tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74816061858092454712024-03-23T02:42:27.761-07:00MalsingmapsTreksFinding interesting out of nothing ..adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-6326130492201447752020-06-15T21:52:00.000-07:002020-06-30T18:55:45.656-07:00Hunt for Malaysia's Best Cycling Routes : Batu Arang - Fruit Valley Loop 50km<div>
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This is a <b>50km</b> scenic route where only 5km is along a busy road. The remaining 45km consists of secondary and minor roads which have very little vehicular traffic and a pleasure to pedal on. Don't forget to take selfie stops at the sprawling vistas afforded by the fruit valley. This particular routing skips Batu Arang town - which you can easily detour to sample local favourites like roti goyang and lontong - if you wish. Check out the White House as you ascend out of Batu Arang on your way home.</div>
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<b>Difficulty: Moderate</b></div>
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This is rated by elevation gain over distance and this route has a score of <b>6.71 </b>(the higher the harder it is - as comparison a route up Genting Peras from Batu 18 is rated 8.33)<b>.</b> </div>
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<b>What Does it Feel Like: Hilly</b></div>
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75% of the route will involve cycling at slight grade incline of <b>+1.2% </b>which translates to approximately:</div>
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<li>56.9% of time is spent flat (29.1km) - where the cool shaded palm trees are aka junk miles</li>
<li>15.8% of time descending (10.7km)</li>
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<b>Route Safety Score: 90%</b></div>
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No road is ever safe, but if you are looking for long mileage with less traffic, this route comes highly recommended. Santai riders should be able to complete this between 3 to 3.5 hours (without stops). </div>
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<b>Total Ascent: 414m</b></div>
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<b>Parking : </b>shoplots at Taman Residensi, near Bandar Tasik Puteri. Safe as houses with a 99 Speedmart to stock up on snacks and drinks.<br />
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Disclaimers: this route guide is not intended for serious riders! When 90% of the course is made up of secondary and minor roads - there is no way riders can maintain a high average speed. Serious riders are best served by mileage consisting of main / primary / highway routes. Junk miles for serious riders are precious miles for easy riders.<br />
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adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com0Batu Arang, Selangor, Malaysia3.318961 101.47306723.255553 101.3923862 3.3823689999999997 101.5537482tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-87003091696535878272019-02-24T22:00:00.001-08:002019-02-24T22:10:17.350-08:00Sg. Dua Waterfall - dua thumbs up!The scorching heat of 38 deg C in Klang Valley made us ask the question : <b>where is a relatively nearby waterfall around Klang Valley</b> which fulfils the following conditions:<br />
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1. not packed to the brim with picnickers (and left behind garbage) &<br />
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Question 1 easily rules out a number of favoured spots : Teratak Tekala, Sungai Gabai, Sungai Congkak, Kemensah, Sungai Sendat - which are already packed on normal weekends and which would be even more so with the heat wave. Janda Baik has many viable candidates but finding a spot that flows in a gushing torrent would be a challenge.<br />
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<b>Answer : Sg. Dua Waterfall</b>. Located 75km from city centre, it will take you a bit over an hour to get here via Karak Highway. It will feel "far" because the time you spend on the winding uphill downhill highway but it actually is not - when say compared to the daily 1 hour drive to get from Puchong to the City.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Single but fierce cascade into a medium-sized pool that washes down through ankle height creek</td></tr>
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<b>Driving there : </b>straightforward drive along Karak Highway and through <b>Gombak and Bentong Toll Plazas (</b>passing Genting Highlands, Janda Baik, Bukit Tinggi, Selesa Hill Homes, Bentong exits along the way) and exit just before <b>Karak </b>town.<b> </b>A narrow tarmac road will lead you to an orang asli village (less than 3kms off the Karak highway) to the waterfall. Normal cars can park by the roadside. 4WD can drive <i>down</i> a steep slope which is unpaved and mildy corrugated with deep water channels.<br />
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<b>Cost: </b>There is an orang asli toll gate at the village : RM2.00 per head. Don't quibble over this as the funds are used to keep the site clean - there is a functioning toilet (albeit a very spartan one) and a garbage bin which is emptied regularly by the caretakers. RM10.00 if you want to camp here. You would be encouraged to cross the river and camp on the higher bank in the event of a flash flood. The site looks safe enough 99.99% of the time unless you are lucky enough to experience a 100 year flood during your stay. There is no place to maneuver if it does - short of climbing up the terraces and leaving everything behind. Having said that, I would camp here nevertheless ..<br />
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<b>Thoughts? </b>Adults would find this waterfall a literal blast. The cascade is strong, hard and powderful. There is a rock underneath the water (you need to find it with the help of the rope) which allows you to get up close and personal to the fall - and get a real pounding from the stinging sprays and forceful thumps down your back. It was just super! Or you could just wade in the pool and enjoy the thundering roar from afar .. but really where's the fun in that ..<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This part is deep but there is a narrow rock underneath which the man is standing on - allowing you to stand close to the waterfall. It is NOT shallow directly underneath the fall.</td></tr>
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If you come in a normal car, pack light or spread your load into multiple picnic baskets. Not so easy to be carrying big loads down the slope to the waterfall.<br />
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Anything above 25 pax and the pool would be packed. So come early before the crowd arrives. Leave when they do :)<br />
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Privacy : there is a sprawling orang asli community living here - i do note that they make their rounds often to see if we are being naughty (with our garbage etc) - so don't really expect a fully private camping experience that is truly wild and remote.<br />
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We shall return here next time with a mountain bike. Further up, the road ends and a fire road begins: Felcra oil palm plantation begins. Crying to be ridden and explored!<br />
