Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. the country shares land borders with Thailand, Indonesia and Brunei. It is linked to Singapore by a narrow causeway and a bridge, and also has maritime boundaries with Vietnam and the Philippines.

Appearance
He always is seen wearing a hoodie or a jacket. Normally he would wear outfits as so in the picture or the Malayan Tiger Hoodie. Sometimes, Malaysia wears Baju Melayu (which is his traditional clothes). He also wears slippers and trainers.

Personality
Malaysia is another Islamic country. He is somewhat charismatic and tries his best to control the situation. He knows when to be playful and when to be strict. Even if he keeps on the traditional culture, he also doesn't forget that he lives in the modern world. He is sometimes helpless, especially in terms of finance and would always look for help, but he never forgets to return it.

Interests
He likes doing normal stuff such as reading and all. Malaysia tends to talk a lot, especially about money. He likes having to play both modern and traditional games. (It's so nostalgic for him) He is also easily interested in ways to improve himself, also secretly has an interest in Japan's culture and way of living.

History
Evidence of modern human habitation in Malaysia dates back 40,000 years. In the Malay Peninsula, the first inhabitants are thought to be Negritos. Traders and settlers from India and China arrived as early as the first century AD, establishing trading ports and coastal towns in the second and third centuries. Their presence resulted in strong Indian and Chinese influences on the local cultures, and the people of the Malay Peninsula adopted the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism. Sanskrit inscriptions appear as early as the fourth or fifth century. The Kingdom of Langkasuka arose around the second century in the northern area of the Malay Peninsula, lasting until about the 15th century. Between the 7th and 13th centuries, much of the southern Malay Peninsula was part of the maritime Srivijayan empire. By the 13th and the 14th century, the Majapahit empire had successfully wrested control over most of the peninsula and the Malay Archipelago from Srivijaya. Islam began to spread among Malays in the 14th century. In the early 15th century, Parameswara, a runaway king of the former Kingdom of Singapura linked to the old Srivijayan court, founded the Malacca Sultanate. Malacca was an important commercial centre during this time, attracting trade from around the region.

In 1511, Malacca was conquered by Portugal, after which it was taken by the Dutch in 1641. In 1786, the British Empire established a presence in Malaya, when the Sultan of Kedah leased Penang Island to the British East India Company. The British obtained the town of Singapore in 1819, and in 1824 took control of Malacca following the Anglo-Dutch Treaty. By 1826, the British directly controlled Penang, Malacca, Singapore, and the island of Labuan, which they established as the crown colony of the Straits Settlements. By the 20th century, the states of Pahang, Selangor, Perak, and Negeri Sembilan, known together as the Federated Malay States, had British residents appointed to advise the Malay rulers, to whom the rulers were bound to defer to by treaty. The remaining five states in the peninsula, known as the Unfederated Malay States, while not directly under British rule, also accepted British advisers around the turn of the 20th century. Development on the peninsula and Borneo were generally separate until the 19th century. Under British rule, the immigration of Chinese and Indians to serve as labourers were encouraged. The area that is now Sabah came under British control as North Borneo when both the.

In the Second World War, the Japanese Army invaded and occupied Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore for over three years. During this time, ethnic tensions were raised and nationalism grew. Popular support for independence increased after Malaya was reconquered by Allied forces. Post-war British plans to unite the administration of Malaya under a single crown colony called the "Malayan Union" met with strong opposition from the Malays, who opposed the weakening of the Malay rulers and the granting of citizenship to the ethnic Chinese. The Malayan Union, established in 1946, and consisting of all the British possessions in the Malay Peninsula with the exception of Singapore, was quickly dissolved and replaced on 1 February 1948 by the Federation of Malaya, which restored the autonomy of the rulers of the Malay states under British protection. During this time, mostly Chinese rebels under the leadership of the Malayan Communist Party launched guerrilla operations designed to force the British out of Malaya. The Malayan Emergency lasted from 1948 to 1960 and involved a long anti-insurgency campaign by Commonwealth troops in Malaya. On 31 August 1957, Malaya became an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations. After this, a plan was put in place to federate Malaya with the crown colonies of North Borneo (which joined as Sabah), Sarawak, and Singapore. The date of federation was planned to be 31 August 1963 so as to coincide with the anniversary of Malayan independence; however, federation was delayed until 16 September 1963 in order for a United Nations survey of support for federation in Sabah and Sarawak, called for by parties opposed to federation including Indonesia's Sukarno and the Sarawak United Peoples' Party, to be completed.

