Malaysia School Holiday 2016

Everybody waiting for Malaysia year 2016 school calendar. Including me. What for? you are not a school girl? some lament... but its nice to know right? 

I want to know the school holiday maaaaa.... nice to plan something. Like jalan2 or makan2.

Malaysia 2016 School Calendar

UPDATED CALENDAR 2016

GREEN : SCHOOL HOLIDAY

YELLOW : NATIONAL HOLIDAY

PINK : STATE HOLIDAY

Malaysia Public Holiday 2016

Planning to travel to Malaysia? This may help you to sort your traveling date.

UPDATED (LATEST)

GREEN : SCHOOL HOLIDAY

YELLOW : NATIONAL HOLIDAY

PINK : STATE HOLIDAY

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Kalendar Cuti Umum 2016 Malaysia

Date	Holiday	Applicable to
1 Jan (Fri)	New Year	All except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu
14 Jan (Thu)	Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan’s Birthday	Negeri Sembilan only
18 Jan (Mon)	Sultan of Kedah’s Birthday	Kedah only
1 Feb (Mon)	Federal Territory Day	Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya only
TBC	Thaipusam	Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Johor, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang & Selangor only
8 Feb (Mon)	Chinese New Year	National
9 Feb (Tue)	Chinese New Year (2nd Day)	National
4 Mar (Fri)	Anniversary of Installation of Sultan of Terengganu	Terengganu only
25 Mar (Fri)	Good Friday	Sabah & Sarawak only
15 Apr (Fri)	Declaration of Malacca as a Historical City	Malacca only
26 Apr (Tue)	Sultan of Terengganu’s Birthday	Terengganu only
1 May (Sun)	Labour Day	National
5 May (Thu)	Israk & Mikraj	Kedah, Negeri Sembilan & Perlis only
7 May (Sat)	Hari Hol Pahang	Pahang only
17 May (Tue)	Raja Perlis’ Birthday	Perlis only
21 May (Sat)	Vesak Day	National
30 May (Mon)	Harvest Festival	Sabah & Labuan only
31 May (Tue)	Harvest Festival	Sabah & Labuan only
1 Jun (Wed)	Hari Gawai	Sarawak only
2 Jun (Thu)	Hari Gawai	Sarawak only
4 Jun (Sat)	Agong’s Birthday	National
6 Jun (Mon)	Awal Ramadan *	Johor, Kedah & Malacca only
22 Jun (Wed)	Nuzul Al-Quran	Kelantan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Selangor ,Terengganu and Federal Territories (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan) only
6 Jul (Wed)	Hari Raya Puasa *	National
7 Jul (Thu)	Hari Raya Puasa *	National
7 Jul (Thu)	Georgetown World Heritage City Day	Penang only
9 Jul (Sat)	Penang Governor’s Birthday	Penang only
31 Aug (Wed)	National Day	National
TBC	Sarawak Governor’s Birthday	Sarawak only
12 Sep (Mon)	Hari Raya Haji *	National
13 Sep (Tue)	Hari Raya Haji (2nd Day) *	Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis & Terengganu Only
16 Sep (Fri)	Malaysia Day	National
TBC	Sabah Governor’s Birthday	Sabah only
TBC	Malacca Governor’s Birthday	Malacca only
2 Oct (Sun)	Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah)	National
24 Oct (Mon)	Sultan of Pahang’s Birthday	Pahang only
30 Oct (Sun)	Deepavali *	National except Sarawak
11 Nov (Fri)	Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday	Kelantan only
12 Nov (Sat)	Sultan of Kelantan’s Birthday	Kelantan only
TBC	Hari Hol Almarhum Sultan Johor	Johor only
TBC	Sultan of Johor’s Birthday	Johor only
TBC	Sultan of Perak’s Birthday	Perak only
11 Dec (Sun)	Sultan of Selangor’s Birthday	Selangor only
12 Dec (Mon)	Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Maulidur Rasul)	National
25 Dec (Sun)	Christmas	National

• TBC: To Be Confirmed

Dear Little Angel ~ The Syrian Drowned Boy Aylan and Ghalib Al-Qurdi

You are an angel - I hope it is true that a man can die and yet not only live in others but give them life,
but that great consciousness of life.

