Social Notes Back to Top
Food
Source:Culture Grams
Keywords:
Don't eat pork X
Rice X
Fish X
Octopus X
Shrimp X
Nasi Lemak X
Satay X
Chicken or fish curry with coconut milk X
Durian X
Pineapples X
bananas X
papaya X
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Some foods in Malaysia are VERY tasty. In Malaysia,most people don't eat pork they think of it as 'dirty'.
Rice is very popular and they sometimes they eat it with curry. They also eat rice with things like shrimp,octopus
fish,beef and chicken.A very popular dish in Malaysia is something called Nasi Lemak. Nasi lemak is rice cooked
with coconut milk, eaten with eggs,shrimp,peanuts and dried anchovies.Also in Malaysia, Papaya, pineapple
bananas and durian are very popular.
Language Q:What language do people speak in Malaysia?
Source: Culture Grams
Keywords:
Bahasa Melayu X
East malaysia has their own language X
Iban X
Dayak X
Kadazan X
Paragraph:
In Malaysia, Bahasa Melayu is the official language. Most people speak it in Malaysia.
In native groups, especially East Malaysia, have their own language such as Iban, Dayak
and Kadazan.
Games and sports Q:What are some popular sports played in Malaysia?
Source:Culture Grams
Keywords:
sports (popular ones)
Sepaktakraw X (A sport that is mixed with volleyball & Gymnastics)
Badminton X
Soccer X
Field Hockey X
Table tennis X
Competitve Kite flying
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Malaysians play lots of fun games and sports. A very popular game in Malaysia is something called Sepaktakraw.
It is a mix of volleyball and gymnastics. You can't use your hands to hit the ball over the net. You have to use your
legs,back,head or anything to keep the ball of the ground. The Malaysian's favorite sport is Badminton. They also
like Soccer,Field hockey and Table tennis. Another very popular sport is Competitve Kite flying. You fly a kite but
you have knock other kites out of the air.
Values/Beliefs Notes
Holidays:Are there any National Holidays in Malaysia and is there anything different about the days of the week?
Source:CultureGrams (world)
Keywords:
New years day X
Labor day
National day
Agongs birthday
Ramadan
Hari Raya puasa
Hari Raya
Hari Raya Haji
Paragraph:
In Malaysia, most people come from Islam. So, in Islam, the muslim holy day is Friday so in Islamic parts of
Malaysia the weekend is Thursday and Friday. In Malaysia they still celebrate New years Day and the things
like Christmas, thanksgiving, etc. But they always always celebrate Ramadan, Hari Raya, Hari Raya Haji and Hari Raya
Puasa. They celebrate that because Malaysia is an islamic country.
Religion: What are some of the main religions in malaysia?
Source: Book about Malaysia
Keywords:
Islam X
Buddism X
Hindu X
Sikhs X
Islam --> 53%
Buddist --> 17%
Chinese Tradtional Religion--> 12%
Hindu--> 7%
Christian--> 6%
Other--> 5%
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Malaysia is an Islamic Country. So that means most people from Malaysia are Muslims.
Lots of Indian-Malaysians are Hindu or Sikhs. Most Chinese-Malaysians are Buddist. Lots
of Malaysians might not be Christian, but it is still possible that some one from Malaysia
can be a follower of Christiany. Below is a chart of the Religion of the people of Malaysia.
Islam 53%
Buddism 17%
Chinese traditional Religion 12%
Hindu 7%
Christian 6%
Other 5%
Arts Notes Back to Top
The Arts:What are some Tradional performances?
Source:CultureGrams (World edition)
Keywords:
Joget (dance) X
Batik X
Rebana X
geduk X
wayang kulit X
mak yong X
gamelan X
pottery
silk weavings
beadworks
Paragraph:
Malaysians like to do dance and art. One traditional dance is joget, usually performed by couples. While the performance,
instruments such as violin and gong are being played. Malaysians like to play drums. They come in different styles,such as
rebana, a type of drum. They use wooden sticks called geduk to beat the drums. Wayang Kulit is a shadow puppet
theater. Mak yong is kind of like a musical, because it is a musical play. Gamelan is traditional orchestra. Malaysians
also do pottery, silk weavings and beadworks.
