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People and Society of Malaysia
Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Malaysia.
Demographic Profile
Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.
- Nationality
- Malaysian(s)
- Ethnic Groups
- Malay and other indigenous 58%, Chinese 24%, Indian 8%, others 10%
- Population
- 33,600,000
- Population in Major Urban Areas
- KUALA LUMPUR (capital) 1.556 million; Klang 1.19 million; Johor Bahru 1.045 million
In-Depth People and Society Profile
Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.
Medical facilities and services are adequate in the larger cities, where you can find Western-trained doctors. The U.S. Embassy can provide a list of English-speaking doctors and hospitals upon request. Psychological and psychiatric medical and counseling services are limited. Serious medical problems requiring hospitalization and/or medical evacuation to the United States can cost thousands of dollars or more.
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