Trivia in Malaysia

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Asia / Southeast Asia

National symbols

Flag: Federal flag with 14 red and white stripes and a yellow crescent and star on blue canton

Malaysia Flag

Emblem: National emblem with a shield supported by tigers, crowned with a 14-pointed star and crescent

Malaysia Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • The king is elected by nine sultans for five-year terms in a unique elective monarchy system.
  • The Petronas Twin Towers, one of the world's tallest twin towers, stands 452m high.
  • Malaysian language uses the Latin alphabet.
  • Like Japan, traffic drives on the left side of the road.
  • Approximately 75% of citizens own smartphones with rapid adoption of mobile payments.
  • Rafflesia on Borneo is known as one of the world's largest flowers.
  • Malaysia holds over 60% of the global rubber glove market share.
  • Penang's Georgetown electronics district is sometimes called the 'Silicon Valley of the East.'
  • BOH tea brand originates from Cameron Highlands.
  • Postal codes are 5 digits, with the first two indicating the state.

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