Terengganu - Taman Temadun Islam @ Islamic Civilisation Park

Well, I had an entry a few months ago on Masjid Kristal or the Crystal Mosque. Anyway, for the first time I have been fortunate enough to go round to visiting Taman Temadun Islam yesterday for the Awal Muharram holiday. The fee is RM10 for adults (discount to those above 60s) and RM5 for children (6 years to 2 if I am not mistaken). Our small group consist of my mum, Kimi and myself. We started at around Asar 4.30 and even after 2 hours we still skipped a few places as well as go express among some others. As a whole, I enjoy the visit, it is informative. Really appreciate the Kaabah and also the Mosque of Rock. They have videorama so that you'll have a place to relaxed with the nice air conditioning, as well as gain knowledge from the video shown about some of the selected place.

More information: http://www.tti.com.my/

Post some pics for your enjoyment. Think I don't have to blabber much cz the beauty of the miniature as well as its history speaks for themselves. Have to pardon Kimi as he is at the stage where he greatly admire Ultraman.















After all the walking, Kimi was blissful after being allowed to play at the playground. Hmmm... cz not many people around, he really enjoyed himself having the playground for himself.

Ooo.. have to note, after you pay the entrance fee, you are given some sort of passport book containing information on the miniature mosques available. For second and third visit, just bring the passpost and you will be entittled to further discount in the cafe as well as the souvenior shop. Oh.. with the entrance fee there are also RM3 coupon for the cafe.. quite useful for a glass of iced Milo after all the calories burnt walking around!

Wassalam TTI. Hope to visit you again!

One World Hotel & One Utama Shopping Complex

I went to KL for the New Year.. hehehe.. abit of drama cz my son Kimi at first didn't want to go and throw a huge tantrum. So we can only start our journey around 11 and arrived there at nearly four. A bit late but ok cz One World's check in time is about 3 pm. Had a good time shopping cz hubby got RM2K free voucher for Jusco so... hahahaha Megasales! Here we come!!!

Anyway, the usual rate for One World is about RM380... but being government rate with only one breakfast at RM245.. but add on hubby breakfast at RM38, my charges were about RM330...

Kimi and his favourite hobby of jumping on beds.

Welcoming fruit basket.

Goodies on sales. Only the mineral water and coffee/tea set are complimentary.

Nice bathroom. Kimi really enjoyed the bathtub.

Nice lcd TV with interactive menu, can purchase movies, games etc along with the free TVs of RTM and such, HBO and Vision Four.

Hungry for fooddddddd...... This is at One Utama's Food Court. Had the Nyonya Set for Two at about RM19.00. Yummy asam pedas.. yumm...

Kimi and his steamroll.. Hahahaha.. bought him a Tonka one as well. No pics of us shopping cz to busy shopping to snap pics ;D

Sales! Noor Arfa Batek

Hahahah.. a bit to make you guys out there jealous a bit!

I actually went to Noor Arfa for a bit of touring for a colleagues from KL. Imagine our delights when we saw that Noor Arfa in on SALE! MEGA SALES! to be exact.. Discount from 10%, 30% or more than 50%.

So, a bit to display what I bought. The orange colour is actually ladies batik shirt, normally retailed at RM279, got it for RM99.. the purple is for baju, worth RM 299 .. got it for RM 209 and the pink is caftan for my mum's birthday pressies, worth RM49 got it for RM30++.. My collegue bought a baju (chiffon and silk) normally retailed at RM599, at RM180.. wow.. $$ well spend I said. As the sales is on till 4 Jan, will be there again with my mum during the Awal Muharram Holiday!

For more information on Noor Arfa and it sales, link: http://www.noor-arfa.com.my/

A boost for Sungai Pahang

Friday December 19, 2008
A boost for Sungai Pahang
By ROSLINA MOHAMAD

KUANTAN: Efforts have been made to promote Sungai Pahang and its 329km route as a tourist product due to its historical and cultural values.


Scenic sight: A file picture of rafters on Sungai Pahang.

State Tourism, Arts and Heritage Committee chairman Datuk Shafiq Fauzan Sharif said two major events were organised this year that highlighted the charm of the longest river in the peninsula.

”The events were the International Rafting Expedition that was held in April and May and Tasik Bera-Tasik Chini 4x4 vehicle and kayak expeditions in August.

”Through these programmes, Sungai Pahang was introduced as a location with recreational, historical, heritage and eco-tourism appeals,” he said here recently.

He added that such efforts should be continued and merged with other tourist destinations so that these places remained sustainable for a long time.

On the international rafting expedition, Shafiq Fauzan said the event was started in 2001 and various researches on cultural, heritage, historical figures, traditional food and tourism products had been conducted.

