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An Adventure At Ketam Island An Island Built On Stilts

Observing Nature @ Kuala Selangor Nature Park

Camping By The City In Sungai Pisang

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Dear friends, I hope you have been enjoying Escapy thus far. Being an avid traveller, I have been lucky to have the privilege to experience and see many things; additional brownies for my knowledge pot. Travelling offers so much value to life both mentally and physically.

Recently I went camping with some friends at a jungle by the city.

It is nice to spend time away from civilization and hang out with friends with Mother Nature. This trip made me physically fitter and I learnt how to cook brownies using bamboo.

See, travelling is good. Checkout this issue and plan a trip to visit these places. As the saying goes, “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.� Poor Jack.

Thank you for reading Escapy and do share Escapy with your friends.

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An Adventure To Ketam Island

Kuala Selangor Nature Park

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6 Things To Do At The Paddy Fields Of Sekinchan Page: 106

Adventure At Kembara Kraf; Pisang River Forest Crafts From The Hearts Page: 136 Page: 182

5 Iconic Mos ques In Selangor

Cyberview Resort & Spa, Cyberjaya’s Best Kept Secret Page: 262

Sea Lion Hotel Ketam Island (Pulau Ketam) Page: 312

Sea Lion Homestay Pulau Ketam

Café Lumière Kuala Selangor

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An Adventure To... d n a l s I m Keta

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etam Island is a fishing village built on stilts (planted more than 10 metres deep) over a mangrove island situated some 16.6km away from Port Klang, a coastal town in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. This village was founded back in the 1880s by the Teochew and Hokkien Chinese.

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Island On Stilts

Houses, shops, factories, stores, restaurants, etc. are mainly built on wooden and concrete stilts connected by wooden and concrete walkways. There are other smaller islands that are linked to the main island by bridges, except for one called Sungai Lima or Five River (Five being the name of the river).

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The journey to Ketam Island begins in Port Klang.

There are two or three main operators that offer ferry services to Ketam Island at the Ketam Island Jetty (South Port). The best and most comfortable one as of now (June 2017) is the Alibaba Cruises that operates a larger and more comfortable ferry.

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The journey to Ketam Island takes about half an hour to forty five minutes depending on the tide. The journey itself is an interesting one as the ferry sails past mangrove island where birds, monitor lizards, etc. roam about. It is like going on a little river safari.

Pic: Alibaba’s ferry - Cool and clean.

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As the ferry nears Ketam Island it will make two stops.

The first stop is at Sungai Lima or Five River. This is where residents of the Five River village disembark.

The next stop is at the main Ketam Island jetty. This stop is where most visitors to the island disembarks.

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On Ketam Island Ketam Island being a fishing village offers visitors a view into the fishing industry with fish products being produced on the island. The first thing one will notice as one nears the island are the numerous fishing boats docked along wooden jetties.

There are more to see of course.

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Exploring Ketam Island can either be done either on foot, on bicycles, or for the more relaxed traveller; battery operated electric bikes. There are no cars on the island which means lesser air pollution. Bicycles and electric bikes can be rented at various places such as the Sea Lion Hotel. Exploring the Island is easy.

Once can get a map too from and be on one’s way.

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Ice Factory

Ice is very important to the fishing industry. Ice is used to keep fish caught fresh and frozen. There is an ice factory here on the island that produces ice solely for the fishing industry. Ice made here are not suitable for human consumption as they have been laced with additives to slowdown melting.

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Fish Processing

As one walk along the wooden walkways of Ketam Island one will notice quite a few fish processing “plants” with rows and rows of fish, shrimp, squid, etc. placed out to dry in the sun after being laced with salt. These dried produce will later be packed and sent to shops at the island’s town centre as well as to markets and shops at mainland.

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Pic: Very long fishing nets used by trawlers.

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Boat Building Yard

With fishing boats being the main vehicles used by fishermen here, boat building and repairing skills are needed here and has since flourished with a few master builders here. One can visit the boat building yard where wooden boats from small boats to big trawlers are built.

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Pic: A fishing boat at one of the jetties.

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Temples

Temples are a plenty on Ketam Island. Everywhere one walks to one is bound to see temples. According to the locals; since they live on a mangrove island and the main industry is fishing, they pray often for protection and safety.

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Floating Fish Farms

Another interesting thing to do at Ketam Island is to visit the floating fish farms. These farms are only reachable by boat for a fee. Here visitors can see how fish is reared. There are fish farms that allow anglers to stay on them and partake in some fishing fun.

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Town Centre

The town centre is the busiest place on the island.

It is where the locals conduct businesses, come for their meals, etc. It is also a place where visitors go to for meals and to purchase fish products. Like most towns the town centre has banks with ATM facilities, clinics, a police station, a fire station (volunteer), etc.

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> The fire station - Ketam Island.

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Foodies Paradise

Ketam Island certainly is a foodies paradise. The seafood here does not cost an arm or a leg and they are fresh. There are a few restaurants and food outlets around the island. Should one not want to indulge in seafood, worry not. There are restaurants that serve fried noodles and economy rice as well.

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A few types of food not to miss other than the usual fare of seafood are shaved ice dessert which is so refreshing especially during a hot day, fried egg with oysters, and the famous Ketam Island “nasi lemak� a packed meal of fragrant rice served with egg, anchovies, small prawns, and special chilli flakes.

Pic: Fried egg with oysters being cooked.

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Haven For Photogs

Photographers will enjoy increasing their shutter count here. There are plenty of things to shoot here at Ketam Island. The muddy ground below the walkway is home to a few species of crabs, sea snails, mud skippers, etc. When the tide comes in fishes follow and they too make for good photos.

Pic: A boat speeding past trying to get away from the rain.

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There are lots of birds that fly about the place. Most of them are crows. But pay attention and be observant and one will see other birds as well such as sparrows, kingfishers, eagles, water fowls, etc. All these make for good photos and one will not need expensive lenses to shoot them which makes this place great for amateur photogs.

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> A crab with the face of Chairman Mao on its shell.

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Fun Fishing

Pic: Some kids fishing at a boat ramp.

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Being surrounded by water, fishing certainly is an activity that can be done here on the island. Local boys can be seen fishing at certain places of the island such as at the main jetty when the tide comes in and at a boat ramp near the fire station.

Pic: A local boy and his catch.

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A Pinch Of History

Ketam is the Malay word for crab and Ketam Island got its name from the abundance of crabs on the island. According to one of the locals, many years ago Hainanese fishermen came to the area to catch crabs travelling all the way from Port Swettenham (now called Port Klang) and they did so daily.

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To improve efficiency of their operations they built huts and started living there. As time went by more families moved to the island and slowly the population there grew. In the 1940s the Teowchew and Hokkien Chinese from Taiwan and China came to the island too; escaping the war back home as the Japanese army invaded.

Pic: An old building at the town square.

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At its peak Ketam Island boasted a population of about 20,000 people but has since declined as more of its youth moved out of the island in search of better job and business opportunities. Today Ketam Island has a population of about 8,000 people.

Pic: A mural depicting the folks of Ketam Island.

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Where To Stay

There are a few places to stay at. The most prominent hotel that is right at the jetty is the Sea Lion Hotel Pulau Ketam. It is the biggest hotel on the island.

Other places are Sea Lion Homestay, Home Motel, Pulau Ketam Inn, etc.

More information About Sea Lion Hotel in this issue.

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> A shot from the jetty during blue hour.

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> Village scene as the tide goes down.

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Getting There Getting to Ketam Island is easy. All one needs to do is to make one’s way to the KL Sentral station and from there take a KTM train all the way to Port Klang (final stop). Alight here and walk about 3 to 5 minutes to the Ketam Island Ferry Terminal (on the left by the sea).

Should you decide to go by car do click on the Google Maps tab below: https://goo.gl/maps/aEkVLgn6mwC2

For information on ferry services to Ketam Island, do click the links below. http://www.alibabacruises.my/index.php/en/fares

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Travel Digest Escapy

Kuala Selangor Nature Park

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he call of the wild has lured many travellers, photography enthusiasts, and of course nature lovers. The Kuala Selangor Nature Park (adopted

by Malaysia Nature Society of MNS) is a place rich with wildlife and wild flora. It is one of the “must visit� places in Kuala Selangor.

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Layout The Kuala Selangor Nature Park is made up of secondary forests and mangrove or wetlands; covering some 2.4 square kilometres. Within its boundaries are 4 trails that one should go on to experience the park better. These trails are: Main Trail (550 metres) Pangolin or Tenggiling Trail (988 metres) - was inaccessible at time of visit.

