Malaysia Heritage

FRASERS' SILVERPARK RESORT

noreply@blogger.com (R'nanie) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:42:00 +0000

FRASERS' SILVERPARK RESORT

FRASERS' SILVERPARK RESORT located amongst the refreshing landscape of the Titiwangsa Range, Malaysia's core mountainous range. Situated in the state of Pahang, FRASERS' SILVERPARK RESORT offers tranquility for a perfect family highland holiday. Blessed with true astonishing environs ranging from the natural serene ambience of a waterfall to an exclusive moderate apartment suite, FRASERS' SILVERPARK RESORT is an excellent getaway for you and your family at 4,100 ft above sea level!

Come enjoy the alluring flora and fauna along with cool, crisp mountain air while angling beside the pond. We even serve you with restaurants and convenient stores

Currently we serve various western, eastern, Indian and continental cuisine with our new international chef. We are proudly to say that there is none distraction for arranging program, starting with big parking space availability to nature's tranquility. Our intention are genuine to serve you with local hospitality but rich in diversity.

We had studio apartment, 2 bed room apartment and 3 bedroom apartment. studio apartment can maximum occupied for 3 pax, 2 bed room apartment can occupied for 4 pax maximum and 3 bedroom apartment can occupied for maximum 5 pax.

Pricing is vary, depends on the day.

a)For weekday (sun-thu) the price per unit per night will be

Studio apartment - RM150. Got complementary breakfast and welcome drink for 2 person

2 bed room apartment RM 219. Got complementary breakfast and welcome drink for 4 person

3 bedroom apartment Rm 258. Got complementary breakfast and welcome drink for 5 person

b) For weekend (Friday-sat & school holiday) the price per unit per night will be

Studio apartment - RM178. Got complementary breakfast and welcome drink for 2 person

2 bed room apartment -RM 258. Got complementary breakfast and welcome drink for 4 person

3 bedroom apartment -Rm 305. Got complementary breakfast and welcome drink for 5 person

c) For Peak Season (like CNY, 1 January 2008) the price per unit per night will be

Studio apartment - RM230. Got complementary breakfast and welcome drink for 2 person

2 bed room apartment -RM 334. Got complementary breakfast and welcome drink for 4 person

3 bedroom apartment -RM 397. Got complementary breakfast and welcome drink for 5 person

All of this valid till 31 December 2008

We do have facilities such as conference room in which can occupied 300 person in one settling, 3 meeting rooms...playground, tennis court, board room, game room, trails (to be accompany by to ur guide for hire).

This is ideal place for training, meeting, family day outing, seminar..our group in coming travellers, vary from government agency such as INTAN, LUTH, MARA, SUK to university such as UIA, UM, UITM till training cluster such as Zubedy, Acordia et cetera

For any furthur inquiry. email

nas.fraserssilverpark@gmail.com

or contact:

Fraser's Silverpark Resort,
Jalan Lady Maxwell,
Bukit Fraser,
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel : 603 2692 4781 H/P 013-269 2135
Fax: 603 2698 4711

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noreply@blogger.com (R'nanie) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:46:00 +0000

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Visit Melaka Means Visit Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (R'nanie) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:40:00 +0000

By Stephanie Kok

Welcome to Melaka!

Founded by Parameswara in 1396 who named his sultanate after the "Melaka" tree, Melaka has provided the stage on which the Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and English played their roles in shaping history.

Melaka's appeal lies in its rich and colourful past. Its 600 years of history is reflected in its ancient buildings, streets, cuisine and unique cultural heritage.

In the 16th century, Melaka enjoyed a reputation as the foremost maritime trading center. Merchants came from Arabia, China, India and Europe to conduct trade in silk, spices, gold and porcelain. So coveted was Melaka by the European powers that is was ruled successively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British until the Federation of Malaya was formed on the 31st August 1957.

Where is Melaka?

Malaysia is situated one to seven degrees north of the equator. The State of Melaka, one of the fourteen states within Malaysia, is situated on the South-Western Coast of Peninsular Malaysia facing the Straits of Melaka and between the states of Negeri Sembilan and Johor. Modern Melaka set on a course of industrial development about 2 decades after independence and its vision to be fully industrialized state by the year 2010.