Dear Little ANGEL - You left and I cried tears of blood. My sorrow grows. Its not just that you left. But when you left my hope went with you.

Maybe you rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life

I've cried, and think i'd better after, but the sadness just sleeps, and it will stays in my spine for the rest of my life.

Fate was a reality but it wasn't a beautiful angelic thing. It was a heart-wrenching nightmare. And we'd fallen blindly into it. We had no escape.

Dear angel, sing your death song and die like a hero going home.

But darling angel - God finally set you free.

I do love you. And I never give you anything less than everything I had to give. But I will always regret that it wasn't enough.

How sad. What a rotten world we are living in now. Man's inhumanity to man makes countless thousands mourn!

The dead cannot cry out for justice. Its a duty of the living to do so for them.

Bear in mind!

War is cruelty and no one can make it gentle!

Don't send me flowers when I'm dead. If you like me, send them while I'm alive!

I m sorry for letting this happened to you.

But honey - now you are free.

Featured Travel :The Best Time To Visit Japan

Map Of Japan

The most famous and popular time to visit Japan is during spring to see the magical sight of the cherry blossoms in bloom. As it is a natural event, the dates of blooming change according to weather conditions each year. The trees start to blossom in the warmer south in late March and peak about a week after blooming. Within two weeks the blossoms start to fall from the trees. In the cooler regions the blossoming begins later and in chilly Sapporo it doesn’t begin until early May. The best time to see blossoms in Tokyo or Kyoto would most likely be the last week of March or the first week of April. If the trees are not blooming, you may be able to travel elsewhere in Japan to catch the season there.  As it is a very busy time to visit Japan you will need to plan your visit well in advance.

The end of April and beginning of May marks “golden week” in Japan. During this time there are a number of public holidays and many Japanese locals take holidays at this time. Transport and tourist sites can be extremely busy during this period and it is best avoided if possible. If you do go to Japan during golden week, ensure you book well in advance and expect higher prices. Summer vacation from July to August can also be a busy time for local travellers.

Tokyo is a year round destination, though you’ll need to rug up in winter and bring an umbrella most of the year. June, September and October experience the most rain, averaging about 180mm(7 inches) each month, and even the driest months in Tokyo experience around 50mm(2 inches) of rain. Winter, from December to March sees chilly days averaging around 6°C (43°F), though the temperature rarely drops below freezing. Summer, from June to August, sees temperatures with an average low around 20 - 24°C(68-75°F) and average highs from 22-27°C(72-80°F) but the humidity can make it feel much hotter. The best time to visit is late spring (March to May) and late autumn (September to November).

The best places to view Mount Fuji

Less than 100km (60 miles) from Tokyo the climate in Hakone is similar to Japan’s capital, however temperatures are lower and it receives more rainfall year round. In the humid summer months, many city dwellers head to scenic Hakone to escape the steamy city and get some fresh mountain air. While Hakone is considered one of the best places to view Mount Fuji, a clear day is needed for a full view, and the cooler months offer the highest chance of seeing the famous mountain. The official season to climb Mount Fuji is July to mid-September when the mountain is usually free of snow.

Takayama Festival ~ April and October

Temperatures are pleasant from May to October, however this is also when the most rain falls. From December to March the average low temperature is below freezing and the average high doesn’t reach 10°C (50°F). Snow falls regularly from December to March and there is a ski resort nearby. Many believe that the best time to go is during the cold winter months, when the ancient town of Takayama is most atmospheric, and you can wander the streets with few other tourists in sight. The lively Takayama Festival is held in April and October and is considered one of the best in Japan.

