Information at the beginning of 1999
| Name | Malaysia |
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur |
| Surface | 329 750 km² |
| State leader | Tuanku Jaafan Ibni et Marhum Tuanku Abdul |
| Population | 20.6 millions people |
| Density | 62.4 people/km² |
| Childish mortality rate | 1.3% |
| City population | 54.4% |
| Demographic growth | 2.4%/year |
| Fertility rate | 3.5% |
| Life esperence | 71 years |
| Illiteracy | 16.5% |
| GDP | 87.9 billions dollars |
| Imports | 93.7 billions dollars |
| Exports | 80.6 billions dollars |
| Monaie | Ringgit, written RM: RM 1 = 3.5 US $ |
| Malay population | 48% |
| Chinese population | 34% |
| Indian population | 9% |
| Aboriginal population | 9% |
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