Map of Malaysia
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia . The federal constitutional monarchy consists of 13 states and three federal territories , separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo 's East Malaysia . Peninsular Malaysia shares a land and maritime border with Thailand and maritime borders with Singapore , Vietnam , and Indonesia . East Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Brunei and Indonesia, as well as a maritime border with the Philippines and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur is the national capital, the country's largest city, and the seat of the legislative branch of the federal government .
Putrajaya is the administrative centre, which represents the seat of both the executive branch (the Cabinet , federal ministries, and federal agencies ) and the judicial branch of the federal government. With a population of over 33 million, the country is the world's 43rd-most populous country . Malaysia is tropical and is one of 17 megadiverse countries ; it is home to numerous endemic species . Tanjung Piai in the Malaysian state of Johor is the southernmost point of continental Eurasia .
The country has its origins in the Malay kingdoms , which, from the 18th century on, became subject to the British Empire , along with the British Straits Settlements protectorate. During World War Two , British Malaya , along with other nearby British and American colonies, was occupied by the Empire of Japan . Following three years of occupation, Peninsular Malaysia was unified as the Malayan Union in 1946 and then restructured as the Federation of Malaya in 1948. The country achieved independence on 31 August 1957. On 16 September 1963 , independent Malaya united with the then British crown colonies of North Borneo , Sarawak , and Singapore to become Malaysia. In August 1965, Singapore was expelled from the federation and became a separate, independent country .
The country is multiethnic and multicultural , which has a significant effect on its politics. About half the population is ethnically Malay , with minorities of Chinese , Indians , and indigenous peoples . The official language is Malaysian Malay , a standard form of the Malay language . English remains an active second language. While recognising Islam as the official religion , the constitution grants freedom of religion to non-Muslims. The government is modelled on the Westminster parliamentary system , and the legal system is based on common law . The head of state is an elected monarch , chosen from among the nine state sultans every five years. The head of government is the prime minister .
After independence, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an average rate of 6.5% per year for almost 50 years. The country's economy has traditionally been driven by its natural resources but is expanding into commerce, tourism, and medical tourism . The country has a newly industrialised market economy , ranked fifth-largest in Southeast Asia and 36th-largest in the world . The country is a founding member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the East Asia Summit (EAS), and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and a member of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), the Commonwealth , and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). (Full article... )
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1 March 1975: 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
