Malaysia is not the southernmost point of Asia. The southernmost point of Asia is actually located in Indonesia, specifically on the island of Java. The point is called the Southern Extreme Point of Asia and is located at the coordinates 8° 4′ 28″ S, 110° 23′ 17″ E. This point is located in the Indian Ocean, south of the city of Semarang on the north coast of Java.
However, Malaysia is located in Southeast Asia and is one of the countries located near the southern part of the Asian continent.