What can we do in Melaka?

There are many historical sites for us to explore, to list a few, you can visit Porta de Santiago (A'Famosa), The Stadthuys, Christ Church..etc. Also don't miss out Melaka's delicious food like nyonya cendol, chicken rice ball, satay celup and shop for antique items and handicraft at the famous Jonker Street.

To explore Melaka with me, come visit Melaka and take a fascinating journey into its wonderful past and present. Explore Melaka, visit this website now http://www.exploremelaka.com/

Malaysia Truly Asia.

noreply@blogger.com (R'nanie) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 15:16:00 +0000

Submitted by mycutimalaysia.com

Endowed with a diversity of cultures, Malaysia offers a 'truly Asian experience'. Discover a delightful fusion of three of Asia's oldest civilisations - Malay, Chinese and Indian. A potpourri enriched with the indigenous traditions of the KadazanDusuns, Ibans and other ethnic communities of Sabah and Sarawak.

Experience the country's alluring wonders - colorful festivals, breathtaking skyscrapers, charming heritage buildings, enchanting islands and beaches as well as a million-year-old rainforest with fascinating flora and fauna.

Meet the warm and friendly people and enjoy world-class facilities. Marvel at the bewildering range of shopping delights and tempt your palate with mouth-watering delicacies.

Bursting with color, pulsating with life, Malaysia awaits you. Malaysia is a fascinating holiday destination offering something for everyone to enjoy. There are three distinct destinations in the country - Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia. Visitors are often surprised to discover how developed the country is, yet rich and varied in cultural tradition.

The country's main gateway is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) near the capital. Other major international airports are Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.

Kuala Lumpur or KL ia a modern cosmopolitan city boasting the world's tallest twin towers towering at a height of 452m. Its architecture is representative of the country's dominant cultures - the Malay, Chinese and Indian. Combined with the colonial legacy of the British and Moorish influences, KL has one of Asia's most dynamics cityscapes.

Malaysia's long coastline and many coral-fringed islands, with the Straits of Malacca to the west and the South China Sea to the east, give rise to a large number of fabulous beaches. Islands like Langkawi. Tioman and Pangkor are world-renowned resort destinations. Penang is another island famous for its history, relaxing beaches and cultural mix. Further south, Malacca is known for its history, museums and the unique Baba-Nyonya community. The charming east coast of the peninsula with its laid back lifestyle, is the country's cultural heartland.

The states of Sabah and Sarawak await nature lovers and adventurers. Discover the prolific marine life and dense rainforest while exploring the underwater world and wilderness of Borneo.Malaysia has many exciting places of interest and during a holiday of just two weeks, visitors will get a mere glimpse. One thing's for certain; everyone wants to return to discover more of Malaysia. Malaysia Tourism.http://www.mycutimalaysia.com

Source: ArticleTrader.com

Malaysian Cuisine

noreply@blogger.com (R'nanie) — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:18:00 +0000

by: Liz Canham

Malaysia is situated in south east Asia and is rather unusual in that one part lies south of Thailand on the south east Asian peninsular, with Singapore at its tip. This is where the capital, Kuala Lumpur, is to be found. The other part lies across the South China Sea and forms the northern one third of the island of Borneo, surrounding the Sultanate of Brunei.

Malaysia has a mixed history which reflects in today's cuisine.

In the 15th Century, the southwest (April to October) and northeast (October to February) monsoons brought the ships of the Arabs, Indians and Chinese who traded in spices, silk and precious stones. Many of the traders remained behind and married local women. A slow conversion to Islam began, which meant that pork was excluded from the Malay diet.

The 16th Century saw the arrival of the Portuguese, who brought chillies with them, the Dutch and the British, all of whom remained for some time to rule the country.

During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area and brought in more Indians and Chinese to work in the tin mines and rubber plantations. Many of these Asians stayed too and from all these influences, current day Malay cuisine evolved.

Originally, Malay cooking consisted of fish flavoured with shrimp paste, pepper, ginger, turmeric, lemon grass or tamarind. Rice was always a staple in this area and being a major part of Indian and Chinese food too, remained as central to the diet. Muslim Malays excluded pork and Indian Hindus excluded beef but delicate Chinese flavourings, Indian spices and herbs from South East Asian made an appearance.

