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Irony and weirdness: a Malaysian story

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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On pN32 of The Star today, there is a report of a judicial hearing on a “cleansing ritual” that went hideously wrong. Two people ended up brutally murdered – beaten to death in a “religious” ritual supposed to rid them … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Malaysian life, Malaysian superstitions, weird stuff | 3 Replies

In yesterday’s news…

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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The Malaysian political party with a basically Islamic bent, PAS, has called for the National Fatwa Council to declare the Sisters in Islam (SIS) as haram (forbidden) if its activities are found to be contrary to Islamic teachings and principles. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Malaysian life, weird stuff | 2 Replies

Would you like this job?

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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General requirements: Requires no intelligence, just a really, really weird idea of what it titillating. Would help, actually, to be mindless. Otherwise a highly developed sense of humour is advised.Not suitable for: anyone subject to repetitive wrist injury. Might help … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Malaysian life, weird stuff | 8 Replies

Why aren’t Malaysians proud of their wildlife?

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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Imagine this. You are enjoying the cool beauty of the tropical highlands in the Awana Golf Resort, just over an hour’s journey from Kuala Lumpur. You are surrounded by the wonders and abundance of tropical rainforest diversity. So what does … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Malaysian life, malaysian wildlife, weird stuff | 4 Replies

Flying fish?

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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True stories, not fantasy this time. Imagine this. You are flying a commercial jet to Rhode Island, U.S., descending to land but still way up in the air – and your plane gets hit by a fish. That happened in … Continue reading →

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Another look at a Port Dickson sunset, and what I’m reading

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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I have just finished reading Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “Love and Other Demons”. That should be required reading for all those Malaysian students in the UK* who think they were possessed of djinns. (Alternatively, they could start studying their own religion … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Malaysian superstitions, weird stuff | 4 Replies

Just what is fantasy?

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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When it comes to the apparently inexplicable, people like explanations that make sense to them. When they are failing (on any level – academically, socially, economically, spiritually or even on their level of contentment or happiness), they seek reasons – … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog | Tagged Malaysian life, Malaysian superstitions, weird stuff | 3 Replies

The Last Shot

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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Alas, this was the last photo taken with my camera. I took it to the shop today, only to be told that to repair it would cost very nearly the same price as a new one. I do so hate … Continue reading →

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And again: Weird Stuff.

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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This is about a review I read where I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. It is very funny, almost unbelievable, and yet it is always sad to see prejudice and bigotry search for scientific backing and produce idiocy … Continue reading →

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Weird Stuff. Again.

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Glenda LarkeMarch 13, 2021
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A burglar broke into a small sundry store in Terengganu state when the owner had gone on holiday. When the owner returned, he found a dehydrated and starving burglar on the floor in a sorry state. He said he’d broken … Continue reading →

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