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ISSUE 01 Understanding Malaysia
April 2021 local myths and legends!

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WORDS by Lim Chin Yee
ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee

Editor’s
Note

Malaysia is unique in the community of nations.
The combination of diverse people and culture
who live in harmony and has become a model to
many communities. With independence, the state
acquires the distinct characteristic of a multi-ethnic

citizenry.
In this issue, no matter you are a nature lover, a beach
bum, a culture enthusiast or a foodie, there are a lot of
interesting article for you to enjoy! The highlight in this
issue is about the special festival which held in April every
year,the International Water Festival which known as a
water-sports competition. This festival was designed as a
tourism marketing event in every country. The highlight of
this issue also included some interesting Malaysia culture
content. Such as DIY traditional work, parent-child bond

activity and variety of activities that can help the
children development process. So you can enjoy the local

culture in a fun way while reading those interesting
article in this magazine!

I really do hope you have an amazing time going
through all the pages. Enjoy!

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in this issue...

section 1 section 3

Do You Know? Let’s Do it!

11 Things You Should DIY Batik 26
Know About Malaysian
Culture 7

Malaysia Facts for Kids 10

7 interesting facts 14
about Malaysia you
must know

section 2

jom Play!

Batu Seremban 18 section 4
Guli 20

Congkak 22 In this issue...

Malaysia Water Festival 30

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section 5 WORDS by Lim Chin Yee
ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee

do it with your parent!

Bubur Chacha 34

Kuih Keria 38

Nasi Lemak 40

section 6

tell me a story...

Sang Kancil and The 42
Crocodiles 44

Puteri Gunung Ledang

section 7

Fun Stuff!

Word Search Puzzle 46

TheMamak Stall culture 48

Art Zone 50

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11 Things You Should Know Kdnooywou?

About Malaysian Culture

WORDS by Michelle Leong
ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee

Everyone drinks Milo Active-GO

Babies and adults, expats and locals, monkeys and humans all bond over
Milo (pronounced ‘my-low’). This chocolate-and-malt drink is so integral
to Malaysian existence that local food courts and coffee shops will
serve Milo, but not chocolate. (“You want hot chocolate? You mean hot
Milo?”) It comes in various forms, too — iced, jellied, caked, cocktailed,
and dinosaured. Have fun.

?‘Rain’ is not a problem

What foreigners call a “storm,” Malaysians just call “rain.” When the

downpour begins, it sounds like a thousand bullets are hitting your

roof, which incidentally may or may not be blown away. The wind howls,

the thunder resounds, and the lightning cracks the the sky in half. And

through it all, Malaysians will be as cool as their cendol (sweet iced

dessert), and hide it out inside their shopping malls.
?Most people speak English
DDoSoEEpYYnnoegoguaulliiksshh??
What do you expect from a country that was colonized by the British I Do!

?for over 100 years, and has continued to be a part of the Common-

wealth since 1957? These people probably speak English better

? Yesthan you.
‘Superlatives are a thing

In Malaysia, it’s all about having the tallest, biggest, highest, and
longest. From the tallest twin towers and the third largest Sleeping
Buddha in the world, to the longest bridge and the highest mountain
in Southeast Asia, this is a culture that basks in its superlatives. It
doesn’t matter that the Internet here is slower than India’s — because,

hey, Malaysia has the world’s seventh tallest freestanding
communications tower. Just so you know.
?
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Squat toilets still exist

You may have traveled from Thailand, but you haven’t reached
Singapore yet. Which means that squat toilets are still available, even
in shopping malls. Some places, like the Penang Tropical Fruit Farm,
only have squat toilets. Let’s hope you’ve been working out your knees
and thighs.

? ‘Food is fusion

If Malaysia is renowned for its cultural diversity, then it’s the cuisine
that substantiates this claim. From Nyonya dishes (a mix of Chinese and

Malay flavors, apropos the Peranakan culture) to mamak food (a blend
of Indian and Malay fare), Malaysians know how to have a feast while

practicing muhibah.
??
You can shop til you drop

Quite literally, you can shop until you go to bed. Shopping malls are

typically open until 10 p.m. on weekdays, and even later on the DAILY
weekends. It’s not unusual to find malls closing at midnight. This applies

to cafés, too — because Malaysians like their coffee (and Milo), no

matter the hour.

?This is not mine.

I need to take
it to police station.

‘Honesty in everythingMalaysia is generally safe, friendly, and honest. This means that food

?vendors won’t try to extra-charge you for being a tourist, and if you

drop a RM50 ($12) note, you’ll usually get it back. That said, Malaysians
are also quick to tell you what they think, especially if they think you
are an idiot. Did you brave the Malaysian rain and end up with a cold?

?“Next time, pakai otak-lah.” (Next time, use your brain-lah).
No shoes indoors

If you wear your shoes indoors, what difference is there between your
home and the freeway? Wearing shoes indoors is rude, offensive, and
just plain dirty. Don’t do it.

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Eat with your right hand

In Malaysia, it’s just as normal to eat with your bare hand as with your
fork and spoon. Nasi lemak, roti canai, and crispy prawn crackers are all
fodder for your fingers — on the right hand, that is. Your left paw is
reserved for less-savory things.

