MALAYSIA - FACTs AND INFO

Collection of facts about Malaysia 

Collected by Hj Zulheimy Bin Maamor

Fast Facts:

• Official Name: Malaysia
• Location: in the heart of Southeast Asia 
• 2 parts > Peninsula Malaysia & East Malaysia
• Population: 32,652, 083
• Area: 329,847 sq km, land : 328,657 sq km and water : 1,190 sq km. Malaysia is slightly larger than New Mexico. Malaysia is the only country that sits on both the Malay Archipelago and mainland Asia. 
• Capital City : Kuala Lumpur always abbreviated as 'KL'. 
• Malaysia is a Federal Constitutional Monarchy > Comprises of 13 States and 3 Federal Territories (Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya) . 
• The name "Malaysia" comes from the words "MALAY" (referring to a group of people) and "Ia" a LatinpGreek suffix. The country's name means "Land of the Malays".
• Major Language: Bahasa Malaysia, English,Chinese and Tamil (Bahasa Malaysia is the Official language). There are approximately 137 living languages spoken in Malaysia. 
• Major Religion: Muslim, Christian, Buddhist and Hindu (Islam is the official religion).
• Time Zone: UTC+8 (Malaysian Standard Time)
• Remains part of the Commonwealth Nations and part of ASEAN. 
• Shares a boundary with Thailand to the north and is connected to Singapore via the Tuas Second Link Bridge and the Johor-Singapore Causeway. 
• In 2009 - Malaysia was the Ninth most visited country in the world with over 23.6 millions visitors, according to the World's Tourism Organization (WTO). 

INTERESTING FACTS & MALAYSIA'S RECORDS IN THE WORLD:

1. 1 Utama: the 7th largest shopping mall in the world before IOI Mall in Putrajaya surpassed it in 2022. 
2. A Famosa : right in the heart of Melaka town, a major historical landmark was built in 1511 under the command of Alfonso de Albuquerque. 
3. Admiral Cheng Ho Museum: located at Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka - housed in a restructured 200 - 300 years old building with Ming Dynasty architecture, dedicated to Chinese Admiral Cheng Ho (Zheng He) who visited Melaka many times between 1405 and 1433.
4. Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast: One of the largest waterparks in the world, located within the Desaru Coast destination in Johor. It has one of the world's biggest wave pools and the regions's first ever water coaster.It is designed with a Malaysian fishing village theme. 
5. Agnes Keith House: located at Sandakan, Sabah, the house named after Agnes Newton Keith, American author known for her 3 autobiographical accounts of life in British North Borneo.The house has been restored and turned into a heritage house since the restoration works in 2004. 
6. Air Asia: Malaysia is home to world-class budget airline, the AirAsia. AirAsia isn't just any budget airline; it's an award-winning one! They snag the coveted Skytrax award for Best Low-Cost Airline year after year, showing they're all about quality service. But here's the deal: AirAsia operates on a strict budget.
7. Alocasia Macrorrhiza : largest specimen of leaves in the world, over 3 metres long and nearly 2 metres wide.
8. Alor Setar Tower, Kedah : one of the tallest telecommunication towers in the world and the second tallest in Malaysia. 
9. Amanah Saham Nasional (ASN): Malaysian Trust Share scheme was launched on 20 April 1981 while Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) on 2 January 1990. 
10. Amber Court Hotel: located at Genting Highlands,Pahang, this abandoned-looking hotel, considered one of the creepiest and Most Haunted places in Malaysia. Locals and visitors share countless ghost stories and urgan legends surrounding the hotel. 
11. Aurea Chersonesus : means "Peninsula of Gold" > the old name of Malaysia given by Greco-Roman geographer Ptolemy in his book Geographia which he wrote around 150 A.D. 
12. Bario, Sarawak: located in Sarawak’s Kelabit Highlands, is the most isolated settlement in Malaysia, There are no roads available in this remote corner and everything has to be transported by airplane.
13. Batu Bersurat Terengganu: an inscribed stone of Terengganu - the ealiest recorded evidence of the spread of Islam in Malaysia, discovered in 1903, the site is 38 km southwest of Kuala Terengganu, located in Kuala Berang.
14. Batu Caves, Selangor: founded by William Hornaday an American naturalist in 1878. 
15. Berjaya Hills: located at Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, about 56 km from Kuala Lumpur. A popular vacation spot. The main draw here are the French-Themed Colmar Tropicale Resort, a re-creationof the original 18th century Colmar Village in Alsace, France and the Zen-Inspired Japanese Village. 
16. Berjaya Times Square Theme Park: located at Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's first largest indoor theme park. Located within the Berjaya Times Square shopping Kuala Lumpur. 
17. Beting Beras Basah: located in Kuala Sungai Perak, Hilir Perak District. According to history, this is where the first Sultan of Perak set off to enter the state of Perak. 
18. Bintangor tree, Sarawak: found only in Sarawak, East Malaysia are believed to have properties that can actually cure AIDS.
19. Birch Memorial Clock Tower : located at Jalan Dato' Sagor, Ipoh, Perak. It was erected in memory of Perak First British Resident, J.W.W.Birch who was assassinated at Pasir Salak in 1875. 
20. Boh Tea: In 1929, John Archibald Russell started a tea plantation at Cameron Highland which is now the famous Boh Tea Plantation. 
21. Borneo Island, East Malaysia: the 3rd largest island in the world stretching over 743,000 km2 which also have the world's oldest reinforest. There are 26 different ethnic groups while Sabah is home to another 33 ethnics who communicate in over 50 languages and 80 dialects. 
22. Bukit Cina : at Melaka, the largest Chinese cemetery outside China with many of the tombs dating back to Ming Dynasty. It contains more than 12,000 graves. It was a marriage gift from the Sultan of Melaka to princess Hang Li Po. 
23. Bujang Valley Archaeology Museum: located at the town of Merbok, 70 km south of Alor Setar, Kedah > one of the richest archaeological sites in Malaysia. The only one in Malaysia which exhibits archaeological evidence of the existence of a trade and Hindu-Buddhism propagation centre in Southeast Asia from the 3rd century to the 12th century. > http://www.jmm.gov.my/ms/muzium/muzium-arkeologi-lembah-bujang
24. Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak:  the oldest Hill Resort in the country. Credited as the wettest place in Malaysia.
25. Bukit Melaka: Formerly St.Paul Hill > Located at Bandar Hilir, Melaka, a chapel named "Out Lady of The Hill" was erected by the Portuguese Captain, Duarte Coelho in 1521. When the Dutch took control, they renamed it St. Paul's Church. St. Francis Xavier who regularly visited the chapel, was buried here in 1553 before his remain were transferred to Goa in India. 
26. Burmese Pool, Taiping: a natural rock pool formed by the Batu Tegoh River, fed by a waterfall. Locally known as Batu Hampar, it's a popular spot for swimming, picnics, and enjoying the natural scenery. The pool gets its name from the Burma Rifle Regiment soldiers who discovered it in the 1920s.
27. Cameron Highland :  in the district of Pahang was founded in 1885 by William Cameron, a British colonial government surveyor accompanies by an aborigine named Kulop Riau. However, it was not fully developed until 1925 that it was proposed by Sir George Maxwell as a hill resort. On 26 March 1967, a 61-year old American businessman and former intelligence officer, Jim Thompson went for a mid-afternoon walk and never returned. One of Southeast Asia's most enduring mysteries. 
28. Central Market Kuala Lumpur: Originally established in 1888 by the British Government to serve as a wet market for the local community, including tin miners and early residents of Kuala Lumpur. After facing potential demolition for urban development, the Malaysian Heritage Society successfully petitioned to save it. It was renovated and reopened in 1986 as a center for culture and heritage.
