Sunday, January 30, 2011

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恭喜发财,万事如意,主里蒙恩 (gong xi fa cai, wan shi ru yi, zhu li meng en)!Usher in the Year of the Rabbit. Regarded as the oldest and most important festival in the Chinese calendar, the Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, began as a traditional celebration to welcome the harvest of spring. 1 Malaysia wish Happy Chinese New Year! It is the year of the Rabbit! Coming once a year, the New Year brings a time to celebrate and share excitement with others. Happy Chinese New Year! Celebrate and enjoy good fortune.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Malacca - The Straits Mosque

The Straits Mosque, Melaka or Masjid Selat Melaka or Floating Mosque Melaka, is a mosque on the man-made island of Pulau Melaka near Malacca Town in Malacca state, Malaysia. It looks like a floating structure if the water level is high. The cost of the mosque is about MYR10 million. Masjid Selat Melaka was opened on 24 November 2006 by the Supreme Ruler of Malaysia Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail.

Malacca - Malacca International Airport

Formerly known as Batu Berendam Airport. The terminal complex is being replaced by a new 7,000 square-meter terminal equipped with international-standard amenities. The airport was visited by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on February 2010. In his visit, he officially renamed the airport Malacca International Airport. AirAsia is also said to be considering the route.

Malacca - Malacca Beaches & Islands

While Malacca may not have rich rainforests or long stretches of warm sand, it does have a few magical islands and beaches to discover. Perfect for a weekend getaway, the beaches and islands of Malacca will allure you with thaeir serenity and comfort under a tropical sun.

Located approximately 20 km from Malacca Town, the beach of Tanjung Bidara has lush vegetation and a tranquil atmosphere. The beach is more for relaxation or recreational activities that exclude swimming, as the waters are a little murky. Many hawkers line the beach peddling food and there are amenities such as parking lots, playgrounds and showers.
The beach of Tanjung Kling is one of the more recent developments of the Malacca tourism industry. Located 15 km away from Malacca Town, Tanjung Kling is a pleasant stretch of white beach lined with coconut palms and sea shells, perfect for a quick jaunt.
Pantai Kundur, On this peaceful beach lies a small fishing village, approximately 17 km from Malacca Town. Locals often frequent this beach which is popular for swimming and picnicking. Rows of casuarina trees provide shade as visitors frolic in the water and play on the sand. At night, fishermen head out in boats to ‘Kelongs' (Platforms built on stilts on the sea) and fish for squid and other marine creatures.
  • Pulau Besar Located near Umbai and 10 km south of Bandar Melaka, Pular Besar or ‘ Big Island' is a mysterious island that has many fables and legends behind its origin. Some say that the island resembles the shape of a pregnant woman, due to a story that a princess who, heart-broken because of her husband's death, jumped into the seas and consequently, her body floated and took the form of an island. As she was pregnant at that time, Pulau Besar, with a landscape resembling a belly, was born.
  • Pulau Upeh the tiny island of Upeh is located near Klebang town in Malacca. During the War, it was used as a scouting point for invading ships in the Straits of Malacca. Also the island was often a nesting ground for pirates. Of course, the pirates have now long been cleaned out, and today, Pulau Upeh is a peaceful getaway for locals and tourists. There is a resort and water-sport facilities are available. Visitors can also visit an ancient well and view relics from World War Two scattered around the island.

Malacca - A'Famosa Water World

A'Famosa Water World which occupies a land area of 20 acres is the only water theme park of its kind in the southern region of this country and comprises of slides and pools of every kind. The park has lots of interesting and unique features such as choices of water slides - all designed to suit even the most sophisticated water enthusiasts. Kids will find the Arabian Village and Kid's Adventure Pool an exciting adventure. For those looking for excitement, take up the challenge by trying out our Seven Storey High Speed Slide. Feel the adrenaline rush through your head as you slide down. Less daring souls can try out the Wave Pool, Family Raft Ride and the longest Lazy River in the world. As every facility in the park meets safety levels of international standards, visitors can enjoy the fun with a peace of mind.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Malacca - Butterfly Reptile Park

Butterfly Reptile Park is located 0.5 kilometre away from Leboh Ayer Keroh; 0.6 kilometre away from New Air Keroh Highway; 0.8 kilometre away from Expressway E2 Nse; 2.9 kilometre away from Jalan Gapam; 3.1 kilometre away from Orna Golf Club; Butterfly Reptile Park is geographically located at latitude (2.2958 degrees) 2° 17' 44" North of the Equator and longitude (102.3142 degrees) 102° 18' 51" East of the Prime Meridian on the Map of Malacca - Melaka.

