Welcoming the Year of the Tiger
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Penang Monthly
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The Haj pilgrimage
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This November, millions of Muslims from around the world will converge in Mecca in holy pilgrimage. The pilgrimage is the fifth pillar of Islam, and it is the d...
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Merdeka and Malaysia Day
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Most countries around the world celebrate a single national day, but in Malaysia there are two anniversaries which are commemorated. Merdeka Day on August 31 ce...
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