Malaysia

Updated: 24 days ago

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  • Country

Key facts:
  • Country Long: Malaysia
  • Currency: Malaysian ringgit
  • Capital City: Kuala Lumpur
  • Region: South-Eastern Asia
  • Continent: Asia
  • Demonym: Malaysian
  • Latitude: 2°50′N
  • Longitude: 112°50′E
  • Agricultural Land: 85,710.00
  • Forest Area: 191,140.00 m²
  • Land Area: 328,550.00 m²
  • Rural Land: 318,198.00
  • Urban Land: 11,417.60
  • Central Government Debt Pct Gdp: 63.40%
  • Expense Pct Gdp: 17.29%
  • Gdp: 406,306,000,000.00
  • Inflation: 3.38
  • Self Employed Pct: 24.41%
  • Tax Revenue Pct Gdp: 11.24%
  • Unemployment Pct: 3.73%
  • Vulnerable Employment Pct: 20.92%
  • Electricity Access Pct: 100.00%
  • Alternative Nuclear Energy Pct: 1.18%
  • Electricty Production Coal Pct: 42.28%
  • Electricty Production Hydroelectric Pct: 9.28%
  • Electricty Production Gas Pct: 46.60%
  • Electricty Production Oil Pct: 1.16%
  • Electricty Production Renewable Pct: 0.68%
  • Energy Imports Pct: -5.51%
  • Fossil Energy Consumption Pct: 96.63%
  • Renewable Energy Consumption Pct: 5.84%
  • Co2 Emissions: 245,139.00
  • Methane Emissions: 37,175.60
  • Nitrous Oxide Emissions: 9,265.10
  • Greenhouse Other Emissions: -29,431.50
  • Urban Population Under 5M: 6.52
  • Health Expenditure Pct Gdp: 4.12%
  • Health Expenditure Capita: 418.66
  • Hospital Beds: 1.88
  • Hiv Incidence: 0.17
  • Suicide Rate: 5.70
  • Armed Forces: 136,000.00
  • Military Expenditure Pct Gdp: 1.06%
  • Birth Rate: 15.24
  • Death Rate: 6.03
  • Fertility Rate: 1.80
  • Internet Pct: 96.75%
  • Life Expectancy: 75.00
  • Net Migration: 46,165
  • Population Female: 16,596,389
  • Population Male: 17,341,833
  • Population: 33,938,221
  • Women Parliament Seats Pct: 13.57%
  • Rural Population: 7,393,781
  • Urban Population: 26,544,440
  • Press: 2.13
  • Democracy Score: 6.88
  • Democracy Type: Flawed democracy
  • Median Age: 26.30
  • Political Leader: Muhyiddin Yassin (Prime Minister)

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News

Here is the latest on Malaysia:

