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Malaysia, Truly Asia Trivia Quiz

Malaysia is truly Asia. It is a very unique country with a long history. This is a quiz testing you all about Malaysia. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by kaung30. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kaung30

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
238,758

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1414

Question 1 of 10

1. In which specific part of the world is Malaysia? Hint

South West Asia

West Europe

Southeast Asia

North Africa

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the capital city of Malaysia?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Malaysia's motto is "Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu". What is the translation of the motto in English? Hint

Progress and Peace

Peace and Progress

Unity is Strength

Strength is Unity

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Question 4 of 10

4. Malaya got independence from the U.K on which date? Hint

August 31, 1957

August 24, 1958

August 31, 1947

August 27, 1964

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Question 5 of 10

5. Malaysia is the home of the first ever budget airline in South East Asia. Which budget airline was it? Hint

Air Asia

Air Malaysia

Tiger Airways

Air South East Asia

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the beginning of the 21st century, which city in Malaysia was its third largest city and also the 'City of Millionaires'? Hint

Batu Gajah

Taiping

Perak Tong

Ipoh

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the main religion in Malaysia? Hint

Buddhism

Hinduism

Christianity

Islam

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Question 8 of 10

8. What body of water separates Borneo and Singapore? Hint

Malaysia is not separated

Gulf of Thailand

South China Sea

Malaya Sea

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the currency in Malaysia? Hint

Baht

Ringgit

Rupee

Malaysia Dollars

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is Malaysia's central bank? Hint

Bank Negara Malaysia

Exim Bank

Bank Pertanian Malaysia

Sabah Bank Berhad

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which specific part of the world is Malaysia?

Answer: Southeast Asia

Malaysia is in Southeast Asia. It is just north of Singapore and south of Thailand.

2. What is the capital city of Malaysia?

Answer: Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia. The area of the city is 243.65km squared. Its time zone is (UTC+8). Also, it is the largest city in the country.

3. Malaysia's motto is "Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu". What is the translation of the motto in English?

Answer: Unity is Strength

Malaysia's motto is "Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu". In English, it means "Unity is Strength". This motto is included in the Coat of Arms of Malaysia which also includes the crest and the shield.

4. Malaya got independence from the U.K on which date?

Answer: August 31, 1957

Malaya got independence from the U.K on August 31, 1957. The other territories of Malaysia which got independence on September 16, 1963 are Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore.

5. Malaysia is the home of the first ever budget airline in South East Asia. Which budget airline was it?

Answer: Air Asia

Air Asia is the first every budget airline that operates domestic and international flights in Asia. Air Asia has its subsidies such as Thai AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia and Vina AirAsia.

6. In the beginning of the 21st century, which city in Malaysia was its third largest city and also the 'City of Millionaires'?

Answer: Ipoh

Ipoh is the third largest city in Malaysia and also the 'City of Millionaires'. There are around 700,000 people living in Ipoh. It offers a mixture of colonial and modern architecture. In Ipoh, a very interesting place to visit, is the Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary which is of great interest to all nature lovers.

7. What is the main religion in Malaysia?

Answer: Islam

The main religion in Malaysia is Islam and accounts for 60.4% of the population. Buddhism accounts for 19.2%, while Christianity accounts for 9.1%. Finally, Hinduism accounts for 6.3%.

8. What body of water separates Borneo and Singapore?

Answer: South China Sea

The western part of Malaysia is more significant as it has the capital and is more developed. The eastern part is called Borneo. The body of water that separates the two parts is the South China Sea.

9. What is the currency in Malaysia?

Answer: Ringgit

Ringgit is the currency in Malaysia. The abbreviation of Ringgit is RM.

10. What is Malaysia's central bank?

Answer: Bank Negara Malaysia

Malaysia's central bank is Bank Negara Malaysia. Its headquarters is located in the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. The bank was established on 26 January 1959.

Source: Author kaung30

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