Penang Island

Penang is severally known as "The Pearl of the Orient" and "Pulau Pinang Pulau Mutiara" (Penang Island of Pearls).

Geography

The state is geographically divided into two sections:

1. Penang Island: an island of 293 square kilometres located in the Straits of Malacca with an estimated population of 721,500; and

2. Province Wellesley (also known as Seberang Perai in Malay): a narrow hinterland of 753 square kilometres on the peninsula across a narrow channel whose smallest width is 4 km (2.5 miles). It is bordered by Kedah in the north (demarcated by the Muda River) and east, and Perak in the south and has an estimated population of 796,500.

The body of water between Penang Island and Province Wellesley is the North Channel to the north of Georgetown and the South Channel to the south of George Town. Penang Island is irregularly shaped, with a granitic, hilly and mostly forested interior, the highest point being Western Hill (part of Penang Hill) at 830 metres above sea level. The coastal plains are narrow, the most extensive of which is in the northeast which forms a triangular promontory where George Town, the state capital, is situated. The topography of Province Wellesley is mostly flat. Butterworth, the main town in Province Wellesley, lies along the Perai River estuary and faces George Town at a distance of 3 km (2 miles) across the channel to the east.

Tourism

Penang's historic architecture is centred mainly in George Town. Its rows of 100 year-old shophouses and colonial villas give George Town its distinctive atmosphere. Penang was the venue for several historical movies, such as Anna and the King and the French film Indochine.

The best way to capture Penang’s mixed heritage is to stroll around town. The aged buildings are noted for their faded colours and crumbling walls. Old houses have columns or multi-coloured Peranakan tiles. The Aceh Mosque is the oldest house of worship in the city. The smell of incense drifts in the air amidst gold settings of Burmese, Thai and Chinese temples. The Khoo Kongsi is a traditional form of Chinese art with its delicately carved wooden panels. Other long-time occupants include elderly Chinese shopkeepers, colourful Indian food stalls and trishaws with their drivers.

Concerns about Penang beaches

State Tourism Development Committee chairman Teng Chang Yeow said that there were plans to clean up and landscape the beaches in Batu Ferringhi. "The cleanliness of our beaches has been neglected for more than 10 years and this is a challenge to the tourism sector,". He added that the state Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) took water samples from beaches in Batu Ferringhi and determined numerous pollution sources including the sewage system, illegal restaurants and hawkers and car-washing activities.

State Tourism Development Committee chairman Teng Chang Yeow said he was informed of the matter by the management of Malaysia Airlines. "The number of tourists from these regions has been steadily declining over the past decade" and "Tourists come to the state for the surf and sand but they usually return home disappointed. We are even losing out domestically to Pangkor and Langkawi" "Rivers will be cleaned up and illegal outlets draining sewage into the sea will be connected to a treatment plant by 2009."

Association of Tourist Attractions Penang (ATAP) chairman Eddy Low said "We strongly discourage food courts or stalls being set up or built near the sea to prevent the dumping of rubbish into the sea and around the area. " He said there should also be a massive plan for a central sewerage system so that waste would not go to the sea. There is also a need to protect the outer islands such as Pulau Jerejak, Pulau Rimau and Pulau Aman. "It is important for us to maintain these islands which are still pristine and untouched by pollution."

From : Wikipedia

Langkawi Island

Langkawi is an archipelago that consists of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, south of Thailand, 30km off the mainland coast of northwestern Peninsular Malaysia. The islands are a part of Malaysia's Kedah state, but are adjacent to the Thai border. By far the largest of the islands is the eponymous Pulau Langkawi (Langkawi Island) with a population of some 100,000, the only other inhabited island being nearby Pulau Tuba.

Tourists flock here for the delightful beaches, superb resorts and refreshing nature-based activities. The best beaches include Pantai Cenang, Burau Bay, Pantai Kok, Pantai Pasir Tengkorak and Pantai Datai

Get in 

By Plane

Langkawi International Airport (IATA: LGK ICAO: WMKL) has direct connections to Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, plus some long-haul international flights in the high season. The modern terminal building provides basic facilities including ATMs, money exchange, and a range of transport services.

Most flights are with one of four airlines:

AirAsia - operates 5 flights daily from/to Kuala Lumpur. (Services to Bangkok have been terminated.) Cheap and efficient. AirAsia also operates 1 daily direct flight from/to Singapore (wef June 1 2009).