Title Source Date
Goldman Sachs, Malaysia Attempt Fresh Settlement to End 1MDB ... Bloomberg 2023-09-23
Malaysian nicknamed the ‘Godfather’ jailed in US for rhino horn trafficking Al Jazeera 2023-09-21
Hundreds protest against the Malaysian government after deputy premier's graft charges were dropped ABC News 2023-09-17
Hundreds protest against the Malaysian government ABC News 2023-09-17
PM ‘pleased’ with Malaysia lifting restrictions on Australian cattle DT 2023-09-06
Malaysia lifts ban on Australian cattle imports after disease fears eased Al Jazeera 2023-09-06
Malaysia mulls rules for Google, Meta to pay news outlets for content TOI 2023-09-05
Malaysia calls for ‘strong’ measures on Myanmar as ASEAN meets Al Jazeera 2023-09-05
Malaysia drops corruption case against deputy prime minister DT 2023-09-04
Malaysia drops corruption case against deputy prime minister Al Jazeera 2023-09-04
Malaysia Ringgit (MYR USD) Resurgence at Risk Due to China ... Bloomberg 2023-09-04
Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia reject China's latest South China Sea map TOI 2023-09-01
First Solar Finds That Forced Labor Was Used in Its Malaysian Ops NYT 2023-09-01
Malaysia rejects new China map claiming entire South China Sea Al Jazeera 2023-08-31
India and Malaysia protest China's land claim in a newly published map ahead of the G20 summit ABC 2023-08-31
Country Garden's Malaysia Project to Get New Tax Breaks, PM Says Bloomberg 2023-08-27
Birthday treats as two pandas turn 17 in Malaysia DT 2023-08-23
Malaysia eyes more investments to enlarge EV footprint after landmark Tesla deal CNBC 2023-08-23
Malaysia PM vows to recover Goldman Sachs 1MDB settlement, warns of possible lawsuits CNBC 2023-08-21
Private jet explodes in deadly fireball inches away from motorists on road in Malaysia Independent 2023-08-17
Malaysia jet crash kills 10 people in Kuala Lumpur DT 2023-08-17
Small plane crashes on a Malaysian highway, killing all 8 people on board and 2 on the ground Independent 2023-08-17
Private jet in Malaysia crash-lands along highway, killing 10: video BBC 2023-08-17
Ten killed after private jet crashes on a highway in Malaysia Al Jazeera 2023-08-17
Private jet crashes onto Malaysia highway, killing 10 - police BBC 2023-08-17
Small plane crashes on a Malaysian highway, killing all 8 people on board and 2 on the ground TOI 2023-08-17
Malaysia plane crash: Dashcam vid shows private jet nosedive into busy highway sending fireball across road as 10 killed The SUN 2023-08-17
Passenger jet crashes in central Malaysia DT 2023-08-17
Malaysia plane crash: Terrifying moment jet erupts in fireball on motorway killing 10 Mirror 2023-08-17
Small plane crashes in Malaysia, with at least 9 bodies recovered ABC 2023-08-17
Small plane crashes in Malaysia, with at least 9 bodies recovered ABC 2023-08-17
Small plane crashes in Malaysia, with at least 9 bodies recovered TOI 2023-08-17
Malaysia plane crash: Eight passengers and two on ground killed as jet lands on motorway Mirror 2023-08-17
Malaysia court throws out abuse of power charges against former PM Muhyiddin TOI 2023-08-15
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Yassin acquitted of 4 corruption charges BBC 2023-08-15
Mercedes Targets Luxury Buyers in Malaysian All-Electric Push Bloomberg 2023-08-15
Flight from Australia to Malaysia returns to Sydney due to ‘disruptive passenger’ BBC 2023-08-15
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin acquitted of four graft charges ABC 2023-08-15
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin acquitted of four graft charges ABC 2023-08-15
