Articles related to "Malay"
The Filipinos
This article is about the Filipinos. It traces their recent history and gives a brief idea of their government.
filipino • philippines • malays • spanish colonialism
This article is about the Filipinos. It traces their recent history and gives a brief idea of their government.
filipino • philippines • malays • spanish colonialism
Early Trade and the Malay Peninsul
The Malayan peninsula had three main advantages that enabled it to become part of the global trading system for more than a thousand years.
malaya • rhinoceros • gold • tin • global trade
The Malayan peninsula had three main advantages that enabled it to become part of the global trading system for more than a thousand years.
malaya • rhinoceros • gold • tin • global trade
Malay Pantoum Found in America
The Pantoum is a poem of Malay origin that requires quatrains to repeat a pattern of lines in a specific manner.
poetry • writing poetry • pantoum • malay • neil gaiman
The Pantoum is a poem of Malay origin that requires quatrains to repeat a pattern of lines in a specific manner.
poetry • writing poetry • pantoum • malay • neil gaiman
The Malay Kingdom of Patani
An introduction to the Malay Kingdom of Patani, now part of Thailand and the subject of bloody insurrection.
islam in southeast asia • thailand • siam • malayan peninsula
An introduction to the Malay Kingdom of Patani, now part of Thailand and the subject of bloody insurrection.
islam in southeast asia • thailand • siam • malayan peninsula
Come to Malaysia: Truly Asia
Would you like to visit Asia, but don't which country to visit? Then come to Malaysia, where you'll find not only the Malaysian culture, but a blend of many other Asian influences.
malaysia • asia • travel to asia • asian travel • malay
Would you like to visit Asia, but don't which country to visit? Then come to Malaysia, where you'll find not only the Malaysian culture, but a blend of many other Asian influences.
malaysia • asia • travel to asia • asian travel • malay
The Ghosts of SIngapore
Who are the ghosts of Singapore and from where do they come?
singapore • ghosts • chinese belief • penanggalan • malay
Who are the ghosts of Singapore and from where do they come?
singapore • ghosts • chinese belief • penanggalan • malay
Bunga Telur, A Symbol of Fertility
Bunga Telur is the guest favour at Malay weddings, symbolising fertility. Find out how it is prepared and how it has evolved over time.
marriage and procreation • traditional malay weddings • malay wedding tokens • bunga telur a symbol of fertility • praying for many children
Bunga Telur is the guest favour at Malay weddings, symbolising fertility. Find out how it is prepared and how it has evolved over time.
marriage and procreation • traditional malay weddings • malay wedding tokens • bunga telur a symbol of fertility • praying for many children
Perak
Perak, literally meaning silver, was the silver lining of Malaysia's heyday, now has to its name indecisively sleepy backwater towns and agricultural industries.
historic state • taiping • kuala kangsar • kellie's castle • limestone caves
Perak, literally meaning silver, was the silver lining of Malaysia's heyday, now has to its name indecisively sleepy backwater towns and agricultural industries.
historic state • taiping • kuala kangsar • kellie's castle • limestone caves
Singapore's Two Annual Food Festivals
Singapore works mightily to counteract its reputation for cultural thinness with two annual food festivals. Only one is for every kind of eater.
singapore food festival • world gourmet summit • peranakan food • straits chinese food • wildlife gourmet safari
Singapore works mightily to counteract its reputation for cultural thinness with two annual food festivals. Only one is for every kind of eater.
singapore food festival • world gourmet summit • peranakan food • straits chinese food • wildlife gourmet safari
The Assassination of Sultan Mahmud
The assassination of Sultan Mahmud of Johor in 1699 led to a century of anarchy and disconnection.
malaysia • bugis • disembowelling • piracy • treason
The assassination of Sultan Mahmud of Johor in 1699 led to a century of anarchy and disconnection.
