Top 3 Things I Love About Malaysia

Malaysia is a very unique place that satisfies a wide array of interests.

1.  Nature

Malaysia is estimated to contain roughly 20 percent of the world’s animal species.  Landscapes include lush rainforests and mangroves.  Malaysia also has unique aquatic areas that are part of the Coral Triangle.    

2.  Cultural Diversity

One thing I really love about Malaysia is the diversity of the people.  While 50 percent of the population is Malay, well over 20 percent is Chinese.  There is also a fairly large Indian population.    

Something I find very striking, and which I love due to its major significance for freedom, is the religious diversity and tolerance here.  Over 60 percent of the people here are Muslim and there are significant numbers of Buddhists, Hindus, and Christians as well.    

And they all seem to get along just fine.  

I haven’t seen any evidence of tensions in my personal experience, anyway.  Nor have I heard of any in the news or from locals.    

Why is this significant for freedom?

Because it shows what a horrendous farce all of the negative propaganda regarding Muslims is. It is nothing more than a divide-and-conquer strategy (strategy of tension) used by various social engineers to achieve their objectives.   

Realizing this truth could lead to less war, which ultimately leads to more freedom.   

So Malaysia is a shining example of how people really do get along if they aren’t manipulated with fear.    

3.  History

Malaysia, especially Malacca, is in a very unique geographical location, which has made it of vital importance throughout history.    

Why?   

The Strait of Malacca has been a key trade route between China, Indonesia, India, the Middle East, and Europe for many centuries.  This brought about a great deal of violent competition for the control of this key trading nexus point, with the English, Portuguese, and Dutch having the most significant European influence in the area.  Chinese and Muslims also vied for influence in the area.

Some of the results of this history can be seen in various aspects of Malaysia today, especially in Malacca.    

Aspect one:  There are numerous historical landmarks in Malacca.  Some of the more prominent are:

Saint Paul’s Church, built in 1521 by the Portuguese 

The Stadthuys, a Dutch colonial structure from 1650.  It was built as an office for the Dutch Governor.    

A Famosa Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1521.    

There are also numerous museums that a history junkie, like myself, would find interesting.    

Aspect two:  English is spoken throughout Malaysia.    

Aspect three:  Chinese have a large economic influence here.  Many of the small and medium size businesses in Malacca are owned by Chinese.

Aspect four:  60 percent of the population is Muslim.

So there you go.  If you like nature, cultural diversity, and history, Malaysia should be on your list!

Here are some useful links about Malaysia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysia

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2014/05/world-most-important-trade-route/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malacca

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlife_of_Malaysia#Terrestrial_flora 

Thanks for your time and attention!

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