”The information collected has been documented and published.

”The younger generation can benefit from these records as some of these contain facts and figures about local warriors such as the famous fighter Mat Kilau and his struggles against colonialism in Lubuk Terua, Pasir Tambang and Pulau Tawar,” he added.

In organising the rafting expedition, the state government was promoting various homestay programmes that were available along the river route as well as diversified water sports activities, he said.

Another charm of Sungai Pahang is its natural wonders.

Specific programmes had been outlined to promote the many fascinating features such as the National Park, Rimba Kenong State Park and Gunung Senyum, he added.

Shafiq Fauzan said the Drainage and Irrigation Department also took measures to ensure that the river remained in pristine condition.

One of these was the setting up of a river management committee chaired by the Mentri Besar while its members comprised representatives from related government departments and agencies, he added.

Kelantan - Pasar Siti Khadijah

The rusty signpost of Pasar Siti Khadijah

The famous scenery of ladies who are the majority of the traders in Kelantan. I snapped this at 6.00 pm when mostly have already packed up and leave. Morning and noon would be the busiest and nicest time to snap pictures.

Batik Clothing aplenty.

Terengganu - Atiqah Songket

Hmm .. I haven't posted much.. mostly because my cable connecting my HP to the computer is damaged. Am going to get a bluetooth dongle.. maybe better so that I can transfer data more convenietly and less prone to damage.

Had to put a little note on what hubby gave me a few weeks ago. A batik clothing by Atiqah Songket which is one of the notable songket weaving and batik house known in the east coast. Hubby padi RM 250 ++ for it mainly to celebrate his two months bonuses.. he he.. thanks hubby! When can I get gold next?

Kurma or Dates given by TM Terengganu - had to post it here cz it came with very2 nice box. The box was at mum-in-law house now, well.. it is nice bit to small for me to put any storage in. But very nice gesture, thanks TM.

Terengganu - Felda Residence

I had the chance to go round the Felda Residence Hotel in Kuala Terangganu a week before Eid. Newly opened, I am impressed with the newness of it all. Just attaching a few photos as well as the contact details should anyone would like to try it out.

FELDA RESIDENCE KUALA TERENGGANU
Jalan Hiliran
21400, Kuala Terengganu
Terengganu
T: 09 – 632 1111
F: 09 – 632 1122
W: www.plantationresorts.com.my

The hotel lobby. A bit deserted though with only the concierge stationed at the lift base.

View from the receptionist area at level two.

Reception lobby.

Seminar room at Level 19 - Andaman, can be converted into private dining hall. Two opposite views - The Terengganu River on one side and the City / Beach on the other side.

Side view. Can see the Crystal Mosque from afar.

Duluxe Room.

Living room for suites.

Bathroom features.

Breakkie room.

A home sweet home with paying guests

2008/09/22

A home sweet home with paying guests
By : Sean Augustin

Syed Mohd Hafizuddin Syed Omar says the villagers of Teluk Ketapang are determined to make the homestay programme a success.

KUALA TERENGGANU: It all began when Syed Mohd Hafizuddin Syed Omar adopted a student under the Bakti Siswa programme in 2006.

Bakti Siswa is a community and welfare programme involving home stays for public university undergraduates in different parts of the country.

That experience proved to be an eye-opener for him and his neighbours.

Soon, the idea of welcoming complete strangers into one's home became a popular and profitable practice in Kampung Teluk Ketapang.

One year after the setting up of the Teluk Ketapang homestay programme, the village has been chosen to represent Terengganu for the National Homestay awards in November.

Teluk Ketapang was chosen because it recorded the highest number of foreign tourists.

Last year, villagers welcomed 66 foreign and 554 local tourists. In the first eight months of this year, they played host to 216 foreign and 66 local tourists.

The village's closest homestay competitors, Kampung Pasir Raja and Kampung Rhu 10, recorded 32 foreign guests each.

"We got help from the Malaysia Youth Council. We were short of funds, but the determination of villagers was very strong," said Hafizuddin, who is secretary of the homestay programme.

"Unlike other homestays which had their own tourism product, we did not.

"We are actually a kampung in the middle of the town.

"But it didn't deter us. We established service as our product."

Hafizuddin said ikan celup tepung (deep-fried fish dipped in flour) and monkeys trained to pluck coconuts have also been included as tourism products.

Terengganu Tourism Action Council general manager Ahmad Fathil Abd Ghani said the Teluk Ketapang home-stay was outstanding in terms of management and commitment.

Its participants, he added, were very open to new ideas and would participate in courses organised by the Tourism Ministry and related agencies.

"They are a good role model for others to follow. Their readiness to venture into the industry was an important factor.

"The homestay programme has turned the kampung folk into entrepreneurs."