MALAYSIA

CAPITAL: Kuala Lumpur       POPULATION: 25 Million

MALAYSIA is situated in the very center of South East Asia on Malakka Peninsular and the Island of Borneo.The pleasant weather of tropical paradise is warm and balmy with moderate rain throughout the year. The country is the epitome of the tropics. Temperatures average between 21º and 32º C. However, rain or shine, these weather conditions are relatively docile and would hardly spoil the fun of leisure.

Since Independence Malaysia's economic record had been one of Asia's best. Malaysia has successfully developed from a commodity-based economy to the economy focused on manufacturing. Today Malaysia is among the countries with the highest standards of living in the region equipped with modern infrastructure and facilities throughout the country. Malaysia in the new millennium is a brilliantly modern, thoroughly diversified country that stands on the world stage as a major manufacturing and exporting nation. Malaysia has become one of the world's largest exporters of semiconductor devices, electrical goods, and appliances, and the government has ambitious plans to make Malaysia a leading producer and developer of high-tech products, including software. The efficient management of economy by Malaysia’s Government always ensures inflation rate being kept as low as possible, which makes the cost of living lowest in Asia. The government encourages Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy headed by a King. The country’s parliamentary democracy is governed by a Cabinet and headed by a Prime Minister. The supreme law of the country is Federal Constitution based on British system of justice with an independent reliable Judiciary. The Judiciary is composed of the Supreme Court, High Courts, and Magistrates. Islamic Courts enforce Syariah Law only among Muslims.

Political and economical stability has been a primary consideration of the government of Malaysia. That is why the country has enjoyed a stable political and economic climate for decades.
Malaysia has a rich and colorful heritage. Many of the traditional arts, culture and crafts are diligently kept alive by the various communities. Traditional dances and music hold a special place in the performing arts and every community has something to present at festivals or special occasions. The multi cultural nature of Malaysia’s population has provided a rich legacy of local cuisine and creative styles of cooking. The staggering variety of food, desserts and fruits found here ensures that eating out anywhere is a pleasant encounter. You should take this opportunity to savour the vast array of homemade Malay snacks and sweetmeats.