1. Malaysia By Chon Goh

2. Malaysia: Map

3. Statistics Total size: 329,750 sq km Population: 25 million Median age: 24.4 years old GDP: $14,400; Growth: 4.4% Ethnicity: Malay 50.4%, Chinese 23.7%, Indigenous 11%, Indian 7.1%, others 7.8% Religions: Muslim 60.4%, Buddhist 19.2%, Christian 9.1%, Hindu 6.3% Languages: Malay (Official), English, Chinese, Tamil (Indian)

4. Historical Background Indigenous for thousands of years Early 1400’s Prince of Sumatra (a large island of current Indonesia) Wealthy state in the 15 th century from spice trade Traders include Chinese, Arabs, and Indians Portuguese take-over in Melaka British

5. Political System Independence: August 31, 1957 Legal System: British common law Chief of State: Paramount Ruler 13 states and federal territory Head of State: Prime Minister Parliament Cabinet: Appointed by PM from members of Parliament

6. A Picture is a 1000 words

13. Doing Business in Malaysia Three major ethnic groups Government Private enterprises Government-backed industries