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<br />adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com4Karak, Pahang, Malaysia3.4339898 101.98635420000005-22.0880447 60.677760200000051 28.9560243 143.29494820000005tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-41190773389891428272017-09-11T20:26:00.001-07:002017-09-11T22:12:27.537-07:00Highways of the Past - River Spirits and Bees<br />
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A trek up an ancient highway still serving communities generations on.<br />
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According to Ustaz Amin, this is a beginner tree for the budding beehive harvester. Usually working in pairs, harvesting is almost exclusively done at night only. Half expecting a scientific explanation on bees being docile at night - but no. It is so that the climbers can't see how far they can fall. Advanced harvesters will climb trees that go as high as 150 to 200 feet and no matter how seasoned they are - they all do it at night so they don't see how high up they have climbed!<br />
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Sit down with the locals and they can tell you tales which stretches back to their ancestors decades ago regarding this very tree situated where 2 rivers meet. Days before the advent of modern medicine, many will discard ill and dark spirits that are believed to be responsible for ailments that afflicts members of the family. Part of the trunk has been cut in pieces and left in the water but even the Great Flood of 2014 did not move those pieces - when the river broke its banks and flooded nearby villages up to roof level. You can take a boat ride and creep yourself out by looking at those very pieces today.<br />
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There are still communities (out of their own volition) that are cut off from modern civilisation where the sole mode of transport is by boat. This private jetty operated by the Health Ministry will be put into action whenever there is a medical situation upstream.<br />
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#KualaMedang #BeautifulMalaysia #hiddengems #heritage #highwayofthepast #historysoonforgottenadilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-40431203635402566972017-08-02T21:06:00.002-07:002017-08-03T19:34:18.172-07:00The Most Interesting Thing About Kuala Dipang town is ...... there is NO town!<br />
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Continuing where we left off from our previous <a href="http://treks.malsingmaps.com/2017/07/chenderiang-draco-nature-park-and.html" target="_blank">Chenderiang</a> post - if you continue heading northwards, you will eventually punch out back on Route 1 near Jeram. Route A119 is punctuated with orang asli settlements spawning from POS Dipang. It's a super quiet road that snakes underneath PLUS Highway before doubling back towards Route 1. Kuala Dipang is signposted to be some 20 odd kms away from Chenderiang along A119.<br />
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And lo and behold - after 20 kms, there is no Kuala Dipang town! The signages disappear and the next town you come across is Jeram.<br />
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<b>Kuala Dipang</b><br />
Decades ago the town had old prewar shophouses - but any remnants of this past era has long since been eradicated.<br />
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It used to be a Royal town - the branch of family Tun Raja Mohar & Gen Raja Rashid whose leader was exiled to the Seychelles by the British. It had a Malay school which uniquely, taught up to Standard 6 where most Malay schools only served up to Standard 5. Those in Standard 6 were the brightest students who would then go on to Sultan Idris Teacher's College and become teachers themselves.<br />
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The town in which there is no town to speak of. Nak ambik gambar pun tak boleh since there are no town, shops, facilities! A fortunate stumble that allowed us to delve into a time where history may soon forget ..<br />
<br />adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-39361484855990243592017-07-24T03:17:00.001-07:002017-07-24T22:04:59.760-07:00Chenderiang, Draco Nature Park and Durians 2017Chenderiang - a name that is seen many times in my lifetime but never have - set foot on until almost 5 decades later.<br />
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Accessible via Tapah exit off the PLUS Highway (2 hours from Kuala Lumpur), Chenderiang is also not on Route 1 - which means, it has always been a sleepy hollow town even before the advent of PLUS Highway. And it shows - an exceedingly short single street town that serves a 20,000 odd population - there's the customary tuck shop, a few restaurants and not much else. Your best bet for supplies would still be Tapah for your 7 Eleven or KFC fixes.<br />
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<b>WHY (for majority of visitors)</b><br />
Most folks come to Chenderiang to head to <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=7&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjch47sy6HVAhVDm5QKHefIBj8QFghFMAY&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftourismperakmalaysia.com%2Four-destination%2Flata-kinjang-waterfall%2F&usg=AFQjCNE1bntRSRvgZETM4ofa-55ADFg5eg" target="_blank">Lata Kinjang</a> - one of the tallest waterfalls in Peninsular Malaysia with its majestic vertical falls and cascades that is visible from PLUS highway as you drive northwards. But it is packed .. and too commercialised .. and on bad days may have cleanliness issues with the less civic-conscious picknickers (but the same can be said to most popular picnic spots in Malaysia unfortunately).<br />
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<b>WHY (for the durian tegar crowd)</b><br />
In July 2017, the local durian kampung (not those expensive musang kings) harvest is dire nationwide. Due to the unseasonally hot weather, the blooming flowers were not able to last through long periods of rainless days. Except pockets of Perak .. like Chenderiang! With the right friends, you should be able to connect with the local orang asli for durians from their farms from the hills. It is not abundant - but enough to entertain your friends and families over the next few days with<i> durio zibethinus </i>scented flatulence ..<br />
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<b>WHY (for the author personally)</b><br />
It was for the river. Honestly, forget Lata Kinjang with its packed car park, crowded picnic spots and a river source which passes through many many orang asli villages upstream. It's all safe for sure by the time the water reaches the picnickers downstream but there's a little gem of an alternative about 10 minutes away from the turn off to Lata Kinjang : Draco Nature Camp.<br />
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And yes - to map the way to Draco Nature Camp :) . Currently Waze and Google Maps are unable to route to the correct location of DNC (July 2017) so you have to ask locals for directions at the point where the routing ends (which ends at Kem PLKN).<br />