Government Notes
Leaders:Who are some important people or kings and sultans from or in Malaysia?
Source:
Keywords:
Every 5 years= new king
nine sultans
prime minister
1 sultan is king every 5 years
whoever is the wife is queen
Paragraph:
In Malaysia, there are nine sultans. Every 5 years, the citizens in Malaysia vote for a king and the king has to be one of
the nine sultans. You can only vote when you are 21. So, a sultan becomes King, then after 5 years of ruling, the job
is passed on to another Sultan. Back to Top
Location Notes Back to Top
Location of Malaysia
Source: Background Knowledge
South Eastern Asia
Petronas Towers X
Hot Summers
No Spring, Winter or Fall (Because on Equator) X
Capital: Kuala Lumpur or KL
Paragraph:
Malaysia is located on the Equator. That means, that Malaysia has no spring, winter or fall. In Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur, there is a landmark called the Petronas towers, also known as the Twin Towers. They are Identical towers in Kuala Lumpur. Since Malaysia is on the Equator, it is very hot. Especially in Summer.
Who were the first people in Malaysia?
Source: CultureGrams
Keywords:
Paramswera Comes rule Malacca (Part of Malaysia)
Orang -Asli was ther first
AD 1400
Paragraph:
The First people in Malaysia were the Orang-Asli which means " people Asli"No one knows where they came from, but it so happens that they were the
first people there. We don't know if any other people were living there. Butthey were at MAlaysia at AD 1400. Also in that time, a ruler called Paramswera
was in Singapore and moved his people to Malaysia.
When was Malaysia found?
Who was the founder of Malaysia?
How tall are Malaysia's Petronas Towers/twin towers?
Why was Malaysia's Petronas towers/twin towers built?
Social.....Values and Beliefs.....Arts.....Economics.....Government......Location
Social Notes
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Food
Source:Culture Grams
Keywords:
Don't eat pork X
Rice X
Fish X
Octopus X
Shrimp X
Nasi Lemak X
Satay X
Chicken or fish curry with coconut milk X
Durian X
Pineapples X
bananas X
papaya X
Paragraph:
Some foods in Malaysia are VERY tasty. In Malaysia,most people don't eat pork they think of it as 'dirty'.
Rice is very popular and they sometimes they eat it with curry. They also eat rice with things like shrimp,octopus
fish,beef and chicken.A very popular dish in Malaysia is something called Nasi Lemak. Nasi lemak is rice cooked
with coconut milk, eaten with eggs,shrimp,peanuts and dried anchovies.Also in Malaysia, Papaya, pineapple
bananas and durian are very popular.
Language Q:What language do people speak in Malaysia?
Source: Culture Grams
Keywords:
Bahasa Melayu X
East malaysia has their own language X
Iban X
Dayak X
Kadazan X
Paragraph:
In Malaysia, Bahasa Melayu is the official language. Most people speak it in Malaysia.
In native groups, especially East Malaysia, have their own language such as Iban, Dayak
and Kadazan.
Games and sports Q:What are some popular sports played in Malaysia?
Source:Culture Grams
Keywords:
sports (popular ones)
Sepaktakraw X (A sport that is mixed with volleyball & Gymnastics)
Badminton X
Soccer X
Field Hockey X
Table tennis X
Competitve Kite flying
Paragraph:
Malaysians play lots of fun games and sports. A very popular game in Malaysia is something called Sepaktakraw.
It is a mix of volleyball and gymnastics. You can't use your hands to hit the ball over the net. You have to use your
legs,back,head or anything to keep the ball of the ground. The Malaysian's favorite sport is Badminton. They also
like Soccer,Field hockey and Table tennis. Another very popular sport is Competitve Kite flying. You fly a kite but
you have knock other kites out of the air.
Values/Beliefs Notes
Holidays:Are there any National Holidays in Malaysia and is there anything different about the days of the week?