Malaysia Airlines - fly several times a day from/to Penang and Kuala Lumpur. They are not the cheapest, but prices are still normally reasonable. Direct flights to London have been terminated.

Silk Air - fly from/to Singapore twice daily. This is a short-haul version of Singapore Airlines. The prices are reasonable.

Firefly - is a newly launched airline which flies from/to Penang twice daily. This is a short-haul, lower service version of Malaysia Airlines. Prices start from RM9 excluding tax. Aircraft used are the Fokker 50 and ATR 72-500. All Firefly planes are new ATR 72-500. The Fokkers as been decomissioned.

Tiger Airways - started operations on 1st August 2009 and will fly from/to Singapore. This is a budget airline.

By boat

From Malaysia

But many still prefer the more adventurous crossing by fast air-conditioned boats from Kuala Perlis or Kuala Kedah on the mainland. Some even take the special ferry services from Penang Island. The usual jump-off points are from Kuala Perlis (approx. 45 mins.) and Kuala Kedah (approx 90 mins.). The one-way fare from Kuala Kedah is RM23.00.

From Penang to Langkawi - Ferry trips average 3 hours each way. From Penang, 8.15AM and 8.30AM ferry trips but ask if the ferry stops at Pulau Payar to pick/drop passengers. Avoid the Pulau Payar one as it saves about 15-20 mins. From Langkawi, the ferry trips to Penang are at 2.30PM and 5.30PM. Price for return trip (you can have an open booking for the trip back - confirm while you are on Langkawi island later) is RM105 per person. You can park your car at the parking space in front of the Penang Clock Tower for RM12 for the 1st day and RM6 for subsequent days. It is safe to do so - guarded at night by the Chinese who take the parking fee from you.

From Southern Thailand

Four ferries daily between Satun and Kuah. Operated by Langkawi Ferry Services , Tel: +60-4-9661125/9661126 in Langkawi; +6674-730513 in Satun.

From Ko lipe, Thailand there are three speedboats per day: at 15.30, 16.00, 16.30 costing 128 Malaysian Ringit These boats dock at the south end of Pattaya Beach. Ferry Times Koh Lipe Thailand

Budget

For a taste of simple Malay-style breakfast, just walk up to a small stall opposite the Underwater World in the mornings and feast on the famous freshly-prepared banana leaf-wrapped nasi lemak (steamed rice in coconut milk). The price is most affordable at less than RM 2 for a pack. Go local and enjoy this with a glass of hot teh tarik or really good local coffee. This very unassuming stall is just simple and great (clean too!) The nasi lemak comes with curried beef, squid in chili, friend salted fish or chicken.

Restoran Fatimah near the Kampung Tok Senik Resort on the road to Ulu Melaka. Try this for really authentic Malay food. Their lunch spread is amazing - so amazing that they attract bus loads of Malaysian visitors. If you are bent on trying things local this is the place. Just enjoy the food and leave your cultural baggage and complaints behind as you will be in a totally different ambiance but friendly, nevertheless.

From : Wikitravel

Perhentian Island

The Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian in Malay) lie approximately 10 nautical miles (19 km) offshore the coast of northeastern Malaysia in the state of Terengganu, approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the Thai border.

The two main islands are Perhentian Besar ("Big Perhentian") and Perhentian Kecil ("Small Perhentian"). The small, uninhabited islands of Susu Dara (Virgin Milk), Serenggeh and Rawa lie off Kecil. The Perhentians belong to Pulau Redang National Marine Park, which means that fishing, collecting coral and littering are strictly prohibited. Like Besut, people here generally speak Kelantanese Malay.

Tourism

Sheer beauty of Pulau Perhentian makes it the destination of tourists. Both the islands have palm-fringed white sandy beaches and turquoise blue sea. One can have a number of activities on its beaches and forests. Swimming and snorkeling are the most popular tourist activities here. On most beaches, the water is shallow with lots of rays, cuttlefish and parrotfish. For diving you could go to northwest Perhentian Kecil where you would find a group of small rocky islets. This is the best place to dive in Perhentian. Apart from these, you could also enjoy activities like camping, canoeing, fishing, jungle trekking, and banana boat riding. As for accommodation, most of it can be found on Perhentian Besar, the larger island. Hotels are usually aimed at budget travelers.

