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10 memorable Hari Raya ads on YouTube

Some of the most memorable TV ads are the ones produced for the festive season.

For this Hari Raya Puasa, we asked our Muslim colleagues to list the ones that left an indelible mark in their memories and hearts. Here’s what we got.

See if you remember any of these Hari Raya ads:


1

Proton’s Road Safety Campaign
Horror and humour make this PSA for Raya a stand-out.


2

An Act of Kindness on May 13
Using one of the most tragic points in the nation’s history – the May 13, 1969 incident – as its setting, this Petronas Kongsi Raya (Hari Raya Puasa and CNY) ad shines through for simply highlighting a simple truth: that “the two worlds were never apart”.


3

EON’s catchy tune
The quality of this clip is rather poor, but no matter, because this Raya ad is remembered not for its visuals but more for its evergreen tune. Give it a listen.


4

Burung Murai
Hari Raya Puasa is a time to remember loved ones who have passed; a time for family; a time to ask for forgiveness and forget past transgressions; and a time to show filial piety. This ad highlights them all.


5

Lonely Dad
An ad that tugs at your heartstrings to remind you of your “duties” as a son/daughter.


6

Priceless Advice
Like many of the late filmmaker Yasmin Ahmad’s ads (a few of which you’ll find on this list), this one resonates long after you’ve watched it: A moment in the present can remind you of the past, of lessons taught, learned and forever remembered.


7

Work can wait
A chance meeting with a loving father reminds a young man of what’s really important.


8

Forgiving
“Why is it so hard to ask for forgiveness from the people you love most?”


9

Your family is my family for life
In multiethnic Malaysia, interracial marriage is not uncommon. This Maxis ad cleverly uses that little fact to amplify its message.


10

What goes around comes around
The lesson: How you treat your parents today is how you will be treated by your children tomorrow.


Didn’t find your favourite Raya ad in the list above? Well, share them with us here by embedding your video below.

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MALAYSIA OPEN HOUSE CAN DRAW TOURISTS

Email    Print 23 August 2012 | last updated at 12:36AM
Open house can be huge tourist draw

By SEAN AUGUSTIN, YISWAREE PALANSAMY AND NURADILLA NOOR AZAM | news@nst.com.my 0 comments

ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE: Country can use this uniquely Malaysian practice to attract foreigners

Locals and foreigners at an open house in Kota Kinabalu early this week. This open house tradition will boost unity and tourism. Pic by Edmund Samunting
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KUALA LUMPUR: HOLDING open house is a unique Malaysian trait. It not only promotes unity among the races but can also be put on the tourism calendar.
The various key players and stakeholders in the tourismindustry said the country could use the open house concept to promote itself to the world.
“This is the beauty of our country. People open up their homes to those from different walks of life, and this strengthens unity and harmony,” said Tourism Malaysia chairman Datuk Dr Victor Wee.
He said tourism industry players could combine their open house functions with other programmes to allow tourists to experience Malaysian culture.
“Many tourists participate in homestay programmes to experience village life. It will be great if we can organise Hari Raya celebrations in homestays.
At the same time, every state has its own way of celebrating Hari Raya.
“Tourists will find this a fulfilling vacation as they get to learn about different traditions.”
Echoing Wee’s concerns, Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents president Datuk Mohd Khalid Harun said despite open house being a distinct Malaysian feature, not many tour operators promoted it to foreign tourists.
“Tour operators should encourage foreigners to visit Malaysia during festive seasons. It is a unique concept that isn’t seen in other parts of the world,” he told the New Straits Times yesterday.

Khalid said promoting the open house could also boost the aviation industry, as more tourists would fly to the country.

In supporting the idea, Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Mirza Mohammad Taiyab Beg urged government agencies to inform the department of the dates and venues of their open house functions so that tour operators could include them in their itineraries.
“The open house can draw a lot of tourists. We will be happy to promote it.”

Even Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, during his Hari Raya open house on Sunday, expressed happiness that Malaysians held this practice abroad, including serving lemang, ketupat and rendang to guests.

He described the open house tradition as a unique practice adopted by Malaysians to mark festivities.

Tour operator Datin Baizura Abu Bakar said the open house showed the true spirit of unity. “The spirit of 1Malaysia is seen in the Hari Raya open house. “People from all walks of life mix with one another.”
Baizura said tourists who attended the open house would enjoy the experience.
“They will feel that Malaysia is their second home.”

   Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk S.K. Devamany said the open house concept promoted unity among the races.

  “This tradition, which dates back to 1960s, is entrenched in our culture. People understand each other’s way of life this way.

  “There is no better way to bring together so many races under one roof. Therefore, Malaysians should be encouraged to have open house  to  boost unity.