29. Chemerong Waterfall: located 30 km from Bandar Al Muktafi Billah Shah in Dungun, Terengganu, regarded as the highest waterfall in Malaysia. 
30. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Melaka: the oldest Chinese temple in the country built in 1646. 
31. Chocolate Museum: located at Kota Damansara, PJ > the latest, most interactive, one-of-a-kind chocolate museum in South East Asia and more than 100 chocolate brands available at best prices. 
32. Christ Church Melaka: an 18th century Dutch-built Anglican Church is the oldest functioning Protestant Church in Malaysia. The church was completed in 1753 and replaced the Bovenkerk (formerly ZSt.Paul's Church) as the primary Dutch Reformed Church in Dutch Malacca. 
33. Clearwater Cave: located at Gunung Mulu in Miri, Sarawak, boasts the longest cave system in Southeast Asia. 
34. Communism: Malaysia is the only place in the world where the war against Communism was won. The 12-year guerrilla warfare conducted by Communist forces was finally put down in 1960. This period was known as the Malayan Emergency.
35. Cricket was played in Malaysia as early as 1857. The earliest inter-state match was recorded in Taiping in 1884 between Perak and Penang. The first annual test between Singapore and the Federated Malay States was in 1905. The first oversea match was against Hong Kong in 1890. 
36. Crocker Range: located in Sabah, named after the British administrator in North Borneo William Maunder Crocker. It is a massive mountain range, covers approximately 139,919 hectares. It housed the Mount Kinabalu, the highest in Southeast Asia and was designated as the Crocker Range Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2014. 
37. Cycling: the first publicised race was from Kuala Lumpur to Klang and back held in 1929. 
38. Dataran Merdeka: It was here that the British Union Jack was lowered and the Malayan Flag was then raised for the first time on the night of 31 August 1957. The flagpole which holds the Malaysian Flag is also one of the world's highest at 100m.
39. Deer Cave, Miri, Sarawak : located at Mulu National Park at Miri, Sarawak was the world's largest cave passage.
40. Desa Cattle Dairy Farm: located at Kundasang, Sabah > the home of the local Desa milk brand and the farm is popular with both locals and tourists, and it's not hard to see why! With a breathtaking view of the majestic Mount Kinabalu overlooking verdant pastures, it's no wonder it's named 'The Little New Zealand' of Sabah. The main attraction here is the cow farm, where families can come to partake in recreational and educational activities such as feeding the calves and goats, as well as understand the milking process all the way to how it is used to make the final product.
41. Dhammikarama Temple: located at Burmah Lane, Penang > a designated historical site as it is one of the earliest Burmese temples in Malaysia and only one remaining. 
42. Double Six Monument: A memorial located at the Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. It marks the site of 6 June 1976 fatal plane crash known as Double Six Tragedy bearing the first Chief Minister of Sabah, Tun Fuad Stephens with six other State Ministers.
43. Durian: Malaysia's National Fruit > known for its strong odor and spikey exterior. It's so strong that it's often banned in hotels, shopping malls and public transportation. 
44. Eco-Edu Tourism Recreational Forest: Located at Sungai Menyala, Port Dickson was the first eco-edu tourism park in Malaysia.
45. Electric Supply: the earliest Public electricity supply in the Peninsula dates back to 1904 when Electric Lightning and Power was provided by the Municipality of Georgetown in Penang. The first recorded Electrical mining pump being employed by the Loke Yew and Thamboosamy Pillai in their mine at Rawang in 1896. 
46. Encore Melaka: Kota Syahbandar, Melaka > Encore Melaka is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Melaka City, Malaysia. It is the biggest theatre in Southeast Asia located on Melaka's most prominent site, along the city's waterfront, 3.5km from Melaka's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 
47. Endau-Rompin State Park: about 50 km from Rompin town, this park is Peninsular Malaysia's second largest National Park after Taman Negara, comprising one of the oldest rainforest in the world.
48. Entopia Penang: Tanjung Bungah, Penang > The world's first butterfly farm and Malaysia's largest. Contemporary indoor/outdoor place with live butterflies & other insects, plus interactive workshops.
49. Facebook Friends: According to a survey in 2010, Malaysians had the highest number of Facebook friends, with an average of 233. The Japanese were the pickiest with only 29 friends.
50. Federal Territories of Malaysia:the special administrative division governed directly by the Federal Govenrment rather by a state government. The three FT's are Kuala Lumpur (established 1 Feb 1974), Labuan (established 16 April 1984) and Putrajaya (established 1 February 2001).  
51. FELDA Residence Tekam : formerly knows as Tekam Plantation Resort, nestled within the lush forests of Jerantut on hectares of Plantation land harvesting rubber, cocoa, palm oil, variouslocal fruits and gringing on one of the world's oldest rain forest. 
52. First World Hotel : Located at Genting Highland,Pahang was the world's largest hotel with 7,351 rooms. 
53. Flor de la Mar : The richest unrecovered treasure from a sunken ship lies on the seafloor in the Strait of Malacca in Malaysia. In December 1511, the Portuguese ship Flora de la mar was returning to its home carrying the largest treasure that the Portuguese navy had collected when, unfortunately, the ship sank. 
54. Football Rules: The Malay version of Football rules was printed in Singapore in 1895, entitled "Peta Padang Bermain Futbal dan peraturan mengatur pemain" drawn by Syed Mahmoed. 
55. Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) : at Kepong, Kuala Lumpur was the world's largest manmade Rainforest.
56. Fort Cornwallis & Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower : is where Captain Francis Light  of the British East India Company first landed on the island in 1786.
57. Fort Margherita: perched on the northern bank the Sarawak River, it is one of Kuching's most iconic landmark. Built in 1879 by the second White Rajah of Sarawak, Charles Vyner Brooke to protect the town from pirate attacks. It was named after his wife Margaret. 
58. Fourth Floor in Malaysia: don't be surprised if you do not find the fourth floor in some of the buildings in Malaysia, but a floor called 3A instead. This is because the sound of four bears a resemblance to the sound of death in Chinese. 
59. Genting Highlands: a Hill Station located on the peak of Mount Ulu Kali,Pahang. It was established in 1965 by the late Malaysian Businessman Lim Goh Tong. 
60. Geographic Huphegests: The oldest surviving map of the Peninsula is the 13th century Geographic Huphegests (Guide to Geography), based on data collected by Ptolemy. The earliest modern map of Malaya and Sumatra is by Martin Waldseemuller in 1513. 
61. George Town: a town in Penang named after the reigning British Monarch King George III. It was the first town in Malaysia to obtain City Status way back in 1960's. 
62. Grand Old Lady : The first Oil Well in Malaysia was Well No.1 situated on top of Canada Hill at Miri, Sarawak, discovered in 1901. 
63. Gua Besar Hantu: Located on the border of Negeri Sembilan and Pahang, as high as 1,462 meters (4,797 feet). During the Emergency, the communists are believed to have used the 'rat route' at the foot of the mountain to infiltrate Negeri Sembilan and Pahang.
64. Gua Tempurung: at Gopeng, Perak was the largest cave in Peninsular Malaysia. 
65. Gunung Kinabalu : Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah > The highest mountain in Southeast Asia (4101 m). 
66. Gunung Mulu: Home of the largest Cave Chamber in the world. It is estimated that the massive cave can comfortably hold as many as 50 Boeing 747's within. 
67. Gunung Perlis: located at Wang Kelian, the 733m-high Gunung Perlis stands tall as the northernmost point of Peninsular Malaysia. The mountain offers outdoor enthusiasts a tranquil setting to enjoy nature at its best. Please register first and engaged the service of a qualified guide at the park's visitor centre. 
