From KL to Bangkok

Air Asia and Malaysia Airlines are currently offering discounts for numerous flights for this coming school holidays in Malaysia to Bangkok

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How to travel from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur

Thaipusam in Malaysia

Thaipusam was celebrated in Malaysia on the 8th of February 2009.

On this day, Hindus pay homage to Lord Muruga and celebrations normally stretch over two to three days with drums and music played throughout the day and sometimes into the night.

VIDEO clips: Check out the celebration in Malaysia at:

• Thaipusam in Malaysia on YouTube or
• Thaipusam at myMalaysiabooks

READ MORE AT Religious celebrations in Malaysia

Year of the Ox in Malaysia

2009 is the year of the Ox which is also known by its formal name of Yi Chou. 己丑 .

The Chinese calendar year goes on 60-year cycle. 2009 is the 10-th year in the current 60-year Cycle. 2009 is Year 4706 in the Chinese calendar. The Ox belongs to the earth element and is the second of the 12 animal signs.

Astrologists believe that it is a year for healing and relaxation from the turbulent times. It is a time for rebuilding and reconstructions from the damage of war, natural disasters and the financial tsunami of 2008.

More at

• Free 2009 Calendar for Malaysia and Singapore
• Year of the OX - 2009
• 2009 Chinese Calendar
• Muslim Calendar of Holidays

......from myMalaysiabooks

.....Chinese New Year Recipes at myFood domain