Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Malaysia  | Brunei Darussalam  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Malaysia | State of Brunei Darussalam |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya | Bandar Seri Begawan |
Latitude  | 2° 0′ 0″ N | 4° 30′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 112° 0′ 0″ E | 114° 40′ 0″ E |
The total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km, and the total area of Brunei Darussalam is 5,765 sq km. Malaysia is bigger than Brunei Darussalam by 325,038 sq km. Malaysia is around 57.38 times bigger than Brunei Darussalam.
Indicators | Malaysia | Brunei Darussalam |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 330,803 Sq km | 5,765 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 325,038 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 127,724 Sq Mile | 2,226 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 125,498 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.3 % | 8.6 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Brunei Darussalam |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kuala Lumpur | Bandar Seri Begawan |
Demonyms  | Malaysian | Bruneian |
Official Languages  | Malay | Malay |
Government Status  | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy | Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Sunni Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 63.5 % | 80.9 % |
The people of Malaysia are called Malaysian, and the people of Brunei Darussalam are called Bruneian.
Indicators | Malaysia | Brunei Darussalam |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Malaysian ringgit | Brunei dollar |
Currency Symbol  | MYR | BND |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +60 | +673 |
Internet TLD  | .my | .bn |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MY | BN |
Indicators | Malaysia | Brunei Darussalam |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Negaraku | Allah Peliharakan Sultan |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | My Country | God Bless the Sultan |
National Animal  | Malayan Tiger | White-bellied Sea Eagle |
National Bird  | Rhinoceros Hornbill | White-breasted Waterhen |
National Flower  | Hibiscus | Simpor |
National Sport  | Sepak Takraw | Football |
National Colors  | Gold and black | Yellow, black, white and red |
Indicators | Malaysia | Brunei Darussalam |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 2nd May, 2025 | Friday, 2nd May, 2025 |
Current Time  | 05:22 AM | 05:22 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) | UTC+8 (Brunei Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) | UTC+8 (Brunei Standard Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Malaysia is [05:22 AM], [Friday, 2nd May, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Brunei Darussalam is [05:22 AM], [Friday, 2nd May, 2025].
So the current time and date in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Malaysia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,308,525, and the total population of Brunei Darussalam as of 2023 is estimated to be around 452,524.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Malaysia had 33,856,001 more people than Brunei Darussalam.
The annual Population Growth in Malaysia is 1.31% and the annual population growth in Brunei Darussalam is 0.95%.
Indicators | Malaysia | Brunei Darussalam |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 15.4 % | 14.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 77.6 % | 79.4 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.08 % | 5.89 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Brunei Darussalam |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Kuala Lumpur | Brunei Town |
Current Time | 05:22 AM | 05:22 AM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Broken Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 25.49 Degree Celsius | 25.99 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0 km/hr, 0 Degree | 2.24 km/hr, 240 Degree |
Humidity  | 93 % | 94 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Brunei Darussalam |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) | 1.76 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 141.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 96.84 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 8.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Malaysia | Brunei Darussalam |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (68 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) | Hypertensive heart disease ( 10.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 13.9 (people per 100K population) | 3.6 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 2.7 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Malaysia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 115 people per 100,000 people in Malaysia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 68 people per 100,000 people in Brunei Darussalam, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Malaysia, spent [ 4.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Brunei Darussalam, spent [ 2.2% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Malaysia | Brunei Darussalam |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 46.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 31.7% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.41 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Malaysia, are 1.43 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Brunei Darussalam.
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