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	Malaysia History & Malaysia Culture \| iExplore.com
		Despite Malaysia's close proximity to the epicenter of the earthquake, much of the coastline was spared devastation since the effects of the tsunami were blunted by Sumatra.
		Malaysia has a complex federal political system, with extensive local power still in the hands of nine hereditary sultans, who elect the head of state (entitled HM the Yang di-Pertuan Agong) every five years from among their number.
		Malaysia is a member of the Pacific Rim organization APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Forum), which is assuming an increasingly important role in the regional economy.
	www.iexplore.com /dmap/Malaysia/History (1598 words)

	Malaysia / Cultures & People
		Malaysia's cultural mosaic is marked by many different cultures, but several in particular have had especially lasting influence on the country.
		Although Malaysia's different cultural traditions are frequently maintained by seemingly self-contained ethnic communities, all of Malaysia's communities open their doors to members of other cultures during a religious festival--to tourists as well as neighbors.
		Though Malaysia's tribal people prefer to be categorized by their individual tribes, peninsular Malaysia blankets them under the term Orang Asli, or "Original People." In Sarawak, the dominant tribal groups are the Dayak, who typically live in longhouses and are either Iban (Sea Dayak) or Bidayuh (land Dayak).
	www.geographia.com /malaysia/cultures.html (884 words)

	Malaysia hotels travel and accommodation - Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi hotels
		Malaysia is home to a diverse culture that has been marked by many external and internal influences throughout its history.
		The Indian culture in Malaysia is visible throughout with its exquisite Hindu temples, cuisine, and colorful garments.
		Malaysia produces what many people consider to be the most delicious cuisine in the world with fresh tropical fruits and succulent seafood as featured ingredients.
	www.resorthotel.net /malaysia/culture.htm (465 words)

	Culture
		Malaysia is a multicultural society, with Malays, Chinese and Indians living side by side.
		Despite Bahasa Malaysia being the official language, when members of these different communities talk to each other, they generally speak English, which was recently reinstated as the language of instruction in higher education.
		Three of Malaysia’s major museums—the National Museum of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, the Sabah Museum in Kota Kinabalu, and the Sarawak Museum in Kuching—exhibit collections of regional ethnographic and archaeological materials.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /asia/malaysia/about_destin/culture.html (936 words)

	Malaysia Tourist Guides - Culture
		Malaysia is a multicultural society, with a mix population of Malays, Chinese and Indian population.
		The Bidayuh, with 107000 populations are concentrated mainly on Sarawak's Skrang River, small tribes Orang Asli, nomadic agriculturalists with 80000 populations are scattered in Peninsular Malaysia.
		The dance in Malaysia is strongly influenced by the neighboring countries Indonesia and Thailand.
	www.sino.net /malaysia-tourist-guides/culture.html (598 words)

	South East Asian Destinations, Malaysia - Culture
		There is a school of thought which claims that his achievements were at the expense of his people who he reduced to the status of timid citizens.
		Mahathir Mohamad is the Prime Minister of Malaysia whose vision for his country is 'total development' by 2020.
		Malaysia is rigidly anti-communist, and a major player in ASEAN.
	www.symbiosis-travel.com /destinations/malaysia/mculture.htm (534 words)

	Malaysia - Colourful Culture
		With a population of about 20 million, comprising of a harmonious multi-ethnic mix of Malays - some, descendents of the Bugis and Javanese, Chinese, Indian and others, promises a colourful potpourri of culture traditions.
		Most are based on the various religions practices, beliefs and traditions influencing the costumes, festival, ceremonies and rituals.
		All are usually performed regularly during cultural shows and weddings
	www.stormloader.com /travel/culture.html (133 words)

	Malaysia - Youth culture
		She is part and parcel of the youth culture that is rapidly emerging in Malaysia today, and perhaps this smiling sentinel of the television screen is a herald of times to come.
		The rise of this consumerist culture would not have been possible had it not been for the loyal support of Malaysia's youth, for it is they who are both the patrons and targets of this youth-oriented consumerism.
		Malaysia's Islamic youth are therefore at the crossroads: While their concerns have been neglected by the Islamic elite and intelligentsia, they are also being courted by the panderings of MTV and the shopping Mall.
	www.muslimedia.com /archives/sea98/youth.htm (1328 words)

	Malaysia asian culture information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Despite Bahasa Malaysia being the official language, when members of these different communities talk to each other, they generally speak English, which was recently reinstated as the language of instruction in tertiary education.
		Flowers form an integral part of the cultural heritage of Malaysian Indians for religious occasions, weddings, moving house, or welcoming an important guest.
		Flowers, holy basil, and the leaves of the margosa or mango tree are strung together to form a malai or garland.
	asiarecipe.com /malculture.html (919 words)

	Malaysia - The Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The majority of Malaysia's Indian population are mainly Hindu and originate from southern India, though a sizable percentage are also Muslims and Christians.
		Malaysia has a strong tradition of dance and drama, with Thai, Indian and Portuguese influences.
		The convergence of cultures within Malaysia is rooted in the golden era of the Malacca sultanate which attracted merchants from far regions of the world such as: China, India, the Middle East and Europe.
	www.abcmalaysia.com /tour_malaysia/culture.htm (533 words)

