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Bahasa Conversation Group Country Overview: Malaysia. October 13 th , 2010 David Chua. Malaysia. 31 st August 1957. 16 th September 1963. Flag. Strength, Bravery, Courage. Unity and Harmony. 13 States 1 Federal Government. Honesty and integrity. Islam as dominant religion.
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Bahasa Conversation GroupCountry Overview: Malaysia October 13th, 2010 David Chua
Malaysia 31st August 1957 16th September 1963
Flag Strength, Bravery, Courage Unity and Harmony 13 States 1 Federal Government Honesty and integrity Islam as dominant religion Equal status of states Jalur Gemilang
Brief Information • Capital: Kuala Lumpur (吉隆坡) • Largest city: Kuala Lumpur • Official Language: Bahasa Malaysia • Government: Federal Constitutional Elective Monarchy and democracy
Demographics • ~ 28 million (2009) • Ethnic Groups • 50.4% Malay • 23.7%Chinese • 7.1% Indian • 11.0% Indigenous • 7.8% Other
Supplementary Links • Meter – communication culture in Malaysia through an interview with a taxi driver http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wWF56D10lc • Halal – understanding the concept http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3p_2F7bc-A&p=E10DBBF57F3F6D5A&playnext=1&index=8