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Visit Malaysia 2007: The Event 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Malaysia Flora Fest 2007 Malaysia Flora Fest 2007 Colours of Harmony [ 20 Jan - 4 Feb 2007 ] Malaysia is celebrating 50 glorious years of independence with the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 campaign. With over 240 exciting events and programmes lined up, it will be a year-long celebration for both Malaysians and visitors alike. In conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2007, the Malaysia Floral Fest is back with the biggest and most colourful display of Read more:Malaysia
Chinese New Year 1970-01-01 00:59:59 A time for family reunions, the lion dance, firecrackers, mahjong, mandarin oranges and giving/collecting ang pow, the Lunar New Year - or Chinese
New Year (CNY), as it is more commonly known in Malaysia - highlights some of the most fascinating aspects of Chinese tradition and rituals. Reunion dinner on the eve of CNY Its origin can be traced back thousands of years, to the legend which tells of a fearsome mythological creature known as Nian that is said to have once terrorised China, devouring people on the eve of CNY. To ward off the beast, red-paper couplets were pasted on doors, firecrackers were set off throughout the night, and huge fires were lit. Today, the prevalence of the colour red, and firecrackers, form part of the CNY celebrations throughout the world, as a part of custom and tradition. The festival, which once also marked the beginning of spring in China, begins on the first day of the lunar calendar year, the first day of the new moon, and ends on the 15th Read more:Chinese New Year
Thaipusam: A test of faith 1970-01-01 00:59:59 A kavadi bearer at Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur THAIPUSAM is an annual Hindu festival which draws the largest gathering in multi-racial Malaysia - nearly a million people in 2000. Several hundred devotees spear their cheeks with long, shiny steel rods - often a metre long - and pierce their chests and backs with small, hook-like needles in penance. Tourists watch in awe as metal pierces the skin with hardly any bleeding and, apparently, no pain as the devotee stands in a trance in the dawn light after weeks of rigorous abstinence. Over the years, curious British, American and Australian medical experts have come to observe and speculate. Some think the white ash smeared on the body, the juice squeezed from the yellow lime fruit or the milk poured on the pierced areas may help to numb the skin. But most admit they have no answer. The devotees say it is faith. "The belief in Lord Mur
Malaysia Boleh NOT Melayu Boleh !!! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The phenomenal growth of Malaysia
under the leadership of its fourth prime minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad has brought about a patriotic sense of achievement amongst its people. The Government has led the way to show that Malaysians can excel in whatever they put their minds to, and this, in no small way, has produced a society that tries to outdo itself (sometimes at ridiculous levels, if truth be told) in the endeavours it pursues Embodying this spirit is the slogan "Malaysia Boleh!" which loosely translated means "Malaysia Can Do It!" How this slogan came to be the "battle cry" of a nation is rather sketchy but the general belief is that it was the slogan used by a health beverage in its marketing campaign in the 80s. It caught on and soon cries of Malaysia Boleh! were heard, first only at sporting events like the Commonwealth Games and Thomas Cup Finals, then later everywhere else as it was embraced wholeheartedly by the people as a means to push themselves to endure an
Art of Kelatanese: Wayang Kulit 1970-01-01 00:59:59 A spellbinding medium for storytelling, the Wayang Kulit is a traditional theatre form that brings together the playfulness of a puppet show, and the elusive quality and charming simplicity of a shadow play. Its origin remains a mystery, though it appears to have a strong Javanese and Hindu influence. Today, it is spread out, in various forms and guises, across Asia - from Turkey and China to Indonesia and of course, Malaysia. Here, it is most popular in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, particularly in Kelantan, the heartland of Wayang Kulit, where it took root more than 250 years ago. Today, however, urbanisation and modern entertainment have led to a decline in its popularity. There used to be four main varieties of the form in this country: the Wayang Kulit Siam of Kelantan; the Wayang Gedek, performed by the Thai communities of Kedah and Perlis; the Wayang Kulit Jawa, performed by the Javanese communities in Selangor and Johor; and the Wayang Kulit Melayu, perfor
Malaysia Travel Guide 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I found one simple blog that serve the guidelines about travel to Malaysia
. The website named 'Malaysia TravelGuide
' and you can visit the site here.By the way, this is a screenshot of the site:
Circumcision & Khatam Al Quran 1970-01-01 00:59:59 CircumcisionCircumcision, known as either bersunat or berkhatan, is one of the most important ceremonies in Malay society, apart from those related to marriage and death. The circumcision, performed by the designated expert known as the tok mudin, usually takes place when a boy is between six and 10 years old. The parents would fix the date for the circumcision, sending out invitations to relatives, friends and neighbours, for the two-day ceremony. On the first day, the boy's hair is cropped in a ceremony called berandam, before he is taken in a procession around the village, which ends when he is placed upon a dais (pelamin). He is usually required to dress appropriately in baju Melayu with a sampin or short sarong. On the second day, the actual circumcision takes place, usually early in the morning. Before the tok mudin arrives, a few items are made ready - a length of white cloth, a jar of water, a live cockerel, a banana tree stem, a tepak sirih (betelnut set), and a Read more:Quran
Beach of Melody 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Irama Beach
/ Pantai Irama Irama Beach (Beach of Melody) It also name as Beach of Melody whose exquisite beauty has inspired a lyrical name. Pantai lrama (Beach of Melody) situated in the district of Bachok about 25 km south of Kota Bharu. Many who have been Irama Beach have come back declaring it the most beautiful beach on the entire east coast! So, it is believed that Irama Beach is the most beautiful beach in Kelantan. Irama Beach is a hit with picnickers and.campers alike. It offers choice picnic spots and eating stalls. Indeed, the beach lives up to this claim with good facilities, clear waters and gentle slopes. It has stretches of clean, white sand, swaying palms and casuarinas. It is no wonder that throngs of people visit the place year after year.
