Durian is considered the king of fruits in Malaysia, while mangosteen is known as the queen of fruits and has the ability to cool the body.
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| Malaysia is a multicultural country, with roots in China and India. In addition to the Malays, Malaysia has a large number of other ethnic groups (especially on the island of Borneo) with their own languages. As a result, Malaysia is a melting pot of languages, cuisines and cultures. Photo: Rainstorm. |
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| Because there are many different languages, in addition to Malay, English is also used as an official language in this country. Photo: Malaysia Magazine. |
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| Malaysia is also a hub for street food, with dishes inspired by Indian, Chinese, Filipino and Singaporean cuisine. However, choosing restaurants for meals is not a good idea due to the inconsistent quality and poor service. Photo: Intrepid travel. |
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| You can find many parks, reserves and a large variety of wildlife in Malaysia. It is also home to the world's largest flower, the Rafflesia, which smells like corpses. Malaysia is estimated to have 14,500 species of plants, 200 species of mammals, 600 species of birds, 140 species of snakes and more than 200 species of lizards. Photo: Richard Seaman. |
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| Malaysia is a Muslim country with 62% of the population following Islam, followed by Buddhism and third is Christianity. Therefore, tourists should avoid public displays of affection or wearing off-shoulder clothing. Many places even have “no kissing” signs. Photo: Digital Nomads. |
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| If you love shopping, Malaysia is a great option with plenty of affordable items, even cheaper than anywhere else in the world. Photo: Digital Nomads. |
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| Don’t be surprised if you go to a steakhouse and are only served spoons and forks. Malaysians usually eat with their hands (like Indians) and that’s why they don’t provide knives for diners. Photo: Time Out. |
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| Durian is known as the “King of Fruits” in Malaysia with a more delicious taste than other countries. However, due to its “strong smell”, it is often banned in large hotels. In addition, Malaysia also has a rare red-fleshed durian (Udang Merah). Photo: Year of the durian. |
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| While durian is quite picky about which people eat, mangosteen is loved by most foreign visitors with the title “Queen of Fruits” in Malaysia. Many people think that eating too much durian will cause heat, so mangosteen is a great choice thanks to its ability to reduce internal heat, helping the body feel more refreshed and comfortable. Photo: Marc Andersion. |
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| A sign in Malaysia can use up to 4 languages. Locals even use sentences that mix vocabulary from many different languages. Photo: Wiki. |
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