Tourism is the base of economic activity in Perhentian. However, owing to the Islands' protected status, the main tourist activities are minimal in environmental impact: sunbathing, snorkeling, scuba diving, turtle and shark-watching.

The only access to the Islands is by boat from the fishing villages of Kuala Besut and Tok Bali. Local tourist operators run fishing boats and speed boats several times a day.

 

From Wikipedia

Tioman Island

Bask In The Splendour Of A Tropical Island Paradise

Set like a glittering jewel amidst the South China Sea the largest of a group of 64 volcanic islands, Tioman Island Backons the visitor with its white beach and cristal clear azure seas. A sand of excitement mystery pervaves the island and the visitor will be echanted by the picturesque beauty of the this tropical paradise.

Rest And Relaxation

A visit to Tioman Island is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all. Sun lovers and those who are fascinated by seashell will find the miles and miles of palm-fringed beachs and sheer delight with their myriad varieties of this lovely sea creatures.

A Test Of Adventurer

Tioman Island invited the adventurers to experience the variety of sun and sea activities on and around itself. Fishing enthusiasts will have a bountiful time at Tioman Island, with it abundence of fishing area.

Getting There From Mersing or Tanjung Gemok, Tioman Island is just a 3 to 4 hour ride away. If you prefer a shorter comfortable right, airconditionar, fast feries which depart daily can make the trip in a proxy approximately 2 hours. From Singapore, a catamaran (ferry) service makes the 4 1/2 hour trip from Finger Pier daily (except wednesday).

Bersabarlah Sayang

Bersabarlah Sayang - Anuar Zain

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Semua insan sedang gembira

Di hari ini sayang

Hari yang mulia

Marilah bersama berhari raya

Hilangkan duka

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Lupakan saja kisah yang lalu

Gantikan cerita baru

Agar hatimu waspada selalu

Jangan kau kesalkan

Jangan engkau tangiskan

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( korus )

Pada mereka yang tak mengerti

Menuduh dirimu

Di jurang kesalahan saja

Ku tak sampai hati

Biarkan engkau sendiri

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Tetapi diriku dan juga temanmu

Yang tahu kisah derita

Dan luka di dada, hanya kuharapkan

Kau harus bersabar

Dan bertenang selalu

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( ulang dari korus )

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Warna-Warna

Pasti setiap orang mempunyai satu warna feberet kan :) , jom semak apa watak anda disebalik warna itu ~


Warna Biru
Jika kamu menyukai warna biru, maka kamu termasuk dalam sikap :

• Pemurung, selalu menyenangkan dan selalu bertindak pasif dalam segala hal
• Mendambakan ketenangan dan ketentraman
• Selalu mendapat kesulitan dalam pergaulan dan dalam bercinta kerana kamu selalu menyembunyikan perasaan

Warna Hijau
Warna kesukaan kamu hijau, maka kamu adalah :

• Sangat romantik, menyukai keindahan, menyenangi alam dengan udara yang sejuk
• Seseorang yang selalu memegang prinsip
• Dalam hal bercinta kamu mengidam-idamkan calon teman hidup yang penuh toleransi dan boleh dipercayai

Warna Kuning
Kamu suka warna kuning menandakan bahwa kamu memiliki sifat optimis dan kamu adalah :

• Periang dan senang bergaul
• Sifat tolong-menolong selalu ada dalam diri kamu, kerana menolong merupakan satu kewajipan bagi kamu
• Tidak pernah memandang rendah pada sesiapa, walaupun seseorang itu dungu

Warna Ungu
Jika warna Ungu menjadi warna feberet kamu maka kamu adalah :

• Dalam menghadapi masa depan kamu tidak pernah ragu-ragu, apa yang dikerjakan kamu adalah yang terbaik
• Pandai dalam mengikuti peredaran zaman
• Dalam bercinta, hanya mereka yg kuat mental saja yg boleh mendekati dan menjadi kekasih kamu

Warna Putih
Jika kamu menyukai warna putih, maka kamu adalah :

