Today in 1957, Malaysia gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.
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Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.05%
- Full Name: Malaysia
- Location: Southeastern Asia, peninsula bordering Thailand and northern one-third of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia, Brunei, and the South China Sea, south of Vietnam
- Government Type: Constitutional monarchy
- Language: Bahasa Malaysia (official), English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai
- Religion(s): Muslim (or Islam – official) 60.4%, Buddhist 19.2%, Christian 9.1%, Hindu 6.3%, Confucianism, Taoism, other traditional Chinese religions 2.6%, other or unknown 1.5%, none 0.8%
- Capital: Kuala Lumpur
- Population: 29,179,952; 43rd
- Area: 329,847 sq km, 67th
- Comparative Area: Slightly larger than New Mexico
- National Food: Nasi Lemak
- National Symbols: Malayan Tiger; Hibiscus; Durian; Petronas Tower; Bintang Persekutuan (Federal Stars)
- Affiliations: UN, ASEAN, Commonwealth
- Independence: From the UK, August 31, 1957 / Malaysia Day, celebrating the formation of Malaysia, September 16, 1963
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: None (to drink); 18 (to buy)
- BAC: 0.08%
- Number of Breweries: 3
- How to Say “Beer”: bir
- How to Order a Beer: N/A
- How to Say “Cheers”: Slamat minum / Ceria
- Toasting Etiquette: The only times toasts might be given is when you are with Chinese or Indian hosts. The term “Yam Sing” is often used when everyone drinks at the same time.
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 79%
- Wine: 4%
- Spirits: 17%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 0.50
- Unrecorded: 0.32
- Total: 0.82
- Beer: 0.38
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 0.5 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Hours, location
- Advertising Restrictions: Yes
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Yes
Patterns of Drinking Score: 3
Prohibition: None
