Fun Facts - Malaysia
Malaysia is famous for this twin-tower skyscraper, which was once the tallest building in the world.
What are the Petronas Towers?
This is the national language of Singapore.
What are Malay, Chinese, English, and Tamil?
This dish, made from rice cooked in coconut milk, is Malaysia’s national dish.
What is Nasi Lemak?
This famous street in Singapore is known for its luxury shopping malls and Christmas decorations.
What is Orchard Road?
Malaysia gained its independence from this country in 1957.
What is the United Kingdom?
This Malaysian island is famous for its white sandy beaches and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
What is Penang?
Singapore is often called the "Lion City" because of this mythical creature.
What is the Merlion?
This dessert, popular in both countries, is made from shaved ice, red beans, and syrup.
What is Ais Kacang?
This historic Sultan’s palace is now a museum in Kuala Lumpur.
What is Istana Negara?
Singapore became a fully independent nation in this year.
What is 1965?
Malaysia is home to the world’s largest flower, known as this.
What is the Rafflesia?
Singapore is home to the world's largest indoor waterfall, located here.
What is Jewel Changi Airport?
A famous snack in Singapore made of fish paste and wrapped in banana leaves is called this.
What is Otak-Otak?
This lush, nature-filled park in Singapore is home to the famous Supertree Grove.
What is Gardens by the Bay?
Malaysia’s first Prime Minister was this leader.
Who is Tunku Abdul Rahman?
This animal is featured on Malaysia’s national coat of arms.
What is a tiger?
This famous Singapore hotel is known for inventing the Singapore Sling.
What is the Raffles Hotel?
This type of Laksa, popular in Penang, has a tamarind-based broth and is known for its sour and spicy flavor.
What is Asam Laksa?
This UNESCO World Heritage site in Malaysia is known for its colonial buildings and historic streets.
What is George Town?
Singapore’s founding Prime Minister who led the nation to independence was this man.
Who is Lee Kuan Yew?
The highest mountain in Malaysia, located in Sabah, is called this.
What is Mount Kinabalu?
This is Singapore’s biggest island (excluding the main island).
What is Sentosa?
A savory pancake filled with egg, onion, and sometimes meat, common in both Malaysia and Singapore, is called this.
What is Murtabak?
This famous mosque in Putrajaya, Malaysia, is known for its pink dome.
What is the Putra Mosque?
Approximately how many people live in Malaysia today?
What is 33.94 million?