History of
Malaysia
Malaysia
In which year did Malaysia gain independence?
1957
What is the national flower of Malaysia?
Hibiscus
What is the national philosophy with five principles?
Rukun Negara
Who built the A'Famosa?
The Portuguese
Who was Malaysia’s longest-serving Prime Minister?
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
Who is known as the “Father of Independence”?
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Name the highest mountain in Malaysia.
Mount Kinabalu
The Kadazan-Dusun people of Sabah celebrate which harvest festival?
Kaamatan
Which two Malaysian cities are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
George Town & Malacca
Who is Malaysia’s most famous squash champion?
Nicol Ann David
Which European power colonised Malacca in 1511?
Portuguese
Which river is the longest in Malaysia?
Rajang River in Sarawak
The Gawai festival is celebrated by which indigenous group in Sarawak?
The Dayak
Which landmark in Kuala Lumpur was once the tallest building in the world?
Petronas Twin Towers
Which astronaut represented Malaysia in space?
Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor
Which states joined to form Malaysia in 1963?
Sabah, Sarawak, Singapore
Which state is known as the “Rice Bowl of Malaysia”?
Kedah
Which traditional performance combines dance, drama, and shadow puppetry?
Wayang Kulit
The limestone caves with a giant statue of Lord Murugan near Kuala Lumpur are called what?
Batu Caves
Which Malaysian shoe designer became internationally famous?
Jimmy Choo
What was the name of the emergency period from 1948–1960 against communist insurgents?
The Malayan Emergency
Which Malaysian island is famous for its diving spots and clear waters?
Sipadan Island
What traditional martial art is recognised as Malaysia’s cultural heritage?
Silat
This colourful mosque with a pink dome is located in Putrajaya. What is it called?
Putra Mosque
Name the Malaysian-born actress who won an Oscar in 2023.
Michelle Yeoh