Greetings MCG members! Well, here we are with the August 2007 edition of the MCG newsletter – where is 2007 disappearing to I wonder. I have to admit, this Kiwi girl still struggles with the concept of “summer holidays” in June/July/August when my family and friends at home in NZ are complaining bitterly about the cold and wet of winter. That is one reason why I haven’t headed “home” for the “summer”!! One of the things I have been thinking about a lot recently is what the definition of “culture” is, as it applies to the MCG —the things we may want to learn about, what events might be of interest, etc. What new ideas can we come up with for our members? I “Googled” the Oxford English Dictionary and found the following definition: CULTURE (noun) 1. the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively. 2. a refined understanding or appreciation of this. 3. the customs, institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or group. Another (NZ) dictionary says: A particular state or stage of civilisation, as in the case of a certain nation or period – e.g. Greek Culture. The last few months have seen a variety of events and talks: Japanese Tea Ceremony, a visit to a Spice Factory, a talk on Thai textiles, a lecture on Editorial Independence and Media Freedom, a presentation on Malaysia’s Elections since Independence and most recently High Tea at Carcosa Seri Negara to name a few. I think we are probably covering the “culture” of Malaysia and the region fairly comprehensively although I am sure there are many other aspects of “the customs, institutions and achievements of the particular nation, people” we all currently call home that we could explore. While the arts are undoubtedly important, what are some of “the other manifestations of human intellectual achievement” that we could look into? There is always room for new ideas and this is where you come into play – whether you are new to KL and only just starting to find your way around, or have been here “forever” – if you have an idea for an event, Explorers’ Group visit, talk/lecture or there is somewhere you have always wanted to go but don’t know how to go about it, then our Events Planning Team are the people to talk to. Please feel free to chat with someone or send an email to mcgevents@yahoo.com with your thoughts and ideas. Why not think about joining the EPT? The Board met for its June meeting on 20 June and decided to make three substantial donations to three causes we all considered worthy of our support. The MCG has quite a large cash surplus as a result of some previous thoughts about taking on the rental of an office or house as a base for the MCG, its Library etc. However, we do not feel this is an appropriate cost to incur for the MCG at this time or in the foreseeable future, therefore the following donations will be made shortly. We will give RM2000.00 each to Badan Warisan, Sisters in Islam and the Temple of Fine Arts Building Fund. It was also decided to purchase a laptop computer for the MCG, to be used predominantly by the Events Planning Team for presentations requiring a projector and laptop etc. Over recent times, Michelle Pease has kindly allowed her personal laptop to be used (and we thank her sincerely for that) but we now feel the MCG should have its own – it will prove to be an invaluable asset I am sure. We trust you all agree with these decisions. I hope all those who have been away for “summer” holidays have had a special time with family and friends or simply exploring new places. I look forward to seeing you all at the forthcoming events. COMING EVENTS Please mark the following dates in your diary and WHEN you receive the relevant events email with the links to register online, please do so. Thursday 16 Aug.: Balan Moses Wednesday 22 Aug.: Kokkie Paauw Friday 7 Sept.: Kathak Dance Lecture and Performance Wednesday 12 Sept.: Cedric Tan Thursday 20 Sept.: Visit to North Indian Temple Wednesday 3 Oct.: Annual Newcomers’ Coffee Thursday 11 Oct.: Cindy Peters Zeier Monday 22 Oct.: Colin Nicholas - Lin Streefkerk PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
REPORTS FROM PREVIOUS EVENTS Japanese Tea Ceremony The Japanese tea ceremony , “Chado: The Way of Tea” was held at The Japanese Club of Kuala Lumpur. Twenty members of MCG got together for a single ritual “Chanoyu” (hot water for tea) for about one hour. Mrs. Takano, the Tea Master, told us that the next time we came we could try “Chaji” which refers to the full tea ceremony with light meal lasting four hours. Our Tea Master, Mrs. Takano gave us a brief explanation of the “Chado” ceremony. Tea was cultivated in China in prehistoric times and was first used as a vegetable and medicinally. The tea ceremony of Japan was introduced from China in the 15th century by a Buddhist Priest. A priest by the name of Saicho in 8O5 brought the first tea seeds from China to Japan. The Japanese tea ceremony “Chado” is based upon the simple act of boiling water, making green tea, offering it to small group of guests in a tranquil setting. Mrs. Takano and her eight helpers welcomed us to a small tea room where our adventure started. All the ladies were dressed