hafizsohaimi
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Circumcision Practices in Malaysia
Male circumcision is the removal of the foreskin from the human penis. In the most common procedure, the foreskin is opened, adhesions are removed, and the foreskin is separated from the glans. After that, the circumcision device (if used) is placed, and then the foreskin is cut off. In Islam circumcision is also known as tahara, meaning purification. Muslims believe the removal of the foreksin makes it easier to keep the penis clean because urine can’t get trapped there and as a preventive measure against infection and diseases. For majority of Muslims, circumcision is seen as an introduction to the Islamic faith and a sign of belonging .The preferred age is often seven although some Muslims are circumcised as early as the seventh day after birth and as late as puberty.
BERSIH 5.0
Thousand supporters of the ”BERSIH” (Clean) electoral reform coalition gather on street near during a rally to demand for clean elections, strengthen parliamentary democracy, right to dissent, measures to save the economy and a clean government and political system, in Kuala Lumpur on November 19, 2016.
Budget Malaysia 2016 / Transportation
Public transportation was one of the main budget that mentioned by Malaysia Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in Malaysia budget 2017. Budget 2017 was announced on 21 October 2016.
Nine Emperor Gods Festival 2015
The Nine God Emperor Festival at Kau Ong Yah Temple, Ampang. On the eve of the ninth moon, temples of the deities hold a ceremony to invoke and welcome the nine emperors. Since the arrival of the gods is believed to be through the waterways, processions are held from temples to the sea shore or river to symbolize this belief. Devotees dressed in traditional white, carrying incense and candles, await the arrival of their excellencies.A carnival-like atmosphere pervades the temple throughout the nine-day festival. During this period of time, the constant tinkling of a prayer bell and chants from the temple priests are heard. Most devotees stay at the temple, eat vegetarian meals and recite continuous chanting of prayer. It is believed that there will be rain throughout the nine days of celebration.The ninth day of the festival is its climax. A procession which draws scores of devotees sends the deities back home.
Hungry Ghost Festival
In Chinese culture, the fifteenth day of the seventh month in the lunar calendar is called Ghost Day and the seventh month in general is regarded as the Ghost Month.During the month- long festival, Chinese people make offerings of food, ”Hell money” and paper- made models of items such as televisions, servants and cars, incense, joss paper to be burnt to appease the wandering spirits as it is believed that the gates of hell are opened during the month and their dead ancestors would return to visit their relatives.
RAMADAN 2015 MALAYSIA
Most Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan with prayers and readings from the Koran as they fast from eating, drinking, smoking and all sexual relations from dawn till dusk. NSTP/ HAFIZ SOHAIMI
ASEAN People March Againts TPPA
ASEAN People take part on march againts TPPA near Kuala Lumpur, April 24 , 2015 .Representatives of farmers, indigenous peoples, youths and other civil society organisations at the Asean People’s Forum said that the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP or TPPA) will have a “devastating impact” on agriculture, collective rights to land and resources, and food sovereignty.
Vaisakhi 2015
Vaisakhi is a festival celebrated in the Punjab region. The festival coincides with other festivals celebrated on the first day of Vaisakh, in some regions of the Indian Subcontinent such as Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year or Bohag Bihu of Assam or Puthandu, the Tamil New Year.Vaisakhi is especially important for the Sikh community as it marks the establishment of the Khalsa. More recently, this festival is also celebrated around the world by the Sikh diaspora.
MH370 Chinese relative demand answer from MAS
Chinese relatives of passengers aboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 gather at the airline’s headquarters in Subang to hand over a petition demanding an explanation on the missing aircraft. Tearful momment during the meeting .
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