Outline of Malaysia
See also: Index of Malaysia-related articles
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An enlargeable map of Malaysia
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Malaysia:
Malaysia is a sovereign country located on the Malay Peninsula and a northern portion of the Island of Borneo in Southeast Asia.[1] Malaysia comprises thirteen states and three federal territories with a total land area of 329,847 square kilometres (127,355 sq mi).[2] The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, while Putrajaya is the seat of the federal government.
The population stands at over 25 million.[1] The country is separated into two regions—Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo—by the South China Sea.[1] Malaysia borders Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, the Philippines,[1] and Vietnam. The country is located near the equator and experiences a tropical climate.[1]
Malaysia is headed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and politically led by a Prime Minister.[3][4] The government is closely modeled after the Westminster parliamentary system.[5]
General reference
- Pronunciation: /məˈleɪʒə/ or /məˈleɪziə/
- Common English country name: Malaysia
- Official English country name: Malaysia
- Common endonym(s): Malaysia
- Official endonym(s): Malaysia
- Adjectival(s): Malaysian
- Demonym(s): Malaysians
- Etymology: Name of Malaysia
- International rankings of Malaysia
- ISO country codes: MY, MYS, 458
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:MY
- Internet country code top-level domain: .my
History of Malaysia
Main articles: History of Malaysia and Timeline of Malaysian history
Events and treaties
- Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824
- Burney Treaty
- Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909
- Battle of Malaya
- Sandakan Death Marches
- Brunei Revolt
- Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation
- May 13 incident
- Mat Salleh Rebellion
Small area histories
Politics of Malaysia
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Main article: Politics of Malaysia
- Form of government: Federal constitutional elective monarchy and parliamentary democracy
- Capital of Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur
- Flag of Malaysia
- Voting rights in Malaysia
- Elections in Malaysia
- Political parties in Malaysia
- National Front (Barisan Nasional)
- United Malays National OrganisationN1 (UMNO)
- Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA)
- Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC)
- Malaysian People's Movement Party (Gerakan)
- People's Progressive Party (PPP)
- United Traditional Bumiputera Party (PBB)
- Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP)
- Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP)
- Sabah United PartyN2 (PBS)
- Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
- United Sabah People's Party (PBRS)
- United Pasokmomogun Kadazandusun Murut Organisation (UPKO)
- Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP)
- Sarawak People's Party (PRS)
- People's Pact (Pakatan Rakyat)
- People's Justice Party (Keadilan; PKR)
- Democratic Action Party (DAP)
- Pan-Malaysian Islamic PartyN3 (PAS)
- Malaysian People's Party (PRM)
- Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM)
- Malaysian Democratic Party (MDP)
- National Front (Barisan Nasional)
- Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia)
- Civil Service in Malaysia
Branches of the government of Malaysia
Main article: Government of Malaysia
Executive branch of the government of Malaysia
- Head of state: Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah
- Head of government: Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Tun Razak
- Cabinet of Malaysia
- Ministries of Malaysia
Legislative branch of the government of Malaysia
Judicial branch of the government of Malaysia
Main article: Courts of Malaysia
Foreign relations of Malaysia
Main article: Foreign relations of Malaysia
International organisation membership
Malaysia is a member of:[1]
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Law and order in Malaysia
Main article: Law of Malaysia
- Capital punishment in Malaysia
- Constitution of Malaysia
- Crime in Malaysia
- Human rights in Malaysia
- Law enforcement in Malaysia
Military of Malaysia
Main article: Military of Malaysia
- Command
- Commander-in-chief: Supreme Commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces, Mizan Zainal Abidin
- Chief of Defence Forces: General (Jen) Tan Sri Dato' Sri Abdul Aziz bin Hj Zainal
- Forces
- Military history of Malaysia
- Military ranks of Malaysia
Geography of Malaysia
An enlargeable topographic map of the island of Borneo
Main article: Geography of Malaysia
- Malaysia is: a megadiverse country
- Location:
- Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
- Eurasia (both on the mainland and offshore)
- Time zone: Malaysian Standard Time = ASEAN Common Time (UTC+08)
- Extreme points of Malaysia
- High: Gunung Kinabalu 4,095 m (13,435 ft)
- Low: South China Sea and Indian Ocean 0 m
- Land boundaries: 2,669 km
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- Coastline: 4,675 km
- Peninsular Malaysia 2,068 km
- East Malaysia 2,607 km
- Coastline: 4,675 km
- Population of Malaysia: 27,730,000 - 43rd most populous country
- Area of Malaysia: 329,847 km² - 66th largest country
- Atlas of Malaysia
- Malaysian Standard Time
Environment of Malaysia
Main article: Environment of Malaysia
- Climate of Malaysia
- Environmental issues in Malaysia
- List of ecoregions in Malaysia
- Renewable energy in Malaysia
- Geology of Malaysia
- Protected areas of Malaysia
- Biosphere reserves in Malaysia
- National parks of Malaysia
- Wildlife of Malaysia
Natural geographic features of Malaysia
- Islands of Malaysia
- Lakes of Malaysia
- Mountains of Malaysia
- Rivers of Malaysia
- Waterfalls of Malaysia
- Valleys of Malaysia
- List of World Heritage Sites in Malaysia
Regions of Malaysia
- West Malaysia (Peninsula Malaysia)
- East Malaysia (Malaysian Borneo)
Ecoregions of Malaysia
Main articles: List of ecoregions in Malaysia and Ecoregions in Malaysia
Administrative divisions of Malaysia
Main article: Administrative divisions of Malaysia
States of Malaysia
Main article: States of Malaysia
The states and federal territories of Malaysia.
