Endau-Rompin Johor National Park
When you feel a yearning for space, and the urge overtakes you to toss that deadline, ditch your handphone and take a break, it’s time to pack your bags and experience the thrill of nature!
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27 January 2012 | last updated at 02:48am
‘Existence debate is irrelevant, focus should be on values’
MALACCA: Malacca Museums Department director Datuk Khamis Abas said the world can debate whether or not Hang Tuah existed “until the cows come home”, but it would not benefit anyone even if the contention was proven either way.
Datuk Khamis Abas says whether Hang Tuah is fictitious or not is irrelevant. Pic by Mohd Jamah Nasri
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“I believe that Hang Tuah exists, and my beliefs are based on historical facts. This is true for Hang Jebat, Hang Kasturi, Hang Lekir and Hang Lekiu; but it really does not matter,” he said when contacted by the New Straits Times yesterday.
Khamis said what the people know of Hang Tuah today was that he was a great commander, warrior and friend who stood for loyalty to duty above all else.
“Hikayat Hang Tuah (metaphorically or historically) spelled an archaic Malaccan landscape, which was prosperous but also under threat from rival nation states at the same time.
“The values held by Hang Tuah illustrate how having certain values could ensure order and peace, and how after his departure Malacca’s condition worsened.”
Khamis said it was irrelevant whether Hang Tuah was fictitious or not.
“We can juxtapose the highly regarded values held by Hang Tuah then, with the challenges faced by modern Malaysians today.
“If we look into what Hang Tuah can teach us, we can find valuable guidance which can improve us as individuals and then collectively as a nation.”
Khamis said the public should adopt a more “progressive” approach in thinking, and should not limit their scope of study.
“We should explore the various qualities Hang Tuah is said to possess, for example understanding Hang Tuah not only as a warrior, but as a manager, politician or strategist.
“Debating on whether Hang Tuah was real or fictitious, handsome or ugly, or whether he preferred one colour over another, will not benefit Malaysians much.”
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Two new hotels have opened at the Melaka Newchinatown area of Jalan Kee Ann and Jalan Pasar Baru.
Best Western Wana Riverside Hotel has their soft opening in end December 2011. Located just besides the romantic Melaka River, they have deluxe and standard rooms with rates around RM 140.00 and RM 160.00 only.
Best Western is part of the Best Western Group of Hotels around the world which manages 3 Star, 4 Star and 5 Star Chains of hotels.
The other hotel is Premier Hotel, Melaka which has 88 rooms. Had their soft launch on 22nd. January 2012 just before the Chinese New Year of the Dragon. Located in front of Kheless Supermarket in Jalan Kee Ann, the building used to be a Malay Bazaar.
The hotel developer has turned the premises in to a 3 star hotel. Room rates is around RM 120.00 per night only.
Very suitable for visitors who want a decent and clean hotel room for their stay in Melaka.
Both hotels are well located as they are within walking distance to Jonker’s Walk and the core Heritage area.
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See amazing orchids and garden landscape as soon as you step into the park’s specially design garden such as the Hoya Garden, Tenom Orchid Centre, Native Orchid Centre and Hybrid Orchid Centre.
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Asias premier cycling event, Le Tour de Langkawi 2012 is back! The race will go through seven states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor and two Federal Territories; which are Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur.
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Tourism Melaka is doing our first survey on the tourism products and services in Melaka.
Please take some time to participate in this survey. You can be rewarded with a Day tour from Kuala Lumpur to Melaka by Tourism Melaka.
Click here to participate in our first Tourism Melaka survey.
VIEW MELAKA AT A GLANCE (2004)
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If you to witness a unique festival, come and visit Melaka from 1st. to 6th. February 2012.
A Wangkang Festival is to be held during this period. This festival was last held in 2001 and 1933. A procession will be held around the streets of Melaka on the last day i.e. on 6th. February 2012.
The Wangkang will be paraded around the streets before it is burnt in the Melaka Straits at Pulau Melaka.
Come and join in the festivities in Melaka.
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Asias premier cycling event, Le Tour de Langkawi 2012 is back! The race will go through seven states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor and two Federal Territories; which are Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur.
For more information, please visit: http://www.ltdl.com.my
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January 25, 2012 at 2:00 pm
The word ‘red’ mainly refers to one of the three primary colours that can be combined to make a whole lot of other colours. Other than it being a bold colour, there is a whole long list of other things that are also associated to the word ‘red’. For example, the colour red is normally associated to feelings of confidence, aggression and dominance. It is also a symbol of passion and anger as well as a symbol of courage and sacrifice. For the Chinese culture, the colour red harbours positive energy and is often made as the main colour in joyous occasions like weddings and Chinese New Year.
KRR staff serving complimentary drinks to thirsty guests on RED 2012
For the many people who chose to wear red on the 11th January 2012, there was only one reason that motivated them to do so, and rest assured that it has nothing to do with feelings of anger or aggression as they were mainly spotted gathering around a Kenny Rogers Roasters (KRR) restaurant nationwide. These people wearing red were celebrating life, health and vitality in conjunction with KRR’s third annual Roasters Eating Day (RED).
KRR team working at superspeed during RED lunchtime rush
As a lot of us get caught up in the New Year resolution-making frenzy, a majority of people end up making a long list of resolutions that are forgotten after the enthusiasm dies down. By the time work and life matters starts taking priority again, healthy eating usually takes a back seat. This is the reason why RED is held annually on the second Wednesday of every New Year. It is designed to ‘remind’ the public and motivate them to achieve and maintain their health resolutions for the year. All that a person need to do to enjoy two (2) Kenny’s Quarter Meal for the price of one is to dress in any shade of red.
Large crowd of RED in celebration of ROASTERS Eating Day
So if you missed the opportunity to be part of this year’s RED affair, fret not as Kenny Rogers Roasters are always there to offer good and healthy food at an affordable price all year round.
Tags: Food and Beverage Promotions, Healthy Lifestyle, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Malaysia, RED Day 2012
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Le Tour de Langkawi
Arab Contemporary Art Exhibition
MPO Chamber Concert
Pertandingan Memancing GP Joran Bagus 2012 (Februari)
Tribute to the Queen of InstrumentsFestival Layang-Layang Sedunia Pasir Gudang 2012 kali ke-17Pasir Gudang World Kites FestivalChinese New Year Trivia
Royal Langkawi International Regatta
Shades of NAKKEERAN Concert
