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Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. It is located partly on a peninsula of the Asian mainland and partly on the northern one-third of the island of Borneo. It shares its borders with Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei and has a coastline on the South China Sea and the Strait of Malacca. It's buoyant and wealthy, and has moved towards a pluralist culture based on a vibrant and interesting fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures and customs. Malaysia has a combined population of over 20 million people. Because of its central location, between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea, Malaysia has traditionally been a meeting point for traders and travelers from both the East and West.
Peninsular Malaysia (Semenanjung Malaysia) occupies most of the
Malayan Peninsula between Thailand and Singapore, and is also known as West Malaysia
(Malaysia Barat) or the slightly archaic Malaya (Tanah Melayu). It is home to
the bulk of Malaysia's population, including its capital and largest city Kuala
Lumpur, and is generally more economically developed.
Some 500 kilometers to the east is East Malaysia (Malaysia Timur), which occupies
the northern third of the island of Borneo, shared with Indonesia and tiny Brunei.
Covered in impenetrable jungle where headhunters roam (on GSM networks if nothing
else), East Malaysia is rich in natural resources but very much Malaysia's hinterland
for industry and tourism.
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Major Attractions in Malaysia Asia Travel InformationNightlife of Hong KongHong Kong provides a vibrant nightlife. Do not fight the temptation to join the party. Things to do: take a luxury night cruise over Victoria Harbor; visit pubs, bars, night clubs; or stroll in the bubbling streets with the locals. Don't just sit back and watch. I. Night Tour Do you fancy General Information For Tourists - II20. Religion The majority of the people of Myanmar are Buddhist although Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are also practiced. 21. Telecommunications Telephones & fax facilities are available in most hotels in Yangon and Mandalay but charges are quite expensive. E mail facilities are now available at many hotels and local businesses in Yangon General Information For Tourists - I11. Climate & Weather Myanmar has three seasons. 1. Cool Season - October through February with average temperatures 20-24 C, 2. Hot Season - March through May with average temperatures 30-35 C, 3. Wet Season - June through September with average temperatures 25-30 C. The ideal time to visit Myanmar is Shopping Attraction In Hong KongHong Kong, as a free port, showcases commodities from all over the world without tariff and usually accompanied by seasonal sales. This long known Shopping Paradise sates every taste and budget. I. Hot Areas Shopping areas are roughly divided into Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The highlights are Central, North Point, Admiralty General Information For Tourists1. Airport Tax Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 10.00 per person. 2. Duty Free Allowance Two bottles of liquor; two cartons of cigarettes; 100 cigars; 1.5 lbs. of tobacco; and one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne. 3. Currency The monetary unit Myanmar Tourist Guides — AttractionsCity - Mandalay: Second capital after Rangoon, has world’s largest stone book situated in the compound of the 'Kuthodaw Pagoda' where Buddhist scriptures are inscribed on 729 stone slabs. The delicate tapestry works, stone sculpture, the time-honored art of gold leaf home industry is definitely worth a visit. Bagan is known as Visa Information For TouristsMost visitors to Hong Kong still don't need a visa. The exception is for blacklisted countries, many of which (ironically) have or had communist regimes: Hong Kong has always made it difficult for nationals from such countries to enter its borders, and despite the return of Hong Kong to the Orientation Of Hong KongHong Kong is conveniently divided into four parts. First there is Hong Kong Island, the original part of the colony on which stands Hong Kong Central, the city of Hong Kong. A short ferry ride across the harbour from the island is the Kowloon peninsula which is also totally city. Festivals in MyanmarMyanmar is a Land of Festivals: a festival for every month of the year. Most festivals are cultural and religious. Majority are nation-wide celebrated while a few are distinctly regional. The dates of the festivals and special events are determined by the Lunar Year. 1. January • Kayin New Year celebrated on Fast Facts About Hong Kong1. Telephone System Public telephones in Hong Kong belong to the following 6 types: Yellow telephone only for local calls: accepting 1- or 2- HKD coins Yellow telephone for international calls: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Silver telephone: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Telephone accepting magnetic cards and coins for international Asia NewsConsumers in India, China top spending league in AsiaConsumers in India, China top spending league in Asia A snapshot of consumer spending and sentiment shows that Asians fall into two camps - one suffering the impact of high interest rates and oil prices, and another bolstered by rising incomes and robust job markets. South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia are in Thai women breast-feed infants least in Asia: UNICEFThai women breast-feed infants least in Asia: UNICEF Only 5 percent of Thai mothers solely breast-feed their babies for six months, which is ranked the lowest in Asia, according to a study conducted by the United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund (UNICEF). The finding has aroused worries of Thai health officials, Buying into metals to tap growth in AsiaBuying into metals to tap growth in Asia Joe Joseph, manager of the $1.5 billion Putnam International Capital Opportunities Fund, used the global drop in the equity markets since April to buy shares of metals companies that will benefit from Asias growth. Joseph bought more shares of Pacific Metals Co. and started STOCKS NEWS ASIA-Markets drop as higher fuel hits sentimentSTOCKS NEWS ASIA-Markets drop as higher fuel hits sentiment Asian shares fell on Wednesday, with exporters such as Canon Inc. (7751.T: Quote, Profile, Research) down on concerns over slower consumer spending in the United States while the worlds top miner BHP (BHP.AX: Quote, Profile, Research) lost on a decline in base Asia news in briefAsia news in brief South Korean government prosecutors called for the arrest of Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Mong Koo on Thursday and said they would continue to investigate possible wrongdoing by his son, Kia Motors President Chung Eui Sun, sparking fears that the companies could be derailed just as they are Asias biggest lake under threatAsias biggest lake under threat One of the biggest fresh water lakes in Asia, the Loktak lake in Manipur is on the brink of extinction. State Government officials visited the lake, about 45 kms from Imphal at Bishenpur district, and said that the lake is getting shallower everyday and water India to launch South Asia free-trade pactIndia to launch South Asia free-trade pact The Indian cabinet approved on Thursday the introduction of a pact with its neighbours from Jan. 1 to promote free trade and economic ties in South Asia, home to nearly one-fifth of the world’s population. Commerce Minister Kamal Nath said India would initially cut customs Afro-Asia tourney deferredAfro-Asia tourney deferred The second edition of the Afro-Asia Cup cricket tournament scheduled for September in India has been postponed again. The event will now take place in June 2007 and Africa, once again, are the hosts. The inaugural competition in 2005 was held in South Africa. Asia is expected to host Asia to get Tsunami Warning System by July, UN promisesAsia to get Tsunami Warning System by July, UN promises Countries affected by the South Asian tsunami should have a warning system against sea surges in place by July, UN Under Secretary Jan Egeland said Monday, as officials took nations to task for failing to prepare civilians for a potential future Toyotas Sales Soar Outside AsiaToyotas Sales Soar Outside Asia American depositary receipts of Toyota rose $ 1.10, to $108.10, on Friday after the Japanese carmaker reported that net income jumped 39% in its fiscal first quarter on strong sales in Europe and North America Toyota Motor (nyse: TM - news - people )reported sales |
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