Malaysia 101
The name of the Malaysian holiday celebrating independence from British rule
What is Hari Merdeka?
This historic city is famous for its red Dutch buildings and Jonker Street.
What is Melaka?
What date is celebrated as Malaysia’s Independence Day (Hari Merdeka)?
What is August 31?
This traditional Malay dish is made by cooking meat with coconut milk, kerisik, and spices until it becomes dry and richly flavored.
What is rendang?
if someone says “He is very kedekut,” what does that mean?
What is stingy / unwilling to spend money?
The famous towers are called this.
What are the petronas twin towers?
This famous tower in Kuala Lumpur has a revolving restaurant near the top.
What is the KL Tower?
Which country separated from Malaysia and became an independent nation in 1965?
What is Singapore?
This Kelantanese rice dish is famous for its blue-colored rice, often served with budu, fried chicken, and ulam.
What is nasi kerabu
What does “tapau” mean when someone says, “I want to tapau this”?
What is “Takeaway”?
he name of the traditional Malay martial art recognized as part of Malaysia’s cultural heritage
What is silat?
This famous Hindu temple is located inside limestone caves just outside Kuala Lumpur.
What are the Batu Caves?
In what year was Malaysia formed?
What is 1963?
This Peranakan dish is a spicy, coconut-milk-based noodle soup often served with shrimp and fish cake.
What is nyonya laksa?
What does “makan angin” literally mean, and what does it actually refer to?
What is “Eat wind” — going on a trip / sightseeing?
Malaysia’s national flower is a red hibiscus. This is its Malay name.
What is bunga raya?
This is the highest mountain in Malaysia, located in Sabah.
What is Mount Kinabalu?
In what year did Malaysia gain independence from British rule?
What is 1957?
This dish consists of rice noodles served with a thick, sweet, spicy gravy made from fermented shrimp paste, often topped with boiled egg and cucumber.
What is mee rebus?
If someone says “Mampus lah” after realizing they forgot their assignment, what does it mean?
What is “I’m screwed / I’m in trouble”?
This is the name of the Malaysian state located on the island of Borneo that is famous for its diverse indigenous cultures and the city of Kuching
What is Sarawak?
This famous hill station is known for its cool weather, tea plantations, and strawberry farms.
What is Cameron Highlands?
This is Malaysia’s current Prime Minister.
Who is Anwar Ibrahim?
This dish from Negeri Sembilan is known for its yellow coconut milk gravy and generous use of turmeric and bird’s eye chili.
What is masak lemak cili api?
if someone says “Don’t kaypoh,” what are they telling you?
What is “Don’t be so nosy”?