Malacca - The Reptile Park Melaka


The Crocodile and Reptile Park Melaka (also known as Crocodile Farm Ayer Keroh) is another interesting animal kingdom in Melaka, situated directly opposite the Zoo Melaka. While Zoo Melaka is featuring various wildlife species, the Crocodile and Reptile Park is focusing its captive breeding and conservation on the fearsome ancient giant reptile – crocodile..

Malacca - Gadek Hot Springs

Located along main road from Tampin to Alor Gajah (From Tampin Town 8 Km, from Alor Gajah Town 5 Km). Gadek Hot Spring, no written documents stated when it was form and exist. It once been abandoned by people. Since year 1990, this place is took over by District Department and develop it become a tourist center. It consist of Inner pools and Outer pools. Inner pools provide visitors bathing and spa facilities. Outer pools is fenced due to the quality of the springs water (contain over rated Sulfur) and NOT suitable for bathing.

Malacca - Dol Said Grave


Naning is an area in modern day Malacca, Malaysia and was founded in 1641. Naning was previously part of Negeri Sembilan but it was later annexed by the British into Malacca in 1832 via the Naning War. Malacca at that time was a British holding. The Naning War started in 1831 and lasted around two years until 1833. The Penghulu of Naning then, Dol Said was enraged over British claim over Naning as part of Malacca. The British demanded that Naning pay 10% of its produce as tribute to Malacca. Dol Said, of course, refused resulting in a British attack upon Naning in 1831. Dol Said managed to fend off the attack with help from his allies. Towards the end of 1832, the British attacked Naning once again with a much larger force. Dol Said did not have the help of his allies this time. His army was defeated and he surrendered. He was offered a pension and a house in Malacca.

Malacca - Hang Tuah Tomb


Hang Tuah is a legendary warrior/hero who lived during the reign of Sultan Mansur Shah of the Sultanate of Malacca in the 15th century. He was the greatest of all the laksamana, or sultan's admirals, and was known to be a ferocious fighter. Hang Tuah is held in the highest regard, even in present-day Malaysian Malay culture, and is arguably the most well-known and illustrious warrior figure in Malaysian history and literature.It was also said that he then vanished into thin air. According to other sources, however, Hang Tuah lived until old age, and his body is said to be have been buried in Tanjung Kling in Melaka, where his tomb can still be seen today.

Malacca - Hang Tuah Well


The Hang Tuah well is located in the town of his birthplace, Kampung Duyung. Born in Pulau Bentam, Sumatra, Hang Tuah was brought up in Kampong Duyong just 5 kilometers away along with his four good friends, Hang Jebat, Hang Kasturi, Hang Lekir and Hang Lekiu, who were also warriors in the Sultan’s court. Being the Sultan’s favourite, Hang Tuah’s loyalty and determination to the Sultan is unquestionable.

Malacca - Tun Teja Grave

A well near Tun Teja's Grave
TRAVELLING from Muar in Johor to Malacca town, one will not miss the sight of a well-kept grave amidst a vast padi field in Kampung Solok Menteja, Merlimau. "Who does it belong to?" would be a natural curiosity among travellers. Ever heard of Tun Teja? Born Tun Teja Ratna Benggala, the beautiful daughter of Pahang's Bendahara (equivalent to Mentri Besar today) later captured the heart of Sultan Mahmud Shah of Malacca (1456-1511) and became his wife. Located about 30 kilometres from Malacca town, …

Sunday, January 9, 2011

1 Malaysia - Anugerah Juara Lagu

This yearly Song of The Year competition, the AJL 25, is on today at 9.00pm Malaysian time and I'll give the Live commentary as the show proceeds. 14 songs are contesting for the RM35,000 top prize.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Malacca - All About Malacca



The tourism and manufacturing sectors are the two most important sectors in the state economy. Malacca has adopted as its slogan, "Visiting Malacca Means Visiting Malaysia" ("Melawat Melaka Bererti Melawati Malaysia"). It is rich in cultural heritage and bears several places of historical interest.

