Facts on Malaysia

Total Area
330,000 square kilometres (127,000 square miles)

Political Structure
A federation with 13 states (11 in peninsular Malaysia and 2 in Malaysian Borneo) and 3 federal territories. As a federation, the governance of the country is divided between the federal and the state governments

System of Government
Parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarch

Head of State
DYMM Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin

Prime Minister
YAB Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Hj Abd Razak

Population
27.73 million (2008)

Major Ethnic Groups
Malays, Chinese, Indian, Kadazans, Ibans

Major Languages
Bahasa Malaysia (official language), English, Mandarin, Tamil

Major Religions
Islam, Budhism, Christianity, Hinduism

Time
GMT +8 hours
US Eastern Standard Time +13 hours

Climate Tropical
warm an sunny throughout the year.
Daily temparatures range from 33°C (90°F)
in the afternoon to 22°C (70°F) during the night.

Currency
Ringgit Malaysia(RM) which is divided into 100 sen.

Exchange Rate
The ringgit exchange rate operates on a managed-float regime
against a trade-weighted basket of currencies.

until Tuesday, 31st Mar 2009

Avillion Port Dickson "Romantic Interlude" Package

Avillion Port Dickson is offering their "Romantic Interlude" Package for RM1,008++.

Package includes:
- 3D/2N for 2 persons with buffet breakfast
- Candlelight dinner with a bottle of wine
- Spa Treat

Terms and conditions apply.

Call 1 800 888 550 to book.


Website:
http://www.avillion.com

Thursday, 15th Jan 2009 - Wednesday, 25th Mar 2009

NESCAFE "Rumah Idaman" Contest

Participate in the NESCAFE "Rumah Idaman" Contest and stand a chance to win a house worth RM560,000* (Freehold, gated & guarded community, build up from 2,625 square metres, situated in Puchong Hartamas).

Daily Prizes x 5:
1st Prize - 32" Samsung LCD TV (SSG-LA32A330)
2nd Prize - Sony Digital Video Camera (DCRHC54E)
3rd Prize - Nokia 3G Mobile Phone (6500 Classic)
4th Prize - Canon Digital Camera (A1000iS)
5th Prize - Philips Micro Hi-Fi with DVD (PHP-MCD139B)

* The value is the current selling price of a non-Bumiputra unit which is correct at the time of printing and inclusive of legal fees, disbursements, stamp duty, quit rent and assessment for the property.

To participate buy any participating NESCAFE product, attach 1 proof of purchase with the completed entry form and mail-in.

Terms and conditions apply.

Visit website for more details.

Call 1 800 883 433 for enquiries.


For more detailed info, please visit:
http://www.nestle.com.my/Nestle+In+Your+Life/Contests

Website:
http://www.nestle.com.my