Malaysia Information
 Malaysia is a country that consists of thirteen states and three federal territories in Southeast Asia with a total landmass of 329,847 square kilometres (127,355 sq mi). The capital city is Kuala Lumpur, while Putrajaya is the seat of the federal government. The population stands at over 25 million. The country is separated into two regions—Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo—by the South China Sea. Malaysia borders Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and the Philippines. The country is located near the equator and experiences a tropical climate. Malaysia's head of state is the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (conventionally referred to as 'the King' or 'the Agong') and the government is headed by a Prime Minister. The government is closely modeled after the Westminster parliamentary system.
Malaysia as a unified state did not exist until 1963. Previously, a set of colonies were established by the United Kingdom from the late-18th century, and the western half of modern Malaysia was composed of several separate kingdoms. This group of colonies was known as British Malaya until its dissolution in 1946, when it was reorganised as the Malayan Union. Due to widespread opposition, it was reorganised again as the Federation of Malaya in 1948 and later gained independence on 31 August 1957. Singapore, Sarawak, British North Borneo and the Federation of Malaya joined to form Malaysia on 16 September 1963. The early years of the new union were marred by an armed conflict with Indonesia and the expulsion of Singapore. The Southeast Asian nation experienced an economic boom and underwent rapid development during the late-20th century. With a GDP per capita standing at USD14,400, it has, from time to time, been considered a newly industrialised country. Because Malaysia is one of three countries that control the Strait of Malacca, international trade plays a large role in its economy. At one time, it was the largest producer of tin, rubber and palm oil in the world. Manufacturing has a large influence in the country's economy.
The Malays form the majority of the population. Some Malays are of Arab[citation needed] descent and there are sizable Chinese and Indian communities. Islam is the largest as well as the official religion of the federation. The Malay language is the official language. The Malay language was originally written in Pallava from India, the earliest known inscriptions in Malay were found in southern Sumatra and on the island of Bangka and date from 683-6 AD. They were written in an Indian script during the time of the kingdom of Srivijaya, but nowadays, the Roman alphabet (Rumi) is more often used.
Malaysia is a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and participates in many international organisations such as the United Nations. As a former British colony, it is also a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. It is also a member of the Developing 8 Countries.
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Historical Background
The history of Malaysia is one of successive phases of outside influence, followed by the mid-twentieth century establishment of independence from foreign colonial powers. Hindu and Buddhist cultures imported from India dominated early Malaysian history. They reached their peak in the Sumatran-based Srivijaya civilisation, whose influence extended through Sumatra, Java, the Malay Peninsula and much of Borneo from the 7th to the 14th centuries. Although Muslims had passed through Malaysia as early as the tenth century, it was not until the 14th and 15th centuries that Islam first established itself on the Malayan Peninsular. The adoption of Islam by the fifteenth century saw the rise of number sultanates, the most prominent of which was the Melaka (Malacca). Islamic culture has had a profound influence on the Malay people, but has also been influenced by them. The Portuguese were the first European colonial powers to establish themselves in Malaysia, capturing Malacca in 1511, followed by the Dutch. However, it was the British, who after initially establishing bases at Jesselton, Kuching, Penang and Singapore, ultimately secured their hegemony across the territory that is now Malaysia. The Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824 defined the boundaries between British Malaya and the Netherlands East Indies (which became Indonesia). A fourth phase of foreign influence was immigration of Chinese and Indian workers to meet the needs of the colonial economy created by the British in the Malay Peninsula and Borneo.
Japanese invasion in World War II ended British domination in Malaysia. The subsequent occupation from 1942 to 1945 unleashed nationalism in Malaya and Borneo. In the Peninsula, the Malayan Communist Party took up arms against the British. A tough military response was needed to end the insurgency and bring about the establishment of an independent, multi-racial Federation of Malaya in 1957. On 31 August 1963, the British territories in North Borneo and Singapore were granted independence and formed Malaysia with the Peninsular states on 16 September 1963. Approximately two years later, Singapore was expelled from the Federation. A confrontation with Indonesia occurred in the early-1960s. Race riots in 1969 led to the imposition of emergency rule, and a curtailment of political life and civil liberties which has never been fully reversed. Since 1970 the "National Front coalition" headed by United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) has governed Malaysia. Economic growth dramatically increased living standards by the 1990s. This growing prosperity helped minimise political discontent.[citation needed] Successive UMNO-dominated governments have promoted the use of the Malay language and carried out systematic positive discrimination in favour of Muslims, measures which cause great resentment. |
Religion & Culture
Religion: Malaysia is a multi-religious society and Islam is the official religion. According to the Population and Housing Census 2000 figures, approximately 60 per cent of the population practiced Islam; 19 per cent Buddhism; 9 per cent Christianity; and 6 per cent Hinduism. The remaining 6 percent was accounted for by other faiths, including animism, shamanism, Sikhism, Bahá'í, Taoism, Confucianism, and other traditional Chinese religions. Until the 20th century, most Malaysians practiced traditional beliefs, which arguably still linger on to a greater degree than Malaysian officialdom is prepared to acknowledge.
Although the Malaysian constitution theoretically guarantees religious freedom, in practice the situation is not so simple. All ethnic Malays are Muslim as defined in the Malaysian constitution. Additionally, all non-Muslims who marry a Muslim must renounce their religion and convert to Islam. Meanwhile, non-Muslims experience restrictions in activities such as construction of religious buildings and the celebration of certain religious events in some states. Muslims are obliged to follow the decisions of Sharia courts when it comes to matters concerning their religion. The jurisdiction of Sharia court is limited only to Muslims over matters of Faith and Obligations as a Muslim, which includes marriage, inheritance, apostasy, conversion, and custody among others. Any other criminal or civil offences are not under the jurisdiction of the Sharia court. As a rule, the Civil court cannot overule any decision made by the Sharia court, not even the Federal court. The Sharia court have a similar hierarchy to the Civil court.
As a legal matter, Muslims may not apostatise very freely, as doing so involves the Sharia court. The Sharia court is governed by judges who are trained in Sharia law. Generally, one who wishes to leave Islam makes a legal declaration, but this is still not recognised by the Malaysian civil court. One has to obtain a declaration of apostasy from a Sharia court and the court will only grant the apostasy after the court is truly convinced that the petitioner no longer has faith in Islam. The apostate then has to contend with the stigma and scorn of his society.
