Meet the members dialogue, only MATTA members @ Tourism companies please.. High Tea will be served, please confirm your attendance and let us know how many staff will be attending.. Get as many as possible to attend so as to create a greater impact to the Minister and Motours and all relevant authorities..
Thank you!!
Christina Kong.
“Home to several species of fowls and birds, the Tampin Recreational Park also houses longtailed monkeys, porcupines, swans, peacocks and ducks.”
It is refreshing to find green and shady trees in the middle of Tampin town. Home to several species of fowls and birds, the Tampin Recreational Park also houses longtailed monkeys, porcupines, swans, peacocks and ducks. Your arrival will be greeted by loud screeches of the simians coming from the overhead branches.
Schoolchildren love to frequent this park that allows them to approach the animals at close range. Witness their fascination at the responses of the monkeys when teased. Their cries and acrobatic antics will make the children hysterical with laughter.
The landscape of this recreational park is fashioned in such a way that the park is situated in a valley bordered by sloping hills. A suspension bridgespans goes across this bridge. Lower down, getting its water supply from the main lake, is a fish pond. If you happen to enter from the Tampin Museum side, you will find a basketball court on your right, and a children’s playground on your left.
Moving on further will lead you to a mini aquarium with various species of freshwater fish. From here, a climb down the slope will lead to the main lake, where you will be rewarded with the sight and smell of hot food and local delicacies offered at the food stalls. Just the ideal spot to quench your thirst while experiencing the freshness and tranquility of the park before taking a stroll along this scenic Tampin Recreational Park. You will not be disappointed.
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September 26, 2011 at 2:00 pm
This year’s Music, Art, Style, International Festival (MASiF) 2011 was recently held at KLCC from the 15th till 17th September 2011. This three day festival which encompasses the various categories of arts was held in various locations within KLCC. The festival started with a glitzy launch that is perhaps better suited to be described through photographs.
This year, visitors had a pleasant surprise when they were serenaded by big names in the music industry like Jamal Abdillah, Misha Omar, Ella, Adibah Noor as well as upcoming stars like Narmi and Fauziah Gambus. Independent bands and artists like Happy Siblings, Friday King Road, Amiral Ali were also present to entertain the crowd.
The launch kicked off with a welcome address by the President of MASiF, Ir. Adam Salim followed by a speech by the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Dato’ Razali Haji Ibrahim.
President of MASiF, Ir. Adam Salim, giving his speech during the launch.
Next up is the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Dato’ Razali Hj Ibrahim’s turn to take the podium.
Veteran designer Radzuwan Radziwill showcased his latest collection alongside the performance of another veteran singer, Jamal Abdillah. He entertained us with some of his hits including ‘Kekasih Awal dan Akhir’ and ‘Gadis Melayu’.
One of the pretty models modelling a piece from Radzuwan Radziwill alongside Jamal Abdillah’s performance
Veteran designer Radzuwan Radziwill
The next artist to perform for the invited guests was Narmi. His cheery and uplifting song complemented the models who paraded Calvin Thoo’s colourful dresses.
This cheery and colourful dress by Calvin Thoo complemented the laid back tone of Narmi’s song.
Local designer Calvin Thoo
The crowd went wild when the next artist appeared on the stage. Known as Malaysia’s very own rock queen, Ella belted out her classic hits much to the delight of the crowd.
Malaysia’s very own rock queen, Ella!
Guests were then introduced to a new form of art known as feng shui art by Master Lim, who created a masterpiece in just minutes during Ella’s performance.
Master Lim started his painting on the stage with just this…
And just in a matter of minutes, the painting now looked like this…
Master Lim’s completed masterpiece… all done in just less than 10 minutes.
After one ‘performance’ by Master Lim, our beautiful models came out next wearing elegant and traditional designs by Wan Pa duo, Rosix Omar and Ridzuan Ismail alongside Malaysia’s own upcoming artist, Fauziah Gambus’ music.
Some of the dresses designed by Wan Pa
An upcoming young star, Fauziah Gambus
MASiF 2011 saw an exhibition entitled ‘Fusion of Passion’, which is currently being exhibited at the Galeri Petronas. This exhibition celebrates the meaning of fine art in Malaysia by bringing different artworks from different artists not only using different medium, methods and disciplines but also different levels of talent, from established to emerging artists as well. I found some of the following exhibits very engaging and mind boggling at the same time.
