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Interesting Facts about Malaysia

Trivia, oddities, and curious tidbits about Malaysia.

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19 curious facts about Malaysia.

When a child loses a tooth they bury their tooth because it is a part of their body and needs to be returned to the earth.
The world's tallest habitable building is the Petronas Towers which is 1,483 feet tall. There are two 88 story towers with a 191 foot long sky bridge which connects them.
Of the many thousand species of insects found in Malaysia, one of the most interesting is the firefly. Along the Selangor River near Kuala Lumpur, thousands of fireflies flash at the same time, on and off like Christmas lights. Scientists cannot explain this phenomenon. Villagers used to put fireflies in bottles to serve as lamps.
In 1842, a British adventurer called James Brooke helped the Sultan of Brunei suppress a rebellion on the island of Borneo. The sultan rewarded Brooke by naming him the Rajah of Sarawak. James's successor as Rajah, Charles, had a son by a local woman. The son came to Canada in the 1880s and lived in Ontario until his death in 1953.

Malaysians are usually addressed by their given names, preceded by Mr., Mrs. or Miss.
Malaysians usually celebrate a child's birth when a child is one month old by shaving the child's head.
The Petronas twin towers in Kuala Lumpur are among the tallest buildings in the world. They are 88 stories (450 metres) high and form part of the Kuala Lumpur City Center complex of buildings.
Rakan Muda is a nationwide program aimed at encouraging youth involvement in sports.
Many divers come to Malaysia to look for treasure in the waters of the Straits of Melaka. Portuguese wrecks filled with gold and jewels, have been found there.
Many Chinese people wear jade for protection. It is believed to bring good luck and good health.