Malaysia in pictures

A small but prosperous country with a rapidly growing economy. Meet Malaysia in pictures.

12 PHOTOS

1. Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and the most populous city in the country. The population is over 1.5 million people.

2. The glass floor of a shopping center in Petaling Jaya, a satellite city of the Malay capital Kuala Lumpur.

3. Fountain in front of a shopping center in the city of Shah Alam. Malaysia is home to approximately 29 million people, most of whom live near the capital.

4. Aquarium fish at the night market in Ipoh - a densely populated city north of the capital. The night market is called Pasar Malam and was established 30 years ago.

5. Narrow alley with adjoining wooden houses in Chew Jetty on the island of Penang.

6. Hindu communities make up approximately 8% of Malaysia's population. Near the statue, they celebrate Diwali - the Hindu festival of lights.

7. Residents buy vegetables at a night market in Bukit Rotan, a small town in Malaysia.

8. Observation deck in Kuala Lumpur. On the right, you can see the Petronas Twin Towers, which rise above all other buildings in the capital.

9. The Mosque of the Straits of Malacca also serves as a beacon in the Straits of Malacca.

10. Columns of a newly built building in Shah Alam. There is a growing concern in Malaysia that further commercial development and development could harm the country's environment.

11. Muslims gather for Friday prayers at the mosque at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.