What are the specialties of Singapore and Malaysia?
Singapore is a famous free trade port with a concentration of world-class goods, and as the center of Southeast Asia, a variety of goods with local characteristics are also countless, and the abundance of goods and a good shopping environment attracts tourists from all over the world. Orchard Road and its vicinity is the preferred shopping destination for tourists, with many modern hotels and shopping centers in an elegant environment and high-class products. Renaissance Plaza Building sells first-class brand-name goods, Lucky Shopping Center leads the shopping trend in Orchard Road, the British department store Lane Crawford is elegantly decorated and designed, Isetan shopping mall is magnificent, Isetan on one side of the twin towers soaring into the clouds of Singapore's largest shopping malls - Ngee Ann City, and on the other side of the street of brand-name goods stores gathered The other side of the street is a street of designer boutiques with high fashion stores such as Chanel and Tiffany's as well as local department stores Tangs ...... Ngau Chek Shui is a place that is overflowing with Chinese life. It is one of the important business districts that has both high class shopping centers and quaint old stores. In Bugis. Yarra Street, the narrow road is lined with bamboo and rattan stores, silk fabric stores, Arabian carpets, and gemstone stores, as if you have entered the Oriental Nights. Come to Little India, immediately for a strong smell of spices lingering, here are Indian music tapes, CD stores, there are Indian women's decorations store, incense store, spice store, sari store, gold store and so on. Singapore is a paradise for buying all kinds of electrical appliances, and all the products are offered at the most favorable prices to satisfy the customers' desire for good quality at low prices. Stores on Orchard Road sell exquisite Persian, Afghan, Chinese, Pakistani, Indian and Turkish carpets. The most representative local products are the light and soft Badi fabrics with bright colors and exquisite designs. In addition, there are rattan products from Malaysia, rubies from Burma, topaz from India, sapphires and crocodile skin products from Sri Lanka, safflower oil from Chinatown, small carpets and specialty hats from Arab Street and so on. Second, the garden city of Singapore city roads lined with trees, the streets are full of small gardens, small lawns, flowers, grass and green, fresh air, is a small, beautiful, clean and green garden city. Singapore has a variety of flowers, including the national flower - orchids are the most famous, these carefully cared for orchids colorful, fragrant, in the minds of tourists to leave a good impression. Foliage flowers, on the other hand, line the streets, and even ugly poles are decorated with twines of bright red or pale purple flowers attached to free-spreading branches that sway gently in the breeze, opening everywhere, even without human care. On the metal mesh of some condominiums, there is an attractive flower, the Lee Kuan Yew Ivy, named after former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who loved the plant, and so Singaporeans have competed to cultivate it and named it so. Singapore every year to organize "Tree Planting Week" activities, and the number of trees planted each year, the area has provisions. This activity is part of the "Garden City" concept promoted by the Singapore government. The planned planting of trees has resulted in the creation of many green spaces. Garbage collection is also very effective. In Singapore, there is little evidence of the mosquito infestation found in other tropical countries. Transparent and quiet skies, unique flowers and trees, unique churches, sculptures and fountains in the streets from time to time ...... will make your trip to Singapore enjoyable and unforgettable. Third, the culinary capital One of the attractions of traveling to Singapore is that you can taste the delicacies from all over the world. There are not only Chinese, Malay and Indian dishes from the three major ethnic groups in Singapore, but also European dishes from France, Italy and England. Chinese food is rich in variety and is divided into Cantonese, Teochew, Fujian, Sichuan, Shanghai, Beijing and so on. To taste Chinese food, you can go to the luxurious atmosphere of the Fragrant Palace (Cantonese), the outstanding decoration of the Pine Garden (Beijing), the inexpensive Xihu Snacks (Szechuan) and so on; if you want to try the unique flavor of Malay and Indian cuisine, you can go to the luxurious and chic Alkcaff Mansion, which is located in the old-fashioned but elegant, homely atmosphere of the city. old-fashioned but elegant Malay restaurant with a strong family atmosphere; Muthu's Curry Restaurant, famous for its fish head curry, and the curry stores that can be found everywhere on Little India Happy Valley Road ...... Afternoon tea in Singapore is a very popular food culture. Cakes, sandwiches, dim sum and black tea, as an elegant British imported culture, have become a colonial pastime, and among Singaporeans, who eat for pleasure, afternoon tea is becoming more and more plentiful, and extremely colorful. Dim sum includes noodles, pizza, fried chicken, Malay snacks, and drinks include Chinese tea, black tea, coffee, soy milk and so on. The long menu reflects