Bund Trail (1675 metres) Mangrove Walkway (1500 metres) There are also extended wooden pathways; one that leads to the mud flats by the Straits of Malacca (was inaccessible at time of visit).

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Walking The Trails

The starting point of the main trail is just off the area where the chalets are (more on them later). The main trail starts with a bricked pathway that goes into the secondary forest. Names of trees are placed along the way sharing with visitors some information of the trees. Here one will be able to see monkeys (macaques and silver leaf monkeys), birds, insects, etc.

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At the end of the main trail one comes to a bridge that crosses a small river. Here one can observe the river and its surroundings for fish, reptiles (we saw a monitor lizard swimming here), birds such as kingfishers, etc. Cross the bridge and one comes to Bund Trail.

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Bund Trail The Bund Trail goes around a manmade lake that was made for birds to roost and feed. This area is a safe nesting area for some 155 bird species; 98 of which are resident birds such as the great egret, magpies, grey heron, collared kingfisher, and brahminy kite; while 57 species of them are migratory birds like Mongolian plover, and blue-tailed beeeater.

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The lake is also home to fishes especially mudskippers with some growing as long as a person’s forearm.

These amphibious fish can be seen darting about on the water’s surface as well as about the muddy banks of the lake.

Pic: A mudskipper keeping an eye on me.

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Watch Towers

To provide visitors of a better view of the area; two watch towers have been erected in the area. From these towers one can try to spot birds, observe the area, and take a few photographs of the views as well as the wildlife like birds.

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Gazebos

Along the trails one will come across a few gazebos (some of which are closed off for repairs). They are good places to stop for a break. While taking a break at these gazebos do continue to observe the surroundings for wildlife.

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> View of the area from the tower.

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Mangrove Walkway

Along the Bund Trail one will come to a mangrove area and there lies a concrete walkway (Mangrove Walkway) that goes through the mangrove area. This is a trail that we highly recommend as the mangrove is rich with wildlife. It is also home to 13 species of mangrove trees.

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Wildlife

Crabs are a plenty here adding colours to the muddy mangrove forest creating a spectacle of colours. 15 species of crabs call this place home. Amongst them include king crabs (horseshoe crabs), tree climbing crabs, and the colourful fiddler crabs that can be seen during low tides.

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The mangrove forest is also home to prawns, mud lobsters, clams, and fishes such as the banded archer fish, puffer fish, etc. Birds too can be seen along the trail especially when one has a sharp eye and pays attention to the sounds that they make. A binoculars will certainly come in handy. *Here there is a walkway to the mud flats but it is inaccessible at time of visit.

Pic: A mangrove clam.

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Exiting the Mangrove Walkway, one returns to the Bund Trail with about two thirds of the trail left to walk. At the lake there are wooden jetties that one can walk onto (with caution) for a closer look at the wildlife. Mudskippers can be seen chasing each other about. We saw two fighting. The Bund Trail ends back at the bridge.

Pic: A wooden jetty at the lake.

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Other Wildlife

There are plenty of other animals that call this place home. They include leopard cats, otters, various snakes, lizards, dolphins, various species of butterflies, beetles like the rhinoceros beetle, spiders, various molluscs, etc.

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Photographing Wildlife

Photographers will have a lovely time here filling digital space with shots of birds, crabs, insects, etc. There are just so many subjects to shoot especially when one takes one’s time and observe carefully. A good zoom lens will provide for plenty of lovely shots, and macro enthusiasts will certainly have a field day too.

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Things To Note a. Do take extra precaution when climbing up and down the watch towers. These rickety wooden watch towers may not be able to take too much of a load. b. Do bring along ample supply of drinking water especially if you decide to walk the Bund Trails and Mangrove Walkway. c. Do not wonder away from trails or go into the undergrowth as the area is also home to animals that can pose a serious danger to you such as snakes. e. Do not remove anything or leave rubbish on the trails. Like the saying goes; “take nothing but pictures (or memories) and leave nothing but footprints.�

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Pic: A lizard sitting on a palm fruit by the lake.

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Summary

The Kuala Selangor Nature Park is a place that one must not miss when one visits Kuala Selangor. Allocate at least 3.5 hours for the park should you decide to visit. The walk can be a tiring one especially on a hot day. A battery fan will provide some respite from the heat. Staying hydrated is important and a bottle of drinking water is a must. If possible, go lightweight.

Pic: Dragonflies courting.

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Entrance Fees Adults : RM4.00 Children (below 17)

: RM1.00

Students (below 17)

: RM1.00

MNS Members : RM2.00 Senior Citizens (above 60)

: RM2.00

* MNS: Malaysia Nature Society

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Pic: Lots of signages explaining the wildlife.

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Pic: A dragonfly posing for the camera.

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Accommodations

Basic accommodation is available for rent. There are the basic “A” framed huts, wooden “kampung house” (village house) type chalets, hostels, and dormitories.

Do call to check for availability and get as much information as you need before deciding on staying there.

Pic: A kampung house type chalet.

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Prices A Frame Hut (2 pax per hut): RM30.00 per night / RM25.00 for MNS members Chalets (3 pax per chalet): RM60.00 per night / RM50.00 for MNS members ** Comes with attached bathroom Hostels (14 rooms; 7 pax each): RM175 per room per night /RM140 for MNS members Dormitories (6 units; 6 pax each): RM220 per night / RM200 for MNS members ** Comes with attached bathroom Note: Also available is a hall for seminars that can accommodate up to 100 pax maximum.

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Address & Other Information Kuala Selangor Nature Park Jalan Klinik, Kuala Selangor, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia.

Contact: +603-3289-2294 Email: ksnp@mns.org.my Open Daily: 9am to 5pm https://goo.gl/maps/i4b19Bry52x

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Things To Do At The Paddy Fields Of Sekinchan, Selangor

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addy Fields? You must be wondering what on earth would one do at the paddy fields. As it turns out the paddy fields of Sekinchan is a place where visitors to Kuala Selangor flock to during the weekends and on holidays. Here are 6 things to do when hanging out at the paddy fields here in Sekinchan.

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01 - Take Photos

Paddy fields do make for beautiful photos be they landscape shots, romantic wedding photos, creative shots, dramatic shots, and plenty other shots that photographers can think of. Paddy fields are vast fields and they look nice.

Pic: A tripod always comes in handy when travelling.

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When the paddy plants are green they showcase vast rolling fields of green. When the paddy is ready for harvesting the entire field turns brown and with the sun at a certain angle, they look like fields of gold. Even after harvesting and what’s left are dried mud and leftover paddy storks; nice photos can be had.

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y d d a P A t i s i V 2 0 y r o t c a F g n i s s e c Pro m u e s u M &

Where there is paddy there will be paddy processing factories. Not all allow visitors to enter but the Paddy Processing Factory by PLS Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd does. Here one gets to learn about paddy and how it is prepared for planting as well as how it is processed.

There is also a paddy museum that one can visit for a small fee.

Pic: Paddy on the way to the factory.

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Getting There Address: PLS Marketing (M) Sdn. Bhd. Lot No. 9990, Jalan Tali Air 5, Ban 2, Selangor, 45400 Sekinchan, Malaysia, 45400 Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia Contact: +60 3-3243 6558 Open Daily: 9AM–6PM https://goo.gl/maps/23ZPLyogZuM2

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03 - Visit Ah Ma House

Ah Ma House is like a mini museum that showcases a collection of antiques but it is really a shop selling cakes and titbits, most of them coming in packages resembling those from a time long passed. Coming here certainly feels like one has stepped into a time portal and stepped into the past.

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Ah Ma House is famous for its traditional cakes, biscuits, and tarts; baked using Ah Ma’s recipe with roots to her village. Oh yes, Ah Ma is grandmother in one of the local Chinese Dialects, and Ah Ma House simply means grandmother’s house.

Pic: The kitchen where tasty cakes are made.

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Getting There Address: Ah Mah House Pekan Sekinchan, 45400 Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia Contact: +60 14-230 5753 https://goo.gl/maps/g7WZxhMjhuR2

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Pic: Ah Mah House, a replica of shops back in the day.

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04 - Hangout At A Bus Cafe

So what can one do when one is feeling hot after hanging out under the sun at the paddy fields? Simply look for a bus that sits on top of a cargo container, climb into it, order refreshments, sit back, and just chill. This cafe is simply called N.16 Cafe.

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This air-conditioned cafe offers respite especially on a hot day. Being a cafe built inside a bus, sitting is limited. Sitting is also not free. One cannot simply order a drink and enjoy the air-conditioning. There is a minimum spending requirement at the tables. RM30.00 for the smaller tables that seats 2 comfortably and RM50.00 for the large table that seats 4 comfortably.

The other option is to sit outdoors. Wherever one chooses to sit the view is beautiful.

