24. Some quick facts
ur
Pop: 28.3 million
Lump
uala
Constitutional Monarchy K
25. Some quick facts
ur
Pop: 28.3 million
Lump
uala
Constitutional Monarchy K
Elected govt represented by
Parliament (Westminster
system)
26. Some quick facts
ur
Pop: 28.3 million
Lump
uala
Constitutional Monarchy K
Elected govt represented by
Parliament (Westminster
system)
GDP/capita : US$8,624
27. Some quick facts
ur
Pop: 28.3 million
Lump
uala
Constitutional Monarchy K
Elected govt represented by
Parliament (Westminster
system)
GDP/capita : US$8,624
Tropical/equatorial climate
28. Some quick facts
ur
Pop: 28.3 million
Lump
uala
Constitutional Monarchy K
Elected govt represented by
Parliament (Westminster
system)
GDP/capita : US$8,624
Tropical/equatorial climate
Languages: Bahasa Malaysia;
English widely spoken,
Chinese (many dialects),
Tamil, other dialects
29. Some quick facts
ur
Pop: 28.3 million
Lump
uala
Constitutional Monarchy K
Elected govt represented by
Parliament (Westminster
system)
GDP/capita : US$8,624
Tropical/equatorial climate
Languages: Bahasa Malaysia;
English widely spoken,
Chinese (many dialects),
Tamil, other dialects
State religion: Islam (Secular
or not? Not sure)
31. History you won’t find in
Malaysian history books
Human habitation as far back as 40,000 years
32. History you won’t find in
Malaysian history books
Human habitation as far back as 40,000 years
Indian & Chinese settlers as early as 1 AD
33. History you won’t find in
Malaysian history books
Human habitation as far back as 40,000 years
Indian & Chinese settlers as early as 1 AD
7th -13th century - Srivijaya Empire (Buddhist/Hindu)
34. History you won’t find in
Malaysian history books
Human habitation as far back as 40,000 years
Indian & Chinese settlers as early as 1 AD
7th -13th century - Srivijaya Empire (Buddhist/Hindu)
14th-15th century - Majapahit Empire increasing
influence
35. History you won’t find in
Malaysian history books
Human habitation as far back as 40,000 years
Indian & Chinese settlers as early as 1 AD
7th -13th century - Srivijaya Empire (Buddhist/Hindu)
14th-15th century - Majapahit Empire increasing
influence
1402 Parameswara, a Srivijayan Hindu Prince originally
from Palembang (part of Indonesia today), founded
Melaka - Kingdom with a thriving port
36. History you won’t find in
Malaysian history books
Human habitation as far back as 40,000 years
Indian & Chinese settlers as early as 1 AD
7th -13th century - Srivijaya Empire (Buddhist/Hindu)
14th-15th century - Majapahit Empire increasing
influence
1402 Parameswara, a Srivijayan Hindu Prince originally
from Palembang (part of Indonesia today), founded
Melaka - Kingdom with a thriving port
By 15th century, Islam was widespread; Melaka
sultanate already embraced Islam
39. Colonial History
1511 Portuguese seized Melaka, a vital post to control
the Spice Trade
1641 Dutch overthrow Portuguese and take control of
Melaka
40. Colonial History
1511 Portuguese seized Melaka, a vital post to control
the Spice Trade
1641 Dutch overthrow Portuguese and take control of
Melaka
18th century - mid 20th century: British rule > rise in
Indian & Chinese immigrants to trade, work tin mines
and rubber plantations
41. Colonial History
1511 Portuguese seized Melaka, a vital post to control
the Spice Trade
1641 Dutch overthrow Portuguese and take control of
Melaka
18th century - mid 20th century: British rule > rise in
Indian & Chinese immigrants to trade, work tin mines
and rubber plantations
31 Aug 1957: An independent Malaya
42. Colonial History
1511 Portuguese seized Melaka, a vital post to control
the Spice Trade
1641 Dutch overthrow Portuguese and take control of
Melaka
18th century - mid 20th century: British rule > rise in
Indian & Chinese immigrants to trade, work tin mines
and rubber plantations
31 Aug 1957: An independent Malaya
1963: Malaysia formed (Peninsular, Sabah, Sarawak &
Singapore)
45. Economics
3rd largest in SEA; US$414.4 bil; 7%
growth
One of world’s largest exporter of
electronics & semiconductors
46. Economics
3rd largest in SEA; US$414.4 bil; 7%
growth
One of world’s largest exporter of
electronics & semiconductors
Exports US$210 bil to Singapore, China,
Japan, US
47. Economics
3rd largest in SEA; US$414.4 bil; 7%
growth
One of world’s largest exporter of
electronics & semiconductors
Exports US$210 bil to Singapore, China,
Japan, US
Natural resources: oil & gas, crude palm
oil, timber
48. Economics
3rd largest in SEA; US$414.4 bil; 7%
growth
One of world’s largest exporter of
electronics & semiconductors
Exports US$210 bil to Singapore, China,
Japan, US
Natural resources: oil & gas, crude palm
oil, timber
Strong private sector but heavy govt
intervention
49. Economics
3rd largest in SEA; US$414.4 bil; 7%
growth
USD1 = MYR3
One of world’s largest exporter of
electronics & semiconductors
Exports US$210 bil to Singapore, China,
Japan, US
Natural resources: oil & gas, crude palm
oil, timber
Strong private sector but heavy govt
intervention