This is an Islamic stone inscription in dicating early Islamic influence. Located near Berang River in Terengganu. Founded 1887 near Kuala Berang. Read more about Inscribed Stone.
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 |  on March 30, 2004 |
The earliest Islamic culture found in Malaysia is the Batu Bersurat about 1400ad (about 600 years ago) 14th Century Islamic Inscriptions on Stone Text translation. This is an Islamic stone inscription in dicating early Islamic influence. Located near Berang River in Terengganu. Founded 1887 near Kuala Berang. Read more about Inscribed Stone. |
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| Christmas | | |
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 |  on January 11, 2003 |
The spirit of Christmas is felt very much in Malaysia, especially in hotels, department stores and homes of Christians. Christmas trees, decorations, brilliant lights, Santa Claus and carols add to the festive air. Experienced among a host of other religious holidays, Christmas takes on new meanings. |
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| Langkasuka Culture | | |
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| on March 30, 2004 |
This is a very special trip, we drove all the way from Penang Island to Bedong then finally to this place called Bujang Valley, photo left is Sing standing in front of the Hindu Candi. This is the earliest Hindu culture 2000 years ago. Hindu Kingdoms 100bc-1400ad. The Bujang Valley Archeological Museum. From the 4th Century AD up till the 14 Century AD, itwas the oldest centre of international and entreport trade for Malaysia. Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of early Hindu civilization with more than 50 temples or shrines. Located in Pengkalan Bayang Merbok. Open from 9.30am - 5pm, daily. Admission is Free. See my traveloque of Bujang Valley. How to get there? Take a bus to Lembah Bujang or Bedong, you have to hire a taxi to get there, it's a 15km drive, you pay about RM40 for a trip. The location is just bottom of Gunung Jerai. This musuem is totally hidden in the jungle. 101 points, 5-star. |
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| Earliest evidence | | |
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| on March 30, 2004 |
This photo is taken in Bujang Valley Arceological Museum in Kedah by using my Nikon Camera. This is mentioned by name by the famous Chinese Buddhist pilgrim IChing, circa 670 AD,(if you can read Chinese) came under the control of the Sumatran kingdom of Sriwijaya before the end of the 7th century. There do exist a small number of Sanskrit inscriptions from Kedah, west Malaysia, dating from the 5th century AD. Perhaps the most interesting of these are two stelae with superficially engraved stupa. On one of these, brief Sanskrit inscriptions mention a sea captain named Buddhagupta, inhabitant of a place called 'Red Earth'. He was a merchant and also a pious Buddhist. |
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| Banana Cultures | | |
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| on March 30, 2004 |
This section is my favourite in all of VT-Tips. I have too many to write, to read about culture and to know about one's culture is my favourite subject. Please click on l_joo's Cultural Tips' for very important tips before you come to understand our Malaysian cultures from the beginning until today, read carefully and enjoy my Malaysia VT Cultural Tips. The Banana Flower photo is taken in KL's near the National Mosque. What is Culture? My definition of culture is very simple, as long as there are a group of peoples doing something together for a certain period of time, then it will consider as a Culture. For examples: Now we are having a VT-Culture here on Earth in front of our computer everyday. |
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| Chinese New Year | | |
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| on January 11, 2003 |
To the Chinese, the most important festival is Chinese New Year, which falls in either January or February. It is ushered in with the lighting of fire crackers at midnight on the eve of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The colorful spectacle of Chinese New Year is evident long before the day of celebration itself. Eager crowds of shoppers can be seen searching for all kinds of seasonal delicacies: oranges for good luck, flowers and kumquat trees to beautify their homes. All debts must be settled and the house spotlessly cleaned before the new year begins. On the even of the New Year, family relationships are remembered with a special reunion dinner to usher in the New Year. Younger members of the family visit their relatives, receiving red packets of lucky money (ang paus) while feasting and merrymaking. The Chingay parade adds to the festive atmosphere with stilt walkers, lion and dragon dances, acrobats, and dozens of decorated floats taking to the streets amidst the clashing of cymbals and beating of gongs and drums. Penang is the place to celebrate the Chinese New Year. |
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| Don't Know The Rules Of The Road | | |
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 |  on October 11, 2005 |
Many people in the rural areas don't bother about rules or highway code. You must have known ( or read about ) the high death rates on Malaysian roads. Be Careful ! |
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| Bullock Carts | | |
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| on October 11, 2005 |
Some ancient traditions are still being adhered to, especially regarding religious matters. Hindus venerate the cow, and often their traditions mandate that the cow feature prominently in their celebrations. This float decorated with thousands of flowers, pulled by 2 bullocks, was crossing the road Jalan Lahat, in Ipoh. That's how the photo was taken, from INSIDE the car ! Lucky me, and lucky you too. |
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| The Malay Wedding Ceremony | | |
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| on September 6, 2005 |
The Kenduri is the wedding feast which follows the Bersanding Ceremony. Decorations are put outside the house and guest gather and have lunch and socialising. |
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| Signs of "Kem Latihan" | | |
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 |  on January 13, 2007 |
In all the states of Malaysia, especially near some of the outdoor tourist destinations, you will see this sign "Kem Latihan" (Training Camp) which is for "Program Khidmat Malaysia" (National Service Program). There are over 43 training centers. These are training camps started in 2003 for Malaysian youths of both gender upon reaching 18 years of age whom are randomly selected to attend for 3 months of classroom classes, community service, outdoor physical training, drills and recently including handling of M16 . The idea is promote patriotism, unity and discipline amongst Malaysian youths. Offical website: http://www.khidmatnegara.gov.m |
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