? ‘PDA not encourage

If you want to get intimate with your beau, it’s best to keep it to your
room. Public displays of affection, such as kissing and fondling, may be
followed up by a visit from the police. Holding hands is fine, as is a quick
peck on the cheek, but “amorous embraces” are suspect. French kissing?

You’ll be lucky if you don’t get prosecuted.
??
Cultural Tips Do’s and Don’ts

TaTbalbeleMMaannnneerrss iinnMMalaalyasyiasia

A bowl of water or ketor is still available for cleaning the tips of
If you are new in Malaysia or interested fingers. Do not forget to use it.
in learning table manners and etiquette,

there are a couple of things that should If there is a shared sauce or gravy for dipping food, only dip your bite
be known when having lunch or dinner. once. Do notdip your food again after biting it.
Like other countries, Malaysia has its
own traditions and etiquette that should A napkin will be available for everyone on the table for wiping mouth
and fingertips. If not, you can always ask for it.
?be considered and taken seriously when
Interesting belief: If a young woman eats the last piece of food on
dining. Otherwise, people might get you a plate, she would never find her match in marriage. So, it does not
wrong or you might feel uncomfortable as matter if you are a woman or a man, never eat the last piece.
well.
Talking is not good while the mouth is full. Also, having small bites
If you are an expat or just invited to a rather than big ones are better.

?Malay house for dining, the first thing If two or more person attempts to have the same dish at the same
time, the eldest has the right to get it first.
you should know is that most Malay peo-
ple are Muslims, therefore alcoholic bev- If you eat something you do not like, do not put it back on the shared
erages, pork, and non-halal meat will not plate where you got it, just put it on your own plate.
be served. So, when you are invited and
brought a gift to the host, keep these in

?mind.
Yes, it is expected to receive a gift from

the guest, which is called buah tangan. It Never point out any food or anyone with your foot. It is disrespectful.
can be something like fruits or anything

else. If the mouth is covered by hand, burping is acceptable for men (not

If you are invited to a Malay wedding, women).

it is polite to give cash in an envelope to Even though the drinks are served along with the dishes, it is better
the bride and groom’s parents for their to drink eat after cleaning your own plate.
married children. Also, it should be done

carefully while shaking hands with them, ?

without anyone else seeing. You must clean your plate no matter what.

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Malaysia Facts

for kids Malaysia covers
roughly the same
Kangsar size in land area

? as the US state of
New Mexico!
??Kedah

George There are tw
Town world herita
Malaysia amon
Kelantan towns of Me

Perak Terengganu Georgetow
called Pe

Peninsular Malaysia Pahang West Malaysia
is linked to Singapore
Negeri ? The longest
by a causeway and Sembilan river is the
a bridge.
Rajang river
Kuala
?Johor with 563km
?Lumpur or 350ft.

Putrajaya
Melaka

Malaysia lies close
to the equator and
thus has an equatorial
climate with two rainy
seasons. The humidity is

very high.

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? Kdnooywou?WORDS by Kids World Travel Guide

Malaysia has hundreds ?ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee

wo UNESCO ?of islands along the Sabah ?

age sites in coastline. Pulau Langkawi
is the biggest island of the
ng them the
country. Pulau means
island in Malaysian. 

elaka and

wn (also

enang).

Sarawak East Malaysia is on
the island of Borneo
t and consists of two
??
states : Sabah and
Sarawak

r

East Malaysia

Malaysia’s Mulu ?Malaysia’s highest
Caves on the island
of Borneo are one of point is Mount Kinabalu,
on the island of Borneo,
the largest cave
system in the with 4,095 m or
world. 13,435 ft.

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7 interesting

facts

? about Malaysia
??
1
By digging more interesting things
about Malaysia, you will really start Malaysia
loving it more. A hub where Malay-
sians, Chinese, Indians and many Singapore
other religions live together in a
calm and peaceful veneer is some- ?
how a defining part of Malaysia.
It is also a gastronomical paradise Singapore was a?
and a home where distinct festivals part of Malaysia
are celebrated. Its people are calm,
friendly, pleasant, and full of energy. Undoubtedly, you have become perplexed
after being aware of the fact that Malaysia
?Do you know Aurea Chersonesus was in Singapore a very long time ago. On
9th August 1965, Singapore got separated
meaning “Peninsula of Gold” was
earlier used instead of Malaysia? Its from Malaysia and became a sovereign
model flag was designed with state. All this happened due to economic
10,430 floppy disks. Pomelo is an
indigenous fruit which has the and political disputes between both
largest amount of citrus and is only countries. Even racial riots took place in
available in Malaysia. Caning is its 1964 that defined the separation between
common punishment where the
number of strokes does not cross to Singapore and Malaysia.
24 and also not punished to women
and children under 10 years. Surely,
you would have been amazed know-
ing about some facts of Malaysia.

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2 KnoWORDS by Visaleets do you

? w ?ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee
3rd world’s largest

natural rubber producer

?The natural rubber has infinite uses in

every country around the globe. With a
production of around 996,673 metric
tons of rubber, Malaysia has listed its

? name as the world third largest rubber
??producer. While on a Malaysia tour, do

not miss an opportunity to buy natural

rubber gloves, also available at cost-

?effective prices.

