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PARADISE ISLAND IN MALAYSIA
Thursday, May 17, 2007 5:18:54 PM
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No island could have been given a better name than Pulau Perhentian.
The two Perhentian Islands are rated as some of the most beautiful islands in the world…a virtual paradise for snorkelling and diving in crystal-clear water or just for lazing on one of the white sandy beaches waiting for the coconuts to drop …
Pulau Perhentian is located in the South China Sea 25 km from the coast of Kuala Besut. It consists of two islands, Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian Kecil. Both islands are surrounded by beautiful palm-fringed sandy beaches andcrystal-clear turquoise-blue sea.
All manner of aquatic life is visible both near and far from the beach such as turtles, sharks, coral and thousands of tropical fish. The interior is covered by jungle with a wide variety of species. You can watch monitor lizards, monkeys, geckos, flying squirrels, butterflies and many other types - sometimes right in front of your chalet. There are no roads and not many paths, so the islands are mainly peaceful and untouched - so far.
Tourism is relatively new to these islands, in fact, the past five years have seen rapid increases in tourism numbers and there are now many new rooms and services to accommodate guests. Perhentian is fast developing, possibly too fast.
But there is still not enough accommodation on public holidays, long weekends and in the main season July/August. Therefore you should book your room as soon as possible.Perhentian Besar is the bigger one of the two islands (Besar means big in Malay, kecil means small). The accommodation is distributed over three very nice beaches. The Teluk Pauh in the north in front of the Perhentian Island Resort, the main beach with most of the resorts at the west coast and Teluk Dalam on the island's south-east coast.
The best beach on the islands is Teluk Pauh, a beautiful half-moon bay with white powdery sand and water as clear as in a swimming pool. There are good coral around the points on either side. Here you can snorkel with some turtles, black tip reef sharks and hundreds of reef fish.
At the western end of the bay a wooden footbridge leads over a few rocks to Coral View Island Resort's small beach, which consists almost only out of broken up coral pieces. The main beach of the island starts at the resort's western side and stretches over 1 km to Abdul's Chalet only interrupted by some rocky headlands. The beach has fine sand with scattered coral pieces and is bordered by many coconut palms.Teluk Dalam, on the south of the island is a beautiful wide curved bay with a white fine sandy beach. The water is quite shallow here, the corals mostly destroyed. You can laze away in hammocks under shady casuarinas. Here it is in contrast to the other beaches still quite peaceful.
On Perhentian Kecil you find the only village, Kampung Pasir Hantu, which is a cluster of wooden houses, police station, school, clinic and mosque.
Accommodation on Kecil is distributed over more beaches than on Besar. The best and most popular beach of the island is Pasir Panjang (Long Beach) providing dazzling white sandy beach and crystal-clear shallow water. The back of the beach is now almost completely covered with chalets, restaurants and cafes. Better don't expect a peaceful, deserted beach. Also the many arriving and leaving boats are quite noisy. Those who have been here before will probably be disappointed about the way Long Beach has been developed. But nevertheless it is still a fantastic beach, even if it's not unexplored any more. The atmosphere is meant more for the young and adventurous (backpackers, in their twenties) for even though it is quite relaxing and laid back, it is still quite rugged. You can hang out in one of the many cafes, play beach volleyball, go diving or just laze away on the beach.
Please note that waves at Long Beach can be quite high and hazardous at times, so there is a chance that boats cannot land. If that is the case, you will have to take a 15-minute walk to Long Beach from Teluk Aur on the other side of the island.Teluk Aur (also known as Coral Bay) is not as attractive as Long Beach, but it is not so crowded - yet. There are good corals for snorkelling in the bay and around the short beach behind the Rajawali Resort. Further more here you get a great view of the breathtaking Perhentian sunsets.The rest of Perhentian Kecil's beaches are more secluded and peaceful. They are home to only one resort each or are entirely uninhabited.
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No island could have been given a better name than Pulau Perhentian.
The two Perhentian Islands are rated as some of the most beautiful islands in the world…a virtual paradise for snorkelling and diving in crystal-clear water or just for lazing on one of the white sandy beaches waiting for the coconuts to drop …Pulau Perhentian is located in the South China Sea 25 km from the coast of Kuala Besut. It consists of two islands, Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian Kecil. Both islands are surrounded by beautiful palm-fringed sandy beaches andcrystal-clear turquoise-blue sea.
