Malaysia, located in Southeast Asia, is divided by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (Borneo). Peninsular Malaysia is known for bustling cities like Kuala Lumpur, while East Malaysia boasts lush rainforests and beautiful beaches. The tropical climate is marked by high humidity and temperatures averaging 25°C to 35°C year-round, with two monsoon seasons. Malaysia's diverse cuisine and cultural traditions, which features a blend of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences. Tourists are drawn to Malaysia's natural beauty, such as the beaches of Langkawi, the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands, and Borneo's rainforests with orangutans and pygmy elephants. Cocoa may have been introduced to Malaysia as early as the 1600s, but concrete records indicate that the Portuguese attempted and failed to cultivate the crop on a large scale in the 18th century, and later efforts by British colonialists never achieved significant economic importance. The first successful large-scale cocoa planting began between the 1950-1980s, supported by the government. Production peaked at 225,000 tonnes but has since declined to 500 tonnes, leading Malaysian processing companies to import cocoa beans from other countries. Nonetheless, Malaysia remains the fifth largest cocoa grinder globally, primarily exporting its production in the form of cocoa powder.