Fruit Season in Malaysia

May to July is certainly the time to enjoy the exotic tropical fruit of Malaysia. Check out some of these common tropical fruits.

• Durian is the ‘king of fruits’ - which has a very pungent smell, but loved by many


• Langsat and duku is the size of marbles; white to translucent; its taste can vary from sour to very sweet.


• Mangoes - a wide variety is sold and is popularly grown in Malaysia.


• Mangosteen is about the size of a tennis ball and dark purple when ripe; sweet and slightly sour taste of the white flesh inside


• Rambutan is the size of a ping-pong ball, very hairy on the outside, the fruit inside is very sweet.

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2008 Malaysia Election Results

At the 2008 election in Malaysia on 8 March 2008, candidates vied for 222 parliamentary seats and 505 state seats. Though the coalition government (ruling government) won the federal government again (by a simple majority), opposition parties took over the state government in five states! A first for oposition parties in Malaysia.

2008 election results from New straits times, Malaysia
RESULTS AT GLANCE
PARLIAMENT
BN - 180 seats ; OPPOSITION - 82 seats
STATE
BN - 307 seats ; OPPOSITION - 194 seats; INDEPENDENT - 2 seats

more statistics at
Malaysia Political News
and news on Malaysia at www.mymalaysiabooks.com

Selamat Ramadan, Selamat Hari Raya Adilfitri

Celebrate Ramadan in Malaysia.

The 13th of October 2007 is Hari Raya Puasa for Muslims all over the world.

Travellers can enjoy open houses, raya dinners, raya shopping, and fabulous food here.

Learn more about Malaysia and this celebration at www.mymalaysiabooks.com

Travel tips for September

If you are planning a trip to Malaysia this september, take note:

1) Best time to enjoy local street food is during Ramadan which begins on the 13th of September. Stall are set up in the late afternoon catering to the Muslims but all Malaysian and visitors shop for food too!! Get a taste of Malaysian food from streets stalls selling cakes and cooked dishes or meals. (see photo). See what to eat in Malaysia at Malaysia Food

2) Travelling by public transport during the raya holidays (13-14th Ock plus a few days before and after - Be sure to book early.. In fact air tickets an buses may already be fully booked! ......check out Transportation guide to Malaysia and Singapore

3) Planning a holiday during the 2nd week of October .....Book now.....its a one week school holiday for Malaysians and a long week of holidays for many companies in malaysia. Get a free comparison of hotels in Malaysia by cities in Malaysia