the flavor of Singapore. To taste Singapore's late-night snacks, you have to go to Singapore's hawker centers, where there are no stores, and hawkers operating all over the place are concentrated together, sometimes called "food centers". There are so many hawker centers that it is hard to count, and wherever there are many people, there will be hawkers. For example, from Newton Circle, which is a tourist attraction, to the first floor of high-rise buildings, there are clusters of hawkers with locals as their customers, and these hawkers serve a wide variety of cuisines, ranging from Chinese, Malay, Indian to Western and Japanese cuisine. The prices are cheap and the flavors are delicious. "Hawker centers are an integral part of Singapore's food culture. Characteristics of Malaysia;; country name: Malaysia (Malaysia) Independence Day: August 31 (1957) National Day: August 31 (1957) Disaster Awareness Day: December 26 (2005, the Malaysian government decided to establish. This day was chosen as the national "Disaster Awareness Day" because Malaysia has been struck by natural disasters on this day many times in the past. In 1996, more than 100 people were killed and many houses and properties were destroyed when a strong tropical storm struck the state of Sabah in East Malaysia; on December 26, 2004, the state of Penang and other states in the north of the country were struck by natural disasters. parts of the northern state of Penang and other states were hit by the Indian Ocean tsunami,*** killing more than 60 people.) National Flag: Horizontal rectangle with a length to width ratio of 2:1. the main part consists of 14 horizontal stripes of equal width in red and white. In the upper left there is a dark blue rectangle with a yellow crescent moon and a 14-pointed yellow star. 14 red and white horizontal stripes and 14-pointed star symbolize the 13 states and the government of Malaysia. The blue color symbolizes the unity of the people and Malaysia's relationship with the Commonwealth - the British flag has a blue background, the yellow color symbolizes the head of state, and the crescent moon symbolizes Islam, the national religion of Malaysia. Coat of Arms: In the center is the coat of arms. Above the coat of arms is a yellow crescent moon and a 14-pointed yellow star. The design and colors on the coat of arms symbolize the composition of Malaysia and its administrative divisions. On the upper part of the coat of arms are five sheathed swords, representing the states of Johor, Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan and Terengganu. In the middle of the shield are four bands of red, black, white and yellow representing the states of Selangor, Pahang, Perak and Negeri Sembilan. On the left side of the shield, there are blue and white ripples of sea water and three blue ostrich feathers on a yellow ground, representing the island of Penang. The Malacca tree on the right side of the shield represents the state of Malacca. The left side of the lower part of the shield represents the state of Sabah with strong brown arms holding the Sabah flag. On the right side of the lower part of the shield, there is a red, black and blue bird of prey representing the state of Sarawak. In the lower center of the coat of arms is the hibiscus, the national flower of Malaysia, locally known as "Bangaraya". On each side of the coat of arms stands a red-tongued Malayan tiger, the two tigers hind limbs stepped on a gold band, written on the band motto "unity is strength". A crescent moon and a 14 are also depicted on the coat of arms. National Anthem: "Moonlight" National Flower: Hibiscus. The national flower is the hibiscus, a reddish hibiscus flower used by the Malaysian people as a metaphor for their passionate love for their country. National dignitaries: Sultan Mijan Zainal Abidin, Supreme Head of State, elected as the 13th Supreme Head of State in November 2006, sworn in on December 13 and enthroned on April 26, 2007; Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Prime Minister. He took office in October 2003 and was reelected in March 2004; and Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. Physical Features: Area: 330,000 square kilometers. It is located in Southeast Asia, between the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is divided into two parts, East Malaysia and West Malaysia, by the South China Sea. West Malaysia for the Malayan region, is located in the south of the Malay Peninsula, bordering Thailand in the north, west of the Strait of Malacca, east of the South China Sea, East Malaysia for the Sarawak region and the Sabah region of the combined name, is located in the north of Kalimantan Island. The coastline is 4,192 kilometers long. Tropical rainforest climate. The average annual temperature in the mountainous areas of the interior 22 ℃ - 28 ℃, the coastal plain of 25 ℃ - 30 ℃. Models in traditional dress at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week Population: 26.26 million (as of the end of 2005). Of these, 66.1% are Malays and other aborigines, 25.3% are Chinese, and 7.4% are Indians. Sarawak has a predominantly Iban ethnic group among its indigenous inhabitants, and Sabah has a predominantly Kadazan ethnic group. Malay is the national language and English is commonly used, while Chinese is also widely spoken. Islam is the national religion, and other