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<b>Draco Nature Camp</b><br />
Nestled at the foothills of Sungai Salu Forest Reserve, DNC sits on aboriginal ancestral land. There is zero population upstream (nor any orang asli settlements) hence the river is nothing short of fabulous. In terms of mineral water clarity of its water - it ranks right up there with the rivers found at <a href="http://treks.malsingmaps.com/2016/12/the-rough-guide-pos-betau-pos-lenjang.html?m=1" target="_blank">POS Titom</a> which requires a few hours of traipsing in a 4WD. DNC is accessible without much drama.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The river skirts around the property anti-clockwise through a series of gradual cascades - plenty of places to bathe</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perfect place to consume your secret stash of durians</td></tr>
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DNC is spartan. It has only 1 event cum dining cum open sleeping quarters hall and 4 toilets but my - they are squeaky clean toilets which rivals even those found in city homes. No grimy walls, no icky flooring, no questionably looking stains or toilet bowls which seemed to have been constructed during WWII. You know how some toilets you wanna walk in with your eyes blurred and want to get out of even before you have finished evacuating that last few millilitres of ... you get my drift. Well I can tell you - as of July 2017 - from a guy who habitually checks out toilets of every accommodation before saying yes - DNC toilets get 2 thumbs up. For the weekend warriors, clean toilets go a heck of a longg way to making a stay enjoyable. <br />
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DNC is operated by Mr Hisham, a nature guide himself and you can check out their <a href="https://m.facebook.com/Draco-Nature-Camp-773539089404179/" target="_blank">FB page</a>.<br />
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As far as a glamping site goes - it gets top marks.<br />
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<b>Visiting the top of Lata Kinjang</b><br />
There have been numerous fatal accidents involving visitors having a look at the edge at the top of Lata Kinjang - so this is not an activity we would recommend so tengok pictures sudah la ye ... there is a visible trail that requires minimal scrambling down to the edge of the waterfall.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They were not kidding when they named it "Mini Hydro station"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Resident cats of Masjid Jamik Rahmaniah, Chenderiang </td></tr>
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<br />adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-9992088524608158682016-12-14T00:48:00.004-08:002016-12-14T01:12:28.810-08:00The Rough Guide - POS Betau, POS Lenjang, POS Titom. Difficulty Rating : Challenging to Hard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>This is a guide for those willing to <strike>risk</strike> try going to these places without the support of an expedition. Before attempting some of the harder tracks, you should have a recovery kit handy and ensure that your vehicle is in good nick. We always support the maxim of "Travel in Numbers" and never take unnecessary risks.</i><br />
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<b>Executive Summary:</b><br />
Conditions as at <b>12/2016</b>. At least an SUV with AT tires. You may attempt this using HT tires but only do so during the dry season because the mud can be quite deep at parts. Challenging offroad course of over 30km going deep into the mountains. Some superlative scenery beckons with pristine clear rivers and creeks. If you take the shortcut, you will need to do a river crossing with your vehicle.<br />
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<b>Description</b><br />
Trailhead begins at Pos Betau. From Gombak tollplaza, it is a 2 hour drive 154km north of Kuala Lumpur.<br />
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Two routes to choose from that will take you to Pos Lenjang and Pos Titom.<br />
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<b>Option 1 : Pos Betau - Pos Lenjang (32.4km) (Pink route)</b><br />
The traditional route of choice of 32.4km which will take some 3.5 hours to cover - it is slow going due to the bad condition of the track. Some parts are paved (or what's left of it) It is deeply scarred by ruts, water channels, collapsed sections and a whole lot of mud. You will pass many orang asal villages at the tail end of the route and will be greeted with some breathtaking scenery.<br />
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Other main challenges are the mud pools and some exceedingly steep sections which has 2 different levels of grip.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Uneven with track dropping steeply on either side. A good height clearance is essential.</td></tr>
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<b>Option 2 : Route 102 - Pos Lenjang (41.8km) (Orange route + leftover pink)</b><br />
It's 16.8km tarmac detour on Route 102 (road to Ringlet) plus 25km offroad. So although appearing to be longer, the 16.8km tarmac road can be despatched in 12mins or less. The 25km offroad segment will cost you only 1.5 hours for a grand saving of over 1 hour over Option 1.<br />
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The caveat is that it involves a short river crossing that is slightly above waist deep. The use of this route is also totally dependent on the weather. The bridge at Pos Betau along Route 102 will tell you if you are able to attempt this route : look at the water levels of Jelai River. If it is swollen or turbid, take Option 1.<br />
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The good news is that it bypasses 18km of bad roads of Option 1 - leaving you with just a further 14.4km to go. At this point - the track is in significantly better condition as you would be greeted with many orang asal villages. This is the route of choice of the locals when weather permits.<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSRXB2S1NV4" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSRXB2S1NV4</a><br />
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<b>Pos Titom</b><br />
The road to Pos Titom is concreted all the way. Once you hit the junction to Pos Titom, it's a straightforward fuss free, no unwanted challenges drive.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Road to Pos Titom</td></tr>
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<b>Vital Stats :</b><br />
<b>Option 1 Pos Betau - Pos Lenjang </b><br />
Distance : 32.4km<br />
Total ascent : 1294m<br />
*MSM Trail Difficulty Rating : 19 out of 35.<br />
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<b>Option 2 : Route 102 - Pos Lenjang</b><br />
Distance : 41.8km<br />
Offroad segment : 25km<br />
Offroad total ascent : 988m<br />
*MSM Trail Difficulty Rating : 22 out of 35.<br />
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Comparison scoring : <b>Pos Senderut</b> (tested in 11/2016) :11 out of 35.<br />
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Option 2 quicker and shorter on the offroad segments but harder due to river crossing.<br />
