GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 1

Geography of Malaysia

• Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia by area.
• Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Malaysia, is located in Sabah.

World Geography

• Malaysia shares a border with Brunei on the island of Borneo.
• Canberra is the capital city of Australia.

Malaysian History

• The first Prime Minister of Malaysia was Tunku Abdul Rahman.
• The Malayan Emergency spanned from 1948 to 1960, involving guerrilla warfare between Commonwealth forces and the Malayan National Liberation Army.

Science

• Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere.
• Gold is represented by the chemical symbol "Au".

Technology

• Apple was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne.
• "Wi-Fi" stands for Wireless Fidelity.

Malaysian Literature

• "Salina" is a famous literary work by Malaysian national laureate A. Samad Said.
• Usman Awang, a notable Malaysian poet, is known by the pen name Tongkat Warrant.

Movies and Television

• "Jagat" won the Best Film award at the 30th Malaysia Film Festival.
• The animated series "Upin & Ipin" is produced by Les’ Copaque Production.

Malaysian Food and Cuisine

• Rendang is traditionally served during the Hari Raya celebrations in Malaysia.
• Nasi Kandar originates from Penang.

Environmental Issues

• The haze problem in Malaysia is primarily caused by forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
• Taman Negara is a protected wildlife reserve in Malaysia.

Pop Culture

• BTS is the K-pop group with the largest following in Malaysia.
• "Akademi Fantasia" is a Malaysian reality TV show searching for the next big singer.

Malaysian Sports

• Lee Chong Wei is a celebrated Malaysian badminton player known for his multiple All England titles.
• The Malaysian football team won their first AFF Suzuki Cup in 2010.

Animals and Wildlife

• The Malayan Tiger's scientific name is Panthera tigris jacksoni.
• Borneo is famous for its orangutan sanctuary.

Current Events

• Penang recently launched its first public electric bus service.
• Malaysia's government announced its goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 in 2021.

Malaysian Music

• Dayang Nurfaizah is famous for the hit song "Gegar Vaganza".
• The band Search is primarily associated with the rock genre.

Health and Medicine

• Dengue fever is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito in Malaysia.
• The "H5N1" virus is commonly referred to as Bird Flu.

Largest State by Area in Malaysia

• Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia, known for its vast land area and diverse ecosystems.
• Other states for comparison:
  • Selangor
  • Pahang
  • Johor

Highest Mountain in Malaysia

• Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Malaysia, standing at 4,095 meters (13,435 feet).
• Located in the state of Sabah, it is a prominent landmark and a popular climbing destination.
• Other states mentioned for context:
  • Sarawak
  • Perak
  • Kelantan

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