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Volume 3/2017 December 2017 EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN ZIMBABWE CONCURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO COMOROS, MALAWI, MAURITIUS, SEYCHELLES AND ZAMBIA No. 40 Downie Avenue, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe Telephone: +263 4 33 44 13/14 +263 8644 20 6676/77 +263 77 500 1441 (Duty Officer after Office Hours) – Emergency Only Email: [email protected] Website: www.kln.gov.my/web/zwe_harare Facebook: www.facebook.com/mwharare Twitter: @MYHarare INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Head oF mission’s diarY A B From Head oF mission’s Diary A) Courtesy call on His Worship Bernard Gabriel Manyenyeni Mayor of Harare, 25 July 2017 B) Dinner at Malaysia House with Malaysia’s Africa Da’wah Tour, 4 August 2017 d C) Dinner at Malaysia House for c Diplomatic Corps, 5 August 2017 D) Lunch at Malaysia House for Dr. Farizul Hafiz Kasim, Deputy Dean (Academic & Research) University Malaysia Perlis, 25 August 20172017 E) Call by Mr. Saleem Beebeejaun, Honorary Consul of Malaysia in Mauritius, 29 August 2017 F) 60th Anniversary of National Day e f Celebrations at Embassy, 31 August 2017 G) Embassy’s outing and picnic at the Balancing Rocks of Epworth, outside Harare, 19 September 2017 H) Hari Sukan Negara (National Sports Day) 2017 commemorated at C Alexandra Sport Club Harare, 14 E October 2017 g h D E D In & around Harare Page 2 Opening of Condolence Book from 12-14 September 2017 on the demise of Sultan Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, Sultan of Kedah Zimbabwe Deputy Foreign Minister, diplomats and the business community visited the Embassy to sign the Condolence Book Destination Malaysia Workshop at Embassy with travel agents and airlines, 3 October 2017 Interesting discussion on tourism, healthcare and Malaysia My Second Home Programme (MM2H) Stretching, brisk walking and soccer in conjunction with National Sports Day, 14 October 2017 ENGEN Petroleum and Olivine Industries Zimbabwe participated with Embassy Staff in a soccer match ASEAN infographics: population, market, economy Page 3 ASEAN is the 10 South East Asian countries, comprising of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam In focus : HALAL MALAYSIA Page 4 Halal is an abbreviation of the Arabic term Halalan Thoyiban. The term describes goods or actions that are permissible and wholesome according Syariah laws and Islamic principles. Stating that all things are originally wholesome, Halal is a guideline to distinguish from harmful, intoxicating or, otherwise, Haram goods. Non-Halal or Haram goods are thus prohibited or strictly forbidden to Muslims. Food and drinks that are neither Halal or Haram, otherwise classified as Syubhah should be avoided, until they are officially declared Halal. Since distinguishing between Halal and Haram is often complex, these guidelines vary from country to country. The Malaysian Standard MS1500:2009: "Halal Food - Production, Preparation, Handling & Storage - General Guideline (First Revision)" sets the benchmark for Halal food consumption in the country DESTINATION: PERAK Page 5 How to get there? Perak will surprise you! A truly World of Wonders! By plane -Ipoh is served by the Sultan Azlan Shah Where nature, culture, delicious food Airport (IATA: IPH). Firefly operates daily flights to and warm people will take you through and from the budget terminal of Singapore Changi a journey to ancient caves, pristine Airport. By train-There are ten daily services in beaches and international heritage. each direction between the Ipoh Train Station and Perak is waiting for you and your KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur. Ipoh is on the family. Singapore-Kuala Lumpur-Penang-Bangkok route Perak is a state in the northwest of so there are also trains to and from Penang and all Peninsular Malaysia. The capital city the way to Bangkok. By bus -The main Ipoh bus Ipoh is known for its British colonial landmarks, including a baroque terminal is located at Medan Gopeng. The station railway station. Sam Poh Tong is a provides services to and from just about any huge Buddhist cave temple filled with location in the country. By car Ipoh is well wall paintings. The town of Gopeng is connected to the North-South Expressway. You a base for rafting on the Kampar river. can get into Ipoh via Exit 137: Simpang Pulai or Off the west coast, the resort island of Pulau Pangkor has forested hills and Exit 139: Ipoh Selatan