Guide to Southeast Asia
Unlike in the West, Malays do not have family names. They attach their father’s name to their personal names. Example: Razak bin Osman. In this case, Razak is the man’s personal name while Osman is his father’s name. How are Malaysian names written? Malaysian Indian names are generally arranged as follows: [Given name] [Patronymic phrase] …
Airbnb is perfect legally in the Philippines and can be a great way to earn some extra money, but it’s important for users, regardless of f they are renters or stayers, to be vigilant when using the service. Is Airbnb allowed in Philippines? Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 5) — Short-term stays in condominiums and …
More than 100,000 Indians from various parts of India call Singapore home. In fact, every Indian community has representation in Singapore with groups like Maharashtra Mandal, Kannada Sangha, Bengali Association, Gujarati Samaj, Marwari Community and more, active and thriving in this island nation. Where do Indian expats live in Singapore? Most of them settled in …
Since 2011 we record all the earthquakes in the Philippines. Every year we encounter about 2000 earthquakes. Most of them are weak, but about 12% are felt and about 5 or 6 are very… How many earthquakes occur in the Philippines in 2020? In 2020, two 6.6 magnitude earthquakes occurred in the Philippines. One was …
Judicial notice, when hearing necessary. — During the trial, the court, on its own initiative, or on request of a party, may announce its intention to take judicial notice of any matter and allow the parties to be heard thereon. What is the meaning of judicial notice? Judicial notice is a rule in the law …
Muay Thai is a full contact fighting sport of the combat sports discipline in which fighters try to defeat their opponents by using hitting and kicking techniques. What is the category of Muay Thai as sport? Muay Thai is a combat sport that originated in Thailand in the 1500s. Known as ‘the art of eight …
Nearly 88% of Myanmar’s population identify themselves as Buddhist, with other religious denominations, such as Christians, Muslims, and Hindus, making up the rest. Seemingly all of the country’s religious groups are being caught up in the fallout from the military coup. What are the main religions Practised in Myanmar? The vast majority of the citizens …
Malaysia has the highest prevalence of obesity among adults in South East Asia. In the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey, 50.1% of our adult population were reported to be overweight (30.4%) or obese (19.7%). What is the obesity rate in Malaysia 2020? Prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults in Malaysia increased to 54.2% …
How can I apply for domestic helper in Singapore? Here’s how to hire a maid in Singapore: Ensure that you are eligible to hire a maid. First-time employers should attend the Employer’s Orientation Programme (EOP) Send an application for the work permit. … Decide whether you should hire a maid directly or through an agency. …
What does Dinky Dau in Vietnamese mean? Dien-Cai-Dao: (Pronounced “dinky-dow”). Vietnamese for “crazy”. They say all Americans are a little dinky-dow and all Australians are beaucoup dinky-dow. What does Buku Dinky Dow mean in Vietnamese? Boocoo Dinky Dow” is how American GIs heard the French/Vietnamese phrase “beaucoup dien cai dau” for “very crazy.” What did …