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The food and drinks served here are limited. They serve main meals and desserts, and I personally find them to be delicious especially the grilled chicken chop set where the skin is crispy the eat juicy. The drinks are refreshing especially after being under the hot sun.

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Getting There Address: N.16 Cafe Kampung Parit Empat, 45400 Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia.

Opens from Thursdays to Mondays. Closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Hours: 11am to 8pm https://goo.gl/maps/teDm6Hzecjy

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Pic: Tasty chicken chop with a beautiful view.

Pic: A view so nice even chocolate Legoman can’t resist.

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05 - Do Some Fun Fishing

For those that enjoy fishing paddy fields are home to fish. The irrigation canals that run alongside the paddy fields here are home to a few species of fish such as lampam or tinfoil barb, puyu or climbing perch, etc.

Pic: Good fun fishing at canals such as this.

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Pic: An angler pole fishing at one of the canals.

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During my trip there I saw two anglers fishing. One of them was casting a spoon perhaps hoping to catch brown snakeheads of which are usually found in paddy fields; while another angler was pole fishing using a stick and line catching tinfoil barbs and tilapias.

Pic: The angler and his catch, a tinfoil barb.

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06 - Nan Tian Temple

The Nan Tian Temple or the temple of the 9 Emperor Gods sits amongst the paddy fields.

It is a large Chinese temple and is considered to be the main temple in Sekinchan. One can visit this temple as the final stop around the paddy fields of Sekinchan to worship (Buddhist) or for some photographs.

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Enjoy The Paddy Fields

There you go, 6 things to do at the paddy fields of Sekinchan should you decide to visit. These activities and places to visit can easily take up 4 to 5 hours of your day here. It may take up more of your time should you want to catch more fish. Catch and release is highly recommended.

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t is nice to stay in luxury hotels and resorts during the holidays, but once in a while it is good to leave the urban live and go spend time with Mother Nature. One of the places to do so when in Selangor is the Sungai Pisang forest in a place called. Gombak.

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Sungai Pisang forest is a thick tropical forest (jungle actually) that is located somewhere between the foot of Genting Highlands and Gombak in Selangor. Within it are mountain streams, waterfalls, and rivers (one of them being Sungai Pisang or Pisang River) that flows all the way to Gombak River. Gombak River snakes all the way into the heart of Kuala Lumpur City.

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Jungle Trekking

There are a few campsites at Sungai Pisang. Some of them are relatively easy to get to while some are much further in. One will have to jungle trek to get to them, crossing the river and stream several times. One will have to do some climbing to get to the ones deeper in and this is what we did.

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We parked our cars just outside the security gate of the SYABAS waterworks /or water gate. We had to pay a few dollars to park our vehicles for a few days.

From there we crossed the main river and did some climbing and made our way till we reached two tunnels of which waters from Pisang River flows. Above these tunnels is the Karak Highway, Malaysia’s most haunted highway (believed to be).

Pic: Group photo at the carpark taken by Raymond.

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We walked through the tunnels (a pretty cool experience) and continued trekking the jungle stream.

We carried on our backs supplies that will last three days, tents, and tools; a heavy load, thus we have to be very careful as we had to walk on slippery rocks, muddy banks, etc.

Pic: Trekking on a dried riverbed.

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Pic: A refreshing waterfall where we took a break.

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Lovely Waterfall About halfway to our campsite is a waterfall, a refreshing place to take a short break. Waterfalls are said to add emit negative ions of which is good for the body. Perhaps it is the negative ions that is so refreshing. After a short break here we had to do some climbing; perhaps the hardest climb of this trip.

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Pic: Teamwork is essential in the wild. Jeremy supporting Norman as he secured the rope of our tarpaulin.

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Camping To cut a long story short; we arrived at our campsite after about an hour and a half of trekking. The camp site is on a higher ground by a mountain stream. We setup camp, rebuilt the kitchen, and relaxed in the stream. The cool water felt so nice after all the hard work done.

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Pic: Setting up camp.

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Pic: When we run out of rope, vines will have to do. They actually work really well.

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Pic: Norman checking the tents to ensure that they are ok.

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Pic: Arnold digging a drain around our tents in preparation for the rain that came at night.

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Playing With Fishes

The Pisang River is home to lots of fish; mostly palm size fish. There are tengas (river carp), catfish, barb, etc. There are also shrimps that would swim up to our feet. Shooting video of these fishes swimming about in the stream was one of the things I did.

Pic: Lots of fishes in the river.

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Catching Frogs

Some in our camping party decided to catch jungle frogs. They went about searching the place at nights using a torchlights. After about an hour they returned with a few frogs including one the size of a grown person’s palm. The frogs were then released back into the stream.

Pic: A good size frog caught and released.

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Cooking In the Jungle

Cooking in the jungle requires some creativity. Our chefs cooked rice in bamboo and barbequed meat on the rebuilt kitchen stove that is made of wood with its bark removed. The fragrance of the wood made the meat taste better. We even got to eat tasty brownies cooked in bamboo with ginger leaves.

Pic: Preparing the fire for our kitchen.

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Pic: Arnold cleaning wood for our kitchen stove.

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Pic: Our meals being prepared.

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Pic: Deshon, one of our chefs preparing lamb leg.

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Truly Relaxing

With nothing much to do and with work not in my mind, I spend lots of time sitting in the stream observing nature. It is so nice to lean back onto some rocks and let the flowing water do its massaging magic while the mind slowly goes blank. Relaxing indeed.

No sound of cars. No one around other friends. And the air so cool and fresh.

Pic: The “spa“ in the river. Natural massage available here.

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Pic: Taking a leap into the deeper section of a natural jungle pool.

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Breaking Camp

After spending three days here it was time to go leave. We dismantled our tents and packed up our stuffs.

Before leaving we set about cleaning the place, leaving it better than the way it was. We also kept the unused fire wood neatly stacked for the next camping group. After a short photograph session we headed back out into civilization.

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Things To Bring I certainly had a lovely time here and recommend anyone wanting to try camping in a jungle here in Selangor to visit Sungai Pisang forest.

Here are some basic things that I recommend bringing. Together with clothes and personal items, do bring these...

I certainly had a lovely time here and recommend anyone wanting to try camping in a jungle here in Selangor to visit Sungai Pisang forest.

Here are some basic things that I recommend bringing. Together with clothes and personal items, do bring these...

Good rubber shoes Insect repellent (no mosquitoes but there are other insects) Good quality garbage bags Continue next page....

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Torchlight (waterproof) Waterproof bag Knife / machete Sleeping bag Concentrated saltwater (to remove leeches) Enough food to last your stay Ropes and string First aid kit

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Things To Note There are a few things to note when camping out at Pisang River: Safety first.

Be careful when walking on slippery rocks.

Don’t rush. Take your time when jungle trekking.

Team work is important.

Don’t take anything away from jungle.

Always cleanup before leaving.

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Pic: Scaring off wild animals with fireworks.

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Pic: Rice cooked in bamboo.

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Pic: Group photo before leaving the camp site.

Back: Arnold Bond, Alan, Phil, Ben, Deshon.

Front: Raymond, Joel, Norman, Jeremy, Kelvin.

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rts and crafts are where the creative minds stand out. Arts & crafts is also an attraction that pulls travellers. I for one am attracted to arts and crafts.

Recently I embarked on an adventure called Kembara Kraf Selangor - Crafts From The Hearts that was organized by Selangor State Economic Planning Unit (Tourism Sector) and Gaya Travel.

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Stop 1: FS Design Furniture You’ve heard of recycle. What about up-cycle? Up-cycle is the use of unwated materials, turning them into useful items. Our first stop was the factory of FS Design Furniture in Hulu Langat, Selangor. FS Design Furniture up-cycles unwanted industrial materials, woods, etc. turning them into quality furniture.

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FS Design Furniture is the brain child of Fazli Shah Simpon and his wife (and business partner); Ilmi Shukri bt Khodori. They both have a “green� mission and that is to reduce waste; one method to help with conservation efforts. As entrepreneurs they turned their mission into a budding business starting FS Design Furniture back in 2012.

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They use quality wood from various countries like Canada for example; the Douglas fir. They also use local hard wood like meranti, and discarded wood from certain industries such as discarded wood cartons, old doors and windows, iron frames, etc.; going through a process that includes cleaning the wood, shaving and stamping them; before using them to build good quality modern designed furniture.

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Pic: Light trails created during a grinding process.

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Pic: A table made of quality wood.

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Address Address: No. 23A-1, Jalan Seri Mas 1, Taman Seri Emas, 43100 Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia.

https://goo.gl/maps/33UkZHQemgQ2

Tel: +60390211400 Mobile: +60176361202 Email: fs.designfurniture@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fsdesignfurniture

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Pic: Table with a solid wooden top.

