Terengganu - Pantai Kelulut

Hmm.. as usual, trip of HQ people wont be complete without visit to Kelulut Beach for seafood!!! Yummy!

The bosses. All satisfied faces ;D

The guys

A satisfied co-worker ;P

The food.

The girls.

The hungry guys and the food.


The balances. Not much left ;P

MATRADE Eastern Region Launch, 15 Jan 09

Hahaha.. have to put the piece de resistence.. that make us soo busy we still hasn't recover.. but good experiance non the less. Thanks to our colleagues, staffs, izan & nadiah our practical students as well as Terengganu companies - all very sporting!

Terengganu - Ri Yaz Heritage & Resort Pulau Duyung

Due to the election time, we had problems searching for accomodation for the HQ staffs to assists in the launching events.. so had to bear with Ri Yaz - bit too expansive for the govt servant so the 41s / 27s / Drivers have to share as the room rate event for govt staff starts at RM345.00

Anyway, just want to share a bit what the bosses get at RM460.00.. Wowee.. I am jealous! Those who want to learn more on Ri Yaz - http://www.ri-yazheritage.com/ - or contact Sophie at 09 - 627 7888 (T) & 09 - 622 9903 (Fax). Enjoy!
Serenity.. serendipity...

View from the living room

Great for lazy afternoon char - night might have mosquitos though..

Living room with mics ready for rocking karaoke session :P

Entrance

Jacuzzi - feel like going in!

Dining Room

Kichen with full facilities, fridge, cooker, microwave, oven..

Some might say.. what?! No bedroom - alas these are the bosses .. seems insensitive to put the bedroom in deshabille :P

EMBA - Economic Analysis ECO 740

Haven't been posting much.. too much work.. so little time and I had sooo many pics to upload! Been busy with my office launching, then have to go to KL for meetings (3 in a day? haven't got time to meet and catch up with friends! oh well..

Anyway, just want to update on my EMBA course, here is Economic Analysis - torture! HAd the first class last weekend and my brain hasn't recovered since, Thrith be told that I hadn't done any Additional Maths calculation since I was 18 and that is more than 15 years ago.. hahaha...

Our unfazed lecturer - Puan Kemala who forged on despite the blank looks in our faces :P

My fellow classmates.. some who were repeating the subject. Was surprised when entering there were 4 new faces apart from us 10. Hmm.. suject for real concern!

My notes.. looks like intelligent scrawl but alas.. just the opposite!

Terengganu - Preparation for By Election, 17 January 2009

I think like myself, most Terengganu people are amused by the amount or roadwork done before the election. The existing road is still ok, but more upgrade work is done day by day.. though it is good.. there are other road that badly needing upgrading...

I am also amused by the no. of the guys in blue these past few days..

On my way to work...

As some of you may know, I spend my time during weekend at Kerteh and the weekdays at Kuala Terengganu, so early mornings Sunday and Thursday afternoons would be my 2 hours weekly drive to and fro.

Today's drive was horrendous. I saw 4 accidents on my way. Granted, it's been raining but 4 accidents in the two hour drive were a bit too much. The first one was at Bukit Bauk Dungun, 2nd & 23rd near Pantai Kelulut and I think were interelated and lastly about 15 kms from the other accidents.. again due to the slippery road of monsoon season.

The most horrendous was the Kancil and lorry. As I drove past, I saw the firefighter lifting the driver out, male.. and face covered, body full of blood. Don't know if he's alive or dead though possibility veered towards the later. The lorry also in a bad way, the driver's portion was smashed badly due to small rise of earth in front.. Innalillah & Al Fatihah..

To the others.. drive safely.. speed kills..

Terengganu - Monsoon Cup 2008

I have taken this picture during my attendance to the Commodore Luncheon on the final day of the Monsoon Cup, 7 Dec 2008 at the Ri Yaz Heritage Resort & Spa, Pulau Duyung.

What can I say .. lovely food (though very small portion).. lovely weather ( I kinda love the gloomy and windy whether eversince my student year at Tasmania... lovely shopping (very good discount since it was on the last day so bought hubby and myself Monsoon Cup T-Shirts and last but not least the last leg of the race between Datuk Peter Gilmore (who won by the way) and.. ??? .. hehehe.. sorry I am not a sport kinda person...

So, some pics for you to enjoy!

Lobby of Ri Yaz.. am going there again to confirm hotel booking for colleagues and hope to snap some pics.. heard the hotel is nice to a bit isolated & too expansive.

I was thinking not soo many visitors for the last part of the race?

More crowd in this pic.

Inside the main building where I got some free souveniors for Kimi and discounted shopping for the Cup memorabilia.

The diverse range of spectators.

The battle begins. I first thought that the race would invoved shipping racing up and down the length of the Terengganu river but apparently it is not so. Ship would do like an 8 figure on specific spot designated for them. Apparently this spot posed challenges in term of currents etc...

The murky2 water. As I took the pics, I heard the commenter stated that the week has been very interesting. In a week, the sailor has experiance sunny days, moonsoon torrential rain, gloomy days as well.. so they are exposed to all ranges of wheather in those 7 days. I agree that this year monsoon season has finally shown its force. The past few years, the wheather were differnt as mostly were sunny day.

Bye! See you again next year!

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!