Best time: late autumn(OCT-Nov) and Spring (March-May)

Kyoto is at its best in late autumn (October and November) and spring (March to May) when the temperatures are mild and the skies are clearest. However, having a temperate climate year-round, a visit is pleasant at any time of year. Summer (May to July) can be hot and humid but boasts the Kyoto Gion festival in July, a highlight of Japan’s cultural calendar. There is moderate rain from March to October and June, July and September see the most rain, but it doesn’t rain every day. From April to October the average high is over 20°C (68°F) reaching just over 30°C (86°F) in August and the minimum doesn’t drop below 10°C (50°F) reaching just over 20°C (68°F) in July and August. Temperatures can drop below freezing overnight in January and February.

busiest in July and August

A similar climate to nearby Kyoto, Hiroshima sees a little more rainfall in June and July. Hiroshima is busiest in July and August, which is also when the heat and rain make it less pleasant to visit, so avoid these months if you can. Spring (April and May) has lovely weather, and crowds flock to see the cherry blossoms around Hiroshima Castle. September has pleasant days but typhoons can sometimes hit, while October or November is the best time to visit with pleasant days and not much rain, as well as autumn leaves. If you don’t mind the cold, winter (November to January) is mostly dry and fewer travellers equate to lower prices.

Most snowy and colder than Tokyo

Beautiful Kanazawa is a little colder than Tokyo, with a lot of rain and snow. Snow falls from December to March, with the heaviest in January and February and many Japanese think that the colder months are the best time to visit as the city is particularly scenic covered in snow. There is around 150mm (6 inches) of rain each month the rest of the year, peaking around 230mm (9 inches) in July and September. Temperatures are warm from May to October.  In May and October the average low is around 14°C (57°F) and the high is around 23°C (73°F) while from July to September, the temperatures reach a low of around 22°C (72°F) and a high around 29°C (84°F).

Popular during cherry blosom

Matsumoto Castle is very popular during the annual cherry blossom season, which reaches Matsumoto around mid-April. Summers are warm with moderate rain from June to September while winters, (November to January) are dry but cold, with a little snow.

The Yudanaka area is best known for the wild monkeys that bathe in the hot springs. While the monkeys bathe year-round, the best time to visit is during the colder months from December to March when there is likely to be snow. The most rain falls between June and October, with May being the best time to go if you prefer warmer and drier weather.

Takamatsu has a warm climate for Japan which rarely gets below freezing with almost no snow. In the hottest months from June to September the average high temperature is around 30°C (86°F), ideal for Shikoku’s water-based activities, with average lows between 19 and 24°C (66 - 75°F). The most rain falls in June, July and September, though it has a lower rainfall than many other places in Japan and rarely affects touring. Spring, from February to April is the best time to go hiking, while late autumn, around October is the most picturesque.

Nagasaki has a relatively warm climate for Japan due to its location in the south. During the coldest months from December to February, average lows are around 3°C (37°F) and highs are around 12°C (54°F). The hottest months of July through September see average maximum temperatures rise to over 30°C (86°F) and can bring plenty of rain. Late spring (March and April) and late autumn (October) boast the best combination of pleasant days and less rain.

Happy reading and be inspired.

Featured Travel : Japan Weather Guide

Japan has always been my dream destination to visit. But so far, been keep aside further in my bucket list. Reason why? maybe because I haven't done much research about this beautiful country or simply can't decided which part of Japan I must conquered first. 

I always told my friend when asked about TIPS on traveling that  One of the first things to decide when you’re planning any tour is what time of year offers the best experience of your destination country. That decision is particularly tricky when the country or countries you’re planning to visit have a completely different climate to what you’re used to.

Japan Weather

January

City	Average Daytime High	Average Nighttime Low	Rainy/Snowy Days early month late month		Sunny Days early month late month
Sapporo	-1 C (30 F)	-8 C (18 F)	60%	60%	40%	35%
Tokyo	10 C (50 F)	2 C (36 F)	15%	15%	75%	70%
Takayama	3 C (37 F)	-5 C (23 F)	50%	40%	30%	40%
Osaka	9 C (48 F)	3 C (37 F)	20%	20%	60%	55%
Fukuoka	10 C (50 F)	3 C (37 F)	25%	30%	40%	35%
Naha	19 C (66 F)	14 C (57 F)	35%	35%	35%	30%

New Year is one of Japan's three major travel seasons with intensive domestic and international travel activity. Many shops, restaurants and tourist attractions are closed for at least one day between December 29 and January 4. Read more about visiting Japan during New Year.