68. Gunung Senyum: located 68 km from the town of Temerloh, Pahang > Gunung Senyum is an important archaelogical site as its caves are estimated to be more than 300 million years old. 
69. Gunung Tahan : the highest point in Peninsular Malaysia with an elevation of 7,175 ft above sea level, on the border between the states of Pahang and Kelantan, with the peak lying on the Pahangite side.
70. Gurney Drive: Just minutes from the Penang City Centre, the popular seafront promenade, completed in 1936 and named New Coast Road. In 1952 it was renamed Gurney Drive after Sir Henry Gurney the British High Commissioner in Malaya (1951-52). He was assassinated by the Communist guerillas in 1952.  
71. Henry Talalla & Cyril Talalla: two Malaysian who served with the British Royal Air Force during the Second World War. They served with the RAF Spitfire Squadron. Henry Talalla, a pilot in 182 Squadron was killed in action during the Battle of Normandy. There is Jalan Talalla in Kuala Lumpur and Route Henry Talalla at French. 
72. Hibiscus: (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) > the National Flower of Malaysia, chosen on 28 July 1960. 
73. High 5 Bread Museum : Location : Shah Alam, Selangor > the first Bread Museum in Malaysia. 
74. Highland Towers : located at Jalan Hillview 2, Taman Sri Ukay, Ampang, Selangor > favourite place for Paranormal seekers - the collapse of one of the apartment blocks in 1993 led to 48 deaths. There are reports include disembodied voices and sightings of apparitions, including a woman and a child. 
75. Highway Road in Malaysia: Malaysia has over 65,877 kilometres of highway roads, which is more than 1.5 times around the Earth's circumferences. 
76. Ho Eng Hui: hold the world's record for Fastest Coconut piercing using his index fingers to pierce 4 coconuts in just 12.15 seconds. 
77. Hukum Kanun Melaka: or "The Malacca Code" promulgated in the year 1424 CE by Sultan Muhammad Shah of Malacca. It was used earlier than the British "Bill of Rights" promulgated in 1689, mean that the Malays law are in force earlier than the said British Law. 
78. Hockey: The Malayan Hockey team first hit International limelight when it took part in the 1956 Olympic in Melbourne, Australia. In 1975, it reached the semi-final of the World Cup in Kuala Lumpur for the first time. The first women's hockey competition was held in 1920's at inter-club and inter-state level. 
79. Institut Biodiversity: Located at Lanchang, Pahang. Institut Biodiversiti is the training centre for staff of Wildlife Department. It also conduct Biodiversity Education Program (PPBD) for school students, Universities and colleges.Malaysia is recognised as one of the 17 richest biodiversity in the world or Megadverse country.
80. Ipoh Clock Tower: erected in 1917 as a memorial of J.W.W. Birch, the first British Resident of Perak, who was assassinated by a group of Malay chieftains in Pasir Salak in 1875. 
81. "Ipoh Mali" : Most Malaysians would be familiar with the expression, “Ipoh mali”, (misspelled from Malay 'Ipoh Mari') used to refer to someone who hails from the capital city of the Silver State (Perak). 
82. Islamic Art Museum: located at Perdana Botanical Garden, Kuala Lumpur was one of the world's largest models of Mekah's Masjidil al-Haram.
83. Island in Malaysia: Malaysia has over 80,000 islands, including the popular Pulau Langkawi. 
84. Istana Budaya: Jalan Tun Razak > the Palace of Culture, the leading venue for the performance arts in Malaysia. It is among the top 10 theatres in the world. 
85. Jalan Bellamy : located at Kuala Lumpur was named after H.F.Bellamy who was a civil engineer and director of the Public Works Department in the late 19th century. He headed the Selangor Volunteer Fire Brigade in 1888.
86. Jalur Gemilang: name of the Malaysian Flag created by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammd in 1997. 
87. Jambatan Guillemard : The Guillemard Bridge, built in 1920,  is a single track railway truss bridge located in Kusial, Tanah Merah District, Kelantan, Malaysia. It is the second-oldest railway bridge in the country after Victoria Bridge in Perak, although unlike Victoria Bridge, this bridge is still in use today.
88. Jambatan Victoria: a railway bridge located in Enggor, Kuala Kangsar, Perak. This bridge spanning the Perak River was built in 1897, and is one of the oldest railway bridges in Malaysia. The Engineers responsible for the construction of this bridge were G.W.Fryer, Divisional Engineer and C.R.Hanson. 
89. James Wan: The director of Hollywood film "The Conjuring", is proudly a Malaysian born. Born in Kuching, Sarawak, he's not confined to horror, having directed superhero blockbusters like Aquaman and the adrenaline-pumping Furious 7, both smashing the billion-dollar mark.
90. Japanese Invasion 1941: The Japanese invaded Malaysia on December 8, 1941, the same day they bombed Pearl Harbor. They landed at Khota Baru and stole bicycles in every town they took on their way to Singapore, making the trip in 45 days.
91. Japanese Surrender Point: Labuan F.T > the very spot on Monday 10 September 1945, Lt. Gen. Masao Baba, Commander of the 37th Japanese Army surrender to Maj.Gen. George Wootten, Commander of the 9th Divisionof the Australian Imperial Forces. 
92. Jelita Ostrich Farm : at Seremban, Negeri Sembilan > the first Ostrich farm in Malaysia.
93. Jimmy Choo : The Maous shoe designer > was born in Penang, Malaysia. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 2003 by Queen Elizabeth II. 
94. K.D. Mutiara :The first Royal Malaysian Navy ship to use the prefix "KD" (Kapal DiRaja) was KD Mutiara on 3 November 1961.
95. Kalabakan Memorial: located at Kalabakan, Tawau, Sabah. The memorial commemorates the 7 soldiers from the Royal Malay Regiment and their commander who dies on 29 December 1963 when intruders from Indonesia attacked their camp. 
96. Kampong Baru Coldstream: located in Bidor, Perak - one of those New Village built during the Malaysian Emergency (1948 - 1960) to protect the villagers from the Communist Terrorists. It is built by th 2nd Battalion of the Coldstream Guard (British Army) who were stationed in Perak during the Emergency. 
97. Kampong Hulu Mosque: at Melaka was the oldest mosque in Malaysia built by Dato' Shamsudin in 1728. 
98. Kampong Kuantan: home to the world's largest firefly colonies, where millions of fireflies light up mangroves trees at night, creating a stunning natural display. 
99. Karak Highway : conneting the Genting Highlanda with Cameron Highlands. Karak Highway is on top of the list of haunted places in Malaysia. The most famous stories is one of yellow Wolksvagen, which met in an accident here and a lady along with her kid died. Furthermore, many drivers say that you can see a yellow Wolksvagen in front of you and no matter how many times you overtake, it again appears in front of you. Some also say that they saw a young boy walking on the highway at night. 
100. Kek Lok Si Temple: at Ayer Itam,Penang built in 1890 has the largest Buddhist Temple Complex in the World measuring 33 m. 
101. Kellie's Castle: located at Batu Gajah,Perak > an unfinished mansion commissioned by William Kellie Smith an English rubber planter. Construction began in 1915, came to an abrupt halt with Kellie's sudden death in 1926. Shrouded in mystery, the castle is now open to public to visit.  It is also listed as one of the country's most haunted locations. 
102. Kinabalu Park : located at Kundasang, Sabah > the first state park in Sabah. Malaysia's first UNESCO World Heitage Site, the park is the main starting point of the trail leading to the summit of Mount Kinabalu.
103. Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary : The Kinabatangan River is home to one of the world's most unique and richest ecosystems. Home to most various wildlife in Southeast Asia. 
