions

and speaks the Malay language

THE CHINESE

The second largest ethnic group, the Malaysian

Chinese form 23.7% of the population

The Chinese first arrived in Malaysia in the 15th

century, when the Ming Princess Hang Li Po and her

entourage arrived in Malacca.

The Chinese traded with Malaysia for centuries, then

settled in numbers during the 19th century when

word of riches in the Nanyang, or "South Seas," spread across China.

Most Chinese are Buddhist

Beside Mandarin, they speak different dialects of the

Chinese language such as Cantonese ,hokkien

,teowchew

THE INDIANS

The third largest ethnic group of Malaysia

Accounting for about 7% of the country’s

population

Indians had been visiting Malaysia for over

2,000 years, but did not settle en masse until the

19th century.

Most are from South India who immigrated to

Malaysia during British colonial times.

They are Mainly Hindus, they brought their

colorful cultures such as Hindi temples, spicy

cuisine and colorful garments

THE INDIGENOUS (ORANG ASLI)

Orang asli mean “Original Resident “ in

Malay

They are the oldest inhabitants in

Malaysia

They are mainly seen in East Malaysia in

Sabah and Sarawak provinces.

In Sabah, the largest official ethnic group

is Kadazan while in Sarawak, the

dominant tribal groups are the Dayak,

Iban and Bidayuh.

TRADITIONAL COSTUMESBaju kurung Cheong Sam Saree

Baju Melayu

FESTIVALS

AND

CELEBRATIONS

Malaysia is a colorful country not only for

its exotic beauty and amazing culture,

but also of the many festivals that are

celebrated by Malaysians.

HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI

After a month of fasting during the month of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate

the first day of Syawal (which is also the beginning of the 10th month of the

Muslim calendar Syawal.)

Fasting during the month of Ramadhan is compulsory ,whereby Muslims are

required to abstain from satisfying their most basic needs and urges, daily,

between sunrise and sunset.i.e they are not allow to eat during day time .

It is also time for family reunion

Urbanites make their annual pilgrimage to their hometowns (this is popularly

referred to as balik kampung), to be with parents, relatives and old friends

BEFORE THE FESTIVAL

Before the big day, excitement mounts as the house is

readied for the celebration with new furnishing and

decorations

Food Preparation

The ketupat (packed rice, rice that has been wrapped

in a woven palm leaf pouch and boiled)

lemang (glutinous rice cooked in bamboo tubes),

serunding (desiccated coconut fried with chilli)

DURING THE BIG DAY Hari raya is known as the

day A time to forgive and

forget past quarrels

Asking for pardon is done

in order of seniority

The younger members of a

family approach their

elders (parents,

grandparents etc) to seek

forgiveness,salam , then

kiss the hands of the older

person as a sign of

respect.

Men are usually dressed in

Baju Melayu, while the

Baju Kurung, the

quintessential Malay attire

for females

CHINESE NEW YEAR

(1ST DAY OF LUNAR CALENDAR)

To the Chinese, the most important festival is

Chinese New Year

Celebrated on the first day of the Chinese

Lunar Calendar - Same with Korean’s

Seollal (설날)

Each year is named after one of the

12 animals according to the Chinese

Zodiac

A time for family to reunion

Mandarin oranges: Tangerines and oranges are

given as gifts, as their Chinese names sound like

"gold" and "wealth"

Nian Gao: a sticky rice pudding cake which is said

to make people "advance toward higher positions

and prosperity step by step.

Yee Sang : simple mixture of thin slices of raw fish,

shredded vegetables, herbs and sauces. (meaning

an increase in abundance)

DEEPAVALI

• This is a Deepavali is a major festival of the Hindus known as

festival of light.

• Celebrate the marks the triumph of good over evil, the victory

of light over dark.

• Homes of Hindus are lit with little lights

• On the Deepavali eve, prayers are held both at home and in

the temples.

• In anticipation of the celebration, homes as well as their

surrounding areas are cleaned from top to bottom; decorative

designs such as the kolam are drawn or placed on floors and walls.

• Deepavali is the day to savor the many delicious Indian

delicacies such as sweetmeats, rice puddings and the ever-

popular Murukku.

Christmas Day (25th Dec)

The observance of the birth of Jesus Christ on Dec 25 is celebrated in Malaysia like everywhere else in the world

it is a time for family and friends; hope and rejoicing; love and understanding; and giving and forgiving

The birth of Christ is celebrated by Christians in Malaysia in the true traditional style.

Most Christians homes are decorated with festoon and colored lights and the Christmas tree is a must!

Merdeka Day – Independence Day (31stAug) is the national day

of Malaysia commemorating the independence of the Federation of

Malaya from British colonial rule

MALAYSIAN FOOD

NASI LEMAK

A popular breakfast made of

coconut milk rice served with

sambal ikan bilis (anchovies)

and slices of hard boil egg and

cucumber.

Chicken, squid or even beef is

added for better satisfaction.

Mostly malays

SATAY

Marinated meat being barbecued

over the charcoal.

The peanut sauce is a must as

companion.

Some would also like to be served

with onions, cucumbers and even

ketupat, a rice cube wrapped with

palm leaves.

HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE

Hainanese Chicken Rice is cooked with chicken stock and topped with steamed chicken! The specialty of the dish is the chicken meat where the smoothness and juiciness remains! Dipping the meat into the chillies or ginger served is even nicer!

a common Chinese dish

BAK KUT TEH

Bak Kut Teh is originated from the Hokkien

word which means herbal soup served

with pork.

