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 About Malaysia |
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Population |
23,953,100 |
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Capital City |
Kuala Lumpur (1.5 mil) metro (3.8 mil) |
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Currency |
Ringgit (MYR) |
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Languages |
Bahasa Melayu (official), English, assorted Chinese dialects and other indigenous languages. |
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National Day |
August 31 |
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Religions |
Muslim, Buddhist, Daoist, Hindu, Christian, others |
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Geographic Coordinates |
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Latitude/Longitude (Capital City) : |
03º 10' N, 101º 42' E |
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Relative Location |
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Malaysia is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. The country is immediately north of the Equator, and positioned on both the Malay Peninsula and on the northern edges of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It's bordered by the waters of the South China Sea, assorted smaller seas, and the countries of Brunei, Burma (Myanmar) and Thailand. |
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Land Statistics |
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(land) 126,854 sq miles (328,550 sq km) |
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(water) 463 sq miles (1,200 sq km) |
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(TOTAL) 127,317 sq miles (329,700 sq km) |
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Malaysia consists of the Peninsular Malaysia, which is part of mainland Southeast Asia, and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the northern edges of the island of Borneo. |
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In essence, the coastal plains here (in some areas rather wide) rise gently into hills and mountains, all covered by dense rain forest. |
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Countrywide, elevations average between 3,500 to 6,000 feet, with the major exception being Mt. Kinabalu (at near 14,000 ft.) in the State of Sabah. |
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Off its coastlines, Malaysia includes hundreds of very small islands (dots on a sea of blue). |
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Over two dozen rivers of size flow from the mountains, with the Pahang, Rajang and Sugut the most significant. |
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Gunung Kinabalu -13,451 ft.
(4,100 m) |
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South China Sea - (0 ft.) (0 m) |
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13 states, including: Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Pulau Pinang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, and Terengganu; and one federal territory (wilayah persekutuan) with three components, the cities of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya. |
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Based on its location near the Equator, Malaysia has a tropical climate with many sunny days. |
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Malaysia's temperature range from 70 to 90ºF (22 to 33ºC) is consistent throughout most of the year. |
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Two monsoon seasons (April to October) and (October to February) bring consistent, yet moderate rainfall. Relative humidity is very high year-round. |
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Traveler Info |
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General information for the traveler new to Malaysia |
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The beauty of Malaysia is its major draw, as few places on our planet are as pristine and unspoiled. It presents an incredible menu of uncrowded beaches and hundreds of tropical islands.
Significant points-of-interest include Taman Negara National Park, with its gigantic trees, plants and colorful wildlife; Sabah's state parks and stunning Mount Kinabalu; The world's largest orangutan sanctuary near the town of Sandakan; Sarawak's collection of national parks, some of the most unique anywhere; and the exciting city of Kuala Lumpur.... to name but a few. |
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CURRENCY |
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Malaysian Ringgit (RM), also known as the Malaysian Dollar M$. |
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RM1 = 100 sen |
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The Malaysian Ringgit is officially pegged to the U.S. Dollar at US$1=RM3.80. |
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Notes issued - RM500, RM100, RM50, RM10, RM5, RM2, RM1 |
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Coins issued - RM1, 50 sen, 20 sen, 10 sen, 5 sen, 1sen |
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Foreign currency and traveler's checks can be converted into Ringgit at banks or authorized moneychangers throughout the country.
Resident travellers are allowed to carry into and out of the country any amount not exceeding RM1,000 per person and also export foreign currency not exceeding the equivalent of RM10,000 per person.
Those who are carrying in excess of these - when entering or leaving the country - are required to obtain permission from the Controller of Foreign Exchange and declare in the Traveler's Declaration Form the exact amount of Ringgit carried. Approval is usually given within one day of application.
Non-residents are allowed to bring in any amount of foreign currency (including traveler's checks). However, declaration in the Disembarkation Card issued by the Immigration Department is required when an amount in excess of US$2,500 is brought into the country. Non-residents must also obtain permission and declare Ringgit exceeding RM1,000 when leaving or entering the country. Ringgit is currently a closed currency and can only be bought/sold in Malaysia. |
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