Sultan of Kedah is New King

Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah, the Sultan of Kedah, today (2011-12-13) began his reign as Malaysia’s 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King), creating history as the first ruler to re-assume the role .

Tuanku Abdul Halim, 84, replaces the Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, who ended his term as the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Monday. This rotation system for the post of Yang di-Pertuan Agong among the nine Malay hereditary rulers began since Malaysia's independence on Aug 31, 1957

Daulat Tuanku - Salutations and Congradulations!

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2012 Public Holidays in Malaysia

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2012 Public Holidays in Malaysia and Singapore

Date		Holiday	Malaysia Public Holidays		Singapore
			State holidays	All Malaysia
1 Jan	Sun	New Year	All states except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu	-	National PH
14 Jan	Sat	Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan's Birthday	Negeri Sembilan	-	-
15 Jan	Sun	Sultan of Kedah's Birthday	Kedah	-	-
23 Jan	Mon	Chinese New Year	National	National PH	National PH
24 Jan	Tue	Chinese New Year (Day 2)	National except Kelantan and Terengganu	(most private companies & banks closed)	National PH
1 Feb	Wed	Federal Territory Day	Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya	-	-

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Ramadan in Malaysia

The month of Ramadan 2011 falls in the month of August 2011. During Ramadan in Malaysia and Singapore, Muslims spend the daylight hours avoiding food - and break their fast in the evening. A good, hearty, traditional meal is often prepared or served at the end of the day.
     Ramadan bazaars are found all over the city/town. These bazaars often sells clothing and food. Food in Malaysia and Singapore - sold are usually a wide variety of dishes, such as, curries, rendang, satay, roasts, and 'kuih' or cakes and traditional juices.

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Celebrations in Malaysia and Singapore May - June 2011

If you travel around Malaysia or Singapore this May to June, you can get to enjoy some of the religious, cultural and state celebrations during these two months.
If you are travelling during the period which falls on the school holiday of Malaysia or school holidays of Singapore be prepared - book your travel and hotel early! Its bound to be fully if you are late.

• 17 May 2011 - Wesak Day; nationwide Malaysia and Singapore
• 30-31 May 2011 - Hari Keamatan; Sabah and P.Labuan, Malaysia
• 1-2 June Gawai Festival; Sarawak, Malaysia
• 4 June Agong's Birthday (King's Birthday)

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• Public Holidays 2011 in Malaysia and Singapore here
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Japan Earthquake & Tsunami 2011

Extend your loving-kindness to the people of Japan
....How to Help:

• Red Cross Japan (in Japanese)
• Malaysia Red Crescent
• Red Cross /Crescent: Locate your relatives
• International Red Cross
• CNN How you can help

Gong Xi Fa Cai

Gong Xi Fa Cai

Keong Hee Huat Chai

....Happy New Year

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