in kimono. The floor was covered with tatami mats. The decoration was a simple Ikebana flower arrangement, full of flowers cut from the garden by our Tea Master. Calligraphy on a scroll featured a well known saying or poem. On the floor was equipment called "dogu" used for the ceremony as follows: -Chakin: linen cloth used to cleanse the tea bowl. All the tools are scrupulously cleaned before and after each use. While the water was boiling, we were given a nice sweet small cake.The host ritually cleaned each utensil in our presence, in a precise order and using prescribed motions. When the ritual cleaning of utensils was complete the Master measured the green tea powder in the bowl and added hot water, then whisked the tea using set movements. Conversation is kept to a minimum throughout. We relaxed and enjoyed the atmosphere created by the sounds of water, the smell of incense and tea. When the tea was ready to be served, bows were exchanged between the host and guest. The guest bows to the second guest and raises the bowl in the gesture of respect to the host. The guest rotates the bowl to avoid drinking from its front. After all the guests have taken tea the host cleans the utensils and collects the tea bowls, the guests then leave the room. The host bows from the door and ceremony is over. It was lovely. Now we understand the four principles of the Japanese tea ceremony: harmony Dorota Davidson
Documenting a Dying Language in Sabah Over three days in January this year, under the auspices of the US Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation and the Kadazandusun Language Foundation (KLF), MCG member Cheryl Hoffmann had the privilege to witness and take part in a documentation project researching the disappearing ritual language and chants used by the Bobohizan (high priestesses in Kadazan culture in Sabah.) Sabah is home to over 50 ethnic groups, about 30 of which are regarded as indigenous belonging to four language families – Dusunic, Murutic, Paitanic and Sana Bajau. The Kadazan and Dusun peoples (Kadazandusun) share the same culture and language (with differences in dialect) andare classified under the Dusunic family of languages. In 1960 they made up 36% of Sabah’s population and, though still the largest ethnic group, now account for 20% (approximately 700,000) of the population. Cheryl pointed out that language is a unique expression of human existence—a reflection of cultural, historical and ecological knowledge. There are over 6000 languages in the world of which 50% are endangered. A language is defined as endangered when children no longer speak the language in the home. Conversion to Christianity, Islam and other religions amongst the Kadazandusun communities has reduced the importance of the traditional rituals that call upon the spirit world. Rice fields and other traditional agricultural practices are increasingly being replaced by urbanization. According to a survey by the KLF, there are only seven practising Bobohizan - in their 70’s and 90’s - left in Penampang and it is feared that this is the last generation. Kopiwosian! – “Welcome!” One of four Bobohizan present, Madam Gusti Lojikim hosted the thanksgiving ceremony in her home in the adjoining kampongs (villages) of Limbanak and Kitau—now modern communities in the region of Penampang—20 kms from Kota Kinabalu. Amidst a cacophony of non-stop gongs, sindavang (rattles) and chanting, Cheryl slept on the floor; ate on banana leaves; drank rice wine; danced the hornbill-like sumazau; and along with over 100 guests was mesmerised as 90+ year old Chief High Priestess Madam Luvining led the others in conducting the many rituals. The older women were happy that the ceremony was being recorded. Some of the younger people cried, aware that time is running out and that with the passing away of each Bobohizan in Penampang, a wealth of traditional knowledge and expertise is lost. The project is a step towards preserving this cultural heritage and saying Kotohuadon (Thank you)—you will not be forgotten. Iolanda Capodanno
Malaysia's Elections since Independence: Reflections & Prospects This was a most informative talk at Badan Warisan, given by Bridget Welsh, who grew up in Malaysia. Bridget is an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). She teaches courses on Southeast Asian history, Violence and Political Conflict, Malaysian/Singaporean/Brunei politics, Development and International Relations and Democratization. Her primary research focuses on 20th century Southeast Asian politics. Bridget (in collaboration with her colleague Ong Kian Ming) is currently completing an analysis of Malaysian behavior and the electoral system, examining the local dynamics in elections, and it was on this theme that she based her talk. Her focus is on the 1999 and 2004 elections as well as the 2006 Sarawak state elections. She posed the key research question: 74% of the Malaysian population—Malaysian, Chinese, Indian and other citizens—vote in a system that never changes….why? Why vote, since the same system has been in place for the past fifty years and, because of race politics, appears that it will remain unchanged in