Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia looks like two open palms on the map. The Malay Peninsula to the west is the southernmost tip of the Asian continent, while the east comprises Sabah and Sarawak. With a population of 30 million, the country is Yelp's 31st international market. Welcome to the Yelp family, Malaysia!
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Malaysia boasts a long and proud history and remains a gathering place for diverse ethnic groups, cultures, and religions. Influenced by Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Javanese, and Sumatran cultures, as well as over 130 different languages, the country is truly a melting pot of Southeast Asia.
Malaysia's diversity extends beyond culture. The country is home to nearly 20% of the world's animal species, making it one of the most biodiverse nations on Earth. Many of these animals can be found in the rainforests of Taman Negara. This tropical rainforest is 75 million years older than the Amazon River!
Malaysian cuisine will never disappoint food lovers. Choose classic laksa or festive dishes -- such as rendang curry. You can enjoy eggs and toast at a kopitiam or try an Indian pancake at a mamak stall.
Yelp Malaysia launches in Kuala Lumpur, the country's largest city and home to the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers. Consumers across Malaysia can now search for their favorite businesses on Yelp.
Miriam Warren, Vice President of Yelp's New Markets division, said that in highly internet-connected Malaysia, the Yelp app and website align perfectly with local needs. "Malaysians own over 40 million mobile devices, and a significant portion frequently use social networks. Given their digital savviness, we believe they will use Yelp to find great local businesses and fall in love with the platform."
Download the Yelp app or visit Yelp.my to explore the diverse world of Malaysia's melting pot. Businesses can simply sign up atbiz.yelp.myto participate, promote for free, and create their own Yelp business pages.
Contact: Nicholas Lembo, Email: nlembo@yelp.com