Malaysia
Australian police smash Asian drug ring
Mar 22, 2013 05:13 EDT
Australian police said Friday they had smashed a crime syndicate operating across Asia, leading to 27 arrests and the seizure of drugs and assets worth millions of dollars.
Bodies in streets of riot-hit Myanmar town
Mar 22, 2013 02:43 EDT
Charred bodies lay unclaimed on the streets of a riot-hit town in central Myanmar, witnesses said Friday, as global pressure mounted for an end to the Buddhist-Muslim unrest.
Singapore denies being haven for Malaysian tax cheats
Mar 22, 2013 01:56 EDT
Singapore on Friday strongly rejected a whistleblower's allegation that its banks facilitate massive tax evasion by a powerful family in neighbouring Malaysia's Sarawak state.
'Force India' driver Sutil hopes problems in the past
Mar 22, 2013 01:16 EDT
Adrian Sutil said he hoped his problems were in the past after he recovered from a year in the Formula One wilderness following an assault conviction to lead a race for the first time.
Struggling China boss needs the 'Becks effect'
Mar 21, 2013 21:55 EDT
China boss Jose Antonio Camacho will hope a sprinkling of stardust from the visiting David Beckham will rub off on his team as he fights for his job in Friday's crunch Asian Cup qualifier with Iraq.
At least 10 dead in Myanmar riots: MP
Mar 21, 2013 16:45 EDT
At least 10 people have been killed in riots in central Myanmar, an MP said Thursday, prompting international concern at the country's worst communal unrest since a wave of Buddhist-Muslim clashes last year.
Kiradech shines as Donald struggles in Malaysia
Mar 21, 2013 09:31 EDT
Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat staked out an early lead as world number three Luke Donald struggled to settle in Thursday on a rain-interrupted first day's play at the Maybank Malaysian Open.
Asian markets lifted by China manufacturing data
Mar 21, 2013 07:23 EDT
Asian markets were mixed Thursday as Chinese data showing manufacturing activity in the world's number two economy picked up in March, while Tokyo was lifted by renewed weakness in the yen.
Philippines' San Miguel reports strong 2012 results
Mar 21, 2013 06:47 EDT
San Miguel's consolidated net profits surged 57 percent to 27.6 billion pesos ($677.55 million) last year, boosted by strong turnover from new businesses, the top Philippine conglomerate said Thursday.
Cool Raikkonen puts victory celebrations on ice
Mar 21, 2013 05:41 EDT
Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen Thursday said he was saving his celebrations for the end of the year despite last week's brilliant win in Australia.
At least 10 killed in Myanmar riots: MP
Mar 21, 2013 03:45 EDT
At least 10 people have been killed in riots in central Myanmar, a local MP said Thursday, in the worst communal violence since Buddhist-Muslim clashes in western Rakhine state last year.
Legend Gregan expects Olympics sevens upset
Mar 21, 2013 03:12 EDT
Wallabies legend George Gregan has tipped an unlikely rugby nation, possibly China, to cause an upset at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro when the sevens format debuts at the Games.
Two dead, mosques destroyed in Myanmar unrest
Mar 21, 2013 00:36 EDT
Two people died and several mosques were destroyed in central Myanmar, police said Thursday, in the worst riots since Buddhist-Muslim clashes rocked western Rakhine state last year.
'Sting' video raises pressure on Malaysian state boss
Mar 20, 2013 12:07 EDT
Corruption watchdog Transparency International called Wednesday on the powerful boss of a Malaysian state to step aside after a video purportedly linking him to abuse of power went viral online.
Asian markets mixed after Cyprus vote
Mar 20, 2013 07:35 EDT
Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday after Cypriot lawmakers comprehensively rejected a plan to tax savings as part of a crucial bailout deal.
'Iceman' Raikkonen to feel heat at Malaysia GP
Mar 20, 2013 04:54 EDT
Kimi Raikkonen ignited the Formula One season with a stunning win in Australia but the "Iceman" will feel heat from his rivals this weekend at the notoriously demanding Malaysian Grand Prix.
Spectre of bias hovers over Malaysian vote
Mar 20, 2013 01:40 EDT
Nearly all of Malaysia agrees coming elections will be the country's closest ever, but opinions diverge on another key question: will the hotly anticipated contest be free and fair?
Donald seeks Masters tune-up in Malaysia
Mar 20, 2013 00:40 EDT
World No. 3 Luke Donald and past Major winners Padraig Harrington and Charl Schwartzel will look to fine-tune their games for the coming Masters during this week's Maybank Malaysian Open.
'Iceman' to feel the heat in Malaysia
Mar 19, 2013 23:53 EDT
Kimi Raikkonen ignited the Formula One season with a stunning win in Australia but the "Iceman" will feel heat from his rivals this weekend at the notoriously demanding Malaysian Grand Prix.
Rape fears fuel tourists' anxiety in India
Mar 19, 2013 12:17 EDT
Danish tourist Judith Jensen has a long list of don'ts to help her feel safe during her holiday in India.
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Malaysia
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| Motto: "Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu" "Unity Is Strength" 1 | ||||||
| Anthem: Negaraku (My Country) | ||||||
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| Capital | Kuala Lumpur2 3°08′N 101°42′E / 3.133°N 101.7°E | |||||
| Largest city | Kuala Lumpur | |||||
| Official languages | Malay3 | |||||
| Official scripts | Malay alphabet | |||||
| Ethnic groups | 54% Malay, 25% Chinese, 7.5% Indian, 11.8% other Bumiputera, 1.7% other | |||||
| Demonym | Malaysian | |||||
| Government | Federal constitutional elective monarchy and Parliamentary democracy | |||||
| - | Yang di-Pertuan Agong | Mizan Zainal Abidin | ||||
| - | Prime Minister | Najib Tun Razak | ||||
| Independence | ||||||
| - | From the United Kingdom (Malaya only) | 31 August 1957 | ||||
| - | Federation (with Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore4) | 16 September 1963 | ||||
| Area | ||||||
| - | Total | 329,845 km2 (66th) 127,354 sq mi | ||||
| - | Water (%) | 0.3 | ||||
| Population | ||||||
| - | 2009 estimate | 28,310,000[1] (43rd) | ||||
| - | 2000 census | 24,821,286 | ||||
| - | Density | 85.8/km2 (114th) 222.3/sq mi | ||||
| GDP (PPP) | 2008 estimate | |||||
| - | Total | $384.388 billion[2] (30th) | ||||
| - | Per capita | $14,081[2] (59th) | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | 2008 estimate | |||||
| - | Total | $221.606 billion[2] (39th) | ||||
| - | Per capita | $8,118[2] (65th) | ||||
| Gini (2004) | 40.3 | |||||
| HDI (2007) | ▲ 0.829[3] (high) (66th) | |||||
| Currency | Ringgit (RM) (MYR) | |||||
| Time zone | MST (UTC+8) | |||||
| Date formats | dd-mm-yyyy | |||||
| Drives on the | Left | |||||
| Internet TLD | .my | |||||
| Calling code | +60 | |||||
| 1 | Malaysian Flag and Crest from www.malaysia.gov.my. | |||||
| 2 | Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia and is home to the legislative branch of the Federal government. Putrajaya is the primary seat of the federal government where the executive and judicial branches are located. | |||||
| 3 | The current terminology as per government policy is Bahasa Malaysia (literally Malaysian language)[4] but legislation continues to refer to the official language as Bahasa Melayu (literally Malay language). English may continue to be used for some official purposes under the National Language Act 1967. | |||||
| 4 | Singapore became an independent country on 9 August 1965. | |||||
