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The
Skyline of Kuala Lumpur
Commonly referred to as K.L., the city has become modern and
prosperous whilst retaining a colourful blend of
Malay, Chinese, Indian, Arab and European cultural influences.
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Waterfall in Forests of Sabah Province
Sabah is
Malaysia's second largest state located on Borneo Island. Sabah is the
home to thousands
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Mount
Kinabalu
South East Asia's Highest Peak
The state of Sabah holds
Malaysia's Mount Kinabalu,
the resting place of the souls
of the departed Kadazan/Dusun peoples. Kinabalu stands
at 4,093 metres and is the highest mountain in South East
Asia. |
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Petronas Twin Towers,
K.L.
The world tallest tower is the Petronas Twin Towers, a 88-storey
building with overall height of 451.9 metres from
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Masjid
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul
Aziz
Shah
The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul
Aziz Shah Mosque in K.L. is presently the largest in Southeast Asia,
accommodating a
maximum of 24,000 people. With it's Dome soaring up to 350 feet above ground
and 170 feet in diameter, and the four minarets rising over 460 feet, it is
the largest religious dome ever built and the tallest standing mosque in the world to date. |
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Malaysia's
Population
Malaysia
has a population of 18 million people. The three dominant races include
native Malays, Chinese and Indians and the indigenous
people of Sabah and Sarawak are Kadazans, Bajaus,
Muruts, Kelabits, Dayaks and Iban Dayaks. |
Wildlife
of Malaysia
Department
of Wildlife and National Parks Mission:
To be an effective and capable institution in conserving and
managing the sustainable use
of diverse wildlife species and habitat.
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The
Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
Built in 1910, this building's design was based on
Moorish architecture,
and was extensively renovated in 1986. It provides air-conditioned
comfort and modern facilities for rail passengers. |
Sunset at Pulau Pangkor
Pulau Pangkar is located in
Perak Province. The word Perak, as it is known in Malay, originates
from the "glimmer of fish in the water" that sparkled like
silver.
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National
Sports Complex
Venue for Commonwealth Games
in 1998, in Bukit Jalil. |
Tropical
Fruit of Malaysia
Among the exotic and delicious tropical fruits of
Malaysia, is the world's largest citrus fruit, the Pomelo, found in Perak.
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Kuala Lumpur's 421 metre tower is
reputed to be the highest in Asia and the fourth
highest in the world. |

KLCC
with World Class
Revolving Restaurant
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As well as it's revolving
restaurant, the tower also serves as a
transmission station for telecommunications, radio
and television. |
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