The remainder of January is a good time for visiting Japan, as the weather is usually sunny and dry and sightseeing spots are not crowded. Only in northern Japan and along the Sea of Japan coast, there is lots of snowfall, and conditions are good for winter sports. The downside of a visit in winter are the relatively short days (sunset is around 5pm in Tokyo) and the vegetation's barren state.

February

City	Average Daytime High	Average Nighttime Low	Rainy/Snowy Days early month late month		Sunny Days early month late month
Sapporo	0 C (32 F)	-7 C (19 F)	55%	60%	45%	45%
Tokyo	10 C (50 F)	2 C (36 F)	15%	25%	70%	65%
Takayama	4 C (39 F)	-5 C (23 F)	45%	45%	45%	45%
Osaka	9 C (48 F)	3 C (37 F)	15%	25%	60%	55%
Fukuoka	11 C (52 F)	4 C (39 F)	25%	30%	55%	45%
Naha	19 C (66 F)	14 C (57 F)	35%	40%	30%	35%

Like January, February is a good time for visiting Japan as the weather is usually sunny and dry and sightseeing spots are not crowded. The downside of a visit in winter are the relatively short days (sunset is around 5:30pm in Tokyo) and the vegetation's barren state.

Northern Japan and the Sea of Japan coast receive lots of snowfall. At the peak of winter, February tends to be the best time for winter sports and viewing winter sceneries, such as the drift ice off Hokkaido and the snow covered farm houses of Shirakawago.

March

City	Average Daytime High	Average Nighttime Low	Rainy/Snowy Days early month late month		Sunny Days early month late month
Sapporo	4 C (39 F)	-4 C (25 F)	50%	40%	55%	50%
Tokyo	13 C (55 F)	5 C (41 F)	25%	35%	60%	55%
Takayama	9 C (48 F)	-2 C (28 F)	45%	45%	55%	50%
Osaka	13 C (55 F)	5 C (41 F)	30%	35%	60%	55%
Fukuoka	14 C (57 F)	6 C (43 F)	35%	35%	50%	50%
Naha	21 C (70 F)	16 C (61 F)	35%	40%	40%	30%

Early flowering plants and trees, such as plum trees, deliver the first signs of spring, while the weather is getting noticeably milder. Towards the end of March the cherry blossom season starts in certain regions, while in northern Japan conditions are still good for winter sports. Domestic travel activity increases in the second half of March due to spring school holidays.

April

City	Average Daytime High	Average Nighttime Low	Rainy/Snowy Days early month late month		Sunny Days early month late month
Sapporo	11 C (52 F)	3 C (37 F)	30%	30%	55%	50%
Tokyo	18 C (64 F)	11 C (52 F)	35%	35%	55%	55%
Takayama	17 C (63 F)	3 C (37 F)	40%	35%	55%	55%
Osaka	20 C (68 F)	11 C (52 F)	35%	30%	60%	60%
Fukuoka	19 C (66 F)	11 C (52 F)	35%	35%	55%	55%
Naha	24 C (75 F)	19 C (66 F)	40%	35%	35%	45%

Besides November, April is often considered the best time to visit Japan because the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in most regions of the country and the weather is pleasantly mild. Domestic travel activity is increased in early April due to spring school holidays, in late April due to the start of the Golden Week and during most of the rest of the month due the cherry blossom season.

