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Table of Contents

Topics Malaysia Country Profile Page

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Country Name, currency,GDP 2

President Of Malaysia 3

Introduction 3

History 4

Geography 4

Demographics 5

Language & religion 5

Malaysian B. Schools 6

Transportation of

malaysia

(Road & Railways) 6

Airports & Ports 7

Top trading partners (Imports & exports) 8

Economy System 9

Legal system 9

Judiciary branch 10

Local government 10

Currency denomination 11

Visa requirements 12,13

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Country Profile

Country Name: Malaysia

Capital Name: Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian Flag:

Area:

329,847

Population:

30,018,242 estimated in 2014

Currency: Ringgit

Exchange rate with Pakistan:

1 RM = 30.07 Rupee

GDP:

Total: 367.712 billion

Per Capita: 18,509

Religion:

Islam 61 %

Buddhism 19.6 %

20 % others

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Government of Malaysia:

Government Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy

- King: Abdul Halim

- Prime Minister: Najib Tun Razak (BN)

- Deputy Prime Minister: Muhyiddin Yassin (BN)

Map of Malaysia

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INTRODUCTION

Malaysia comprises 13 states and 3 federal territories. Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s federal capital and was also its administrative capital until 1999 when the seat of government was moved to the newly-created federal territory of Putrajaya.

Where Malaysia is

Malaysia is south East Asia sharing its borders with Singapore and Thailand. Dividing 13 states and 3 federals territories. It has Kuala Lampur and putrajayas as the administrative. The large number of islands in the country, over 200, has blessed it with a long and beautiful coastline.

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HISTORY OF MALAYSIA

Strategically situated at a trading junction; the result of alternating seasonal northeast and southwest monsoons, Malaysia was the ideal central location for early East-West trade. The country’s strategic sea-lane position brought trade and foreign influences, including Hindu and Buddhist cultures, which fundamentally influenced its early history with beliefs that are in evidence today in the Malay language, literature and various customs. The influence of these cultures reached their peak in the Sumatran-based Srivijaya civilization whose influence extended through Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo from the seventh to the 14th centuries.

Early Melaka

In 1405 the Chinese admiral Cheng Ho arrived in Melaka (Malacca) with greetings from the “Son of Heaven” (Emperor) and more importantly, the promise of protection from the encroaching Siamese from the north. With this support from China, the power of Melaka extended to include most of Peninsular Malaysia.

Independence

In August 1957, Malaya was granted independence from British colonial rule and with independence, the country became a centralised federation with a constitutional monarchy, with Kuala Lumpur named as the capital. Each state had its own fully elected state assembly and its government was chosen from the party which had a majority of elected members in the assembly. However, there followed a period of instability due to the internal Communist uprising and an external confrontation with Indonesia. In 1963, the north Borneo states of Sabah and Sarawak, together with Singapore, joined Malaya to create Malaysia.

GEOGRAPHY

With its land area totalling 329,847 sq km, Malaysia consists of Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (the states of Sabah and Sarawak) which are separated by the South China Sea. Peninsular Malaysia shares its border with Thailand and sits north of Singapore while East Malaysia is located on the island of Borneo and shares its border with Brunei and the Indonesian territory of Kalimantan. The country enjoys a tropical climate with hot and humid weather all year round. Annual southwest and northeast monsoons also occur from April to September and November to February respectively.

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DEMOGRAPHICS

Malaysia has a population of slightly less than 29 million people, with approximately one-third of them below the age of 18. Only 3.6% are below the poverty level while 11.63 million are in the labour force. The population is relatively young with only 5% above the age of 65. In terms of geographic distribution, 24 million people inhabit Peninsular Malaysia where the population is mostly concentrated on the west coast. East Malaysia, on the other hand, is home to 5 million people. The Malaysian demography stands out due to a multiethnic society comprising of Malays (60%), Chinese (25%), Indians (10%), Eurasians as well as indigenous groups from Peninsular and East Malaysia.

LANGUAGE & RELIGION

The official language of Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia, but English is widely used and is the preferred language of business. Due to Malaysia’s multiethnic society, a variety of other languages are spoken including Cantonese, Mandarin.

Religion

Islam is the official religion of Malaysia, but other religions such as Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Christianity and Sikhism are freely practiced.

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Malaysian Business School

Monash University Malaysia Campus

University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

University Putra Malaysia UPM

University Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM

University Utara Malaysia

University Multimedia Malaysia

Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak, Kuching

Taylor's University

University of Malaya

Open University Malaysia OUM

Asia e University AeU

Transport in Malaysia

Roads

Start to develop during British colonial rule, Malaysia`s road network is extensive covering 144,403 km, including 1,821 km of expressways. The main highway of the country extends 800 km, reaching the Thai border from Singapore.

Railways The railway system is state run, covers a total of 1849 km. There are two major railways in Malaysia.

