When was the first time you hear of the word "Malaysia" and what impression does

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  1. WalterPoon profile image70
    WalterPoonposted 11 years ago

    When was the first time you hear of the word "Malaysia" and what impression does it gives you now?

    Malaysia is a small country that is hardly visible on the world map. There are more than 200 countries in the world and I believe that the average person may not even have heard of Malaysia. Tell me when was the first time you heard of the word "Malaysia" and what impression does it gives you then and now? If you have not heard of "Malaysia", say so and then say what comes to your mind when you now hear this word, "Malaysia".

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    ctnahdaposted 11 years ago

    Well,

    I'm proud to be Malaysian...never heard does not mean it doesn't exist.Right?. It's a matter of discovering a tiny spot in world map...

    1. WalterPoon profile image70
      WalterPoonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      No one said that never heard means doesn't exist. Have you heard of Burundi? And would you take the trouble to discover this tiny spot in the world map?

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      ctnahdaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Hehehe....you got me...well, that why you have internet.just google, and you will get the answer popping out in front of your eyes.

      Well to answer you, yes I will take a trouble to look and to find the answer.

    3. WalterPoon profile image70
      WalterPoonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Ctnahda, you are right if you want to know where Malaysia is. But supposing you have never heard of Malaysia and Burundi? If someone tells me Burundi, I would think it is a brand of liquor, LOL.

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      ctnahdaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      LOL...well,maybe you are right....but we should at least do some research before assuming something that we don't know.

    5. WalterPoon profile image70
      WalterPoonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Ctnahda, would I go running to do research every time someone says something I have never heard before? No, right? It all depends on interest. But the mind automatically associates the word with something on hearing it, e.g. nambikei, LOL.

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      ctnahdaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      LOL..WalterPoon,yup...i do agree with you..it based on interest and of course our subconscious mind will always associates it with something that we are familiar with....

    7. WalterPoon profile image70
      WalterPoonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Actually, as a Malaysian, I would like to know how many people know of Malaysia and what their impression of this country. is. A min. of 30 responses is required to make a statistical inference but looking at it, it's hard to even get 5, LOL.

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      ctnahdaposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I guess I just realize that you are Malaysian yourself.LOL

    9. WalterPoon profile image70
      WalterPoonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Why would I bother to ask about Burundi? LOL

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    oldrickposted 11 years ago

    Impression is one of wonder and mystery and that was in 2000 just before I went to live there. I grew to love the country and hope to retire there. Oh and the food...absolutely wonderful!

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      oldrickposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Terima kasi / xie xie !

  4. lilian_sg profile image64
    lilian_sgposted 11 years ago

    Easy question for me. I am Malaysian so when I think of Malaysia I think of family smile

    1. WalterPoon profile image70
      WalterPoonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      LOL, I thought the first thing that comes to your mind would be: "I better hold my handbag tightly!"

  5. Evane profile image49
    Evaneposted 9 years ago

    It's when one of my aunt was going there to work and now, for me, Malaysia is a developing country with strong ties to Filipinos.

 
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