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| − | '''Malaysia''' is a predominantly Muslim country in south-east [[Asia]]. Its capital is [[Kuala Lumpur]], officially abbreviated to ''KL''. Malaysia is a [[federation]] of thirteen [[state]]s, nine of which have hereditary [[sultans]] instead of [[governor]]s. One of these sultans is elected every five years to be the country's [[head of state]], known as the [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]], who is usually referred to in English as the King of Malaysia. However, Malaysia is ruled as a [[federal]] [[parliamentary democracy]], the | + | '''Malaysia''' is a predominantly Muslim country in south-east [[Asia]]. Its capital is [[Kuala Lumpur]], officially abbreviated to ''KL''. Malaysia is a [[federation]] of thirteen [[state]]s, nine of which have hereditary [[sultans]] instead of [[governor]]s. One of these sultans is elected every five years to be the country's [[head of state]], known as the [[Yang di-Pertuan Agong]], who is usually referred to in English as the King of Malaysia. However, Malaysia is ruled as a [[federal]] [[parliamentary democracy]], the head of which is the [[prime minister]]. The country currently experiencing rapid economic growth. |
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Revision as of 13:18, September 1, 2007
Malaysia is a predominantly Muslim country in south-east Asia. Its capital is Kuala Lumpur, officially abbreviated to KL. Malaysia is a federation of thirteen states, nine of which have hereditary sultans instead of governors. One of these sultans is elected every five years to be the country's head of state, known as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, who is usually referred to in English as the King of Malaysia. However, Malaysia is ruled as a federal parliamentary democracy, the head of which is the prime minister. The country currently experiencing rapid economic growth.
External link
- Malaysia rejects Christian appeal, BBC News, 30 May 2007.