1. Keretapi Tanah Melayu 2. Sabah State Railway

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Air Ports in Malaysia Malaysia Air Lines is the national Air line of Malaysia. Other Airlines are: Air Asia Air Asia X Berjaya Air Fire Fly Malindo Air MAS Wings Cargo Airlines are: Ganding Sari MAS Kargo Transmile Air Services Neptune Air

Ports and harbours

This is a list of Malaysian ports and harbours:

Bintulu

Kota Kinabalu

Kuantan

Kemaman

Kuching

Kudat

Labuan

Lahad Datu

Lumut

Miri

Pasir Gudang

George Town, Penang

Port Dickson

Port Klang

Sandakan

Sibu

Tanjung Berhala

Tanjung Kidurong

Tawau

Tanjung Pelepas

Kuala Keda

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Port Klang

Port Klang is a town and the main gateway by sea into Malaysia.[2] Colonially known

as Port Swettenham, it is the largest port in the country. It is located about 6

kilometres (3.7 mi) southwest of the town of Klang, and 38 kilometres (24 mi)

southwest of Kuala Lumpur.

Location

Located in the District of Klang, it was the 13th busiest transshipment port (2004)

and the 16th busiest container port (2007) in the world. It was also the 26th busiest

port in by total cargo tonnage handled in 2005.

Accessibility

Port Klang is served by the KTM Komuter service and trains stop at the Port Klang

Komuter station. The electric train service links to Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Petaling

Jaya, Shah Alam and other parts of the Klang Valley. A passenger ferry terminal to

Pulau Ketam and an International terminal to Tanjung Balai and Dumai in Indonesia

are also located in the area. The old ferry terminal used to serve regular passenger

boats to Pulau Lumut and Telok Gonjeng terminal until the completion of Northport

Bridge link. Main roads that link the Port Klang town, Southport and housing area are

Persiaran Raja Muda Musa and Jalan Pelabuhan Utara. There is a frequent bus

service to Kuala Lumpur via Klang.

Photo Gallery of Klang

Quay cranes inNorthport

Another view of the Northport docks

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Port Klang Komuter station offices

A terminal on Westport viewed from a ship

Trade relations with Pakistan

Pakistan has brotherly relations with Malaysia. Historically, Pakistan recognised

Malaysia and refused to accept the non-inclusion of Brunei and the leaving of

Singapore from the Federation of Malaysia, Pakistan only established relations with

those countries when Malaysia had done so. Both are members of Organization of

Islamic Conference (O.I.C) and the Commonwealth of Nations. There is a trade and

cultural pact between the two countries, under which the import and export of various

goods is done on fairly large scale. The President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan

along with other high officials visited Malaysia many times and Malaysian officials

also paid a good will visit to Pakistan. Both the countries enjoy close relations and

links of mutual friendship and the cooperation has further strengthened.

Trade links

Malaysia and Pakistan have signed a Free Trade Agreement known as Malaysia-

Pakistan Closer Economic Partnership Agreement

Transport links

Pakistan and Malaysia are linked by Air Transport. Pakistan International Airlines

operates many flights from Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar to Kuala Lumpur.

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Top Trading Partners

China

Singapore

Japan

USA

Thailand

Taiwan

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Hong Kong

Top 10 Exports Items of Malaysia in Billions

Electronics

LNG

Palm Oil

Chemical Products Refined Petroleum Products

Crude Oil

Rubber Products

Optical & Scientific Products

Manufactures of Metal

Machinery Appliances and parts

Top 10 Imports of Malaysia in Billions

Electronics equipments

Machinery Appliances & Parts

Chemical & chemical Products

Refined Petroleum Products

Transports Equipment

Manufactures of Metal

Iron And Steel Products

Crude Petroleum

Optical & Scientific Products

Other Manufactures

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Distance from Malaysia to china

By Air

2190 m

By seaways

6916 km

Transit time

11 days 2 hours

Distance from Malaysia to Thailand

By Air

1744 km

by sea ways

1892

Transit time

3 days

Distance from Malaysia to Taiwan

By Air

1847 km

By sea ways

3509 km

Transit time

5 days 5 hours

Distance from Malaysia to us

9358 km

By sea ways

13999 km

Transit time

22 days 11 hours

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Economy System

Malaysia is a middle income country has transformed itself since the 1970 from a raw material producer into an emerging multi sector-economy. Continuing efforts to boost domestic demand and reduce the economies dependence on exports are being done. Nevertheless, exports particularly of electronics, palm oil, and rubber remain a significant driver of economy. The central bank maintains healthy foreign exchange reserves and its well developed regulatory regime have limited Malaysia exposure to riskier financial instruments and the global financial crises. The services sectors makes up the bulk of economy (48.2%) followed by the manufacturing sectors (41.1%) and agriculture (10.5%). Inflation continued to remain below 3.5%. Agriculture products produced in Peninsular Malaysia rubber, palm oil, cocoa and rice, while in Sabah, it is subsistence crops i.e. coconuts and rice and in Sarawak, rubber, timber and pepper. Main industries in Peninsular are rubber and oil palm processing and manufacturing, light manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, medical technologies, electronics, tin mining and timber processing, while in Sabah it is logging and petroleum production and refining and logging. Main exports partners are Singapore, china, US Japan, Thailand etc.

