ABOUT MALAYSIA

Malaysia comprises 13 states and two federal territories - Kuala Lumpur and Labuan (an island off the coast of Sabah). Nine of the states have a hereditary ruler respectively from which the Supreme Head of State, the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (King) is elected every five years.

The government is based on parliamentary democracy. The head of the government, the Prime Minister heads the Cabinet of Ministers.

Manufacturing forms the largest single component of Malaysia 's economy. Malaysia is one of the world's largest producers of rubber, tin, palm oil, timber, pepper and petroleum. Tourism, too, is emerging as a major revenue earner. Malaysia is 8 hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of the
U. S. Pacific Standard Time.

CLIMATE

Malaysia is located 7 degrees north of the equator and is a tropical paradise. The climate is generally warm and humid throughout the year. Temperatures range from between 27 to 32 degrees Celsius during the day and around 22 degrees Celsius at night. There are rainy seasons but there is no fear of a typhoon.

Take a trip up the hill resorts in Malaysia to enjoy cooler temperatures during your term-break. You are advised to wear light clothing especially of cotton.