10 things you might not know about Malaysia Day
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Malaysia turns 55 years old today and here are some less known facts abou...
Touching People, Changing Lives
By Elaine Lee
Young Sarawak lawyer’s indelible link to Malaysia Day
MOST 30-year-olds will see Malaysia Day as just another public holiday, but not Aubrey Ng, a Kuch...
Malay family breaks fast in Chinese, watches Bollywood blockbusters
GEORGE TOWN: Shoes of all sizes crowd the front door of this little house in Simpang Ampat on the...
Festivals of Malaysia - Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the last Sunday of Lent and the Sunday before Easter. It is the beginning of the H...
Festivals of Malaysia - Onam
Onam is a Hindu festival that originated from the state of Kerala in India. Onam marks the New Ye...
Festivals of Malaysia - March Equinox
The March equinox marks the moment the Sun crosses the equator. The equator is the imaginary line...
Festivals of Malaysia - Laylat Al-Baraat
Laylat Al-Baraat commemorates the night Muslims believe that God descends from heaven and forgive...
Festivals of Malaysia - Laba
The festival was originally an occasion for Chinese to give sacrifices to their ancestors and to ...
Festivals of Malaysia - Kathina
Kathina is a Theravada Buddhist festival that takes place in the months of October and November. ...
Festivals of Malaysia - June Solstice
June Solstice is the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the winter solstice in the So...
Festivals of Malaysia - Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the Saturday of Holy Week, the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter.
Festivals of Malaysia - Holi
Holi is a spring festival celebrated by the Hindus in India and Nepal. Holi is also called Festiv...
Festivals of Malaysia - Hola Mohalla
Hola Mohalla builds upon the Holi festival. Guru Gobind Singh added a martial element and created...
Festivals of Malaysia - Goddess of Mercy Birthday
The Birthday of the Goddess of Mercy or Kuan Yin happens three times a year. The Goddess of Mercy...
Festivals of Malaysia - General Kuan Ti Festival
Kuan Ti is the red-faced God of War, which is worshipped in many Chinese home. Kuan Ti is also kn...