malaysia • bugis • disembowelling • piracy • treason
Malaysia at 50
After 50 years of independence, Malaysia has still not worked out important identity issues and is now struggling with the rise of blogging and desire for free speech.
najib razak • akujanji • internal security act • ethnic conflict in malaysia • dr mahathir mohammad
After 50 years of independence, Malaysia has still not worked out important identity issues and is now struggling with the rise of blogging and desire for free speech.
najib razak • akujanji • internal security act • ethnic conflict in malaysia • dr mahathir mohammad
The Defence of Hong Kong
The Canadian's involvement and the price paid for the defence of the British Commonwealth outpost of Hong Kong.
hong kong • britain • us • malay • japan
The Canadian's involvement and the price paid for the defence of the British Commonwealth outpost of Hong Kong.
hong kong • britain • us • malay • japan
Beef Pie Recipe: Bobotie
A popular recipe combining minced beef with curry and an egg custard topping. Eat hot or cold.
beef pie recipes • minced meat recipes • bobotie recipes • south african recipes • main courses
A popular recipe combining minced beef with curry and an egg custard topping. Eat hot or cold.
beef pie recipes • minced meat recipes • bobotie recipes • south african recipes • main courses
Historical Phuket Thailand
How one of the world's most well-known Thai tourist destinations became the colourful multicultural vacation destination it is today.
phuket • siam • ayutthaya • persia • thai tin industry
How one of the world's most well-known Thai tourist destinations became the colourful multicultural vacation destination it is today.
phuket • siam • ayutthaya • persia • thai tin industry
Singapore - Top Five Things to Do
The top five things to do in Singapore includes eating and drinking al fresco, music and mosques, chinatown visits, fusion cuisine, and ritualistic ceremonies.
five things to do in singapore • chinatown in singapore • feng shui • chinese opera • chinatown heritage centre
The top five things to do in Singapore includes eating and drinking al fresco, music and mosques, chinatown visits, fusion cuisine, and ritualistic ceremonies.
five things to do in singapore • chinatown in singapore • feng shui • chinese opera • chinatown heritage centre
Singapore's Ethnic Neighbourhoods
There are four ethnic enclaves in Singapore and each one can be explored in an hour or two which is perfect during a short stopover in the Lion City.
arab street (muslim singapore) • ethnic enclaves in singapore • sultan mosque • sabar menanti • geylang
There are four ethnic enclaves in Singapore and each one can be explored in an hour or two which is perfect during a short stopover in the Lion City.
arab street (muslim singapore) • ethnic enclaves in singapore • sultan mosque • sabar menanti • geylang
Dutch East India Company
The Dutch East India Company was a joint stock company who monopolized the spice trade of the 17th century. They established trading ports all over Asia.
the dutch east india company • the dutch golden age • joint stock company • spice trade • dutch trade
The Dutch East India Company was a joint stock company who monopolized the spice trade of the 17th century. They established trading ports all over Asia.
the dutch east india company • the dutch golden age • joint stock company • spice trade • dutch trade
Autumn in Singapore
Dance, music, theatre, painting, photography and prints, Hindu, Chinese and Malay Festivals, all combine to make autumn in Singapore an exciting place for art-lovers.
singapore festivals and exhibitiions • diwali little india • hindu buddhist • malay festival • buddhism in india china and s.e. asia
Dance, music, theatre, painting, photography and prints, Hindu, Chinese and Malay Festivals, all combine to make autumn in Singapore an exciting place for art-lovers.
singapore festivals and exhibitiions • diwali little india • hindu buddhist • malay festival • buddhism in india china and s.e. asia
Eat Malaysia
If there is one thing you must do when travelling in Malaysia, what any local will recommend you to do isn't about visiting a place. It's eating.
food • culinary tour • malaysia • fusion • laksa
If there is one thing you must do when travelling in Malaysia, what any local will recommend you to do isn't about visiting a place. It's eating.