the near future? Elections, however, remain critical opportunities for political participation; there is a lot of support for the principle of a vote, even if it appears the system is geared against the Opposition and change. Local and regional patterns of voting have actually changed since 1957. Patterns of registration have changed. Today 73% of the population has registered to vote, but this number is decreasing overall in Malaysia as younger voters are not registering at the same rate. Yet, when new voters register, they can change political outcomes. An example of incentives being given to new registrations could be seen in the 2004 elections in Trengganu, where younger voters were decisive in the Barisan National’s victory. Women also apparently do not register as often as do men. Generally voter turnout remains high, but there has been a decrease over time since the 1960s. In 2004, due to support for Abdullah Badawi, voter turnout increased. Over a quarter of Malaysian voters do not live where they vote and there is no absentee voting, so this can affect turnout. Malaysians vote primarily according to race, yet vote differently in different types of constituencies. There is more support for the BN in mixed constituencies. Indians and Orang Asli support the government at the highest rate, followed by Malays, then Chinese. Due to regional factors, some states have more competitive contests than others – Penang, Kedah, Kelantan, Perak, Trengganu and Sabah are the current frontline states. In the past, it was Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka, so there have been important regional shifts. Malaysia is comprised of a multitude of political parties and is the only coalition government where the coalition is known before the election. MALAYSIAN POLITICAL PARTIES Opposition In the parties, there are an increasing number of professionals candidates slated, and a lower number of former civil servants, teachers and local leaders. There are a consistent number of religious leaders in each party. On average, people don’t tend to stay in politics long—less than two terms or ten years. It also appears scandals don’t affect outcomes! Change happens within parties, not usually at the general election polls. Each party is facing a different set of challenges and has had a different pattern of change. CURRENT CONDITIONS—Barisan National CURRENT CONDITIONS—Opposition From her research, Bridget concluded that:
This very brief overview gave us an insight into the politics of elections within Malaysia. There were questions from listeners afterwards that Bridget answered very diplomatically and openly for us, and for this insight we thank her very much and for making the time during her visit to Malaysia to come to talk to us about her field of study. Fran Turland
Face to Face: Tribal Arts of Africa & Borneo
The group of thirteen explorers congregated for coffee, tea and cake at Flying Colours before moving on to the Art House Gallery in Desa Sri Hartamas. This first floor gallery in unassuming surroundings turned out to be pleasantly surprising. The exhibition was called “Face to Face: Tribal Arts of Africa and Borneo.” We were welcomed by Mr. Leonard Yiu, who curated this exhibition and whose private collection of Borneo tribal art was to be seen here. He collected the pieces over the last 17 years and his ability to collect so many pieces was, in part, due to the general lack of interest in primitive art. He exhibited many beautiful woodcarvings which were central to the ethnic culture. They often served powerful social and ritual functions: honouring ancestors, establishing marriage alliances, marking changes in social status, linking daily lives with the supernatural, helping relieve the sick, ensuring fertility, etc. According to their belief, a carved image is neither an idol nor an image of God; it was instead, after proper ceremonies, the dwelling place of a spirit. Spirits were personalised in order to establish a relationship with them. The tribal people wanted to find a cause or explanation for mysterious phenomena. They offered sacrifices to spirits in order to regain security and well being. Some objects more fully explained were a range of masks, which were so heavy that only some could be worn and the other ones had to be carried. There were examples of good, bad, ugly and funny masks. The exhibits that attracted much attention from the Explorers were the Iban Padi Gods, where the female figure is larger than the male. The artists probably derived their inspiration from the insect world, like bees with big queens, who are the most fertile in producing offspring. Other Iban artefacts were not complete without the hornbill. Among the Iban the greatest feast is the Feast of the Hornbill (Gawai Kenyalang), celebrating a successful headhunting (in the past) and a rich harvest (also nowadays.) On display was a stunning 7-foot (tip to tip) hornbill God. This image represented Selgalang Burong, the ancestor of the Iban. But no Borneo exhibition would be complete without beautiful beadwork as used for baby carriers and baskets, musical instruments, paddles, harvesting instruments, tun tun sticks to mark animal traps, impressive tall statues which act as barriers against evil spirits, gongs, etc. So it was all beautifully displayed at the gallery. It is Mr. Leonard Yiu’s sincere hope that this exhibition will add another dimension to the multitude of cultural activities that makes this country truly unique. Kokkie Paauw and Anneke Cross