• Orang yg dilahirkan ke dunia dengan sempurna
• Ramai mengagumi kamu kerana sifat angun, sifat idealis dan moral kamu yg sangat tinggi
• Tak pernah angkuh, senang menolong sesiapa saja yang memerlukan bantuan kamu

Warna Hitam
Kamu adalah :

• Orang yg sangat lincah dalam hal-hal tertentu saja
• Bila kamu berada dalam suasana yg tidak disukai, maka kamu akan menjadi murung
• Kamu selalu tampil menarik, rapi, dan ramai yg berusaha mengejar dan merebut cinta kamu

Warna Merah
Kamu termasuk dalam jenis :

• Sangat berwibawa dan melindungi kawan yg lemah
• Kamu boleh menahan diri walau sering kali bergaul
• Sukar jatuh cinta

Perwatakan Mengikut Bulan Lahir

Bila bulan lahir anda? Januari? Februari?.. jomm semak apa perwatakan anda mengikut bulan lahir hehe



Bulan Januari
-Pandai menyimpan rahsia
-Tenang dan berwibawa
-Disukai ramai kerana selalu kelihatan ceria
-Tidak suka meminta bantuan dari orang lain
-Pandai mengatur kewangan
-Agak pendiam dan lebih senang memperhatikan dirinya sendiri
-Teliti dan tidak melakukan kerja sebarangan
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Bulan Februari
-Mempunyai hati yang tulus
-Perasaannya peka dan mudah tersinggung
-Senang dipuji dan selalu menuruti apa yang diinginkannya
-Hormat pada siapa saja
-Keras hati dan mempunyai pendirian tetap
-Agak pemalas dan suka mengingkari janji
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Bulan Mac
-Baik hati dan suka menolong orang
-Suka kehidupan yg serba mewah
-Selera tinggi
-Agak pemalu dan bersikap jujur
-Mudah terpengaruh dan tidak kuat menghadapi godaan
-Suka melalaikan kesihatan dirinya sendiri
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Bulan April
-Tidak suka mengalah dan selalu ingin menang sendiri
-Pembosan
-Agak boros walau pandai mencari wang
-Mempunyai otak yang cerdas namun tidak suka diperintah
-Tak pernah memilih kawan

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Bulan Mei
-Pandai menguasai perasaan
-Pandai mengambil hati orang lain
-Mempunyai selera tinggi dan senang kehidupan yg serbah mewah
-Senang menunda pekerjaan
-Agak boros walau rezekinya bagus
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Bulan Jun
-Romantis dan suka menolong
-Tidak mempunyai pendirian tetap
-Suka berfikir
-Mudah tersinggung bila perasaanya tersentuh
-Agak pemalas
-Selalu ceria walau hatinya sedang sedih
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Bulan Julai
-Suka berangan
-Kalau sudah marah, kata-katanya tajam
-Tidak mempunyai pendirian tetap
-Suka menolong orang
-Pandai bercakap dan berotak cerdas
-Agak pemalas
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Bulan Ogos
-Mempunyai perasaan yang peka
-Cepat tersinggung
-Suka berangan dan berfikir
-Tidak mudah terpengaruh
-Agak pemalas
-Menuruti kehendak hatinya sendiri semasa bekerja
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Bulan September
-Mudah tersinggung dan cepat naik darah
-Baik hati dan jujur
-Boleh menyimpan rahasia
-Pandai menyimpan wang
-Suka menolong dan pandai mendidik anak

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Bulan Oktober
-Berjiwa besar
-Pandai bercakap
-Cerdas dan baik hati
-Memiliki tekad yang kuat
-Tidak sabar dan agak boros
-Pendirian tidak tetap dan selalu berubah-ubah

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Bulan November
-Tabah dan kuat dalam menghadapi segala cobaan
-Pandai mengambil hati orang lain
-Agak pemalas dan suka menunda pekerjaan
-Banyak berfikir
-Agak pendendam dan tidak mudah memberi maaf pada orang yang bersalah
-Keras hati
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Bulan Disember
-Mudah percaya pada orang lain
-Suka melakukan kerja tergesa-gesa
-Tidak sabar
-Mudah terpengaruh
-Jujur dan baik hati
-Agak boros