food • culinary tour • malaysia • fusion • laksa
Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 2: Around the World
In a series exploring pirate havens, this article examines safe harbors located around the world, from those favored by the Barbary Corsairs to American havens frequented by pirates and privateers.
pirate havens • piracy • jean laffite • jean lafitte • barbary corsairs
In a series exploring pirate havens, this article examines safe harbors located around the world, from those favored by the Barbary Corsairs to American havens frequented by pirates and privateers.
pirate havens • piracy • jean laffite • jean lafitte • barbary corsairs
Singapore: A Fascinating City
Many travelers stop in transit at Singapore's Changi airport but few decide to stop and visit this often overlooked yet fascinating island nation.
orchard road singapore • chinatown singapore • little india singapore • things to do in singapore • going out in singapore
Many travelers stop in transit at Singapore's Changi airport but few decide to stop and visit this often overlooked yet fascinating island nation.
orchard road singapore • chinatown singapore • little india singapore • things to do in singapore • going out in singapore
Brunei, Unique in S.E. Asia
While other countries rush to join the materialistic world, Brunei determines to hold on to its non-polluted rainforests and rivers, its flora and fauna and way of life.
brunei darussalam • borneo • malay culture • economics of brunei • brunei museum
While other countries rush to join the materialistic world, Brunei determines to hold on to its non-polluted rainforests and rivers, its flora and fauna and way of life.
brunei darussalam • borneo • malay culture • economics of brunei • brunei museum
Penang, Malaysia - What to See
Penang Malaysia is a gift to the heritage lover, as this small island has more than its fair share of well-preserved heritage buildings, plus beaches on which to relax.
penang malaysia • acheen street malay mosque • chinatown • fort cornwallis • little india
Penang Malaysia is a gift to the heritage lover, as this small island has more than its fair share of well-preserved heritage buildings, plus beaches on which to relax.
penang malaysia • acheen street malay mosque • chinatown • fort cornwallis • little india
The Brahmananda Purana
The Brahmananda Purana was originally narrated by Vayu Deva at the end of the yagna in which King Pururava was killed. It provides a graphic description of ancient India.
brahmananda purana • scripture • hinduism • kurukshetra • lomaharshana
The Brahmananda Purana was originally narrated by Vayu Deva at the end of the yagna in which King Pururava was killed. It provides a graphic description of ancient India.
brahmananda purana • scripture • hinduism • kurukshetra • lomaharshana
Fortress Singapore
What is the truth about the fall of Singapore to the Japanese in 1942?
singapore • lion city • british empire • second world war • hong kong
What is the truth about the fall of Singapore to the Japanese in 1942?
singapore • lion city • british empire • second world war • hong kong
Makasar
An introduction to the trade emporium of Makasar on Sulawesi island.
makasar • colonisation • melaka • spice trade
An introduction to the trade emporium of Makasar on Sulawesi island.
makasar • colonisation • melaka • spice trade
Celebratory Layer Cake
This Malaysian recipe makes a dense, rich cake for the Christmas festivities.
christmas cake • layer cake • malaysian cake • nonya • nyonya cake
This Malaysian recipe makes a dense, rich cake for the Christmas festivities.
christmas cake • layer cake • malaysian cake • nonya • nyonya cake
Spicy Malaysian Food
Deliciously spicy Malaysian food merges the best Chinese, Thai and Indian dishes to create a unique melting pot of flavours.
malaysian • malaysia • spicy food • nyonya • nonya
Deliciously spicy Malaysian food merges the best Chinese, Thai and Indian dishes to create a unique melting pot of flavours.
malaysian • malaysia • spicy food • nyonya • nonya
Proverbs from Southeast Asia
An introduction to some of the proverbs of Southeast Asia.
proverbs • social control • wisdom
An introduction to some of the proverbs of Southeast Asia.
proverbs • social control • wisdom
Georgetown in Penang, Malaysia
Georgetown, on the Malaysian Island of Penang, was perhaps the only really multi-racial society in Asia and its ecletic architecture and religious houses display this.
