RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY IN MALAYSIA

HI ALL, TODAY I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE A LITTLE BIT ABOUT OUR BELOVED COUNTRY, " MALAYSIA ". AS WE ALL KNOW, MALAYSIA IS WELL KNOWN BECAUSE WE HAD MANY RACES AND RELIGION IN ONE COUNTRY. IT IS QUITE INTERESTING, RIGHT GUYS?? SO, TODAY, I WOULD TO SHARE SOME INFORMATION ABOUT RELIGION IN MALAYSIA. BELOW IS THE INFORMATION, U MAY COMMENT BELOW IF THERE IS SOME MISTAKE OR YOU WANT TO GIVE YOUR OPINION ABOUT THIS TOPIC. HAVE A GOOD READING GUYS. :)

First, let me start with some statistic,

* Malaysia is a multicultural and multiconfessional country. As of the 2010 Population and Housing Census, 61.3 percent of the population practices Islam; 19.8 percent Buddhism; 9.2 percent Christianity; 6.3 percent Hinduism; and 1.3 percent traditional Chinese religions. The remainder is accounted for by other faiths, including Animism, Folk religion, Sikhism and other belief systems. * 

 1.ISLAM

• Islam is the predominant religion of the country and is recognise as the state's official religion.
• Many Muslim holy days are national holidays, including the end of Ramadan, the end of the Hajj, and the birthday of Mohammad
•  Article 160 of the Constitution of Malaysia one must be Muslim to be considered Malay
• Muslims cannot convert to another religion due to the Shari'ah  courts denying conversion claims and if a Malay did convert they would lose their status as bumiputera. 
• People of non-Muslim origins are required to convert to Islam if they marry a Muslim person.
• Public schools are required to offer Islamic religious instruction, although alternative ethics classes are provided for non-Muslims
• Muslims are obliged to follow the decisions of Syariah courts in matters concerning their religion.
• The jurisdiction of Shariah courts is limited only to Muslims in matters such s marriage, inheritance, divorce, apostasy, religious conversion, and custody among others.
• Mosque is the place where muslim use to pray.

Masjid Kristal,Terengganu 

2. BUDDHISM 

• Buddhism is a  religion for almost Chinese people.
• Chinese New Year is a festival for them and  is celebrated as a national holiday
• A Malaysian Buddhist Council has been created to promote the study and practice of Buddhism and promote solidarity among Malaysian Buddhists
• Vesak day is a national holiday, and joint celebrations take place in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor by both branches of Buddhism
• Chinese temples mostly enshrine gods from the Chinese rovinces of Guangdong and Fujian
• Malaysia has over 150 Daoist temples served by 12000 priests, with the Daoist communities sharing links with those in Taiwan and Mainland China.

Kek Lok Si Temple, Peneng, Malaysia

3. HINDUISM

• Hinduism is a religion for almost of Indian people.
• Urban temples are often dedicated to a single deity, while rural temples are often home to many different deities
• The Hindu holiday of Thaipusam and Deepavali is a national holiday.
• Practice of the Hindu religion is strongly linked with the cultural identity of Malaysian Indians. 
• Those who convert to another religion may be ostracised by their family and the Indian community

The Largest Statue of Hinduism In the World located at Batu Caves

4. CHRISTIANITY

• Mostly non-Malay Bumiputera, also including some Malaysian Chinese and Malaysian Indian minorities, their religion is Christianity.
• The most common denominations are Anglican, Methodist, and Roman Catholic.
•  Christmas is a national holiday, although Easter is not.
•  Good Friday is also an official holiday in East Malaysia, although not a national one.
• Christian people use Bible as their official religion book.

Church in Malacca

5. ANIMISM

• Traditional beliefs are still practised by the Orang Asli people. 
• The beliefs are not recognised by the state as a religion. 
• Animistic beliefs are passed down through oral tradition due to the lack of a writing system in indigenous groups, who call their beliefs agama adat (traditional or customary religions).
• Most of the beliefs are heavily influenced by the environment, with physical features such as mountains, trees, valleys, and rivers being sacred. 
• A close relationship with nature is nurtured, and the relationship of humans and nature is a strong part of the religion, with everyday activities such as hunting and gathering having spiritual significance.

