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Malay is the official language of the Malaysia and Islam is the official religion .
Ethnic Groups: 59% Malay and other indigenous, 32% Chinese and 9% Indian.
Languages: Malay (official), English, Chinese dialects, Mandarin, Hakka dialects, Cantonese, Tamil and numerous tribal languages.
Religion: Muslim (primarily Malays), Buddhism (Chinese), Hindu (Indian), Christianity, Confucianism, Taoism and tribal religions.
The major Malaysian festival are:-
Hari Raya Puasa , which marks the end of Ramadan with three days of joyful celebrations.
Hari Raya Haji marks the successful completion of the hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) with a two-day feast of cakes and sweets.
Chinese New Year , in January or February, is welcomed in with dances, parades and much good cheer.
Thaipusam in late January is one of the most dramatic Hindu festivals .
The Kota Belud Tamu Besar is a huge tribal gathering held in May at Kota Belud near Kota Kinabalu in Sabah.
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