georgetown malaysia penang • malaysia's richest island port • multi-racial society asia • singapore malacca • mah jong
Georgetown, on the Malaysian Island of Penang, was perhaps the only really multi-racial society in Asia and its ecletic architecture and religious houses display this.
georgetown malaysia penang • malaysia's richest island port • multi-racial society asia • singapore malacca • mah jong
Malaysia’s Festa San Pedro
From 23 to 29 June, tourists on vacation flock to the Portuguese Settlement in Malacca (Melaka) town to commemorate the annual feast of the fishermen.
malaysia malacca • malaysia melaka • malacca vacation • malacca tourist • malacca town
From 23 to 29 June, tourists on vacation flock to the Portuguese Settlement in Malacca (Melaka) town to commemorate the annual feast of the fishermen.
malaysia malacca • malaysia melaka • malacca vacation • malacca tourist • malacca town
Singapore Highlights in Four Hours
Singapore Highlights in 4 Hours offers a Night Safari, Birds of Prey at work, taking the World War II Tour of Changi, or relaxing on a boat viewing the Singapore skyline
top tours in singapore • singapore changi airport • sentosa • jurong bird park • night safari
Singapore Highlights in 4 Hours offers a Night Safari, Birds of Prey at work, taking the World War II Tour of Changi, or relaxing on a boat viewing the Singapore skyline
top tours in singapore • singapore changi airport • sentosa • jurong bird park • night safari
Singaporean Food Caterers
Hankering for some food from Southeast Asia but not wanting to do the cooking? If you live in Toronto, help is just a phone call away.
rempah catering • asian catering toronto • asian catering • malaysian food • singaporean food
Hankering for some food from Southeast Asia but not wanting to do the cooking? If you live in Toronto, help is just a phone call away.
rempah catering • asian catering toronto • asian catering • malaysian food • singaporean food
Aceh
Introduction to the people and history of Aceh and the consideration of their struggle for independence.
aceh • java • islam • freedom fighters • imperialism
Introduction to the people and history of Aceh and the consideration of their struggle for independence.
aceh • java • islam • freedom fighters • imperialism
Migration in Southeast Asia
An introduction to the motivations for and implications of migration in Southeast Asian history.
migration • tai peoples • khmer rouge • negritos • indigenous peoples
An introduction to the motivations for and implications of migration in Southeast Asian history.
migration • tai peoples • khmer rouge • negritos • indigenous peoples
Eye of Dawn : The Story of Mata Hari, Part I
This is the first in a two part expose of the much maligned Mata Hari, a woman far ahead of her time in staking her independence and upholding her ideals.
dancer • matahari • dutch • holland • java
This is the first in a two part expose of the much maligned Mata Hari, a woman far ahead of her time in staking her independence and upholding her ideals.
dancer • matahari • dutch • holland • java
Rafflesia Arnoldii
The largest flower in the world comes from a leafless plant from Mayla. It’s a parasitic plant that has grapevine like roots and a fleshy flower which is the only part of the plant that appears above the ground. The flower is approximately three foot across and can weigh up to five pounds.
rafflesia arnoldii • parasitic plant • flower blooms • seeds • tetrastigma
The largest flower in the world comes from a leafless plant from Mayla. It’s a parasitic plant that has grapevine like roots and a fleshy flower which is the only part of the plant that appears above the ground. The flower is approximately three foot across and can weigh up to five pounds.
rafflesia arnoldii • parasitic plant • flower blooms • seeds • tetrastigma
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture: Part II
This is Part II of 2 articles on the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. This one discusses the most recent winning projects of the Muslim world outside of the Middle East as well as concludes both articles.
architecture • islamic • muslim • aga khan • india
This is Part II of 2 articles on the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. This one discusses the most recent winning projects of the Muslim world outside of the Middle East as well as concludes both articles.