104. King Cobra : Malaysia is home to one of the world's largest populations of King Cobras. 
105. King Edward VII School : a premier secondary school, locaed on Jalan Muzium in Taiping, Perak. It is one of the oldest school in Malaysia, founded in 1883. 
106. KLIA Control Tower: The tallest Airport Control Tower in the world, stands 133.8 meters.
107. Komplek Nasyrul Quran: in Precinct 14, is the second-largest Quran production centre in the world, after King Fahd Complex in Madinah. Its name ‘Nasrul Quran’ was inspired by the Arab word meaning ‘Spreading of the Quran’. It aim to print one million copies of the Quran per annum, of which 70 per cent will be for domestic use while the remaining contributed to other Islamic countries in need of it. The complex also houses exihibition galleries, skills training spaces, meeting rooms, surau, cafeteria, viewing gallery and management and administrative offices.
108. Kuala Kangsar District Office : the home of the last surviving Rubber Tree from the original batch brough by Englishman H.N.Ridley from London's Kew Garden in 1877.
109. Kuala Lumpur Railway Station: the old Railway Station in Kuala Lumpur completed in 1911 was designed by A.B Hubback.The building was indeed built to withstand a significant "Snow load". 
110. Kuala Lumpur Tower: Bukit Nenas Kuala Lumpur >  at 421m was the oldest gazetted forest reserve in Malaysia. KL Tower is the 4th tallest in the world and the tallest in Southeast Asia. 
111. Kuala Pak Amat Beach: located in Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu, Kelantan > is the site of the first historic battle in Malaya between British and Japanese forces on 8 December 1941, just an hour before the famous attack on Pearl Harbour.  
112. Kudat: the first capital of British North Borneo (now Sabah). Founded on 7 December 1881 by the British North Borneo Chartered Company. 
113. Kundasang War Memorial : located in Kundasang, Sabah > dedicated to the British and Australian soldiers who died in the Sandakan POW Camp during their forced death marches from Sandakan to Ranau. Of the 2,500 Australian and British prisoners of war, only 6 Australian survived these death marches. 
114. Labuan Peace Park: Located near the Surrender Point at Labuan, built by the Japanese as a symbol of peace, harmony and friendship as well as a tribute to those who lost their lives in Borneo during World War II. 
115. Labuan World War II Memorial : A Commonwealth World War II graveyard in Labuan F.T of Malaysia. Many of personnel buried in this cemetery including Indian and Australian troops, who were killed during the Japanese invasion of Borneo. 
116. Langkawi Crocodile Farm : 32 km north of Kuah, Pulau Langkawi houses one of the largest numbers of crocodile and alligator species in the world. 
117. Langkawi Underwater World : the largest marine an fresh water aquaria in Southeast Asia. 
118. Lata Kijang Waterfall: located at Tapah, Perak was one of Malaysia's tallest waterfall cascading 850m down a steep stretch of rocky slopes.
119. Lau King Howe Hospital Memorial Museum: The first and only medical museum in Malaysia. The hospital was built in 1936 by Mr. Lau King Howe as the only hospital in Sibu, Sarawak. The museum was officially opened on 3 August 1996. 
120. Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan: built in 1885 by a Chinese contractor name Leong Choon Choong, as a water storage tank for the town and a backup for fire emergencies. 
121. Legoland Nusajaya: located at Nusajaya, Johor was the first Lego-Themed hotel in Asia.
122. Lenggong Archaeological Museum and Gallery : at Kota Tampan Village in Mukim Temelong Lenggong, Perak is the first and only museum in Malaysia specialising in prehistoric archaeology. 
123. LIMA Langkawi: LIMA (Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition that takes place once every two years, held on odd-numbered years. It is one of the largest maritime and aerospace exhibitons in the Asia-Pacific region. The first LIMA Langkawi was held on 11 November 1991.
124. Local Time: Local time has been adjusted in peninsular Malaysia a total of eight times. The last adjustment happened on January 1, 1982, when Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, then prime minister, decided that the entire country would follow the time in Sabah and Sarawak. Before that, both islands were 30 minutes ahead of peninsular Malaysia.
125. Lukut Fort: about 30 km from Seremban was built in 1826 to protect the tin-rich town of Lukut in its heyday. 
126. Mah Meri Tribe: The Orang Asli tribe at Pulau Carey, Selangor is known to produce some of the world's most evocative wooden masks. 
127. Malaya Cup: the football competition started in 1921 marked by a match between Singapore and Selangor, played at the Selangor Club ground in Kuala Lumpur resulting from a visit by the British warship HMS Malaya to Malayan waters. 
128. Malayan Emergency: Malaysia is the only place in the world where the war against Communism was won. The 12-year guerrilla warfare conducted by Communist forces was finally put down in 1960. This period was known as the Malayan Emergency.
129. Malaysian Flag was designed by Mohamad Hamzah, a 29 years old architect who won the contest in 1963. 
130. Malaysia's Flag Pole: at the Merdeka Square at Kuala Lumpur is one of the world's highest Flagpole at 100m.
131. Malaysia's Highway: Malaysia has 65,877 kilometres of highway roads in all, which is even greater than the circumference of the Earth (40,075 kilometres). 
132. Malaysia's Tourism  : According to the World Tourism Organization (WTO), Malaysia has developed into the ninth most visited country in the world, with 23.6 million visitors in 2009.
133. "Malaysia Truly Asia" : not merely a tagline. The country truly embodies the spirit of racial diversity and unity, which is the very element that makes it unique. 
134. Malaysian Airlines: it's history dates as far back as 1937 when it was known as Malayan Airway Limited (MAL). In 1967 it was renamed Malaysia-Singapore Airline (MSA). However in 1971 the partnership was dissolved and Malaysia Airline System (MAS) was formed. It changed its named to Malaysia Airlines on 15 October 1987. 
135. Malaysian Army: began with the formation of its first Experimental Squad of the Royal Malay Regiment with 25 dedicated and adventurous Malay youth to joined on 1 March 1933 at Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. 
136. Malaysian Olympic Contigent : The first Olympic Contingent of Malaya was the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games comprised of 6 athletes, 2 swimmers, 18 Hockey players and 4 shooters. There was only one female athlete in the contingent that is Ms Annie Choong who participates in Athletics.
137. Maliau Basin: Sabah's Lost world, a region in Tongod District of Sabah. In 1997, the Sabah State Assembly gazetted the Basin as a Protection Forest Reserve (Class I) with a total area of 588 sq. km. 
138. Masjid Jamek: located at Jalan Tun Perak, Kuala Lumpur, was built in 1908 designed by an Englishman Arthur Benison Hubback, the same architect who designed the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. 
139. Masjid Kampung Kling: located at Melaka was built by the Indian Muslim traders in 1748 during the Dutch colonial era. 
140. Masjid Kampung Laut : The oldest mosque in Malaysia, located at Kampung Laut, Tumpat, Kelantan. It is estimated to be built sometime in the 15th century or 18th century.
141. Masjid Kampung Hulu: the oldest mosque in Malaysia built by Dato' Shamsudin in 1728. 
142. Masjid Langgar : also known as Masjid D'Raja Long Yunus Langgar, is a historical mosque located in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. It was built in 1871 during the reign of Sultan Long Senik Mulut Merah (Sultan Muhammad II). The mosque is situated next to the Langgar Royal Mausoleum, where many members of the Kelantan royal family are buried.
143. Masjid Lapan Kubah :  is a mosque in Kampung Lapan Kotak, Jerteh, Terengganu, Malaysia. It's notable for its architecture, which resembles St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, Russia, hence its nickname "Russian Mosque". 