Federation brought heightened tensions including a conflict with Indonesia as well continuous conflicts against the Communists in Borneo and the Malayan Peninsula which escalates to the Sarawak Communist Insurgency and Second Malayan Emergency together with several other issues such as the cross border attacks into North Borneo by Moro pirates from the southern islands of the Philippines, Singapore being expelled from the Federation in 1965, and racial strife. This strife culminated in the 13 May race riots in 1969. After the riots, the controversial New Economic Policy was launched by Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak, trying to increase the share of the economy held by the Bumiputera. Under Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad there was a period of rapid economic growth and urbanisation beginning in the 1980s. The economy shifted from being agriculturally based to one based on manufacturing and industry. Numerous mega-projects were completed, such as the Petronas Towers, the North-South Expressway, the Multimedia Super Corridor, and the new federal administrative capital of Putrajaya. However, in the late 1990s, the Asian financial crisis almost caused the collapse of the currency and the stock and property markets.

Family

 * Lanfang Republic: Malaysia's actual father,most people don't know that he was Malaysia's actual father.


 * United Kingdom - Malaysia's adopted father, both have good relations.
 * Singapore - His half-brother,totally regret when kicking Singapore out from Malaysia.
 * USA - Adoptive brother,your are my best ally and my largest trading partner!
 * Canada - Adoptive brother,first to recognize me and stop send your plastic to my clay!!
 * Australia - Brother,always there to help me.
 * New Zealand - Sister/brother, don't cry because of Christchurch shooting.
 * Netherlands - Half-father/mother (Dutch Malacca 1641-1825)
 * Portugal - Also half-father (Portuguese Malacca 1511-1641)
 * ASEAN - Son.
 * Malay Empire - Father

Friends

 * Indonesia (half-brother) - It's a love-hate friendship! Sometimes I hate his guts for his pranks and teasing, but sometimes he can be really chill and nice. A good friend when you really need him. Still gotta watch him though to make sure he doesn't pull anything. (Fan usually ship them)
 * The Philippines - A really good friend, actually... A best friend. I really like him. When he needs me I always got his back and when I need him, he does the same. (Fan sometime ship them)
 * Japan - Good friend. Has a nice culture.
 * South Korea - Friend.
 * Thailand - Another best friend.
 * Cambodia - Friend,sorry because abusing your maid.
 * Vietnam - Friend
 * Russia - Thank you for getting me into space,friend. Love your fighter jet(SU-30)! And remember when my fishermen rescue Russian Empire survivng crewmen of Zhemchug cruiser. Let's hope you not responsible for crash of MH17.
 * China - We were best and old ally and friend since Ming Dynasty was born.
 * USSR - You maybe an enemy to my family and most of my friend,but that doesn't prevent us to be ally and friend.
 * Ukraine - Crimea must be with you! And damn make sure you did not destroy my plane.
 * France - Thank you for your support to make me fully 'developed'.
 * Germany - Friend,help me in economy.
 * Poland - Thanks for the tanks! (Get it?) I give you a 'Halal' food certificate!
 * Kosovo - Don't worry,forget about Serbia. I will be there to help you.
 * EU - My friend! And remember,I'm maybe second largest palm oil producer but that doesn't mean I have to trade my palm oil to you every single time!
 * Palestine - Keep fighting against Israel,me and Indonesia will convince the world that Israel is bad.
 * Belarus - Thank you for repairing my damaged aircraft.
 * Singapore (Ex- brother) - If you haven't separated from me...I might, just might be a little bit richer than I am now...

Opinions
Indonesia - Well....he's good and all but we do fight once in a while. Despite having an almost similar language we do get along well. He's very religious I can say so the least but all in all, he's a very mature guy.

Singapore - You are one of the most richest countries in ASEAN after Philippines and Thailand and also Vietnam. Argh...I wish you were still by my side. Well at least you try not to ignore my request for lending me money, when you do, Brunei is always there for me.

Brunei - Ah...it's such a lovely thing to have you as a neighbour! I mean there is going to be a bridge soon to be interconnecting with two of the other states so...i'd get to see you more often!

Japan - You may have invaded me, twice, when UK was still reigning over me but then again, your imports are always the best but expensive...

Thailand - I love your beaches! They're always clean and it's a nice place to relax. I hope you'd be able to teach me how! It's nice having you as a friend.

UK - What can I say? After your reign on me for about.... a few hundred years? We've been using your language for international barriers and speaking. Even though it's complicated, it's still the best way to overcome my weakness in speaking English!

Netherlands - Your not much of a mother i'd want to have a long time ago but if it weren't for yo, Malacca wouldn't be renounced as the most Historical site! Thanks for leaving such a scary yet beautiful memory!

Australia - You are the greatest person ever! Helping me with so many stuff, but just make sure people don't keep migrating to your place, or i'd be lonely!