Malaysia, where Taek Jho Low originates from, is a country in Southeast Asia which is separated into two regions, Peninsula Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo.
The capital is Kuala Lumpur but the seat of the federal government is Putrajaya. The country is composed of thirteen states and three Federal Territories, with a total population of 28 million people. The countries which border Malaysia are Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. Because Malaysia is close to the equator they enjoy a tropical climate.
Malaysia became a unified state in 1963. Until that time the British Empire had influence over colonies there from the 18th century.
At the end of the 20th century Malaysia experienced an economic boom with concomitant rapid development. Because Malaysia borders the Strait of Malacca, this country is an important international trading crossroad, and global trading is a foundation to their economy. A large sector of the country’s economy is devoted to manufacturing.
Because of Malaysia’s extraordinary biodiversity it is considered one of only 17 countries that are designated as megadiverse.
