"Do Malaysians Still Live On Trees?"

"Do you still live on trees?"

Whenever people ask me this question, I feel sorry for them. I mean seriously, get real! Does anyone still live on trees now in the 21st century? If an individual has at least a little common sense, he or she will not ask another individual this question. Just because a person is from is from a third world country, that does not mean he or she is uncivilized and still live on trees.

Malaysian definitely do not live on trees. We have the world tallest twin buiding, which is also the world 3rd tallest building and world 5th tallest buiding. Menara Kuala Lumpur, world 5th tallest building stands majestically atop Bukit Nanas (Pineapple Hill) at 421 meters and 94 meters above sea level, is one of the first and perhaps most enduring images a visitor to KL will encounter. It claims to house the highest McDonald's in the world. This tower has an observation deck, where you finally can manage to get a bird's eye view of the city. On the other hand, the Petronas Twin Tower is the 88-storey twin towers that stands majestically at 452 metres. Petronas Twin Tower Kuala Lumpur have been acknowledged by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat as the tallest buildings in the world from year 1997 to 2003.

For those people that ask me the discriminating question whether or not I still live on trees back in my home country, my answer is "No". I personally think some Malaysians might even have nicer houses than a lot of the Westerners. For instance, I love my house in Malaysia. It has all my memory growing up with my family. It is the best house ever. It is spacious, classy and cozy. My house contains all the love I needed. I am a very lucky girl to have my parents as my parents. They not only shower me and my brothers with unconditional love, they also make sure we always have the best.

What I wanted to say is that Malaysian do not live on trees. We have houses build from wood to brick houses and big and busy cities like Kuala Lumpur with countless skyscrappers. Even though the economy of Malaysia still cannot compete with countries like United States, China, Japan or even Singapore, our edifice without doubt can compete with those in the advance countries. "Malaysia Boleh!"

Culture Highlights

I am sure a lot of you have heard of Michael Schumacher the Ferrari driver in the Formula One race. However, how many of you know that Formula One race have actually been held in Malaysia anually? Kuala Lumpur comes alive with the sound and fury of Formula One racing. The Sepang International Circuit entices thousands of racing aficionados to Malaysia from across the world with its white-knuckle curves.

Malaysia is a country with a combination of variety of races, which are the Malays, Chinese, Indians and many other ethnic groups have lived together in harmony for generations. All these cultures have influenced each other, creating a truly Malaysian culture. The largest ethnic groups in Malaysia are the Malays, Chinese and Indians. In Sabah and Sarawak, there are a multitude of indigenous ethnic groups with their own unique culture and heritage. Religious traditions sit in harmony with modern technological advances, and the Buddhist and Hindu minorities coexist peacefully alongside the Muslim majority. This has made Malaysia a prosperous country with living religious history: ancient temples and festivals from across a full range of beliefs are still maintained alongside the metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, allowing visitors to the country to experience a beyond compare cross-section of Asian culture.

Malaysians are difinitely not bashful about celebrating their heritage, and you will difintely be able to find the streets of its cities and villages transformed into carnivals overnight in observance of festivals and holidays ranging from Chinese New Year (Chap Goh Meh) to the Hindu festival of Thaipusam. Lanterns, parades and holiday dishes ensure that no day in Malaysia is like any other. Odds are your visit will coincide with a variety of cultural events. Therefore, get ready to experience Asian culture as never before!

Since Malaysia is a country with colorful cultures, different festivals play a very vital role in not only the Malaysian culture but also in promoting the country's tourism. The Malays celebrate the Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chineses celebrate Chinese New Year, Indians celebrate the Deepavali. There are also other celebration like the Moon Cake festival, Hungry Ghost festival and so forth. In a nutshell, Malaysian might not know how to party like a lot of westerners, but we sure put on some incredible celebration every year. So what are you waiting for? Come to Malaysia and party in our unique way and I guarantee you will have fun.

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Malaysia

"Yy, where are you from?"

"Malaysia? Where is that?"

"Is Malaysia A country?"

There has been a countless number of people asked me this question since I came to the United States.

First of all, Malaysia is a country in Asia. It is located in between Thailand and Singapore as well as above Indonesia. Kuala Lumpur (or K.L. as the locals have dubbed it) is the largest and capital city of Malaysia and also the largest. K.L. is the country's central hub for politics, business as well as modern living and is considered to be the only global city in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is a bustling hotbed of activity, equivalent to that of New York City.

The Federation of Malaysia consist of Peninsula Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Located between 2º and 7º north of the Equator, Peninsula Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea.

An earthly paradise, Malaysia has myriad captivating and only one of its kind experiences to offer every traveler, no matter how seasoned or laid-back. From its lush jungles and rainforests to the wide open vistas of its white sand beaches, Malaysia has a incalculable of tourist attractions and panorama to explore.

Multiculturalism has not only made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise, it has also made Malaysia home to hundreds of gaudy festivals. Malays who make up about 57% of the population are the predominant group with Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest. Malaysians are very laid back, warm and friendly.

One of Malaysia's significant attractions is its extreme contrasts, which is the towering skyscrapers look down upon wooden houses built on stilts, and five-star hotels sit several metres away from ancient reefs.

Malaysia is not only a magnificent country with its diverse culture backgrounds, it is also free from any severe natural disaster such as earthquake, tornadoes, volcanoes eruptions. It is definitely a paradise. I am indeed to lucky bird as I am born in Malaysia, my Paradise, my Home Sweet Home.

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