https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu Cultural Perspectives In Malaysia | Muhammad Amzar Hazeeq | 2023150161 | LG2431A en-us 2023-04-11 18:19:44 UTC 2025-10-31 14:38:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/815018052/12333d9bbf51ce4b6d94167b5beb35f4/Jalur_Gemilang.jpg amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2550669047 In this portfolio, we will be diving into the cultural beliefs that are practiced by five cultures that are in Malaysia. ]]> 2023-04-11 20:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2550669047 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2550698510 Kadazan-Dusun is just one of several ethnic groups and subgroups in East Malaysia. The Kadazandusun people once practiced animism but many have converted to Christianity by British missionaries in the 20th century.]]> 2023-04-11 20:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2550698510 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2550706085 Punjabi Culture is one of the oldest in world history which dates back to ancient antiquity up to the modern era. The founder of the Sikh religion was born in Nankana Sahib which is a district of Punjab, therefore, Sikhs from different parts of the world come and visit Punjab. The Punjabi people's religion consists of Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, and also Christian]]> 2023-04-11 20:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2550706085 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2557416997 The Cantonese people are a group of people who are native to a region of southeastern China and they are historically known as Canton. They are noticeable for their cuisine, language, popular entertainment, and also martial arts.]]> 2023-04-17 18:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2557416997 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2557432243 The Bugis people or also known as Buginese, are people of southern Sulawesi, Indonesia. The Bugis are the culturally dominant ethnic group of the island and are usually linked with Makassarese. The Bugis people are acclaimed sea traders and warriors and first came to Malaysia in the 16th century and settled in various parts of Malaysia such as Johor, Selangor, and Pulau Pinang.

The Bugis people were the early converts to Buddhism, but later converted to Islam in the early 1600s and they have strong superstitions in their daily life.]]> 2023-04-17 18:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2557432243 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560613309 The Bidayuh of Sarawak originate from Western Borneo. Bidayuh is the second largest indigenous ethnic group in Sarawak after the Iban. The Bidayuh people are also known adsthe Land Dayak and the name Bidayuh itself translated to 'people of the land'.

Today, the Bidayuh of Sarawak mainly live within the areas of Kuching, Serian, Lundu, Bau, Penrissen, Padawan and Siburan. The Bidayuh people traditionally lives in longhouses, complete with a traditional roundhouse which is called Baruk, where they had community gatherings and special occasions. These longhouses and traditional abodes have been replaced with houses made out of bricks and mortar which is more sturdier.]]> 2023-04-19 18:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560613309 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560623517 1. Bidayuh People Beliefs
2. Bugis People Beliefs
3. Cantonese People Beliefs
4.  Punjabi People Beliefs
5. Kadazan-dusun People Beliefs

]]> 2023-04-19 19:03:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560623517 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560652202 For the Bidayuh people, a way for a warrior to show their strength and bravery is by going head hunting.  The heads were placed above the fireplace in the middle of the house and they believe that it would prevent the head of the spirit from harming the living.]]> 2023-04-19 19:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560652202 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560652700 2023-04-19 19:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560652700 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560660760 The Bidayuh people believes that death meant going up into the sky and reunited with the ancestors, Iyeng Sumuk Babai. The spirit would go up into the Bidayuh version of afterlife called Sibayan and they belive that everything there is the same as on earth except for there will be no war, hardship, and diseases. They belive that their daily lives are interlaced with the spirit world which could either beaffecting them positively or negatively.]]> 2023-04-19 19:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560660760 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560662558 2023-04-19 19:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560662558 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560765628 The Kadazandusun people believe that when one dies, the soul will walk towards the mountain and pass into the different realms of the afterlife which is why Mount Kinabalu is considered a sacred site.

In order to appease the spiritual world from anger and restore balance, the community conducts a healing ritual named 'sogit' at the mountain every year. 'Sogit' is also known as a traditional "cooling compensation" ritual which is performed by a shaman.]]> 2023-04-19 22:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560765628 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560766208 2023-04-19 22:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560766208 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560770424 Many local cultures believe that the jungle is considered a place that has to be respected which is why one needs to watch their behaviour as well as their mouth. Otherwise, they might be punished by the spirits that reside there in some way.

The Kadazandusun people believes that 'sopok' (dwarves or gnomes) and 'pampuvan' (leprechauns or fairies) are able to trick campers into following them deep into the jungle and never to bee seen again.]]> 2023-04-19 22:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560770424 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560770972 2023-04-19 22:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560770972 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560787434 In Kadazandusun culture, death represents one of the most significant rites of passage. Souls of the deceased are carried away by the sacred spirits of Mount Kinabalu to rest on its peak. The sadness due to the passing of a loved one is thought to afflict illness and continue calamity onto the grieving family which is why rituals are performed and taboos observed to shun any misfortune.

The Kadazandusun tradition encircling death involves process of seperating the deceased's spirit with the living world and cleansing rites to cleanse the bereaved family of evil spirits.]]> 2023-04-19 23:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560787434 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560788521 2023-04-19 23:09:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560788521 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560880567 In Cantonese, there are numbers that are deemed to be lucky and unlucky. For example, the most famous number is the number four which is deemed to be unlucky because the pronunciation in Cantonese is homonymous with the word 'death'. People go to great lengths to try and avoid this number.

Another example is the numbers eight and nine which are deemed to be extremely lucky because the pronunciation of nine in Cantonese is the same as 'everlasting', and eight is similar in sound to 'making a fortune'.]]> 2023-04-20 00:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560880567 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560882386 2023-04-20 00:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2560882386 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2561913525 When there is a special occasion that arises. it is important to know what message your conveying with the gift you are giving. For instance, the act of giving someone a clock is pronounced as 'sung jung', which had the same pronunciation as 'preparing for the end'. Colors of the gift is also vital when it comes to gift giving. Gifting someone anything that is predominantly black or white is considered to be unlucky.]]> 2023-04-20 14:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2561913525 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2561915556 2023-04-20 14:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2561915556 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562039316 Punjabi people believe that what happens to someone in their lifetime is determined by the movement of celestial bodies. This belief is based upon imitative magic. 'Mangal which is Mars and 'Shani' which is Saturn ae supposed to be malefic. A person that is born under the influence of these two planets are are believed to suffer heavily in life.]]> 2023-04-20 15:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562039316 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562048182 Punjabi people believe that the universe was originally shaped like an egg, but then broke into two; one half became the sky and the other half became the earth. the thread veins in the egg became streams and rivers. The egg white took the shape of the sea and the yolk became the core of the earth.

Another belief is that the earth is balanced on one horn of a bull. If the bull ever gets tired, it changes over the weight to the tip of the other horn. even today, when there is an earthquake, the Punjabis say that the white bull has changed to the other horn.]]> 2023-04-20 15:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562048182 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562051126 2023-04-20 15:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562051126 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562051664 2023-04-20 15:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562051664 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562491283 The original Bugis people from the South of Sulawesi believes that there are five seperate genders in this world. Not only that, they believe that each of these genders are expected to live in harmony with one another. The five genders are;

1. Makkunrai (womanly women)
2. Oroané (manly men)
3. Calalai (manly women)
4. Calabai (womanly men)
5. Bissu (A sort of combination)]]> 2023-04-20 23:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562491283 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562493505 2023-04-20 23:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562493505 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562512330 2023-04-21 00:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562512330 amzarhazeeqepc https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562554909 2023-04-21 00:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amzarhazeeqepc/x5tln3tgyk89bhyu/wish/2562554909