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Slides prepared for Cross-Cultural Awareness Programme by UNESCO Korea @ Busan, South Korea. <br><br>Original by James Chai Fu Onn <br>Minor Adaptation by Soon Aik.
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MALAYSIA A MULTI-RACIAL& MULTI-CULTURAL COUNTRY SCHOOL: SUYEONG MIDDLE SCHOOLDATE: 16THApril 2011 TIME: 10.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Where is Malaysia??
Map of Asia • Distance between Kuala Lumpur & Seoul: 4,601 kilometers • Traveling time from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul: 5 hours, 43 min • GMT+8
The 13 states of Malaysia • Malaysia is divided into 13 states and 3 federal territories (Wilayah Persekutuan)- Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan • South China Sea separates Peninsular Malaysia from Sabah and Sarawak
HISTORY OF MALAYSIA 40 Mil. • Earliest known traces of human habitation • Melaka Sultanate the starting point of the historic era. • The Coming of the Portuguese • Dutch captured Melaka from the Portuguese • The Surrender of Melaka to the British By The Dutch • The Japanese occupation in Malaya during World War II • Colonization of British • Malayan Independence (31st of August) by TunkuAbdul Rahman • Combination of Malaya, Singapore, Sabah & Sarawak to form Malaysia • Singapore leaves Malaysia to become an independent nation (1963) 1400 1511 1642 1824 1941 1945 1957 1961 1963
JalurGemilang • "Stripes of Glory“-towards continuous growth and success. • 14 alternating red and white stripes: 13 member states and the federal government • White- peace and honesty • Red - Strength, bravery and courage in facing challenges. • Blue –Unity of the Malaysian people • Yellow - the yellow seen on the crescent and star is the color of the royal family • 14-point yellow star: Federal Star which symbolises the unity of the 13 states with the Federal Government.
Malaysia National Flower • National flower of Malaysia is the hibiscus, or bunga raya (봉아라야). • The first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, chose this as the national flower in 1960. • The red colour of the bunga raya represents courage
36,000 WON 18,000 WON CURRENCYMalaysian Ringgit (MYR),링깃 3,600 WON 1,800 WON 180 WON 620 WON 360 WON 62 WON 36 WON MYR 1 = 360 WON 18 WON
Prices ( South Korea vs Malaysia) • Malaysia + COFFEE • Korea RM4.00 (1500 WON) 2500 WON (RM7.00) RM28.90 (10500 WON) 19900 Won (RM55.00)
Historical City • Malacca, Malaysia
Who Are We Malaysian ? • Malaysia is a unique country with the combination of multi races who lived together in Malaysia for generations. • To understand Malaysian culture, we must first get to know its PEOPLE, so who are we MALAYSIAN?
Population of Malaysia • Ethnic Groups: 50.4% Malay23.7% Chinese 7.1% Indian11.0% Indigenous 7.8% Others
The Malays • Today, the Malays, make up Malaysia's • largest ethnic group, which is more than • 50% of the population • They are known as bumiputera, which translates as “sons” or “princes” of the soil. • In Malaysia, the term Malay refers to a person who practices Islam and Malay traditions and speaks the Malay language • Their conversion to Islam from Hinduism and Buddhism began when the Sultan of Melaka embraced it in the 14th Century. (When Arab traders introduce Islam to Malacca)
The Chinese • The second largest ethnic group, the Malaysian Chinese form 23.7% of the population • The Chinese first arrived in Malaysia in the 15th century, when the Ming Princess Hang Li Po and her entourage arrived in Malacca. • The Chinese traded with Malaysia for centuries, then settled in numbers during the 19th century when word of riches in the Nanyang, or "South Seas," spread across China. • Most Chinese are Buddhist • Beside Mandarin, they speak different dialects of the Chinese language such as Cantonese ,hokkien ,teowchew
The Indian • The third largest ethnic group of Malaysia • Accounting for about 7% of the country’s population • Indians had been visiting Malaysia for over 2,000 years, but did not settle en masse until the 19th century. • Most are from South India who immigrated to Malaysia during British colonial times. • They are Mainly Hindus, they brought their colorful cultures such as Hindi temples, spicy cuisine and colorful garments
The Indigenous (orang asli) • Orang asli mean “Original Resident “ in Malay • They are the oldest inhabitants in Malaysia • They are mainly seen in East Malaysia in Sabah and Sarawak provinces. • In Sabah, the largest official ethnic group is Kadazan while in Sarawak, the dominant tribal groups are the Dayak, Iban and Bidayuh.
Peranakan, Baba-Nyonya • Peranakan, Baba-Nyonya and Straits Chinese are terms used for the descendants of the very early Chinese immigrants(15th century) • Who have partially adopted Malay customs in an effort to be assimilated into the local communities. • The spoken language is Baba Malay, which is Malay language with Chinese Hokkien mix. • Peranakans are found mainly in Melaka ,Penang and Kelantan
Portuguese Descendants • Known also as Eurasians • they are the descendants of the Portuguese whoarrived in Melaka in 1511 who built settlements and married the locals • Their spoken language is Christang, which is an old form of Portuguese. • The Eurasians are predominantly Catholic • Numbering around 2000, they live in a settlement in Ujong Pasir, Melaka.
Climate of Malaysia • Climate: Tropical • Average Temperature: 20°C - 30°C • Hot and humid around the year • Malaysia has two monsoon seasons • Southwest Monsoon from late May to September • Northeast Monsoon from November to March
INTERESTING PLACES • Buildings • Shopping Districts • Historical sites • Beaches • Islands • Mountains • National Parks • Caves
KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE (KLCC) • the world's tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004, when their height was surpassed by Taipei 101. From 2001 the towers remain the tallest twin buildings in the world. • Tower 1 was built by a Japanese consortium led by the Hazama Corporation while Tower 2 was built by Samsung C&T and Kukdong Engineering & Construction, both South Korean contractors. • The towers feature a sky bridge between the two towers on 41st and 42nd floors, which is the highest 2-story bridge in the world.
KUALA LUMPUR TOWER • The KL Tower is the sixth tallest telecommunication tower in the world • The tower has 4 elevators and stairs with a total of 2,058 steps and races are organized yearly where participants race up the stairs to the top • The tower head holds the public observation platform (276 m) and revolving restaurant providing public a panoramic view of the city • The antenna that reaches 421 m, and is specially utilized for telecommunication and broadcasting transmissions 421 m 335 m 276 m
A Famosa (in historical city-malacca) The Portuguese constructed a massive fort in Malacca – A Famosa - which the Dutch captured in turn in 1641.
PULAU REDANG (ISLAND) Located on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia.
Gunung Mulu National Park • Gunung Mulu National Park near Miri, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Encompasses incredible caves and karst formations in a mountainous equatorial rainforest setting. • The national park is named after Mount Mulu, the second highest mountain in Sarawak.
Batu Caves is a limestone hill, which has a series of caves and cave temples, located north of Kuala Lumpur. • It takes its name from the Sungai Batu or Batu River, which flows past the hill. • The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. • It is the focal point of Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. BATU CAVES
MOUNT KINABALU (SABAH) • It is located in the east Malaysian state of Sabah and is protected as Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site. • Kinabalu is the tallest peak in Borneo's Crocker Range
