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2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a West Malaysia? Wrong! If the West Malaysia is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about West Malaysia then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
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6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your West Malaysia wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your West Malaysia then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the West Malaysia site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about West Malaysia, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your West Malaysia, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
Malaya or
Peninsular Malaysia (
Malay language:
Semenanjung Malaysia) is the part of Malaysia which lies on the Malay Peninsula, and shares a land border with
Thailand in the north. To the south is the island of
Singapore. Across the
Strait of Malacca to the west lies the island of Sumatra.
East Malaysia (on the island of
Borneo) is to the east across the
South China Sea.
States and territories
It consists of the following 11 states and two federal territories (starting from the North going to the South):
Origin of name
The name 'Malaya' is derived from the name of a river of a similar name found in Sumatra. It is now widely believed by the Malay world that such origins are the sole truth for the basis of the name.
Peninsular Malaysia is also known as
West Malaysia (
Malaysia Barat) or
Malaya (
Tanah Melayu). The term Peninsular Malaysia is used more often than West Malaysia (to avoid the idea that West and East Malaysia are separate
country like West Germany and East Germany used to be until
1990), or Malaya (which is now becoming
Obsolescence due to its connotations of the United Kingdom
colony era).
Nonetheless, all three terms are correct, and the older term Malaya can still be found in many institutional titles, e.g. the
High Court of Malaya, the
University of Malaya, Malayan Railway, etc., as well as in legal contexts in the phrase the
States of Malaya (
Negeri-negeri Tanah Melayu), which should not be confused with the
Malay states. Note that until
1946, the term Malaya usually included
Singapore.
Malaya is also term or word in the Philipine national language, Tagalog (pronunciation: ) . In the language Tagalog the word malaya means free or freedom.
Historical names
The noun "
Malaya" has also been used to refer to
British Malaya as well as the Federation of Malaya. The Malay equivalent could refer either to both entities or as
Tanah Melayu.
Other features
The distinction between West and East Malaysia is significant beyond the sphere of geography, because as well as having a different court structure, the Eastern states have more
Self-governance than the original States of Malaya, for example, maintaining restrictions on
immigration from the peninsula.
Other usage
Malaya is also the name of the
National Forest or sacred garden, equatable to the
Garden of Eden, in the
Shambhala tradition.
References
See also
External links
-
- Malaya (& Singapore) in pictures
Malaya or
Peninsular Malaysia (Malay language:
Semenanjung Malaysia) is the part of Malaysia which lies on the
Malay Peninsula, and shares a land border with Thailand in the north. To the south is the island of Singapore. Across the Strait of Malacca to the west lies the island of Sumatra.
East Malaysia (on the island of
Borneo) is to the east across the South China Sea.
States and territories
It consists of the following 11 states and two federal territories (starting from the North going to the South):
- Northern Region: Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak
- East Coast Region: Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang
- Central Region: Selangor, federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya
- Southern Region: Negeri Sembilan, Malacca, Johor
Origin of name
The name 'Malaya' is derived from the name of a river of a similar name found in Sumatra. It is now widely believed by the Malay world that such origins are the sole truth for the basis of the name.
Peninsular Malaysia is also known as
West Malaysia (
Malaysia Barat) or
Malaya (
Tanah Melayu). The term Peninsular Malaysia is used more often than West Malaysia (to avoid the idea that West and East Malaysia are separate
country like West Germany and East Germany used to be until 1990), or Malaya (which is now becoming Obsolescence due to its connotations of the
United Kingdom colony era).
Nonetheless, all three terms are correct, and the older term Malaya can still be found in many institutional titles, e.g. the
High Court of Malaya, the
University of Malaya,
Malayan Railway, etc., as well as in legal contexts in the phrase the
States of Malaya (
Negeri-negeri Tanah Melayu), which should not be confused with the
Malay states. Note that until 1946, the term Malaya usually included
Singapore.
Malaya is also term or word in the Philipine national language, Tagalog (pronunciation: ) . In the language Tagalog the word malaya means free or freedom.
Historical names
The noun "
Malaya" has also been used to refer to British Malaya as well as the
Federation of Malaya. The Malay equivalent could refer either to both entities or as
Tanah Melayu.
Other features
The distinction between West and East Malaysia is significant beyond the sphere of geography, because as well as having a different court structure, the Eastern states have more Self-governance than the original States of Malaya, for example, maintaining restrictions on immigration from the
peninsula.
Other usage
Malaya is also the name of the National Forest or sacred garden, equatable to the Garden of Eden, in the Shambhala tradition.
References
See also
- Malayan Union
- Malaysia
- Malay peninsula
- Malayan dollar
External links
-
- Malaya (& Singapore) in pictures
Peninsular Malaysia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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