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Stop 2: Arts & Crafts At Boustead Cruise Centre

What is a cruise centre doing here in an article focused on arts and crafts, you may ask. The Boustead Cruise Centre in Port Klang has a few mini galleries exhibiting arts and crafts from within Malaysia. Here are some of the galleries.

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Orang Asli Gallery The Orang Asli Gallery showcases various wood carvings that they are famous for. Orang Asli, the aborigines of Malaysia have for decades made wood sculptures using wood found in the jungles they live in and every type of sculpture tells a story. These stories teach lessons to their younger ones and have been passed down through many generations.

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Being animists they believe in spirits good and bad. These wood sculptures reflect these spirits giving a physical body to these invisible entities. They are also very famous for their wooden masks of which are used during ritualistic dances.

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Bank Negara Museum & Art Gallery

Bank Negara is the Malaysian central bank established back in 1959. Having served the country for so many years it certainly has its own collection. At their gallery they showcased old coins, items used as money in the earlier days, as well as art pieces.

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Pic: Old weights to measure the value of money.

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Malaysia Art & Craft Gallery

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The Malaysia Art & Craft Gallery showcases art drawn by local (Malaysia) artists; 6 well know artists. Four of them are from the east coast being Terengganu and Pahang, while two of them are from Selangor.

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These works of art are inspired by a variety of things from nature such as flowers, fishes, etc. to village life, as well as mythical creatures. These are pieces are for sale and they are priced from as low as RM200.00 (about USD48.00) to RM8,000.00 (about USD1,900.00).

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Department Of Museums Malaysia’s Gallery The Department Of Museums Malaysia showcases some of the history of Malaysia from its people, culture, etc. to its changing landscape. It shares a brief history of Malaysia on printed display boards.

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Boustead Gallery

Of course Boustead too has a gallery here. This is where they share a brief story of Boustead group, the industries that they are in as well as some statistics of the Boustead Cruise Centre such as the ships that has docked here and the numbers of passengers that have it has served.

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The Sense Of It

Why have galleries in a cruise terminal? Well, it makes sense.

Cruise ships dock here for hours per visit allowing its passengers to disembark and visit the nearby towns and cities. These galleries are attractions that provide some information about the culture and heritage of Malaysia.

Pic: A duty free shop at the terminal.

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Other than these galleries there are shops that sells clothing, souvenirs, etc. for visitors to shop at. Boustead is doing its best to attract more retailers to its cruise centre offering more products to visitors.

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Address Boustead Cruise Cente Sdn. Bhd. 4th Floor, Boustead Cruise Centre, Persiaran Pelabuhan Barat, Bandar Armada Putra, Pulau Indah, P.O. Box 278, 42009 Port Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia. https://goo.gl/maps/AkqcwoDiGs12

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Stop 3: Artjamila (Art Jamila) This here is a very special story.

Jamila is a 15 year old teenager who creates beautiful works of art. One can say that nature moved her towards art. Jamila is autistic (diagnosed at age 4) and has difficulty in verbal communication and social interactions. She knows everything that is going on but she just cannot communicate. One can only imagine how frustrating that gets.

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To communicate, Jamila started drawing. She drew to communicate her feelings of sadness, anger, happiness, etc.

Since then she has honed her talent drawing countless amounts of art. She has also gotten training from her mom who used to be an architect, and a local famous artist.

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Jamila’s drawings have garnered positive attention and she has art collectors following her work, purchasing her creations. She has also taken on community art projects working with other famous Malaysian artists.

To know more, visit her website at: http://artjamila.com/

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Stop 4: Amaze Creative Amaze Creative is the brainchild of Mr Chang Wan Sang and Ms Yee. Amaze Creative helps the deaf and mute make a living by teaching them how to paint thus creating artists.

Here they paint canvas shoes, purses, and bags of which are then sold.

Proceeds from the sale are then shared between the company and the artists.

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These works of art are painted using waterproof paint or colours making them ideal for daily use. These beautiful work of art can be viewed and purchased online at: http://www.amaze.com.my/ http://egoodshops.com/ They also have outlets at KLIA 2 (L2-42, Level 2), Midvalley Megamall (North Court), & Sunway Pyramid (LG2).

Contact: +60341429984 Mobile: +60123292068

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Stop 5: Queen LS Crafts Have you hear of an art form called ‘Kimekomi?’ ‘Kimekomi’ is a Japanese art form where cloth is used to create art by interlocking them to each other on a piece of board without the use of glue. In English it is called ‘easy tuck.’

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Queen LS Crafts creates beautiful art pieces using this method. The idea came about when Ms Latifah Hamzah and her husband visited Japan. They found this art genre interesting and decided to bring the idea back home with them to Malaysia. They did adding to this art form some Malaysian flavours.

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Queem LS Crafts not only creates such beautiful art pieces. They also teach those interested the art of ‘Kimekomi’ with students from Malaysia as well as overseas.

Should you be interested to learn, do contact them.

Contact: +60188747712 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ queenlscrafts/ https://www.facebook.com/queenlscrafts/

Pic: Ms Latifah Hamzah showing how it is done.

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Stop 6: Artsis Studio

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“A family that paints together, sticks together,” is what Dato’ Haji Mohd Yusoff Jaafar, a talentef artist and former Chief of Police for Sarawak, said. His family holds the record here in Malaysia for having the most artists in a family.

Dato’ Haji Mohd Yusoff Jaafar has 7 children; five ladies and two gentlemen all of whom are artists.

The five sisters came together and started Artsis Studio in USJ 9 Subang Jaya, Selangor. They started this studio to provide something positive for their community.

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Pic: The sisters with some of their works.

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Artsis Studio provides art lessons for those interested in art.

During our visit, children were learning how to paint bubbles using acrylic paint and oil pastels. Artsis Studio also does art workshops during the holidays.

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Stop 7: Heritage Inspired

Heritage Inspired makes handmade purses and bags. This craft is something that Ms Hanisah Izzati, a teacher, learnt and has the passion for. She is self taught and now makes beautiful handbags and purses using cloth of traditional designs, hence the name Heritage Inspired.

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Cloth such as ‘songket;’ a type of cloth with gold, silver, and other colour threads embroidered, is an example of one of these cloths.

Traditionally used to make elegant dresses, the use of ‘songket’ makes for elegant looking bags and purses too. Other cloths used include batik (floral design prints), as well as modern cloths.

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Pic: Work in progress. Ms Hanisah working on a beg.

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Fortunately for Ms Hanisah, the internet brought about globalization and materials that were once difficult to get here in Malaysia can now be purchased online. With these tools a world of new possibilities has opened up for her to share her creations; inspired by culture and heritage, to the world.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HIheritageinspired/ https://www.facebook.com/HIheritageinspired/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hi_ heritageinspired/ https://www.instagram.com/hi_heritageinspired/

Pic: Ms Hanisah explaining how its done.

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Crafts From The Hearts

Kembara Kraf Selangor 2017 - “Crafts From The Hearts” was a successful event and one thing that I personally learnt from visiting these talented artists is that participating and feeding one’s passion brings joy adding meaning to one’s life, hence why they create art from their hearts.

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5 ICONIC MOSQUES IN SELANGOR E

id Al Adha (Hajj celebration day), is a festival that is celebrated across the world in Islamic communities and occurs towards the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage every year. It’s the second most important festival in the Islamic calendar which marks the end of Hajj.

Immerse in awe-inspiring Islamic architecture of beautiful domes, majestic mosque structures and learn more about Islam in Malaysia’s most developed state. Here are the top 5 most iconic mosques in Selangor.

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1. SULTAN SALAHUDDIN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH MOSQUE

Also known as the ‘Blue Mosque’, it is the largest in Malaysia and also in Southeast Asia. It is situated beside the Raja Lumu Lake in Shah Alam. For details: Tel: +603 55199988 / +60379667977 Website: www.mssaas.gov.my GPS: 3.078940, 101.519824

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2. SULTAN SULEIMAN ROYAL MOSQUE

The mosque’s architecture is of Western Art Deco and Neoclassical styles. Attractions are the Tangga Diraja (royal stairs) from Istana Alam Shah and a royal mausoleum, mesmerizing stood in Klang. For details: Tel: +60333716044 Website: www.mpklang.gov.my GPS 3.03477, 101.45052 Contents Page

3. ALAEDDIN MOSQUE (CITY MOSQUE)

Built in Kampung Bandar, Kuala Langat in 1924 by Almarhum Sultan Suleiman Shah, this mosque was inspired and inaugurated by HRH in 1926. Once the Selangor State Mosque, HRH often read the Friday sermon here. For details: Tel: +603 5519 0050 Website: www.padat.gov.my GPS 2.85791, 101.44299 Contents Page

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4. KLIA MOSQUE

The Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque or better known as KLIA Mosque is situated close to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. For details: Tel: +60383190200 or +60383190300 Website: www.mpsepang.gov.my GPS 2.78782, 101.67645

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5. SULTAN IBRAHIM MOSQUE

It is the district mosque of Kuala Selangor. Located at the city centre, the mosque was completed in 1985 and opened by the late Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah.