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Rating score is based on 7 categories : distance offroad, vehicle requirements, tire requirements, elevation gain over distance, track width, surface conditions and obstacles.<br />
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This route has already been coded into the raw map and would appear in the next compiled release of malsingmaps.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is Pos Lenjang</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bukit Kene Api in the distance</td></tr>
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<br />adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-11173702352786654832016-10-21T01:53:00.000-07:002016-10-21T05:05:14.267-07:00Kuala Medang - the Ikea of Pahang!What does Kuala Medang have in common with meatballs? Read on to find out ..<br>
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In the spirit of looking for "something out of nothing", we randomly chose Kuala Medang out of a hat. As coincidence would have it, we are also well acquainted with a gentleman who hails from Sungai Koyan : the closest civilisation to Kuala Medang. Having grown up there since a child, we asked him what's in Medang? To which he replied, "why would you even consider going to that dead place?" Thus evaporated what little hope we had for this town.<br>
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<b>WHERE:</b><br>
This little hamlet is located 50km west of Kuala Lipis or 60km north of Raub (approximately 170kms if you are coming from Kuala Lumpur). The only way here is to pass through Sungai Koyan. This satellite town is where - if you take a left you ascend to Ringlet (mind you - this is an absolutely beautiful piece of road where for some brief moments you are led to believe you are driving up some distant European mountains during summer) - or take right and <i>lalu jalan kelapa sawit</i> and head towards Kuala Lipis.<br>
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Like most of the population, not everyone will follow the path of the straight and narrow where Kuala Medang lies : straight past Sg Koyan. It being a cul-de-sac with no through roads to anywhere else, you can be forgiven to label it as a dead end town. Who goes to dead end places anyway? Folks from Sweden apparently!<br>
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<b>The Swedes love Kuala Medang they way they love meatballs </b><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clockwise from right : Sg Koyan Mosque, MSM Vancation Mobile, suspension bridge at POS Pantos and durians which are flat-rate RM2.50 a piece.</td></tr>
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What's here?<br>
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<li>Durians (when in season) and other local fruits</li>
<li>Madu kelulut (a type of honey) </li>
<li>Sambal hitam</li>
<li>Crystal clear peaceful river (if you can find it -which you will in our map :)) </li>
<li>Lovely MTB riding opportunities here : from tiny village roads, to fire roads to logging tracks of undulating elevation. And riding up towards POS Pantos will provide a challenge for the weekend warrior riders.</li>
<li>Raw yellow noodles and bunch of other small cottage industries. </li>
<li>Cool settings amidst scenic country-side, resting at the foothills of the mountain range</li>
<li>And if you're in a big group, the locals can arrange for your pleasure : bamboo rafting activities, top spinning and mengemping (process of making rice flakes) - amongst others. I confess that I myself have not witnessed top spinning since I was a boy! </li>
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And it is these stuffs which brings multiple families all the way from Sweden : twice a year, every year since forever! And most of us Malaysians, don't even know or heard of the place until .. um .... 2016! Such a shame.<br>
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<b>POS Pantos</b><br>
Kuala Medang is fringed by small villages, Kg. Serau and POS Pantos orang asli settlement and further sliced by, as far as we can tell : 3 rivers : Sungai Jelai, Sungai Telom and Sungai Jelai Kecil.<br>
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The two big rivers serve as the main artery for the orang asli settlers to boat upstream to their fruit plantations far into the hinterland. And if you visit during the right season .. you will find the locals will boat downstream and bring down their bounty of durians!<br>
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Our Government built concrete houses with electricity and water for the orang asli. But they will, invariably build their wooden hut next to it. Folklore has it, many will fall sick and die living in these brick homes. The reality however is far from it : they do it mostly because they need soil flooring to do their wood-fire cooking - something they can't do in their concrete homes without burning a hole through the ceiling. Based on a barter economy system, they also rely almost exclusively on their crops for income. So when times are tough, they can't afford to purchase cooking gas - they resort to wood fires as how their ancestors have done for generations before this.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Typical DIY home extension project </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gimme them durians already!! Orang asli settlers bringing fruits from their orchards upstream.</td></tr>
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<b>WHY?</b><br>
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Unfortunately it is sufficiently off the beaten path that not many would venture here - which - fortunately means, Kuala Medang is still very much tourist free : and free from all the rubbish and large crowds that come with it.<br>
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Also when the durians are flat-rate RM2.50 per piece and you have rivers like this to bathe in whilst watching the durian seeds float away .. this is a tranquil piece of real estate worthy of its price of admission.<br>
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At the same time you can do a bit of charity (and some soul searching for our ipad generation children) by spending time with the orang asli at Pos Pantos. This is meatball country as far as the Swedes are concerned, so it's no wonder their make their bi-annual sojourn here far far away from Kuala Lumpur to stay and live with the locals at the many many homestays here. For them, it is an experience like nothing they can find at home - so where does that put us where home is already here in our own backyard which we do not even know to exist? Hmm ..<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peaceful and priceless</td></tr>
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<b>Places to Stay</b><div>
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<li>Homestays (plenty to choose from) starts from RM60 per pax inclusive of 3 meals per day cooked by your homestay host. Contact : 013 961 0800</li>
<li>the only riverside chalet (RM180 per chalet @ Oct 2016 prices : a bit pricey in our estimation) - no contact available but look for the caretaker living across the road on a hill.</li>
<li>cabin stay (RM80 per cabin @ Oct 2016 prices - a fair deal especially for the cabins located near Sungai Jelai Kecil) Contact : 012 325 5391 and </li>