Malacca is home to several modern shopping complexes to attract more visitors to the state. Examples include Mahkota Parade Shopping Centre at Plaza Mahkota (City Centre), Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall (which is situated on the historical field of Padang Pahlawan, where Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al Haj announced the independence day of the Federation Of Malaya), Melaka Mall Shopping Complex (formerly known as Kotamas Shopping Complexe), A'Famosa Safari and Theme Park and Plaza Melaka Raya at the Taman Melaka Raya.

Malacca also has its very own hypermarket and departmental store. A few examples include Parkson Departmental Store (Mahkota Parade and Melaka Mall), Jusco Supermarket and Departmental Store (Ayer Keroh and Bandaraya Melaka), Tesco Hypermarket (Melaka Sentral) and Giant Hypermarket at Bachang Utama; also Supermarket at (Mahkota Parade and Melaka Mall)

Apart from tourism, Malacca is also a manufacturing centre for products ranging from food and consumer products, through high-tech weaponry and automotive components to electronic and computer parts. There are at least 23 industrial estates that houses some 500 factories from the United States, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore.

Jonker Heeren and Adjacent Streets

This is the residential heart of Old Malacca just west of the Malacca River, with its narrow winding streets, beautifully decorated houses, tiny shops, temples and mosques. The whole area is undergoing a renaissance with new shops, restaurants and hotels catering to tourists mushrooming everywhere. However, the area still has a lot of atmosphere and is worth having a look around. One of the streets in this area is Harmony Street (officially Temple street or Jalan Tokong), so called because it contains the prayer houses of Malaysia"s three main faiths - the Cheng Hoon Teng Chinese temple, the Sri Poyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Hindu Temple, and the Kampung Kling Mosque.

Malacca - Kampung Morten

A village of traditional houses, it is located on the west bank of the Malacca River.Kampung Morten, named after a British Land Commissioner Frederick Joseph Morten, has 85 homes including 52 Melaka traditional dwellings.

Malacca - Klebang Beach

Welcome to Klebang Beach Resort Malacca, your gateway to sea side accommodation and family fun in historical malacca, just 9 km away from melaka town. Go to Klebang Beach and buy a cheap kite (fighter-style, but nowhere near that well-constructed) with Japanese cartoon characters and enjoy kiting.

Malacca - Zoo Melaka


Located in Ayer Keroh, along the main road from the Ayer Keroh toll plaza to Melaka town. One of the best, if not the best, zoo in Malaysia. Even better than the National Zoo. The zoo is located in a reserved forest where the animal enclosures more resemble the animals' natural habitat. The trees within the zoo compound provide ample shades for visitors during hot and sunny days.

Malacca - Recreational Forest Ayer Keroh



Ayer Keroh Recreational Forest was opened on April 17, 1984 and offers visitors peace and tranquility within its cool green surroundings. Ayer Keroh is especially well-known with eco-tourism, and being blessed with a number of spots such as Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary, Ayer Keroh Recreational Forest, Crocodile and Reptile Park, and Zoo Melaka. Not even the tourism spots, a number of accommodation facilities are also found in the Ayer Keroh area, such as Puteri Resort, Hotel Seri Malaysia, D’ Village Resort, Watercity Resort, and King’s Hotel.

  1. Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary
  2. Puteri Resort
  3. Hotel Seri Malaysia
  4. Mini Malaysia/Asean
  5. Ayer Keroh Recreational Forest (Hutan Rekreasi)
  6. Crocodile and Reptile Park
  7. Zoo Melaka
  8. Dataran Sejarah
  9. D’Village Resort
  10. Paradise Malacca Village Resort
  11. Ayer Keroh Golf and Country Club
  12. Melaka International Trade Center (MITC)
  13. Ozana Country Resort
  14. Watercity Resort
  15. King’s Hotel
  16. Jaya Jusco
  17. Melaka Mall
  18. Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah and Dataran Bandaraya
  19. Air Terjun Bukit Sebukor
  20. Melaka Wonderland.

Malacca - Taming Sari Revolving Tower

The latest addition to Malaysia"s stable of skyscrapers. The 110m-tower seats 66 people at a time, taking them on a 7-minute ride offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the historic city and the coastline.

