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Guan Eng sworn in as CM

PENANG: DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng took his oath as Penang’s fourth Chief Minister. The swearing-in-ceremony was held before Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas at his official residence Seri Mutiara here at 10.08am yesterday.
The black suit affair was attended by the 29 new assemblymen from DAP, PKR and PAS.
Guan Eng’s predecessor Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon also witnessed the ceremony.
Also present were PKR president Datin Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Guan Eng’s father and DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang as well as DAP and PKR Members of Parliament.
..................source the Star Online (Wednesday March 12, 2008)

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Festival of the Nine Emperor Gods

The Festival of the Nine Emperor Gods is a 9-days long Taoist celebration that fall on the 9th month of the Lunar Calendar (currently Oct2007 is the celebration). It is celebrated mainly by devotees of the Jiu Wang Yeh sect. The 9 deities are believed to dwell in the stars and heaven.


In Malaysia, especially in Penang, you will find a hive of activities at many Chinese Temples.


The festival starts with the 9 deities being received by temples and devotees. During this festival, the deities are entertained with traditional opera. Roads leading to these temples are sometimes closed. Devotees observe a strict 9-days vegetarian diet. Stalls selling vegetarian food are lined with yellow coloured banner. The festival ends on the ninth day where the Gods (represented by mediums) escorted to the sea or river.
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Ramadan

Ramadan began on the 13th of September 2007, a month of fasting for Muslims. The best time to enjoy the cultural food heritage of Malaysia in Penang is during the month of September and October. Food stalls are everywhere for you to sample Malaysian food at Ramadan.

What's in Penang this July
World Music Festival 2007 – Penang (20 to 22 July 2007) - World-renowned musicians from Malaysia as well overseas will converge in harmonic fusion in Penang this July. .....more at Penang, Malaysia at myMalaysiabooks