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The name "Malaysia" was adopted in 1963 when the Federation of Malaya (Malay: Persekutuan Tanah Melayu), Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak formed a 14-state federation. Singapore left the federation in 1965 and subsequently became an independent country. Although politically dominated by the Malays, modern Malaysian society is heterogeneous, with substantial Chinese and Indian minorities. Malaysian politics have been noted for their allegedly communal nature; the three major component parties of the Barisan Nasional each restrict membership to those of one ethnic group. However, the only major intercommunal violence the country has seen since independence was the May 13 racial riots of 1969 that occurred in the wake of an election campaign that was dominated by racial issues.
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National umbrella representative body for the travel industry including local tour and travel organisations as well as overseas affiliations. Events calendar, membership services, news articles, and Matta School of Tourism.
http://www.matta.org.my/
Official site by Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Malaysian Ministry Of Culture, Arts And Tourism). Includes industry contacts, festivals, local songs, and photographs of major events.
http://www.tourism.gov.my/
Tourism portal featuring maps and 360 degree views of sights, articles on culture, traditions and spots. Include directory of restaurants, businesses, and hotels.
http://www.virtualmalaysia.com/