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Dress Kuala Lumpur
13 Reviews I was really nervous about what to wear when I went to KL. Because they are a majority Muslim country I wasn't sure if I would be offending them if I wore shorts or a skirt. I spent the first two days...
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Food Culture Penang
15 Reviews Those who travel around Penang, you should try out Penang Local food like Hokkien Mee, Laksa, Char Koay Teoh. This 3 is the top famous local food for penang. One of the restaurant had been operate for...
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Festivals Melaka
5 Reviews Merry Christmas from the Portuguese Village, one of the last places on earth where Kristang is still spoken! Malaysia's national Xmas celebration this year (with the King in attendance) is being held...
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Currency Kuala Lumpur
3 Reviews the Malaysian Ringgit ( RM) is the official currency of the federal states of Malaysia. the malysian currency was named the Malaysian Dollar before 1975 and since then, the Ringgit (which means jagged...
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chinese religious practices Penang
14 Reviews Traditionally, if a person donate a certain amount of money to the temple, his/her name will be appeared on the wall forever, this is to let later peoples know this, this and this person donated this...
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Religions Melaka
4 Reviews Shoes must be removed when you enter places of worship such as mosques and temples. In some mosques female visitors are expected to wear scarves. Taking photographs at places of worship is usually...
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At The Dinner Table Kuala Lumpur
12 Reviews again Roti is a flat bread that originated from North India and Pakistan and brought here by Indian Immigrants and is available everywhere. the roti is also an unleavened flat bread unlike the Naan...
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Traditional costumes Penang
10 Reviews In Malaysia many of the women wear head dresses because a large part of the country is muslim. They have to be worn when out in public. These do not have to be worn by women who are not muslim that...
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GREETINGS ! Melaka
1 Review Greetings can be a slightly complicated affair. ‘Selamat’ is the greeting word, but you must specify the time. • Selamat pagi = Good Morning • Selamat tengah hari = Good Afternoon (from noon to...
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Etiquette Kuala Lumpur
14 Reviews When you meet a Malaysian, especially a Malay, the right way to shake hand is to offer both your hands and gently grip the other person's hand. He or she would definitely do the same. Of course, the...
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Taboo for gifts .... Penang
2 Reviews Another world - another culture - another habit... our top-model learned her lesson when changing her clothes in the centre of Georgetown. She got pushed into the van at the moment we all could see...
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Weather & Climate Kuala Lumpur
5 Reviews It is very hot and sticky in Kuala Lumpur. Luckily the shopping centres and even some of the street vendors have icy cold aircon - the best aircon i have ever experienced. Travelling must still go...
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Buddhism in Penang Penang
1 Review ►Wesak Day (May 25) This is the most important day of the Buddhist Calendar as it marks the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. Buddhist devotees will gather in temples throughout the...
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Religion Kuala Lumpur
12 Reviews Going to the main mosque in a major urban center in Muslim majority nation is bound to be interesting. One suddenly realizes that he is in a constant stream of walking men in one direction; men, men...
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Chinese business Penang
2 Reviews When we were children, travelling through Malaysia and Borneo, in all towns, the stores would be owned by the Chinese, usually by the family and we always saw the student, son or daughter sitting in a...
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National Mosque Kuala Lumpur
6 Reviews Although there are some pamphlets inside the Mosque, the attendants enforce a policy that the toilets at the main entrance to the Mosque are FOR MALAYSIANS ONLY! The attendants prevented my...
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Art and performances Penang
1 Review well the Chinese Opera is only featured mainly during the Hungry Ghost festival or during the birthday of Chinese Gods or Deity....and mainly cater to older folks ...perhaps its because the younger...
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Festivals Kuala Lumpur
6 Reviews We just happened to be in KL during the Ramadan Celebration. Those that celebrate fast during the day and then at around 7.20pm break the fast for dinner. On our way out of KL heading south to...
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Language Kuala Lumpur
3 Reviews This is one of the most facinating experiences during the visit to Malaysia. As Bahasa native speaker (which has similarity with Malay Language), we understand each other when we speak in Malay....
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Cultural Mix & Ethnicity Kuala Lumpur
7 Reviews The drive from the airport to the city at night means a great chance to see all the fairy lights set up along the roads. Roundabouts have them hanging from long poles, they are draped over fences and...
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Bartering Kuala Lumpur
3 Reviews When at Petaling street on the last day of our visit i felt guilt for batering too low. When you ask to pay 30.00 aust instead of 40.00 aust and they say they will not make any money and will lose...