3

Blessed with the world’s ?
largest cave chamber Cultural Tips
Some caves are more accessible than
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MMuluuluNNataiotinoanlaPl aPrakrkovoevrerthtehreer.eI.tIitsishohmomee tan and Batu Caves near KL can even
totoaawwidiedecoclolellcetciotinonofonf antautruarlatlrteraesausruerses be reached by train. Others such as
cocmomprpirsisnigngSaSraarwawakakChCahmambebre,rT, hTehe Gua Cerita, with its Quranic inscrip-
PiPninancalcelse,sa, nadndalaolnogngwwithiththtehewworolrdl’ds’s tions, can only be reached by boat.
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MMalaalyasyisaiathtrhoruoguhg hV iVsiaslaeletest.s.

Pregnant women become 4
highly restricted
?
Malaysian pregnant women keep
themselves restricted with some
moments during this period. These
women are not allowed to kill and
tie anything because they believe it
may result in a deformed baby. Also,
during the entire 9 months, they
never carry water or fire behind
their backs. Even these women
always make themselves away from
looking at ugly things.
??
Dos
and Don’ts ? ?An opportunity to look
at corpse flower
Pfroerdguwrnioanmgnecny
Tourists will find parasitic Rafflesia arnoldii
?5 (corpse flower) at the Kinabalu National

16 ANAK MALAYSIA APRIL 2020 Park in Malaysia. The surprising fact about
corpse flowers is, it entirely embeds into
the host plant, and only that part of it
becomes visible over a flower. The
blooming weight is around 1.5 lbs in
weight and 3 feet wide. A superb and
diverse place to travel around 31 million
people reside in Malaysia where half the

population is of Malay. At Borneo, tourists
will find a blend of Indian and Chinese.
Bidayuh people will also find speaking

their own languages. Also, they are kept
resided in some particular areas for

centuries where it is hardly possible to
meet them.

6 C?ultural Tip?sThe food capital of the world is in
Malaysia. As foodies, this is one of
MALAYSIA our favourite interesting facts about
Malaysia. Everywhere across the
PASPORT country you’ll find hawker stalls sell-
PASSPORT ing a range of delicious freshly made
foods like laksa, Indian inspired roti
A superb and diverse canai, the national dish: nasi lemak,
and so much more. The entire coun-
?place to travel try is a haven for foodies, with Pen-
?? ang the jewel in the crown, as it’s a
melting pot for Indian, Chinese and
Southeast influences.

Around 31 million people reside in Malaysia One of the reasons Penang is such a
where half the population is of Malay. At
Borneo, tourists will find a blend of Indian ?hit for street-food is that many ven-
and Chinese. Bidayuh people will also find
speaking their own languages. Also, they dors are second or third-generation,
are kept resided in some particular areas meaning they know what they are do-
for centuries where it is hardly possible to ing! The historic George Town part
meet them. of Penang is also still perfectly set
up for street food, unlike the more
Has a UNESCO 7 modern Kuala Lumpur. The street
listing mountain food culture is going strong here,
? with some of the best dishes we
Being a climbing lover, you must try to ever tasted. What we loved the most
visit Mount Kinabalu, the tallest about Malaysia, however, is how opin-
mountain in Malaysia. It has a height ionated and passionate Malaysians
of above 13,435 ft. Those who love to are about their food!
climb should go there because they do
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skills. They just need to contact a
registered guide and also a permit.
Fortunately, Kinabalu has listed in
UNESCO, being the highest mountain
between New Guinea and Himalayas.
Also, enjoy the different ranges of
habitats, including rich tropical lowland,
hill rainforest, sub-alpine forest, tropical
mountain forest, and much more
surprises.

Jom Play

Traditional Game

batu seremban

WORDS by Visaleets
ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee
PHOTO CREDIT to Lim Chin Yee

Selambut or also known as Batu Seremban or Serembat is a traditional game
played in Malaysia. Selambut is a reference to the north and east coast of

Peninsular, while on the west coast of Peninsular is called Seremban game. It
is usually played by girls individually or in groups of two to five people.

Selambut games only need a few pieces of fruit. Rubber seeds, pebbles or small
stones, chunks of other objects commonly used round, often as much as five seeds.

In addition, the cloth bag sewn and filled with saga seeds, sand, etc. are also used.

The game is often played at leisure, on the porch of the house, in the house, in the
park or anywhere else that there is a clean, flat surface. The players sit on the
floor, and play in turns.

