• Malaysia is in Southeast Asia, consisting of 13 states and three federal territories.
• It has two regions: Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, separated by the South China Sea.
• The national capital is Kuala Lumpur; Putrajaya is the administrative capital.

• Originated from Malay kingdoms, it came under British colonial rule from the 18th century.
• Occupied by Japan during World War II.
• Achieved independence on August 31, 1957; united with North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore in 1963.
• Singapore separated in August 1965.

• Population exceeds 34 million, making it the 43rd most populous country.
• Multiethnic society; major ethnicity is Malay, with Chinese, Indians, and indigenous peoples present.
• The constitution grants special privileges to the Malay majority via the Bumiputra policy.

• Economy shifted from agriculture to services and manufacturing.
• Governed by a Westminster parliamentary system with an elected monarch and a prime minister.
• Member of various international organizations, including ASEAN and OIC.

List of newspapers published in Malaysia.