Chin Wan Kee – Beyond Mind and Words Series No. 35
Martin Wood – Heritage Houses of Malacca
Martin Wood – River House, Malacca
Beatrice Tan Kit Mun – Sipi-Sipi
Lim Kim Hai – Harmony and Peace Series
This is indeed a ‘MASiF’ event as it had so much to offer to everyone. Be sure to check out my next piece to see what transpired on the last day of the festival.
Tags: Art Exhibition, Concerts and Live Performances, Fashion Show, Kuala Lumpur, MASiF 2011, Music Arts Style and International Festival, Suria KLCC
September 27, 2011 at 12:00 pm
The world’s most extreme sporting event – the KL Tower International Jump Malaysia 2011 – is back in Malaysia this September! For those of you who are still unfamiliar with this event, it is the only official BASE Jump event in the world. BASE jumpers all over the world are known to look forward to this event, as it is illegal to BASE jump in other countries.
This year’s event will take place from 28th September till 2nd October 2011, and jumps will begin at 9 am sharp every day of the event. This year will see the return of the night jump, happening from 7 pm till 10 pm between 30th September and 1st October 2011. More than 100 local and international BASE jumpers will be showcasing thrilling acts for the visitors of Menara Kuala Lumpur coinciding with its 11th year event being held, which include countries from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Switzerland, Finland, USA, Russia, Ukraine, Sweden, Oslo, Chile, United Kingdom, Holland, Norway, France, Poland, Germany, Nerthelands, New Zealand, Canada, England, Japan and Malaysia. One of the oldest jumpers participating in this year’s edition will be Malaysian jumper Pak Din, a 58 year old parachutist and former air force personnel.
Pak Din is one of the jumpers from Malaysia who will be participating in this year’s tower jump
While you can definitely catch a glimpse of these daredevils from the ground, KL Tower is once again offering exclusive tickets to the Open Deck in conjunction with the jump. It is an experience to be at the heart of the action as you watch the jumpers perpare themselves for their jump off the top of one of the tallest towers in the world.
Tickets range from RM100.00 to RM150.00 for day time and from RM150.00 to RM200.00 for night time with 15 minutes to watching the jumpers in live which can be obtained from the ticketing counter starting from 28 September until 2 October 2011 from 9.00 am to 9.30 pm.
For further information please call 03-2020 5499 or visit the KL Tower website at www.menarakl.com.my
Tags: BASE Jump Event, Base Jumping, KL Tower, KL Tower International Jump Malaysia 2011, Kuala Lumpur, Menara Kuala Lumpur
Tuesday September 27, 2011
Rare crab re-appears in Malacca
By R.S.N. MURALI
murali@thestar.com.my
MALACCA: The re-appearance of a rare species of crab along the shores here has caused a stir among the people, especially Christians, due to a cross-like mark on its shell.
The crustacean, with the scientific name Charybdisferiatus, is a species of Malacostraca and is mainly found in Malaysian and Indonesian waters.
It was reportedly last seen in the Straits of Malacca in the 1960s.
Sparking frenzy: A fisherman holding the rare crab (left) next to a normal crab. The rare crab was reportedly last seen in the Straits of Malacca in the 1960s.
The species is different from another commonly found species in the state and which also has a cross on its shell.
A fisherman from Tengkera here hauled a dozen of these crabs on Sunday, sparking a frenzy among locals who rushed to buy the crabs.
The fisherman, who only wanted to be known as Man, 65, said the crabs were considered scarce.
He claimed that the crab was last caught in small numbers in the late 1960s.
“Only minimal quantities of the crabs were caught. Many locals don’t buy them to eat, but to preserve the shell as it’s considered sacred,” Man said.
State Rural Development and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk R. Perumal said the state would ask the Fisheries Department to record and monitor the landings of the rare crab.
“We may conserve the crab by breeding it,” he added.
A marine biologist, who declined to be named, said the crabs became rare after rapid development along the state coastline led to the deterioration of the mangrove swamps where the crabs thrived.
Legend has it that Saint Francis Xavier was sailing to Malacca from an Indonesian island sometime in the 16th Century when he was caught in a storm in the Straits of Malacca.
He then dipped his crucifix into the sea and prayed to God to calm the raging storm.
However, the crucifix slipped from his grip and fell into the sea. He prayed that he could get it back.
When he reached the shores of Malacca safely, St Francis saw a crab crawling on the beach and clutching the same crucifix between its claws.
Surprised, St Francis knelt down and recovered his crucifix.
He blessed the crab and the sign of a cross then appeared on its back.