* THAT ALL FROM ME, HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY READING THIS KIND OF INFORMATIONS. * 

Source : 1. http://www.statistics.gov.my/portal/download_Population/files/census2010/Taburan_Penduduk_dan_Ciri-ciri_Asas_Demografi.pdf

2. Constitution of Malaysia:Article 160 (2)-1

3.https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsBbs7nXmzrzZDoMRPrSl-QcTlu7KZjckz70a6rs3VYyH8Xf6hkTwZEeYYrXQ-sDZshp4VOKpKv-VYJG9h85FgNjraAxCWy_9W-j-os4kHIXtbFHAQC9nXZWQ9hQDnzA8rR7jgQx2TMTY/s1600/Malaysia.jpg

4. http://cutijalan2.com/msjidkristal.htm

5. https://globalanni.wordpress.com/tag/mosques/

6. http://www.panoramio.com/photo/44795949 

Popular FoOd in Malaysia...

Hi ! Nice to meet you again. How are u guys? I hope everyone have a good day. Actually, I'am very excited today because.... Haha... today I want to share with you about the top food or I think it is a special food  in every place or state. But, today I'am only want to share with you the special food for certain state only. Okay? Alright... enjoy reading my story yah...

First of all, I want to share the best food at Perlis. In Perlis we can find many interesting food here. But for special one, the best food is laksa. Laksa Kuala Perlis is the famous laksa in Perlis. Laksa is made of  rice flour and eaten with fish gravy which make it so tasteful.

         
      You should try this. 👆

Ok. Let we go to the next destination. Yuhuu.... Next, Terengganu. Here we can eat a delicious food which is 'keropok lekor' . Keropok lekor a type of protein food made from fish meat and flour. Fish meat is combined with other materials will be boiled in boiling water or fried using oil- filled. Yummy!



we go to Johor... the best food I can share with you is 'Nasi Ambang'. This menu is very nice because it is very complete. It have rice + ayam masak merah or kicap pedas + mee kasar + ikan masin + serunding + sambal jawa + sayur + keropok goreng.

    So delicious !!!👍
At Selangor , we have lontong and pecal for the best food. But, I found that Kuih Bugis Mandi something like Kuih Badak Berendam which is the traditional cakes recedes in society.

Besides, at Sabah we must know the Kadazandusun ethnic communities practising traditional diet for generations and are still practiced today. 😊

for example, Hinava , Noonsom , Pinaasakan Mahuk Liling Soup.

Finally, another place such as Pahang we have Gulai Ikan Patin masak Tempoyak, at Kelantan we have Nasi Kerabu and Nasi Tumpang.

Kedah we have Gulai Pekasam and Negeri Sembilan Gulai Daging Salai... yummy!!! 😀

 

.... 😍😍😍

U can see more information at this link  

http://mte3012-nurulhusnacheomar.blogspot.my/?m=1

And

http://viknessh6219.wix.com/makanan-tradisikedah#!kedah/cvc5

That's all for today. I hope you enjoy and want to discover the food . Go for travelling and find these food. So nice! You will enjoy your travell. Trust me. Muahhh... 😘😘😘

see you again... Bye...

And here folks, is one of Malaysia's most remembered commercial commemorating the Festival of Lights. Directed by Yasmin Ahmad, let's have some laughs, shall we ? :D

Celebration and Festival in Malaysia: Malaysian Lovessss these Day!

~Malaysia~

A country where one can experience a multitude of :
 cultural celebrations and festivals, and most importantly experience HOLIDAY [ :D ] 

Here is OUR day guys!!!!

1) Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Also known as Hari Raya Puasa, it marks the culmination of Ramadhan, during which Muslims the world over fast for a whole month.

This is also a time to forgive and forget past quarrels, where family members ask for forgiveness from friends and family members.

 2) Chinese New Year

Celebrated worldwide by the Chinese to mark the first day of the New Year in the Chinese lunar calendar, the celebrations last for 15 days.

 Expect fireworks, lion dances, the prominence of the colour red, and open houses with scrumptious Chinese meals!

3) Deepavali

Also commonly referred to as Diwali or Festival of Lights, the festival is significant to all Hindus as it symbolises the triumph of good over evil.