A bowl of white rice is the best companion

to it!

Bak means meat (고기)

Kut means bone (뼈)

Teh means tea (차)

NASI KANDAR (나시칸다)

Nasi Kandar is one of the Penang specialty.

Rice is being served with a wide variety of food from vegetables to meat to seafood.

It is a meal of steamed rice which can be plain or mildly flavored, and served with a variety of curries and side dishes.

An Indian favourite

ROTI CANAI (러띠차나이)

Roti Canai , the Indian pancake

resembles local fried pancake which

is made from dough

has wide variety of topping such as

eggs, sardines, banana and anything

you can named it

Best served with Dhall, curry or even

only white sugar

THAIPUSAM

THAIPUSAM is celebrated by Hindus on

the tenth month of the Hindus

calendar.

It is a celebration of the birthday of

Lord Subramanian

Before this day, Hindus usually prepare

themselves

by fasting, dieting on certain food

and maintaining self-discipline.

PLACES TO VISIT IN MALAYSIA

KLCC – PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS

The world's tallest

buildings from 1998 to

2004, when their height

was surpassed by

Taipei 101. From 2001

the towers remain the

tallest twin buildings in the world.

MALACCA – A HISTORICAL CITY

Malacca is one of the most popular tourist destinations within Malaysia. Every evening the famous Jonker Street night market is buzzing with tourists from all over the world. In 2008 UNESCO listed Malacca as World Heritage Site. Besides the many beautiful historical sites Malacca is also well known for its great food

Stadhuys – a portugese church

The Portuguese constructed a massive fort in Malacca –A Famosa - which the Dutch captured in turn in 1641.

THE ISLAND OF LANGKAWI

• Off the coast of Kedah is a cluster of 99

islands offering the best of many worlds:

beautiful beaches, world- class

infrastructure, mangroves rich in flora and

fauna, ultra- cheap duty-free shopping

and fascinating legends.

Penang – Pearl of the orient

A fascinating fusion of the East and

West, Penang embraces

modernity while retaining its

traditions and old world charm.

These are reflected in its

harmonious multiracial populace

and well-preserved heritage

buildings which led to George

Town being accorded a listing as a

UNESCO World Cultural Heritage

Site recently.

Long regarded as the food capital

of Malaysia, Penang also entices

visitors with its beautiful coasts and

scrumptious cuisines.

SIPADAN ISLAND

Sipadan is the only oceanic island in

Malaysia, rising 600 metres from the

seabed. It is located in the Celebes Sea off

the east coast of Sabah, East Malaysia

You can enjoy swimming with the turtles or

scuba dive under the seas and enjoy one

of the best corals in Malaysia.

MOUNT KINABALU (SABAH)

•It is located in the east

Malaysian state of Sabah and

is protected as Kinabalu

National Park, a World

Heritage Site.

•Kinabalu is the tallest peak in

Borneo's Crocker Range

Putrajaya is a planned city,

25 km south of Kuala Lumpur ,

that serves as the federal

administrative centre

of Malaysia. The seat of

government was shifted in

1999 from Kuala Lumpur to

Putrajaya, due to overcrowding and congestion

in the Kuala Lumpur area.

PUTRAJAYA

– THE GOVERNMENT POWER

HOUSE

RAFFLESIAMONKEY CUPS ( NEPENTHES )

Pride of our Flora and Fauna

ORANG UTAN

SEA TURTLE (E.G. LEATHERBACK TURTLE)

HORNBILL

Grade Age

Standard 1 7

Standard 2 8

Standard 3 9

Standard 4 10

Standard 5 11

Standard 6 12

Grade Age

Form 1 13

Form 2 14

Form 3 15

Form 4 16

Form 5 17

Primary School Secondary School

MALAYSIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM

Private

Universities

Local

Universities

RELIGIONS OF MALAYSIAN

The Malaysian constitution guarantees religious freedom

Islam is the largest and official religion of Malaysia

Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism are common too

Some Malaysian do practice Confucianism and Taoism

LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY MALAYSIANS

The National Language, Bahasa Malaysia which translates as

the "Malaysian language“

English is the second language

Tamil and Chinese are commonly used too

GAMES AND SPORTS

•WAU (와우) means kite in Malay.

is an intricately designed Malaysian moon-kite (normally with

floral motifs) that is traditionally flown by men in the

Malaysian state of Kelantan.

•It's one of Malaysia's national symbols, along some others

being the keris and hibiscus.

SEPAK TAKRAW

Although sepaktakraw is unfamiliar

to most people, it works on a simple

concept. “Sepak” is the Malay word

for “kick” and “Takraw” is the Thai

word for a woven ball. It is in many

ways similar to volleyball except

players are only allowed to use their

feet to play the game, which is why

in some countries people refer to it

as “Foot Volleyball”. Each team

consists of three players; a server,

often called “Tekong” who begins

each session by serving a ball, a

striker who attacks and a feeder

who defends.

MARTIAL ARTS

Silat- Malay martial art

of self-defense

Silambam – weapon-

based Indian martial

art

Chinese martial

art

Keris

Nicole David

World No.1 Squash Female Player

Lee Chong Wei

World No.1 Badminton Player

Prime Minister of

Malaysia

Dato' Seri Najib Tun

Razak