It was named after the 18th century ruler of Selangor, Sultan Ibrahim Shah, who reigned from 1778 to 1826.

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eople take vacations for various reasons but most do so to relax and let one’s hair down; forgetting about work and other work related responsibilities, and to rejuvenate one’s soul.

It is when one’s mind is relaxed and when one finds that inner peace that one’s mind is free to imagine and think at a higher less cluttered level.

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A Relaxing Holiday

Recently my family and I visited the Cyberview Resort & Spa in Cyberjaya, the Silicon Valley of Malaysia. Despite being in the hub of technological start-ups an businesses, the resort sits in a quiet place surrounded by nature. It felt like we were holidaying far from civilization.

Pic: The Bistro Cascata Italian Restaurant.

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Fragrance Of Flowers

Walking into the lobby one is mesmerized by the fragrance of flowers (jasmines); a soothing aroma that relaxes. It brought about a feeling of calmness as I sat for awhile at one of the sofas with my eyes closed enjoying the sound of the water fountain while I waited for my wife and kid. Soothing and relaxing indeed.

Pic: The lobby.

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Well Designed Room After checking in we drove to our room; a Superior Chalet. The room has a contemporary modern plus retro look and is well designed. It comes with a walk-around wardrobe that is uniquely placed slightly off middle of the room acting as a divider between the beds and the vanity area.

Pic: The wardrobe and vanity area.

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The bathroom comes with an egg shaped bath tub made of ceramic with a faucet that looks more like part of a water feature instead of just a tap, bamboo ladder designed tower rack, glassed shower area with rain shower, and a wall with holes that allows light from the sun to come in. Of course these holes are blocked by something that does not allow any voyeur a peek inside.

Pic: A lovely bathtub.

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Pic: I went retro too with my trusted old Iphone 3GS that has since taken on life as an Ipod. This room comes with an Ipod / Iphone dock (old adapter head).

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Comfortable & Delightful Our room came with a king size bed and a single bed. If you like softer beds, you’ve found heaven. The beds are soft and comfortable. They feel plush; like sleeping on a huge teddy bear.

The pillows I believe are filled with goose downs giving one the ability to adjust it to one’s liking.

If you do not know how that is done; try getting the feathers to one side of the pillow and giving the flat area of the pillow a few folds. Now you have a harder pillow with a higher setting.

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That night, with the air-conditioning simulating the temperatures in the highlands during the rain, I slept very well on the comfortable and plush huge “teddy bear,� with my head resting snugly on the comfortable pillow. I woke up well rested.

Pic: The entertainment wall of the room.

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Delicious Food

We had our meals at the Verandah Restaurant a Pan-Asian restaurant & Xing Zhu, a restaurant that serves Chinese cuisine. There are other outlets like the Bistro Cascata that serves Italian cuisine, and Karma Bar & Lounge but we did not dine there.

Perhaps on a future trip.

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Verandah Restaurant The Verandah Restaurant serves a mixture of local, Asian, and Western cuisines. There are lots of food here that I like but these are the few that I love most. I loved the streaky beef bacon and had them for breakfast every day during our stay. It was cooked really well remaining juicy and not too salty. It goes really well with scrambled eggs.

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The cold dish; fresh prawns and mussels served on ice, is yummy. Fresh crunchy prawns and mussels eaten without seasoning gives one the natural flavours of their meat. This can only be served with fresh seafood and Verandah has it. Lovely.

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Japanese cuisine is another thing that I like. Unfortunately I have been told by my doctor to stay off white (rice included) due to health reasons. But I could not resist sushi rolls. Instead of devouring lots of them, I decided to devour “not so lots� of them.

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Pic: Lots of delicious desserts.

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They have lots of other foods too including the very delicious beef stew with tender beef cuts, ayam masak merah (spicy chilli chicken) that is really tasty, ikan bakar (grilled fish) with tasty chilli paste, Indian food such as roti canai, noodles with soup, etc.

There are also lots of delightful desserts like chocolate cakes with macaroons, yummy cream puff, etc.

I ended every meal here fruit ‘rojak’ a fruit dish in a sauce made of prawn paste mixed with chilli and sugar. Not everyone will agree to the taste of ‘rojak’ sauce as it is pungent. But those who do will be floating on cloud nine here at the Verandah Restaurant.

Pic: I love rojak.

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Dim Sum And More Dim Sum Another type of food that I love is dim sum. We had dim sum buffet at the Xing Zhu Restaurant. I have eaten ‘halal’ dim sum at many places but these here certainly beats them all.

Xing Zhu serves the best ‘halal’ dim sum (to me). The meat is juicy and tasty with its flavours well wrapped up within.

Pic: The Xing Zhu Chinese taurant.

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While all of them are delicious my favourite is the ‘siew mai’ or ‘shumai’ is juicy and tasty.

The texture of the chopped meat is tender and nice. Mushrooms that are part of the mix helps give it some additional flavours creating a lovely ball with flavours that explodes in the mouth. Oh, so delightful.

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Another very delicious dim sum dish is the steamed chicken wings. The wings are marinated and steamed in some tasty sauce until they are they are soft and moist. They taste so very good that I ordered lots of them.

Pic: Delicious ‘shumai.‘

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Fun In The Sun

Cyberview Resort & Spa has a very lovely swimming pool that flows down two levels into a wading pool.

This is one of the hot spots for those who like swimming and splashing in water. I do too but I needed to stay away from the sun as my skin was still raw from a bad sunburn sustained during a fishing trip two days earlier.

Pic: The lovely swimming pool.

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Other activities that one can participate in include fishing at the resorts fishing pond, cycling about with the ‘O-bikes’ that can be rented via a mobile app, or just simply taking a stroll with a camera around the resort’s gardens.

Pic: Fishing at the resort’s pond. Lots of tilapias here.

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Fun Away From The Sun

If like me, you need to be away from the sun; there are games that one can play such as board games, traditional games one a very nice antique looking congkak (pronounced chong kak) board, and for the more macho; working out one’s muscles at the gym.

Pic: Beautifully carved congkak board.

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Sembunyi Spa

With relaxation being high on the offering, the Sembunyi Spa is a must visit. We did that and had an amazing relaxing time. The area is cosy and inviting, giving in a true spa environment. The fragrance of essential oils fill the air as one enters the room for one’s treatment.

Pic: Flower bath.

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Pic: A lovely pool at the Sembunyi Spa.

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Remember earlier I wrote about decluttering the mind; my mind when into a “Zen� state and felt like I was floating on air. Relaxing in the Jacuzzi for a few hours and wading amongst the bubbles in the warm water was so refreshing. I returned to my room and my thoughts were clearer being somewhat stress free.

Pic: The lovely jacuzzi pool at the Sembunyi Spa.

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Saying Goodbye

All good things must come to an end and I felt that my stay here was too short but I have other trips planned.

I will certainly be back again for another holiday and bring along some of my foodie friends to savour the delicious food here, especially the delightful dim sum.

Pic: The gymnasium.

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Other Information Cyberview Resort & Spa was built for the purpose of hosting the APEC Summit back in 1998. The resort has a few luxurious and lovely suites that were designed to house heads of states that stayed there during the summit.

I visited some of these suites and I recommend them to those who want to be pampered like royalties. They come with quality wooden furnishing, plush 4 poster beds, a Jacuzzi in the bathroom with 360 degree view of the garden outside, and more.

Pic: Plaques honoring heads of states at the gardens. https://goo.gl/maps/qffWj79yiR22

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Sea Lion Hotel,

Ketam Island Interesting:

Ketam Island is an island built on top of a mangrove island.

The b ig Ketam gest hotel in Pu , lau Pulau the Sea L i o K tel to etam is the n Hotel g f tam I reet visito irst hosland r or Cr s to KeIt is b ab Isl uilt ri and. ght at jetty the m m ai prope aking it a pri n rty at me Ketam Island .

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Rooms

The Sea Lion Hotel Pulau Ketam offers simple rooms in 5 categories with a total of 42 rooms. All rooms come with basic amenities such as air-conditioning, proper toilets and bathroom, television, comfortable beds, etc. are provided ensuring guests a comfortable stay.

