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Articles on Malaysian holidays, calendar traditions, and local customs.
School Term Breaks in Malaysia: How They Work
A practical guide to Malaysia's school term breaks, why Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu follow a different schedule, and how to plan family holidays around them.
Thaipusam in Malaysia: The Kavadi Journey and Where to Witness It
A guide to Thaipusam in Malaysia, the Hindu festival of devotion, kavadi bearers, and the sea of pilgrims climbing the 272 steps of Batu Caves every year.
Understanding the Hijri Calendar and Malaysian Islamic Holidays
Why do Islamic holidays in Malaysia shift each year? A guide to the Hijri calendar, how JAKIM confirms dates, and the key Islamic observances you'll see in the gazette.
Wesak Day in Malaysia: The Buddhist Holiday Explained
A look at Wesak Day in Malaysia, the three events it commemorates, and how Buddhist temples across the country mark the most important day of the year.
Wilayah Persekutuan Day: Why Only Three Places Get the Holiday
What Wilayah Persekutuan Day commemorates, why only KL, Putrajaya, and Labuan observe it, and how the federal territories differ from the 13 Malaysian states.