Malaysia
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| Prime minister | Mahathir Bin Mohamad |
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| Capital | Kuala Lumpur |
| Dialing code | +60 |
| Currency | Malaysian ringgit |
| Points of interest | Petronas Twin Towers |
| Batu Caves | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 405651 |
About Malaysia
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying parts of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It's known for its beaches, rainforests and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European cultural influences. The capital, Kuala Lumpur, is home to colonial buildings, busy shopping districts such as Bukit Bintang and skyscrapers such as the iconic, 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers.
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... Other papers report on a stabbing outside the Home Office in central London, while the Daily Mail reports that the grandfather of London teenager Nora Quoirin says there are unanswered questions about her death in Malaysia...
News Daily: Armed forces fall again, and Korea talks row
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