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General Amenities & Facilities

These days WiFi is one thing that many travellers look for. WiFi is available at the hotel. There is a recreation area at the back of the hotel that provides for karaoke, BBQ, etc. It is also a lovely place to just sit back and relax.

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g n i Fish Guests can rent fishing equipment and do some fishing. One can fish at the hotel’s recreation area when the tide is high. The jetty is too is a good place to fish.

Another place that the locals fish at is at a ram beside the island’s volunteer fire department.. < The lighted area on the left is the hotel’s recreation area.

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c e l E f O l a Rent tric Bicycles

Should one want to check out the island; a less tiring way to do so is to rent an electric bicycle.

Electric bicycles are available for rent at the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lobby. Do practise first at the square near the jetty to get a feel of what riding an electric bicycle feels like. An electric bicycle will allow one to visit many parts of the island with ease.

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The hotel provides boat tours (mainly for groups) such as Sea River Cruise that brings visitors around the island and to the nearby fish farms. These services cater mainly to groups. More information is available at the hotel. ^ A fish farm near the island.

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Produce Shop

For convenience sake the hotel has its own produce shop offering seafood or fish products such as dried anchovies, dried shrimps, dried oysters, Ketam Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous chilli flakes, titbits, ice cream, etc.

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Information Address: S3, Jalan Merdeka, 42940 Pulau Ketam, Contact (8am to Midnight): +603-3110 4121 | +603-3110 5121 +603 3119 4072 Mobile: +6012-2648052 (Mr. Cha)

+6013-6723614 (Ms. Lim) Email: info@sealion.com.my Website: http://www.sealion.com.my/

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Sea Lion Homestay Pulau Ketam

Should you prefer not to stay in a hotel but to go stay at a homestay, Sea Lion has a homestay too at Ketam Island. Sea Lion Homestay is further in, some 15 to 20 minutes walk away from the Sea Lion Hotel. Should you not feel like walking so far, transportation is provided.

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Rooms & Amenities

The Sea Lion Homestay Pulau Ketam has air-conditioned rooms in four categories for couples to family rooms, of various configurations. It is a good place for group of friends to stay at as they have outdoor amenities such barbeque pits, outdoor hangout area, etc.

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> Barbeque pits ready for a barbeque party.

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> Pathway to pretty cool hangout areas.

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Fishing

There is a long pathway with two landings or perhaps gazebos that ends at a small river where river flows through during the high tides. These gazebos are good places to sit back and relax as well as to fish at.

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Information Contact: +6012-2648052 (Mr. Cha) +6013-6723614 (Ms. Lim) Email: info@sealion.com.my Website: http://www.sealion.com.my/

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Foodies Philemon Foo

CafÊ Lumière Kuala Selangor Interesting:

One will have to savour the daily specialties.

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hen in Kuala Selangor, seafood normally comes to mind since Kuala Selangor is famous for its fishing industry and fresh hauls from the sea. Just go to the seafood area of Kuala Selangor during dinner and one will see how packed these restaurants get especially during the weekends.

That is dinner. For other meals there are cafes to visit and one of the latest is CafÊ Lumière.

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Nice Place To Relax At

Café Lumière is one cosy place to have a meal and hangout at. It’s relaxing ambience makes this place a good place to relax especially if one gets to sit on the sofa section of the cafe. Part of its contemporary decor are big light bulbs that hangs down from the ceiling providing some warm lighting to the place; perhaps from these bulbs comes the name “Lumière” of which is Light in French.

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Western Cuisine

Gerald and wife, Vivian; started CafÊ Lumière in April or May 2017 and have been hands on preparing and serving tasty food with the objective of serving up healthier meals to their dinners. Both Gerald and Vivian has been in the hospitality industry for many years now.

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The concept of CafÊ Lumière is one where they only serve what is on the menu (main course) that day and nothing else. During our visit we enjoyed lasagne, cream of pumpkin soup, and spaghetti Bolognese prepared by Gerald using only fresh herbs without any premixed seasoning.

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As for desserts CafÊ Lumière serves delicious cakes that are not too sweet but yet sweet enough. The cakes come from the coastal town of Klang in Selangor instead of nearby bakeries as Gerald and Vivian wanted them in a certain way being tasty yet not too sweet.

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Eat And Relax When in Kuala Selangor and in search for a place to sit back and relax after visiting the sites, look no further. Head to CafÊ Lumière for a tasty meal and relax, allowing time to go by as you chill out with family /and friends.

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More Information Address: No. 50, Jalan Stesen, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor.

Contact: +6018-2912799

https://www.facebook.com/cafelumiereks/?fref=nf

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Travel News Escapy

LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort Launches the World’s First LEGO® Virtual Reality Roller Coaster Themed “The Great LEGO® Race”, the Refreshed Ride Will Immerse Families in a New Exhilarating Experience Together

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eady, Set, LEGO®! Prepare to embark on the wildest LEGO ride as LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort will be the world’s first LEGOLAND park to launch the LEGO virtual reality roller coaster in November 2017, followed by LEGOLAND Florida Resort and LEGOLAND Deutschland Resort in 2018.

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Combining cutting-edge virtual reality technology with roller coaster thrills, the new attraction was developed under the supervision of Merlin Magic Making – the company’s global creative division that designs and develops attractions for Merlin sites around the world. The Great LEGO Race will transform three existing “Project X” roller coasters into an exciting, highoctane experience that puts kids and parents alike in the driver’s seat and asks, “Are you brave enough to face, race and beat the best of the best in all of LEGO world?”

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“The Great LEGO Race was inspired by the way kids play with LEGO toys at home,” said Candy Holland, senior creative director for Merlin Magic Making, which designs and develops attractions for Merlin sites around the world. “It’s a unique LEGO adventure that lets kids enter an epic imaginary world made entirely from LEGO bricks, featuring a host of different themes and fun LEGO characters, all mixed up together.”

Featuring a colorful lineup of racers drawn from the ranksof the popular LEGO Minifigure mystery assortments, The Great LEGO Race builds a universe of imagination that will unleash the inner child of everyone. It pits riders in a rollicking race against wild, brick-built contraptions driven by Trendsetter, Pharaoh, Surfer Girl, Wizard and Pirate Captain, including a rocket-powered surfboard and a stylish scooter fueled by espresso. Wearing VR headsets, guests will experience the action from every direction – up, down, forward, backward and all points in between – in a spectacular environment completely made of LEGO bricks.

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General Manager of LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort, Kurt Stocks added, “We’re honoured to be the first LEGOLAND park to launch this experience in the world. Fuelling this launch is our commitment to consistently deliver refreshing experiences and attractions so that every visit here is a new experience for our guests. This November’s launch will further testify to that commitment as guests visiting LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort will be among the first in the world to embark on The Great LEGO Race and lose themselves in a virtual world with captivating storyline suitable for adults and children alike”.

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The adventure begins the moment guests approach the rideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bold new entry portal enveloped in the sounds of roaring engines fill the air. Nearby, the coasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s queue will resemble a pre-race space where pit crews for each of the five LEGO racers prepare for the competition, including interactive and hands-on elements to entertain riders in the queue.

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During the ride, Bluetooth technology will sync the virtual visuals with the roller coaster’s twists, turns, drops and climbs, creating an all-new experience filled with thrills, spills, surprises and humor – done in LEGOLAND’s brilliance.

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The Great LEGO Race can be ride with or without the VR headset, and is suitable for children ages 6 and up. For further information on promotions and activities, visit LEGOLAND Malaysia Resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official website www.legoland.com.my and stay connected with the resort via social handles (Facebook & Twitter) to find out more.

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British Airways prepares Malaysian students for their new journey in the UK Get on board with British Airwaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; exclusive 69kg baggage allowance student offer

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ritain has long been a favourite study destination for Malaysians, with approximately 18,000 Malaysians1 currently studying at UK universities. To help Malaysian students quickly familiarise with their study environment, British Airways has handpicked a number of popular student hangouts in various university towns in the UK. British Airways has a long history of supporting Asian students who wish to study in the UK. In August, British Airways partnered with the British Council to host a pre-departure briefing session in Malaysia, preparing students for studying in the UK for the first time.

During the session, students learnt about English culture, what to prepare before the trip and tips for travelling in Europe.

British Airways is also announcing special student fares for Malaysian students, with a generous double baggage allowance of up to 46kg for a checkedin baggage and a one-piece hand baggage of up to 23kg per person per trip. Furthermore, students can also enjoy the flexibility to change travel dates at no charge, and make an onward connection to one additional city within the UK or Europe* at no extra cost.

