Malaysia

Malaysia(マレーシア, Marēshia) is a fan-made character in the series Hetalia: Axis Powers. Her human name is Maya Lisa (マヤ・リサ). '

Appearance
Malaysia is a teenage girl who has long dark-brown hair with long fringe, parted to the right side of her face (sometimes middle) and amber eyes. She wears a modernized Baju Kurung with various patterns printed on it (Mostly flowers) but she'd rather wear a T-shirt and a pair of black or dark blue 3/4 pants so she can be able to move around more. She is always wearing a Hibiscus flower on her head to represent the national flower of Malaysia.

She always dresses to impress when it comes to New Year celebrations and other celebrations. She wears a simple red qipao during Chinese New Years and a purple Sari during Deepavali. Most of her clothes are flower patterned.

Personality and Interests
Malaysia is easy influenced by other country's lifestyle or teachings. She often find others' culture interesting and tries to follow them. Since she is surrounded by other Asian nations, she would always observe their daily routines and follows it. Because of that, she has a varied culture. She looks up to most nations (especially America, Japan, Russia, German, China and England), resulting her to follow their way of lives so that she could follow their footsteps and be successful like them one day.

She's known to be outspoken, and never hesitating to voice her own opinion. She also tends to use sarcastic phrases a lot, often mocking the words of others. Malaysia likes solving problem in court rather than fighting because she doesn't want to get involved in unnecessary/nonsense fights.

She's very hardworking, especially in her studies, always aiming to reach the top (although she doesn't often reach it because of Japan). She gets disappointed easily, but sets herself new goals just as easily.

Unlike England, Malaysia is a very good cook. But in contrast with France, her cookings are rather classic and traditional. She often uses a variety of plants, spices and ingredients others would not dare to try. With the tropical temperature, her country also provides a large variety of fruits, and is often found eating various fruits such as mangoes, jackfruit, durian and longans.

She also has a love for music. Everytime during weddings or other celebrations, she would held a karaoke. She mostly enjoys playing guitar, but she can play other traditional instruments as well, since culture and tradition makes up a big part of her. It is shown that she is capable of composing traditional music, but lacks in making pop music, even though she has a very good taste in nowadays' music.

She has a verbal tic of adding 'lah' or 'mah' to the end of her sentences. Same as China, she is a sucker for cute things such as Hello Kitty, Rilakkuma and chibi dolls. (To the point she actually opened "Hello Kitty Land") She also inherited his way of saying "aiya" when she's troubled but she's pronounce it as "haiya" rather than "aiya". Her favourite colours are mostly yellow and orange.

In the past, Malaysia has a very cheerful, big-hearted, curious and girly personality. She would seek protection from her siblings and loves making new friends with people from all over the nation. She often asks about other nation's cultures and how they live on their daily basis. She was very fascinated when he heard about all the different cultures from all of her friends. Because she was alone for most of her early life, she's very scared of loosing people who are dear to her. When people started to ignore her (in her imagination, they're just busy at times), she would pull a prank on them just to get their attention. After being invaded over and over again, Malaysia grew traumatized. She would question herself why was she treated like that and finally came to the conclusion she was being too soft and weak. In the end, she decided to throw away all of her past personality and become stronger and less-feminine.

Despite her tomboyish and sometimes Amazonian like determination; she is actually a coward and is afraid of almost all the nations in the world. Being under the influence of England the longest, she also seem to have quiet a tsundere-ish personality. When the other nations are troubled, she would always say "That's not my problem so I don't have to deal with them". But in reality, she wanted to help them but doesn't know how to since she wasn't powerful enough. Even so, she would help the best she could, even if it wasn't all that helpful. She would give foods and clothes to those people in need. But due prevent people from complimenting her because she's isn't used or fond of it, she would said that "They're just leftovers".

Malaysia is a very grateful person and appreciates every little help that people done to her. But because of her tsundere personality, she would tell them she didn't need their help and she's capable on her own. When England helped her, she was very grateful and almost thanked him. But after England says that he helped her not because he wanted to but because she'll trouble him if she did her work wrongly, Malaysia annoyingly replied that she never needed his help, saying he's just getting in her way and dashed off, saying that she's an idiot of ever thinking of thanking him.

Name
Her name "Maya" means "Illusion". "Lisa" is a short version of her name during her time in England's hand, but "Lisa" means "God is my oath". When her name "Maya" and "Lisa" are combined, it can form the word "Malaysia". China called her "Fu Rong" when he lived with her, meaning "Hibiscus" in Chinese. When she was under the control of England, Arthur named her Alisa Kirkland, which means "Noble Sort".