Culture: Malaysia is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-lingual society. The population as of February 2007 is 26.6 million consisting of 62% Malays, 24% Chinese, 8% Indians, with other minorities and indigenous peoples. The Malays, who form the largest community, are defined as Muslims in the Constitution of Malaysia. The Malays play a dominant role politically and are included in a grouping identified as bumiputra ('sons of the soil') inclusive of the native peoples of Sabah and Sarawak, and the Orang Asli of Peninsular Malaysia. Their native language is Malay (Bahasa Malaysia). Malay is the national language of the country, and has replaced English as the medium of instruction in schools and universities.
In the past, Malays wrote in Sanskrit or using Sanskrit-based alphabets. After the 15th century, Jawi (a script based on Arabic) became popular. Romanization of Jawi developed in the years during the British colonial period and became the popular writing of the people.
In Sarawak the largest non-Malay indigenous tribe is the Iban people, who number over 600,000. Some Iban still live in traditional jungle villages in longhouses along the Rejang and Lupar rivers and their tributaries, although many have moved to the cities. The Bidayuhs, numbering around 170,000, are concentrated in the southwestern part of Sarawak. The largest indigenous tribe in Sabah is the Kadazan (Dusun), with the Murut a close second. They are largely Christian subsistence farmers. The 140,000 Orang Asli, or aboriginal peoples, comprise a number of different ethnic communities living in Peninsular Malaysia. Traditionally nomadic hunter-gatherers and agriculturalists, many have chosen to be sedentary and became absorbed into modern Malaysian society.
The Chinese population in Malaysia is mostly Buddhist (of the Mahayana sect), Taoist, Confucian or Christian. Chinese in Malaysia speak a variety of Chinese dialects including Mandarin Chinese, Hokkien, Cantonese, Hakka and Teochew. Many Chinese in Malaysia also speak English and Malay as a first language. Chinese have historically been dominant in the Malaysian business community.
The Indians in Malaysia are mainly Hindu Tamils from southern India speaking Tamil. There are also other Indian communities speaking Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi, living mainly in the larger towns on the west coast of the peninsula. Many middle to upper-middle class Indians in Malaysia also speak English and Malay as a first language. There is also a sizable Sikh community in Malaysia of over 83,000. Most Indians originally migrated from India as traders, teachers or other skilled workers. A larger number were also part of the forced migrations from India by the British during colonial times to work in the rubber plantations and public works departments throughout the country. Eurasians, Cambodians, Vietnamese, and indigenous tribes make up the remaining population. A small number of Eurasians, of mixed Portuguese and Malay descent living in Melaka, speak a Portuguese-based creole, called Papiá Kristang. There are also Eurasians of mixed Dutch and of course British descent who looked upon themselves as Europeans. In Sabah are found Filipino and Spanish descendants. Descended from immigrants from the Philippines, some speak Chavacano, the only Spanish-based creole language in Asia. Cambodians and Vietnamese are mostly Buddhists - Cambodians of the Theravada sect and Vietnamese practicing the Mahayana sect
Communication
Telephone system:
General assessment: modern system; international service excellent
domestic: good intercity service provided on Peninsular Malaysia mainly by microwave radio relay; adequate intercity microwave radio relay network between Sabah and Sarawak via Brunei; domestic satellite system with 2 earth stations
International: country code - 60; submarine cables to India, Hong Kong, and Singapore; satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 1 Pacific Ocean) (2001)
Radio broadcast stations: AM 35, FM 391, shortwave 15 (2001)
Television broadcast stations: 1 (plus 15 high-power repeaters) (2001)
Internet country code: .my
Internet hosts: 107,971 (2003)
Internet users: 8,692,100 (2003)
Economy
Malaysia is one of the most developed countries in the ASEAN region. Its economy is largely dependent on manufacturing products such as electrical and electronic products, textiles, as well as rubber-based products, followed by the agricultural and mining sectors. Malaysia is also one of the world's largest exporters of palm oil, natural rubber, tropical timber, cocoa beans and pepper. Tourism is also a leading revenue earner.
Since Independence in 1957, it has moved away from its reliance on tin and rubber and diversified its economy by aggressively attracting investment, both foreign and domestic. After Singapore and Brunei, it is the most developed country in Southeast Asia, with the highest standard of living. Malaysia's rapid increase in manufacturing has been achieved by modernising the country's transport, communications and energy infrastructure, developing industrial zones and offering substantial tax breaks for investors in export-oriented industries.
The Government has promoted a relatively open, market-oriented economy and has instituted significant reforms by dismantling many state-run enterprises and encouraging private enterprise to undertake many of the country's development projects. Through promoting a free market in some areas, the Government is also an investor in the economy (usually as a minority partner) and controls prices on some key commodities such as fuel and rice.
Land & Geography
The two distinct parts of Malaysia, separated from each other by the South China Sea, share a largely similar landscape in that both West and East Malaysia feature coastal plains rising to often densely forested hills and mountains, the highest of which is Mount Kinabalu at 4,095.2 metres (13,435.7 ft) on the island of Borneo. The local climate is equatorial and characterised by the annual southwest monsoon (May to October) affecting the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and northeast monsoon (November to April) affecting the east coast.
Tanjung Pelepas, located in the southern state of Johor, is the southernmost tip of mainland Asia.
The Straits of Malacca, lying between Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia, is arguably the most important shipping lane in the world, infested with pirates during the 15th to 19th century, and much less so today.
Putrajaya is the newly created administrative capital for the federal government of Malaysia, aimed in part to ease growing congestion within Malaysia's capital city, Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur remains the seat of parliament, as well as the commercial and financial capital of the country. Other major cities include Georgetown (Penang), Ipoh, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Miri, Alor Star, Malacca, and Klang.
Natural Resources: Malaysia is well-endowed with natural resources in areas such as agriculture, forestry and minerals. In terms of agriculture, Malaysia is one of the top exporters of natural rubber and palm oil, which together with sawn logs and sawn timber, cocoa, pepper, pineapple and tobacco dominate the growth of the sector. Palm oil is also a major generator of foreign exchange.
Regarding forestry resources, it is noted that logging only began to make a substantial contribution to the economy during the 19th century. Today, an estimated 59% of Malaysia remains forested. The rapid expansion of the timber industry, particularly after the 1960s, has brought about a serious erosion problem in the country's forest areas. However, in line with the Government's commitment to protect the environment and the ecological system, forestry resources are being managed on a sustainable basis and accordingly the rate of tree felling has been on the decline.