  “People all over the world crave for this sort of togetherness. This tradition of ours is a highly bankable one for the  tourism sector.” Additional reporting by Nuradilla Noorazam and Hashini Kannan

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Royal Malaysian Police Open Day 2011

September 30, 2011 at 4:00 pm

The month of October will begin with a bang as the men in blue of Malaysia invites the public to attend its Police Open Day 2011 at Dataran Merdeka this Saturday, 1st October 2011. the event is one of several events held throughout the year to build closer ties with the general public and is also part the police’s celebration for Hari Raya.

The event will begin at 8 am and end at 6 pm. Among the activities planned for the day are street soccer matches, shooting simulations, cultural performances by ASWARA and of course, a lucky draw! As with other open house events, food will be served throughout 11am till 3 pm for those who attend and the day will end with a special performance by the Royal Malaysian Police Band.

Royal Malaysian Police

The Royal Malaysian Police Force will be organising an Open Day on 1st October 2011

While this event is focused on local Malaysians, visitors from any country are welcome to attend and experience this simple community affair.

As the event will be held at Dataran Merdeka, several roads in the city will be closed to motorists on Saturday, beginning at 12 am till 12 pm. The roads affected are Jalan Kinabalu/Bukit Aman exit, Jalan Kinabalu/Hishamuddin Roundabout, Jalan Raja/Jalan Hishamuddin, and Jalan Leboh Pasar Besar/Jalan Hishamuddin.

Other roads inaccessible to motorists will be Jalan Leboh Ampang/Jalan Tun Razak, Dato Onn Roundabout/Jalan Parlimen, Jalan Parlimen/Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Leboh Pasar Besar/Jalan Mahkamah Persekutuan and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman/Jalan Raja.

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Tourism Malaysia

Ramadan Television Ad Issue

August 19, 2011 at 4:10 pm

We are nearing the end of this year’s Ramadan month, and those who have been observing this holy Muslim month are anticipating Hari Raya. Like every other year, Ramadan in Malaysia is marked by a number of activities – fasting, the Ramadan bazaars, the daily prayers, and Kampung Baru’s bubur lambuk. This year’s Ramadan, however, will always be a bit more unique all because of an incident that occurred at the start of this holy month. Ramadan and Hari Raya is a big thing for Malaysians in general, quite akin to Christmas for Americans, so corporations will usually prepare special ads to mark these two occasions. Some of these ads have been well received by Malaysians as they struck a chord in the society’s psyche.

A Ramadan bazaar at Kampung Baru Kuala Lumpur

This year though, we feel that one particular media entity’s ‘public service reminders’ form a perfect example to illustrate how relevant a holy month actually is for the entire human race. Ramadan is dedicated to contemplation and prayer, in hopes that humanity will focus on constructive and communal efforts instead of thinking of ways and reasons to butcher one another. We feel that this is actually a good thing, as it actually promotes thought and a greater understanding, which in time will lead to wisdom and enlightenment, as opposed to foolish efforts that gain nothing but the scorn of your own community, not to mention public ridicule worldwide, thanks to the invention of the Internet and YouTube.

A volunteer cook preparing a Ramadan speciality, bubur lambok at Kampung Baru mosque

So it is with a touch of sarcasm and in the spirit of service that we highlight this entire episode. We do this not because we are outraged or want to court controversy, but because we feel we learn from our mistakes, or better yet, others’ mistakes. If we seek to cover up our mistakes, then we will never learn nor progress, which we feel, is are the values that Ramadan promotes.

Like it or not, this ad issue, for better or worse, has become something the world remembers about Malaysia. Let us all hope that with the passing of this year’s Ramadan, everyone of us has gained at least a bit of understanding and wisdom from this and that the next time the world hears about Malaysia, it will not be about an ill-conceived series of ads.

Oh yes, and let us also hope next year’s Ramadan and Hari Raya ads are less controversial and as equally, if not, more entertaining. Although the ads are no longer available for viewing in YouTube, a news story about the entire thing is available. Feel free to watch it and learn from someone else’s mistake.

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Mahkota Parade shopping promotion

Mahkota Parade shopping promotion

August 17, 2010


Uolzs shopping for hari raya yet? Most of my friend I know already did early shopping to avoid hassle and bustle at last minute shopping. The crowds and the traffic. But for me, you can feel the spirit of celeberation when doing the last minute shopping. The bargaining and many outlets try sold out and put all their stock in front.

Mahkota Parade is among the list when shopping around Melaka. Let see what’s the outlet got for us:

-World of sport got 50% off
-Discount at Ogawa
-Royal Selangor got special giftboxed for syawal
-Body Glove got free gift

You can browse the item here. As usual I think there will be sales on the last week of Ramadan…