It’s interesting to me that, as a resident of Malaysia these last 15 years, this 66th largest country actually tops many global lists of all sorts. Here are some noteworthy ones I’ve seen over the years.
#1 Most rainfall in Asia
That’s saying a lot because there is a lot of rain in many places in Asia
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This relates to the sway someone in power or authority has over others, including in parent-child relationships.
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#1 Best location for expats to retire in Asia 2021
Unfortunately, it slipped in 2022. But still holds lots of reasons for people to come live.
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#1 Best resort in Condé Nast, 2003 for Pangkor Laut Resort, run by YTL.
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#3 Most lightning storms in the world
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#1 Tallest twin towers in the world
It is none other than the iconic Petronas Twin Towers.
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#2 Tallest building in the world (to be completed in 2023)
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#2 Most expensive place to own a car due to taxes
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#1 Female board members in Asia
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#1 Home to the largest flower in the world
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Lastly, #1 Batik brand in the world!
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We’re proud of the impact we make with engaging hundreds of artisans, and shipping to 40+ countries worldwide. We are also #1 in shopping on TripAdvisor in Kuala Lumpur. Thank you to our amazing customers that helped us reach this huge milestone.
I hope you enjoyed learning more about Malaysia!
- Ryan Blair, Business Development Director