Early Age
She was born without any parents and lives in a forest. She likes planting and eating many tropical fruits especially Mangoes and Bananas. One day, China sailed to her country. He became friends with her and lived there for a long time. He always steamed Chinese buns for her and taught her a lot of Chinese cultures. She enjoys her time with China very much. After a few years, China, believing that Malaysia had grown to be a strong girl, bid goodbye to them. Malaysia thanked China for everything that he has done for her a bid goodbye to him as well. Malaysia was continued living her life without anyone taking care of her.

One day, he met a boy who was Singapore. They became friends and she taught him all the Chinese cultures that China once taught her. Much to her shock, Singapore's knowledge of Chinese cultures were greater than hers, making her sometimes jealous. They grew up together but after some time they got separated, leaving her all alone again.

In 1511, The Portugal siblings, who back then were known as the Portuguese Empire, saw little young Malaysia growing up with no parents decided to raised her. She was happy to have someone raising her. They grew up close together and considered each other as brothers and sisters.

But in 1641, North and South Portugal were defeated by the Dutch later known as Netherlands and he conquered Malaysia until the year 1798. Dutch watched Malaysia grew up into a teenage and decided to let her go because preferred Indonesia over Malaysia. Malaysia eventually fell into the hands of England in year 1826. There she met up with Singapore once again but they never really had a chance to talk to each other. Malaysia never really liked the way England treated her but would be quiet about it since she hates hearing him nag all day long. Malaysia has asked England to let her go countless times but he refused, saying that he needs her. His words would sometimes flattered Malaysia but she would always prefer to be ignorant about it.

In year 1941, World War II began Japan had his Generals attacked and torture Malaysia because she didn't betray China like Japan did. Unknowingly to Japan, his generals wanted to kill Malaysia. Malaysia fought back but she was too weak against Japan. Singapore tried to help her but fail and surrendered to Japan. England and Australia also tried to help her but they failed. Germany, Prussia and Italy tried to convince Japan's generals to stop, but he refused and said it was for the sake of progress. Finally, Japan tried to stab Malaysia but was stopped by America. Due to Japan's fear of America, Japan had no choice but to surrender and hand over Malaysia back to England.

After the war, Japan apologizes to Malaysia and promise her not to attack her ever again. She accepts his apology but still seem to be terrified of him. In 1957, England finally decided to let go of her, saying that she should live her life in freedom. After being freed Malaysia doesn't want to get involved in unnecessary/nonsense fight.

Northern Portugal
Main Article Portugal (João Henrique Lisboa-Carriedo)

She was first raised by North and South Portugal, they grew close together to the point of treating each other as brothers ans sisters. But due to her being taken away by other nations, she lost most contact with them. After being freed, she hugs them tightly saying that she missed them very much.

Southern Portugal
Main Article Portugal (Maria Cabral Evora-Carriedo)

Their relationship was so close that they see each other as brothers and sisters. But after Mlaysia was taken away, their relationship became distant. But they still care for each other.

Spain
She met Spain, when his brother and sister, North and South Portugal introduced her to him. Malaysia was just as close to him as she was close to his siblings.

Japan
When they first met, Japan was nice to Malaysia. But after he found out Malaysia was a close friend of China, he started being furious of her. After some time he started to torture her and almost stabbed Malaysia. After Japan realized his wrong doings to her, he felt deeply regretful and apologized to her. Malaysia accepted his apology but seems to still be afraid of him. Whenever Japan tried to talk to Malaysia, she would startled for awhile and answers cowardly. This made Japan feel even regretful and uneasy towards Malaysia.

As time passes, Japan tries to be as friendly and soft as possible to Malaysia to let her overcome her fear of him. After some time, Malaysia finally overcame her fear and even gained respect for Japan. She would admire his work and effort and even asked for his advice sometimes.

They started to get along with each other and Malaysia started calling him "Abang/Nii-San". She eventually gained an otaku side like Japan and would often buy mangas with him during free times. Japan would also buy her snacks and Japan goodies at times.

South Korea
Malaysia has an idol crush on South Korea. Always complimenting him "handsome" or "charming". She would often squeal and blushes whenever she meets him. She loves his voice and would always listen to his songs. There was one time when Korea sang for her while playing his guitar and she literally fainted.

England
Malaysia was under the control of England for over 100 years. During this time, she had little control over her own assets, which were almost entirely run by England. He mostly used the Malaysian islands as bases for ships when trading in China.

