Architecture
Petronas Towers
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Twin 452-metre towers linked by a sky bridge. They were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004.
Built: 1998 · Style: Postmodern, Islamic motifs
Malaysia: leaders, famous people, culture and history
3 places on the atlas covering architecture, festivals and crafts. Highlights include Petronas Towers, Thaipusam and Songket.
What is on the atlas
- Architecture Petronas Towers
- Festivals Thaipusam
- Crafts Songket
Who leads Malaysia?
| King (Yang di-Pertuan Agong) | Ibrahim Iskandar |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Anwar Ibrahim |
Office-holders as of July 2026. Governments change, so check Malaysia’s official government website for the latest. Full list of heads of state and government.
Famous people from Malaysia
- Tunku Abdul Rahman first Prime Minister
- Mahathir Mohamad long-serving Prime Minister
- P. Ramlee actor, singer and director
- Michelle Yeoh actress
- Hang Tuah legendary Malay warrior
- Lee Chong Wei badminton player
A short, well-known selection rather than a ranking. People pinned on the map appear in the cards below.
Architecture in Malaysia
Festivals in Malaysia
Festivals
Thaipusam
Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia
Devotees climb the 272 steps to the Batu Caves temple, many carrying milk pots or kavadi frames as acts of devotion.
Usually: January–February · Theme: Devotion to Lord Murugan · Months: January, February
Crafts in Malaysia
Crafts
Songket
Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
A handwoven silk or cotton cloth with gold or silver threads added by hand into the weave, worn at weddings and royal ceremonies.
Craft: Gold-thread brocade
How to use this page
This page brings together the people who lead Malaysia today, a short selection of well-known people from Malaysia, and the 3 places pinned for Malaysia on the atlas. Use the buttons at the top to see Malaysia on the map, where you can filter by theme, read a short summary of each pin and follow the link to Wikipedia for the full article. To browse the same themes across the whole world, see the architecture page, festivals page and crafts page.
Questions about Malaysia
Who is the leader of Malaysia?
As of July 2026: King (Yang di-Pertuan Agong): Ibrahim Iskandar; Prime Minister: Anwar Ibrahim. Office-holders change, so check the official government site for the latest.
Who are some famous people from Malaysia?
Well-known people connected with Malaysia include Tunku Abdul Rahman (first Prime Minister), Mahathir Mohamad (long-serving Prime Minister), P. Ramlee (actor, singer and director), Michelle Yeoh (actress) and Hang Tuah (legendary Malay warrior).
What festivals are celebrated in Malaysia?
Festivals on the atlas for Malaysia include Thaipusam. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
What are famous landmarks and buildings in Malaysia?
Notable buildings and sites in Malaysia on the atlas include Petronas Towers. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
What traditional crafts is Malaysia known for?
Traditional crafts from Malaysia on the atlas include Songket. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
How can I explore Malaysia on the map?
Choose See Malaysia on the map above, or search for Malaysia on the atlas. You can filter by theme, drag the Time travel slider to see who was alive and what was standing in different centuries, and open any pin for a short summary and a link to the full Wikipedia article.