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1 2 phloawy ?to

Level One Level Two 1. You need
Throw all five stones into the air. Throw all five stones into the to prepare...
Catch one of the stones before it air, catching a tossing stone. Do
hits the ground. This is your tossing the same as Level One but this 5 stones (found or made)
stone. From this point on, throw the time pick up 2 ground stones at
tossing stone into the air, and pick up a time. 2. Number of
1 ground stone, then catch the tossing player...
stone before it hits the ground. Do 3
the same with the rest of the ground Level Three one or more players
stones. Unless otherwise stated, the Throw all five stones into the air,
caught ground stones can be set aside catching a tossing stone. Do the 3. Rules...
before picking up more stones. same as Level One but pick up 3
stones on your first toss and 1 Sit on a hard, clean, level floor
4 stone on your second toss. Note: Concrete is not a good
Level Four choice. It is easy to scrape your
Throw all five stones into the 6 knuckles on the surface!
air, catching a tossing stone. Do Level Six
the same as level one but pick Throw all 5 stones on the ground. 4. How to
up all 4 of the ground stones at After they have landed, pick up play?
one time. 2 stones. Throw one of those
stones, the tossing stone, into the In Batu Seremban game, There
5 air. While it is in the air, exchange are several levels or different
Level Five the second stone in your hand for ways of celebration. The game
Keep the five stones in your one of the stones on the ground. will start with a simple first
hand from Level 4. Throw one Catch the tossing stone before stage, in which a piece of fruit
stone from this group into the it hits the ground. Continue this called a used, up to a more dif-
air, place the remaining 4 stones until you have exchanged all the ficult level or top level of seven
on the ground, then catch the stones on the ground. named.
tossing stone before it hits the
ground. 7 5. Losing turns
Level Seven
8 Throw the two stones that you If a player fails to complete
are holding from the end of Level a level, his turn ends and the
Level Eight Six. The other stones remain on stones are passed on to the next
Throw all five stones on the the ground. While the stones are opponent. When it is this play-
ground. Your opponent looks at in the air, pick up 1 ground stone, ers turn again, he can start at
the stones and picks one stone to then catch both of the tossing the beginning of the level that
be her tossing stone. She has to stones, one in each hand. You now they did not complete.
pick up that stone without touch- have 2 stones in one hand and 1
ing any other stone. The play now stone in another. Throw up the 6. Winning the game
throws the tossing stone into the two stones that are in one hand,
air and must pick up the remain- and again pick up one stone from If you wish to play the game
ing 4 ground stones and catch the the ground with the hand that is competitively, the first person to
tossing stone before it hits the not holding a stone, then catch complete all Eight Levels wins. It
ground. If the player is success- both of the tossing stones, one is the next opponent’s turn, and
ful, she now begins on Level One. in each hand. Continue this until everyone starts back at Level
If she is not successful, the play you are holding all 5 stones in one One. If one wishes to play for
passes on to the next opponent. hand. fun, the game continues with-
out a winner being declared, and
everyone just tries to improve
their skills.

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GUL I

Malaysian Traditional
Games

Guli or known as marbles is one of the simpler games played
back in the olden days. A game of Guli is suitable for both girls
and boys aged between seven years old to twelve years old. It
is usually played on a flat open surface and a circle drawn with
an approximately diameter of 1 metre. This game is not as easy
as it looks. This is because, this game involves throwing a guli on
the target accurately. In addition, these marbles are very small
and the type of guli used to play this game are the ones made of
limestone and its round.

This game also known as Kelereng. One game involves drawing a
circle in sand, and players will take turns knocking other players’
marbles out of the circle with their own marble. This game is
called ringer but is also known by other names. Other versions
involve shooting marbles at target marbles or into holes in the
ground.

The main goal is to end up with the most marbles at the end of
the game. Each player brings his personal set of marbles to use
and potentially lose. This is considered playing “for keeps” or
“keepsies.”

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You need to prepare : Guli phloawy ?to

Number of player : 2 or more players WORDS by Malaysian Traditional Games official site
ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee
Rules : PHOTO CREDIT to Lim Chin Yee
Draw a circle measuring 10 feet in
diameter (according to tournament
rules) and a starting or “lag” line.
The lag line is drawn just outside
of the circle or “ring.”

How To Play?

A.) To start the game each player must swipe your marbles
into the hole master. The marble into the hole or the near-
est parent is treated as the first player starts the game
and these marbles followed by almost a second and so on.

B.) The first player will flick the marbles to all the marbles
that are in the area of a circle that out. If the flick does
not hit it assumed dead and the second player will make a
flip to these marbles are there, so on until all players com-
pleted flips over other players marbles.

C.) Players can release the turn but on the condition that
it must include the marbles into the hole holding his first.
The player will ensure his marbles always be close to the
hole every time parent flips done. This makes it easier to
control the game.

D.) Each exchange turn to the next player, the player who
took his turn required to enter the marble into the hole
before flick holding opponents marbles. If the marbles do
not go into the holding hole, turn to the other players giv-
en.

E.) Scoring based on the large number of flips made against
opponents marbles until all players finish their turn.

F.) Two way fines are levied against players who collect
the lowest amount. The player will lose his marbles in the
hole inserting parent and all players will cross marbles.
The second way is by each player once a flick of the lost
marbles away from the circle.

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congkak

History background A

Congkak(Congklak) is a mancala game of Players take turns moving the
seeds except in the first move
Malay origin played in Malaysia, Singapore, which is performed simultane-
Brunei, Southern Thailand and also some ously, beginning with the hole
parts of Sumatra and Borneo. The word closest to his/her own store.
congkak was believed originated from the
old Malay ‘congak’, gives meaning as men- After this first simultaneous
tal calculation that was practiced in this movement, once the last seed
game. It was considered that a good player falls into an empty hole, the
will have an advantage in collecting points players’ first turn is over and
to win the game when the player calculates the opponent of the player
a few steps in advance. who reached an empty hole
first commences his/her turn
The oldest mancala game that was found after the other player has
in a abandoned castle of Roman Egypt and finished his opening move too.
back to the 4th Century AD. This game
was likely introduced to Southeast Asia by On a turn, a player chooses
Indian or Arab traders in 15th century. It one of the seven holes under
was spread all over Malay world through their control.
the dealers via Malacca where at that time
the trading post is very important. Early
years back then, it was thought that the
game was for the king and family residents
only.

