Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country located partly on the Malay Peninsula and partly on the island of Borneo. It shares borders with Thailand, Indonesia, and Brunei, and has coastlines along the South China Sea. The capital city is Kuala Lumpur, while Putrajaya serves as the administrative center.

Malaysia is known for its ethnic and cultural diversity, with three major ethnic groups: Malays, Chinese, and Indians, along with various Indigenous peoples. The official language is Malay (Bahasa Malaysia), and Islam is the official religion, though the country practices religious tolerance.