All manner of aquatic life is visible both near and far from the beach such as turtles, sharks, coral and thousands of tropical fish. The interior is covered by jungle with a wide variety of species. You can watch monitor lizards, monkeys, geckos, flying squirrels, butterflies and many other types - sometimes right in front of your chalet. There are no roads and not many paths, so the islands are mainly peaceful and untouched - so far.
Tourism is relatively new to these islands, in fact, the past five years have seen rapid increases in tourism numbers and there are now many new rooms and services to accommodate guests. Perhentian is fast developing, possibly too fast.
But there is still not enough accommodation on public holidays, long weekends and in the main season July/August. Therefore you should book your room as soon as possible.Perhentian Besar is the bigger one of the two islands (Besar means big in Malay, kecil means small). The accommodation is distributed over three very nice beaches. The Teluk Pauh in the north in front of the Perhentian Island Resort, the main beach with most of the resorts at the west coast and Teluk Dalam on the island's south-east coast.
The best beach on the islands is Teluk Pauh, a beautiful half-moon bay with white powdery sand and water as clear as in a swimming pool. There are good coral around the points on either side. Here you can snorkel with some turtles, black tip reef sharks and hundreds of reef fish.
At the western end of the bay a wooden footbridge leads over a few rocks to Coral View Island Resort's small beach, which consists almost only out of broken up coral pieces. The main beach of the island starts at the resort's western side and stretches over 1 km to Abdul's Chalet only interrupted by some rocky headlands. The beach has fine sand with scattered coral pieces and is bordered by many coconut palms.Teluk Dalam, on the south of the island is a beautiful wide curved bay with a white fine sandy beach. The water is quite shallow here, the corals mostly destroyed. You can laze away in hammocks under shady casuarinas. Here it is in contrast to the other beaches still quite peaceful.
On Perhentian Kecil you find the only village, Kampung Pasir Hantu, which is a cluster of wooden houses, police station, school, clinic and mosque.
Accommodation on Kecil is distributed over more beaches than on Besar. The best and most popular beach of the island is Pasir Panjang (Long Beach) providing dazzling white sandy beach and crystal-clear shallow water. The back of the beach is now almost completely covered with chalets, restaurants and cafes. Better don't expect a peaceful, deserted beach. Also the many arriving and leaving boats are quite noisy. Those who have been here before will probably be disappointed about the way Long Beach has been developed. But nevertheless it is still a fantastic beach, even if it's not unexplored any more. The atmosphere is meant more for the young and adventurous (backpackers, in their twenties) for even though it is quite relaxing and laid back, it is still quite rugged. You can hang out in one of the many cafes, play beach volleyball, go diving or just laze away on the beach.
Please note that waves at Long Beach can be quite high and hazardous at times, so there is a chance that boats cannot land. If that is the case, you will have to take a 15-minute walk to Long Beach from Teluk Aur on the other side of the island.Teluk Aur (also known as Coral Bay) is not as attractive as Long Beach, but it is not so crowded - yet. There are good corals for snorkelling in the bay and around the short beach behind the Rajawali Resort. Further more here you get a great view of the breathtaking Perhentian sunsets.The rest of Perhentian Kecil's beaches are more secluded and peaceful. They are home to only one resort each or are entirely uninhabited.
VISIT MY PHOTO PAGE FOR DETAIL VIEW.THE 13TH KING
Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:37:22 PM
The 13th King
DULI Yang Maha Mulia Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Ibni Almarhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah is the 17th Sultan of Terengganu.
On Nov 3, 2006, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin was elected by the Conference of Rulers to succeed Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail (the Raja of Perlis) as the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. His five-year term, which started on Dec 13, 2006, follows a rotation system practised by the Rulers.
Malaysia has nine Sultanates, and every five years, the Sultans take turns to become the Yang di-Pertuan Agong – the Paramount Ruler. Malaysia is the only country in the world whose Paramount Ruler is elected in this manner.
Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin
The power to elect and appoint the new King is vested in the members of the Conference of Rulers, who are the Raja of Perlis, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, and the Sultans of Perak, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor and Johor. No State ruler can serve a second term as King except when his turn comes up next in the rotation. The new Yang di-Pertuan Agong will find his new role challenging but inspiring. While he holds office, he is not permitted to carry out his functions as a Sultan of his state, with the exception of being the head of Islam. He is to appoint a regent and cannot receive any allowances from his state while he is in office, and he isn’t allowed to be active in any businesses.
Under Article 32 of the Federal Constitution, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong takes precedence over all persons in the Federation. He serves as a symbol of democractic rule and national solidarity, and is the protector of the Islamic faith in the country. He is able to seek the Cabinet’s advice in his obligations as the monarch, and acts upon the advice of the Cabinet or an appointed minister of the Cabinet.
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong wields power and influence among his people and country.
It is within his power to pardon prisoners on death row, and when there is an emergency or crisis, it is to him that the Government and the people will turn.
As head of state, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin can look forward to conferring awards and honours on citizens and non citizens, which is traditionally done during His Majesty’s official birthday. His Majesty also appoints diplomats to serve in missions abroad, and grants them an audience before their overseas stint.
The round of official duties both Majesties cover is formal, and these include presiding at the opening and closing of Parliament; gracing the National Day celebrations and bestowing awards to deserving individuals.
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong will also be involved in charities, and extend royal patronage to organisations that need His Majesty’s support. He is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and here, Tuanku Mizan’s Zainal Abidin military education is definitely an advantage.
Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin also has administrative experience: he was appointed Assistant Land Levy Collector and worked for about a year at the District Land Office in Kuala Terengganu before leaving to attend a military course in Britain. He was also a State Administrative Officer at the State Economic Planning Unit in Wisma Darul Iman, Kuala Terengganu, and has served as Assistant District Land Officer at the Kuala Terengganu District Land Office.
Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin is married to Sultanah Nur Zahirah and they have two sons and two daughters. Tengku Nadhirah Zaharah was born on Dec 18, 1996, and Tengku Muhammad Ismail was born on March 1, 1998.
The other two children are Tengku Muhammad Mua’az, aged six, and Tengku Fatimatuz Zahra’, four.
A Ruler concerned about the welfare of his subjects, Sultan Mizan makes the effort to perform Friday prayers at all the mosques in Terengganu. His Majesty also continues his late father, Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah’s practice of giving alms to orphans and the poor every Friday.
In short, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is an ambassador of the country. How he rules and carries himself will colour the societal landscape of the country for the five years of his reign.
At the end of the day, foremost on His Majesty’s mind is the fact that the nation’s needs are most important, and he will do his utmost to meet the requirements and challenges asked of him. The King is a leader of a country, with great responsibilities. – Article issued by Jabatan Warisan Negara
DULI Yang Maha Mulia Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Ibni Almarhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah is the 17th Sultan of Terengganu.
On Nov 3, 2006, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin was elected by the Conference of Rulers to succeed Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail (the Raja of Perlis) as the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. His five-year term, which started on Dec 13, 2006, follows a rotation system practised by the Rulers.
Malaysia has nine Sultanates, and every five years, the Sultans take turns to become the Yang di-Pertuan Agong – the Paramount Ruler. Malaysia is the only country in the world whose Paramount Ruler is elected in this manner.
Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin
The power to elect and appoint the new King is vested in the members of the Conference of Rulers, who are the Raja of Perlis, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, and the Sultans of Perak, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor and Johor. No State ruler can serve a second term as King except when his turn comes up next in the rotation. The new Yang di-Pertuan Agong will find his new role challenging but inspiring. While he holds office, he is not permitted to carry out his functions as a Sultan of his state, with the exception of being the head of Islam. He is to appoint a regent and cannot receive any allowances from his state while he is in office, and he isn’t allowed to be active in any businesses.
Under Article 32 of the Federal Constitution, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong takes precedence over all persons in the Federation. He serves as a symbol of democractic rule and national solidarity, and is the protector of the Islamic faith in the country. He is able to seek the Cabinet’s advice in his obligations as the monarch, and acts upon the advice of the Cabinet or an appointed minister of the Cabinet.