Sikap & Jenis Darah Anda

Darah A

1. Selalunya mereka dari golongan darah A bersikap keras kepala, serius dan sabar

2. Mempunyai karakter yg tegas

3. Berfikir masak2 sebelum melakukan sesuatu dan mengerjakan segalanya dgn bersungguh-sungguh dan konsisten

4. Selalu menunjukkan keberanian dan keyakinan walaupun sebenarnya didalam mereka berasa gugup dan takut

5. Tidak boleh bergaul dgn orang yg tidak sependapat dgn dirinya

Darah B

1. Golongan darah B mempunyai banyak kegemaran dan hobi

2. Bijak memilih mana yg lebih penting dari banyak hal yg di kerjakannya

3. Mereka ingin menjadi nombor satu dalam berbagai hal dan selalunya mereka suka meninggalkan sesuatu jika terfokus dgn kesibukan yang lain

4. Mereka dilihat cemerlang, riang dan bersemangat dari luar, namun ia sebenarnya berbeza dgn di dalam hatinya

5. Tidak suka bergaul dgn orang ramai

Darah O

1. Golongan darah O, mereka selalunya menerima dan melaksakan sesuatu dgn tenang. Mereka pandai menutupi sesuatu sehingga mereka kelihatan selalu riang, tenang dan tiada masalah sama sekali

2. Bersikap pemurah, dan tidak segan-segan mengeluarkan duit untuk orang lain

3. Selalunya di sayangi oleh semua orang tapi mereka keras kepala juga, dan secara rahsia mempunyai pendapatnya sendiri tentang berbagai hal

4. Mudah di pengaruhi oleh orang lain dan oleh apa yg mereka lihat dari TV

5. Sering tergelincir dan membuat kesalahan yg besar kerana kurang berhati-hati

Darah AB

1. Mereka dari golongan darah AB ini mempunyai perasaan yang sensitif dan lembut

2. Selalu menjaga perasaan orang lain

3. Tegas dgn diri mereka sendiri juga dengan orang-orang yang dekat dengannya

4. Selalu menjadi orang yg sentimental dan memikirkan sesuatu terlalu dalam

5. Mempunyai ramai teman, namun suka menghabiskan masa sendirian

Buat Biskut Mazola

Hari ini aku agak sibuk membuat kerja rumah sambil membuat biskut mazola untuk santapan raya nanti. Disini disertakan resepi biskut mazola yang ku buat.
500 gram kacang tanah
Gula halus (1 cawan)
Tepong gandum (500 gm)
Telor (1 biji)
1/2 botol minyak mazolaCaranya:
Gaul tepong gandum, kacang tanah, gula sebatikan
masukkan telor kacau lagi dan akhir sekali masukkan minyak mazola sedikit demi sedikit.
Terap biskut mengikut kesukaan dan bakar dalam api yang sederhana.

TRY LA DI RUMAH..

16hb September

Hari ini aku pergi ke pejabat pnb untuk membuka akaun asw2020, akhirnya dapat juga menunaikan hajatku untuk menyimpan di akaun tersebut. Selepas memasukkan sejumlah wang dan menyelesaikan urusan di pnb saya pun pergi shopping ke mydin untuk membeli sedikit barang-barang yang diperlukan. Berpusu-pusu orang ramai membeli barangan di mydin untuk kelengkapan menyambut hari raya yang bakal menjelang tidak berapa lama lagi.
Disini saya mengucapkan selamat hari raya kepada semua musliman dan muslimat.

hari ini..

Hari ni membosankan kerna terpaksa mengeluarkan wang yg byk utk memenuhi kehendak seseorang =( Berbagai cara dilakukan utk mengagalkan urusan ini tetapi tidak berjaya...

Tak mengapa kerna lain kali sy takkan bg peluang lg.. enough for this year !

sekian..

Bulan Puasa

Hari ini aku ke pasar ramadan membeli juadah makanan yang banyak dijual. Aku memilih makanan seperti murtabak, popia pedas dan lain-lain. Ramai orang di pasar ramadan membeli-belah. Takut jugak rasanya maklumlah ini kan musin H1N1. Mereka ni bukan nye nak memakai mask dan perkara ini amat menakutkan juga manalah tahu terjangkit ketika sedang membeli juadah tersebut.

Balik ke rumah aku pun berehat sambil menunggu masa berbuka puasa. Tak sabar rasanya nak merasa juadah yang dibeli tadi.