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Georgetown

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Environment

Citizens seek safety following tsunami alert - Malaysia

Malaysians seek higher ground for safety in case of a tsunami following a powerful 8.6 magnitude earthquake and continuing strong aftershocks off the...

by Abdul Hafiz Abdul Hamid in Malaysia on 11/04/2012

Our World

Thaipusam Celebration in Penang

The Hindu festival of Thaipusam, celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon day in the Tamil calendar, took place in honour of the...

by Mohamad Zulhaimie Abdul Mutalib in Malaysia on 08/02/2012

Society

Thaipusam Celebration in Penang - Malaysia

Reports of a million people turned up in Penang as the procession starts on the morning before Thaipusam. 6th February 2012

by CHRISTOPHER HARRIOT in Malaysia on 06/02/2012

11/04/2012 - Citizens seek safety following tsunami alert - Malaysia - Malaysia - Malaysians seek higher ground for...
08/02/2012 - Thaipusam Celebration in Penang - Malaysia - The Hindu festival of Thaipusam,...
06/02/2012 - Thaipusam Celebration in Penang - Malaysia - Malaysia - Reports of a million people turned up...
23/01/2012 - Prayers ahead of Chinese Lunar New Year - Malaysia - Devotees could be seen praying and...
26/10/2011 - Diwali Celebrations begin - Malaysia - Diwali, popularly known as the "...
23/10/2011 - Preparation for Diwali - Malaysia - Diwali festival sales in Little India....
30/08/2011 - Eid Ul Fitr Prayers at Penang State Mosque - Malaysia - Muslims seen here during Eid ul-Fitr...
30/08/2011 - Muslims celebrate Shawwal and Eid Ul Fitr to conclude Ramadan - Malaysia - Children celebrate Eid Ul Fitr by...
28/05/2010 - Wesak Day Procession in Malaysia - Malaysia - More than 5,000 Buddhist devotees...
16/05/2010 - Night Market - Malaysia - Obtaining higher income, gaining...

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Citizens seek safety following tsunami alert - Malaysia

Environment

Citizens seek safety following tsunami alert - Malaysia

Malaysians seek higher ground for safety in case of a tsunami following a powerful 8.6 magnitude earthquake and continuing strong aftershocks off the coast of Indonesia.
by Abdul Hafiz Abdul Hamid, on 11th of April 2012
Thaipusam Celebration in Penang

Our World

Thaipusam Celebration in Penang

The Hindu festival of Thaipusam, celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon day in the Tamil calendar, took place in honour of the deity Lord Murugan. Georgetown, Malaysi...
by Mohamad Zulhaimie Abdul Mutalib, on 8th of February 2012
Thaipusam Celebration in Penang - Malaysia

Society

Thaipusam Celebration in Penang - Malaysia

Reports of a million people turned up in Penang as the procession starts on the morning before Thaipusam. 6th February 2012
by CHRISTOPHER HARRIOT, on 6th of February 2012
Prayers ahead of Chinese Lunar New Year

Society

Prayers ahead of Chinese Lunar New Year

Devotees could be seen praying and making offerings during Chinese New Year celebrations on Penang Island for the Year of the Dragon, a symbol of luck, according to the Chinese lunar ca...
by Azri Zainul, on 23rd of January 2012
Diwali Celebrations begin

Society

Diwali Celebrations begin

Diwali, popularly known as the "festival of lights," is a festival celebrated between mid-October and mid-November, for Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals o...
by Azri Zainul, on 26th of October 2011
Preparation for Diwali

Society

Preparation for Diwali

Diwali festival sales in Little India. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights. Penang Island, Malaysia. 23rd October 2011
by Azri Zainul, on 23rd of October 2011
Logos Hope, World's Largest Floating Book Fair in Penang - Malaysia

Society

Logos Hope, World's Largest Floating Book Fair in Penan...