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong wields power and influence among his people and country.
It is within his power to pardon prisoners on death row, and when there is an emergency or crisis, it is to him that the Government and the people will turn.
As head of state, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin can look forward to conferring awards and honours on citizens and non citizens, which is traditionally done during His Majesty’s official birthday. His Majesty also appoints diplomats to serve in missions abroad, and grants them an audience before their overseas stint.
The round of official duties both Majesties cover is formal, and these include presiding at the opening and closing of Parliament; gracing the National Day celebrations and bestowing awards to deserving individuals.
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong will also be involved in charities, and extend royal patronage to organisations that need His Majesty’s support. He is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and here, Tuanku Mizan’s Zainal Abidin military education is definitely an advantage.
Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin also has administrative experience: he was appointed Assistant Land Levy Collector and worked for about a year at the District Land Office in Kuala Terengganu before leaving to attend a military course in Britain. He was also a State Administrative Officer at the State Economic Planning Unit in Wisma Darul Iman, Kuala Terengganu, and has served as Assistant District Land Officer at the Kuala Terengganu District Land Office.
Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin is married to Sultanah Nur Zahirah and they have two sons and two daughters. Tengku Nadhirah Zaharah was born on Dec 18, 1996, and Tengku Muhammad Ismail was born on March 1, 1998.
The other two children are Tengku Muhammad Mua’az, aged six, and Tengku Fatimatuz Zahra’, four.
A Ruler concerned about the welfare of his subjects, Sultan Mizan makes the effort to perform Friday prayers at all the mosques in Terengganu. His Majesty also continues his late father, Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah’s practice of giving alms to orphans and the poor every Friday.
In short, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is an ambassador of the country. How he rules and carries himself will colour the societal landscape of the country for the five years of his reign.
At the end of the day, foremost on His Majesty’s mind is the fact that the nation’s needs are most important, and he will do his utmost to meet the requirements and challenges asked of him. The King is a leader of a country, with great responsibilities. – Article issued by Jabatan Warisan Negara
ABOUT MALAYSIA-TRULY ASIA
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 4:32:24 PM
TO KNOW MALAYSIA IS TO LOVE MALAYSIA.A BUBBLING,BUSTLING MELTING POT OF RACES AND RELIGIONS WHERE MALAYS,INDIANS,CHINESE AND MANY OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS LIVE TOGETHER IN PEACE AND HARMONY....
Multiculturalism has not only made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise, it has also made Malaysia home to hundreds of colourful festivals. It's no wonder that we love celebrating and socialising. As a people, Malaysians are very laid back, warm and friendly.
Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture. There are two parts to the country, 11 states in the peninsula of Malaysia and two states on the northern part of Borneo. Cool hideaways are found in the highlands that roll down to warm, sandy beaches and rich, humid mangroves.
One of Malaysia's key attractions is its extreme contrasts. Towering skyscrapers look down upon wooden houses built on stilts, and five-star hotels sit several metres away from ancient reefs.
For the perfect holiday full of surprises, eclectic cultures and natural wonders, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.
Multiculturalism has not only made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise, it has also made Malaysia home to hundreds of colourful festivals. It's no wonder that we love celebrating and socialising. As a people, Malaysians are very laid back, warm and friendly.
Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture. There are two parts to the country, 11 states in the peninsula of Malaysia and two states on the northern part of Borneo. Cool hideaways are found in the highlands that roll down to warm, sandy beaches and rich, humid mangroves.
One of Malaysia's key attractions is its extreme contrasts. Towering skyscrapers look down upon wooden houses built on stilts, and five-star hotels sit several metres away from ancient reefs.
For the perfect holiday full of surprises, eclectic cultures and natural wonders, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 3:38:54 PM
WHICH CLUB TO BE CHAMPION...
AC MILAN OR LIVERPOOL....
LET VOTE YOUR FAVOURITE TEAM...
DON'T MISS THE MATCH.23.5.2007
AC MILAN OR LIVERPOOL....
LET VOTE YOUR FAVOURITE TEAM...
DON'T MISS THE MATCH.23.5.2007
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