Nasi means cooked rice in Malay and Nasi Goreng, that well known Indonesian dish, is cooked rice, usually fried with flavourings for breakfast. For special occasions it has a fried egg on top. But I digress, Malay Nasi dishes include Nasi Kander, much influenced by Indian cuisine and consisting of both fish and meat curry, rice and hard boiled eggs. This dish used to be bought from an itinerant salesman who carried his wares in baskets suspended from a pole over his shoulder (kinder means shoulder in an Indian dialect). A bit of everything would be placed on a banana leaf and the sauce dripped over the hard boiled eggs.

The Malays adopted some Indian recipes and in return the Indians started to add galangal, lemon grass and coconut to their food. Then came the food of the Nonyas which resulted from the marriage of Malay men to Chinese women which introduced Chinese seasonings such as star anise and salty soy sauce.

The resultant cuisine is a pleasant mix of hot and spicy with mild and perfumed.

MALACCA HERITAGE

noreply@blogger.com (R'nanie) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:19:00 +0000

Having heard so much about Malaysia it was inevitable that we would end up here one day for a holiday. We chose to stay in the Westin Hotel in Kuala Lumpur as shopping, eating and entertainment are always high on our travel agendas. Here we met Jennifer who was visiting from the United States and was keen to travel with us to Malacca as she had been reading about the city's colourful history.

While there are various organised tours to Malacca we wanted to do it by ourselves at our own pace using our own vehicle and the hotel's concierge suggested using one of the city's premium taxis. It was also a holiday weekend so most public transport was fully booked. We discussed this with Ronnie a driver of a premium taxi and he was delighted to assist. So we headed off for the two-hour trip after it was agreed that the driver stay with us in Malacca so he could be our driver/guide.

Our Lonely Planet guidebook was our main source of reference and its listing for the Puri Hotel was spot on. Malacca is an old strategic seaport that has Portuguese, Dutch and British influences as well as those from local Malay, Chinese and Indian populations. As we weaved our way through the narrow streets we could appreciate the blend of architectural styles from the various cultural backgrounds. In the middle of this maze stands the Puri Hotel which looks like an old Chinese shopfront but inside is a labyrinth of gracious period rooms. It has an open cool courtyard that became our oasis in between trips out into the heat, humidity and history that is Malacca.

Malacca's historic heart belongs to another era as cars now try to negotiate the narrow streets. Turn any corner here and there's an old shop with artisans crafting materials into souvenirs or utilitarian products. The one that fascinated us most was the Chinese 'paper money' shop where paper is used to manufacture replica products for people to 'send' to their ancestors. Around another corner there's a temple, mosque, restaurant, souvenir outlet, antique store or even a trendy coffeeshop. We could easily appreciate why the city is trying to attain UNESCO World Heritage status for this historic area.

The old area around the Christ Church, ruins of St Paul's, the Stadthuys and Porto de Santiago are all within walking distance and the ochre-red colour of many of the buildings gives them a distinguished appearance. While a little touristy it's hard to resist a ride in a colorful trishaw. The riders all have their own little pitch and some have music to accompany the ride. How could we resist?

It was all hot and sweaty work and it wasn't long before we found refuge in a quaint old coffeeshop for some much needed refreshment.

We were conscious of the time as we'd been told to relax over dinner and watch the sunset in the Portuguese Village just south of the city. While the setting looks more like an open air carpark, both the food and the sunset didn't disappoint.

Food turned out to be one of the great discoveries in Malacca. Almost anything's possible and apart from Chinese, Indian and Malay dishes found here and all over the country, the Peranakan (a blend of Malay and Chinese) and Portuguese-inspired cuisine, is unique. Being right on the sea, the seafood is a specialty here.

Malacca seems to be a place that never goes to sleep and we found ourselves shopping very late at night. Many restaurants and a few bars also stay open till late.

We were all amazed as just how quiet our rooms were and found ourselves sleeping in which was okay as many places didn't open early anyway. Maybe it was also that our second day in Malacca coincided with Hari Raya, the Moslem holiday that follows the fasting month.