Malaysia's Anwar Wins Breathing Space as Polls Return Status Quo Bloomberg 2023-08-14
Malaysia's state polls were a 'setback' for Anwar's ruling government, says analyst CNBC 2023-08-14
After checkered results in state polls, Malaysian leader Anwar needs to unite polarized nation WT 2023-08-13
After checkered results in state polls, Malaysian leader Anwar needs to unite polarized nation ABC 2023-08-13
‘Nail-biting win’ for Malaysia’s Anwar as state elections retain status quo Al Jazeera 2023-08-13
The 1975 sued for £2m after Matty Healy kissed male bandmate on stage at Malaysia festival SKY 2023-08-12
Voting begins as Malaysian leader Anwar seeks to shore up his rule in vital state elections ABC 2023-08-12
Matty Healy: The 1975 threatened with legal action after Malaysia festival cancellation BBC 2023-08-07
Watch: Eight pro-LGBT+ protesters detained in Malaysia Independent 2023-08-05
The 1975’s Matty Healy pokes fun at Malaysia ban at Lollapalooza BBC 2023-08-05
Hong Kongers Set to Get Longer Visa-Free Time in Malaysia Bloomberg 2023-07-28
Malaysia's a big draw for China's Belt and Road plans. Finishing them is another story NPR 2023-07-26
ASEAN states should engage bilaterally with Myanmar to resolve crisis, Malaysian leader says Independent 2023-07-26
ASEAN states should engage bilaterally with Myanmar to resolve crisis, Malaysian leader says WT 2023-07-26
ASEAN states should engage bilaterally with Myanmar to resolve crisis, Malaysian leader says ABC 2023-07-26
Debt and lawsuits are piling up around China's railway project in Malaysia NPR 2023-07-25
Matty Healy: Malaysia LGBT community angry at 1975 'white saviour stunt' BBC 2023-07-25
The 1975 band cancel shows after Malaysia gay kiss controversy DT 2023-07-24
The 1975’s Matty Healy slams Malaysian government after being banned for same-sex kiss BBC 2023-07-24
Malaysia's government cancels festival after The 1975's Matty Healy kisses a bandmat NPR 2023-07-23
Festival cancelled in Malaysia after The 1975 protest with same-sex kiss on sta SKY 2023-07-23
The 1975 cancels its shows in Jakarta and Taipei after band's same-sex kiss controversy in Malaysia ABC 2023-07-23
Matty Healy’s same-sex kiss in Malaysia roils some in its LGBTQ community WP 2023-07-23
Malaysia cuts short music fest after British band slams anti-gay laws, singer kisses male bandmat ABC 2023-07-23
The 1975 cancels Indonesia and Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT row BBC 2023-07-23
The 1975 cancels Indonesia, Taiwan gigs after Malaysia LGBTQ row Al Jazeera 2023-07-23
The 1975 cancel Indonesia, Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT controversy SKY 2023-07-23
The 1975 banned in Malaysia after Matty Healy kisses male bandmat BBC 2023-07-22
Matty Healy: Malaysia festival cancelled after The 1975 singer attacks anti-LGBT law BBC 2023-07-22
Pop band The 1975’s set stopped in Malaysia after onstage kiss Al Jazeera 2023-07-22
Malaysia’s first fund investing in an inverse ETF faces hurdles Financial Times 2023-07-21
TikTok Shop strikes 'buy now, pay later' partnership in Malaysia as part of e-commerce push CNBC 2023-07-21
In Malaysia, a mom is contesting her kids' conversion to Islam. It's a landmark cas NPR 2023-07-19
Watchmaker sues Malaysian government for seizing rainbow Pride watches Sky News 2023-07-18
Malaysia charges politician with sedition over sultan remarks Al Jazeera 2023-07-18
Brit girl, 17, rescued from Malaysia's highest mountain after getting hypothermia Mirror 2023-07-17
Swatch sues Malaysia over Pride watch seizures BBC 2023-07-17
Swatch sues Malaysia over seizure of LGBTQ pride watches Al Jazeera 2023-07-17