architecture • islamic • muslim • aga khan • india
Hat Yai
An introduction to the Southern Thai city of Hat Yai.
hat yai • thailand • malaysia • border trade
An introduction to the Southern Thai city of Hat Yai.
hat yai • thailand • malaysia • border trade
Singapore - a Modern City State
IOnce a lazy backwater with a seedy waterfront, today Singapore is a Modern City State an island reaping the benefits of an oil and shipping business allied with tourism
singapore city-state • british empire • sir stamford raffles • singapore river • malaysia
IOnce a lazy backwater with a seedy waterfront, today Singapore is a Modern City State an island reaping the benefits of an oil and shipping business allied with tourism
singapore city-state • british empire • sir stamford raffles • singapore river • malaysia
The Japanese Village in Ayutthaya
An introduction to the Japanese village in Ayutthaya and the nature of life in Siam.
vermillion seal ships • trade • japan • siam • king narai the great
An introduction to the Japanese village in Ayutthaya and the nature of life in Siam.
vermillion seal ships • trade • japan • siam • king narai the great
“Cumin – the great reviver and appetizer” A Guest Article by - Urja Vidya Narayan
Is it summer in your part of the world? Feel drained? Here is an inexpensive, healthy, tasty drink. Welcome an appetizer, vitalizer …
cumin • reviver • appetizer • summer heat • feel fresh
Is it summer in your part of the world? Feel drained? Here is an inexpensive, healthy, tasty drink. Welcome an appetizer, vitalizer …
cumin • reviver • appetizer • summer heat • feel fresh
Bantams... Mighty midgets of the poultry world
Bantams are little birds that make a BIG impression, both on the show bench and as pets.
bantams • chickens • bantam chickens
Bantams are little birds that make a BIG impression, both on the show bench and as pets.
bantams • chickens • bantam chickens
Classic: Singapore Stirfried Fish Dish
Stirfried fish that has mandarin oranges, pineapples and water chestnut in its sauce .How about cooking a fish dish from singapore this weekend?
asian cooking • fish dish • stirfry • wok cooking • singapore dish
Stirfried fish that has mandarin oranges, pineapples and water chestnut in its sauce .How about cooking a fish dish from singapore this weekend?
asian cooking • fish dish • stirfry • wok cooking • singapore dish
Travelogues
Journeys through Asia, and conversations about politics.
asia capitalism democracy corporate corporation ja
Journeys through Asia, and conversations about politics.
asia capitalism democracy corporate corporation ja
A Christmas treat for true poultry lovers...
Antiquarian pictures for poultry lovers.
poultry • pictures • chickens • ducks • turkeys
Antiquarian pictures for poultry lovers.
poultry • pictures • chickens • ducks • turkeys
A Trishaw in Malacca, Malaysia
The best way to see Malacca (Melaka) is with a driver/guide in a multi-decorated trishaw. Relax in a multi-decorated conveyance with a name like Elvis, or David Beckham.
beckham • ronaldo • michael owen • ronaldino • arnold swartzenegger
The best way to see Malacca (Melaka) is with a driver/guide in a multi-decorated trishaw. Relax in a multi-decorated conveyance with a name like Elvis, or David Beckham.
beckham • ronaldo • michael owen • ronaldino • arnold swartzenegger
Brunei Darussalam - Asian Kingdom of Peace
The small size of the Asian kingdom of Brunei Darassalam, located on the Northern Shore of Borneo, means that its nature, culture and heritage are all within easy reach.
unspoilt asian kingdom of brunei • rainforest bruneu • night golf brunei • bruneu borneo • shopping malls in brunei
The small size of the Asian kingdom of Brunei Darassalam, located on the Northern Shore of Borneo, means that its nature, culture and heritage are all within easy reach.
unspoilt asian kingdom of brunei • rainforest bruneu • night golf brunei • bruneu borneo • shopping malls in brunei
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