144. Masjid Tengku Tengah Zaharah: located 4 km south of the Kuala Terengganu city centre, it often referred to as "Floating Mosque". Completed in 1995,it was officially opened in July 1995 by the Sultan of Terengganu.
145. Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve : at Matang District,Perak is regarded as the best-managed sustainable mangrove ecosystem in the world.
146. MEASAT : (Malaysian East Asia Satellite) > the MEASAT 1 was launched on 12 Janaury 1996 atKourou, French Guiana, South America while MEASAT 2 was launched on October 1996.
147. Megadiverse country: Malaysis is recognised as one of the 17 megadiverse countries, meaning there is a very high biodiversity. 
148. Melaka Bird Park: located at Ayer Keroh, Melaka was one of the largest aviaries in Malaysia. 
149. Melaka Planetarium: situated at Ayer Keroh, Melaka, the 3D space Theatre is deemed one of the most sophisticated in Asia.
150. Melaka Zoo and Night Safari : located at Ayer Keroh, Melaka is the second largest zoo after the National Zoo at Kuala Lumpur. 
151. Melayu: The name Malaysia may derive from the word Melayu, or Malay, that could come from the Sungai Melayu (Melayu River) in Sumatra. The river’s name is derived from the Dravidian (Tamil) word malai, or “hill.”
152. Menara Taming Sari: The only gyro tower in Malaysia. Opened to public on 18 APril 2008 and officiated by then Chief Minister of Melaka, Mohd Ali Rustam on 17 May 2008. Its design was taken from the eponymous legendary keris which belonged to Hang Tuah, a Melaka warrior during the Melaka Sultanate era.. > www.menaratamingsari.com
153. Menara Tun Mustapha: also known as Sabah Foundation Building, is a 30-story, 122-meter-tall glass and steel structure in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. It is known for its unique, circular design and was one of the first buildings in the world to utilize a central core with steel brackets supporting each floor. The tower is a prominent landmark in Kota Kinabalu and a symbol of the state's progress.
154. Merdeka Square : located at Kuala Lumpur is where one of the world's highest Flagpole at 100m is located. 
155. Michelle Yeoh : beloved Hollywood actress and Bond Girl is proudly a Malaysian, born in Ipoh, Perak. 
156. Mimaland:  shortened from Malaysia in Miniature Land , located in Gombak, Selangor > abandoned theme park, Malaysia's first theme park that opened in 1975. A tragic incident include a Singaporean tourist's death on a water slide and a landslide that damage the whole pool.It cease operations in 1994 after which the name Mimaland entered in the lists of haunted places in Malaysia. 
157. MISC : Malaysian International Shipping Corporation was incorporated on 6 November 1968, its first vessel Bunga Raya, a cargo line of 18 901 dwt tonnes, named after Malaysia's National Flower the Hibiscus. 
158. Mulu Caves: Located at Mulu National Park, Miri, Sarawak > the world's largest cave passage (Deer Cave), the world's largest National Rock Chamber (Sarawak Chamber) and the longest cave system in Southeast Asia (Clearwater Cave). 
159. Muzium Beruas: a museum in Beruas, Perak - its goal is to collect history and artifacts related to the lost Kingdom of Gangga Negara and the Kingdom of Beruas. 
160. Muzium Negeri Terengganu : Located at Bukit Losong, Kualal Terengganu > the biggest museum complex in Southeast Asia. 
161. Muzium Perak: Built in 1883, the Perak Museum located along Jalan Muzium, Taiping, Perak is the oldest Museum in Malaysia, about 85 km from Ipoh, Perak. 
162. Nasi Lemak: the National dish of Malaysia > made up of fragrant coconut rice, fried anchovies, boiled eggs, cucumber and sambal sauce.Various type of meat such as fish and chicken can be served with it too, creating an incredible mixture of flavours. 
163. Nasuha Herbs & Spices Paradise, Muar: more than 135 types of herbs are cultivated and processed here. It is one of the biggest herb and spice plantations in the world. 
164. National Anthem: the "Negara Ku" is the National Anthem of Malaysia. The tune has a romantic background which inksit ot the exile of Sultan Abdullah of Perak. It is in fact an adaption of the Perak State Anthem. 
165. National Elephant Conservation Centre : at Kuala Gandah, Lanchang, Pahang is the only one of its kind in Malaysia. 
166. National Monument : at Kuala Lumpur is one of the world's largest free-standing bronze sculptures. It is a brainchiled of the American Sculptor, Felix de Weldon, who also the creator of the famous Iwo Jima Memorial in Washinton D.C.
167. National Museum: located at Kuala Lumpur, it was officially opened by Sir Gerald Templer, the British High Commissioner in 1953. 
168. National Post Code: was launced on 1 October 1985. 
169. New Strait Times: Malaysian Newspaper in English had its beginning in Singapore on 15 July 1845. The company was incorporated in Malaysia on 20 December 1961.
170. Nicol Ann David, Datuk: Malaysian athlete has the World Record who has won the Most Number of Squash World Open Titles in history. 
171. Nordmann's Greenshark: found at Kuala Selangor Nature Park was one of the world's rarest birds has been spotted here.
172. Nosa Senhora: a chapel of "Our Lady of the Hill" at St.Paul Hill (now Bukit Melaka) was erected by the Portuguese Captain Duarte Coelho in 1521. When the Dutch took control, they renamed it St-Paul's Church. St. Francis Xavier, who regularly visited the chapel, was buried here in 1553 before his remains were transferred to Goa in India. 
173. Number 4 in Malaysia : Don't be surprised if you do not find the fourth floor in some of the buildings in Malaysia, but a floor called 3A instead. This is because the sound of four bears a resemblance to the sound of death in Chinese. 
174. Olympic Games : The first Olympic Contingent of Malaya was the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games comprised of 6 athletes, 2 swimmers, 18 Hockey players and 4 shooters. There was only one female athlete in the contingent that is Ms Annie Choong who participates in Athletics. 
175. Orang Asli: the earliest of the present-day inhabitants of Malaysia. People Semang, Senoi, Jakun etc in Peninsular Malaysia and the Penan of Sarawak and Rungus of Sabah, their presence in the country probably dates back over 5,000 years. 
176. Orang Utan: Asia's only great Ape was only found in Sabah and not found anywhere else in the world. 
177. Padang Besar : The Border town of Padang Besar, 35 km from Kangar, where Malaysians and Thailands travel through. It is situated on the border with Songkhla province, Thailand. The town opposite Padang Besar in Thailand is also known as Padang Besar. The town is a popular destination for Malaysians because of the Duty-Free shopping complex.
178. Palm Oil: the first exclusive Oil Palm estate in the Peninsula started in 1917 by a Frenchman, Henry Fauconnier. By 1940 the Peninsula ranked 4th among world producers of Palm Oil. 
179. Pantai Cahaya Bulan: Just 10 km from Kota Bharu, Kelantan > formerly known as Pantai Cinta Berahi, believe to name by a lovelorn British soldier during World War II. A popular spot for family outings and picnics.
180. Pantai Morib: located in Banting, Malaysia, is a popular recreational spot known for its historical significance and beautiful scenery. It was one of the first landing points for the British and Indian Army during World War II in 1945. The beach offers a mix of relaxation and activities, including swimming, sunbathing, and exploring the mud flats for crabs and clams.
181. Pantai Sabak: (Sabak Beach) located at Kota Bharu, Kelantan. The site of the first landing of Japanese troops in Malaya during World War II on 8 December 1941.  
182. Pantai Senok : in Bachok Kelantan > a popular spot among locals. It's well-known for its scenic, with pine trees-lined paths by the seaside. Forestry Department and some relevant parties planted the trees few years back and the trees are all grown matured and tall now. Some people called this Pantai Senok as Malaysia's version of "Nami Island" which is located in Seoul, South Korea.