<li>camping (RM10 per head) - with electricity, fresh water, toilet support and a beautiful river. Contact : 012 963 9065</li>
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Camping for the win!<br>
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.. you so happen do come this way - do consider bringing along used but still good to wear clothes : stick to T-shirts, shorts, jackets, pants. Leave behind dresses, baju kurungs, skirts which they have no need (nor the occasion for). Orang asli are dimunitive in size generally - so we're talking sizes XS to M. Unwanted toys are also much welcomed by the POS Pantos community. There are plenty of children here so a packet of Maggi or Mamee for each of them is like gold for them.<br>
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<br></div>adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com7Kampung Kuala Medang, 27650 Sungai Koyan, Pahang, Malaysia4.2881264334785172 101.804037094116214.2802094334785172 101.79395209411621 4.2960434334785171 101.81412209411621tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-2797771683438244542016-07-17T20:10:00.000-07:002017-08-02T20:41:59.710-07:00Sungai Pauh Campsite, Cameron HighlandsWhen you are young, foolish and in love - you would book yourself at Ye Olde Smokehouse at RM700+ per night. But if you're unable to tick any two out of the three above - we present to you Sg Pauh Campsite.<br />
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Well you would think it being only 2 weeks into Raya season 2016, the campsite would be bereft of campers as the entire nation drowns itself in unabated gluttony at various open houses. Apparently not as every inch of camp space over weekends was spoken for all through July and well into August. Considering Sg Pauh has a very large campsite footprint that can accomodate well over 150 heads - it seems that many like minded folks who are willing to forgo their ketupats and rendangs over this festive season.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A good base for exploring outlying nature trails</td></tr>
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This is the favoured "base camp" for those wanting to trek up Gunung Berembun and for the less adventurous - to explore the surrounding nature trails - in cool sub-20 temperature settings.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lower East campsite</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lower West Campsite - the structures comprise of M/F toilets and a surau.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Upper tier campsite before the arrival of 2 more camping parties</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An open stage and wakaf for those preferring hammocks</td></tr>
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<b>What You Need to Know (based July 2016):</b><br />
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<li>the campsite is well illuminated with incan lighting at night with optional power source for charging devices (speak to the Ranger for the latter);</li>
<li>it has shower and toilet facilities - which (just!) passes the "functional" test. Expectations vary but you'd be wise to be lower yours to its minimum settings i.e. convenient to have if you need to do "major banking deposit" but it is dirty and in serious need of maintenance .. buat blur mata and quickly do your business;</li>
<li>it has a well-equipped surau;</li>
<li>a small creek separates the the facilities from the campsite;</li>
<li>that small creek has occasionally turned into a raging torrent (flash flood), in which case, relocate your vehicles post haste before the water floats them downstream for you.</li>
<li>it's a bargain at RM5 per head;</li>
<li>the campsite is clean and well-manicured;</li>
<li>back to the toilet thing - it's all about perspectives. For every camper, the most valuable asset is to have a nearby water source. View the toilets as that and you'd be alright. And that you don't have to dig soil into the night when you have bowel movements. See? It doesn't sound so bad already.</li>
<li>depending on how lucky you are - the carpark can be anything from 30 seconds to 4 minutes away to the campsite. Err .. just ignore the signages and you drive in ..</li>
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Bottomline : if you are thinking of camping in Cameron Highlands, this site is recommended. And yep, we'd come back here again,</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Home for the night!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sungai Pauh</td></tr>
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adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-37620970026031522052016-07-10T22:47:00.002-07:002016-07-10T22:49:21.376-07:00Balik Kampung 2016!<div dir="ltr">
Happy holidays and safe travels! </div>
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Millenials and Gen-Y perhaps won't miss these moments but for the Baby Boomers and Gen X-er's, these are what defined our childhood years. #Throwback.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This house can sleep 70 pax easily. 100+ if you're pushing and lay down carpet on the porch!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Night orchestras which go on till 4 am in the morning - meriam buluh a.k.a. meriam pokok kelapa</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When the entire brood has descended home.. you need all the toilets you can have - the ubiquitous, icy cold water out-house toilets!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kampong fare - simple yet fulfilling</td></tr>
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Revision: 46648<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Thursday, 21 April, 2016 10:35:26 AM<br />
Message:<br />
Update/add roads, pois, polys, around Kg Jln Kebun Timur area.<br />
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Revision: 46646<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Thursday, 21 April, 2016 8:52:52 AM<br />
Message:<br />
Hooked up south of Bdr Putera 2 to Jln Kebun<br />
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Revision: 46644<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Wednesday, 20 April, 2016 4:22:55 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Roads and polys around Jln Kebun vicinity.<br />
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Revision: 46642<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Wednesday, 20 April, 2016 1:15:42 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates around Jln Rajion Klang.<br />
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Revision: 46641<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Wednesday, 20 April, 2016 12:33:55 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Road names for most of Bdr Putera 2.<br />
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Revision: 46640<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Wednesday, 20 April, 2016 12:14:02 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Finish up with pois and house polys for Bdr Putera 2.<br />
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Author: Banban<br />
Date: Wednesday, 20 April, 2016 10:28:53 AM<br />
Message:<br />