In addition, substantial areas are being silviculturally treated and reforestation of degraded forest land is also being carried out. The Malaysian government provide plans for the enrichment of some 312.30 square kilometres (120.5 sq mi) of land with rattan under natural forest conditions and in rubber plantations as an inter crop. To further enrich forest resources, fast-growing timber species such as meranti tembaga, merawan and sesenduk are also being planted. At the same time, the cultivation of high-value trees like teak and other trees for pulp and paper are also encouraged. Rubber, once the mainstay of the Malaysian economy, has been largely replaced by oil palm as Malaysia's leading agricultural export.
Tin and petroleum are the two main mineral resources that are of major significance in the Malaysian economy. Malaysia was once the world's largest producer of tin until the collapse of the tin market in the early 1980s. In the 19th and 20th century, tin played a predominant role in the Malaysian economy. It was only in 1972 that petroleum and natural gas took over from tin as the mainstay of the mineral extraction sector. Meanwhile, the contribution by tin has declined. Petroleum and natural gas which were discovered in oilfields offshore Sabah, Sarawak and Terengganu have contributed much to the Malaysian economy. Other minerals of some importance or significance include copper, bauxite, iron-ore and coal together with industrial minerals like clay, kaolin, silica, limestone, barite, phosphates and construction stones such as granite as well as marble blocks and slabs. Small quantities of gold are produced.
In 2004, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Mustapa Mohamed, revealed that Malaysia's oil reserves stood at 4.84 billion barrels while natural gas reserves increased to 89 trillion cubic feet (2,500 km³). This was an increase of 7.2%. As of 1 January 2007, Petronas reported that oil and gas reserve in Malaysia amounted to 20.18 billion barrels equivalent.
The Government estimates that at current production rates Malaysia will be able to produce oil up to 18 years and gas for 35 years. In 2004, Malaysia is ranked 24th in terms of world oil reserves and 13th for gas. 56% of the oil reserves exist in the peninsula while 19% exist in Sabah and Sarawak. The government collects oil royalties of which 5% are passed to the states and the rest retained by the federal government.
Festivals
Anyone visiting Malaysia for the first time would not cease to be amazed by the number of festivals and events that are happening the whole year round. Malaysia, with its mix of ethnic races which include Malays, descendants of the Sumatrans, Bugis and Javanese, Chinese, Indian and others, features a colourful potpourri of cultural traditions. Many of these traditions are expressed through the festivals that take place the whole year round!
Hari Raya Aidilfitri: After a month of fasting during the month of Ramadan, Muslims - and that means all Malays and converts - celebrate the first day of Syawal which is the tenth month of the Muslim calendar with joyous enthusiasm. This is a major festival for Muslims and they usher in the day with prayers in mosques and remembering their departed loved ones. It is also the time for family reunion when members of the family from different parts of the country get together. The festival mood is especially quivering in the Malay villages. Special festival dishes are served for relatives and friends during "open house" - and that includes non-Muslims as well. The festival mood is reflected in the brightly decorated homes, government and commercial buildings and clothes the celebrants wear. Homes are also lit with oil lamps at the entrance in keeping with a long established tradition.
Chinese New Year: This is the most important festival of the Chinese community and it lasts for a full two weeks! It begins with a reunion dinner which is traditional for every member of the family to attend. Chinese New Year is the time when spirits are appeased and offerings are made to the gods. It is a boisterous festival with the clang of cymbals accompanying lion dances and the thunder of fire crackles filling the air. Guests are entertained to a variety of sumptuous food and drinks and the unmarried youngsters are given ang pows - gifts of money enclosed in little red packets. Major hotels and shopping complexes celebrate the occasion by holding lion dances and special Chinese programmers to entertain their clients.
Deepavali: This is a Hindu Festival of Lights. Homes of Hindus are lit with little lights to signify the victory over darkness. Hindus believe that this is the day when the forces of good overcame the forces of evil. Deepavali is a major festival of the Hindus and on the eve prayers are held both at home and in the temples. Hindus take a traditional oil bath in the early hours of the morning on Deepavali day and after prayers entertain their friends and guests to "open house.
Christmas: The birth of Christ is celebrated by Christians in Malaysia in the true traditional style. Christmas Day is a public holiday in Muslim-Malaysia. Most Christian homes are festooned with coloured lights and of course the Christmas tree. Young Christians go carolling days before Christmas day to usher in the Yuletide spirit. Churches hold midnight masses on the eve of Christmas. The festival is celebrated on a national scale in Malaysia.
Thaiponggol: In Malaysia, Thaiponggol is a harvest festival celebrated out of season because it is fixed in the Hindu calendar. Tamils celebrate this festival around the second week of January. While it is still dark, farmers rise and cook some of the newly harvested grain. Ponggol is the presentation of the harvested cooked grain to the sun at dawn.
However, for urban families, this ritual has been adapted to their own living conditions. Here the family rises, bathes and gets dressed before dawn. This is done without the use of any form of light. When everyone is ready, wearing their best clothes, they assemble around a display of fruits and flowers. Only then are lamps lit.
National Water Festival: Water resource plays an important role in the socio-cultural and economic development of the Malaysian society. Apart from functioning as a communication system, an economic, resource and determinant of early settlement pattern of the Malaysian society, it has also been a place where families carry out their recreational activities as in the past. Therefore, water resource in whatever form should be protected, valued and utilized to the maximum.
The fun gets merrier with the drinking of the inevitable tapai which is an alcoholic drink made from rice wine stored in large eathern jars. Everyone sips the rice-wine through the same bamboo reeds. Apart from these, there are also organised agriculture shows, buffalo races, cultural performances and traditional games as part and parcel of the festive celebrations.
Gawai Dayak: The Gawai Dayak festival is celebrated by the Dayaks of Sarawak who live in longhouses. Being one of the major festivals of the community, it is celebrated on a grand scale and lasts for a week. The Gawai Dayak festival marks the transitional period between the season of rice harvesting and the new planting season. Hence, it is a reason of thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest and also a time to rest from work before the new planting season. The sound of boisterous laughter, convivial talk, drinking, dancing and merry-making will echo relentlessly all through the days of this exotic and colourful festival.
Penang International Dragon Boat Festival: The Penang's first Dragon Boat Race was held in 1956 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Municipality of George Town. Ten years later the race was revived as part eams such as teams from Government departments, associations and commercial establishments. However, in 1979, the boat festival became an international tourism carnival with participation from Singapore and Hong Kong.
Today the Penang International Dragon Boat Festival has participating teams from many parts of the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Norway, Macau, Thailand, Japan, Britain, West Germany, USA and others.
