Meet our Malaysian pen pals. Mrs. Jones 4 th grade students at I.S.K.L.

Meet our Malaysian pen pals

Mrs. Jones 4th grade students at I.S.K.L

The park has the world’s longest suspension The park has the world’s longest suspension bridge that is 428 meters long. bridge that is 428 meters long.

They have the world’s largest wave churning They have the world’s largest wave churning machine which makes perfect waves to a height machine which makes perfect waves to a height of 8 feet. of 8 feet.

They have a man-made volcano that stands 75 They have a man-made volcano that stands 75 feet high and they use it as the background for feet high and they use it as the background for concerts.concerts.

King’s PalaceKing’s Palace The Malaysian King’s Palace is also The Malaysian King’s Palace is also

known as Istana Negara. known as Istana Negara. It is the official residence of the Yang Di-It is the official residence of the Yang Di-

Pertuan Agong.Pertuan Agong. The palace was built in 1928 by a Chinese The palace was built in 1928 by a Chinese

millionaire. It was converted to the royal millionaire. It was converted to the royal place in 1957. place in 1957.

The palace is guarded by royal guards that The palace is guarded by royal guards that have a ceremony when they change.have a ceremony when they change.

60.4 percent of 60.4 percent of Malaysians are Malaysians are Muslim.Muslim.

All ethnic Malays are All ethnic Malays are Muslim.Muslim.

There is a school There is a school called the International called the International Islamic University of Islamic University of Malaysia.Malaysia.

Muslim ReligionMuslim Religion

Malaysian Sports (in popularity)Malaysian Sports (in popularity)

In first place for sports is Soccer. You may think that’s only for USA

but it’s not.

In second place is Sepak Takraw. It is like volleyball but you can’t use

your hands!

In third… I don’t really know!

Malaysian Sports! (in order of popularity)

The sport Silat is like karate in The sport Silat is like karate in America. It is self-defense.America. It is self-defense.

Wayang Kulit is Shadowing/puppets Wayang Kulit is Shadowing/puppets “sport.” You build wooden figures then “sport.” You build wooden figures then

make them move with your hands.make them move with your hands.In Malaysia they play sports like field In Malaysia they play sports like field hockey, ping-pong, badminton, boat, hockey, ping-pong, badminton, boat, horse, car racing, and soccer. Plus horse, car racing, and soccer. Plus

much more!much more!

Malaysian Sports!

The Butterfly

Park

•There are over 6,000 butterflies in the park.

• There are over 120 species of butterflies in the park.

• To keep the butterflies from escaping, there is a net high above your head.

•The Butterfly Park is an imitation of the Butterflies natural habitat.

• To make the park pretty, they used over 15,000 plants.

• There are also ponds in the park.

•There is an insect museum

with live insects.

• There is also a gift shop.

It is either hot or rainy in Malaysia. So people always have fun.

Singapore•Singapore is a small country in Southeast Asia.

•The city of Singapore is built around its harbor.

•It is the busiest port in Southeast Asia.

•English is the language of speech in all schools in Singapore.

•Street Markets in Singapore bring shoppers from many countries, and about 3 million people visit the city every year.

Malaysian AnimalsMalaysian Animals

This is the Sumatran This is the Sumatran rhinoceros.rhinoceros.

It is the smallest It is the smallest rhinoceros measuring rhinoceros measuring only 250 centimeters.only 250 centimeters.

Another Malaysian animalAnother Malaysian animal

This is an other This is an other Malaysian animal and Malaysian animal and it is called the Malayan it is called the Malayan Tapir.Tapir.

It is a pig-like animal It is a pig-like animal with a short snout.with a short snout.

Thaipusam

Thaipusam is a Hindu festival. Participants pierce their skin ! How painful would that be? VERY PAINFUL! They walk seven miles in the Batu Caves!

They spear their cheeks and ask for forgiveness. That is

weird and disgusting. People scream and shout

because of pain!

The Mouse DeerThe Mouse Deer

The Mouse Deer is better known as the The Mouse Deer is better known as the Sang Kancil. Sang Kancil.