Roads from scratch for Bdr Putera 2.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46638<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Wednesday, 20 April, 2016 12:14:39 AM<br />
Message:<br />
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Revision: 46637<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Wednesday, 20 April, 2016 12:13:02 AM<br />
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Revision: 46636<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Tuesday, 19 April, 2016 10:31:25 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Update/add roads, pois, polys, around Bdr Putera housing area.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46635<br />
Author: JasonLee<br />
Date: Tuesday, 19 April, 2016 1:23:30 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Added 2 POI at N5°27.5026' E100°18.7743'<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300121-Penang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46634<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Tuesday, 19 April, 2016 10:50:00 AM<br />
Message:<br />
Minor edit to previous one.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300065-KualaLumpur.mp<br />
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Revision: 46633<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Tuesday, 19 April, 2016 10:36:58 AM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added roads, pois, polys, around Sg Tua housing area.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300065-KualaLumpur.mp<br />
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Revision: 46632<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Tuesday, 19 April, 2016 12:14:47 AM<br />
Message:<br />
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Revision: 46631<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Tuesday, 19 April, 2016 12:13:48 AM<br />
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Revision: 46630<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Tuesday, 19 April, 2016 12:03:01 AM<br />
Message:<br />
mtpp auto commit (mtpp)<br />
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Revision: 46629<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Monday, 18 April, 2016 10:47:09 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Tmn Selayang Permata from scratch.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300065-KualaLumpur.mp<br />
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Revision: 46628<br />
Author: miezarnd<br />
Date: Monday, 18 April, 2016 7:38:54 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Update roads in Sepang @ 2.67956 101.73488<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300066-Putrajaya.mp<br />
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Revision: 46627<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Monday, 18 April, 2016 3:57:42 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Improved alignment of FT08 and FT218 and edit/update pois along it.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300072-Genting.mp<br />
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Revision: 46626<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Monday, 18 April, 2016 11:48:16 AM<br />
Message:<br />
Improved alignment of Jln Ulu Yam-Sg Tua and outline of Batu Dam Lake.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300065-KualaLumpur.mp<br />
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Revision: 46625<br />
Author: miezarnd<br />
Date: Monday, 18 April, 2016 3:39:44 AM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates around Sepang & Sungai Pelek<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300066-Putrajaya.mp<br />
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Revision: 46624<br />
Author: miezarnd<br />
Date: Monday, 18 April, 2016 1:50:36 AM<br />
Message:<br />
Add & re-align roads & POIs along Tanjung Sepat Town<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46623<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Monday, 18 April, 2016 12:13:40 AM<br />
Message:<br />
mtpp auto commit (mtpp)<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300065-KualaLumpur.mp<br />
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Revision: 46622<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Monday, 18 April, 2016 12:03:31 AM<br />
Message:<br />
mtpp auto commit (mtpp)<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300087-Kuantan.mp<br />
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Revision: 46621<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Monday, 18 April, 2016 12:02:46 AM<br />
Message:<br />
mtpp auto commit (mtpp)<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300072-Genting.mp<br />
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Revision: 46620<br />
Author: miezarnd<br />
Date: Sunday, 17 April, 2016 11:57:22 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Add & re-align roads & POIs along Jalan Morib - Batu Laut<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46619<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Sunday, 17 April, 2016 7:01:55 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Improved alignment of Jln Ulu Yam-Sg Tua and edit/update pois along it.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300065-KualaLumpur.mp<br />
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Revision: 46618<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Sunday, 17 April, 2016 5:53:44 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates of and along Jln Ulu Yam-Sg Tua.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300072-Genting.mp<br />
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Revision: 46617<br />
Author: miezarnd<br />
Date: Sunday, 17 April, 2016 2:58:43 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Add roads & POIs in Tg Selangor & Kuala Pahang @ 3.532608 103.443330<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300087-Kuantan.mp<br />
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Revision: 46616<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Sunday, 17 April, 2016 11:10:50 AM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates of and along Jln Ulu Yam-Sg Tua.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300072-Genting.mp<br />
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Revision: 46615<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Sunday, 17 April, 2016 8:00:24 AM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates of and along Jln Ulu Yam-Sg Tua.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300072-Genting.mp<br />
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Revision: 46614<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Sunday, 17 April, 2016 12:02:28 AM<br />
Message:<br />
mtpp auto commit (mtpp)<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300072-Genting.mp<br />
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Revision: 46613<br />
Author: onetree710<br />
Date: Saturday, 16 April, 2016 7:21:09 PM<br />
Message:<br />
update POI at 3.118350 101.637060<br />
delete POI at 3.118140 101.642890<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300065-KualaLumpur.mp<br />
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Revision: 46612<br />
Author: onetree710<br />
Date: Saturday, 16 April, 2016 12:32:16 PM<br />
Message:<br />
update POI at 4.865520 100.734560<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300112-Taiping.mp<br />
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Revision: 46611<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Saturday, 16 April, 2016 10:01:06 AM<br />
Message:<br />
Few pois of resort along Jln Ulu Yam-Sg Tua.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300072-Genting.mp<br />
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Revision: 46610<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Saturday, 16 April, 2016 12:14:07 AM<br />
Message:<br />
mtpp auto commit (mtpp)<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46609<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Saturday, 16 April, 2016 12:02:42 AM<br />
Message:<br />
mtpp auto commit (mtpp)<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300087-Kuantan.mp<br />
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Revision: 46608<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Friday, 15 April, 2016 8:47:48 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added roads, pois, polys, around Sect 32 Kota Kemuning.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46607<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Friday, 15 April, 2016 7:52:55 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added roads, pois, polys, around Sect 32 Kota Kemuning.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46606<br />
Author: miezarnd<br />
Date: Friday, 15 April, 2016 5:26:02 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Add Taman Jambu & Taman Jambu Jaya, Langgar @ 3.533399 103.379233<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300087-Kuantan.mp<br />
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Revision: 46605<br />
Author: JasonLee<br />
Date: Friday, 15 April, 2016 4:29:57 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Edited label of POI at N5°24.7350' E100°19.7112'<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300121-Penang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46604<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Friday, 15 April, 2016 4:07:37 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added roads, pois, polys, around Sect 32 Kota Kemuning.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46603<br />
Author: miezarnd<br />
Date: Friday, 15 April, 2016 12:55:21 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Taman Tanah Putih 1, 2, 3 in Peramu<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300087-Kuantan.mp<br />
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Revision: 46602<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Friday, 15 April, 2016 12:26:49 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added roads, pois, polys, around Sect 32 Kota Kemuning.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46600<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Friday, 15 April, 2016 11:24:02 AM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added roads, house polys, around Kota Kemuning golf course.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46599<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Friday, 15 April, 2016 9:46:47 AM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added roads, house polys, around Kota Kemuning golf course.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46598<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Friday, 15 April, 2016 12:14:09 AM<br />
Message:<br />
mtpp auto commit (mtpp)<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46597<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Friday, 15 April, 2016 12:02:43 AM<br />
Message:<br />
mtpp auto commit (mtpp)<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300087-Kuantan.mp<br />
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Revision: 46596<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Thursday, 14 April, 2016 8:37:25 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added roads, house polys, around Kota Kemuning golf course.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46595<br />
Author: miezarnd<br />
Date: Thursday, 14 April, 2016 7:06:09 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Add roads & POIs in Taman Mentiga Jaya & Taman Intan, Peramu<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300087-Kuantan.mp<br />
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Revision: 46594<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Thursday, 14 April, 2016 5:25:16 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added roads, pois, polys, around Sect 33 Shah Alam and Kota Kemuning.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46592<br />
Author: miezarnd<br />
Date: Thursday, 14 April, 2016 1:27:09 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Add roads & POIs in around Taman Perdana, Pekan @ 3.543894 103.386069<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300087-Kuantan.mp<br />
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Revision: 46591<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Thursday, 14 April, 2016 1:20:44 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added roads, pois, polys, around Sect 33/17 Shah Alam.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46590<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Thursday, 14 April, 2016 12:59:13 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added roads, pois, polys, improved alignments around Sect 28 Shah Alam.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46589<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Thursday, 14 April, 2016 10:40:45 AM<br />
Message:<br />
Kelana Jaya LRT2 line and Kingsley International School poi, poly and roads.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46588<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Thursday, 14 April, 2016 12:15:16 AM<br />
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Revision: 46587<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Thursday, 14 April, 2016 12:14:36 AM<br />
Message:<br />
mtpp auto commit (mtpp)<br />
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Revision: 46586<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Thursday, 14 April, 2016 12:13:36 AM<br />
Message:<br />
mtpp auto commit (mtpp)<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300065-KualaLumpur.mp<br />
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Revision: 46585<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Thursday, 14 April, 2016 12:03:28 AM<br />
Message:<br />
mtpp auto commit (mtpp)<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300087-Kuantan.mp<br />
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Revision: 46584<br />
Author: miezarnd<br />
Date: Wednesday, 13 April, 2016 7:00:25 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Add roads & POIs in Kawasan Perindustrian Peramu & Perumahan Dato Shahbandar @ 3.53928 103.38288<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300087-Kuantan.mp<br />
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Revision: 46583<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Wednesday, 13 April, 2016 6:50:11 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Ampang PH LRT Line up to Putra Heights.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300067-Klang.mp<br />