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British Airways’ special student offer is valid for one year. Students from Malaysia are urged to take advantage of this exclusive offer by booking with British Airways’ preferred travel agents.

Vivian Tan-Loh, British Airways’ country manager for Malaysia, says: “Britain has long been a favourite destination for Malaysian students because of its rich heritage. British Airways is pleased to be working with British Council to help UK-bound students to quickly familiarise with their study environment.

“British Airways has always supported students with special offers that allow them to save more. This year, we have also put together a list of places that students can explore during their down time. These popular university community hangouts are sure to offer Malaysian students abundant opportunities to get inspired, meet new friends and discover new interests!”

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1. London, England If you are studying arts, culture, or film in London, the BFI Reuben Library (pic.) located inside the British Film Institute Southbank is definitely heaven sent.

Just fill up a simple form and you will have access to the best collection of resources in the film and television world. The Library has individual workspaces where you can read and revise. When you get tired of studying, there is also a theatre where you can relax and watch some great movies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all in the name of research! The library is closed on public holidays, Sundays and Mondays.

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If film is not your cup of tea, head out to The Southbank Centre located next to the BFI Reuben Library.

The Centre offers a panoramic view of London’s popular attractions, like the London Eye, Thames River and even the House of Parliament, making it a grand place to study or enjoy some leisure reading. If the view is too “distracting,” head over to the Royal Festival Hall within the Centre where there is a study space complete with tables and chairs – and free WiFi – to help you focus.

2. Belfast, Ireland Sometimes a change in scenery can do wonders for your power of concentration. If you are a student in Belfast, head out to the Belfast City Hall Grounds for some outdoor studying, especially in the summer months. You may set up your “study station” on the grass, or sit on the available picnic benches.

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If you prefer to study where movie stars studied, go to the quaint Linen Hall Library located opposite the City Hall. Brad Pitt once stationed himself in the Library for three days researching for his movie, The Devils Own. You can also go on a historical tour of the Library as it is one of Belfastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular attractions.

Pic: Belfast City Hall (credit: Belfastcity.gov.uk)

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3. Edinburgh, Scotland Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century, is a historical and cultural city that offers the quintessential learning-living experience.

Students looking for a less conventional place to study can try the Balcony Café inside the National Museum of Scotland. It is a marvelous spot to view one of Scotland’s most spectacular spaces – the Grand Gallery (pic.: Copyright National Museums Scotland), with its soaring pillars and light-filled atrium. Definitely an inspirational and peaceful venue to tackle your hectic semester!

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Pic: Artisan Roast Cafe.

For nights where you are cramming for exams and need some great coffee to keep you awake, try the Artisan Roast on Broughton Street. Some say they serve the best coffee – and brownies – in Edinburgh!

This perfect combination of comfort food would certainly sweeten up a stressful exam period. An interesting highlight is a sign displayed in the Café, which reads “J.K. Rowling never wrote here” with a handwritten response “And I never will” right below the sign on the wall, written by J.K. Rowling herself!

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4. Glasgow, Scotland If you are a student in Glasgow, look no further than the Mitchell Library, one of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and most renowned public libraries. So quiet that you can literally hear pins drop, the Mitchell Library allows you to shut out the world and be totally immersed in your books. A definite gem for all serious students.

Pic: The Mitchell Library (credit: meetingsbooker.com)

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For those who want to nourish stomach and mind at the same time, head out to Wilson Street Pantry, located right in the heart of the City. The eggs benedict and coffee here come highly recommended and once you have your fill, you can work on your assignments in the café’s relaxed and comfortable setting.

5. Manchester, England One of the most student-friendly cities in the UK, Manchester boasts of many nooks and crannies for students to study and feed themselves. Ziferblat, with its book-shelved walls, will undoubtedly give you Hogwarts vibes. For eight pence per minute, you can eat and drink all you can at Ziferblat while researching using their free Wi-Fi. Alternatively, you can find yourself a quiet corner at the Nordic-inspired Takk café in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

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For those who prefer libraries, the Manchester Central Library offers soft seating throughout the building where you can curl up with a book or use your laptop. The Reading Room is ideal for a cosy read, but there are also plenty of cubicles for some desk work. Other libraries available in Manchester are the Chethamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Library and John Ryland Library.

Pic: The Manchester Central Library.

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British Airways currently operates a daily service between Kuala Lumpur and London. All flights from Kuala Lumpur arrive at the airlineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state-of-the-art home at London Heathrow Terminal 5. Exclusive to customers of British Airways and its sister airline Iberia, Terminal 5 offers stress-free onward connections to over 20 cities in the UK and 40 European countries. For more information and booking, please visit www.ba.com.

Terms and conditions: Special Student fares are available from BA-appointed travel partners only.

Additional UK and European cities applicable to selected destinations*.

Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions or discounts.

Other terms and conditions apply.

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GoPro Hero6

WITH HERO6, GOPRO SETS NEW BAR FOR IMAGE QUALITY, STABILIZATION AND SIMPLICITY

Pic: Cohen Summers, Senior Manager Global Education & Training at GoPro; introducing the HERO6 during the launch at Sunway Pyramid mall.

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hould you be in the market for an adventure camera to shoot stunning videos of adventures, and only the best will ever do for you; look no further. GoPro has a new Hero in town and it comes with the number 6.

In an adrenaline and fun-filled road show at the Sunway Pyramid mall, FunSportz Sdn Bhd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the exclusive importer and distributor of GoPro equipment from the USA unveiled HERO6 Black, the most powerful and convenient GoPro, yet.

Powered by GoProâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s custom-designed GP1 processor, HERO6 achieves an entirely new level of performance including stunning 4K60 and 1080p240 video and the most advanced video stabilization ever achieved in a GoPro. Additionally, GoPro introduced new mounts and accessories plus a new Follow mode for its Karma drone. GoPro also launched Fusion, its bar-setting waterproof, mountable 5.2K spherical camera. Fusion will be made available in Malaysia at a later date to be announced by FunSportz.

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GoPro’s founder and CEO, Nicholas Woodman, introduced the HERO6 Black and Fusion cameras to an international audience at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, California. Watch a replay of the live event in the video or click the Youtube tab below to watch on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oomhjXpUJGI

“HERO6’s next-level image quality, video stabilization and three times faster QuikStories performance makes it a powerful storytelling extension of your smartphone,” said Woodman. “It’s never been easier to live it, then share it…using a GoPro.”

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The All New HERO6 Black

With stunning 4K60 and 1080p240 video packed into a rugged, waterproof, go-anywhere design, HERO6 Black and the GoPro App automatically transform your adventures into cinematic QuikStory videos you can share with the world. HERO6 also has dramatically improved dynamic range and low-light performance to really make things pop, and an added digital zoom just to get crazy.

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Features Powered by GoPro’s Custom-Designed GP1 Processor 4K60 and 1080p240 Video QuikStories Enabled, GoPro App Compatible GoPro’s Most Advanced Stabilization of any HERO camera All-New Touch Zoom 3x Faster Offload Speeds via 5GHz Wi-Fi Waterproof to 33 Feet (10m) Compatible with Karma and Existing GoPro Mounts Improved Dynamic Range and Low-Light Performance RAW and HDR Photo Modes Voice Control in 10 Languages GPS, Accelerometer and Gyroscope WiFi + Bluetooth

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Developed from the ground up to maximize a GoProâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capabilities, GP1 enables twice the video frame rates, improved image quality, dynamic range, low-light performance and dramatically improved video stabilization over previous HERO camera generations. Importantly, GP1 automates all of these benefits, allowing users to capture vibrant videos and stunning photos without messing around with complex image settings. GP1 also advances GoProâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capabilities in computer vision and machine learning, enabling HERO6 to analyze visual scenes and sensor data for improved automated QuikStories.

HERO6 Black is now available in Malaysia through authorized dealers.

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QuikStories

QuikStories is an app feature that makes it easy to share short videos of your adventures. HERO6 is optimized for QuikStories with 3X faster WiFi. This means your footage will rapidly transfer from your GoPro to your phone where the GoPro App will automatically create QuikStory videos for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=aEQJLy3vXHk

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KARMA – Tags Along

Karma is ready for HERO6 Black and features two new auto-shot paths: Follow and Watch. Using GPS, Karma can now automatically follow the Karma Controller while you’re on the go, keeping you framed in the shot.

The Watch auto-shot path will keep Karma hovering in place while it rotates, keeping the Karma Controller in frame wherever it goes. Other new Karma updates include an expanded Cable-Cam auto-shot path and “Look Up” camera tilt capability.

