Cuti Cuti Malaysia - Sam Poh Tong - Ipoh Perak

Sam Poh Tong is a famous cave temple located in Gunung Rapat, about 5km south of Ipoh. It is said to be the biggest cave temple in the country, and is an impressive work of art and faith, with various statues of Buddha interspersed among the stalactites and stalagmites.

According to legend, the cave was discovered in 1890 by a monk from China who was passing through Ipoh; he decided to make it his domicile and a place for meditation. He remained there for 20 years until his death. Till today, nuns and monks who dedicate their lives to Buddha still occupy the Sam Poh Tong.

The present temple facade dates back to the 1950s and a stiff climb of 246 steps will lead you to an open cave with an excellent view of Ipoh and its surroundings. Other attractions at the temple include a beautiful Japanese pond full of Japanese carps and tortoises (symbols of longevity) located outside the cave and a vegetarian restaurant.

Within the temple visitors could discover the artistic works of man and nature - beaytyfully craved statues of buddha in various forms in a backdrop of unusual formations of stalacties and stalagmites.

Getting there
Sam Poh Tong is 5km south of Ipoh (towards Kampar) and a 20-minute bus ride.

Note: No entrance fee (free)

Cuti Cuti Malaysia - Cave of Great Happiness - Ipoh Perak

Introduction
Opened in the 1970s, Kek Lok Tong ('Cave of Great Happiness) is the most recent of the Ipoh cave temples and perhaps the most spectacular of them all. The temple is set in a huge cave in the limestone outcrops behind Gunung Rapat, about 5km south of Ipoh City.

The temple has impressive works of art, with statues of Buddha in various forms among natural stalactites and rock formations. One can savour vegetarian food, served here at the temple, in peaceful surroundings amidst lotus ponds. Nestled on a 4.5ha land, it is managed by the Kek Look Seah since its inception in 1982.

Site information
The easiest route to the temple is through the Sungai Rokam housing area, where you just follow signs leading directly to the site.Alternatively, the longer route via picturesque Tambun district will take you for a trip through groves of pomeloes farm and abandoned tin mines.

Getting there
From the North-South Expressway, exit at the Tambun Interchange. The easiest route to the temple is through the Sungai Rokam housing area, where you just follow signs leading directly to the site.

The main entrance to the cave

The Cave from a distance

The cave from different angle

Inside the cave


Model wannabe at Kek Lok Tong known as Karl and Andi.

Note: My friend and I went there on 10th January 2010, we have good time and snap amazing pictures from our lense. After Kek Lok Tong Cave we went to Sam Poh Tong Cave then Gunung Lang... later Kellies Castle... I will post the picture later..

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Cuti Cuti Malaysia - Beruas - Gangga Negara

Since I was a kid I used to dream about this town known as Beruas . I’ve read books about this ancient city call Gangga Negara located in Beruas. Beruas (alternate spelling: Bruas) is a small town in Perak 40km from Sitiawan, Malaysia. In ancient times, before the area was known as Perak, it was a kingdom named Gangga Negara with its capital in Beruas. Gangga Negara is mentioned by the Malay Annals (Sejarah Melayu) and the kingdom covered present day Beruas, Dinding and Manjung in Perak. The kingdom was believed to be founded by Raja Ganjil Sarjuna of Kedah or the Khmer royalties around the second century AD. Raja Gangga Shah Johan was among the kings. The kingdom collapsed after an attack by King Rajendra Chola I of the southern Indian Chola empire around year 1025.

Few Good Friends - Pose as model wanna be.. light camera action!

Statue Of Gangga Negara - this origin statue has been remove to Perak Museum (Ipoh) and National Museum (Kuala Lumpur)

Another Statue Of Gangga Negara - this origin statue has been remove to Perak Museum (Ipoh) and National Museum (Kuala Lumpur)





Chinese Ceramic Cup

Pottery 01

Pottery and Ceramic plate


Beruas - as small town
Note: The Beruas Museum open daily

Monday to Sunday : 930-1700 Friday : 930-1215 - (break for Friday Prayer) - 1445-1700

Over 300 authentic artifacts display and admission is free. Tel / Fax: 05-7765500 email: muziumdr@tm.net.my

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ULU LICIN WATERFALL - BERUAS, PERAK.

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Tanjung Batu Agas, a place near to Lumut Power Plant run by Segari Energy Ventures (SEV). We went there right after visit Beruas and Ulu Licin waterfall. We reach there about 1915 where the sun almost goes down on seashore. Nice place with lovely beaches, also favorite spot for fishing. Leaving Tanjung Batu Agas at 2030 to Lumut for dinner at Bistro Waterfront.

What was that suppose to be? Bit scarry huh!

Note:
There is no fresh water supply at the area. No shops or stalls near by. Beware!

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UNIVERSITI PETRONAS - SERI ISKANDAR PERAK

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TILAWAH AL QURAN PERINGKAT KEBANGSAAN 2009

Pentas Utama (main stage) sukar untuk mendapatkan kedudukan sesuai kerana dewan padat dengan penonton.

Dirakam ketika hendak pulang.. penonton masih padat sehingga ruang luar dewan.

Perpustakaan Universiti Petronas

Cuti Cuti Malaysia - Langkawi Island - Malaysia

The Eagle Square

The Island Of Langkawi

Pantai Cenang - Cenang Beach

Beautiful Sunset

Kuah, Capital city Of Langkawi - this pic taken from my hotel room.

