PREPARED BY :

RENUKA
RUBA
AMIRAH
AMANINA

QUESTION :
Discuss in small groups about
various ethnics taboo in
Malaysia.
Present result in the discussion.

New born babies

will be bathed
with oil and black
pottu is put to
avoid negative
vibes.

A balding
ceremony for
the babies is
held as gratitude
to the God for
the birth.

Kemenyan is
used to dry up
babies body
after the bath.

BIRTH
Gratitude
ceremony is
held after 16
days or 30 days
of the birth.

G
E
N

No nail cutting is
allowed Tuesday and
Friday especially
during the night time.

Ladies are not allowed to

sweep the floor after the
evening prayers.

E
R
A
L

Ladies are restricted from

stitching clothes during
the night time.

Ladies are not allowed

to untie their hair while
sleeping.

WEDDING
An engagement ceremony must be held before the
marriage.
Nalanggu ceremony is held before the wedding.
(blessing ceremony)

Dowry is made compulsory to be given to the groom

side as a symbol of respect.

Wedding ceremony is restricted to be held during

Chittirai & Margazhi month.
Thali is used as marriage symbol.

DEATH
Deceased head is
placed towards the
south.

Deceased closest family

members will dissolve the
ash of the deceaseds
body into the river/sea.

Two choices is given to the

family members whether to
bury the body or to burn unless
the deceased already made
her/his choice before the
death.
Tumeric is applied on the
eyes and forehead while a
coin is also placed on the
forehead.

FOOD
Right hand is used to have the meal.
Food is layered or covered with
banana leaf and it must folded with
manner after the meal.
Pickles is used as an additional flavor.
Lights should not be switched off while
having meal.