ImpactGen Know Malaysia Quiz

How long has Malaysia been independent, up to this year?

• 54 years

• 61 years

• 66 years

• 57 years

Answer explanation

Fun fact:

"Merdeka" was not hailed three times, but SEVEN times by Tunku Abdul Rahman on the morning of 31 August 1957.

What is the national dish of Malaysia?

• Roti Canai

• Nasi Lemak

• Satay

• Nasi Kandar

Answer explanation

Fun fact:

Nasi Lemak cost only 10-15 cents in 1957! Now, you can still probably find small packets for around RM2, but most places will sell it for more expensive. You might even find some to be RM25 for a simple plate!

How many stripes are there on the Malaysian flag?

What colour is the top most stripe?

• 14 stripes, Red

• 13 stripes, Yellow

• 13 stripes, White

• 14 stripes, Blue

Answer explanation

Fun facts:

The name of our flag is 'Jalur Gemilang' or 'Stripes of Glory' in English. The original flag only had 11 stripes, until Malaysia was formed in 1963.

Who is our current Prime Minister?

• Muhyddin Yassin

• Anwar Ibrahim

• Mahathir Mohamad

• Najib Razak

Answer explanation

Anwar Ibrahim is our 10th Prime Minister. On social media, he is sometimes referred to as 'PMX' (X means 10 in roman numerals). He was also our Deputy Prime Minister from 1993-1998.

Which state in Malaysia is also called "The Land Below the Wind"?

• Johor

• Sarawak

• Terengganu

• Sabah

Answer explanation

Sabah got its name as "The Land Below the Wind" because it is located below the typhoon belt of East Asia.

Malaysia is home to the biggest roundabout in the world. Guess where it is?

• Sarawak

• Putrajaya

• Malacca

• Perlis

Answer explanation

The name of this roundabout is "Putrajaya Roundabout" and measures 3.4km in circumference and features 15 entry/exit points! (For context, a standard roundabout has 4 entry/exit points).

True or False?

In 1997, Kelantan made a rule that cinema lights will not be switched off to prevent cuddling and kissing.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

As of July 2022, there are no cinemas opened in Kelantan to prevent what the state government terms as 'sinful activities'. 🫣

Which sea/ocean separates Peninsular Malaysia from Sabah and Sarawak?

• South China Sea

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Timor Sea

Answer explanation

States and territories with borders on the South China Sea (clockwise from north) include: mainland China, Macao, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

Our current Yang di-Pertuan Agong is from which state?

• Kedah

• Kelantan

• Perlis

• Pahang

Answer explanation

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong rules for five years each term and is rotated among the leaders of the states of Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Perlis, Terengganu, Kedah, Kelantan, Pahang, Johor and Perak.

We have many Nyonya Kuihs in Malaysia. What is this one in the picture called?

• Kuih Talam

• Pulut Inti

• Onde Onde

• Putu Piring

Answer explanation

Fun fact:

Onde onde originated from Java, Indonesia. Its original name is Klepon.