You need to prepare : Congkak boards,
marbles / rubber seeds

Number of player : 2 or more players

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b phloawy ?to

If a player is unable to fill a hole WORDS by Traditional Games in Malaysia Blog
with seven seeds that hole is con- ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee
sidered sunog (“burnt”); all excess PHOTO CREDIT to Amy Tan
seeds are returned to the store.
The round begins with the player c
with no sunog holes taking his/her
turn sowing first. If the last seed falls into an oc-
cupied hole, all the seeds are re-
moved from that hole, and are
sown starting from that hole.
The process continues until the
last seed falls into a player’s
store, or an empty hole.

e d

The game ends, when a If the last seed sown
player has no seeds inhis falls into a player’s own
holes at the start of his store, they immediate-
turn. The remaining seeds ly earn another turn,
are awarded to his oppo- which can begin at any
nent. of the seven holes un-
der their control.

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BatikDIY Materials :

What is Batik? A4 paper
pencil
Batik is a technique for decorating textiles,

by which parts of the textile that are not to
be coloured are covered in molten wax. The
wax prevents the textile from absorbing the dye
during the decorating process.

The word batik is of Indonesian origin, and is relat-
ed to a Malay word for dot or point, “titik” and the
Javanese word “amba”, meaning ”to write”.

Process :

1.) Create a drawing with a pencil 2.) Then place the 15 x 15cm 3.) Next, trace th
on A4 paper. plain muslin over drawing. As you onto the fabric w
can see the pencil lines will be either by squeezi
WORDS by Blick Art Materials Youtube channel visible through the fabric. the bottle or usin
ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee With masking tape, tape both time for glue to d
PHOTO CREDIT to Lim Chin Yee the drawing and the fabric to hours.
the work surface.
The dried glue wi
Iron the wrinkles out of the ent, so drawings c
muslin once it has dried again. the muslin while p
The edges may be left with that sticks will re
natural fray, or a small hem washed.
can be folded and pressed to
the back side. Secure with a
small line of glue or an iron on
fabric.

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dloetit’s!

brush

15 x 15cm plain muslin colour plate GLUE
masking tape
acrylic paint glue
scissor
acrylic pain t

he line drawing 4.) After that, apply the acrylic 5.)When paint is completely dry,
with the glue, paint to the muslin, brushing up place in sink and run warm water
ing directly from to and right over dried glue lines. over the entire piece. Place paint-
ng a brush. Allow Allow colors to mix and blend, ing on a few paper towels and use
dry, usually 2-3 painting to the edges of the fab- a soft cloth or fingers to gently
ric. As an option, turn the piece rub the glue away. Rinse with
ill be transpar- ove warm water again to remove glue.
can remain under Some of the color will discharge
painting. Paper when the front is dry and paint with the water.
elease when the back side as well. Dry time
can be decreased by using a hair Although it will not be quite as
dryer or placing in a sunny loca- brilliant as the original painting; it
tion. The painting will feel very will be much softer. Do not wring
stiff. the water out of the painting, blot
it between paper towels and hang
to dry, if possible.

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THAT WILL MAKE
A SPLASH!

Malaysia
Water Festival

History of the festival

The Water Festival is the New Year’s
celebrations that take place in Southeast
Asian nations such as Cambodia, Laos,
Myanmar, and Thailand as well as among
the Dai people of China. It is called the
‘Water Festival’ by Westerners because
they notice people splashing or pour-
ing water at one another as part of the
cleansing ritual to welcome the New Year.

Traditionally people gently sprinkled water on
one another as a sign of respect, but as the new
year falls during the hottest month in South East
Asia, many people end up dousing strangers and
passersby in vehicles in boisterous celebration. The
act of pouring water is also a show of blessings and
good wishes. It is believed that on this Water Festival,
everything old must be thrown away, or it will ring
the owner bad luck.
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IIsnsuTeh..i.s

WORDS by Mani Arora
ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee

PHOTO CREDIT to Pratchaya

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The Water Splashing ceremony,
however, is more than just good-

natured fun; it also contains a
religious element and people believe

that water is a symbol of religious
purity, but also of goodwill among
people. Therefore, splashing a fellow
human being with water during the
Water Splashing Festival, whether
a close neighbor or a fellow villager,
or even a stranger, is an expression

of the desire for good luck and
prosperity to that person.

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Water Festival in Malaysia is just like From Water Festival to
Holi in India, except that they play it World Water Week
with clean uncoloured water and do not
use dry colours as well. It’s among the World Water Week
most enjoyable cultural festivals in
Malaysia celebrated in the gap year World Water Week is the lead-
where people from different ages and ing annual event on global water
walks of life gather to heartily throw issues, organized by Stockholm
water on each other. The festival International Water Institute
commences in Kuantan and ends in since 1991. Together with or-
Labuan. Activities involve an ganizations from all sectors
international fishing tournament, and all regions of the world,
kayaking challenge, sandcastle we find solutions to the world’s
building, and much more. greatest water-related chal-
lenges.