Nine Emperor Gods Festival: The Festival of the Nine Emperor Gods falls on the ninth day of the ninth moon in the Chinese lunar calendar. Devotees flock to the temples throughout the country for this religious festival. The Nine Emperor Gods are part of a spirit-medium cult known locally as 'Jieu Hwang Yeh'. These nine deities are believed to dwell in the stars in heaven under the reign of 'Thien Hou' - the Queen of Heaven.
A carnival-like atmosphere pervades the temple throughout the nine-day festival. During this period, the constant tinkling of a prayer bell and chants from the temple priests are heard. Most devotees stay at the temple, take vegetarian meals and recite continuous chanting of prayer. A procession to send the Nine Emperor Gods home then takes place to complete the rites of this religious festival.
Transport
Roads: As of 2006, there are 50,214.6 km of paved roads (including 1,471.6 km of expressways) in Malaysia. As of 1999, there are also 15,942 km of unpaved roads.
Driving on the left hand side is compulsory since the introduction of motorcars in Federated Malay States on 1903 during British colonial era.
Railways: See Keretapi Tanah Melayu and Rail transport in Malaysia articles.There are a total of 2000 km of rail tracks, of which, 207 km are electrified.
Waterways: Malaysia has 7,200 km of waterways, most of them rivers. Of this, 3200 km are in Peninsular Malaysia, while 1,500 km are in Sabah and Sarawak has 2,500 km. These figures are true as of year 2004.
Pipelines: As of 2004, Malaysia has 279 km of condensate, 5,049 km of gas, 1,841 km of oil and 114 km of refined products pipelines.
Ports and harbours
This is a list of Malaysian ports and harbours:
-> Bintulu
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Kota Kinabalu
-> Kuantan
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Kemaman
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Kuching
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Kudat
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Labuan
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Lahad Datu
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Lumut
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Miri
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Pasir Gudang
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George Town, Penang
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Port Dickson
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Port Klang
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Sandakan
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Sibu
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Tanjung Berhala
-> Tanjung Kidurong
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Tawau
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Tanjung Pelepas
Ferry:
-> Penang Ferry Service
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Langkawi Ferry Service
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Pangkor Ferry Service
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Tioman Ferry Service
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Labuan Ferry service
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Tawau Ferry service
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Miri Ferry service
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Sandakan Ferry service
Marine merchantile: Total: 360 ships (1,000 GRT or over) 5,389,397 GRT/7,539,178 metric tons of deadweight (DWT) by type: bulk 59, cargo 100, chemical tanker 38, container 66, liquefied gas 25, livestock carrier 1, passenger 2, petroleum tanker 56, roll on/roll off 5, vehicle carrier 8
Foreign-owned: China 1, Germany 2, Hong Kong 8, Indonesia 2, Japan 2, South Korea 1, Liberia 1, Monaco 1, Norway 1, Philippines 2, Singapore 81, Vietnam 1
registered in other countries: 75 (2003 est.)
Foreign Embassies
Afghanistan
Embassy of the Islamic State of Afghanistan
Level 2, Wisma Chinese Chamber, 258 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4256 9400, Fax: 03 4256 6400
Albania
Embassy of the Republic of Albania
2952 Jalan Bukit Ledang, Off Jalan Duta, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2093 7808, Fax: 03 2093 7359
Algeria
Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Algeria
http://www.algerianembassy.org.my/
5 Jalan Mesra, Off Jalan Damai, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2148 8159, Fax: 03 2148 8154
Argentina
Embassy of the Republic of Argentina
3 Jalan Semantan Dua, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2095 0176, Fax: 03 2095 2706
Australia
Australian High Commission
http://www.australia.org.my/
6 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2146 5555, 03 2146 5787 (after office hours), Fax: 03 2141 5773
Austria
Austrian Embassy
Suite 10.01-02, Level 10, Wisma Goldhill, 67, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2381 7160, Fax: 03 2381 7168
Bangladesh
High Commission for the People's Republic of Bangladesh
Block - 1, Lorong Damai 7, Jalan Damai, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2148 7940, Fax: 03 2141 3381
Belgium
Embassy of Belgium
Suite 10.02, 10th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan, 207 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2162 0025, Fax: 03 2162 0023
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Embassy of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
854 Bellamy Road, 50460 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2144 0353, Fax: 03 2142 6025
Brazil
Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil
http://www.brazilembassy.org.my/
Suite 20-01, 20th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan, 207 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2171 1420 (Gen), Tel: 03 2171 1425 (Consular), Fax: 03 2171 1428
Britain
British High Commission
http://www.britain.org.my/
185 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2170 2200 (Main Office) , 03 2170 2345 (Consular Section), Fax: 03 2170 2360
Brunei
High Commission of Brunei Darussalam
19th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan, 207 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2161 2800, Fax: 03 2163 1302
Cambodia
Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Cambodia
46 Jalan U-Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4257 3711, 03 4257 1157
Canada
Canadian High Commission
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/kualalumpur/
17th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan, 207 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2718 3333, Fax: 03 2718 3376
Chile
Embassy of Chile
8th Floor, West Block, 142-C Jalan Ampang, Wisma Selangor Dredging, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2161 6203, Fax: 03 2162 2219
China
Embassy of the People's Republic of China
http://my.china-embassy.org/
229 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2142 8495 , Fax: 03 2141 4552
Colombia
Embassy of the Republic of Colombia
19A-26-1, Level 26, UOA Centre, 19, Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2164 5488, 03 2164 5489
Croatia
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
3 Jalan Mengkuang, Off Jalan Ru, Off Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4253 5343
Cuba
Embassy of the Republic of Cuba
20 Lingkungan U Thant, Off Jalan U Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4251 6808
Czech Republic
Embassy of the Czech Republic
32 Jalan Mesra, Off Jalan Damai, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2142 7185, 03 2141 3205
Denmark
Royal Danish Embassy
http://www.denmark.com.my/
22nd Floor, Wisma Denmark, 86, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2032 2001, 03 2032 2004, 03 2032 2005
Ecuador
Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador
8th Floor, West Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, 142-C Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2163 5078, 03 2163 5094
Egypt
Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt
28 Lingkungan U Thant, Off Jalan U Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4256 8184, 03 4256 8745
Fiji
High Commission of the Republic of the Fiji Islands
Level 2, Menara Chan, 138 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2732 3335, 03 2732 1937, 03 2732 1939
