ISERD – 1003rd International Conference on Environment and Natural Science (ICENS) aimed at presenting current research being carried out in that area and scheduled to be held on 18th - 19th February, 2021 in Langkawi, Malaysia . The idea of the conference is for the scientists, scholars, engineers and students from the Universities all around the world and the […]
Masi Magham is one of the auspicious festivals of Hinduism, celebrated with pomp and piety in the Tamil month of Masi, which corresponds to February-March in the Gregorian calendar. Masi Magham happens once a year. Once in twelve years, when Jupiter enters the Simha or Leo constellation, Masi Magham is celebrated as Maha Magham. Magham […]
Langkawi Ultra is an ultra – marathon race event. The 100km round – island route offers runners the opportunity to sightsee the beautiful sceneries of Langkawi Island by foot. Runners will pass by local countryside villages, paddy fields, beaches and even a crocodile farm! This is a unique way for ultra – marathoners to challenge […]
Dr. Teoh Wei Kium, a Penang artist, has come forward to donate 50 of her artworks as a tribute to 50 selected recipients, namely those who have contributed to the Penang community during the Covid-19 pandemic. Nominations for selected recipients are not only limited to medical staff but also open to any individuals or organisations […]
MATTA FAIR®, Malaysia's premier travel extravaganza providing global exposure and endless business opportunities in this exciting era of groundbreaking travel innovations and technological advent. The MATTA FAIR® occupied a total space area of over 29,000sq. metres comprising of Hall 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 1M & Linkway of PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The MATTA FAIR® will provide […]
As a prelude to the statewide Harvest Festival celebration, Sabah Fest brings a cultural extravaganza by different ethnic groups in Sabah that incorporates languages, traditions, arts, crafts and more! This annual event is one of our state’s premiere events and celebrates the wonderful cultural diversity and unique heritage in Sabah. Source by SABAHEVENTS Location : […]
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and may coincide with the Jewish observance of Passover. It is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, and Black Friday. Members of many Christian denominations, including the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, Oriental Orthodox and Reformed traditions, observe Good Friday with fasting and church services. Communicants of the Moravian […]
Ramadan (Arabic: رَمَضَان, romanized: Ramaḍān ), also spelled Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan or Ramathan, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), prayer, reflection and community. A commemoration of Muhammad's first revelation, the annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next. Fasting from sunrise to sunset is fard (obligatory) for all adult […]
Songkran, also known as the Thai Water Festival, is a traditional Thai Festival to mark the New Year. Is also celebrated in Penang, notably along Lorong Burma in Pulau Tikus, where both the Thai Reclining Buddha temple and the Burmese Temple celebrate with gusto. The now almost-destroyed historic hamlet of Kampong Siam (Thai Village) is nearby; […]
For a whole month, those observing fasting during Ramadan abstain from food or drink during the day till dusk. To punctuate their breaking fast, Ramadan bazaars in various areas in Penang pop-up from around 4.30pm till around 7.30pm and they offer a large array of desserts, savoury food and non-alcoholic drinks for take away. They […]
The Qingming festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day in English (sometimes also called Chinese Memorial Day or Ancestors' Day), is a traditional Chinese festival observed by the Han Chinese of mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and by the Chitty of Malaysia and Singapore. It falls on the first day of the fifth solar term of the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. This makes it the 15th day after the Spring Equinox, either 4, […]
Malacca is a hotchpotch of Malay, Chinese, Indian, European and sundry influences. Malaysians laud Malacca’s laidback atmosphere and lost-in-time feel; stores close early here, traffic goes by at leisurely pace and city life is a languid affair. Between the scattered historic spots are atmospheric Chinese shop fronts and traditional Malay kampongs. Though the state may […]