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A. Introduction
West Malaysia is a peninsula in South East Asia with an equatorial climate. The population of Malaysia is approximately 32 million as of January 2019. The Malays make up 50.1% of the population, the Chinese 22.6%, Indigenous Bumiputra (Orang Asli) groups 11.8%, Indian 6.7%, other races including non-citizens 8.8%. Languages: Bahasa Malaysia (national language), Mandarin, Tamil and English. The Malaysian economic and political situation are stable.
B. Religion
Malaysia is a multi-religious society, with Islam being the official religion of Malaysia. However, the Malaysian constitution theoretically guarantees the freedom of religion in Malaysia. Proportion of main religions: Islam 61.3%, Buddhism 19.6%, Christianity 9.2%, Hinduism 6.3%, Confucianism 1.3% and others.
C. The development of True Jesus Church
The True Jesus Church began to be established from 1928 as follows：
1928-1960
• Northern region: Alor Setar, Padang Serai, Sungai Petani, Kulim, Penang– Air Itam
• Perak region: Ipoh, Ayer Tawar, Kampong Kh
• Central region: Klang, Kajang
• Southern region: Seremban, Johor Baru
1961-1999
• Northern region: Butterworth, Penang – Bayan Baru
• Perak region: Sungai Siput, Kampar, Bercham, Chenderong, Bidor Prayer House
• Central region: Petaling Jaya, Subang, Cheras, Gombak, Kajang Utama, Mentakab Evangelical Centre
• Southern region: Port Dickson, Malacca, Bahau, Batu Pahat
• East Coast: Kota Bharu Evangelical Centre
2000-Present
• Northern region: Pengkalan Hulu Evangelical Centre
• Perak region: Tapah Worship Centre
• Central region: Kepong, Botanic, Rawang Evangelical, Sungai Long Evangelical Centre
• Southern region: Skudai Church, Segamat Evangelical Centre, Johor Jaya Worship Centre
There are 28 churches, 4 prayer houses, 8 Evangelical Centers and 5 pioneering areas spreading across four main regions and a sub-region of East Coast as below：
1. Northern region states: Perlis, Kedah and Penang城
2. Perak region states: Perak
3. Central region states: Selangor and Federal Territory
4. Southern region states: Negeri Sembilan, Malacca and Johor
5. East Coast states: Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang
D. Matters to take note of when visiting churches：
Immigration Matters (Visit www.imi.gov.my for more information)
Your passport must be valid for at least six months. You must have at least one blank page required for entry stamp. Permission to enter and remain in Malaysia is at the decision of and discretion of the Malaysian Immigration Department.
Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country. The final decision lies with the Immigration Officer at the entry point.
Types of Visa :
1. Single Entry Visa: This is issued mainly for a social visit. It is normally valid for three (3) months from the date of issue.
2. Multiple Entry Visa: This is issued for business. It is normally valid for a period within three (3) months to twelve (12) months from the date of issue. The validity of the Multiple Entry Visa is one (1) year. Each entry is for 30 days only and the extension of stay is not allowed.
3. eVISA (Online application) can be applied around the world except in Malaysia and Singapore. Eligibility countries are China, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Serbia and Montenegro.
Cuisines served：
Chinese, Indian, Malay, Middle-east, Western, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabian and Thai.
Weather：
The weather in Malaysia is hot and humid all year round, interspersed with tropical rain showers.
o West Coast :
Dry Season: November to February, with sunny and dry weather
Rain Season: April to October, with thunderstorms in the afternoon (which are usually brief).
o East Coast :
Dry Season: April to October, driest months
Rain Season: November to February, tends to have a heavier rainy period and is best avoided during the period. Many of the beach resorts close during these months and would re-open in March.
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