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Malaysia's mix of cultures, primitive tribes, jungles, tropical beaches, coral reefs, friendly people, exciting bazaars, mountain climbing, orangutans, batik factories, great food and resorts are its chief attractions.
Malaysia has fervently embraced modern technology. It boasts two of the world's tallest skyscrapers and a huge "cyber" center for computer businesses. But it still has some of the world's most remote jungle, one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant old ports and an atmospheric colonial hill station.
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Malaysia Dilutes Its System of Ethnic Preferences
Najib Razak, Malaysia’s prime minister, announced a rollback in the system of ethnic preferences that has defined the political system for decades.
Jewelry Born of an Asian Fusion
Peranakans, Straits-born Chinese, developed their own hybrid culture, fusing their Chinese heritage with local Malay influences. This can be seen in the jewelry they wore, now in a Singapore show.
A Plant That Thrives When Used as a Toilet
 Nepenthes lowii, a pitcher plant found in Borneo, gets its nutrition from tree shrews, which use the plant as a toilet.
New Research on Malaysia’s Odd, Elusive Tapir
 The Malay tapir, the largest of the world’s four tapir species, remained largely invisible to science until recently.
Expanding Into a Downturn
 Tony Fernandes, chief executive of AirAsia, says he has built his business by not being afraid of contrarian trends.
Malaysian Court Orders Reinstatement of Opposition Minister
The court’s action effectively undoes the recent takeover of the state government orchestrated by Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Escaped Bali Terror Suspect Is Caught in Malaysia
 A suspect who embarrassed Singapore last year by disappearing through a bathroom window in a high-security prison has been caught, officials said.
Political Struggle in Malaysia Heats Up
 A day of bare-knuckled politics underlined the divisions between the country’s embattled governing party and a resurgent opposition.
In Malaysia, Everyday Rhythms
 Liew Seng Tat’s film is providing a delicious, quirky example of what the camera can do just by being an unhurried observer.
Button Wins for 2nd Time in Malaysian Grand Prix
For nearly an hour the cars and drivers sat parked on the starting grid. The rain got weaker, but the sky became darker as evening approached, and 52 minutes later, officials announced that the race would not restart.
He Who Dares Wins: A Test of the Sponsors’ Nerve
In the downturn, Formula One could be successful at attracting new advertisers or sink with the financial crises.
Malaysia: Premier Announces Resignation
Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi relinquished the presidency to Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Scandals Cloud Succession in Newly Unsure Malaysia
 Despite being slammed by the global economic downturn, the main worry for the Malaysian government is its dysfunctional political system.
Malaysian Legislator Charged With Sedition
A longtime opposition figure in Malaysia was charged with sedition for allegedly insulting a member of the monarchy.
In Quest for Equal Rights, Muslim Women’s Meeting Turns to Islam’s Tenets
Frustrations with religious edicts, such as bans on yoga and styles of dress, drew several hundred Muslim women to a conference in Malaysia over the weekend.
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