	Culture - Malaysia - Asia
		Malaysia reflects different cultural traditions, including those of China, India, the Middle East, Europe, and the entire Malay Archipelago.
		Later, new cultural influences from Europe and China mixed with Hindu and Islamic traditions.
		A collective but distinctively Malay cultural pattern has emerged out of all these influences, with artistic expressions in literature, music, dance, and art forms.
	www.countriesquest.com /asia/malaysia/culture.htm (92 words)

	About Malaysia - Malaysia Travel Information Guide
		Malaysia is a land of fascinating sights and attractions.
		Golf in Malaysia - Malaysia is truly unique as a golfing destination, the diversity of its courses is unrivalled in the world.
		Today Malaysia is known around the world as a destination for a host of nature-based activities and eco-tourism.
	www.about-malaysia.com (799 words)

	Malaysia Culture & Heritage - Architecture
		A fascinating fusion of tradition and modernity, Malaysia's architecture today is a reflection of Asia's many styles, cultures and religions.
		In Malaysia, Chinese architecture is of two broad types: traditional and Baba-Nyonya.
		The most notable example of Portuguese architecture in Malaysia is the A'Famosa fort in Malacca, which was built by Alfonso d'Albuquerque in 1511.
	www.about-malaysia.com /culture-heritage/architecture.htm (701 words)

	Malaysia Culture and Social Profile - TravelPuppy.com
		Malaysia’s many exotic fruits include the durian, starfruit, guavas, mangos, mangosteen and pomelos.
		The population is a mixture of diverse cultures and characters.
		The Indian, Pakistani and Sri Lankan population originally came to Malaysia to work in the civil service, police and local government departments, as well as in the new rubber plantations.
	travelpuppy.com /malaysia/socialprofile.htm (1069 words)

	Culture of Malaysia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Malaysian culture or Malaya culture is a mixture of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and various indigenous tribes dating back to more than fifteen hundred years ago from a Kedah kingdom in Lembah Bujang with traders from China and India.
		The indigenous tribes are the oldest inhabitants of Malaysia.
		The Chinese have been settling in Malaysia for many centuries, as seen in the emergence of the peranakan culture, but the exodus peaked during the 19th century through trading and tin-mining.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Culture_of_Malaysia (525 words)

	Malaysia Culture
		Malaysia is a multi-racial country with a rich cultural heritage.
		The base of the national culture is Malay culture, which is native to this region.
		Malaysian Chinese culture is derived from Chinese civilization and is represented by literature, drama, music, painting, and architecture.
	www.traveldocs.com /my/culture.htm (427 words)

	Japanese Culture in Malaysia at Factsofmalaysia.Com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Japanese Culture in Malaysia is on Factsofmalaysia.Com The commentaries get will instruct you a particular small of Kuala Lumpur history in addition to culture within Kuala Lumpur.
		The primary religions of Buddhism in addition to Shinto emphasize the seasons in addition to that went to be reflected within the foods served.
		sheraton hotel kuala lumpur, hotels penang malaysia, malaysia airline flights, kuala lumpur hotel new world, and travel kota kinabalu are related phrases.
	www.factsofmalaysia.com /japanese_culture_in_malaysia.htm (630 words)

	Veg.ca: The Vegetarian Culture of Malaysia
		In the 3rd and 4th century, Malaysia and Indonesia were part of the Hindu Javanese Empire, connecting the Subcontinent's Hindu and Muslim religious diets.
		During the 15th century, the Chinese Ming dynasty sent diplomatic missions to the port city of Malacca, 160 kilometres southeast of Kuala Lumpur, in an effort to develop political and economic ties.
		The Chinese merchants integrated their delicacies into the Malay and Euro cultures, and helped to create a community known as the Baba Nonya (derived from the Malay bapak [grandfather] and Portuguese nona [grandmother]).
	www.veg.ca /lifelines/sepoc/malaysia.htm (698 words)

	Culture of Malaysia - Religion of Malaysia - Malaysia Culture - Malaysian Cultural - Religion of Malaysia (via ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Iban of Sarawak is the main indigenous tribe of Malaysia.
		The traditional architectural style of Malaysia is the long-house, found particularly along the rivers of Sarawak.
		Families live together (though they have their own private space) in one long building, raised on stilts, sharing the open verandah which runs the whole length of the building.
	www.malaysiatravelguide.net.cob-web.org:8888 /culture-and-religion.html (429 words)

	Culture and Recreation : Malaysia : Philanthropy and the Third Sector
		MYC consists of 437 affiliated member organizations and three associate members (Persatuan Belia Sikh Malaysia, Persatuan Belia Thai Malaysia, Persatuan Belia Xiang Lian Malaysia) with three million members throughout the country which means the biggest nationwide organization.
		Ministry of Tourism Malaysia, Tingkat 6, 21, 32-36, Menara Dato' Onn, Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putra, 45 Jalan Tun Ismail, 50695 Kuala Lumpur.
		Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, Malaysia, Tingkat 16, 17, 26, 27, 29, 30, 34, 35 and 39, Menara TH Perdana, Maju Junction, 1001 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50694 Kuala Lumpur.
	www.asianphilanthropy.org /countries/malaysia/culture.html (1206 words)

