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Crowds gathering at a Malaysian temple with rows of red bucket food offerings during the hungry ghost festival celebration.
Locals prepare rows of red offering buckets for the hungry ghost festival community prayer.

The Hungry Ghost Festival: Why Malaysians Burn Money

The Hungry Ghost Festival: Why Malaysians Burn Money If you walk the streets of Kuala Lumpur, George Town, or Ipoh during the seventh month of the Lunar calendar, you will…

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Malaysian Superstitions
Malaysian Superstitions

Fascinating Malaysian Superstitions Revealed

Echoes of the Ancients: Unlocking the Mystery of Malaysian Superstitions Malaysia is a sensory explosion. It is a land where towering glass skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur coexist with ancient rainforests…

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A devotee at the Thaipusam festival carrying a Kavadi with metal skewers piercing his cheeks and chest.
The science behind the bloodless piercings seen during the Thaipusam festival.

Thaipusam: The Science Behind the Piercings (Why Is There No Blood?)

Thaipusam: The Science Behind the Piercings (Why Is There No Blood?) Imagine standing amidst a sea of vibrant yellow and saffron robes. The air vibrates with the hypnotic rhythm of…

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Top-down view of a white bowl containing traditional tonic with red dates on a woven wooden tray, illustrating bird's nest soup benefits.
Bird's Nest Soup Benefits

Bird’s Nest Soup: Why People Pay $100 for Swiftlet Spit

Bird’s Nest Soup: Why People Pay $100 for Swiftlet Spit If you told the average diner in New York or Sydney that one of the most expensive delicacies in the…

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Traditional games
Traditional games

Malaysia’s Traditional Games: Congkak, Sepak Takraw, and More 

Malaysia’s Traditional Games: Congkak, Sepak Takraw, and More Malaysia is a country rich in culture, history, and tradition, and its traditional games reflect this vibrant heritage. Long before digital devices and online…

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Kuala Selangor
Kuala Selangor

Kuala Selangor Travel Guide: Best Time, Food & Fireflies

Exploring Kuala Selangor: Fireflies and Seafood When travelers think about Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur’s skyline, Penang’s street food, or the beaches of Langkawi often steal the spotlight. Yet, less than a two-hour drive…

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pontianak
pontianak

Pontianak: The Female Spirit That Haunts Malaysia’s Night

Pontianak: The Female Spirit That Haunts Malaysia’s Night When the wind whispers through the palm trees and the moon hides behind drifting clouds, many Malaysians recall a name that sends…

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gawai
gawai

Colorful Gawai: A Festive Tribute to Sarawak’s Rich Heritage

Introduction: A Time of Joy and Gratitude When the harvest season ends and the paddy fields turn golden, the people of Sarawak prepare for one of their most cherished cultural…

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kaamatan
kaamatan

Joyful Kaamatan: A Heartfelt Celebration of Gratitude

Introduction: The Spirit of Gratitude and Community Every year in the month of May, the land of Sabah bursts into color, song, and unity as people come together to celebrate Kaamatan.…

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Malaysia traditional attire
Malaysia traditional attire

Stunning Malaysia Traditional Attire You’ll Love

Stunning Malaysia Traditional Attire You’ll Love Malaysia’s cultural diversity shines not only through its food and festivals but also through its stunning traditional fashion. Across every state and community, clothing…

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