Malaysia

The Christmas holiday celebrations in Southeast Asian countries may be a little different from the festivities that are observed in other parts of the world. The way this festive occasion is observed will depend on the religion/s of a given country – you can expect to see more Christmas celebrations …

The Chinese New Year celebrations are considered to be the most important of all the traditional Chinese holidays and festivities. This event starts on the first day of the first month according to the Chinese lunisolar calendar (a calendar where dates indicate both the moon phase, and the time of …

Preparing for your trip to Malaysia should include making sure that you have all of the necessary entry requirements and visas (where applicable). This preparation will prevent you from encountering any difficulties as you arrive in Malaysia. The information given below came from the Immigration Department of Malaysia, and should …

Malaysia is a melting pot of different cultures, religions, and beliefs. This multi-cultural environment is heavily influenced by the colorful mix of races that make up the Malaysian population, which include Malays, Indians, and Chinese. The culture of Malaysia is made even more interesting with the influences of the Portuguese, …

Malaysia enjoys tropical weather which is characterized by high temperatures and monsoon rains throughout certain times of the year. Depending on the destination you are planning to visit, temperatures range from 25°C to 32°C for sea level locations, while places with higher elevation enjoy cooler temperatures that range from 15°C …

Awal Muharram (also called Maal Hijrah) is considered as the New Year celebration according to the Islamic calendar, and is one of the national holidays observed in Malaysia (a national holiday is observed and celebrated by the whole country, while a public holiday can be observed by just one of …

Malaysia, Truly Asia. That tagline has been one of the most recognized tourism slogans in recent years, and it also embodies what Malaysia is all about. The colorful sights, sounds, and cultural appeal of this country have made it into one of the top Southeast Asian destinations for tourists who …

The most traditional, important, and longest of all Chinese holidays, the Chinese New Year is celebrated in all countries with a significant population of Chinese. With that being said, some amazing New Year celebrations are found outside of China from New York to Sydney. In fact, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong …