Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Multimedia College Northern 3 days 2 Night Camp

Kolej Universiti Multimedia Utara menempah aktiviti dan chalet Seri Cempaka, Sempeneh Batu Kurau pada 2, 3 dan 4 Mei 2012. Terima kasih kepada Noralia dan Suhada serta semua peserta yang mengambil bahagian. Segala teguran akan diambil perhatian demi kemajuan chalet ini.

Pakej 2 hari 1 malam Chalet Seri Cempaka, Batu Kurau.
Assalamualaikum Cikgu Lutfi,

Ribuan terima kasih kerana merancang datang ke Chalet Seri Cempaka.
Berikut ialah sebut harga kepada rombongan cikgu.

1. Penginapan  sewa semua chalet atau keseluruhan kawasan perkhemahan kem 
2. Makan 6 kali
3. Aktiviti bina semangat meliputi Jungle Trecking, Berjalan Malam dan Menempuh Halangan

Chalet famili yang baru siap RM100 semalam
Menu yang dicadangkan
Minum petang Teh 0 dengan dua jenis kuih
Makan malam Nasi, kurma ayam, sayur kobis, air perisa buah dan buah.
Minum malam Milo dan biskut empat segi.
Sarapan pagi Bihun @ mee @ nasi goreng dan Teh 0
Minum pagi Sandwish dan Teh Tarik @ Teh 0
Makan Tengahari Nasi, kari ikan, sayur tauge, air perisa buah dan buah.

Saya akan tulis lanjut mengenai aktiviti bina semangat yang kami jalankan.

Khairul firefly

Gambar-gambar semasa perkhemahan Kolej Universiti Multimedia Utara
Kabus petang selepas hujan. Alangkah nyamannya

Halangan
Rasai kesejukan air sungai


Perjalananku

Halangan lagi

Part ini amat dititik beratkan oleh pemilik chalet


Helping hands

Halangan lagi
What makes you smiling?

Semua siap sedia!

Aduhai Bestnya

Betulke macam ni boss?
Baru keluar dari mahkamah syariah


Anak itik belajar berenang

Tahan ke tembok simen ni.....

Senang aje ni....

Kau lah yang masuk dulu 
Kau lah yang masuk dulu  Kau lah yang masuk dulu  Kau lah yang masuk dulu  Kau lah yang masuk dulu
Ni lagila segang

Attention everybody














Terbuka kepada semua rombongan bas yang menganjurkan lawatan ke Taiping.
RM60 seorang murid sekolah termasuk bayaran masuk, makan tengah hari dan mee udang Kuala Sepetang.
Terbuka kepada rombongan satu atau dua bas sahaja.
Pakaian yang paling sesuai ialah track bottom, T-Shirt dan topi. Beg galas dan keperluan peribadi.
Hujung minggu dan cuti sekolah sahaja.
Kami juga menawarkan penginapan chalet dan dormitori.
Juga rombongan IPTA/IPTS, Badan Kerajaan dan Swasta dengan harga serta aktiviti yang boleh dirunding.

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Shooting Rancangan On Air ASTRO

Che Kamarul host rancangan On Air membuat tugasan pelancongan menyauk kerang di Kuala Sepetang. Jangan lepaskan peluang menyaksikan Che Kamurul dan saya beraksi dalam rancangan tersebut. Bila akan on air janganlah ytanya saya. Apa yang penting rancangan sebegini akan memberikan promosi untuk sektor pelancongan di Kuala Sepetang
Tauke kerang sedang meneliti hasil akhir pencucian kerang 
Memunggah kerang dari bot untuk kerja pencucian.

Boleh saya naik ke atas?

Pelancong India baju belang ini turut serta merasai suasana penggambara 

Tuang kerang ke dalam mesin pencuci

Thank you abang kameraman yang bekerja keras










Saturday, May 5, 2012

Kuala Sepetang Perak Tourist Attraction


World acclaimed best managed coastal wetlands.

The 40,000-hectare Matang Mangrove Forest was gazetted as a Permanent Forest Reserve in 1906.  Today, it is recognized as the best managed sustainable mangrove ecosystem in the world.  This mangrove reserve contains rich and diverse wildlife that provide nature lovers to visit and explore its wetlands and resources.  Near to this reserve are silvicultural programmes of the Rhizophora, Lenggadai and Seaward berus forests carried out professionally by the Perak State Forestry Department.  This is also regarded as the breeding grounds for numerous species of marine crustaceans including crabs, shrimps, lobsters, horseshoe crabs and prawns as well as fishes and shellfishes.

Like all mangrove swamps, the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve has been proven to act as a natural barrier against tsunamis.  Undoubtedly, it is an important site for coastal migratory water birds and a portion of migrant forest birds.  As many as 43,000 to 85,000 birds may be seen using the forest during the migration.  According to some ornithologists, there is a small population of rare and shy Great Argus Pheasant (Argusianus argus), known locally by the Malays as Kuang, that stays close to the ground and makes short flights to low hanging branches of the mangrove trees.  These large birds make a characteristic sound in the mangrove forests with two main calls – a repeated slow double note ku-wow ku-wow and a series of single hoots kwow kwow kwow kwow accelerating and rising in pitch.  During courtship, the male clears a display ground of bare earth in the forest from where he calls to attract females to watch it spread its wings in a striking peacock-like show of magnificence and beauty.  Along the coastline and near to villages, tourists will be welcomed by the sight of Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus) and White-bellied Sea-eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) gracefully in flight scavenging for floating offal and fishes in rivers and the neighbouring mangrove swamps.


It is also found that the 255-hectare Pulau Kelumpang and the 130-hectare Pulau Terong support a viable breeding population of the endangered Milky Stork (Mycteria cinerea) and the Lesser Adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus).

Stroll along the wooden boardwalk and observe forestry and fishing activities and denizens that thrive in the muddy mangrove floor.  Visit the mangrove forest and charcoal kiln sites which are found more inland.  Bird watching and fishing are the primary activities in the morning while at night get a boat ride to see synchronized blinking lights of fireflies of Pteroptyx species on Berembang trees or Sonneratia caseolaris.  Occasionally, the Chinese White Dolphin (Sousa chinensis), also known as the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin, can be spotted swimming along the river-mouths.  This dolphin is one of the 2 known species of pink freshwater dolphins found in the world.  A native of Southeast Asia, the dolphin is either white or pink-skinned and can grow to the length of 3.5 metres.  There is also a prehistoric archaeological site in Pulau Kelumpang.

Out to the sea, visitors on boats may also be fortunate enough to see dugongs (Dugong dugon) swimming near the river deltas.

According to the Perak State Forestry Department, in the Matang Mangrove Forest there are:

Chinese White Dolphin. Sousa Chinensis
  1. 28 true mangrove species and 13 associate mangrove species;
  2. 19 mammals such as the Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis), Leopard Cat (Felis bengalensis), Malayan Pangolin (Manis javanica), Smooth Otter (Lutra perspicillata), Short-tailed Mongoose (Herpestes brachyurus) and Island Flying Fox (Pteropus hypomelanus);
  3. at least 155 species of birds including the Great Argus Pheasant (Argusianus argus), Buffy Fish Owl (Ketupa ketupu), Pink-necked Green Pigeon (Treron vernans), the rare Bronzed Drongo (Dicrurus aeneus) and the Mangrove Whistler (Pachycephala grisola); 
  4. a species of river dolphin, i.e. the Chinese White Dolphin (Sousa chinensis);
  5. 112 species of modern bony fishes and 3 species of stingrays;
  6. and about 50 species of crabs and 20 species of prawns and shrimps, both edible and non-edible.

REASONS TO VISIT THE MATANG MANGROVE FOREST RESERVE

  • Matang Mangroves, with its vast mangrove resources, well managed ecosystem, abundant wildlife and thriving fishing industry, is an ideal destination for tourists.
  • This Mangrove Forest has the distinction of being internationally acknowledged as the best managed mangrove forest in the world.
  • Stroll on wooden boardwalk to get a closer look at the mangrove trees and the animals that live in the muddy coastal floor of the mangrove ecosystem.
  • Being a haven for migratory water and forest birds especially at the Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary, it is a place where bird watchers congregate and photographers to get their best shots.
  • Visit the charcoal processing sites with their unique and traditional method of charcoal making.
  • Study the numerous ways of fishing using floating fish-cages along Sungai Sangga, visit fishing villages which are built with supporting wooden stilts and examine aquaculture industry.
  • Watch a documentary at the Nature Education Centre or the Pusat Eco Pelajaran Kuala Sepetang and learn about the mangrove environment.
  • Participate in the replanting of saplings of Rhizophora and Lenggadai trees carried out by the Perak State Forestry Department under the reforestation programme for this mangrove ecosystem.
HOW TO GO
The Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve is located near Taiping, so if by car, use the North-South Highway and exit through the Changkat Jering or the Taiping Utara tolls.  From Kuala Lumpur, it takes 3 hours, from Ipoh slightly more than an hour and similarly from Penang it is an hour drive.  Keep to the coastal region, pass the Simpang junction and follow road to Matang village. Veer right around the bend and follow road with forests on each side and look for Pejabat Hutan Kecil, Paya Laut, Kuala Sepetang sign on the right.  Turn right and stop at entrance gate to sign forms and get advice from forest rangers.

Since there is taxi service available in the town of Taiping, tourists can also catch a bus from Kuala Lumpur, Penang or Ipoh to this town.  From here, get onto a taxi and go to Matang Nature Education Centre or the Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary or Kampung Dew.

WHERE TO STAY
At the Matang Nature Education Centre, there are 3 chalets, a multi-purpose hall and a campsite located about 10 metres from the riverbank.   The hall is built on silts and can accommodate about 200 people, while the campsite can easily house 100 campers.  There is a common toilet with bathing facilities.  All these and the jetty are connected by the boardwalk.  Campers must bring their own camping gears and tents.  There is no entry fee or charges into Matang forest, but all other activities (such as charcoal, fireflies) require guides and tour fees.  For more information, contact the Matang District Forest Office (tel: 05-8072762 or 05-8075324) in Taiping; or visit website: www.perak.gov.my
Homestay is found in abundance in villages throughout the Matang Mangroves.  

There are homestay inKampung Dew near Simpang (call: Khairul 012-5145023; Azman 019-5788982 or Zul 013-5256508; or visit website: www.fireflyzone.blogspot.com for those who are interested to see the Pulau Kelumpang Prehistoric Archaeological Site in the morning, the charcoal making factories in the day and fireflies in the night.

WHAT TO BRING ALONG

  • Bring along cameras and telescopic lens.
  • Carry binoculars for bird watching and monkey spotting.  
  • Guide books to identify mangrove mammals and birds.
  • Headlights or torches for night activities.
  • Toiletries and towels.
  • Wear multi-functional shoes.
  • Insect repellent spray (which must be environmental friendly).
  • For campers, bring along own camping gears and tents.
WHERE TO EAT
Prawn mee is a specialty of this region especially at Kampung Dew.  Among them is the Warung Makteh Mee Banjir Udang which is located just before the Chuah’s Charcoal Factory about 2 kilometres from the Matang Mangrove Forest.  Another stall is the Mak Jah Mee Udang.  Both of them also serve specially prepare curry mee.

Around this region, there are several Chinese shops serving an assortment of seafood cuisines and seafood porridge.

OTHER TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN VICINITY

  1. Charcoal Production Kilns.
  2. Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary.
  3. Fireflies River Tour.
  4. Pulau Kalumpang Prehistoric Site.                           For more information, call Khairul (012-5145023)
CHARCOAL PRODUCTION KILNS

Take a guided excursion to see how freshly cut trees are stacked and loaded into large baking kilns to produce charcoal.  Fires burn for up to 20 days and temperatures reach a superhot 220°C to dry out green trees into black fuel after leaving it to cool for 8 days.
Using charcoal to heat the water and make steam, there are a few operators offering healthy steam baths to cleanse your skin.  Such treatment is said to be able to kill the germs on your body and relax your body muscles.

HOW TO GO

There are several charcoal production kilns which are located close to each other and at the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve.  Thus, once the visitor has gained access to the mangrove forest, these distinctive charcoal production kilns will not be missed.  Access to the Matang Mangrove Forest has been described above.

WHERE TO STAY
Simple and comfortable accommodation can be sought at the Matang Nature Education Centre or homestay in nearby Malay villages as mentioned above.

KUALA GULA BIRD SANCTUARY  Khairul (012-5145023)

A few kilometres at the northern tip of the Matang mangrove forest lies a large wetland swamp where local and migratory birds flourish. Go see the endangered storks, egrets, herons, kingfishers, bulbuls, doves, woodpeckers, magpies, sunbirds, tailorbirds, swifts, sparrows, kites and migratory birds from the northern hemisphere.
The Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary is among the well-established bird sanctuaries in the Asian region.  It was established in the early 1970’s with the main objective is to protect and conserve the migratory as well as resident bird species.  There are more than 160 species of birds found in the Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary comprising at least 48 species of migratory birds and 118 species of resident or local birds.  The migratory birds such as the Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata), Common Redshank (Tringa totanus), Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia), Mongolian Plovers (Charadrius mongolus), Pacific Goldenplover (Pluvialis fulva), Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos), Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis), Little Egret (Egretta garzetta), Great Egret (Ardea alba), Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus), Black-naped Tern (Sterna sumatrana) come from Siberia, Japan and China during the migratory season from September until April each year. They usually come in large flocks, numbering from several hundreds to several thousands, individuals.

The mangrove swamp forest and a long stretched of mudflat beaches here provide an excellent feeding ground and nesting habitat for these birds.  The mudflat or benthos ecosystem is rich with minute organisms and plankton such as small crabs, crustaceans, annelids and copepods which are rich in protein.  These organisms also provide the nutrients to generate energy the birds require to continue their journey to the south.

Malaysian Nature Society and the Office of the District Forest Ranger hold bird watching events called “Bird Race” annually between the months of September and April, and it is a must of bird watchers to participate in these events.  For more information, visit websites of the Malaysian Nature Society: www.mns.my or the Perak State Forestry Department: www.forestry.gov.my
Tourists can join fishermen in their daily fishing trips, help them to pull up their fishing nets, collect the fishes and shrimps and put them into pails or ice-boxes.  Tourists can also be of privilege to purchase freshly caught fishes and shrimps from the fishermen.

HOW TO GO
On the North-South Highway, exit at the Taiping Utara toll and follow road signage to Kuala Gula.  At Kuala Gula, there is a small Chinese fishing village surrounded with scattered Malay houses.  All around this small fishing village is mangrove forest where bird-watchers and nature lovers can venture in. 


WHERE TO STAY
Simple and comfortable accommodation can be sought at the Matang Nature Education Centre or homestay in nearby Malay villages as mentioned above.

WHERE TO EAT
There are a few Chinese restaurants serving fresh seafood.  There are also a few Malay food outlets selling seafood noodles and rice.

FIREFLIES RIVER TOUR

Nearby communities offer night time boat rides to see the fireflies.  One of the simple natural wonders of mangrove forests, these flashing insects amaze visitors with their sparkling displays.
Kampung Dew is one of the many coastal villages that offer such tours with guides.  For more information, call Khairul (012-5145023), Azman (019-5788782) or Zul (013-5256408); or visit website: http://fireflyzone.blogspot.com
For nature guides and tours, contact the Larut Matang District Forestry Department (Tel: 05-8072762) to organize tours with local guides for ecology or bird-watching and book groups to use the camping and information centre facilities.

HOW TO GO
Kampung Dew is situated about 2 kilometres from the Taiping toll exit of the North-South Highway.  Follow the road signage to Kampung Dew.

WHERE TO STAY
Simple but comfortable homestay can be sought at Kampung Dew, or call Khairul (012-5145023), Azman (019-5788782) or Zul (013-5256408).

WHERE TO EAT
Kampung Dew is famous for its seafood curry mee and prawn mee which are often served together with an icy dessert.

PULAU KELUMPANG PREHISTORIC SITE

Pulau Kelumpang, an island located in the Matang mangroves, is reputed to have the most picturesque mangrove swamp in the world.  A visit to this island is a must for those who wish to have a closer look at nature and learn about the special habitat of the wildlife found here.
According to an archaeological study by the Malaysia Science University or USM, Pulau Kelumpang was found to be inhabited by an early Malay settlement about 1,000 years ago. Their remains and graveyards together with natural and synthetic gem and rock artifacts have been found in Pulau Kelumpang.
As such, this island is an excellent destination for tourists who are interested in nature or archaeology, but only for a day trip because this island does not have accommodation nor food outlets.

HOW TO GO
A boat ride is required to go to Pulau Kelumpang.  Make arrangements with either the office of the District Forest Ranger or negotiate a boat ride with the villagers from the nearby villages.  

WHERE TO STAY
There is no accommodation in island, and camping is not very suitable as there is no fresh water.  Try affordable homestay at nearby Malay villages.

WHERE TO EAT
Sincere there is also no food outlet on this island, visitors are advised to bring along some snacks and bottled drinks.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Taiping – Kuala Sepetang - Bukit Merah 2 Day 1 Night Tour


Taiping – Kuala Sepetang - Bukit Merah 2 Day 1 Night Tour
Minimum 2 persons RM300 per pax
Pick up at any destinations or hotels near Taiping.
Tour as per itinerary.
2.00pm            Pick up
3.00pm            Matang Tin Ore Musuem
4.00pm            Tea Time : Prawn Mee
5.00pm            Mangrove Park
6.00pm            Kuala Sepetang Heritage Trail
7.00pm            Sunset and Seafood Dinner
8.00pm            Fireflies Trip
10.00pm          Night Safari
11.30pm          Check in at hotel (SentosaVilla, Fleminton, SSL Traders, CasaVilla)
8.00am             Pick up at hotel
8.30am             Charcoal factory
10.00am           Rice factory
11.00am           Lunch at Local Malay Restaurant.
12.00noon        Fun at Bukit Merah Water Park
4.00pm             Send off

Not included: Hotel Room

Kuala Sepetang is a coastal town located  15km from Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. The town was formerly known as Port Weld after a former Governor, Frederick Weld. It is a thriving fishing village, and the main jumping-off point to the river mouth community of Kuala Sangga, which is a Chinese fishing community at the river mouth which specializes in fish breeding in cages.  The first railway in Malaysia was built in 1885 from Taiping-Simpang Halt-Port Weld.