The World's largest floating book fair, The Logos Hope docks for the first timestaring from August 25, 2011 until September 25, 2011. Malaysia. 2nd September 2011
by Abdul Hafiz Abdul Hamid, on 2nd of September 2011
Eid Ul Fitr Prayers at Penang State Mosque

Society

Eid Ul Fitr Prayers at Penang State Mosque

Muslims seen here during Eid ul-Fitr prayers at Penang sate mosque. Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Malaysia. 30th August 2011
by Mohamad Zulhaimie Abdul Mutalib, on 30th of August 2011
Thaipusam celebrated in Malaysia

Our World

Thaipusam celebrated in Malaysia

Thaipusam celebration in Malaysia. Georgetown, Penang. 20th January 2011
by Mohamad Zulhaimie Abdul Mutalib, on 20th of January 2011
Muslims celebrate Shawwal and Eid Ul Fitr to conclude Ramadan

Our World

Muslims celebrate Shawwal and Eid Ul Fitr to conclude R...

Children celebrate Eid Ul Fitr by playing with fireworks. Shawwal means to ‘lift or carry’; usually in this month camels are carrying a fetus. Georgetown, Malaysia. 30th August 2011
by Mohamad Zulhaimie Abdul Mutalib, on 30th of August 2011
Wesak Day Procession in Malaysia

Arts & Entertainment

Wesak Day Procession in Malaysia

More than 5,000 Buddhist devotees accompanied a procession of 69 decorated floats in conjunction of Wesak Day in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. 28/05/2010
by kamaruzaman yaacob, on 28th of May 2010
Weekly Malay Cultural Performance

Arts & Entertainment

Weekly Malay Cultural Performance

Malay traditional Zapin dance was performed at Weekly Malay Cultural performance in Fort Cornwallis, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. 15/06/2010
by kamaruzaman yaacob, on 15th of May 2010
Night Market

Business

Night Market

Obtaining higher income, gaining personal autonomy and achieving greater social and economic mobility were among the reasons given for choosing night market hawking or petty trading as ...
by kamaruzaman yaacob, on 16th of May 2010
Penang Earth Hour 2010

Our World

Penang Earth Hour 2010

Crowds gathered at several hotspots to participate the global Earth Hour 2010 by turning off non-essential light for one hour from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. 27...
by kamaruzaman yaacob, on 27th of March 2010
Penang Bridge

Our World

Penang Bridge

DMTX. A view of Penang Bridge, a dual-carriageway toll bridge that connects Gelugor on the island of Penang and Seberang Prai on the mainland of Malaysia. The total length of the bridge...
by kamaruzaman yaacob, on 9th of March 2010
Twa Peh Kong Kneoh Grand Float Procession 2010

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Twa Peh Kong Kneoh Grand Float Procession 2010

DMTX. More than 50,000 people lined the streets to celebrate the Twa Peh Kong Kneoh Grand Float Procession 2010, organized by the Poh Hock Seah Temple, Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010.
by kamaruzaman yaacob, on 28th of February 2010
Maasi Magam Festival in Penang

Our World

Maasi Magam Festival in Penang

More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. ...
by kamaruzaman yaacob, on 28th of February 2010
Hula Hoops Dance in Penang, Malaysia

Arts & Entertainment

Hula Hoops Dance in Penang, Malaysia

DMTX. An artist from China performed a hula hoops dance at one of the shopping complexes ahead of the Chinese New Year celebrations in Penang, Malaysia. 07/02/2010.
by kamaruzaman yaacob, on 7th of February 2010
Colourful Chinese New Year Dances

Arts & Entertainment

Colourful Chinese New Year Dances

DMTX. Colourful Chinese traditional dances performed by artists from China at one of the shopping complexes ahead of the Chinese New Year in Penang, Malaysia. 07/02/2010.
by kamaruzaman yaacob, on 7th of February 2010
Lighting Ceremony at Kek Lok Si Temple in Malaysia

Arts & Entertainment

Lighting Ceremony at Kek Lok Si Temple in Malaysia

DMTX. More than 10,000 lanterns and 230,000 decorative bulbs were switched on during the Annual lighting-up ceremony for the Chinese New Year celebrations at Kek Lok Si temple. Georgeto...
by kamaruzaman yaacob, on 7th of February 2010

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