the ruins of a 17th-century Dutch fort. Perak is one of the states of Malaysia History and boasts of being the second largest state by size in Peninsular Several versions do exist detailing the Malaysia. Perak borders Thai Yala origins of Perak. According to some Province and Kedah to the north, historians, the name Perak actually Pahang and Kelantan to the east, came from the Malacca’s Bendahara Penang to its northwest and Straits of Tun Perak while others argue that it Malacca to its west and Selangor to its was derived from the glimmering of north. Ipoh is the administrative capital fish in water, which had a sliver like of Perak and has a historical sparkling. However, whatever the reputation for its top-notch tin-mining case, the truth of the matter is that the Climate and Weather mentioning of the name Perak is a When the rainy season comes activities. No matter when you plant to visit reflection of the many treasures that knocking in Malaysia, most places Perak, you can rest assured that the This was until there was a drop in the are hidden in this place. Perak has a tend to receive very heavy rains. place really has a lot to offer you. price of tin which severely affected the very rich history that everyone would However, Perak is a unique place Since Malaysia in general is located econonmy of the state. However, be thrilled to learn and know about it. where it rains evenly all round the near equator, the climate is ideally Kuala Kangsar is still home to the In actual fact, the Perak State existed year. royal capital and this is the location of categorized as equatorial and it is hot since the times of prehistoric age. The The average minimum and maximum the Palace of Sultan of Perak. Perak and humid all year round. Kota Tampan of Lenggong seems to temperatures make visiting the place translates to Darul Ridzuan in Arabic, be the only proof showing the The wind flowing from the mainland perfect all year round. Temperatures which means, ‘Abode of Grace’. existence of Paleolithic age in Malaya. directly affects the climate of Perak tend to remain rather high all around Officially the official name of the state Between 400 000 BC to 8000BC, and rainfall is relatively tolerable. the year and this means that you can is the Perak Darul Ridzun. In Malay, there were numerous evolutions in the This island is quite small and it is very visit Perak at anytime of your choice. the name Perak means silver and it is Perak state. Historians say that Perak popular among locals thanks to its The climate is generally warm and largely believed that it was given the is a state that has gone through the great food and beautiful beaches. No sunny for most part of the year. name due to silvery color associated Metal age, the Neolithic Age and the one really wants to go hanging out on with tin. Hoabinhian Era as relevant ancient The temperature ranges between the beach on a rainy season or even 24oC and 32oC and humidity in this Perak was a great target in the 1890s artifacts seem to prove. And then hit the slopes during summer. place is usually high. The annual by the British Empire for having the Perak witnessed the Buddha/ Hindu rainfall experienced is about 3000 richest tin deposits in the world. The era which is believed to have For this reason, knowing what is the mm. capital city of Perak, Ipoh houses simultaneously occurred with the rest best time for visiting Perak is very about half a million people according places of the Malaya. important and will help you get the For more information: to the recent census in Malaysia. most out of your visit. Email: [email protected] This will help you plan a good itinerary Web: www.peraktourism.com.my and even know what to carry or wear for your trip. Perak is ideally located on the western coast side of Peninsular Malaysia. The weather around this place is ideal for visiting Perak whole year round. QUICK TAKE Page 6 THIRD QUARTER Page 7 ACTIVITIES OF FOREIGN MINISTRY’s LADIES ASSOCIATION (PERWAKILAN) PERSATUAN WANITA KEMENTERIAN LUAR NEGERI Page 8 Activities PERWAKILAN Harare members and their children showcased Malaysian attire during UN Day Celebrations at Harare International School on 3 November 2017 Recipe Credit: nasiklemaklover.blogspot.com The Embassy’s Teh Tarik (pulled tea) Masters supported PERWAKILAN Harare’s participation at UN Day at Harare International School 3 November 2017. The duo performed various stunts by moving to the tune of the hit ‘Gangnam Style’ .
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