Source:CultureGrams (world)
Keywords:
New years day X
Labor day
National day
Agongs birthday
Ramadan
Hari Raya puasa
Hari Raya
Hari Raya Haji
Paragraph:
In Malaysia, most people come from Islam. So, in Islam, the muslim holy day is Friday so in Islamic parts of
Malaysia the weekend is Thursday and Friday. In Malaysia they still celebrate New years Day and the things
like Christmas, thanksgiving, etc. But they always always celebrate Ramadan, Hari Raya, Hari Raya Haji and Hari Raya
Puasa. They celebrate that because Malaysia is an islamic country.
Religion: What are some of the main religions in malaysia?
Source: Book about Malaysia
Keywords:
Islam X
Buddism X
Hindu X
Sikhs X
Islam --> 53%
Buddist --> 17%
Chinese Tradtional Religion--> 12%
Hindu--> 7%
Christian--> 6%
Other--> 5%
Paragraph:
Malaysia is an Islamic Country. So that means most people from Malaysia are Muslims.
Lots of Indian-Malaysians are Hindu or Sikhs. Most Chinese-Malaysians are Buddist. Lots
of Malaysians might not be Christian, but it is still possible that some one from Malaysia
can be a follower of Christiany. Below is a chart of the Religion of the people of Malaysia.
Islam 53%
Buddism 17%
Chinese traditional Religion 12%
Hindu 7%
Christian 6%
Other 5%
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Arts Notes
Back to Top
The Arts:What are some Tradional performances?
Source:CultureGrams (World edition)
Keywords:
Joget (dance) X
Batik X
Rebana X
geduk X
wayang kulit X
mak yong X
gamelan X
pottery
silk weavings
beadworks
Paragraph:
Malaysians like to do dance and art. One traditional dance is joget, usually performed by couples. While the performance,
instruments such as violin and gong are being played. Malaysians like to play drums. They come in different styles,such as
rebana, a type of drum. They use wooden sticks called geduk to beat the drums. Wayang Kulit is a shadow puppet
theater. Mak yong is kind of like a musical, because it is a musical play. Gamelan is traditional orchestra. Malaysians
also do pottery, silk weavings and beadworks.
Economics Notes
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Government Notes
Leaders:Who are some important people or kings and sultans from or in Malaysia?
Source:
Keywords:
Every 5 years= new king
nine sultans
prime minister
1 sultan is king every 5 years
whoever is the wife is queen
Paragraph:
In Malaysia, there are nine sultans. Every 5 years, the citizens in Malaysia vote for a king and the king has to be one of
the nine sultans. You can only vote when you are 21. So, a sultan becomes King, then after 5 years of ruling, the job
is passed on to another Sultan.
Back to Top
Location Notes
Back to Top
Location of Malaysia
Source: Background Knowledge
South Eastern Asia
Petronas Towers X
Hot Summers
No Spring, Winter or Fall (Because on Equator) X
Capital: Kuala Lumpur or KL
Paragraph:
Malaysia is located on the Equator. That means, that Malaysia has no spring, winter or fall. In Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur, there is a landmark called the Petronas towers, also known as the Twin Towers. They are Identical towers in Kuala Lumpur. Since Malaysia is on the Equator, it is very hot. Especially in Summer.
Who were the first people in Malaysia?
Source: CultureGrams
Keywords:
Paramswera Comes rule Malacca (Part of Malaysia)
Orang -Asli was ther first
AD 1400
Paragraph:
The First people in Malaysia were the Orang-Asli which means " people Asli"No one knows where they came from, but it so happens that they were the
first people there. We don't know if any other people were living there. Butthey were at MAlaysia at AD 1400. Also in that time, a ruler called Paramswera
was in Singapore and moved his people to Malaysia.
When was Malaysia found?
Who was the founder of Malaysia?
How tall are Malaysia's Petronas Towers/twin towers?
Why was Malaysia's Petronas towers/twin towers built?
How were people brought to Malaysia?
Who was the first King and Queen?
Who are currently the nine sultans?
Does Malaysia's name mean anything?
How many citys are in Malaysia?