	Malaysia - People and Culture Tour Packages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The people of Malaysia come from a number of different ethnic groups mainly – Malays, Chinese, and Indians, with smaller groups of Eurasians, the indigenous Orang Asli of the peninsula and the various tribes of Sabah and Sarawak adding to the cultural variety.
		These tour packages allow you to view Malaysia cultures through visits to cultural villages and shows.
		Visiting the Orang Asli or the longhouses of the tribes in East Malaysia will take you back in time as you get to know these gentle and friendly people who live as one with their natural surroundings.
	www.abcmalaysia.com /travel/people_culture.htm (228 words)

	Literature - Culture - Malaysia - Asia
		Malaysia’s most important literary work is the Sejarah Melayu (Malay Annals).
		European colonizers on Peninsular Malaysia (the Portuguese in 1511, the Dutch in 1641, and finally the English in the 18th century) greatly affected the local literary style.
		In print, the vernacular, or spoken, language replaced the classical literary style of Malay, and in 1876 the first Malaysian newspaper used the vernacular.
	www.countriesquest.com /asia/malaysia/culture/literature.htm (86 words)

	Culture, Festivals and Language - Malaysia
		In multi-racial Malaysia, what is all right for one might not be all right for others due to differences in cultural backgrounds.
		Malaysia vibrates and celebrates its diversity in a world of festivals and feasts.
		Thaipusam is celebrated by Hindus and some Chinese to mark the victory of Lord Murugan over the demons.
	www.circleofasia.com /Culture-Festivals-and-Language-Malaysia.htm (417 words)

	Malaysia-Islam and Middle East
		Malaysia by Mark Moxon: Mark Moxon is a travel writer and this site presents his articles, observations, and experiences while traveling in Malaysia.
		Malaysia's Culture: This is another general site on the people, culture, and religions of Malaysia.
		Windows to Malaysia: This is another general site devoted to the culture, history, and government of Malaysia, and a link to "places of interest" in the country
	www.ou.edu /mideast/country/malaysia.htm (539 words)

	History and Culture of Malaysia December 11
		Finally, Malaysia is home to the world’s once-greatest entrepot and the city that lured Columbus to cross the sea, Melaka, where history is alive and on display.
		Participants will reside in local homes or in hotels in single or twin bedded rooms with shared or private bathrooms and will be provided no meals daily throughout the period of residency, except at least one meal/day during the home stay.
		Malaysia represents all of the great populations and therefore histories of Asia.
	www3.niu.edu /niuabroad/malaysia05.htm (3016 words)

	Malaysia Arts and Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Monsopiad Cultural Village - the native Kadazan culture of Borneo.
		Citarasa Malaysia - selection of Malaysia's exotic dishes with detailed descriptions of cooking methods and ingredients.
		Australian and New Zealand Graduates Association of Malaysia - presents information of interest to Malaysian residents who have completed or will be completing studies in Australia or New Zealand.
	www.asiafunclub.com /malaysia/arts_and_culture (452 words)

	Malaysia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Even though their gone through to the development country but their culture and nature are still look after.
		So their unique culture not be forget from the other generation.
		Their culture like Joget Inang, Silat, kompang, Kuda Kepang, Kenduri, Tarian Bazau, Rewang, Majlis Inai, Doa Selamat, and many more are still be done.
	www.geocities.com.cob-web.org:8888 /oult/unique.html (82 words)

	Amazon.com: Culture Shock! Malaysia: A Guide to Customs and Etiquette: Books: Heidi Munan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The fact that not everyone in Malaysia is European and that they don't eat European food is considered worth several awe-inspired mentions.
		For me, as someone working in Malaysia full-time for a relatively modest salary, all this was completely useless.
		This book explains the local customs and cultures, so you will be a welcome guest, not one who is just tolerated.
	www.amazon.com /Culture-Shock-Malaysia-Customs-Etiquette/dp/155868610X (1156 words)

	A Guide to Oyster Culture in Malaysia - BOBP/MAG/18
		Even if the quality of digitalisation is high, the FAO declines all responsibility for any discrepancies that may exist between the present document and its original printed version.
		This manual was prepared as part of a pilot project to transfer oyster culture technology to fisherfolk of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
		The manual describes various methods of oyster culture which have been found to be profitable during the course of the project.
	www.fao.org /DOCREP/FIELD/006/AD535E/AD535E00.HTM (322 words)

	Culture Briefing Malaysia - Your guide to Malaysian culture and customs
		Culture Briefing Malaysia gives you current, in-depth information to help you understand the culture, customs, values and beliefs of the Malaysian people.
		“(Culture Briefings) are sufficiently useful that travelers will want to be able to rely on them for all their global sojourns.
		Culture Briefings provide the kind of information needed before attempting a project in a foreign country, both in terms of substantive background on the history and culture of the people and practical advice on culturally prescribed behavior.
	www.culturebriefings.com /Pages/pubstore/pscbmy.html (734 words)

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