There is a street in Malacca they call Temple Street where places of worship of different faiths are located within metres of each other. It was fascinating to see people co-existing so closely. It wasn't long before we three foreign women generated some interest amongst the locals. There were some teenagers in very colourful clothing and they told us they were celebrating the end of their month-long fast.

Without any hesitation they invited us back to one of the boy's homes for a drink and snack. Our driver reassured us that this was a Malaysian tradition of open house and the family would be honoured to have us drop by. In fact it was us who were privileged as we had a chance to see a village home and to sample some delicious cakes and biscuits. They showed us around and told us of their life at school.

Our time in Malacca was rapidly coming to an end but we all agreed that a little more time for shopping is always be possible and it was the antique stores that proved to be the most popular. Just next to one on Jalan Hang Jebat we also found a café selling the most delicious fresh coffee and snacks. Yet another culinary find in Malacca to add to our list. Limau Limau Café looks like it belongs back in Greece, America or anywhere else but Malacca. Piles of delicious tropical fruit on the bar did give it away as being Malaysia.

Reluctantly we left Malacca and we all agreed that we were glad we came and that we stayed overnight and didn't attempt it as a day trip. The place has a colourful past with much of it looking as it has for the past few centuries.
source: www.tourism.gov.my

Tradisional Dance - Kuda Kepang

noreply@blogger.com (R'nanie) — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:45:00 +0000

The Kuda Kepang was first introduced here in the early 20th century when Javanese immigrants, who brought this unique dance, were a regular feature in the southern tip of the peninsula.

It is said that it was created by the Wali Songo or Nine Saints, who were instrumental in spreading the religion of Islam in the Indonesian island of Jawa; for the dance dramatises tales of holy wars won for Islam. However, it is also believed to have totemistic origins.

The dance, now popular in the state of Johor, is usually performed by nine to 15 dancers, all garbed in traditional Javanese clothes. The dancers are usually all men, though women dancers are not uncommon these days. However, seldom, if ever, will you see both genders performing this dance together.

In a performance, each dancer sits astride a mock horse, and they re-enact the battles to the beat of a percussion ensemble usually consisting of drums, gongs and angklungs. A dancer known as the Danyang will take the lead by directing the other dancers using a whip.

The dance is believed to have strong links to the spirit world. It is not uncommon to see a Kuda Kepang dancer entering a trance during a performance. The two-dimensional mock horse - which is traditionally made out of hide or pleated bamboo, and is painted and decorated to resemble a horse - is said to harbour spirits which have to be appeased in a pre-dance ceremony conducted by a bomoh (medicine man). These days, this belief and practice are not encouraged.

The Kuda Kepang has now become a regular fixture in grand occasions such as the birthday of the Sultan of Johor, state government celebrations, and cultural shows.

Malay Tradisional Dance - ZAPIN

noreply@blogger.com (R'nanie) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:25:00 +0000

Malaysia have many tradisional dance, one of the popular tradisional dance is ZAPIN

It is believed that Muslim missionaries of the Middle East namely Persia and Arabia introduced the dance to Malaya during the fifteenth century.

The dance was originally performed by males only however it is also performed by female dancers these days.

The simple version of the Zapin is performed to the rhythm &1234 and the foot is extended out to the side on the last count. It can be done on the spot, traveling forwards and backwards or diagonally in the basic form.

The carriage of the dancers is quite erect and dignified.

The music for Zapin comes from an ensemble of traditional instruments which include the lute (gambus), gypsy-type bongos (marwas) and the violin.

There are no hard and fast rules as to the number of dancers that perform. However because of the very interactive nature of this dance, it is usually performed in pairs.

The dancers can then play with each other, teasing, challenging and enjoying each others company. It is most popular in Johor.

There are numerous forms of Zapin dances and it varies from state to state. One of the most popular forms and certainly more evolved and intricate is the Zapin Tenglu from the town of Mersing. Said to be inspired by the ebb and flow of the tide and the lives of fishermen, the dance has many unexpected movements like a rotation of the body from the waist followed by a sudden accented, sharp and held movement of the arms and shoulders. It is said that these movements are derived from the feeling of being tossed around in a fishing boat and having to catch yourself before you are thrown overboard.

source: www.dancemalaysia.com

Introduction

noreply@blogger.com (R'nanie) — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:30:00 +0000

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