Our University: University Malaysia Kelantan 1970-01-01 00:59:59 IntroductionUniversiti MalaysiaKelantan
aka UMK was officially incorporated under the Ninth Malaysia Plan. UMK is the 19th public university in Malaysia and will start receiving its first intake as early as June 2007. Currently, three faculties and one centre that has been formed.Mission and Vision "Universiti terus berusaha untuk menghasilkan modal insan berkualiti yang berteraskan: Sumbangan kepada penjanaan kekayaan (keusahawanan); Menyediakan kelebihan saingdaya kepada SME untuk dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat; Kemahiran tinggi dalam penguasaan bahasa dan keinsaniah; Melalui penyediaan program akademik (pendidikan dan latihan) yang berkaitan dengan: Keusahawanan dan Perniagaan Agro-industri dan Sumber Asli Teknologi Kreatif dan Warisan dan penyelidikan dan pembangunan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan serta keupayaan SME di mana S&T dan ICT adalah pemudahcara dalam pelaksanaan."F Read more:University
Kota Bharu The Islamic City 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Usually a stepping stone for most travellers, Kota Bharu is missed out by those eager to explore the islands or border towns. Taking it at face value, it really isn't difficult to understand why. The town's rush towards modernism has masked much of its quaintness that used to be not too long ago. That is, if one takes it at face value. Pockets of local life shine through as one wanders through the busy streets. Old trishaws still ply the streets for a few ringgit, usually transporting housewives to and from the central market. Coffee shops like 'The Sumatra Eating Shop' at Jalan Hulu Pagar, just a skip away from the Old Market Building (Food Bazaar & Local Products) caters to the local community, a number of them , regulars from way back then. Women selling fruits and vegetables at the central market, a few smoking hand rolled cigarettes,a few cradling their babies on their laps, sitting cross-leg Read more:Islamic
Kelantan Beaches - Fast Tracks 2007-03-24 06:39:00 Beach of Moonlight Formerly known as the beach of passionate love, Pantai Cahaya is a picture-postcard beach. Tall casuarinas trees fringe the beach providing shade and a grassy verge gives way to tall swaying coconut palms. Comfortable chalets are available at the beach.
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Kelantan Culture and Heritage - Fast Track 2007-03-21 20:50:00 Cultural Centre Located on Jalan Mahmud close to the Perdana Hotel, the cultural centre is a veritable showcase of the living heritage of Kelantan
. Demonstrations of popular folk arts and pastimes are held daily. Wayang Kulit (shadow puppetry) shows, Silat (the Malay art Read more:Heritage
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Kota Bharu The Islamic City - Part 2 2007-02-25 20:38:00 Source: Journeymalaysia
Just to the side of these large Palace gates sits a white stone bunker, not more than 10 feet high. An unobtrusive structure, this used to be Kelantan's State Treasury Bank. Somehow, this bank looks a lot less intimidating than the ones that we have now! - sort of a no nonsense 'put your money in, take your money out' deal. This bank was in use well into the 1900s! Read more:Islamic
Kelantan - The contrary in reality 2007-04-18 18:07:00 By LEONG SIOK HUI With its contentious rulings, the Islamic state of Kelantan
receives plenty of flak from the media. But what is life really like there? The fragrant aroma of ayam percik wafted through the air as my friend, Kuen, and I strolled around Medan Selera Buluh Kubu, an open-air eating square smack in the middle of Kota Baru. The huge array of Kelantanese delicacies on sale was Read more:contrary
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My review on Eurobooking.com 2007-04-18 23:26:00 Eurobookings.com provides users with easy-to-book European hotel reservations. Visitors can sort by hotels near landmarks, hotel popularity, proximity to airports, and hotel review
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People do not pay a reservation fee or pay for the hotel in advance but rather pay when they check out of the hotel - a concept that puts more travelers at ease when they book a hotel because they
Place of Interest - Tok Bali 2007-04-29 00:29:00 One of the biggest tourist draws in the east coast of Malaysia is Perhentian Island which lies off the coast of Terengganu state. Most tourists depart for the island from the Kuala Besut jetty terminal in Terengganu. However, another jetty in the neighbouring state of Kelantan also offers boat services to the island. The jetty at Tok Bali, Kelantan, presents tourists with an alternative Read more:Place
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Beach of Passionate Love 2007-05-07 20:24:00 Beach of Passionate Love or Pantai Cinta Berahi, is a former name for Pantai Cahaya Bulan which means Moonlight Beach. This lovely stretch of shimmering sand is perhaps Kelantanian's most famous beach. Its warm golden sands and crystal blue waters amidst tall and graceful palms encourages one to just lay on the sand and bask in the sun Read more:Beach
:: FESTIVAL 2007 KELANTAN 2007-07-16 01:06:00 :: TRADITIONAL GAME PERFORMANCE The varieties of cultural and traditional performance of Kelantan such as Shadow Play, Traditional Music, Giant Drum, Top Spinning, Art of Defense, Coconut Percussion, Kicking Feather Ball, and Congkak performed by various cultural groups of Kelantan.
