Wonderful year but also a sad year.
Why -wonderful- "oh yes, I pass my tour guide exams , but als I could not register myself to be tour guide."
A sad year - what a shame - guess what; " I didn't get my Mesra Malaysia certificate.
They said - I failed.
The actual story was- there is quota issue; The word I hated most. It is a system of unjust and unfair practice.
It is discriminatory.
This is the year I left Hard Rock Hotel.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Monday, December 7, 2009
Kelantan Traditional Food
Nasi Dagang
Laksam
Budu
Somtam
Nasi Berlauk
Nasi Kerabu
Kerabu Bekok
Taek Itek
Solok Lada
Jala Mas
Buah Tanjung
Laksam
Budu
Somtam
Nasi Berlauk
Nasi Kerabu
Kerabu Bekok
Taek Itek
Solok Lada
Jala Mas
Buah Tanjung
Year End Sales
One of the Malaysian Tourism promotion is the Year End Sales
Many shopping and departmental stores participate in this promotion, such as
-Parkson, Isetan, Robinson,Watson , Jusco and many others .
Shopping complexes such as Sogo, 1-Utama Shopping Centre, Sungai Wang Shopping complex, Suria KLCC, Pavillion Kuala Lumpur, Mid Valley Megamall participate in this Year End Sales.
-In Penang, places such as Queensbay Mall, Komtar , Carrefour, Jusco and latest Times Square at Jalan Dato Kramat and many others also participate.
-This is a nationwide and promotion will range to the maximum up to 60% discount.
-This is in conjunction with our Malaysia's Year End festivities such as Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year.
-Due to the holiday season of the school- many will go for holidays within Malaysia.
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Malaysia Truly Asia
Malaysia is very beautiful country. Malaysia is the only one place where all the colours, flavours, sounds and sights of Asia come together – Malaysia.
No other country has Asia's three major races, Malay, Chinese, Indian, plus various other ethnic groups in large numbers.
Nowhere is there such exciting diversity of cultures, festivals, traditions and customs, offering myriad experiences. "Malaysia, Truly Asia" captures and defines the essence of the country’s unique diversity.
It sums up the distinctiveness and allure of Malaysia that make it an exceptional tourist destination. Visiting Malaysia is a fabulous way to experience the beauty of lush tropical jungles, the cool hideaways of the highlands, as well as the stretches of inviting sandy beaches. Rich in flora and fauna but at the same time equipped with first-world infrastructure, the country is both convenient and comfortable to explore.
Malaysia is also well known for its multi-cultural background, where people of different ethnicities live together in peace and harmony, giving rise to diverse cultures and heritage, including Malay, Chinese and Indian, as well as other unique cultures of the local indigenous people. This is the reason behind the statement: “Malaysia, truly Asia".
Up in the highlands of Malaysia, visitors will experience the refreshing greenery, cool mountain air, unique flora and fauna.
These cool highland resorts are situated on the major mountain ranges of Peninsular Malaysia, as well as Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia.
The tropical waters of Malaysia create a perfect excuse for yachters to sail with the wind, while enjoying the splendor of the country’s golden, sandy beaches. Participate in the water sports, regatta and have fun watching the camaraderie. Be a part of the international water sports scene in Malaysia.
St.Paul Church and statue of St. Francis Xavier
The Portuguese also built a fort with four main gateways encircling the hill.
The A Famosa is part of this fortress. Only two of the gateways were open at any one time. The church of Madre de Deus and a school were located on the top of the hill. The residence of the Portuguese officers were built on the slope and the rest of the Portuguese population were at the bottom of the hill. The houses were built of brick and wood.
Within this fortress was a town hall, two hospitals, and five churches. When the Dutch wrestled Malacca from the Portuguese in 1641, they destroyed all the Portuguese buildings except for the fortress, on which they placed the Dutch emblem. This can be seen today on the remaining gate of the fortress, the Porta de Santiago.
The Dutch also took over the Portuguese chapel on top of the hill, repaired and reconsecrated it into a Dutch Reformed Church, calling it the St. Paul's Church, a name which remains until today. The Dutch used it for their worship for the next 112 years, until they built their own church at the foot of the hill, Christ Church. St. Paul's Church was then abandoned.