Due to his bossy nature, she grew annoyed at him over the years. She would always ask him to free her but he would refuse, saying that he needs her. England's words would sometimes flatter Malaysia, making her slightly blush about it. But she would prefer to stay ignorant about it. England would also help Malaysia at her times of need and she would be grateful about it. But after he helped her he would be prideful of himself and made Malaysia annoyed of him once more.

Now free from him, she tends to turn a blind eye when seeing him, and enjoys making fun of him behind his back but she was usually caught and end up getting a long lecture from him. But despite to all that, she would sometimes feel lonely without his presence and tends to make fun of him just to get his attention.

Singapore
Malaysia's childhood friend. They met after China left and grew up together. She would often get jealous of him because of his knowledge of Chinese cultures are better than her. They were separated before Malaysia met the Portugal Sinblings but meet once more during England's colonization.

After being freed from England, Singapore and Malaysia got engaged but was declined after a few years due to some disagreements.

Although Malaysia and Singapore are always fighting and arguing with each other (Mostly because of Malaysia's pranks), they still deeply cared for each other. They are often seen with each other either fighting or talking about ther daily lives. They also help each other out if needed.

Indonesia

Malaysia's older sister. Their languages are somewhat similar to each other, and can converse with one another to a certain extent. They both share the island of Borneo, with some states belonging to Malaysia and the others to Indonesia.

They always have arguments over things that they wanted. Malaysia was once jealous of Indonesia because Netherlands chose Indonesia over her but she got over it after some time. Despite them always having arguments over every little thing, they love each other greatly and Malaysia respects Indonesia as her older sister.

Philippines
They remain a friendly bond with each other and Malaysia also sees her as a sibling.

Brunei
Although not often shown, their relationship remains friendly.

Germany
Malaysia met Germany and his brother Prussia while being occupied by Japan. She sees him as the type of guy who was wound up too tight, and too serious. She does not approve of his methods of conquering nations and thinks that his boss is a lunatic. She was initially bothered by him she got use to him because of Prussia. At the end of the war and following the abolition of Prussia, she eventually becomes friends with him, and because she wants to be closer to him since he is Prussia's brother, and Malaysia and Prussia were best friends.

Prussia Malaysia knew Prussia via his brother Germany. She also has very close connections to Prussia, even though he isn’t around anymore. Even though she admits that he is a bit of a narcissistic jerk who brags a lot over minor victories and sad losses, she does understand him, she actually has a bit of a crush on him, because he is just so manly and strong. She thinks that Gilbert’s behaviour is so because he desires to become a great powerful immortal nation, which is kind of similar to her own ambitions. Malaysia and Prussia became best friends, which is very shocking to many other nations as many consider Prussia to be a total jerk. Maya was also very sad when he lost his status as a nation and lost most of his home to Poland, Russia and Lithuania, she truly misses him and wishes for a way for him to become a true nation again. She also seems to fear that her fate will be the same as Prussia’s as Malaysia sees herself in the exact same situation as Prussia and that she to will lose her status as a nation. At the end of the war and following the abolition of Prussia, Malaysia eventually becomes friends with Germany, and because she wants to be closer to him since he is Prussia's brother.

Austria
Malaysia met Austria and Hungary when she spent time with Germany in Europe. She doesn’t really like Austria or Hungary because they are somewhat boring and uncool. She usually says “I prefer to hang out with Prussia and Germany Nii-sama because their way more fun and better even if one of them is a Narcissist”, this cause the two to think that Malaysia is crazy.

Hungary
Malaysia met Austria and Hungary when she spent time with Germany in Europe. She doesn’t really like Austria or Hungary because they are somewhat boring and uncool. She usually says “I prefer to hang out with Prussia and Germany Nii-sama because their way more fun and better even if one of them is a Narcissist”, this cause the two to think that Malaysia is crazy.

N. Italy
When Malaysia met Italy, she didn’t quite like his foolishness him, his intense laziness and patheticness. It is noted that Malaysia is one of the few females that the Italian siblings is unable to charm. But she does not hate him or act antagonistic towards him, she does however tell him to get a life and start taking things seriously.

S.Italy (Romano)
Malaysia completely hates Romano, because she thinks of him as a total bastard. He is whiney, lazy, arrogant, rebellious and pathetic and a total pig. It is noted that Malaysia is one of the few females that the Italian siblings is unable to charm. She may not act antagonistic towards North Italy, but when when it comes to Romano she immediately slaps him and tells him that the only bastard and jerk around is him, she does so whenever he talks bad about Spain saying don’t you dare bad talk Spain Nii-sama.

Canada
Malaysia is one of the only few nations who acknowledge Canada. Likewise Canada seems to be one of the few nations in the world who doesn’t seem to scare Malaysia (or be scared of her).