Malaysia has 13 states:
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Federal territories of Malaysia
Main article: Federal Territory (Malaysia)
Malaysia also has three federal territories, which are governed directly by the federal government of Malaysia:
Districts of Malaysia
Main article: Districts of Malaysia
Municipalities of Malaysia
Main article: Municipalities of Malaysia
Economy and infrastructure of Malaysia
Main article: Economy of Malaysia
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 38th (thirty-eighth)
- Agriculture in Malaysia
- Accounting in Malaysia
- Banking in Malaysia
- Communications in Malaysia
- Companies of Malaysia
- Energy in Malaysia
- Health care in Malaysia
- Mining in Malaysia
- Science and technology in Malaysia
- Oil industry in Malaysia
- Poverty in Malaysia
- Malaysia Stock Exchange
- Telecommunications in Malaysia
- Tourism in Malaysia
- Transport in Malaysia
- Water supply and sanitation in Malaysia
Economic plans and policies
- First Malaysia Plan
- Second Malaysia Plan
- Malaysian New Economic Policy
- National Development Policy
- Energy policy of Malaysia
Demography of Malaysia
Main article: Demographics of Malaysia
Religion
Main article: Religion in Malaysia
- Buddhism in Malaysia
- Christianity in Malaysia
- Hinduism in Malaysia
- Islam in Malaysia
- Judaism in Malaysia
- Sikhism in Malaysia
Ethnicities
Culture of Malaysia
Main article: Culture of Malaysia
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Art in Malaysia
- Art in Malaysia
- Cinema of Malaysia
- Literature of Malaysia
- Music of Malaysia
- Television in Malaysia
- Theatre in Malaysia
Sports in Malaysia
Main article: Sports in Malaysia
Education in Malaysia
Main article: Education in Malaysia
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Higher Education
- Malaysian Qualifications Framework
- List of schools in Malaysia
- List of post-secondary institutions in Malaysia
- List of universities in Malaysia
- Issues in Malaysian Education
- Standardised examinations
- Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR)
- Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR)
- Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
- Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
See also
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Main article: Malaysia
Notes
- ^ UMNO was deregistered in 1988 and the Prime Minister of Malaysia formed a new party known as United Malays National Organisation (Baru) on February 16, 1988. The term "Baru" or "New" was removed by a constitutional amendment on July of the same year.
- ^ The United Sabah Party (Parti Bersatu Sabah) was a member of Barisan Nasional from its establishment in 1985 until its withdrawal from the coalition in 1990. The party rejoined the coalition in 2002.[6]
- ^ The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party entered a coalition with the former Alliance Party in 1972 and subsequently joined the Barisan Nasional coalition when it was founded in 1974. It withdrew from the coalition in 1977.[7]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Malaysia". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
- ↑ Article 1. Constitution of Malaysia.
- ↑ Article 33. Constitution of Malaysia.
- ↑ Article 43. Constitution of Malaysia.
- ↑ The Federation of International Trade Associations. General Information of Malaysia. Retrieved December 7, 2007.
- ↑ "Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS)". MalaysiaToday.com. 2008-06-05. Archived from the original on December 1, 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-24.
- ↑ Hooker, M. B. (1983). Islam in South-East Asia. Boston: Brill Archive. pp. 203–204. ISBN 90-04-06844-9.
External links
- Government
- myGovernment Portal – Malaysian Government Portal
- Office of the Prime Minister of Malaysia
- Department of Statistics Malaysia
- Maps
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