This is World Water Week:

World Water Week is a collab-
orative learning experience.

Over 4,000 people from some
130 countries
6-day programme with over
270 sessions, networking, so-
cial events, the Stockholm Wa-
ter Prize ceremony, and the
Stockholm Junior Water Prize
international final and ceremo-
ny.
Content is curated by SIWI
through an open call, delivered
by some 400 convening organi-
zations.

Check out the festival on :

http//:internationalwaterfestival.
com

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BUBUR CHA-CHA WORDS by Shasha
ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee
PHOTO CREDIT to Lim Chin Yee

(NYONYA COCONUT MILK DESSER

History Yield : 8 servings
Preparation : 15 minutes
Bubur cha cha is a dessert made with Cook : 30 minutes
coconut milk, sago, yams, sweet potatoes, Total time : 45 minutes
pandan leaves, bananas, and black-eyed
peas. Pandan leaves provide it with a Ingredients :
sweet and light aroma, tubers give the
dessert its typical color and texture, 100 g yam cube
sago thickens it, while coconut milk gives 100g purple sweet potato cube
it creaminess. 100g orange sweet potato
cube
Bubur cha cha can be served warm or 40g tapioca pearls (sago)
cold, and it is especially popular on hot 100g tapioca flour cubes
summer days. This dessert is sometimes 800ml water
served for breakfast, while in the state 500g coconut milk
of Penang, it is often sold as street food. 140g rock sugar
Apart from Malaysia, bubur cha cha is 4 - 5 pandan leaves (knotted)
also popular in Singapore. Pinch of salt

Method : 2

1

Bring a pot of water to boil. In the same pot, bring the
Add in 100 g tapioca flour water up to boil. Add in 40 g
cubes. Simmer until cook. It will tapioca pearls. Stir periodically
float once its cooked. Remove till the tapioca pearls turn
and place it in a bowl water. translucent. If there is a tiny
22 34 ANAK MALAYSIA APRIL 2020 white dot in the middle, it's
fine as it will continue cooking
in the coconut milk later.
Remove and place in a bowl
of water.

3 Place cubed yam and wpiatrDheonytoi!tur
sweet potatoes in a
RT) steamer. Steam till it's 4
just tender when pierced
with a knife. Remove
and place in a dish.
Separate the purple
sweet potatoes.

Bring 800 ml water to a
simmer. Add in the rock

sugar and knotted
pandan leaves.

5

Once the sugar is dissolved, add
coconut milk. DO NOT bring
coconut mixture to a boil. As
this will cause the coconut milk
to split. Keep it at a slow
simmer.

6

Add in tapioca pearls, tapioca
flour cubes, cubes yam and
sweet potato. Season with
a pinch of salt, or to
taste. Served hot or cold
with purple sweet potatoes
added!

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Servings : 15 pieces
Preparation : 30 minutes

Kuih Keria Cook:30minutes
Total time : 1 hour

Malaysian Sweet Potato Doughnuts

History

Kuih keria are Malaysian deep-fried doughnuts that are made from sweet potatoes. After they are steamed and
mashed, the potatoes are combined with flour to form a pliable dough that is then shaped into doughnut rings.
Unlike other types of doughnuts, this version is not leavened, resulting in somewhat denser texture.

After they have been fried, the doughnuts are usually sugar-glazed or generously coated in white or palm sugar
gula melaka).

Ingredients : WORDS by Sara
ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee
PHOTO CREDIT to Lim Chin Yee

600 g sweet potatoes

6 tbsp wflhoeuart
granulated
sugar 6 tbsp wheat
flour

6 tbsp water 1 tsp fine sea salt
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Method : wpiatrDheonytoi!tur

1.) ST EAM SWEET 2.) MASH : Mash with a fork 3.) MAKE DOUGH : Add wheat
POTAT OES : Peel and chop or a potato masher. flour and salt. Mix well. Knead
sweet potatoes into smaller until a dough is form. You can
size. Steam on high fire until also knead it with a cake stand.
soften (about 20 minutes).

4.) SHAPE INT O DOUGHNUT S : Coat 7.) GLAZE DOUGHNUT S. Turn off
your hands and work surface with fire and throw in all the dough-
flour to prevent sweet potato from nuts. Mix all the doughnuts in the
sticking to your hands. Scoop sweet sugar syrup, Keep on stirring un-
potatoes into your hands and roll into til the sugar crystallises and coat
equal size balls (50 g is not too big and all the surface of the doughnuts.
not too small). Then shape them into Done!
doughnuts.

5.) FRY: Heat enough oil in
the pan. Deep fry until
golden brown. Place them
on a wire rack or paper tow-
els.

6.) MAKE SUGAR SYRUP: In
another pan, add water and
sugar. Boil until the syrup is
thick and bubbling.

