Malaysia
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Trying new food in the place you are visiting is always an amazing experience, but we understand it may be overwhelming to find out what you should actually try. Everywhere you go, there will be people who swear by a certain dish! But fret not, because we have compiled a list of quintessential New Zealand food you can eat until you are full – or, as the New Zealanders say, chocka!
Museums and galleries all over the world are shutting their doors but that doesn’t mean we can’t visit! Technology is a gift and tech-savvy creators have come up with fun virtual tours for the public to access.
Over the weekend, half-naked people in varying states of undress were walking around in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Meant to be canvases showcasing the stunning works of body art at the Malaysia Tattoo Expo 2019, things turned sour when netizens raised concerns over pictures of the event circulating on social media.
The Star reported that during a raid in Kuala Lumpur recently, authorities hit a pot (of gold) when they found ganja plants being cultivated in a luxury condominium in Mont Kiara. According to Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Comm Datuk Mohd Khalil Kader Mohd, two men and one woman aged between 24 and 32 years old, were arrested thanks to intelligence gathering and public tip-offs.
Malaysia's vibrant art scene is filled with a multitude of local artistic talent. But without the proper guidance or platform to showcase their works, the talents of these artists can be limited to the artistic community and circle. This is where a contemporary joint project by Yayasan Hasanah and Giclee Art comes in.
These places are where you can find local comfort food, extensive buffet spreads and modern interpretations of classic Malaysian dishes.
Universities are the gateway to tertiary education and serve as a platform for students to grow through learning, research and experience. Soft skills such as problem solving, communication and teamwork are also added benefits that help students develop as individuals, and are indispensable tools when entering the working world.
There was a time when the choices for tertiary education in Malaysia were either to attend a public university or go overseas. In 2016, it was reported that there were over 130,000 foreign students in institutes of higher learning with the number steadily increasing annually.
Swimming A child should learn how to swim primarily for safety. According the World Health Organisation (WHO), drowning is the third cause of unintentional death globally with the highest rates being amongst children aged one to nine. In Malaysia, 500 children drown annually.
Here's what you need to know about this annual harvest festival