183. Parliament House:Located on a hilltop in the Perdana Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur, it has been the seat of Malaysia governnce since the early 1960's. Designed by British architect, Sir William Ivor Shipley, it was officially inaugurated on 2 November 1963. 
184. Pasar Payang: at Kuala Terengganu, a culturan landmark where you can find everything from Royal silk to fermented shrimp paste. 
185. Pasar Seni (Central Market): located at Kuala Lumpur was built in 1888 as a wet market.
186. Pasar Siti Khadijah: The popular market at Kota Bharu, Kelantan > named after Prophet Muhammad's entrepreneurial wife , Siti Khadijah r.a., uniquely run by mostly women. 
187. Pasar Terapung Pulau Suri : the first-ever Malaysia floating market, offers a distinct character which attracts domestic and international visitors. Opened on 17 September 2016, the concept of this floating market is a replica of the Hatyai Klong Hae Floating Market in Songkhla, Thailand. 
188. Pasir Salak Historical Complex: situated 70 km from Ipoh, Perak > The complex pay tribute to warrior such as Dato' Sagor and Dato' Maharaja Lela who led the uprising against British colonial era which led to the assassination of the then British Resident of Perak J.W.W. Birch.  
189. Penang Bridge:the longest bridge in Asia and the 3rd longest in the world with 8.5 km over water, 13.5 km long.In 1986 it was awarded the American Engineering Excellence Grand Award, and the FIABCI Special Award by the International Real Estatee Federation  of Malaysia in 1993. 
190. Penang Clock Tower: located at Persiaran Raja Edward, Penang. It was presented to Penang by local millionaire Cheah Chen Eok in 1897 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 
191. Penang Hill : at 830 m above sea level, is popular for its cool, fresh climate as well as panoramic views of Georgetown in Penang. https://penanghill.gov.my 
192. Penang Free School:  the oldest English Medium School in Southeast Asia.It was established on 21 October 1816 by Reverend Robert Sparke Hutchings. 
193. Penang Toy Museum: located at Teluk Bahang, Penang - housing a collection of more than 120,000 toys that will charm both young and old. It is the largest toy museum in the world (Wikipedia).
194. Penang War Museum: at Batu Maung, Penang > listed as Top 10 Most Haunted Sites in Asia by the National Geographic Channel.
195. Perak Man: dating back some 11,000 years, currently on display at Lenggong Archaelogical Museum in Hulu Perak is the World's oldest complete human skeleton ever found.
196. Perak Museum: in Taiping, Perak is the oldest museum in Malaysia.
197. Peta Padang Bermain Futbal : The Malay version of Football rules was printed in Singapore in 1895, entitled "Peta Padang Bermain Futbal dan peraturan mengatur pemain" drawn by Syed Mahmoed. 
198. Petronas Twin Towers: at Kuala Lumpur are the tallest twin buildings in the world,  the world's highest two-storey bridge that connect the towers. 
199. Petroleum: the first oil well was opened at Miri, Sarawak in 1910. 
200. Pomelo (Citrus Maxima): is the largest citrus fruit in the world found in Malaysia. 
201. Port Dickson National Beach: about 30 km from Seremban, N.Sembilan > affectionately referred to PD, a popular weekend destination on Peninsula Malaysia. 
202. Port Weld Railway Station: located at Taiping, Perak, the earliest railway lines in the country as far back as 1885. 
203. Proboscis Monkey: the long-nosed monkey is only found in Sabah, Malaysia and is distinguished by its huge, bulbous nose. 
204. PROTON SAGA : Malaysia's first National Car, rolled out of the factory on 9 July 1985. PROTON started it export programme in 1986 with the first export of 25 car to Bangladesh. 
205. Pulau Bidong: An island in Kuala Nerus,Terengganu > from 1978 until 2005 Pulau Bidong was a Vietnamese Refugee Camp with a population reaching at its peak as many as 40,000 refugees. The first boat arrived in May 1975 with 47 refugees, they were called "The Boat People". 
206. Pulau Carey : Carey Island, located  20 km south of Klang, Selangor > famed for its fresh seafood and the indigenous Mah Meri tribe who are known to produce some of the world's most evocative wooden masks. 
207. Pulau Duyong : Kuala Terengganu > Duyong Island is famous for its traditional wooden boat making. The boatmen on this island are very skilled at building boats by hand, without using plans. They are famous all over the world and have attracted the interest of boat and yacht enthusiasts.
208. Pulau Langkawi: at Kedah considered today as one of the top island to visit in the world.
209. Pulau Mabul : near the Sipadan Island, Mabul Island is recognised in its own right as one of the best muck-diving in the world. Mabul Island is administered as a part of the Semporna, Tawau District in Sabah. 
210. Pulau Mataking : located in the Celebes Sea on the state of Sabah. It is home to the first 'Underwater Post Office' in Malaysia and is connected to Pulau Mataking Kecil via a narrow sand bank. 
211. Pulau Redang : located 45 km off the coast of Kuala Terengganu, hold two historic World War II shipwrecks namely the HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse. 
212. Pulau Sipadan: at Sabah > The best Diving site in the world.
213. Pulau Tioman : in Pahang is one of the world's finest beach getaways.
214. Putrajaya Roundabout: at Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah is the world's largest roundabout with a diameter of 3.5 km.
215. Putrajaya Wetland : at Putrajaya was the first constructed freshwater wetland in Malaysia.
216. Radio Malaysia: Set up on 1 April 1946, then known as Radio Malaya. 
217. Rafflesia: found in Sabah & Sarawak is  the world's largest flower. The flower can reach up to 1 metre or 3 feet in diameter and weight as much as 10 kg or 22 pounds. Nepenthes Raja the largest of the pitcher plants which can hold over two litres of water is known in Sabah only. 
218. Rainforest: Malaysia is home to the oldest rainforest in the world. The Taman Negara is believed to be over 130 million years old. 
219. Reclining Buddha Temple (Wat Photivihan) : located at Tumpat, 15 km from Kota Bharu, Kelantan > housed the largest reclining statue of Buddha in Malaysia. 
220. Rejang River: the longest river in Malaysia, located in Sibu, Sarawak.
221. Ringgit: The national currency of Malaysia. The word ringgit means "jagged" in Malay, which refers to the jagged edges of Spanish silver dollars that used to be used in the region.
222. Royal Belum State Park : at Gerik, Perak is one of the largest untouched forest reserves in Peninsular Malaysia. About 3,000 species of flowering plants are found here including Rafflesia, the world's largest flower. 
223. Royal Families : Malaysia has nine distinct royal families, or hereditary state rulers, the highest number in the world. The Malaysian king (Yang di-Pertuan Agong) is elected from these for a 5-year term as ceremonial head of state.
224. Royal Malay Regiment :The Royal Malay Regiment today was not the first Malay Regiment that was formed in Malaya in 1933. In 1801, the British recruited the local Malay in their wars with the King of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) . These troops were admitted to the service of King George II and was called Malay Regiment.
225. Royal Malaysian Air Force: was formed at the Royal Air Base in Kuala Lumpur on 2 June 1958, it began with the arrival of the Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer as its first aircraft in service. 
226. Royal Malaysian Navy: was formed on 27 April 1934 by the British Government at Singapore. It was originally called the Malay Section of the Royal Navy. On 23 May 1952, the Queen Elizabeth II of England bestowed the title "Royal" to the Malayan Navy. 
227. Royal Malaysian Police : or Polis DiRaja Malaysia (PDRM), started during the Era of the Melaka Sultanate where duties were carried by the Temenggung. The formal of the modern Police in Malaya began in 1807 that led to the formation of the first Organised Police Forces at Penang.
228. Royal Museum Kuala Lumpur: the old Royal Palace located at Jalan Istana, Kuala Lumpur. It was originally built as a mansion by a Chinese tycoon and used by the Japanese Governor during World War II. 
229. Royal Museum Kuala Pilah: a former Royal Palace of Negeri Sembilan, built out of wood in 1908 without the use of a single nail.
230. Royal Selangor Visitor Centre: Royal Selangor is the World's largest pewter maker, gives an insight into the world of pewter with interactive exhibits and games. 
231. Rubber Tree : the original batch of Rubber Tree brought by Englishman H.N. Ridley from London's Kew Garden in 1877 can still be seen at the Kuala Kangsar District Office, Kuala Kangsar, Perak. 
232. Rugby: the first Asian Rugby Club emerged in 1925 in Negeri Sembilan. The first purely Malayan inter-state Rugby competition was held in 1934. 
233. Rumah Merdeka: located at Jalan Putra, Alor Setar, Kedah > the residence of Malaysia's first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al Haj. > www.arkib.gov.my/en/rumah-merdeka
234. Rumah Terbalik: Upside-down House, is among the first of its kind in South East Asia. Located at Tamparuli, Rumah Terbalik becomes a place that has been attracting visitors since its opening in 2012. Wander the grounds of Sabahan-style house fully furnished with bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom. car and veranda, in a completely new perspective. This unique house has also been featured in the Malaysia Book of Records for being the first upside-down house in Malaysia.
235. Sailing & Yatching: first introduced to Malaya by the British in 1927 where the first Yatch Club was formed in Port Dickson. 
236. Sam Poh Tong Temple : located at Ipoh is the biggest cave temple in Malaysia. 
237. Sandakan Memorial Park : is a memorial site built in the former grounds of the former Sandakan camp in the Malaysian state of Sabah. The site is dedicated as a memory for all prisoners in the camp who died during the Sandakan Death Marches, and to those died during a march to Ranau during World War II.
238. Sarawak Cave Chambers : at Mulu National Park, Miri, Sarawak was the world's largest natural rock chambers. It can accomodate 40 Boeing 747 without the planes even havig to overlap their wings to fit in. 
239. Seated Buddha Temple (Wat Machimmaram): at Kota Bharu, Kelantan > the largest seated Buddha in Southeast Asia. 
240. Selangor Golf Club: founded in 1893 and the first National Golf Tournament was held in 1902. 
241. Sepak Takraw: a native sport of Southeast Asia, Sepak is the Malay word for "kick" and "Takraw" is the Thai word for the "Woven rattan ball" traditionally used in the game. The first organised competition was held in Pulau Pinang in 1945. The game received International Status in 1965 when it was included in the SEAP Games (SEA Games) in Kuala Lumpur. 
242. Seraya Kuning Siput: (Shorea Faguetiana) - also known as Yellow Meranti , the tallest tropical tree in the world. Located at the Danum Valley Conservation Area in Sabah. Height 100.8 meters. 
243. Sidek Serve : What is known as the “Sidek serve” in badminton was invented by the Malaysian Sidek brothers in the early 1980s. It caused the shuttle to move in a deceptively, erratic manner, and which confused both opponents and officials. It was later banned by the International Badminton Association.
244. Signal Hill Observatory Platform:  in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, is a popular tourist attraction offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding areas. It features a high-roofed, UFO-shaped platform and is accessible by road from Padang Merdeka or via steps from Australia Place. From the platform, visitors can see modern buildings, Likas Bay, and on a clear day, the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. It's also a popular spot for watching sunsets.
245. Snake Temple: Located in Bayan Lepas about 15 km from George Town, Penang > built in 1850 in memory of Buddhist deity Chor Soo Kong. Legend has it that snakes mysteriously appeared of their own accord after the temple was built. 
246. SOGO Shopping Complex: at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur > was previously the first high rise apartment known as Sulaiman Courts which was built in 1957 and had 295 apartments between them. They were demolished in 1986 to make room for the SOGO shopping complex.
247. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple: at Jalan Bandar, Kuala Lumpur is the oldest Hindu Temple in Malaysia, built in 1873. 
248. St. Francis Xavier Church: located at Melaka, was built in 1849 by Reverand Farve, a Frenchman dedicated to St. Francis Xavier,a 16th century Catholic saint who visited Melaka multipel times. 
249. St. George Church: at Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, Penang built in 1816 was the first Anglican Church in Southeast Asia.
250. St.Mary Cathedral : the first brick church to be erected in the country in 1895.
251. Stadhuys : at Bandar Hilir, Melaka was built by the Dutch in 1605 is the oldest remaining Dutch colonial building left in Southeast Asia.
252. Strait of Malacca : The richest unrecovered treasure from a sunken ship lies on the seafloor in the Strait of Malacca in Malaysia. In December 1511, the Portuguese ship Flora de la mar was returning to its home carrying the largest treasure that the Portuguese navy had collected when, unfortunately, the ship sank. Today, the area is patrolled by modern-day pirates. 
253. Street of Harmony: a short walk along Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling in Penang known as Street of Harmony, demonstrate how the Island's 4 main communities can coexist peacefully. There is the St.George Church, the first Anglican Church in Southeast Asia, the Goddess of Mercy Temple, spiritual centre for Chinese community, on the same street, visitors can find the Sri Maha Mariamman Kovil, the oldest Hindu temple on the Island and further along the street is the Kapitan Keling Mosque, built by Tamil Muslim community. 
254. Submarine Museum : located at Dataran 1 Malaysia in Klebang, Melaka was the first and only submarine museum in Malaysia. It is a decommissioned Agosta 70 Class submarine named SMD Quessant from France. 
255. Suffolk House:Located at Jalan Ayer Itam, Penang > served as the residence of Sir Francis Light, the founder of Penang Island in 1786. The house is available for social events and wedding. > www.suffolkhouse.com.my
256. Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery : located at Kuala Kangsar, Perak was the first concrete palace to be built in Perak. 
257. Sultanate of Kedah is one of the oldest sultanates in the world, established in AD 1136. 
258. Sungai Batu Archaelogical Site: The Sungai Batu Archaeological Site, located in the Bujang Valley of Kedah, Malaysia, is one of Southeast Asia's most significant ancient archaeological discoveries. Believed to date back to around 788 BC, it is considered one of the oldest known civilizations in the region.
259. Sungai Lembing Museum: was established to commemorate the heyday of Sungai Lembing as the richest town in the state of Pahang, producing major tin ore. Once upon a time, this town was like the EL-Dorado of the East in Malaya because it was home to a special English officer's village in the Kenau River Valley. However, since 1984 all that luxury has disappeared due to the fall in tin prices. The uniqueness of this museum is that it is housed in a building that was once the residence of the mine officer himself, which still retains the architectural features of the British era.
260. Sungai Pahang: The longest River in Peninsular Malaysia (475 km). 
261. Sungai Rejang : at Sibu, Sarawak was the longest river in Malaysia (563km). 
262. Sungai Sedim : Tree Top Walk : situated at Karangan,Kedah - one of the world's longest Tree Top Walk. it takes visitors on an exhilarating adventure through a lush rainforest canopy. 
263. Sungai Yak Yah : Firefly Sanctuary: the site of Malaysia's largest firefly sanctuary. It is located by the village of Kampung Ibok, 13 km from the town of Chukai, in the district of Kemaman, Terengganu.
264. Sunway Lagoon: at Bandar Sunway, Selangor had the world's largest man-made sandy surf beach as well as Asia's tallest slingshot ride.