Finland
Embassy of Finland
5th Floor, Wisma Chinese Chambers, 258, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4257 7746, 03 4257 7332, 03 4257 5880
France
Embassy of the Republic of France
http://www.ambafrance-my.org/
196 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2053 5500, Fax: 03 2053 5501
Germany
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany - Deutsche Botschaft
http://www.german-embassy.org.my/
26th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan, 207 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2170 9666, 012 326 9070 (Emergencies), Fax: 03 2161 9800
Ghana
High Commission of the Republic of Ghana
14 Ampang Hilir, Off Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4252 6995, 03 4257 9703
Guinea
Embassy of the Republic of Guinea
5 Jalan Kedondong, Off Jalan Ampang Hilir, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4257 6500, 4252 6501, 4252 6502
Hungary
Embassy of the Republic of Hungary
http://www.hungarianembassy.com.my/
Menara Tan & Tan, 10th Floor, Suite 10-04, 207 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2163 7914, Fax: 03 2163 7918
India
Indian High Commission
http://www.indianhighcommission.com.my/
2 Jalan Taman Duta, Off Jalan Duta, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2093 3504, Fax: 03 2093 3507
Indonesia
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
http://www.kbrikl.org.my/
233 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 242 1354, 03 242 1151, 03 241 5228
Iran
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
1 Lorong U Thant Satu, Off Jalan U Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4251 4824, 03 4251 4830 (Visa Section)
Iraq
Embassy of the Republic of Iraq
2 Jalan Langgak Golf, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2148 0555, 03 2148 0650, 03 2148 0721
Ireland
Embassy of Ireland
Ireland House, The Amp Walk, 218 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2161 2693
Italy
Embassy of the Republic of Italy
http://www.italy-embassy.org.my/
99 Jalan U Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4256 5122 , 03 4256 5228, 03 4256 4371
Japan
Embassy of Japan
http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/
11 Persiaran Stonor, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2142 7044, 03 2167 2314
Jordan
Embassy of Jordan
2 Jalan Kedondong, Off Jalan Ampang Hilir, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4252 1268, 03-4252 8549
Kazakhstan
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Suite 6.07, 6th Floor, North Block, The Ampang Walk, 218, Jln. Ampang, 50540 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2166 4144, 03 2166 7872
Kenya
High Commission of Kenya
7A Gerbang Ampang Hilir, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4257 2431
Korea, North
Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
4 Persiaran Madge, Off Jalan U Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4256 9913 Fax: 03 4256 9933
Korea, South
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
9 & 11 Jalan Nipah, Off Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4251 2336, Fax: 03 4252-1425
Kuwait
Embassy of the State of Kuwait
229 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2141 0033
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Kyrgyz
Embassy of the Republic of Kyrgyz
http://www.kyrgyz.net.my/
1 Lorong Damai 10, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2164 9862, 03 263 2012
Laos
Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic
12A Pesiaran Madge, Off Jalan Ampang Hilir, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4251 1118
Libya
The People's Bureau of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
6 Jalan Madge, Off Jalan U Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2141 1035, 03 2141 1158
Luxembourg
Embassy of the Grand-Douchy of Luxembourg
Suite 16.03, 16th Floor, Menara Keck Seng, 203, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2143 3134
Mauritius
High Commission of Mauritius
14th Floor, Bangunan Angkasa Raya, Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2141 1870, 03 2141 1126
Mexico
Embassy of Mexico
http://www.embamex.org.my/
Menara Tan & Tan, 22nd Floor, 207 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2164 6362
Morocco
Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco
7th Floor, East Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, 142-B Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2161 0701, 03 2161 0705
Myanmar
Embassy of the Union of Myanmar
10 Jalan Mengkuang, Off Jalan Ru, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4256 0280, 03 4257 0680
Namibia
High Commission of Namibia
11 Jalan Mesra, Off Jalan Damai, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2143 3593
Netherlands
Royal Netherlands Embassy
http://www.netherlands.org.my/
Suite 7.01, 7th Floor, The Ampwalk, South Block, 218 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2168 6200, 012 235 3210 (Emergency after hours), Fax: 03 2168 6240
New Zealand
New Zealand High Commission
http://www.nzembassy.com/home.cfm?c=23
21st. Floor, Menara IMC, 8 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2078 2533
Nigeria
High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
http://www.nigeria.org.my/
85 Jalan Ampang Hilir, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4251 7843, 03 4251 8512
Norway
Royal Norwegian Embassy
http://www.norway.org.my/
53rd. Floor, Empire Tower, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03 2163 7100
Oman
Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman
6 Jalan Langgak Golf, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2145 2827, 2145 2829
Pakistan
High Commission for Pakistan
132 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2161 8877, Fax: 2164 5958
Palestine
Embassy of the State of Palestine
63, Jalan U Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 456 8905, 03 456 8906
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea High Commission
46 Jalan U-Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 453 2400
Peru
Embassy of the Republic of Peru
http://www.embperu.com.my/
6th Floor, South Block, Wisma Selangor Dredging, 142-A Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2163 3034, Fax: 03 2163 3039
Philippines
Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines
http://www.philembassykl.org.my/
1 Changkat Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 248 4233, 03 248 4654, 03 248 4682, 03 248 9989
Poland
Embassy of the Republic of Poland
495 Jalan Ampang, 68000 Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel: 03 4257 6733, 03 4257 6719
Romania
Embassy of Romania
114 Jalan Damai, Off Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2142 3172
Russia
Embassy of the Russian Federation
263 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4256 0009, 03 4256 7252
Saudi Arabia
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
4th Floor, Wisma Chinese Chamber, 258 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4257 9825, Fax: 03 4257 8751
Seychelles
High Commission of the Republic of Seychelles
50, 2nd Floor, Jalan SS19/1D, 47500 Subang Jaya
Tel: 03 5638 9881, 03 5638 8964
Singapore
High Commission of the Republic of Singapore
http://www.gov.sg/mfa/kl/
209 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2161 6277, 03 2161 6404, 03 2161 6506
South Africa
High Commission of the Republic of South Africa
http://www.afrikaselatan.com/
12 Lorong Titiwangsa 12, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, 53200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4026 5700, 03 4024 4456
Spain
Embassy of Spain
200 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2142 8776, 03 2148 4868, 03 2148 4655
Sri Lanka
High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
116 Jalan Damai, Off Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2161 2199, 03 2161 2206
Sudan
Embassy of the Republic of Sudan
1 Persiaran Ampang, Off Jalan Ru, 55000 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03 4256 9104, 03 421 6054, 4252 5631
Swaziland
High Commission of the Kingdom of Swaziland
Suite 22.03 & 22.03A, Menara Citibank, 165 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2163 2511