May

City	Average Daytime High	Average Nighttime Low	Rainy Days early month late month		Sunny Days early month late month
Sapporo	17 C (63 F)	8 C (46 F)	30%	30%	55%	50%
Tokyo	23 C (73 F)	15 C (59 F)	30%	35%	50%	50%
Takayama	22 C (72 F)	9 C (48 F)	35%	35%	55%	55%
Osaka	24 C (75 F)	15 C (59 F)	35%	30%	60%	60%
Fukuoka	24 C (75 F)	15 C (59 F)	30%	30%	55%	60%
Naha	26 C (79 F)	22 C (72 F)	30%	40%	45%	40%

Golden Week, one of Japan's busiest travel seasons, takes place in the end of April and beginning of May and can be the cause of various travel related concerns.

However, the remainder of May is one of the best times for visiting Japan, as the vegetation has become lush, the temperatures are still comfortable and tourists spots tend to be pleasantly uncrowded. In Hokkaido, the progress of spring is delayed by about one month compared to Tokyo. At the other end of the country, in Okinawa, the rainy season (tsuyu) typically lasts from early May to mid June.

June ~ Rainy Season (Tsuyu) except Hokkaido

City	Average Daytime High	Average Nighttime Low	Rainy Days early month late month		Sunny Days early month late month
Sapporo	21 C (70 F)	12 C (54 F)	25%	20%	55%	50%
Tokyo	25 C (77 F)	19 C (66 F)	35%	45%	45%	25%
Takayama	26 C (79 F)	15 C (59 F)	30%	45%	55%	30%
Osaka	27 C (81 F)	20 C (68 F)	30%	45%	55%	35%
Fukuoka	27 C (81 F)	19 C (66 F)	25%	50%	55%	35%
Naha	29 C (84 F)	25 C (77 F)	45%	25%	40%	60%

From the beginning of June, the rainy season (tsuyu) visits most parts of Japan except Hokkaido. While it does not rain every day, the weather tends to be overcast and dreary. The duration and intensity of the rainy season can vary quite strongly from year to year.

Hot spring resorts like Hakone and the wooded temple mountain Koyasan are some places that can be quite attractive in rainy weather. Hokkaido is an attractive destination in June as it is least affected by the rainy season. Also, the weather in Okinawa takes a dramatic turn to the better after the end of the rainy season there in late June.

July ~ Hot | Summer School Holiday ~ Okinawa Beach

City	Average Daytime High	Average Nighttime Low	Rainy Days early month late month		Sunny Days early month late month
Sapporo	25 C (77 F)	17 C (63 F)	25%	25%	40%	45%
Tokyo	29 C (84 F)	23 C (73 F)	35%	30%	30%	40%
Takayama	29 C (84 F)	19 C (66 F)	55%	40%	35%	50%
Osaka	31 C (88 F)	24 C (75 F)	40%	25%	45%	60%
Fukuoka	31 C (88 F)	24 C (75 F)	40%	30%	40%	60%
Naha	31 C (88 F)	26 C (79 F)	25%	30%	80%	80%

The rainy season (tsuyu) typically ends in the first half of July. It is hot and humid in most of Japan, and just standing outdoors can make you sweat. The conditions are more comfortable in higher elevations and in Hokkaido, a highly popular destination among outdoor lovers during the summer months.

Many local festivals and fireworks are held. Mount Fuji is opened for climbing. Cormorant fishing can be observed. It is also a very good time of the year for beach holidays in Okinawa. With the summer school holidays from late July through August, domestic travel activity increases considerably.

August ~ Humid and Hot ~ Best Destination Hokkaido

City	Average Daytime High	Average Nighttime Low	Rainy Days early month late month		Sunny Days early month late month
Sapporo	26 C (79 F)	19 C (66 F)	25%	30%	50%	50%
Tokyo	31 C (88 F)	24 C (75 F)	25%	25%	55%	50%
Takayama	31 C (88 F)	20 C (68 F)	35%	35%	60%	60%
Osaka	33 C (91 F)	25 C (77 F)	20%	25%	70%	70%
Fukuoka	32 C (90 F)	25 C (77 F)	25%	30%	65%	60%
Naha	31 C (88 F)	26 C (79 F)	40%	35%	70%	75%

August is hot and humid in most of Japan. The conditions are more comfortable in higher elevations and in Hokkaido, a highly popular destination among outdoor lovers during the summer months. Many local festivals and fireworks are held in August. Travel activity is high during the entire month due to summer school holidays, but is especially intensive during the Obon week in mid August.