Population

The country has a total population of 33,938,221 (0.43% of worldwide)

The average net migration is 46,165 (0.1% of pop)

The population density is around 103 ppl/km²

Population distribution

The total population is 33,938,221

The male share is 51.1% and female 48.9%

The urban population represent 78.2% and rural 21.8%

The median age is 26.3

Age distribution:

Age group Pop Share
0 2,557,706 7.54%
5 2,625,928 7.74%
10 2,511,132 7.40%
15 2,674,475 7.88%
20 2,824,323 8.32%
25 2,969,777 8.75%
30 3,056,843 9.01%
35 2,922,535 8.61%
40 2,455,219 7.23%
45 2,040,807 6.01%
50 1,819,888 5.36%
55 1,598,979 4.71%
60 1,334,386 3.93%
65 1,024,293 3.02%
70 704,763 2.08%
75 437,557 1.29%
80 379,611 1.12%
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Location

Malaysia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia

The total country area is 328,550 km² (0.25% of worldwide)

Kuala Lumpur is the capital

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Cities

There are 137 cities in Malaysia in our database, they represent 42.19% of the population of the country altogether

City Population
Kuala Lumpur 1,453,978
Klang 879,887
Johor Bahru 802,525
Ipoh 673,346
Kuching 570,579
Petaling Jaya 520,712
Shah Alam 481,670
Kota Kinabalu 457,375
Sandakan 392,332
Seremban 372,931
Kuantan 366,253
Tawau 306,497
Kuala Terengganu 285,091
Kota Bahru 279,343
Sungai Petani 228,898
Miri 228,227
Taiping 217,658
Alor Setar 217,378
Bukit Mertajam 212,387
Sibu 198,252
Melaka 180,675
Kulim 170,931
Kluang 169,838
Sekudai 159,864
Bandar Penggaram 156,245
Bintulu 151,718
Pasir Gudang 145,739
Bandar Maharani 127,905
Rawang 120,484
Ayer Itam 115,276
Butterworth 107,597
Lahad Datu 105,635
Port Dickson 89,203
Cukai 82,434
Semenyih 80,576
Putatan 78,340
Keningau 77,703
Banting 75,467
Ulu Tiram 75,396
Labuan 73,664
Senai 73,201
Segamat 69,821
Perai 65,322
Kangar 63,894
Kulai 63,765
Jitra 63,492
Teluk Intan 63,357
Semporna 62,686
Temerloh 59,942
Simpang Empat 58,037
Kuala Selangor 55,896
Bukit Baru 55,658
Kota Tinggi 52,746
Pontian Kecil 50,839
Bentong 49,218
Bedong 47,598
Batu Gajah 46,197
Mentakab 42,174
Nibong Tebal 40,085
Raub 40,027
Lumut 39,627
Kuala Kangsar 39,333
Ayer Keroh 37,717
Sungai Siput Utara 37,202
Nilai 36,720
Tangkak 35,111
Jerantut 33,608
Kudat 32,397
Pekan 31,826
Bukit Bakri 30,282
Kuah 30,227
Bidor 30,018
Masjid Tanah 29,185
Tanah Merah 29,120
Serendah 28,483
Tampin 28,240
Tapah 27,864
Parit Buntar 27,322
Sri Aman 27,218
Permatang Kuching 27,193
Yong Peng 27,139
Sungai Besar 26,939
Limbang 26,201
Sungai Udang 26,044
Batu Berendam 25,028
Jenjarom 24,858
Kerteh 24,430
Tanjong Tokong 24,073
Pengkalan Kundang 23,307
Pekan Nenas 23,293
Peringat 23,291
Batu Arang 22,579
Tanjong Sepat 22,339
Mersing 22,009
Labis 21,907
Marang 21,413
Kuang 21,184
Paka 21,044
Kuala Krai 20,874
Lawan Kuda Baharu 20,238
Ayer Tawar 20,185
Alor Gajah 20,163
Batang Berjuntai 20,001
Gua Musang 19,734
Kuala Pilah 19,511
Ranau 19,296
Papar 19,277
Kuala Kedah 19,232
Kampar 19,058
Pasir Mas 19,020
Tanjong Malim 18,184
Simpang Rengam 17,528
Parit Raja 17,440
Bukit Rambai 17,391
Sabak 17,251
Kepala Batas 17,131
Tanjong Karang 16,393
Pantai Remis 16,318
Gurun 15,965
Beaufort 15,855
Kapit 15,771
Kinarut 15,716
Ayer Molek 15,497
Kuala Lipis 15,450
Beranang 14,369
Bemban 14,329
Kuala Perlis 13,917
Sungai Pelek 13,829
Jertih 13,526
Kelapa Sawit 13,239
Buloh Kasap 13,088
Kota Belud 12,825
Tumpat 12,281
Kuala Sungai Baru 12,269
Juru 12,265
Pulau Sebang 11,879
Chaah 11,844

UNESCO sites

There are 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Malaysia:

List of sites

Politics

Malaysia democracy type is: Flawed democracy

Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin is the political leader of the country

Democracy forecast: protests for more democracy are likely

Parity forecast: at this rate of evolution, parity will be reached in 2198

GDP Evolution

The country GDP is 0.41% of worldwide

The GDP per capita is $11,971.93 and the GDP per km² is $1,236,664.13

Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO2)

Latest: 245,139 kt CO2 / yr (0.76% of worlwide)

Artists

There are 2 artists in our database for Malaysia:

Here are 100 of the most prolific ones:

Artist Born Dead
Anthea Alley 1927 1993
Hoy Cheong 1960

COVID-19 Situation

Latest total reported figures for Malaysia

09-Mar Last 7 days vs last week Total
Cases 279 1,466 1.73% 5,044,718
Deaths 0 2 -75.0% 36,967
Case Fatality 0.0% 0.14% -75.0% 0.73%

Reported Covid-19 deaths, Malaysia

There have been a total of 36,967 deaths related to COVID-19 in Malaysia, 0 yesterday and 2 in the last 7 days (-75.0%)

The chart below shows a rolling 7-day average, and includes all corrections made by countries in the past

Reported Covid-19 cases, Malaysia

There have been a total 5,044,718 cases related to COVID-19 in Malaysia, 279 yesterday and 1,466 in the last 7 days (1.73%)

The graph below shows a rolling 7-day average, and includes all corrections made by countries in the past

In literature

There are 417 books about Malaysia in our database:

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