When the British took over Malacca in 1824, the St. Paul's Church has lost its tower. However, the British added a lighthouse in front of it. And instead of being used it as a place of worship, the Church became a convenient storehouse for British gun powder.
The Statue of St. Francis Xavier today stands in front of the ruins of St. Paul's Church. It was quite a recent addition, completed only in 1952, to commemorate the saint who passed there on several occasions from 1545 to 1552, on his way to the Far East. When he died in China in 1553, his body was sent back to Malacca, where it was interred here for nine months. When a decision was made to transfer it to Goa, the exhumers were astounded to learn that his body showed little sign of decay, even though it had been buried for nine months.
This led to request for the missionary to be made a saint. Now, in order to be canonized, the Catholic church needed a relic. When the arm of Francis Xavier was severed, it still dripped blood. If you take a look at Francis Xavier's statue, you will see that his right arm is also missing. However, this is not part of the original design of the statue.
A day after the statue was consecrated, a large casuarina tree fell on it, breaking off its right arm. And so it stands today without one limb.
The A Famosa is part of this fortress. Only two of the gateways were open at any one time. The church of Madre de Deus and a school were located on the top of the hill. The residence of the Portuguese officers were built on the slope and the rest of the Portuguese population were at the bottom of the hill. The houses were built of brick and wood.
Within this fortress was a town hall, two hospitals, and five churches. When the Dutch wrestled Malacca from the Portuguese in 1641, they destroyed all the Portuguese buildings except for the fortress, on which they placed the Dutch emblem. This can be seen today on the remaining gate of the fortress, the Porta de Santiago.
The Dutch also took over the Portuguese chapel on top of the hill, repaired and reconsecrated it into a Dutch Reformed Church, calling it the St. Paul's Church, a name which remains until today. The Dutch used it for their worship for the next 112 years, until they built their own church at the foot of the hill, Christ Church. St. Paul's Church was then abandoned.
When the British took over Malacca in 1824, the St. Paul's Church has lost its tower. However, the British added a lighthouse in front of it. And instead of being used it as a place of worship, the Church became a convenient storehouse for British gun powder.
The Statue of St. Francis Xavier today stands in front of the ruins of St. Paul's Church. It was quite a recent addition, completed only in 1952, to commemorate the saint who passed there on several occasions from 1545 to 1552, on his way to the Far East. When he died in China in 1553, his body was sent back to Malacca, where it was interred here for nine months. When a decision was made to transfer it to Goa, the exhumers were astounded to learn that his body showed little sign of decay, even though it had been buried for nine months.
This led to request for the missionary to be made a saint. Now, in order to be canonized, the Catholic church needed a relic. When the arm of Francis Xavier was severed, it still dripped blood. If you take a look at Francis Xavier's statue, you will see that his right arm is also missing. However, this is not part of the original design of the statue.
A day after the statue was consecrated, a large casuarina tree fell on it, breaking off its right arm. And so it stands today without one limb.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Laban Rata
The ascent from Laban Rata upwards is difficult in places, .... Laban Rata is the accommodation near the peak of Mt. Kinabalu where you'll able to view the beautiful sunrise of Mt. Kinabalu.
The final attack on the peak takes place in the early hours of the second day (most begin at 2:30AM) in order to catch the sunrise at the top. By mid-morning the mist begins to roll in, obscuring the breath-taking views.
The area is being surrounded by 600 million years old of rainforest and pampered by attentive staff and luxurious accommodation. The feeling can be described as a paradise in the making.
Lotus Flower and Buddhism
The lotus flower has a unique characteristic in that it blooms and sheds its seeds at the same time.
In the context of Buddhism, the theory of karma says that, just like the lotus flower, our life is made up of cause and effect. Every cause -- be it action, word or thought -- will imprint an effect that can be seen in this lifetime or in future lives.
The lotus is one of Buddhism’s most significant symbols. It is a symbol of enlightenment and purity of the mind. The lotus symbolizes many aspects of the path to enlightenment.
As the lotus grows out of the still water and mud of the pond (samsara – the cycle of rebirth), it leaves the mud (worldly existence) behind to emerge straight toward the sky, appear clean on the surface (purity), and blossoms into a beautiful flower (enlightenment).
The flower opens its petals to catch the warm sun rays, reveals its beauty and purity, and shares its fragrance with the world.
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