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What is the capital of Malaysia?
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1
What is the capital of Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur; Putrajaya is the administrative centre.
2
How many states and federal territories?
13 states and 3 federal territories.
3
Name the three federal territories.
Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan.
4
When did Malaya become independent?
31 August 1957.
5
When was Malaysia formed?
16 September 1963, with Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore.
6
When did Singapore leave the federation?
9 August 1965.
7
Who was the first Prime Minister?
Tunku Abdul Rahman.
8
Who founded the Melaka Sultanate?
Parameswara, around 1400.
9
When did the Portuguese capture Melaka?
1511.
10
Which three ports formed the Straits Settlements?
Penang, Singapore and Melaka.
11
What is the head of state called?
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, elected by the Conference of Rulers for five years.
12
What are the two houses of Parliament?
The Dewan Rakyat and the Dewan Negara.
13
Which national ideology was proclaimed in 1970?
The Rukun Negara.
14
What is the national language?
Bahasa Malaysia, or Malay.
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What is the national anthem?
Negaraku.
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What is the highest mountain?
Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, about 4,095 metres.
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Which is the longest river?
The Rajang in Sarawak.
18
Which range is the backbone of the peninsula?
The Titiwangsa Range.
19
Which strait runs along the west coast?
The Strait of Malacca.
20
Which sea separates the two parts of Malaysia?
The South China Sea.
21
What is the national flower?
The hibiscus, called bunga raya.
22
What is the national animal?
The Malayan tiger.
23
What is the national dish?
Nasi lemak.
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What is the currency?
The ringgit, divided into 100 sen.
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Which festival marks the end of Ramadan?
Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

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