The flag of Malaysia is composed of fourteen equal horizontal bands of red alternating with white. A blue rectangle, bearing a fly-side facing yellow crescent and a fourteen-pointed yellow star placed just outside the crescent opening, is superimposed in the canton.

Malaysia

Malaysia

People: Malaysian

🏛️CapitalKuala Lumpur
💰CurrencyMalaysian ringgit (RM)
🗣️LanguageEnglish, Malay
📞Dialling Code+60
🌍RegionSouth-Eastern Asia
👥Population34,231,700

Malaysia spans the Malay Peninsula and northern Borneo, home to the Petronas Towers and some of the world's oldest rainforests. Malaysia is located in South-Eastern Asia and has a population of around 34.2 million. Its capital city is Kuala Lumpur, and the most widely spoken official language is English.

Malaysia — key facts at a glance

Official NameMalaysia
Capital CityKuala Lumpur
ContinentAsia
RegionSouth-Eastern Asia
Population34,231,700
Area330,803 km²
CurrencyMalaysian ringgit (MYR) RM
Official LanguagesEnglish, Malay
Dialling Code+60
Internet TLD.my
TimezoneUTC+08:00
Drives on theLeft side
Emergency Number999
ISO CodeMY / MYS
BordersBrunei, Indonesia, Thailand

Travelling to Malaysia?

Driving side: Left
Emergency number: 999
Calling from abroad: +60 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malaysia

What is the capital of Malaysia?

The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.

What currency does Malaysia use?

Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR, symbol: RM).

What language do they speak in Malaysia?

The official languages of Malaysia are English and Malay.

What is the dialling code for Malaysia?

The international dialling code for Malaysia is +60.

What side of the road does Malaysia drive on?

Malaysia drives on the left-hand side of the road.

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