Malaysia

By Chon Goh

Malaysia: Map

Statistics

• Total size: 329,750 sq km• Population: 25 million• Median age: 24.4 years old• GDP: $14,400; Growth: 4.4%• Ethnicity: Malay 50.4%, Chinese 23.7%,

Indigenous 11%, Indian 7.1%, others 7.8% • Religions: Muslim 60.4%, Buddhist

19.2%, Christian 9.1%, Hindu 6.3% • Languages: Malay (Official), English,

Chinese, Tamil (Indian)

Historical Background

• Indigenous for thousands of years• Early 1400’s Prince of Sumatra (a

large island of current Indonesia)• Wealthy state in the 15th century

from spice trade• Traders include Chinese, Arabs, and

Indians• Portuguese take-over in Melaka• British

Political System

• Independence: August 31, 1957• Legal System: British common law• Chief of State: Paramount Ruler• 13 states and federal territory• Head of State: Prime Minister• Parliament• Cabinet: Appointed by PM from

members of Parliament

A Picture is a 1000 words

A Picture is a 1000 words

A Picture is a 1000 words

A Picture is a 1000 words

A Picture is a 1000 words

A Picture is a 1000 words

A Picture is a 1000 words

Doing Business in Malaysia

• Three major ethnic groups• Government• Private enterprises• Government-backed industries