 Oil lamps are lit to ward off darkness and evil, and like every other major cultural festivals in Malaysia, open houses are held.

4) Hari Gawai

The Gawai Dayak is celebrated in Sarawak to mark the end of the paddy harvesting season.

 It also marks the beginning of the new planting season, and activities such as dancing, singing, and a considerable amount of drinking tuak (rice wine) take place in the longhouses.

Source: 
http://www.thestar.com.my/Travel/Malaysia/2012/11/12/Festivals-and-celebrations-in-Malaysia/

Just random Malaysian stories !! Here are five typical Malaysian ghosts usually associated with Malay folklore. Hope you guys enjoy ...

The 'orang minyak' or oily man is a supernatural rapist, who because he is black and slippery is hard to see and catch ! He preys on young women in rural areas......

ORANG MINYAK

Elf-like beings that live in large communities deep in the jungle. Some have been known to assist humans, while others have purportedly abducted people.....

ORANG BUNIAN

Wrapping itself in a white shroud, the 'hantu pocong' hops and rolls about wildly. According to Muslim burial practices, when a body is being lowered into a grave, the tie of the shroud must be opened. As legend has it, if the shroud is not opened properly, the corpse will become a hantu pocong!....

HANTU POCONG

A 'toyol' appears as a naked child with red eyes and sharp teeth. It is kept by a human master in a bottle and trained to steal from others. The master of the toyol has to feed it every night by letting it suck blood from his toes....

 

TOYOL

'Pontianak' is a female vampire who lurks around forests and graveyards. She typically appears as a beautiful and a seductive woman, accompanied by a strong scent of frangipani.... 

PONTIANAK

Well, that's it folks! Hope you enjoyed viewing our ghosts.. have a good night's sleep...or not! :D

Source : Millet, D. (2009). Malaysia at Random, facts, figures, quotes, and anecdotes on Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur. Editions Didier Millet.

SOME INTERESTING PLACE IN MALAYSIA

Kuala Kedah Fort

Fort of Kuala kedah, Kedah

Kuala Kedah is a town and parliamentary constituency in Kedah, Malaysia. It is a fishing port, located at the mouth of the Kedah River, and serves as a terminus for ferries to the tourist island of Langkawi. It is home to a fort, Kota Kuala Kedah, built in 1770^. Kuala Kedah is accessible by bus or taxi from Alor Setar.Kuala Kedah was entrenched in numerous attacks

on Kedah during the 17 and 18th century. It was attacked 

by the Portuguese in 1611 and by the Acehnese in 1619.
The fort was occupied by the Dutch around 1710 

and again attacked by the Bugis a few years later.
In 1821, a Siamese armada from Ligor attacked 
Kota Kuala Kedah and Kedah fell to Siam. Kota Kuala Kedah
(the fort) stands as a reminder of the town’s eventful past.

Perhentian Islands

Perhentian Island

Perhentian Island Resort is an ideal beach resort

for a leisurely family vacation in Malaysia. 

Surrounded by lush greenery, facing white sandy

beaches and a warm blue sea, Perhentian Island is a holiday paradise not to be missed. Perhentian Island, 

or Pulau Perhentian as the locals call it, is well known 

as a marine paradise and forms a parts of the National.

Marine Park of Malaysia. In the surrounding areas of 

Perhentian Island Resort, you will find many things 

to see and do. Take a jungle trek up the hills under a 

canopy of large trees, and you might see wild magpies

giant fruit bats or the Nicobar pigeon. Perhentian Island 

lies along the flight path of this migratory bird. You might 

also see the harmless monitor lizard or even a mousedeer

or two.

A Famosa

A Famosa is a historical fortress found in Malacca,

A Famosa, Melaka

the capital city of the Malaysian Malacca state.
Built in the early 1500s and continually expanded
over the course of that century, today all that
 is left of the originally four-towered fortress is
the entrance gatehouse. Still, A Famosa will
sparkle the interest of the most curious and
history-savvy, as it stands as an emblematic
symbol of the city’s past. The fortress, built by
the Portuguese, later fell into the hands of the
Dutch and the British, thus becoming a possession
of all the Europeans who colonized the city.

Source:
http://www.wonderfulmalaysia.com/tourist-guidebook-malaysia-top-10-highlights.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuala_Kedah