Sweden
Embassy of Sweden
http://www.embassyofsweden.org.my/
6th Floor, Bangunan Angkasa Raya, 123 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2148 5433
Switzerland
Embassy of Switzerland
16 Persiaran Madge, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2148 0622, 03 2148 0751
Thailand
Royal Thai Embassy, The
206 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2148 8222, 03 2148 8350
Turkey
Embassy of the Republic of Turkey
118 Jalan U Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4257 2225, 03 4257 2226
Ukraine
Embassy of Ukraine
22nd Floor, Menara Tan & Tan, 207 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2166 9552
United Arab Emirates UAE
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
1 Gerbang Ampang Hilir, Off Persiaran Ampang Hilir, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4253 5221, 03 4253 5420
United States of America USA, US, American, Amerika
Embassy of the United States of America
http://malaysia.usembassy.gov/
376 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2168 5000, Fax: 03 2148 5801
Uruguay
Embassy of the Republic of Uruguay
http://members.tripodasia.com.my/embassyUrukual
21 Jalan Taman U Thant, Off Jalan U Thant, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 243 3364, 03 243 3379
Uzbekistan
Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Suite 6.03, 6th Floor, North Block, The Ampang Walk, 218 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2161 8100, 03 2161 8101
Venezuela
Embassy of Venezuela
http://www5.jaring.my/venezuela/
Suite 20-05, 20th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan, 207 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2163 3444, 03 2163 3445
Vietnam
Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
4 Persiaran Stonor, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 248 4036 (Visa), 03 248 4534 (Protocol), 03 248 4692 (Commercial)
Yemen
Embassy of the Republic of Yemen
6 Jalan Kedondong, Off Jalan Ampang Hilir, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4251 1793, 03 4252 2481
Zimbabwe
High Commission of the Republic of Zimbabwe
124 Jalan Sembilan, Taman Ampang Utama, 68000 Ampang
Tel: 03 451 6779, 03 451 6782 |
Languages
Such a diversity of ethnic groups inevitably features a large number of spoken languages. The official local language is Bahasa Malaysia (Malay), but then English is widely spoken as are a number of Chinese dialects. Various other languages are spoken as well. Sabah and Sarawakm feature several other indigenous languages.
With such obvious diversity it is remarkable that racial tension is not a constant problem but clearly the gentleness and tolerance of the local population contributes to a real spirit of peace and harmony.
People & Population
The outstanding characteristic of Malaysia's population today is its highly variegated ethnic mix making it one of the prime examples of a multi-racial society in the world. The multi-ethnic character of Malaysia's population has come into being over the course of the last 150 years. Broadly speaking Malaysia's ethnic groups fall into two main categories: those with culture affinities indigenous to the region and to one another, who are classified as bumiputera; and those whose cultural affinities lie outside.
Malaysia is a multi-cultural nation of friendly, warm-hearted people. It has population of 26.6 million people.
Traveller's information
Entering Malaysia: To enter Malaysia, visitors must have a national passport or other internationally recognized travel documents with a validity period of at least six months beyond the length of stay in Malaysia. All passports and travel documents must be endorsed for travelling in Malaysia.
Most visitors, either on business or pleasure trips, do not require visas to enter Malaysia but this really depends on how long you will be in the country. Please refer to the following information on visa requirements to see if you will really need a visa.
Passports : A valid passport or other travel documents recognised by the Malaysian government required by all. The former must be valid for at least 6 months at date of entry and the latter should be endorsed with a valid re-entry permit.
Visas: Most visitors (including all nationals of countries listed in the chart) do not require a visa to enter Malaysia if the period is less than one month and the purpose of the visit is business or social (see below for more detailed requirements).
However, visas are required at all times by nationals of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China (PR), India, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Vietnam (nationals of these countries, except Nigeria, may be granted visa relaxation on transiting Malaysia for under 72 hours if in possession of confirmed onward airline tickets to a third country before arriving).
Visas are not required by the following for social or business visits:
Nationals of EU countries for stays of up to three months (except nationals of Ireland for stays of up to two months and nationals of Greece and Portugal for stays of up to one month)
Nationals of Commonwealth countries (except nationals of those countries mentioned above who do require a visa) for stays of up to one month; nationals of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa for up to three months
Nationals of Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Bahrain, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, Iceland, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Morocco, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Slovak Republic, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, USA and Yemen for stays of up to three months
Nationals of CIS countries for stays of up to one month (except nationals of Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan for stays of up to three months)
Nationals of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Palestine and Syria for up to 14 days
Nationals of all countries other than those mentioned above for stays of up to one month.
Applications and enquiries to: Malaysian High Commission
Weather: Malaysia has an equatorial climate with fairly uniform temperatures throughout the year. Temperatures range from 32C during the day to 22C at night. It is cooler in the hills. (Rainfall is common throughout the year, averaging 200-250cm a year.)
Currency: The Malaysian Ringgit (RM) is issued in notes of denominations of RM100, RM50, RM20, RM10, RM5, RM2 and RM1. There are coins of RM1 and 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 sen (cents). Major credit cards are accepted in almost all major merchant establishments in urban and suburban centres.
Many commercial banks throughout the country, except for the states of Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, operate Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and on Saturday from 9.30am to 11.30am. Some, however, close at 2pm on weekdays. In the states of Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, commercial banks are closed on Friday and operate from 9.30am to 11.30am on Thursday.
Most major hotels charge a nominal fee for currency conversion. All commercial banks are authorized foreign exchange dealers. Most of these banks, through their branches, buy and sell major foreign currency notes. Licensed foreign money-changers are found in urban centres, key entry exit points and shopping complexes. All major hotels are licensed to buy, but not sell, foreign currencies in the form of notes and travellers cheques.
Climate
Malaysia has a tropical, humid climate with temperatures averaging 86°F (30°C), though it is cooler in the highland areas. The major change in seasons is marked by the arrival of the monsoons that bring heavy downpours on the east coast of Peninsula Malaysia, the northeastern part of Sabah and the western end of Sarawak (from November to February). Boat trips to the islands do not run during the height of the monsoon. The best time to visit Malaysia is between April and October.
Kuala Lumpur has a hot, tropical climate with heavy rain storms occurring throughout the year, mostly in the early evenings. Day time temperatures can reach around 95°F (35°C).