265. Swallow Reef : or Pulau Layang-Layang an Oceanic atoll of the Spratly Island administered by Malaysia. The Royal Malaysian Navy has maintained a presence on the reef since 1983. The atoll lies some 300 km north-west of Kota Kinabalu. 
266. Swimming: began at club level in 1903. Malaya sent its first swimming entrants to the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956. 
267. Sybil Kathigasu: a gallant nurse who sacrified herself in the fight against the Japanese and treated the people on the hill. She was the only Malaysian Woman to be awarded the George Medal, the highest British award for bravery. 
268. Taiping Lake Garden : opened in 1880, is the first cultivated gardens in Malaysia. 
269. Talalla Brothers : two Malaysian who served with the British Royal Air Force during the Second World War.They are Cyril Talalla and his brother Henry Talalla served with the RAF Spitfire Squadron. Henry Talalla, a pilot in 182 Squadron was killed in action during the Battle of Normandy. There is Jalan Talalla in Kuala Lumpur and Route Henry Talalla at French. 
270. Taman Burung Kuala Lumpur: Located within the Perdana Botanical Garden, the KL Bird Park is home to more than 3,000 birds of 200 Malaysian and foreign species. It is one of the world's largest covered bird parks. Species include Mandarin ducks, hawk-eagles, hornbills and flamingos.
271. Taman Negara: at Pahang is the oldest Natural Rainforest in the world,  older than the Amazon Rainforest, has more than 10,000 species of Plants. Initially called King George V National Park before Malaysian Independence in 1957. 
272. Taman Negara Niah : Located within Miri, Sarawak, the site of the Niah Caves which are an archaelogical site, where human from 40,000 years ago have been found. This is the oldest recorded human settlement in East Malaysia. 
273. Taming Sari Tower: located at Bandar Hilir, Melaka has the only gyro tower in Malaysia. 
274. Tamparuli Suspension Bridge: located in a small town of Tamparuli, Sabah. One such significant event was commemorated is a piece of plaque erected in memory of 2 British soldiers who lost their lives on 18 May 1960 in trying to save the life of a local woman. The Tamparuli Bridge song, a folk song created by Justin Lusah in 1977. 
275. Tanjung Piai: located in Southern Johore is the southernmost tip of mainland Asia.
276. Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, Kudat: about 40 km from Kudat town - marks the northernmost tip of Borneo. 
277. Tasik Bera : located 32 km from Jerantut, Pahang is the largest natural freshwater lake in Malaysia and also the country's first Ramsar heritage site.
278. Tasik Kenyir: at Terengganu > the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia and the site of Malaysia's largest hydrelectric dam.
279. Teh Tarik: means 'pulling tea' is one of Malaysia's beloved drinks. It's made by throwing the tea back and forth from one cup into another, without any spillages. 
280. Telekom Malaysia Berhad: the first operator in the Southeast Asia to introduce Nation-wide cellular Communications network with radio coverage composite of 182 075 sq.km area of land and 145 488 sg.km of sea. 
281. Television Malaysia: lauched on 28 December 1963. Colour transmission was launched on 28 December 1978. 
282. Terengganu State Museum : is the largest museum in Southeast Asia, spread across 27 hectares of land in Kampung Losong just 3 km from the city centre. 
283. Terusan Wat Mat Saman : stretching from Alor Setar to Gunung Jerai, built in 1885 was the longest canal in Malaysia.
284. Tree Top Walk & Sungai Sedim: located at Kulim Kedah is one of the world's longest tree top walk. 
285. Tongkat Ali :  a small tree with thick, deep, and straight roots and very common in the forest hills of Malaysia—is called Malay Viagra because it has shown to have a testosterone-like effect on mice. Extracts of tongkat ali are being used in “power drinks” combined with coffee and ginseng.
286. Toong Fong Omnibus: The first Double-Decker bus in Malaya in 1948. 
287. Tsunami Memorial & Gallery: The Kota Kuala Muda Tsunami Memorial & Gallery are poignant reminders of the devastating tsunami which took place on 26 December 2004 following a powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. The Kota Kuala Muda region of Kedah was the worst hit in Malaysia with 10 villages devastated while some coastal areas of Penang, Perlis and Selangor were also affected. 
288. Tualang Tree : the world' tallest tropical tree found in Malaysia, base diameter over 10 feet (3m) and reaches height of around 262 feet (80m).
289. Tun Dr.Mahathir Mohamad : the Oldest Prime Minister in the World at the age of 92 in 2018. 
290. TV 3 : Malaysia's first private network, went on air as a fully commissioned station on 1 June 1984. 
291. Twelve Graves: located at Kampung Kuala Telemong, Terengganu > a tomb known as the Makam Pahlawan Padang Kachung (Warriors tomb), also known as the "Twelve Graves" where 12 Malay fighters died fighting against the British colonialists.
292. Underwater World Langkawi : the largest marine and fresh water aquaria in Southeast Asia. 
293. United Nation 08 Beach : United Nations Beach, also known as UN Beach or Pantai United Nation, is a beach located on Labuan Island in Malaysia. It was named for receiving the UN Environment Programme's Clean Beach Award in 2008. The beach stretches for 9 kilometers along the coast. It's known for its casuarina and coconut trees, and it's a popular spot for viewing sunsets.
294. Utusan Malaysia: Malaysia's newspaper in Malay language. The Utusan Melayu (M) Berhad traces its name and history to year 1938 when Utusan Melayu Press Limited was incorporated in Singapore. The company move to Kuala Lumpur in 1958. In 1964, Mingguan Malaysia, the first newspaper in romanised Malay was published. 
295. Velu Rathakrishnan: hold the world's Heaviest Train pulled by teeth in 2003. He pulled two KTM commuter trains weighing a combined of 260.8 tonnes over a distance of 4.2 meters. 
296. Victoria Bridge : Railway bridge in Enggor, Kuala Kangsar, Perak. It was built in 1897, spanning the Perak River and in one of the oldest railway bridges in Malaysia. 
297. Wang Kelian: in Perlis is the only place in the world where large-scale of cave tin-mining was conducted. 
298. Wat Chayamangkalaram : located at Lorong Burmah, Penang is the 3rd largest reclining Buddha in the world measuring 33 m. 
299. Wat Machimmaram: located in Tumpat, Kelantan > houses a large Seated Buddha that is 30m high and 18m wide, reputedly the largest Seated Buddha in Southeast Asia.
300. Wat Photivihan : A Thai Buddhist temple in the town of Tumpat, Kelantan, approximately 5 km from Kota Bharu. It houses the largest reclining statue of Buddha in Malaysia. This 40m statue was constructed in 1973 with donation from various Buddhist Association in Malaysia and Thailand.
301. Wet World Shah Alam:is one of the longest uphill Water Coaster rides in the world. 
302. White Coffee in Malaysia: Ipoh in Perak is among the world's pioneers of white coffee. Lonely Planet placed Ipoh alongside Chiang Mai in Thailand and Tokyo, Japan on its list of Top 3 Best Coffee Town in Asia in 2018. 
303. Zenxin Organic Park : at Kluang, Johor is the first and largest organic farm in Malaysia.
304. Zoo Johor : one of the oldest zoo in Malaysia and Asia. 

Other Readings:

1. The Smart Local : 15 Unique Guiness World Records Held by Malaysia That confirm only our locals can achieve. 
2. Malaysian Records
3. Malaysia world Records
4. The Fact Life : 60 Interesting Facts about Malaysia.
5. Fact Retriever: 65 Interesting Malaysia Facts

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

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Updated: 20/2/2026:3.44 pm (2 Ramadan 1447H)