View from my hotel room

My hotel room - Windows

My hotel room - Bed

Nice, romantic view from my hotel room 719

Last week I went to Langkawi Island to attend the course and I stay at Bayview International Hotel in Kuah, Langkawi. Stay in a room 719 with seaview/poolview it was a lovely place to stay in town area. Bayview Hotel Langkawi is located in the heart of the commercial district of downtown Kuah, which is a mere 5 minutes from the jetty where ferry boats ply to and from the mainland, and only 25 minutes from the airport. For more information about the hotel log on to :

http://www.bayviewhotels.com/langkawi/

Address & Contact number Jalan Pandak Mayah 1,

Pusat Bandar Kuah

07000 Pulau Langkawi,

Kedah, Malaysia

Telephone:+(604)9661818 Fax: +(604) 966 3888

E-mail:bayviewlangkawi@bayviewhotels.com

Informantion about Langkawi.

Langkawi, officially known as Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah (Malay: Langkawi Permata Kedah) is an archipelago of 99 islands (an extra 5 temporary islands are revealed at low tide ) in the Andaman Sea, some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. The islands are a part of the state of Kedah, which is adjacent to the Thai border. On July 15, 2008, Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah had consented to the change of name to Langkawi Permata Kedah in conjunction with his Golden Jubilee Celebration. By far the largest of the islands is the eponymous Pulau Langkawi with a population of some 45,000, the only other inhabited island being nearby Pulau Tuba. Langkawi is also an administrative district with the town of Kuah as the capital and largest town. Langkawi is a duty-free island.

From the Kuah jetty, there are high-speed ferry connections to Satun in southern Thailand, Pulau Payar, Penang, Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis in the mainland of Peninsular Malaysia. Star Cruises ships dock at the Awana Porto Malai harbour on the west coast of the island. Malaysia Airlines has daily flights to Langkawi whilst AirAsia flies from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu. SilkAir flies to Langkawi from Singapore and there is a Penang-Langkawi flight route operated by Firefly airline. The Langkawi island has a well developed road network. Taxis and car rentals are available at the Langkawi International Airport.

DUTCH

Langkawi, officieel bekend als Langkawi, de parel van Kedah (Maleis: Langkawi Permata Kedah) is een archipel van 99 eilanden (een extra 5 tijdelijke eilanden zijn gebleken bij eb) in de Andaman Zee, ongeveer 30 km uit de kust van het noordwesten Maleisië. De eilanden zijn een deel van de staat Kedah, die grenst aan de Thaise grens. Op 15 juli 2008, Sultan Abdul Halim van Kedah heeft ingestemd met de wijziging van de naam van Langkawi Permata Kedah, in samenhang met zijn Golden Jubilee Celebration. Veruit de grootste van de eilanden is de gelijknamige Pulau Langkawi met een bevolking van ongeveer 45.000, de enige andere bewoonde eiland in de buurt Pulau Tuba. Langkawi is ook een administratief district van de stad Kuah als de hoofdstad en grootste stad. Langkawi is een duty-free-eiland.

FRENCH

Langkawi, officiellement connue sous le nom de Langkawi, le joyau de Kedah (Malaisie: Langkawi Kedah Permata) est un archipel de 99 îles (un supplément de 5 îles temporaires sont révélés à marée basse) dans la mer d'Andaman, quelque 30 km au large de la côte du nord-ouest de Malaisie. Les îles sont une partie de l'état de Kedah, qui est adjacente à la frontière thaïlandaise. Le 15 Juillet 2008, le Sultan Abdul Halim de Kedah a consenti à ce changement de nom de Langkawi Kedah Permata en liaison avec la célébration de son jubilé d'or. De loin la plus grande des îles est l'éponyme de Pulau Langkawi, avec une population d'environ 45000, la seule île habitée d'être à proximité de Pulau Tuba. Langkawi est un district administratif de la ville de Kuah que la capitale et plus grande ville. Langkawi est une île duty-free.

SPANISH

Langkawi, oficialmente conocida como Langkawi, la joya de Kedah (malayo: Permata Langkawi Kedah) es un archipiélago de 99 islas (un 5 islas temporal se revelan durante la marea baja) en el mar de Andaman, a unos 30 km de la costa del noroeste Malasia. Las islas son una parte del estado de Kedah, que es adyacente a la frontera con Tailandia. El 15 de julio de 2008, Sultan Abdul Halim de Kedah había dado su consentimiento al cambio de nombre a Langkawi Kedah Permata en relación con el Jubileo de Oro de su celebración. Con mucho la mayor de las islas es el epónimo Pulau Langkawi con una población de unos 45.000, la única isla habitada está cerca Pulau Tuba. Langkawi también es un distrito administrativo con Kuah de la ciudad como la capital y ciudad más grande. Langkawi es una isla libre de impuestos.

DEUTSCH
Langkawi, offiziell bekannt als Langkawi, der Jewel of Kedah (malaiisch: Langkawi Kedah Permata) ist ein Archipel von 99 Inseln (um 5 vorübergehenden Inseln ergab bei Ebbe) in die Andaman See, etwa 30 km vor der Küste des nordwestlichen Malaysia. Die Inseln sind ein Teil des Staates Kedah, die neben der thailändischen Grenze. Am 15. Juli 2008, Sultan Abdul Halim von Kedah hatten ihre Zustimmung zur Änderung des Namens auf Langkawi Kedah Permata in Verbindung mit seinem Golden Jubilee Celebration. Mit Abstand die größte der Inseln ist die gleichnamige Pulau Langkawi mit einer Bevölkerung von etwa 45000, die einzige bewohnte Insel, die andere in der Nähe Pulau Tuba. Langkawi ist ein Kreis mit der Stadt Kuah, die Hauptstadt und größte Stadt. Langkawi ist ein Duty-Free-Insel.