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MalaysiaINTRODUCTION Malaysia is a beautiful country, and well worth the visit. It's magnificent countryside, rolling hills, awesome jungles, beautiful beaches, and terrific people will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. Malaysia boasts of a rich cultural heritage, with traditional architecture and crafts, environmental splendour, a shopper’s paradise and a gastronomic haven all rolled into one. The population is a contrast of racial and cultural roots, with a predominance of Malays, Chinese and Indians. Malaysia, along with Singapore and Brunei has only existed in its present form since 1963, when the federation of thirteen states became known as Malaysia. From the early 16th century onwards, parts of Malaysia, Malacca in particular, had been colonised by the Portuguese, Dutch and British in turn. Malaysia can today be divided into six major regions; Kuala Lumpur, the central region comprising the states of Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Malacca, the northern region of Penang, Perlis, Perak and Kedah, the east coast states of Terengganu, Kelantan and Pahang, the southern state of Johor, and finally the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Each region has unique characteristics and each of Malaysia’s ethnic groups adds a distinct heritage to this society. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Capital: Kuala Lumpur Currency: Ringgit Languages: Bahasa Melayu, English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Thai Time Zone: UTC + 8 Power: 240 V, 50 Hz Climate: Hot humid days and warm sultry nights nearly all year round. Check on the wet seasons though. Hints and Tips to make a great trip Be sure to drink only bottled water and rinse any fruits or vegtables with bottled water as well. Before traveling to Malaysia, check with your doctor to ensure that you are up-to-date with polio, typhoid, tetanus and Hepatitis A vaccinations. If you are planning to travel in rural areas, you must also be vaccinated against Hepatitis B, tuberculosis and rabies. Also, wear plenty of insect repellent to protect against mosquitoes because they're known to carry dengue fever, which is a problem in Malaysia.  Malaysia ATTRACTIONS RESTAURANTS NIGHTLIFE LODGING Accommodations are suited to all budgets. Be sure to check their availability before you start your trip. PERSONAL STORIES 
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