Pulau Carey
Ten Explorers members and relatives drove for an hour and saw the first Golden Hope plantations at both sides once they reached Carey Island. You come via a bridge and see kilometers of palm trees, not the original habitat of the island, but planted there a long time ago. There would be compensation money for the Orang Asli people living on the island, who also earned money from fishing, but they never got any. As we came to the stop where a grandmother is living, with most of her children and grandchildren around her, medicine and food was given to them. Reita Rahim, our host and guide for this morning, comes very often to these small Orang Asli settlements and she said this is the most accessible, open and friendly village. She is working by herself, because it’s easier to build a relationship with them than if she worked for the government. The women are called the Tompoq Topoh Mah Meri Women and they were the ladies that started the weaving project which we were about to see. The grandmother, Gendoi Samah Seman, is in her 80’s, speaks the Besise’ language but also Bahasa Malaysia, and one of her daughters even speaks English. She tells many stories about the Pulau Carey people. For instance, it wasn’t always an island and also was not known as Pulau Carey. Reita wrote these stories down in a book called “Chita’ Hae.” (You can get it for RM5 from Reita or Vicki Fennessey.) As we sat down with the women we could see how skilled they are in weaving (Anyaman) Niah birds and other small animals as from pandanus (plant)—it is quite easy to do (for them!). After that we got a tour and saw some men carving beautiful masks and statues of wood. We saw the land of the Hma’ Meri and where it ended, there where the palm trees are. And while walking we learned something about the trees and so on. Coming back to the ladies in the community space next to Gendoi Samah’s home, we bought some woven bookmarks made of nipah and, after drinking tea we said goodbye to the kind women who asked us to come back. And so we will. You can go too; please ask Reita Rahim or first check the website of the Center for Orang Asli Concerns (www.coac.org.my). There you can read much more, because it’s impossible to write down everything we saw and talked about. It was a great morning! Marion Wiering
Tabung Haji It was with much anticipation that our group met in the foyer of the Tabung Haji, that uniquely shaped and distinctive building (often referred to as the “pepper pot”) on Jalan Tun Razak near Jalan Ampang. The building was designed by a Malaysian architect, Hijjas Kasturi, who also designed Menara Telekom (the building inspired by a bamboo reed near Mid Valley) and the Maybank building in Chinatown. Tabung Haji was completed in 1985 at a cost of approximately RM110m, paid in cash by the Muslim Independent Community. It is designed around five long lines that run vertically. These represent the five Pillars of Islam – faith, prayer, tithes, fasting, and the pilgrimage to Mecca (the Haj). This fifth pillar brings us to the core purpose of the Tabung Haji – financing, organising, and managing Malaysian Muslim’s pilgrimage. It acts as a “piggy bank,” allowing Malaysian Muslims to gradually save for their pilgrimage, as well as for other purposes. The Tabung Haji invests in various economic activities in a manner acceptable to Islam, returning profits to all depositors in the form of dividends. It also provides all the necessary facilities and support for the 26,000 Malaysian pilgrims who travel to Mecca each year. These services are provided through 126 offices located throughout Malaysia and beside all main airports. bin Haji Adnan, who proved to be an eloquent, informative and engaging speaker. We made ourselves comfortable in the theatrette, where we were presented with an 18 minute film which showcased the Tabung Haji and provided a very clear idea of just what this dynamic organisation is all about. This was followed by a question and answer session, when there were many keen hands going up as Mr. Azman gave us a wonderful insight into what the Haj involved, and the amazing logistics involved in organising each pilgrimage. Pilgrims need to be well equipped and undergo a 3-level course on how to perform the Haj and prepare them for the different culture, language and the millions of people congregating in Mecca. They also undergo extensive medical checks. Tabung Haji organise special Haj passports and obtain visas, arrange all transport, accommodation, banking and medical facilities, as well as arrange for Malaysian food to be provided to pilgrims in Mecca. We could have continued with many more questions but time was running out. In keeping with Islamic custom, we had a very pleasant morning tea before being taken for a tour of the banking facilities. The building is just as impressive on the inside. Our generous host provided each of us with a bag of souvenirs including 2 CD’s – one we had seen that morning and the other showing the pilgrims on the actual Haj at Mecca. We finished off with the obligatory photos in front of the building. We were made to feel very welcome and comfortable. I think we all left feeling very privileged to have had the opportunity to visit and gained a little more understanding of Islam and the purpose of the Tabung Haji. Ginny Connolly
