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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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Alcohol in Malaysia
Alcohol in Malaysia

Discover the Best Alcohol in Malaysia

Beyond Tiger Beer: Discovering the Unexpected and Best Alcohol in Malaysia Malaysia is globally celebrated for its gastronomic wonders—from smoky char koay teow in Penang to the rich, spicy flavors…

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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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A vintage black-and-white photograph of a tribal warrior in ceremonial dress holding two trophy skulls, illustrating the fierce history of headhunting in Borneo and the indigenous cultures encountered by Z Special Unit during WWII.
Headhunting In Borneo Z Special Unit History

The Headhunters of Borneo: A Bloody History and Spiritual Quest

The Headhunting in Borneo: A Bloody History and Spiritual Quest Deep within the emerald embrace of the Southeast Asian rainforests, where the mist clings to the canopy like a shroud,…

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Malaysia Travel eSIM
Malaysia Travel eSIM

Best Malaysia Travel eSIM: Instant Connection

Connectivity in the Concrete Jungle: Why a Malaysia Travel eSIM is Your Essential Travel Hack Malaysia is a paradise for the modern traveler. From the buzzing hawker stalls of Penang…

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Illuminated nativity scene displayed at the Portuguese settlement Malacca during the annual Christmas light-up.
Churches when Portuguese Settlement Malacca

The Portuguese Settlement: Keeping 500-Year-Old Christmas Traditions Alive in Malacca

The Portuguese Settlement: Keeping 500-Year-Old Christmas Traditions Alive in Malacca If you happen to be traveling through Southeast Asia in December, specifically along the southwestern coast of Malaysia, you might…

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ambuyat
Ambuyat

Ambuyat: The Sticky Staple of Borneo and the Culture of Sago

Ambuyat: The Sticky Staple of Borneo and the Culture of Sago Imagine sitting down to a meal where the main carbohydrate isn't rice, bread, or noodles, but a giant, quivering…

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A close-up view of a Rhynchophorus ferrugineus larva, one of the edible sago worms (Butod) found in Borneo, featuring a plump yellow body and red-brown head.
A close-up look at the sago worms larva, known locally in Sabah as "Butod."

Eating Sago Worms: The Wriggling Sushi of Borneo

Eating Sago Worms: The Wriggling Sushi of Borneo Imagine you are walking through a bustling open-air market in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The air is thick with the scent of grilled…

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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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