Education
What is the main language used to teach in most Malaysian public schools?
English
Malay
Mandarin
Tamil
It’s Malay!
What is the correct tool to open a coconut?
What tool do you use to crack open a young coconut?
Meat knife
Spoon
Hammer/mallet
Your hands
It’s a coconut hammer/mallet! It cracks a large hole into a young coconut, which you can poke a straw into!
What are some ethnic groups that can be found in Malaysia? (name 3)
What is the capital of Malaysia?
Johor Bahru
Penang
Kuala Lampur
Malacca
It’s Kuala Lumpur!
Which subject is compulsory for passing major exams in Malaysia?
English
Bahasa Malaysia
Mathematics
Science
It‘s Bahasa Malaysia!
Which ingredient does Roti John NOT have?
Sliced onions
Minced meat
Ketchup
Mustard
Roti John does not have mustard!
What percentage of people living in Malaysia are Chinese?
39%
10%
23%
1%
It’s 23%!
Which landmark in Malaysia is known as the tallest twin towers in the world?
KL Tower
Merdeka 118
Petronas Twin Towers
Batu Caves
It’s the Petronas Twin Towers!
True or False: Students must pass a major exam to move from primary to secondary school.
False! In Malaysia, all students are promoted to secondary school despite their exam results, However, the school selection process depends on their results.
What is "Teh Tarik" literally translated to in English?
Milk Tea
Pulled tea
Sweet drink
Sugary tea
It’s pulled tea!
Why is Malaysia so multicultural?
Because it was historically a major trading hub that attracted people of different races.
Because tourists decided to permanently stay there after visiting for trade.
Because the government randomly assigned different cultures to citizens.
Because Malaysia imported cultures to boost its economy
It’s the first option (historically a major trading hub)!
In which state is A Famosa located?
Selangor
Malacca
Sabah
Perak
It’s Malacca! A Famosa is a historic Portuguese fortress.
What is the name of the premier public university located in Kuala Lumpur?
It’s University of Malaya!
This herb is called “Serai” in Malay and imparts a lemony flavour into curries and other dishes. What is it?
Lemon Mint
Lime Leaves
Lemon Grass
Lemon Rind
Why did many Indians migrate to Malaysia during the colonial period?
To open luxury businesses.
Forced relocation after wars.
To work on rubber plantations and railways.
Religious pilgrimage.
The Indians migrated to work on rubber plantations and railways!
The Sultan Abdul Samad Building was built during the rule of which colonial power?
Portuguese
Dutch
British
Japanese
It’s the British colonial powers!
Which of these is the correct order of major Malaysian national exams (from earliest to latest)?
PT3 → UPSR → SPM
UPSR → PT3 → SPM
SPM → PT3 → UPSR
UPSR → SPM → PT3
The correct answer is:
UPSR → PT3 → SPM
Rambutan is the litchi related fruit of Malaysia. Where does it get its name from?
The place it originated from
Because male sheep like to eat it
It is shaped like an egg
Rambut means hair
It’s because “rambut” means hair!
What is the oldest race in Malaysia?
It’s the Orang Asli!
Why is the Langkawi Sky Bridge designed in a curved shape?
To reduce construction time
To allow better panoramic views
To make it look like a roller coaster
To increase ticket prices
It’s to allow better panoramic views!