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Features Now HERO6 Black compatible Follow - Follows the Karma Controller, framing you in the shot Watch – Automatically keeps the Karma Controller in frame while hovering in place Cable Cam – Set up to 10 waypoints for more complex shots Look Up Tilt – Allows camera to tilt upwards to look above the horizon Current Karma owners may unlock new features via firmware update, available today.

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Other New Products

The Handler – An updated floating handgrip with a quick-release mounting feature.

Shorty – The ultimate pocketable extension pole and tripod, perfect for any activity.

Click tab for more information

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Bite Mount + Floaty– A versatile bite mount with an easy-to-spot float, ideal for POV.

https://shop.gopro.com/mounts-accessories

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LOOK OUT FOR

GoPro Fusion

COMING SOON TO MALAYSIA For more information, call : +603-7733 8939, visit www.funsportz.com.my email info@funsportz.com.my.

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Goodies Escapy

GEONAUTE Dynamo 100 Torchlight

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esigned for athletes seeking a spare rechargeable torch to keep within reach.

The Geonaute torchlight is water resistant up to IPX4 meaning that it can take splashes but not submersion in water. It is a great spare torchlight to carry on fishing trips especially those that last for days just in case your main torchlight runs out of juice. No more batteries needed with this Dynamo 100 torchlight.

Website: http://www.decathlon.my/p/8204085_dynamo-torch100-black.html?search_query=torchlight+dynamo&resul ts=9#/45-254-_ http://www.decathlon.my/p/8204085_dynamo-torch-100-black.html?search_query=torchlight+dynamo&results=9#/45-254-_

http://www.gerbergear.com/Activity/SURVIVE/Gear/Bear-Grylls-Survival-Belt_31-001771

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Ortlieb AIRFLEX 11

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he first trip will prove it: this backpack makes your life lighter! Compact design and 11 liter packing volume make the AirFlex 11 a full featured yet sleek and waterproof pack with convenient roll closure. The FlexWire system with comfortable padding offers real carrying comfort. The adjustable compression cord serves for fixing a bike helmet or light jacket. Two outer pockets (not waterproof) offer space for small items which should be quickly accessible. Two reflectors ensure good visibility in the dark. The AirFlex 11 also features a fixing loop for a rear light.

FURTHER FEATURES: + removable valuables pocket + snap hook for keys + space for optional hydration system https://www.ortlieb.com/en/AirFlex%2011/ http://www.gerbergear.com/Activity/EVERYDAY/Knives/Razorfish_31-003013

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HydroActive Waterproof Headphones

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ith the in-ear stability of Swimbuds Sport headphones and the ease of use found in HydroHarmony headphones, HydroActive headphones bring together the best of both worlds. Competitive swimmers looking for easy to use, stable, and secure headphones need HydroActive Waterproof Headphones. HydroActive comes with four different kinds of ear-buds, each particularly suited for a different activity.

http://www.underwateraudio.com/hydroactive-waterproof-earphones-for-swimming/ http://www.underwateraudio.com/hydroactive-waterproof-earphones-for-swimming/

http://www.columbia.com/mens-outdry-ex-eco-jacket-1714271.html

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Lowepro DryZone 200

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ryZone is the world’s first totally waterproof, softsided camera backpack. Even fully loaded, it floats, so your gear is always protected. The inner drypod with patented, waterproof TIZIP™ zipper provides 100% watertight protection.

Water-tight, patented TIZIP® EasySeal zipper Waterproof rubber-covered nylon drypod with sealed seams Separated, padded camera compartment with adjustable divider system Ergonomic backpack harness with CollarCut™ straps, waistbelt and sternum strap for custom fit adjustments Tuck-away tripod holder Self-draining outer mesh pockets Inner mesh pockets Soft rubber handle molded for carrying comfort SlipLock™ attachment loops for expanded carrying capacity http://www.columbia.com/mens-outdry-ex-eco-jacket-1714271.html

Website: http://store.lowepro.com/dryzone-200

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he KL International Arts Festival 2017 (KLIAF 2071) closes this week with some exciting performances by both local and international artistes including the much-awaited Percussion Paradise by the Hands Percussion who will be celebrating their 20th anniversary; the Helpmann® Award nominee Wolfe Bowart’s Letter’s End, which will make its Malaysian premiere at the end of the month; and The Breath of Dragons, an interactive children’s theater production.

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28 Sept - WORKSHOP WITH WOLFE BOWART Free Admission to watch Wolfe Bowart in a workshop with Drama and Theater students who will be able to gain some insights and learn additional skills from this physical comedian, actor and playwright who has also co-written several motion picture and television screenplays, in addition to guest-starring in multiple US TV programmes including ABC, CNBC and the Disney Channel.

5:30 p.m. | Auditorium DBKL, Jalan Raja Laut

Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/4U176kt1zsu

29 Sep -ASEAN POETRY AND SYAIR PERFORMANCE For the third year, poets from the Nusantara and ASEAN countries will come together to showcase their works and ultimately demonstrate the very essence of harmonious ASEAN literature. Meanwhile, the synergy of “Syair” writers / composers and singers relive the heritage of Malay traditional poems.

8:30 p.m. | Rumah PENA, Jalan Dewan Bahasa, Kua la Lumpur

Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/H1CnipyfTX12

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29 & 30 Sep - ASEAN POETRY AND SYAIR FORUM Poets from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam engage in a forum to discuss the Struggle of the Nation through poetry, culminating with a “Puisi Akrab ASEAN” performance.

8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Balai Seminar Dewan Baha

sa & Pustaka, Jalan Dewan Bahasa, Kuala Lumpur https://goo.gl/maps/W5uyLvnosNk

Google Maps 30 Sep - PERCUSSION PARADISE Renowned in the drumming and percussion circle, Hands Percussion Malaysia shares its 20th anniversary celebration of different and creative art forms with the community through a collaboration with Sisu Percussion from Norway, Tan Su Yin and Moto Guo from Malaysia.

3:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. | Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur

Convention Centre, Kuala

Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Google Maps

Kuala Lumpur. https://goo.gl/maps/cFaJewA7oKy

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30 Sep -ASEAN POETRY AND SYAIR PERFORMANCE A culmination of a two-day presentation of ASEAN prose with well-known poets from the region including Shafa’atussara Silahudin @ Syafa and Rusmawani Ishak from Malaysia; Idawati, M.A., Nelly Alie, and Juspebgo Setiawan from Indonesia; Afi Hanafi from Singapore; with guest artists Mardiana Alwi and Zaidi Omar.

8:30 p.m. | Auditorium Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka,

Jln Dewan Bahasa, 50460 Kuala Lumpur.

Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/Zpa6wDmLESJ2

30 Sep -KONSERT PANGGUNG 50 ANNIVERSARI The “Konsert Gemilang 50 Tahun Panggung Anniversarii” concert is geared to excite bringing the sweet nostalgia of Panggung Anniversari’s glory days into the hearts of music fans of all ages. Combining “evergreen” favourites by stars of the 70s with new artists of the current generation, audiences get experience Malaysia’s unique musical journey through time.

8:30 p.m. | Panggung Anniversari, Jalan Cenderawa

sih, Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur

Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/ajZxaShSL2U2

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30 Sep & 1 Oct - THE BREATH OF DRAGONS Theatre de la Cour and The Jumping JellyBeans bring you a trilogy of dragon stories articulated in an interactive, theatrical style, using masks, wayang kulit and life-sized puppets. Children and the young at heart will get to interact with The Dragon from Terni, The Child and the Dragon and The Nuraghi’s Dragon performed in different theatrical styles that will no doubt delight children and adults alike.

11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Twenty20Two, 20 Jalan SS

4D/14, Taman People’s Park,

47301 Petaling Jaya

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30 Sep & 1 Oct - LETTER’S END Acclaimed theatre clown Wolfe Bowart, who made his Malaysian debut at KLIAF16 with the enchanting LaLaLuna, returns with the Helpmann Award-nominated Letter’s End. Weaving together his signature mix of physical comedy, illusion, shadow puppetry and interactive film, Bowart leads audiences of all ages on a dream-like journey down a most magical memory lane.

11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Auditorium DBKL, Jalan Raja

Laut, Kuala Lumpur

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ABOUT THE KL INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL

Launched in 2015, the KL International Arts Festival (KLIAF) is building a reputation as a major annual international celebration of the Arts. Held in the third quarter of the year, KLIAF presents multidisciplinary artistes in more than a dozen venues throughout Kuala Lumpur. Performances are also complemented by educational workshops and activities.

The KLIAF is produced by DiverseCity, a non-profit organization that receives its funding from the government, box office sales as well as sponsorships and donations from corporations, individuals and charitable foundations. DiverseCity gives equal opportunity to renowned artistes as well as budding talents of tomorrow, both local and international, balancing tradition and contemporary showcases.

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