It is 70 cm long, 30-35 cm tall and weighs It is 70 cm long, 30-35 cm tall and weighs 5-8 kg.5-8 kg.

Malaysian AnimalsMalaysian Animals The top five most The top five most

endangered animals are the endangered animals are the Black Shrew. Sumatran Black Shrew. Sumatran Rhinoceros, Malayan Tapir. Rhinoceros, Malayan Tapir. Mouse Deer, and Orangutan.Mouse Deer, and Orangutan.

The Orangutan is the world’s smartest animal. The Orangutan is the world’s smartest animal. The Orangutan got its name from the Malay The Orangutan got its name from the Malay

word “ Orang Hutan” which means “forest man”.word “ Orang Hutan” which means “forest man”.

OrangutanOrangutan

Endangered AnimalsEndangered Animals

This the Black Shrew.This the Black Shrew. They are rarely seen in Malaysia.They are rarely seen in Malaysia. They are 20-100 mm long.They are 20-100 mm long. They have They have NONO files of the Black Shrew. files of the Black Shrew. This animal likes to be aggressive to other This animal likes to be aggressive to other

animals.animals.

The Malayan TapirThe Malayan Tapir

It is a pig-like animal with a short snout.It is a pig-like animal with a short snout. They have thick skin and can run fast.They have thick skin and can run fast. They can look like a rock whenever they They can look like a rock whenever they

lie down. lie down.

Malayan Mouse DeerMalayan Mouse Deer

The mouse deer is better known as The mouse deer is better known as the sang kathe sang ka

Malayan mouse deer

The Malayan Mouse Deer is better known as the Sang Kancil.

It is 70 cm. long, 30-35 cm. tall and weighs 5-8 kg.

They eat fruits and leaves.

The Orangutan got its name from the Malay word Orang Hutan, which means forest man.

They are the smartest animals in the world.

Orangutan

Enjoy bungee jumping and archery at this extreme park. The people in

Malaysia are very lucky.

PARKTHIS IS WHAT PEOPLE GET TO DO EVERY DAY IF THEY WANT.

GO TO THE WATER PARK ON A BEAUTUFIL

DAY.

GO TO THEEXTREME PRK

Malaysian FoodsMalaysian Foods

Malaysian food is a lot different than ours.Malaysian food is a lot different than ours. There are lots of vendors who push carts around the There are lots of vendors who push carts around the

streets selling their foods.streets selling their foods. They sell satay (which is roasted chicken on a stick served They sell satay (which is roasted chicken on a stick served

with hot sauce). with hot sauce). They also sell bakso which is a steaming bowl of soup They also sell bakso which is a steaming bowl of soup

filled with vegetables, noodles, and little pieces of meat.filled with vegetables, noodles, and little pieces of meat. Gado gado is a vegetable dish and ice topped with a tasty Gado gado is a vegetable dish and ice topped with a tasty

peanut sauce.peanut sauce. Rice is the main food in Malaysia.Rice is the main food in Malaysia. They eat rice with meat, fish and fish sauce, fruit and They eat rice with meat, fish and fish sauce, fruit and

vegetables.vegetables.

A town located at a higher elevation A town located at a higher elevation You can take a tourYou can take a tour There are tons of strawberries you can pick and buyThere are tons of strawberries you can pick and buy There is more than 1,000 butterflies there.There is more than 1,000 butterflies there.

A waterfall

The flowers

•The Thaipusam Festival is to honor Shiva’s son.•They pierce their bodies with hooks and spears as a sacrifice.

The Thaipusam festival takes place in the Batu caves.

•Devotees prepare for the celebration by cleansing themselves through prayer and fasting approx-48 days before Thaipusam.

•Devotees will go into a trance and that will change them.

• A devotee will pray and let a demon into their body before they get pierced.

The celebration of dragon dances, fireworks and family gatherings. Decorated with duilian. Duilian is a Chinese poetry. Window and doors are painted red for good luck. Cooked dumplings are for good wishes for the family all year. They also have red envelopes with money. Red is for good luck if you wear it or have it painted on.