Wonderful Sightseeing 2007-07-14 17:13:00 Cultural Centre Here, visitors can view the traditional arts of Kelantan, including kiteflying, rebana (giant drums), silat (martial arts), giant top spinning, wayang kulit (shadow play). Located in Jalan Mahmood near Perdana Hotel, the Cultural Centre is open from February to October except during the fasting month. Read more:Wonderful
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Festival in Kelantan 2007 - Continue 2007-07-19 13:23:00 :: MALAYSIA INDEPENDENCE DAY WILD DOVE'S VOICE COMPETITION 2007 This competition opens to bird's lovers. Every September 20078 a.m. - 1 p.m.At Lubuk Jong, Pasir Mas, Kelantan
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Shopping Arcade in Kelantan 2007-07-19 12:46:00 :: SITI KHADIJAH CENTRAL MARKET Central market is a buzz with the trading of local produce of all kinds. The best view is from the third floor, where the headscarves of the women stall holders add colour to the laid-out wares. The central market opens daily from 7.00am to 6.00pm. Tourists are invited to come and visit our variety of groceries and Read more:Kelantan
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Festival in Kelantan 2007 - Continue 2007-07-18 13:26:00 :: ROYAL KELANTAN HORSE ENDURANCE COMPETITION This competition will involved participants from other countries and the champion will be selected through the contest. June 2007 At Gunung, Bachok
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Festival in Kelantan 2007 - Continue 2007-07-18 13:25:00 :: 100 RICE FEST There are varieties of dishes and 'kuih' in Kelantan
and as well as rice which make this state so well-known among the region. During the fest, one can have a taste of 100 types of rice and 'kuih'. September 2007At Cultural Centre and Women's Hall Centre, Kota Bharu. Read more:Festival
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Festival in Kelantan 2007 - Continue 2007-07-16 13:20:00 :: THE KELANTAN ROYALTY IN INTERNATIONAL GO-KART COMPETITION The prestige motoring competition in Kelantan
will assemble local and international drives from Philippines, Indonesia, China, Germany, Japan, India, Brunei, Thailand and Singapore. Early April 2007Sport Centre Tengku Mahkota Read more:Festival
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:: FOOD IN KELANTAN 2007-08-02 11:05:00 Kelantan Darul Naim is not only known with its variety of cultural but also famous with its unique food. For centuries, the originality of the taste made by the ancestors is not changed. For those who come to visit here must try these traditional food. You will not forget the taste and for sure you will dream to have it again.
Jalan2 Cari Makan - Kueh Nik Yae 2007-10-31 00:52:00 The most authentic and worth-buying Kelantanese traditional cakes/sweets or " kuih " is Nik Yam's
( pronounce : " Nik Yae " ) at Jalan Kelocor ( somewhere very close to the famous Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah )
in Kota Bharu.
~Look for Jalan Kelocor, and just 20 mtrs from this signboard~
Unlike any other Kelantanese "kuih maker" whom you often found at " pasar malam " or even by the roadsides,
Place of Interest | Sleeping Buddha Temple 2008-08-01 13:10:00 The most popular Buddhist temple in Kelantan would be the Wat Pothvihan near Cabang Empat, which houses the 40m long reclining Buddha
(one of the largest of its kind in the world). Normally we called this as Sleeping
Buddha Temple
. It is larger than the one Sleeping Buddha in Penang and say to be the longest sleeping Buddha in South East Asia.
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