1. + MALAYSIA Jalur Gemilang (Stripes of Excellence)

2. + PEOPLE Malaysia consists of various ethnic groups. Malaysia consists mainly of the Malay, Chinese and Indian people. Indigenous people live in the remote areas of Malaysia. They are the Ibans, Kadazans and Penans.

3. + Malay people

4. + Chinese people

5. + Indian people

6. + Indigenous people

7. + RELIGION AND FESTIVALS There are many religions here in Malaysia. The Muslims practice their Islamic faith and celebrate Hari Raya. The Buddhists pray to Buddha and celebrate Wesak Day. The Hindus worship many Gods and celebrate Deepavali. The Christians celebrate Christmas.

8. + Islam

9. + Buddhism

10. + Hinduism

11. + FOOD Malaysia has a wide variety of food. Malaysian food is enjoyed by everyone – locals and tourists.

12. + Malay food

13. + Chinese food

14. + Indian food

15. + TRADITIONAL COSTUMES Different ethnic groups in Malaysia have their own traditional costumes. Malays : Baju kurung/baju kebaya/baju Melayu Chinese : Cheongsam/samfu Indians : Saree/Punjabi suit/dhoti

16. + Malay costumes

17. + Chinese costumes

18. + Indian costumes

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20. + PLACES There are many interesting places in Malaysia. We have many beaches like Pangkor Island, Langkawi Island and the famous diving spot, Sipadan Island. There are also many historical sites which are mainly in the state of Malacca.

21. + Historical places

22. + Beaches/Diving spots

23. + Nature

24. + GAMES Most games were introduced by the Malay people living in villages.

25. + Traditional games

26. + HANDICRAFT Malaysia is famous for its batik. Batik is a cloth that traditionally uses a manual wax-resist dyeing technique.

27. + Handicraft