Word: lumpur
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...dedicated omnivore, my propensity to eat anything - and everything - serves me well in the bustling outdoor food courts of Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur. These cafeterias offer yummy testimony to the diversity of a nation composed of Malays (roughly half of the population), Chinese (a quarter), Indians (less than 10%) and indigenous peoples (who, together with a smattering of other ethnicities, make up the remainder): Spicy grilled fish courtesy of Malay chefs compete with juicy pork dumplings from the Chinese and the flaky delights of Indian breads. Around me, Muslims, Buddhists, Christians, Sikhs, Hindus and even the odd Zoroastrian slurp...
...stew of cultures that bubbles away in my beloved Kuala Lumpur food courts is one of the last strongholds of Malaysia's multi-culti ideal. Half a century after the Southeast Asian nation broke free from British rule and formed a multiethnic state, national unity is being cleaved by race politics. The divisive mood was on display at the November party conference of Malaysia's biggest political party, the Malay-dominated UMNO, during which one delegate spoke of his willingness to ?bathe in blood? to defend the Malay ethnicity. Another held aloft a keris ceremonial dagger. The targets of this...
...shame the Thai military can't perform a coup in the United States. There would then be a chance of getting democracy back. Gary L. Green Kuala Lumpur...
...from Europe, but regional and domestic tourists, expats, dive fanatics and anyone seeking an alternative to the usual Indonesian destinations of Bali and Lombok. Tabing Airport, located at the West Sumatran capital of Padang, is just two hours away, and can be reached via direct flights from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta. From Tabing, a 90-minute drive and a gentle boat ride take guests to Casalegno's virtually uninhabited isle (the resort's capacity is just 27, and besides these only a handful of fishermen live on Cubadak). Accommodation comes in the form of 13 two-story huts...
...world's biggest arena for business. By opening its markets to foreign investors, China has made its official language as important as English. Suddenly people throughout the world are rushing to master Mandarin. In today's global economy, Mandarin has become an essential business tool. WongYeen Fern Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...