Embassies in Abroad
ALGERIA
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN ALGIERS
Address : Lot. 34, 35 & 36,
Chemin Al Bakri (ex Macklay)
Ben Aknoun,
16033 Algiers
Telephone : 213-21-912693, 913693, 911869
Fax :213-21-912785
ARGENTINA
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN BUENOS AIRES
Address : Villanueva 1040,
(1426) Buenos Aires
Argentina
Telephone : 54-11-4776-0504, 4776-2553,
4777-8420
Telex: 23660 WAKIL AR
Fax :54-11-4776-0604
AUSTRALIA
HIGH COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA IN CANBERRA
Address : 7 Perth Avenue,
Yarralumla
Canberra ACT 2600,
Australia
Telephone : (612) 6273 1543, 1544, 1545
Kawat :MALAWAKIL CANBERRA
Telex: AA 62032
Fax :(612) 6273 2496
Consulate General of Malaysia
Perth, Australia,
252 Adelaided Terrace
Perth, Western Australia 6000
Tel : + 618 9225 7055
Fax : + 618 9225 7099
AUSTRIA
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN VIENNA
Address : Prinz Eugen Strasse 18
A-1040 Vienna, Austria
Telephone : 00-43-1-505 1042, 1569, 6323
Kawat :MALAWAKIL VIENNA
Telex: 133830 Malay
Fax :00-43-1-505 7942
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
HIGH COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA IN DHAKA
Address : House No. 19, Road No. 6
Baridhara,
Dhaka 1212
The People’s Republic of
Bangladesh
Telephone : (8802) 882 7759 / 7760
Kawat :MALAWAKIL DHAKA
Telek : 642309 MAL BJ
Faks : (8802) 882 3115 / 7761
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN MANAMA
Address : The Regency Intercontinental
Hotel Bahrain
King Faisal Highway, P.O.Box 777
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Telephone : 00973 - 17 225 042 / 227 7777
Faks :00973 - 17 214 513 / 229 929
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN BELGIUM
Address : 414A, Avenue de Tervuren
1150 Brussels, Belgium
Telephone : (32-2) 776 0340
Fax :(32-2) 762 5049
Telex: 26396 Malay B
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN BELGRADE
Address : A406, Genex Apartments,
Vladimira Popovica,
11070 Novi Beograd
Serbia & Montenegro
Telephone : (381) 11-311 3570
Fax :(381) 11-311 4113
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN SARAJEVO
Address : Embassy of Malaysia
No. 6 Trnovska,
71000 Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Telephone : 387-33-201578
Fax :387-33-667713
FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL, DF
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN BRASILIA
Address : SHIS QI 05, Chacara 62
70477-900, Lago Sul 55,
Brasilia, Brazil DF
Telephone : (55-61) 248-5008, 248-6215
Telex: 613666 EBMA BR
Fax :(55-61) 248-6307
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
HIGH COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA IN SERI BEGAWAN
Address : No. 61, Simpang 336
Jalan Kebangsaan BA 1211,
Kg. Sungai Akar
P.O. Box 2826
Bandar Seri Begawan BS 8675BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
Telephone : (673-2) 381095/ 096/ 097
Fax :(673-2) 381278
CAMBODIA
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN PHNOM PENH
Address : No. 5, Street 242
Sangkat Chaktomouk,
Khan Daun Penh
Phnom Penh,
Kingdom of Cambodia
Telephone : (85523) 216176, 214589
Fax :(85523) 216004
CANADA
HIGH COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA IN OTTAWA
Address : 60, Boteler Street,
Ottawa, Ontario K1H8Y7,
Canada
Telephone : (613) 241 5182 / 5206 / 5210
Fax :(613) 241 5214
CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA IN VANCOUVER
Address : 1805-111, West Georgia Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia,
V6E 4M3, Canada
Telephone : (604) 685-9550
Fax :(604) 685-9520
CHILE
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN SANTIAGO
Address : Edificio de Malasia,
Av. Tajamar 183, Piso 10 & 11,
Casilla 8, Correo 35,
Las Condes, Santiago Telephone : (562) 233 6698 (3 Lines)
Fax :(562) 234 3853
Telex: 240455 WAKIL CL
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN BEIJING
Address : No.2, Liang Ma Qiao Bei Jie,
Chaoyang District,
Sanlitun,
100600 Beijing
People’s Republic of China
Telephone : (8610) 6532 2531/ 32/ 33
Fax :(8610) 6532 5032
(8610) 6532 6544 (Imigresen)
(8610) 8451 5112 (MATRADE)
Kawat :MALAWAKIL BEIJING
Telex: 22122 MAPEK CN
CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA IN SHANGHAI
Address : Units 1101, 1110-1112, 11th Floor
CITIC Square
No. 1168 Nanjing Road West
Shanghai 200041
Telephone : (8621) 5292 5424/ 5292 5425
Fax :(8621) 5292 5951
(8621) 5292 5952 (Visa)
(8621) 5292 5948 (Tourism)
CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA IN GUANGZHOU
Address : CITIC Office Tower,
Room 1915-1918, Level 19
No. 233, Tian He Bei Road,
Guangzhou 510610
Guangdong
People’s Republic of China
Telephone : (8620) 8739 5660/ 1/ 2
Fax :(8620) 8739 5669
CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA IN KUNMING
Address : Room 870, Sakura Hotel
No. 29, Dong Feng East Road
Kunming, People’s of China
Telephone : (871) - 316 5888
Faks : (871) - 313 5189
HONG KONG
CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA IN HONG KONG
Address : 24th Floor, Malaysia Building,
50 Gloucester Road,
Wanchai, Hong Kong SAR
Telephone : (852) 28210800 (Canseri)
(852) 28610877 (Penthouse)
Faks : 852-28651628
Kawat :MALAWAKIL HONG KONG
Telex: 74207 MWKI HX
CROATIA
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN ZAGREB
Address : Slavujevac 4A
10000 Zagreb,
Republic of Croatia
Telephone : (385-1) 483 4346/ 483 4347
Fax :(385-1) 483 4348
Telex: 22693 MALKIL RH
CUBA
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN HAVANA
Address : 5ta y 68 # 6612,
Miramar, Playa,
Havana, Cuba
Telephone : 00-53 7-204 8883/ 84
Fax :00-53 7-204 6888
REPUBLIC OF CZECH
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN PRAGUE