religions include Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and Zoroastrianism. Group photo: Chinatown in Malacca Capital: Kuala Lumpur (kuala lumpur), with a population of about 1.2 million. Kuala Lumpur Tower with two functions of sightseeing and communication, 466 meters high, is one of the tallest towers in Asia, such as two silver swords straight into the clouds. Kuala Lumpur also epitomizes this multi-ethnic and multi-religious country, with mosques as well as Buddhist and Hindu temples everywhere in the city and some 20 Christian churches. New capital: Putrajaya (putrajaya) Located 35 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur, the Prime Minister's Office and some government staff moved in June 1999, and relocated by 2005; population of about 7,000. Brief history: In the early A.D., the Malay Peninsula was established in the ancient kingdoms of Kathmandu and Wolverine; in the early 1500s, the kingdom of Manshinga, centered on Malacca, united much of the Malay Peninsula and developed into the major international trade center of Southeast Asia at the time. From the 16th century onwards, it was invaded by Portugal, Holland and Britain, and became a British colony in 1911. Sarawak and Sabah were historically part of Brunei, but in 1888 they became British protectorates. During World War II, Malaya, Sarawak and Sabah were occupied by Japan. After the war, Britain resumed its colonial rule, and on August 31, 1957, the United Malaysian States became independent of the British Commonwealth; on September 16, 1963, the United Malaysian States merged with Singapore, Sarawak, and Sabah to form Malaysia (on August 9, 1965, Singapore announced that it was withdrawing). Twin-tower high-rise building built in Kuala Lumpur in the 1990s Administrative divisions: The country is divided into 13 states, including Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang, Perak, Perlis, Selangor, Terengganu, and Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia, as well as three federal districts: the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putra Jaya, the administrative center of the federal government. (Putra Jaya, the administrative center of the federal government). Politics: The Supreme Head of State, the head of Islam and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, is elected by the Council of Rulers from among the hereditary sultans of the nine states of Malaysia, and has supreme legislative, judicial, and executive powers, as well as the power to appoint a prime minister and to refuse to give consent to the dissolution of parliament for a five-year term. The Council of Rulers consists of the hereditary sultans of nine states, including Johor, and the state heads of four states, including Melaka. Its functions are to elect the Supreme Head of State and Deputy Supreme Head of State among the nine hereditary sultans on a rotational basis; to deliberate and promulgate national laws and regulations; to have the final say on national Islamic issues; and to deliberate on major issues concerning the privileged status of the Malays and the indigenous peoples of Sabah and Sarawak. No law relating to the privileged status of the ruler can be passed without the consent of the Council. The Prime Minister of the Cabinet and the State Ministers and Chief Ministers of the States assist at each sitting. The Congress is the supreme legislative body and consists of the Upper House and the Lower House. But the real power is in the hands of the Cabinet. Leaves of Cyathea spinosa, a valuable tree fern known as a living fossil Economy : Rich in natural resources. Production and exports of rubber, palm oil and pepper are among the highest in the world. Before the 1970s, the economy was based on agriculture and relied on the export of primary products. Later, the industrial structure was continuously adjusted, and the electronics, manufacturing, construction and service industries developed rapidly. The country is rich in tin ore and used to be a major tin-producing country in the world, but in recent years the production has decreased significantly, and the tin production in 2000 was estimated to be 6,100 tons. Oil reserves are estimated at 3.9 billion barrels (proved in 1997). Natural gas reserves are 2.27 trillion cubic meters (proven in 1998). In addition, there are minerals such as iron, gold, tungsten, coal, bauxite and manganese. Tropical hardwoods are abundant. Agriculture is based on cash crops, mainly rubber, oil palm, pepper, cocoa and tropical fruits. The self-sufficiency rate of rice is 76%. Since the 1970s, the industrial structure has been continuously adjusted, and the manufacturing, construction and service industries have developed rapidly. In the mid-1980s, the economy experienced difficulties due to the impact of the world economic recession. After the government took measures to stimulate the growth of foreign investment and private capital, the economy improved significantly, and since 1987 the economy has continued to develop at a high speed, with the average annual growth rate of the national economy remaining at more than 8%, making the country one of the notable newly industrialized countries in the Asian region. Tourism is the third pillar of the country's economy, the main tourist attractions are Penang, Malacca, Langkawi, Tioman Island and so on. Currency: Ringgit