Malaysia Flag

Malaysia flag
Malaysia flag

Malaysia's national flag, known as the Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Glory), has 14 alternating red and white stripes along the fly and a blue canton in the upper hoist corner featuring a crescent and a 14-point star known as the Bintang Persekutuan (Federal Star).

The 14 stripes signify the equal position of the federation's 13 member states and federal territories, while the 14 points of the star represent the entities' unity and harmony. The crescent signifies Islam, the country's official religion, and the blue canton represents Malaysian unity. The yellow of the star and crescent represents the Malay kings' regal hue.

The flag is part of the stars and stripes and Muslim crescent flag families. It was officially adopted in 1963, when Malaysia was founded as a federation of Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore (which later left the federation in 1965). Since its adoption, it has been a key symbol of national pride and solidarity among Malaysians.

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Country information

Malaysia is a country located in Southeast Asia. It is a federal constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government, and comprises thirteen states and three federal territories. Malaysia is a diverse and multicultural country, with a population of over 32 million people. It is the world's 43rd most populous country.

It is bordered by Thailand to the north, Indonesia to the south, and Brunei to the east. To the west, it is separated from Singapore by the Straits of Johor, and to the northwest, it shares a border with Vietnam.

The official language of Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia, a standardized form of the Malay language. However, English is also widely spoken and used in business and education. Malaysia is a predominantly Muslim country, with Islam being the official religion, but there is a significant minority of Buddhists, Christians, and Hindus.

Malaysia has a tropical climate, with hot and humid weather throughout the year. The country is known for its lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and beautiful islands. Its capital city is Kuala Lumpur, which is home to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers.

Malaysia has a mixed economy, with a strong focus on manufacturing and exports. It is a major exporter of electronics, oil and gas, and palm oil. Malaysia is also home to a number of multinational corporations, including Petronas, the national oil and gas company, and Proton, the national car manufacturer.

The country has a rich cultural heritage, with a mix of traditional Malay, Chinese, and Indian influences. This can be seen in the country's food, music, dance, and art. Malaysia is a popular tourist destination, with visitors attracted to its diverse culture, beautiful landscapes, and modern cities.

Independent Yes
Country codes MY, MYS (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Malaysia
Official languages Malay
Religion 63.5% Islam, 18.7% Buddhism, 9.1% Christianity, 6.1% Hinduism, 0.9% Others, 1.8% Unknown
Capital city Kuala Lumpur
Continent Asia
Time zone UTC+8 (MST)
Member of United Nations
Commonwealth of Nations
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Population 33,427,197 (2023)
Population density 99 per Km2 (255 people per mi2)
Urban Population 78.4 % of the population is urban (25,361,963 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) 50,000
Median age 30.3 years
Total area The total land area is 328,550 Km2 (126,854 sq. miles)
Highest point Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo (4 095 m, 13 435 ft)
Lowest point South China Sea
GDP per capita $ 11,109 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency Malaysian ringgit (RM, MYR)
Calling code +60
Internet TLD .my (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page Malaysia Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in Malaysia

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Kota Bharu 1,459,994
2 Kuala Lumpur 1,453,975
3 Klang 879,867
4 Kampung Baru Subang 833,571
5 Johor Bahru 802,489
6 Subang Jaya 708,296
7 Ipoh 673,318
8 Kuching 570,407
9 Petaling Jaya 520,698
10 Shah Alam 481,654
11 Kota Kinabalu 457,326
12 Sandakan 392,288
13 Seremban 372,917
14 Kuantan 366,229
15 Tawau 306,462
16 George Town 300,000
17 Kuala Terengganu 285,065
18 Sungai Petani 228,843
19 Miri 228,212
20 Taiping 217,647
21 Alor Setar 217,368
22 Bukit Mertajam 212,329
23 Sepang 212,050
24 Sibu 198,239
25 Malacca 180,671
26 Kulim 170,889
27 Kluang 169,828
28 Skudai 159,733
29 Batu Pahat 156,236
30 Bintulu 151,617
31 Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru 145,639
32 Kampung Sungai Ara 140,849
33 Tasek Glugor 135,786
34 Muar 127,897
35 Rawang 120,447
36 Butterworth 107,591
37 Lahad Datu 105,622
38 Semenyih 92,491
39 Port Dickson 89,198
40 Cukai 82,425
41 Putatan 78,340
42 Keningau 77,650
43 Ulu Tiram 75,350
44 Victoria 73,653
45 Taman Senai 73,176
46 Donggongon 71,585
47 Segamat 69,816
48 Kampong Baharu Balakong 69,302
49 Perai 65,301
50 Kangar 63,869
51 Kulai 63,762
52 Jitra 63,489
53 Teluk Intan 63,353
54 Semporna 62,641
55 Putra Heights 60,000
56 Temerluh 59,916
57 Kampong Dungun 58,674
58 Simpang Empat 58,004
59 Kuala Selangor 55,887
60 Kampung Bukit Baharu 55,656
61 Bandar Labuan 54,752
62 Kota Tinggi 52,743
63 Pontian Kechil 50,836
64 Putrajaya 50,000
65 Bentong Town 49,213
66 Banting 48,240
67 Bedong 47,585
68 Batu Gajah 46,183
69 Mentekab 42,171
70 Nibong Tebal 40,072
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