Address : Washingtonova 25, 110 00 Prague 1,
Czech Republic
Telephone : (004202) 234 706 611
Faks : (00420) 296 326 192
REPUBLIC OF ARAB MESIR (EGYPT)
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN CAIRO
Address : 21, El Aanab Street
Mohandessine, Giza,
Cairo
Arab Republic of Egypt
Telephone : (202) 7610 013/ 7610 085
Fax :(202) 7610 216
Telegram : MALAWAKIL CAIRO
Telex: 21376 MALCA UN
FIJI
HIGH COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA IN SUVA
Address : 5th Floor, Pacific House,
Butt Street,
P.O. Box 356
Suva, Republic of The Fiji Islands
Telephone : (679) 331 2166/ 331 2617
Fax :(679) 330 3350
FRANCE
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN PARIS
Address : 2 bis, rue B้nouville
75116 Paris,
France
Telephone : (331) 45 53 11 85
Kawat :MALAWAKIL PARIS
Teleks :645848 – Answerback
MALAWAKIL 645848 F
Fax :(331) 47 27 34 60
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN BERLIN
Address : Klingelhofer Strasse 6,
D-10785 Berlin,
Federal Republic of Germany
Telephone : +49 (030) 88 57 49 0
Kawat :Malawakil Berlin
Teleks :88 56 83 Malay D
Fax :+49 (030) 88 57 49 50
(Ambassador Office)
+49 (030) 88 57 49 55
GHANA
HIGH COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA IN ACCRA
Address : No. 18, Templesi Lane,
Airport Residential Area ,
Accra, Ghana
Telephone : 233 (21) -763691/ 783087
Fax :233 (21) -764910
GUINEA
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN CONAKRY
Address : Quartier Mafanco
Coleah Corniche Sud,
B.P 5460 Conakry
R้publique de Guin้e
Telephone : (224) 46 76 54
Telex: (0995) 22444
Fax :(224) 45 14 03
REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN BUDAPEST
Address : Pasar้ti. 29,
1026 Budapest
Telephone : (361) 488-0810
Fax :(361) 488-0824
Telex: 222 589 kbenh
REPUBLIC OF INDIA
HIGH COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA IN NEW DELHI
Address : 50-M, Satya Marg,
Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi 110021
Republic of India
Telephone : (91-11) 2611 1291/
2611 1292 / 2611 1297
Telex: 31-72156 WAKIL IN
Fax :(91-11) 2688 1538
OFFICE OF THE ASST. HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR MALAYSIA IN CHENNAI, INDIA
Address : No. 252, T.T.K Road,
Alwarpet,
Chennai 600 018
Telephone : (91-44) 2498 2306, 2498 2558
(91-44) 2491 2358 (Direct Lines)
Telex: 41-23062 ANSWER BACK
41-23062 MAHC IN
Fax :(91-44) 2498 2405
REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN JAKARTA
Address : Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said,
Kav. X/6, No.1-3 Kuningan,
Jakarta Selatan 12950
Telephone : (62-21) 5224947 Canseri
(Hunting - 8 lines)
Telex: 60813 Answerback 60813
Malay JKT
Fax :(62-21) 5224974
CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA IN MEDAN
Address : Jalan P. Diponegoro No. 43
Medan 20152, Sumatera Utara
Telephone : (62-61) 453 1342 / 453 5271 /452 3992
Fax :(62-61) 4534681
CONSULATE OF MALAYSIA IN PEKANBARU
Address : Jalan Diponegoro No. 59,
Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia
Telephone : (62-761) 22305
Telex: 56101 WAKIL IA
Fax :(62-761) 23143
CONSULATE OF MALAYSIA IN PONTIANAK
Address : No. 42, Jalan Ahmad Yani
Pontianak, Kalimantan Barat,
Indonesia
Telephone : (62-561) 732 986/ 736 061
Telex: 29311 IA MALPTK
Fax :(62-561) 736060
ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN TEHRAN
Address : No.6, Shahid Akhgan Street,
Fereshteh Avenue,
Elahieh, Tehran
P.O. Box 11365/8518
Islamic Republic of Iran
Telephone : (98-21) 201 161/ 2010016
Fax :(98-21) 201 0477
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN DUBLIN
Address : Level 3A - 5A
Shelbourne House,
Shelbourne Road,
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4,
Ireland
Telephone : (353) 1-6677280
Fax :(353) 1-6677283
REPUBLIC OF ITALY
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN ROME
Address : Via Nomentana 297,
00162 Rome, republic of Italy
Telephone : (+39) 06.8415764 /
06.8417026/ 06.8411339
Kawat :Malawakil Rome
Telex: 611035 - Answerback: 611035
MAKIL I
Fax :(+39) 06.855 5040
JAPAN
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN TOKYO
Address : 20-16 Nanpeidai-Cho,
Shibuya-ku,
Tokyo 150-0036 Jepun
Telephone : (03) 3476 3840
Kawat :MALAWAKIL TOKYO
Telex: J 24221
Fax :(03) 3476 4971
(Kewangan & Pentadbiran)
HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN AMMAN
Address : Lot. 701, Tayser Na’na’ah Street,
Off Umawiyeen Street,
Abdoun, P.O.Box 5351,
Amman 11183,
Amman
Telephone : 962-6-5902400 (4 lines)
Fax :962-6-5934343
KAZAKHSTAN
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN ALMATY
Address : No. 36/2 Al Farabi Avenue
480099 Almaty
Republic of Kazakhstan
Telephone : 7 (3272) 533503/ 533504/ 533507, 543194
(SECURITY: 541233)
Fax :7 (3272) 533506
KOSOVO
LIAISON OFFICER OFFICE OF MALAYSIA IN PRISTINA
Address : No. 12, Partizani Street
Pristina, Kosovo
Telephone : (381) - 38 243467, 243468
Fax :(381) - 38 243464
STATE OF KUWAIT
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN KUWAIT
Address : Plot 5, Istiqlal Street, Area 5,
Diplometic Enclave,
Daiya, Kuwait City
Telephone : (965) 2550394/ 035/ 0396
Kawat :MALAWAKIL KUWAIT
Telex: 22540 Answerback MKIMLAY
22540 KT
Fax :(965) 2550384
LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN VIENTIANE
Address : Route That Luang,
Quarter Pholxay
P.O. 789, Vientiane
Laos People’s Democratic Republic
Telephone : 856-21-414205/ 206
Telex: 4316 MALAWAKIL LS
Fax :856-21-414201
LIBYA
GREAT SOCIALIST PEOPLE’S LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN TRIPOLI
Address : 32, Trovato Partition,
Kilometer 6, Gargaresh,
P.O. Box 6309 Hai Andalus,
Tripoli, Libya
Telephone : (218-21) 483 0854
Fax :(218-21) 483 1496 |
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