This is a lion dance at New Year

•This year Chinese New Year This year Chinese New Year was held on February 3.was held on February 3.•Next year it will be held on Next year it will be held on January 23.January 23.•It is celebrated in Hong Kong, It is celebrated in Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Tibet, Macau, China, Indonesia, Tibet, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and China town!!!!and China town!!!!•Ang pow are given out with Ang pow are given out with money (ang pow are red money (ang pow are red envelopes). We received ang envelopes). We received ang pow from our pen pals.pow from our pen pals.•The dragon is a symbol of good The dragon is a symbol of good fortune and a sign of intense fortune and a sign of intense power, the Oriental Dragon is power, the Oriental Dragon is regarded as a divine beast .regarded as a divine beast .•Snakes are charming, Snakes are charming, gregarious, generous, and gregarious, generous, and smart.smart.•The Chinese New Year also The Chinese New Year also consists of special feasts.consists of special feasts.

Window panes and doors are painted red to drive away Window panes and doors are painted red to drive away bad luck.bad luck.

People even wear red to guard off evil spirits.People even wear red to guard off evil spirits. Dumplings are boiled for long lasting good wishes.Dumplings are boiled for long lasting good wishes. At the New Year’s festivals they have lion and dragon At the New Year’s festivals they have lion and dragon

dances, fireworks and family gatherings.dances, fireworks and family gatherings. They also decorate with duilian (duilian is poetry).They also decorate with duilian (duilian is poetry).

This is the twin towers at new This is the twin towers at new year!!year!!

The Kuala Lumpur The Kuala Lumpur Bird Bird

Park was established Park was established in 1991.in 1991.

It was officially It was officially opened by her opened by her majesty the queen majesty the queen of Malaysia.of Malaysia.

This bird is the This bird is the Malaysian Horn bill.Malaysian Horn bill.

This is the kiddie park

Don’t eat before getting on this ride.

TRY THE LAZY POOL AT SUN WAY LAGOON

Did you know Malaysia Did you know Malaysia has some of the has some of the biggest and longest biggest and longest caves in the world?caves in the world?

Some even have Some even have underground rivers.underground rivers.

Rock paintings have Rock paintings have been dated 1,200 been dated 1,200 years ago.years ago.

Where they came fromInside the cave

The durian’s nickname is The durian’s nickname is the king of all fruits.the king of all fruits.

The durian has a reddish The durian has a reddish yellowish color inside it.yellowish color inside it.

The durian tree is located The durian tree is located in 18 countries.in 18 countries.

The durian tree takes 4-5 The durian tree takes 4-5 years to grow and 3 years to grow and 3 months for the fruit to ripe.months for the fruit to ripe.

Before the durian opens Before the durian opens you can smell it from 25 you can smell it from 25 miles away.miles away.

The only place in the U.S.A that grows Durian is Hawaii.

Durian Before it is ripe

The inside and the outside of the Durian

Malaysia rainforest has Malaysia rainforest has a swamp.a swamp.

The sea level is about The sea level is about 900 meters.900 meters.

South east Malaysian South east Malaysian rainforest are the rainforest are the oldest on earth.oldest on earth.

There are lots of plants There are lots of plants and animals.and animals.

There is a black shrew and a Malaysian elephant There is also a blue whale and a clouded leopard.

Trees in the rainforest

Trees near the river

Singapore SkyparkSingapore Skypark

Singapore has something really cool called Singapore has something really cool called the Skypark. It is 57 stories high which is the Skypark. It is 57 stories high which is 200 meters high. 200 meters high.

The Skypark also has the world’s largest The Skypark also has the world’s largest pool which is 150 meters in length, but the pool which is 150 meters in length, but the pool is shallow . pool is shallow .

Our Pen Pals School

I.S.K.L.

I.S.K.L was the first school with American I.S.K.L was the first school with American curriculum in Malaysia.curriculum in Malaysia.

Their school was opened in1965.Their school was opened in1965. There are 1500 students there.There are 1500 students there. There are 60 different countries represented There are 60 different countries represented

by students at their school.by students at their school.

Their signTheir

symbolTheir gym

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