1 March 2011: 2011 Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur .
1 March 2016: 2016 Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur .
2 March 1975: 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
2 March 2011: 2011 Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur .
2 March 2016: 2016 Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur .
2 March 2019: 2019 Semenyih by-election .
3 March 1975: 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
3 March 2011: 2011 Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur .
3 March 2016: 2016 Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur .
4 March 1975: 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
4 March 2001: Kampung Medan riots in Selangor .
4 March 2011: 2011 Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur .
4 March 2016: 2016 Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur .
5 March 1975: 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
5 March 2001: Kampung Medan riots in Selangor .
5 March 2011: 2011 Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur .
5 March 2016: 2016 Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur .
6 March 1975: 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
6 March 2001: Kampung Medan riots in Selangor .
6 March 2011:
6 March 2016: 2016 Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur .
7 March 1975: 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
7 March 2001: Kampung Medan riots in Selangor .
8 March 1975: 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
8 March 2001: Kampung Medan riots in Selangor .
8 March 2008
8 March 2014: The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 from Malaysia to China .
9 March 1975: 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
9 March 2001: Kampung Medan riots in Selangor .
10 March 1975: 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
10 March 2001: Kampung Medan riots in Selangor .
10 March 2020: Muhyiddin cabinet was formed.
11 March 1975: 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
11 March 2001: Kampung Medan riots in Selangor .
12 March 1975: 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
12 March 1988: The 22nd Anugerah Sukan Negara was held in Kuala Lumpur .
12 March 2001: Kampung Medan riots in Selangor .
13 March 1975: 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
13 March 2001: Kampung Medan riots in Selangor .
13 March 2018: The 52nd Anugerah Sukan Negara was held in Kuala Lumpur .
13 March 2020: Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Nusajaya , Johor was officially opened.
14 March 1975: 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
14 March 2013: 2013 Women's World Open Squash Championship was held in Bayan Baru , Penang .
15 March 1975: 1975 Men's Hockey World Cup was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
15 March 2011: The 45th Anugerah Sukan Negara was held in Kuala Lumpur .
15 March 2013: 2013 Women's World Open Squash Championship was held in Bayan Baru , Penang .
16 March 2013: 2013 Women's World Open Squash Championship was held in Bayan Baru , Penang .
17 March 2013: 2013 Women's World Open Squash Championship was held in Bayan Baru , Penang .
18 March 2013: 2013 Women's World Open Squash Championship was held in Bayan Baru , Penang .
18 March 2020: The 1st movement control order was implemented nationwide.
19 March 1989: Miss Universe Malaysia 1989 was held in Kuala Lumpur .
19 March 2013: 2013 Women's World Open Squash Championship was held in Bayan Baru , Penang .
20 March 2013: 2013 Women's World Open Squash Championship was held in Bayan Baru , Penang .
21 March 1914: English College Johore Bahru in Johor Bahru , Johor was established.
21 March 2004
21 March 2013: 2013 Women's World Open Squash Championship was held in Bayan Baru , Penang .
22 March 2005: The 39th Anugerah Sukan Negara was held in Subang Jaya , Selangor .
22 March 2015: 2015 Chempaka by-election .
23 March 2009: The 43rd Anugerah Sukan Negara was held in Kuala Lumpur .
23 March 2014: 2014 Kajang by-election .
23 March 2022: 2022 Johor state election .
24 March 1997: 1997 ICC Trophy was held in Kuala Lumpur .
24 March 2013: Melaka Bird Park in Ayer Keroh , Malacca was officiated.
25 March 1997: 1997 ICC Trophy was held in Kuala Lumpur .
25 March 2003: The 37th Anugerah Sukan Negara was held in Subang Jaya , Selangor .
25 March 2014: 2014 Malaysia Grand Prix Gold was held in Pasir Gudang , Johor .
26 March 1997: 1997 ICC Trophy was held in Kuala Lumpur .
26 March 2014: 2014 Malaysia Grand Prix Gold was held in Pasir Gudang , Johor .
27 March 1997: 1997 ICC Trophy was held in Kuala Lumpur .
27 March 2014: 2014 Malaysia Grand Prix Gold was held in Pasir Gudang , Johor .
27 March 2021: TV Pendidikan was launched.
28 March 1997: 1997 ICC Trophy was held in Kuala Lumpur .
28 March 2014: 2014 Malaysia Grand Prix Gold in Pasir Gudang , Johor .
28 March 2016: Aman Central Mall in Alor Setar , Kedah was officially opened.
29 March 1975: The 9th Anugerah Sukan Negara was held in Kuala Lumpur , Selangor .
29 March 1986: The 20th Anugerah Sukan Negara was held.
29 March 1997: 1997 ICC Trophy was held in Kuala Lumpur .
29 March 2003: 2003 Sultan of Selangor Cup was held in Shah Alam , Selangor .
29 March 2014:
30 March 1967: The SEACOM was opened.
30 March 1997: 1997 ICC Trophy was held in Kuala Lumpur .
30 March 2004: The 38th Anugerah Sukan Negara was held in Subang Jaya , Selangor .
30 March 2014: 2014 Malaysia Grand Prix Gold in Pasir Gudang , Johor .
31 March 1997:
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1 Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory 1,982,112 11 Ipoh Perak 759,952
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2 Kajang Selangor 1,047,356 12 Seremban Negeri Sembilan 681,541
3 Seberang Perai Penang 946,092 13 Iskandar Puteri Johor 575,977
4 Subang Jaya Selangor 902,086 14 Kuantan Pahang 548,014
5 Klang Selangor 902,025 15 Sungai Petani Kedah 545,053
6 Johor Bahru Johor 858,118 16 Ampang Jaya Selangor 531,904
7 Shah Alam Selangor 812,327 17 Kota Kinabalu Sabah 500,425
8 George Town Penang 794,313 18 Malacca City Malacca 453,904
9 Petaling Jaya Selangor 771,687 19 Sandakan Sabah 439,050
10 Selayang Selangor 764,327 20 Alor Setar Kedah 423,868
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Religions in Malaysia
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