Most important commodity: Molded plastic chairs, in Malaysia, if they didn't exist everybody would be sitting on the ground.
Top news story: A judicial investigation into suspected corruption around the appointment of the Chief Justice. Much memory loss from high ranking people,typical in these types of cases. Even ex prime minister Mahatir might be called to partake.
National Transport: Buses can take you everywhere you want to, though plane are becoming increasingly competitive. Bus drivers generally think they are driving a standard car and drive in that manner.
State Religion: Islam; however all religions are practiced freely, including Buddhism, Hindu and Christianity - religious holidays are often celebrated as national holidays.
Primary Industry: Palm Oil, these Palm trees are growing all over the country with no sign of abatement.
Year of Independence (Mederka): 1957, most town have a square or park to commemorate this.
Dominant political party: UMNO, very much involved in the independence movement, this party has dominated Malaysian politics ever since. Most national history museums, funded I presume by the government, include information on UMNO and generally put the party in a favourable light.
Economy: Generally good and growing.
People: Generally happy and content with there country. Not overly concerned about the environmental damaged caused by development, some seeing it as a cost that needs to be paid for the good of the people.
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