Food
This Malaysian dish of coconut rice, sambal, anchovies, and boiled egg is often eaten for breakfast.
What is Nasi Lemak?
Malaysia is divided into Peninsular Malaysia and this island region.
What is Borneo?
This Islamic festival, marking the end of Ramadan, is a major celebration in Malaysia.
What is Hari Raya Aidilfitri?
This Malaysian badminton legend is one of the most recognized athletes in the country.
Who is Lee Chong Wei?
Malaysia is one of the world’s top exporters of this tropical fruit known for its strong smell.
What is Durian?
This popular street food features skewered meats grilled over charcoal and served with peanut sauce.
What is Satay?
This iconic twin skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur was once the tallest building in the world.
What are the Petronas Twin Towers?
This tradition is believed to scare away evil spirits and mark a joyful beginning of the Chinese New Year.
What is lighting firecrackers during Chinese New Year?
This Malaysian-born actress starred in “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
Who is Michelle Yeoh?
This multi-lane tower-topped structure in Kuala Lumpur is a symbol of the nation’s independence.
What is Merdeka 118?
A spicy noodle soup from Penang that combines tamarind, mackerel, and herbs.
What is Asam Laksa?
These two Malaysian cities are UNESCO-listed historic cities o
What is George Town & Melacca?
Colorful rice flour patterns are drawn at the entrance of homes to welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and bring good fortune.
What is drawing kolam during Deepavali?
This former Prime Minister of Malaysia served the longest tenure in office.
Who is Mahathir Mohamad?
Spoken by the Iban people of Sarawak, one of the most prominent indigenous languages in East Malaysia.
What is Iban?
A fusion of Malay and Chinese cuisines, this dish name translates to “mixed rice,” typically featuring coconut milk, curry, and fried anchovies.
What is Nasi Campur?
This mountain, located on the border of Pahang & Selangor, is the highest peak in Selangor.
What is Mount Semangkok
This traditional Malay martial art is both a form of self-defense and a cultural performance.
What is Silat?
This Malaysian singer became an international star after performing a Disney soundtrack in multiple languages.
Who is Siti Nurhaliza?
This tiny but clever animal, central to Melaka's founding story, is featured in many Malay folktales.
What is the Mouse Deer or Kancil?
This flaky flatbread, often served with dhal or curry, is a staple at mamak stalls.
What is Roti Canai?
This is the second biggest national park found on the border of Pahang and Johor.
Endau-Rompin National Park
This harvest festival is celebrated by the Kadazan-Dusun people of Sabah.
What is Kaamatan?
This Malaysian fashion designer has dressed global celebrities like Beyoncé and Rihanna.
Who is Zang Toi?
This majestic bird, which inspired Langkawi’s name, is immortalized in a giant statue at Eagle Square.
What is the Brahminy Kite or Helang?