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Malacca - Bukit China


Bukit China is the one of the largest Chinese cemetery outside of mainland China. Graves can be found here that go back to the late Ming dynasty (mid 17th century). The earliest grave found so far dates to 1622, but unfortunately many graves were exhumed during the British occupation of Malaysia. Bukit China is a famous jogging spot for the locals and jogging tracks are available all over the hill. When you climb on top of the hill, you will have a nice view of the town.

Malacca - Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

Oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia and has an inscription dating 1685 commemorating the deeds of by Kapitan China Li Wei King.

Malacca - King’s Well (Hang Li Po)

Legends have it that Hang Li Po was a Chinese princess from the Ming dynasty who was sent to Malacca to wed Sultan Mansor Shah in the 15th century when the Malacca Sultanate was at its zenith. She had 100 followers who were all settled on Bukit China, which means Chinese Hill, and this well, at the foot of the hill, was where they got their water.

Malacca - Baba n Nyonya Peranakan Museum


Step back in time with a visit to this museum which is an actual Peranakan heritage town house and is a great example of Peranakan culture. It is located on Heeren Street (now known as Tun Cheng Lock Street). 'Straits Chinese' or the Baba and Nyonya, are Chinese of noble descendants who have adopted much of the Malay culture. The public can now view this unique Baba Nyonya heritage at the private museum, called the Peranakan Museum, run by the Babas and Nyonyas of Malacca. This type of design is a typical rich Chinese Baroque and Chinese Palladian style homes.

Miss Tourism International 2010


Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 31, 2010 – Nathalie Den Dekker was chosen Miss Tourism International 2010 during the annual pageant gala. Nathalie had chosen her favorite and best fashion designers Greg and Cora for the fabulous evening gowns. Dutch and Aruban co-designers Greg and Cora are excited that Nathalie won this title for The Netherlands for the first time and appearing in a precious evening gown designed by the duo designers.(Miss Universe Angela Visser was the last contestant to win a title in 1989 for The Netherlands.)

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Monday, January 3, 2011

About 1Malaysia


1Malaysia¹s goal is to preserve and enhance this unity in diversity which has always been our strength and remains our best hope for the future.

Malaysia - Cherating Beach

Between jungle and the sea of China, an experience in the heart of nature.
  • Award : Best Family Holidays Resort in Malaysia, Asia Village
  • The art of relaxation: wide range of beauty treatments at the Club Med Spa*, yoga, taï-chi
  • Activities for all, from age 2 at the Petit Club Med®*, right through to teens at Club Med Passworld
  • 2 miles of magnificent beach with a wealth of fauna and flora
  • "Fine Dining" label awarded for its restaurants

    Access conditions

    This resort welcomes children of all ages, with supervision from 2 years old.

    Prizes:
    « Resort of the Year»
    « All Day Dining Restaurant of the Year»
    Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards 2007-2008 This Village offers the following children's facilities

PBC Shoppe - Authentic Malaysian Food


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Sunday, January 2, 2011

VISIT MALAYSIA SONG FULL

Warisan homestay & chalet, K. Terengganu

If you need a place to stay during your visit to Kuala Terengganu, come over to Warisan Homestay & Chalet. It's located in Teluk Ketapang, Seberang Takir and about 15 mins to Kuala Terengganu city centre. Only 5 mins to the Kuala Terengganu airport and Teluk Ketapang beach. There are 2 units available for daily rental. For booking enquiries, please call The Manager at 017-9073976 (En Abu Bakar). http://www.e-jaja.com/rumahrehat.htm or http://homestay-info.blogspot.com

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Pemuda BN - Jelajah One Malaysia


Yours truly is currently in the entourage of Jelajah One Malaysia #JOM, a people centric programme initiated by Pemuda BN. Basically in this series of JOM, BN Youth will go on a whirlwind tour of 5 states (Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan) taking part in various community based programmes.

So today, were going to witness one of the most interesting event that is rarely seen these days in cities and towns but alive and well in rural malay village a typical kampung mass circumcision. Circumcision is a medical procedure in which the foreskin of a penis is removed and is practiced in the Islamic faith. It’s also a coming of age procedure for a young male muslim by which it is considered the first step in a transition into manhood.