WEDDINGS IN MALAYSIA From the moment the intention to marry blossoms in a man‚ to the time when he is united with his wife‚ marriage rites of the three largest ethnic groups in Malaysia is filled with traditional ceremonies and customs. A brief glimpse into the marriage ceremonies of the Malay‚ Indian and Chinese reveals some of its highlights. The Malays have perfected the art of subtlety when approaching the bride’s family to ask for her hand in marriage and this line is invariably
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ISSUES RELATED TO HOMOSEXUALITY IN MALAYSIA Recently‚ there are many issues about homosexuality had occurred. For example “Seksualiti Merdeka” or "Sexuality Independence". Seksualiti Merdeka is an annual sexuality rights festival held in Kuala Lumpur‚ Malaysia. It features a programme of talks‚ forums‚ workshops‚ art‚ theatre and music performances‚ interactive installations‚ and film screenings‚ organised by a coalition of Malaysian NGOs‚ artists and individuals. Its aims are to affirm sexuality
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Parameswara was a prince of Palembang. In 1930 he married a daughter of the Majapahit Emperor and became a vassal of the his father-in-law. Not long after he threw off his allegiance to the Majapahit Emperor‚ who at once sent warriors to drive him out of Sumatra. Parameswara fled to Tumasek‚ which was actually old Singapore with his family and followers. During this time Singapore was ruled by a Malay chief from Patani‚ who was appointed by the ruler of Siam. The Malay Governor treated Parameswara
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2012 International Conference on Economics Marketing and Management IPEDR Vol.28 (2012) © (2012) IACSIT Press‚ Singapore Statistics from the Malaysia Welfare Department for this year‚ from January to April 2010‚ reported that 111 unmarried young girls were pregnant. The figure‚ however‚ is just the tip of the iceberg as many cases go unreported and pregnancies terminated. It also reported in New Straits Times on 23rd July 2010‚ the body of a baby girl found in a bag at a bus stop near the Sultan
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most common way implemented nowadays‚ for example government of Malaysia sells its holding share in Malaysia Airline System to private party several years ago. Privatization also being implemented by outsourcing certain services‚ like most of the highways and roads built in Malaysia is outsourced to private companies. Historically‚ privatization in Malaysia is intended to achieve socio-economic goal as stated in the eighth Malaysia Plan (RMK8). The main agenda of the implementation of privatization
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Teenage pregnancy could be defined as a girl attaining motherhood before she reaches the legal age of adulthood. Rates of teenage pregnancy in Jamaica are among the highest in the Caribbean‚ with females between the ages of fifteen to nineteen years of age being responsible for one hundred and eight births per thousand women. Females between the ages of ten and nineteen account for twenty-five percent of births in Jamaica‚ and twenty-two percent of births between fifteen to nineteen year olds are
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Teen Pregnancy refers to pregnancy in a female under the age of 20. Survey Data released in Conjunction with World Contraception Day shows that unprotected sex is on the raise among young people in Singapore. 61% of 200 sexually active young people between the ages of 16 and 19 surveyed in Singapore have had sex without contraception with a new partner‚ a 12% rise from the previous survey done in 2010. Furthermore‚ many teenagers prefer highly unreliable contraceptive methods‚ such as the "withdrawal"
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Aneta Karkut English 102 Instructor Pols 6 March 2013 Paper #3 How to Stop the Rise of Teenage Pregnancy I turn on my television and an MTV show is on. I spend a little time watching it‚ though I’m not sure what I am watching. There are girls that look my age‚ and I see they have children. They are arguing with their boyfriends and their parents‚ but most look happy overall. A commercial comes on it tells me “16 and Pregnant” will be right back. Curious about the name and the concept of
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Essay on Teenage Fashion in winter General subject: Fashion Limited subject: Teenage fashion in winter Thesis statement: There are different ways‚ the piece of fabric‚ called the scarf or muffler can be of such importance when it comes to teenager’s fashion especially in winter. Supporting points: 1. Scarves or mufflers are never out of fashion. 2. It can be purchased at a very reasonable price and it’s efficient and it keeps the body warm in winter. 3. Scarves or mufflers go with any
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Teenage Promiscuity ABSTRACT Teen promiscuity has been a major problem in our society and over the last decade‚ more and more teenagers are losing their virginity at younger ages. This paper examines teen promiscuity‚ the causes behind why teenagers engage in sexually activities and the consequences of having multiple sex partners. The paper also explains how the behaviour of teens is directly related to their physiological and psychological changes and suggests several solutions that can
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