September ~ Beware of Typhoon

City	Average Daytime High	Average Nighttime Low	Rainy Days early month late month		Sunny Days early month late month
Sapporo	22 C (72 F)	14 C (57 F)	30%	35%	50%	55%
Tokyo	27 C (81 F)	21 C (70 F)	35%	40%	40%	35%
Takayama	26 C (79 F)	16 C (61 F)	40%	40%	45%	45%
Osaka	29 C (84 F)	21 C (70 F)	30%	35%	60%	50%
Fukuoka	28 C (82 F)	21 C (70 F)	35%	30%	55%	55%
Naha	30 C (86 F)	25 C (77 F)	35%	40%	70%	65%

The typhoon season reaches its peak in August and September. Typhoons usually hit the coasts of Okinawa, Kyushu and Shikoku and cause strong rain and wind in wide parts or all of Japan for about two days. Luckily, typhoons are often followed by perfectly clear weather. The weather in September can still be quite hot and humid, but the crowds of August have mostly disappeared.

October ~ The best time to visit

City	Average Daytime High	Average Nighttime Low	Rainy/Snowy Days early month late month		Sunny Days early month late month
Sapporo	16 C (62 F)	7 C (45 F)	35%	40%	60%	50%
Tokyo	22 C (72 F)	15 C (59 F)	35%	30%	40%	55%
Takayama	20 C (68 F)	9 C (48 F)	35%	30%	45%	55%
Osaka	23 C (73 F)	15 C (59 F)	30%	25%	55%	65%
Fukuoka	23 C (73 F)	15 C (59 F)	20%	20%	60%	65%
Naha	28 C (82 F)	23 C (73 F)	25%	25%	65%	65%

October is one of the most pleasant months for traveling in Japan as the weather remains warm, but is not hot and humid anymore. Trees begin turning colors in the northern regions and higher elevations.

November

City	Average Daytime High	Average Nighttime Low	Rainy/Snowy Days early month late month		Sunny Days early month late month
Sapporo	8 C (46 F)	1 C (34 F)	45%	45%	40%	35%
Tokyo	17 C (63 F)	10 C (50 F)	25%	20%	55%	60%
Takayama	13 C (55 F)	2 C (36 F)	35%	35%	45%	40%
Osaka	17 C (63 F)	10 C (50 F)	20%	20%	60%	60%
Fukuoka	18 C (64 F)	10 C (50 F)	30%	25%	55%	50%
Naha	24 C (75 F)	20 C (68 F)	25%	30%	55%	45%

November is one of the best times to visit Japan, as the weather is relatively dry and mild, and the autumn colors are spectacular in many parts of the country. Travel activity tends to be low except around popular autumn leaf spots.

December ~ Dry weather condition ~ Winter start 23 Dec

City	Average Daytime High	Average Nighttime Low	Rainy/Snowy Days early month late month		Sunny Days early month late month
Sapporo	2 C (36 F)	-4 C (25 F)	50%	50%	35%	35%
Tokyo	12 C (54 F)	5 C (41 F)	15%	10%	65%	75%
Takayama	6 C (43 F)	-2 C (28 F)	40%	40%	35%	35%
Osaka	12 C (54 F)	5 C (41 F)	20%	15%	65%	65%
Fukuoka	13 C (55 F)	5 C (41 F)	30%	25%	45%	45%
Naha	21 C (70 F)	16 C (61 F)	25%	30%	45%	40%

December is a good month for traveling thanks to generally dry weather conditions. Domestic travel activity remains low during the first half of December until the beginning of winter school holidays around December 23. The downsides of a visit in winter are the relatively short days (sunset is around 4:30pm in Tokyo) and the barren state of the vegetation. From around December 29 some tourist attractions close down for the New Year holidays. The ski season starts in December.

Happy Reading.