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News– PM Modi is on a two-day official visit to Malaysia, focusing on cooperation in artificial intelligence, defence, and the semiconductor sector.
About Malaysia
- Location: It is a Southeast Asian country located just north of the Equator.
- Two Regions: The South China Sea divides it into Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia) and East Malaysia (on Borneo Island).
- Capital: Kuala Lumpur.
- Land Borders: Thailand, Brunei, and Indonesia.
- Maritime Borders: Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam.
- Important Water Bodies: It is bordered by the Strait of Malacca, South China Sea, Celebes Sea, and Sulu Sea.
- Highest Peak: Mount Kinabalu (4,095 m), located in Sabah (East Malaysia).
- Major Rivers: Pahang, Rajang, and Kinabatangan.
- Form of Government: Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system