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On January 15, 2007, all Tamil Hindus around the world and in Malaysia will be celebarting their new year.Stalks of sugar cane will be placed at the entrance of the doors of houses. Claypots will be filled with milk and boiled at home. Colorful designs of Kolam of geometric shapes using colored grains of rice on the floor to welcome the new year for the Hindu Tamils.It is not a public holiday.
This year Thaipusam falls on February 1, 2007. It is a major festival and a public holiday in the states of Penang, Perak, Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Johor where there is a sizeable Malaysian Indian community. There are several major processions including at Batu Caves, Selangor.In Penang Island, many Hindus and even non-Hindu Chinese devotees will pay homage to Lord Muruga for answering their prayers by fulfilling their vows or as a penance carrying "kavadis" on their heads or pulling with hooks pierced on the back of their skins. Some have skewers through their cheek or piercing on their tongue and in their trance like state appeared unharmed and not in pain.The Silver Chariot of Lord Muruga pulled by bulls will travel from the Hindu Temple at Queens Street through the streets of George Town to the temple on the hill at Botanical Gardens. Thousands of coconuts are broken to cleanse...
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.my/
I have been often asked this question. Malaysia's official religion is Islam while many other communities are free to worship other religions including Christianity.Christmas is considered as a festival season by many Malaysians. Many attend Christmas dinners or parties even though they are not Christians. So you will hear Christmas carols and decorations in all the major shopping centers and hotels. And you will see a Malaysian Santa Claus too. Other American festivities celebrated in major cities include Valentine's Day and Halloween as themes in entertainment outlets. American Thanksgiving is not well known.
All over Malaysia, in major shopping malls, there are massage chairs of different price range on display and to try out for potential customers.It is not uncommon to see many locals trying them out after a long day of walking and shopping. It is part of a sales promotion as well a chance to try out a new gadget.And so if you need some "free" massaging, why not test out these massage chairs.
If you see this above the door, you will know that this is a home of a Muslim with a Quranic phrase in Arabic. All Malays in Malaysia profess Islam. There is a sizeable number of Indian Community who are Muslim and are commonly known as "Mamak". Also there are Muslim converts of Chinese and other indigeneous communities of Malaysia. So in Malaysia, all Malays are Muslim but not all Muslims are Malay.
For some Chinese family, a Taoist mirror of octagonal shape is placed above the door.This is to ward away evil spirits from disturbing the household. Many Chinese also believe in fengshui as to where it best direction a house should face, the location of the bedroom and the bed's position. If you see this above the door, you can be sure that family inside is a Chinese family who believe in Taoism and supersitious too. Chinese who are of some Buddhist sects or Christians will not have this symbol above their door.
For some Hindu flats, a picture of the Hindu Diety Ganesha is placed over the door.Ganesha has a body of person and a head of an elephant.Also known as Lord of Succcess, the picture of Ganesha wil keep evils away and overcomne obstacles. So if you see this picture over the door, you can be more or less certain that this is flat of of an Indian family who are Hindus even before the door is open.
It used to be a common childhood hobby and adult pursuit of have a fish fight with male Malayan fighting fish. The Siamese fighting fish are more colorful with larger fins and tails. Each male fighting fish is kept separate and confronted by another male or a mirror image of itself, will expand open its jaws and fins into an aggressive mode. There are side bettings on which fish will win.Similarly, there are fighting spiders kept in matchboxes. And fighting cocks bred with small blades tieds to its feets to make the fight more brutal.Sounds cruel. But now everyone is on computer games. You can still buy fighting fish in local aquariums although we used to catch our own in the wild.
Parking cars anywhere you like is a common local custom & culture.Sometimes they parked wrongly, inconsiderately and blocked nearly half the road, but listen, you have been warned, please do not say anything, we have Road-bullies, you better don't challenge them, you better keep quiet, live a quiet life, better don't say anything.You better follow the mainstream, don't try to change anything, it is dangerous.
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur
23 Reviews and 1115 Opinions Had a comfortable night sleep in the hotel. Nice Bathroom and bedsheets. Wide spread of Breakfast....
Eastern And Oriental Hotel Penang
16 Reviews and 473 Opinions Like other reviewers, we didn't actually stay here, we had a drink the bar which overlooks the...
Aldy Hotel Negeri Melaka
1 Review and 55 Opinions Aldy Hotel is situated in centre of Melaka Town next to the Police Station and opposite the...
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Q: Hello, I am traveling to Malaysia for the first time, at the end February beginning of March, this is my first trip there and I...
A: 1: Malaysia is a very developed and safe country to travel for anyone. 2: Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang and Camerom highlands are some very nice places. 3: That i...
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