Legal System

The Malaysian Constitution is the supreme and overriding law of the country. The constitution sets out the broad framework within which the country is run. It lays down the rights of the individual, and the extent to which and in what circumstances the government may limit these rights.

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Judiciary Branch

The Malaysian legal system is based on English common law. The Federal Court reviews decisions referred from the Court of Appeal; it has original jurisdiction in Constitutional matters and in disputes between states or between the federal government and a state. Peninsular Malaysia and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak each have a high court. Article 121(1) of the Federal Constitution provides that the Federal Court shall have appellate, original, consultative or advisory, and referral jurisdiction but it does not cover those matters under the jurisdiction of the Syariah Court. Article 121(1B) of the Federal Constitution provides the Court of Appeal with appellate jurisdiction to hear both civil and criminal cases originating from the High Court or the Sessions Court (criminal cases only).

Local Government Malaysia has 13 states with three components, which are the city of Kuala Lumpur,Labuan, and Putrajaya. Malaysia is characterized by asymmetric federalism involving one or several states having more autonomy than others. Although it has a highly centralized system of government, Malaysia has given the states of Sabah and Sarawak powers that normally fall under federal jurisdiction. These Bornean states have considerably more autonomy than the 11 other states in areas such as taxation (in particular customs and excise), immigration and citizenship, trade, transportation and communication, fisheries and several social affairs sectors. The aim of this approach is to protect the distinctive characteristics of the two states and their interests. Malaysia Different Currency Denominations The Malaysian ringgit coinage and banknote series designs announced in 2011 by Bank Negara Malaysia. Etymology The word ringgit means "jagged" in Malay and was originally used to refer to the serrated edges of silver Spanish dollars which circulated widely in the area during the 16th and 17th century Portuguese colonial era. The Singapore dollar and the Brunei dollar are also called ringgit in Malay (although currencies such as the U.S. and Australian dollars are dolar), hence its official abbreviation RM for Ringgit Malaysia. The Malay names ringgit and sen were officially adopted as the sole official names in August 1975. Previously they had been known officially as dollars and cents in English and ringgit and sen in Malay, and in some parts of the country this usage

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continues. In the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia, denominations of 10 sen are called kupang in Malay e.g. 50 sen is 5 kupang. Malaysian currency first start with sen. 100 sen is = 1 ringgit. Coins

5 sen

10 sen

20 sen

50sen Currency Notes

1

5

10

20

50

100

500

1000

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Visa Requirements

Malaysian Tourist or business Visa Requirements:

Passport

ID card copy

4 Passport size photographs (Blue back ground)

Company letter head for visa request

Bank Statement of the last 6 months "Minimum balance required 200,000 per person. If the passengers are providing the bank statement of the company, they should provide a letter from the bank that he/she is the signing authority.

Copy of “ B” form-Nadra-computerized (incase of accompanying children)

Original Ticket (we will arrange for you)

Visa Application Form (we will arrange for you)

Visa Validity: 3 Month

Duration of Stay: 1 Month

Processing Time: 20 Working Days Student Visa Student visa process for Malaysia is extremely hassle free. Students go on Student Pass from Pakistan which is issued by your respective Institution and after reaching Malaysia at the entry port Visa is issued.

Application Procedure

Fill the required form completely

Attach all the required documents

Attach your current and old (if any) passports

Submit the application at the VPS canters’ submission desk We will check for any shortcomings in your documentation and guide you for fulfilling the same.

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You will be issued a printed ICR as acknowledgement of the receipt of your documents and the required fees and service charges. ACADAMIC REQUIREMENT Foundation/Undergraduate

Official GCSE+AS level results and predicted A level grades or equivalent

a signed and sealed academic reference form (undergraduate only)

proof of English language competency

copy of your passport

application fee form Postgraduate/Research

academic transcripts from all university-level study

two signed and sealed academic reference forms

proof of English language competency

copy of your passport

application fee form VISA without IELTS There is no compulsory requirement of English test for studying Bachelor's, Master's or PhD courses. Medium of Instruction in Malaysian Universities is English and not Malaya, Chinese or any other language.

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Malaysian Embassy

Address: Plot No. 144-150 Street No. 12 Sector G-5, Diplomatic Enclave 44000 Islamabad

Telephone: (92 51) 2072900

Fax: (92 51) 2833210

Email: malislamb@kln.gov.my

GMT: +5 (3 hours behind Malaysia)

Work days: Monday - Thursday (09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.) Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visa Days: Monday - Thursday Public Holidays: Saturday & Sunday