Malaysian culture — Malay, Chinese, Indian, indigenous blend. Official multiculturalism. World best street food.
Language
Bahasa Malaysia official. English business. Mandarin, Tamil, Chinese dialects, Borneo indigenous (Iban, Kadazan).
Three Communities
Malays (69%) Muslim, Chinese (23%) Buddhist/Taoist/Christian, Indians (7%) Hindu/Sikh. Indigenous (Iban, Kadazan, Bidayuh) in Borneo. Official tolerance.
Food
Nasi lemak, rendang, laksa, char kway teow, roti canai, satay, durian. Street food famous — hawker centres. Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai influences.
Petronas Towers and KL
Petronas Twin Towers (452m) — once world tallest. Kuala Lumpur — modern Asian city. Penang (UNESCO) — cultural heritage.
Art and Music
Wayang kulit Kelantan, gamelan, songket (gold cloth). Singer Siti Nurhaliza. Painter Latiff Mohidin. Malaysian Film Festival.
Festivals
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Muslim), Chinese New Year, Deepavali (Hindu), Christmas, Gawai (Iban). National Day August 31.
Borneo
Sabah and Sarawak — Borneo island. Kinabalu (4095m) — highest SE Asian mountain. Tropical rainforest. Endemic orangutans.