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NASI LEMAK

Malaysia Nasional Dish

WORDS by Tuty Jek
ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee
PHOTO CREDIT to Ai Ping

No other dish in Malaysia is as famous as nasi lemak. It con-
sists of rice cooked in coconut milk that is traditionally served
with anchovies, cucumbers, peanuts, and boiled eggs. The dish
is rounded up with the addition of a spicy chili paste called sam-
bal. Eventually, the dish became a comfort food staple for the
majority of Malaysians. Its invention occurred from the mere
necessity to exploit all ingredients which were at hand, and the
popularity of nasi lemak has continually risen since the 1980s,
when this farmer’s meal evolved into a dish that is frequently
sold by Malaysian street vendors.
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Ingredients : For the sauce wpiatrDheonytoi!tur

For the rice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cups coconut milk 1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups water
¼ teaspoon ground ginger 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh gin-
ger, peeled and thinly sliced 3 shallots, thinly sliced
salt to taste
1 whole bay leaf 2 teaspoons chile paste
2 cups long grain rice, rinsed
1 (4 ounce) package white an-

chovies, washed

salt to taste

3 tablespoons white sugar

¼ cup tamarind juice

and drained INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT

For the garnish NASI LEMAK

4 eggs Back in 2016, Nasi Lemak was recognised
1 cucumber as one of the 10 most healthy inter-

1 cup oil for frying national breakfast by TIME Magazine.

1 cup raw peanuts Ironically, Nasi Lemak actually translates
1 (4 ounce) package white into “Fatty/Oily Rice” but its meaning
anchovies, washed relates along the lines of “creamy rice”.
Nasi Lemak was balanced with manga-
nese, protein and carbs. Furthermore, it
Method : was written that the chilli in the sambal

helps boost metabolism!

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together coconut milk, water,

ground ginger, ginger root, salt, bay leaf, and rice. Cover, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until done.

Step 2

Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil,
and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water
for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool, peel and slice in
half. Slice cucumber.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, heat 1 cup vegetable oil over medi-
um-high heat. Stir in peanuts and cook briefly, until lightly browned. Remove
peanuts with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to soak up excess
grease. Return skillet to stove. Stir in the contents of one package ancho-
vies; cook briefly, turning, until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and place
on paper towels. Discard oil. Wipe out skillet.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet. Stir in the onion, garlic, and shallots;
cook until fragrant, about 1 or 2 minutes. Mix in the chile paste, and cook for
10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the chile paste is too dry, add a small
amount of water. Stir in remaining anchovies; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in
salt, sugar, and tamarind juice; simmer until sauce is thick, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Serve the onion and garlic sauce over the warm rice, and top with peanuts,
fried anchovies, cucumbers, and eggs.

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Sang Kancil and
The Crocodiles

WORDS by Shahira
ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee

Long, long ago, deep in
the forest in the Malay Pen-
insula, there lived a tiny mouse-
deer named Sang Kancil. Despite his
size, he was spunky and clever, and all the other animals respected him. Sang
Kancil loved to eat tropical fruits ~ Rambutan, Durian, Mangosteen, and his
favorite one of all was the Jambu Air. On one hot afternoon, Sang Kancil was
foraging for fruits in the forest when he felt thirsty, and so he went down to
the river to drink. When he reached there, he saw a tree on the opposite side,
full of ripe and juicy water apples. “Yay, jambu air!” Sang Kancil squealed with
delight. “But how do I get across? The river is wide and deep, and I can’t swim. I

will surely drown!” he pondered aloud.

A crocodile who was taking a nap nearby, awoke when he
heard Sang Kancil’s voice. “Sang Kancil! Why are you making
so much noise?! I am trying to get some sleep!” said the croc-
odile. In his excitement at seeing the fruit tree, Sang Kancil did

not notice the sleeping crocodile. He startled at first but
quickly recovered, and decided to trick the
crocodile. “Ah, there you are Sang
Buaya! I have called you many
times. You must be deaf!”

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Sang Kancil bravely re- aTsetllormye
plied. “Well, I am here now!
What do you want from me?!” Without further
The crocodile was obviously ado, he began to slap his tail on the
annoyed with the little mouse- water to wake the other crocodiles who
deer. “Oh, but I don’t want any- were sleeping in the river. Splish! Splash!
thing from you, Sang Buaya. I am Splosh! They all lined up side by side like
here on the Sultan’s orders. His a bridge, across the river. Sang Kancil could
Majesty has ordered me to count hardly hide his excitement at seeing this. “This
the number of crocodiles in this is easier than I thought!” he chuckled to himself.
river. There will be a big reward Sang Kancil then hopped, skipped and jumped on
for each of you if you help the back of each crocodile, counting aloud as he
me.” Sang Kancil said ear- merrily went along: “One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six,
nestly to the crocodile. Seven, Eight… Lay still, Sang Buaya, line up straight!
“A reward, you say…?!” Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve, Water Apples I must have.”
The crocodile was Sang Kancil was overjoyed when he finally reached
now fully the opposite bank. “Thank you for helping me cross
awake. the river, Sang Buaya! Now I can eat all the Water
Apples I want…” and waved happily to the angry

crocodiles.

Moral Value

The moral values that we can get from
this story are we have to be brave to
survive in this world because if not,
the world will leave us behind. Other
than that, we have to find a solution
to any problem that we have because
every problem in this world will have a
solution.

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PUTERI GUNUNG

LEDANG

WORDS by Elena Koshy, Ninot Aziz
ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee

The story tells of a princess who lives in seclusion
in Gunung Ledang. The Sultan of Melaka had heard
of her beauty and wanted her. In response to a be-
trothal request from the Sultan, the princess gave
seven difficult demands.

