Malaysia, Truly Asia

1. Lembah Bujang in the foothills of Gunung Jerai is believed to be the location of an old Malay Langkasuka Empire, holding ruins that may date back 1,500 years.

2. Tun is the most senior federal title and there can be no more than 25 living recipients at a time.

3. The largest cave chamber in the world is Sarawak Chamber in Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak, which can easily accomodate a Boeing 747-200.

4. CINEMA came to Malaya in 1933 with the screening of Laila Majnum, based on a Sanskrit play of two ill-fated loves, directed by B.S. Rajhans and produced by the Singapore-bsed Motilal Chemical Company.

5. BURSA Malaysia, formerly known as the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, dates back to 1930 when the Singapore Stockbroker's Accociation was set up to deal in securities in Malaya.