BOOK CLUB REPORTS Group
I The Inheritance of Loss is Kiran Desai's second novel. The story is set in the mid-1980’s in a small Himalayan town in India by the foot of the Kanchenjunga Mountains and also in New York. Desai touches upon many different issues throughout the book, such as globalization, multiculturalism, inequality and the different forms of love. It took her seven years to complete and Desai used her own experiences of being an Indian living in the United States to help write the novel. The story focuses on the lives of Jemubhai Popatlal, a retired Cambridge-educated judge living in Kalimpong; his orphaned granddaughter, Sai, who moves to live with him; his cook; and his dog Mutt. When a Nepalese insurgency disturbs the region, Jemubhai becomes vulnerable because of his hunting rifles. The revolution also threatens the blossoming relationship between 16-year-old Sai and her Nepalese tutor, Gyan. On a parallel—the characters’ lives are intertwined with the story of the cook’s son, Biju, who experiences the negative aspects of living as an illegal alien in New York. One who eventually returns to India, albeit not under the most happy circumstances. Although beautifully written, we all agreed that Kiran Desai has dealt with her characters from a very narrow perspective. She does not explore any one of them in great depth and leaves the reader with many questions, thereby setting the stage for a very spirited morning of discussion! A definitive must read in my opinion! Nisha Dobberstein Group
II This is the author’s first book. In 1989 Xinran began broadcasting “Words on the Night Breeze” on the Nanjing radio station. This groundbreaking show featured letters and calls from ordinary women discussing their problems and talking about their lives. As the focus shifted to women’s issues, Xinran began to receive letters telling of unspeakable horrors and unbelievably painful lives. The programme became famous throughout China for its unflinching portrayal of what it meant to be a woman in modern China. The Good Women of China: Hidden Voices is a memoir of Xinran’s experiences on the programme, including a collection of some of the most harrowing of these stories. It was written after her move to England in 1997 and its creation proved to be an extremely difficult and painful experience for her. Although well written, we found that it was difficult to enjoy reading these stories. The women had commonly experienced serious sexual abuse and sexual violence. This led to a discussion of how representative these stories are of the thousands of letters and calls received and how true they are. It was generally felt that the stories are true; however they had probably been selected for their shock value rather than as a representation of the concerns of the majority of contributors to the programme. It was also pointed out that the stories are not exclusively Chinese stories as women experience such horrors in all parts of the world. The book also appeared to lack context and direction. We are not told of responses from listeners to these stories and the book does not fully reflect Xinran’s difficulties working within the confines of state radio. It is also unclear how she attempted to deal with the plight of the women. On balance we recommend the book, yet because of its content, we suggest reading it over several sittings. Lynne Clark
The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux “Ever since childhood, when I lived within earshot of the Boston and Maine, I have seldom heard a train go by and not wished I was on it.” Thus begins The Great Railway Bazaar, a narrative of one man’s journey through Asia by train. This is the first of many travel books written by Theroux, but not his first published writing. Though it is dubbed a travel book, our book club agreed it was better described as a travel memoir than as a functional guide book. There was even the suggestion that it was more of a male oriented travel book. Nevertheless, it is an interesting tale. Theroux begins his journey from his home in London and has mapped a route that will take him mostly by train through parts of Europe, Turkey, Iran, India, most of Southeast Asia (including Malaysia,) Japan, and then back to London via the Trans-Siberian Express. Along the way he meets many interesting people about whom we wanted to know more. But, just like the strangers we meet when traveling, Theroux’s contact with them ends with disembarking. The various trains on which he travels also vary from the very exquisite to the most basic. On the first leg of his Trans-Siberian Express, he describes the train as “the plushest, most comfortable room I had seen in thirty trains…The passage floor was carpeted; there were mirrors everywhere; the polished brass fittings were reflected in varnished wood; poppies were etched on the glass globes of the pairs of lamps…” The descriptions of the countries visited verge on the cynical end of the spectrum, but did not seem out of line. It was suggested that perhaps due to this being a working trip, the fun and the adventure were at times overshadowed by loneliness and homesickness. This is a book I would recommend to anyone interested in traveling through Asia, and I have in fact recently given my copy to a man passing through KL on a tour around the world on his motorbike. He started his journey in London! Margaret Guldborg