The conditions were: a golden walkway for her to
walk to Melaka from the mountain; a silver walkway
for her to return from Melaka to the mountain; seven
barrels of tears (specifically tears from virgin girls)
for her to bathe in; seven barrels of young betel
nut juices from the betel tree (Areca catechu) also
for her to bathe in; seven trays filled with hearts of
germs; seven trays filled with hearts of mosquitoes,
and finally, a bowl of the Sultan’s young son’s blood.

All the conditions were set on purpose by the Prin-
cess to test the Sultan’s love for her. She knew that
he would not be able to fulfil them due to their ridic-
ulous and mostly unattainable nature. The last re-
quest would be rather difficult for the Sultan as the
boy was his only child. The equally determined Sultan
fulfilled all requests but stopped short of sacrificing
his prince for a cup of blood. The princess then re-
fused to marry the Sultan who wasn’t willing to sacri-
fice his son.

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Moral Value

The point of the story is that the Sultan was either
too proud or too blind to realise that the conditions
were the princess’ subtle way of turning his proposal
down. Some say that the remnants of the gold and
silver bridge still exist, but have been reclaimed by
the forest. Others claim that the bridges can only
be seen in the spirit world.

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Word Search
Puzzle

Malaysia Things!

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Question :

1.) _____ was introduced in Malaysia as a Tonic Food Drink.
2.) _____ is probably one of the more well-known Nyonya desserts.
3.) _____ is the historical state of Malaysia, rich with heritage buildings, ancient
landmarks and colonial structures.
4.) _____ also known as Kelereng.
5.) _____ is a mancala game of Malay origin played in Malaysia, Singapore, Indo-
nesia, Brunei and Southern Thailand.
6.) _____ is made either by drawing dots and lines of the resist with a spouted
tool called a canting, or by printing the resist with a copper stamp called a cap.
7.) The use of “_____” is restricted to Muslim countries, where the title carries
religious significance, contrasting the more secular king, which is used in both
Muslim and non-Muslim countries.
8.) _____ makes rice and other grains creamier, beautifully offsets the bit-
terness of hearty greens, and adds richness, flavor, and fragrance to braises and
curries.
9.) The word batik is of Indonesian origin, and is related to a Malay word for dot
or point, “_____” and the Javanese word “amba”, meaning ”to write”.
10.) The red strips of Malaysia national flag indicate heroic bravery and the white
strips on the other hand, mean _____.
11.) _____ in Malaysia is just like Holi in India, except that they play it with
clean uncoloured water and do not use dry colours as well.
12.) _____ is used to lend a unique taste and aroma to flavor desserts and drinks
as well as savory dishes.
13.) A culture of _____ and trust should be way of life in Malaysia.
14.) Selambut or also known as _____ or Serembat is a traditional game played in
Malaysia.
15.) The objectives of playing congkak is to get rid of the _____ seed by moving
them across over your enemy while placing each of your seed or marbles into your
own house or pit. 
16.) _____ was made into a movie in 1961 and 2004 starring Elaine Edry and Tiara
Jacquelina, respectively.

Find your answer in next issue!

WORDS by Lim Chin Yee
ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee

APRIL 2020 ANAK MALAYSIA 47

The mamak stall cultu

Mamak stalls' affordable food and unpretentious atmosphere tend to create a casual
dining atmosphere. Newer mamak stalls have more of a café aspect, usually being
well lit and furnished with stainless steel tables. Some are outfitted with large flat screen
televisions, or even projectors, so that patrons can catch the latest programs or live
matches as they dine. Some mamak stalls also provide free Wi-Fi service. Despite these
innovations, many modern mamak stalls attempt to retain their predecessors' open air
dining atmosphere by setting up tables on a patio, the shoplot's walkway, or even on the
street.

A mamak stall usually offers different varieties of roti canai to eat and teh tarik, coffee,
Milo, Horlicks and soft drinks to drink. Most mamak stalls also serve several varieties of
rice, such as nasi lemak and nasi goreng, as well as noodle dishes such as mee goreng (fried
noodles). Some stalls also offer satay and Western dishes.

Let’s PLAY!

There are 10 hornbill tar Malay Mail
in this mamak stall.
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Find your answer in next issue!
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Teh Tarik: Ma- Barley Juice
laysian Pulled Tea
Served with lots of ice,
Teh Tarik or Malaysian Pulled barley juice is a clear liquid,
- which is slightly thick with
added sugar and lime for
cant because it is consumed taste. The juice comes with
universally and also unites all whole barley pearls mixed in,
three cultures. It is said to be which are soft, thick and
the national drink of Malay- sweetened from the sugar.
sia. The juice is delicious, a little
syrupy and quite light and
refreshing.

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ILLUSTRATION by Lim Chin Yee

APRIL 2020 ANAK MALAYSIA 49

ART ZONE Malaysian Heroes

These drawings by Anak Malaysia
readers are out of Malaysia!

Defeat The Virus
Jackson Ma, 11
Selangor

We Stay Home For You
Morganne Chia, 9
Kuala Lumpur

Stay Strong Doctors
Callie Chong, 12
Kedah

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