Charcoal factory in Matang (Kuala Sepetang) is located right in the middle of a spectacular mangrove forest. Mangrove forest is an important part of the ecosystems around the world and in Malaysia there is fortunately quite some left.
Mangrove Park is part of the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve and  is well known
internationally as a mangrove conservation area. It is fame for the best managed mangrove forest in the world. 

Taiping Lake Gardens is the first public garden established during the British rule in
Malaysia. This beautiful garden is located near Bukit Larut and within the town center and the Taiping Zoo. Join optional tour.

Taiping Zoo: Taiping Zoo is the oldest Zoo in Malaysia. It is one of the major zoological
parks in Malaysia. It has 34 acres (140,000 m2) of space and exhibits various animals such as amphibians, mammals and reptiles to sum up a total of 1300 animals of 180 species.

The Muzium Perak (Perak Museum) is the oldest museum in the Peninsula. The building was completed in 1886, and subsequent additions were made in 1900. There are three collections - anthropology, zoology and local history - with a total of over 3,000 artifacts.

 Weekdays – only with prior arrangement.
 Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
 Booking at least 1 day before departure.
 Booking operation hour : 09:00 – 17:00
 Pick up at Hotel : 08:00

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Future Trip 22 Jun 2012


Bayaran mulai jam 3.00pm
            Lawatan Ke Hutan Pendidikan Paya Laut Matang                             
            Makan mee banjir udang Mak Teh                                                      
            Aktiviti nelayan dan memerhati burung                                   
            Kelip-kelip (Termasuk slide show program kesedaran)             
            Makan malam Nasi Ayam dan air perisa buah                          
            Night Safari                                                                                      
            Sarapan Pagi                                                                                        
            Kilang Arang Kayu dan Kilang Beras                                    
            Taman Tema Air Bukit Merah                                                 
           
Sewa 7 Chalet Seri Cempaka RM60 dan Dorm RM150                               RM570
Saya cadangkan 4 homestay RM600 kerana lebih dekat dan ada air condition.

(Bayaran RM49 kepada rombongan Kelantan adalah tidak termasuk makan, kelip-kelip dan kilang beras)
           
                       
HARI PERTAMA (22/6/12)
8.00 am            Bertolak dari sekolah
12.00 noon       Berhenti rehat di Hentian Rehat dan Rawat Sungai Perak
                        Di sini peserta boleh berehat, solat dan makan tengahari.
2.00 pm           bertolak ke Taiping
3.00 pm           ekspedisi bermula
Bahagi kepada 2 kumpulan 
Kumpulan 1      Lawatan Ke Hutan Pendidikan Paya Laut Matang, Taiping,                                 
                        Makan mee banjir udang Mak The
Kumpulan 2      Belayar (Tour to the fisherman village Students will know about their houses, boats and their way of life.)Tour to the mangrove forest. Guest will know about their special adoption to the salty water and mud. On how they protect the coast line and their economic value.On how they product economy activities to the locals). Menangguk kerang, menangkul ketam. See red eagle catching her prey.

5.30 pm          
Kumpulan 2      Lawatan Ke Hutan Pendidikan Paya Laut Matang, Taiping,                                 
                        Makan mee banjir udang Mak Teh
Kumpulan 1      Belayar (Tour to the fisherman village Students will know about their houses, boats and their way of life.)Tour to the mangrove forest. Guest will know about their special adoption to the salty water and mud. On how they protect the coast line and their economic value.On how they product economy activities to the locals). Menangguk kerang, menangkul ketam. See red eagle catching her prey.

7.00 pm           Makan malam dan solat di dewan makan Pejabat Hutan (nasi ayam)
8.00 pm           Lihat kelip-kelip
10.00pm          ke Zoo Taiping, Perak (night safari)
12.00pm          Balik ke Chalet dan selamat malam
  
HARI KEDUA (23/6/12)

8.00 am            Sarapan di Chalet
9.00 am            Lawatan ke kilang arang Kg Dew dan Kilang Beras
12.00 noon       Makan tengah hari (Own expences at Waterpark Cafeteria Expensive )
                        Restoran depan pintu Lake Town Resonable)
12.00 noon       Taman Tema Air Bukit Merah 
5.00 pm           bertolak pulang ke KL
10.00 pm         di jangka sampai