11 Fun Facts about Malaysia 


  1. They
    drive on the Left side of the road.
  2. Islam
    is the official religion of the country.
  3. Shoes
    must always be removed when entering a Malaysian home.  Sometimes even in shops you had to take
    your shoes off upon entering.
  4. Never
    use your finger to point at things. 
    You must point with your thumb.
  5. It is
    considered rude to not try something when offered.
  6. The
    official language is Malay (Bahasa Melayu).
  7. The
    average temperature is between 70F to 90F; however, in the jungle the
    temperature was 105-115F.
  8. Most
    of the coffees and teas are sweetened with TONS of sugar.
  9. Times
    Square Mall is the largest mall in Malaysia with 15 floors, a
    rollercoaster, bowling alley, 3 Starbucks, a Wendy’s, and a hotel.
  10. Singapore is just a 5 hour bus ride away from
    Kuala Lumpur
    (capital city).
  11. Tons
    and tons of rice is consumed everyday in Malaysia.