LIBRARY REPORT Breakthrough in Samatha Meditation and Vipassana Meditation, published by the Thai Temple (Explorers B trip, April) Instant Expert: The Malaysian Media Pameran: Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong XIII A commemorative booklet about the coronation of the new King (in Bahasa Malaysia and English) A donation by Iolanda Capodanno has provided the following: Off the Edge The past two years of this lively magazine covering the Malaysian political and cultural scene Heritage Asia Issues from the past three years, with well-illustrated articles about Southeast Asia. Blue Moon, by Joshua Parapuram (fiction) Fool’s Gold, by Frederick Lees (fiction) Collins Dictionary (English-Malay, Malay-English) The MCG library has a comfortable home at the present, but if, at some time in the future, it needs to be moved, the question arises of whether MCG should continue to maintain a library that is used by only a small number of people. The library is a rich resource, but it is poorly used. It contains books that are otherwise hard to find (and even when found in other libraries, impossible to borrow.) What do you think? Should MCG have a library? Please send your thoughts to the librarian at minnasch@gmail.com, to help the MCG Board in making decisions about the future of the library. In August, library hours will be by appointment. Please, do not hesitate to email me to make mutually agreeable arrangements at minnasch@gmail.com. The series about other libraries in KL continues The KL Public Library, Perpustakaan KL, is a bright, welcoming building at the corner of Dataran Merdeka (at the end near the flag pole.) It’s a comprehensive collection with plenty of buku (books) and majalah (magazines) in English. You can search their catalog online: www.klcitylib.dbkl.gov.my Click on one of the Portals (left side) and then on Katalog along the top. The circulating collection is on the first floor, and the reference collection is on the second floor. This library is host to the US Embassy’s Lincoln Corner, a collection of books about the US. For a description and list of books and magazines, see http://malaysia.usembassy.gov/lincoln/resourceKLC To borrow books from the KL Library, you need to be a member. Registration is RM6, and there’s an annual fee of RM10-40, depending on your age and the level of service you want. You’ll need your passport to get a “card”—there’s no actual card, just your IC/passport number and a PIN—nd you use the self-checkout stations. Books can be borrowed for three weeks. The library is open Monday 2:00-6:45, Tuesday-Friday 9:30-6:45, Saturday & Sunday 11:00-5:00. The National Library of Malaysia (Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia) is on Jalan Tun Razak in the building with the songket-inspired tile roof. This is the place to go for some serious research about Malaysia, although there are some surprising lacunae and the shelves in the more popular subjects are disheveled and out of order. It’s a somewhat confusing place to navigate; foreign books are on one floor, books about Malaysia (all subjects) on another, and the circulating collection is in an entirely different part of the building, with a separate entrance. There are plenty of tables and chairs for reading (and I recommend taking a sweater because the air conditioning is very cold.) You can search the catalog online to see if they have what you’re looking for: www.pnm.my, click on Online Public Access Catalogue on the left side and keep clicking on OPAC—you don’t need a password. The word Rujukan (under Call Number) means reference, and M after the call number indicates the Malaysia collection. Pinjaman Dewasa means it’s in the circulating collection. You don’t need a card to read at the National Library, but you will need one to borrow books. Register at the desk in the lobby. Library hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-7:00, Sunday 10:00-6:00 and closed Monday. There’s free parking behind the building. Minna Schwarz-Seim
NEWSLETTER REPORT This is the June/July issue of the newsletter. The next issue will be in September. The deadline for sending in your articles/photos will be August 8. Please email your write ups to mcgevents@yahoo.com attention Newsletter.
For all those traveling within Malaysia or out of the country have a wonderful holiday.
Jaishree Balasubramanian
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