Traditional Games In Malaysia

Wau (Kite Flying)

Wau is a traditional kite that is especially popular in the state of Kelantan and Terengganu on the East Coast of Malaysia, where farmers fly them on the leveled paddy fields after a harvest. These giant kites are often as big as a man - measuring about 3.5 meters from head to tail. The most popular shape of the kite is the crescent moon (wau bulan). Over the years, kite festivals have encouraged creativity in kite-making, thus resulting in kites that are designed in the shape of a fish, cat, caterpillar, and bird.

Gasing

A gasing is  a giant top spinning. Each gasing or top weight approximately 5kg or 10Ibs and the wooden tops are as big as the size of a dinner plate. Traditionally played before the rice harvest season, this game requires strength, co-ordination and skill. The top is set spinning by unfurling a rope that has been wound around it. Then it is scooped off the ground, whilst still spinning, using a wooden bat with a centre slit and transferred onto a low post with a metal receptacle. If expertly hurled, it can spin for as long as 2 hours.

Congkak

This game is usually played by 2 girls sitting face to face on the ground, using rubber seeds, saga or small marbles as the seeds. Seeds are points for the players. It consists of a wooden board with two rows of five, seven, or nine holes and two large holes at both ends called "home". To start the game, player chooses to take all the seeds from one pit and place one at a time into another pit including the player’s Home, moving in clockwise. Seeds are not to be put in opponent’s Home. The game will carry on till all the pits on one side are empty. The winner is the player who captured the most seeds.

Sepak Takraw

Sepak Takraw also known as sepak raga, is a traditional ball game in which a  ball made by weaving strips of buluh bamboo or rattan together is passed about using any part of the body except the lower arms and hands. There are two main types of sepak takraw: bulatan and jaring. Sepak raga bulatan is the original form in which players form a circle and try to keep the ball in the air as long as possible. Sepak takraw jaring is the modern version in which the ball is passed across a court over a high net.

Sepak Manggis

Sepak manggis is a unique outdoor game played by the Bajau and Iran men of Sabah. Forming a circle and facing each other, players aim to strike the bunga manggis floral carrier that dangles from a 10-meter high pole. The winner will be rewarded with money, gift or edibles, which are in the carrier.

How Should I Dress For An Interview?

In selling yourself and your expertise, what you wear and how you present yourself is a part of the package. The first impression your interviewer makes about you is based on the way you look. The right dressing is a measure of the seriousness that you place on the position. Besides, if given two equally good applicants, the company may choose to hire the person who is dressed more professionally, the poor dresses job seeker always will exclude from further consideration.

Men

Long-sleeved shirt and dark slacks

Never wear a short-sleeved shirt and do not roll up the sleeved to an interview or any business purpose. That will destroy your executive image. For shirt color, white is the safest and the best choice. Besides, other pastels also acceptable if it not overdressed.

Ties

Choose a conservative pattern. Such as solids, small polka dots, diagonal stripes, small repeating shapes, subtle plaids and paisley.

Belts

Belts should match your shoes. Those with smaller buckles with squared lines look more professional.

Socks

Black socks are the best, followed by blue or gray, depending on your attire. Never wear white socks! Check your sock length, too--no skin should show when you sit down or cross your legs.

Shoes

Black or burgundy leather shoes with laces on them, because tassel loafers are very casual. Other suitable colors are brown, cordovan and navy.

Hair

Keep neat, short and preferably parted on the side. And shave off all those facial hair.

Jewellery

For man, wear no or little jewellery. The watch and wedding ring are the only acceptable pieces of jewellery to go with the male attire. Thin gold or leather-strapped watches look professional but not digital watches. Avoid political or religious insignias, necklaces or bracelets and cover up your tattoos if have.

Accessories

If possible, use leather briefcases or folders to hold copies of your resume. Use narrow briefcases and avoid plastic folders and plastic ball pens as they are out of place.

Women

Three-piece business suits, blouse and skirt or slacks, and cardigan twin-sets

No Sleeveless shirts! Short-sleeved blouses are okay when they are tailor-cut or have features such as a sports collar or double breast design to create a business-like look. Skirts can either be long or short where it falls no shorter than two inches from the knee.

Panty-hose or stockings

It’s must for professional grooming, but not with overly fussy patterns. Bring an extra pair for emergent use.

Shoes

Closed shoes with at least 1½-inch heels suggest a more professional look. Dark colors are best.

Hair

Hair longer than shoulder length should be worn up. Don't let it fall in front of your face and don't keep trying to fix it during the interview. Avoid large hair ornaments and trendy hairstyles.

Make-up

Be subtle; natural is the key word. Light shades of lip coloring and nail polish are recommended.

Jewellery

Be conservative. Studs of gold, silver or pearls are best. Do away with gaudy fashion jewellery, and those that clank and make noise when one moves.

Accessories

Folders and bags should blend well with the total professional look. Women should match their purse with their shoe color.