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Revision: 46582<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Wednesday, 13 April, 2016 6:17:59 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added, improved alignments of roads, rail line, pois, polys, along Ampang PH LRT Line.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300066-Putrajaya.mp<br />
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Revision: 46581<br />
Author: miezarnd<br />
Date: Wednesday, 13 April, 2016 3:01:39 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Roads & POIs for Kg Tanjung Medang Hilir @ 3.544724 103.333714<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300087-Kuantan.mp<br />
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Revision: 46580<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Wednesday, 13 April, 2016 12:24:23 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added, improved alignments of roads, rail line, pois, polys, along Ampang PH LRT Line.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300065-KualaLumpur.mp<br />
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Revision: 46578<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Wednesday, 13 April, 2016 10:28:17 AM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added, improved alignments of roads, rail line, pois, polys, along Ampang PH LRT Line.<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300065-KualaLumpur.mp<br />
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Revision: 46577<br />
Author: mtpp<br />
Date: Wednesday, 13 April, 2016 12:13:12 AM<br />
Message:<br />
mtpp auto commit (mtpp)<br />
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Revision: 46576<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Tuesday, 12 April, 2016 11:32:12 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Improved alignments of roads on LDP near Puteri IC Puchong.<br />
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Revision: 46575<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Tuesday, 12 April, 2016 8:38:12 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added roads, pois, polys, improved alignments around PFCC Puchong.<br />
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Revision: 46574<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Tuesday, 12 April, 2016 4:21:58 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added roads, pois, polys, improved alignments around Persiaran Alam Damai.<br />
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Revision: 46572<br />
Author: miezarnd<br />
Date: Tuesday, 12 April, 2016 2:00:46 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Tertinggal huruf "U" plak @ 3.184870 101.459310<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300068-KualaSelangor.mp<br />
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Revision: 46571<br />
Author: miezarnd<br />
Date: Tuesday, 12 April, 2016 12:34:23 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Budiman Valley U15, Shah Alam @ 3.184873 101.459305<br />
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Modified : /sources/trunk/01300068-KualaSelangor.mp<br />
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Revision: 46570<br />
Author: Banban<br />
Date: Tuesday, 12 April, 2016 12:19:29 PM<br />
Message:<br />
Updates/added roads, pois, polys, improved alignments around Tmn Len Seng.<br />
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<br />adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-55168128863038589392016-04-20T08:02:00.001-07:002016-04-20T18:09:06.652-07:00Coleman - Now is the time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Coleman Malaysia has officially opened at Sunway Pyramid in the second week of April 2016. This marks the end of UFL who was the official distributor of Coleman products here for many many years. </div>
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If you are a gear snob, Coleman is not exactly the brand you'd associate yourself for sexy ultra-light hiking gear but they do make some great products for casual car camping and picnic. So now is the time to pick up some great deals on excess UFL stocks still floating in the market. In some cases you stand to save in excess of 40%. For example, today there are 2 kinds of coolers sold under the Coleman brand - one is the lower priced made in China coolers (tumblers and the sort) and their Made in USA coolers - which unless you are comparing to Esky - are some of the best in the business. </div>
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These are some of the stuffs we picked up recently. To be fair, we will only post prices WE PAID. So if you walk into a Coleman dealer post UFL days, you can compare the prices and be the judge yourself.</div>
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Once UFL supplies dry out, expect to pay a lot more. The time is now! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Price paid RM 155.00</td></tr>
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<br />adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-55249822109710953882016-04-20T01:08:00.002-07:002016-04-20T01:43:01.133-07:00Abandoned Golf & Country Club - Fraser's HillJust past Jeriau Falls, just keep going up the hill. Some parts may be overgrown with tall weeds but small vehicles should be able to pass through. Finally you will reach here. Pic timestamp is Q3 2015.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nature reclaims what was once taken by man.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of CPC lying around dating to 1995 when major turfing works were being done</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The world about us would be desolate except for the world within us - </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another case of one day they all "got up and left"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Until the day an investor comes and saves the day .. it's adieu for now.</td></tr>
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Read our other <a href="http://treks.malsingmaps.com/2014/09/summerset-colonial-hotels-and-villa-in.html" target="_blank">abandoned buildings</a> discoveries.</div>
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adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-55543311783455709192016-04-19T06:00:00.001-07:002016-04-20T00:06:30.533-07:00Glamping in Janda Baik<div dir="ltr">
Zaini's Guest House is just over an hour away from Kuala Lumpur and is a perfect location to introduce the young ones to the joys of camping.</div>
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They charge a token RM 10 per head (Rm6 for kids) to use the campsite. Given that the place is idyllic with 2 rivers running through it and super clean, it's a real bargain. The fee covers your use of the facilities including the toilet and shower facilities, open common kitchen (fully stocked with pots and pans, utensils, cooking oil, sauces and working fridge and freezer. You could bring raw materials and cook there. </div>
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This is the perfect setting to teach your kids some rudimentary camp craft such as fire building, rigging up fly sheets, camping knots and sleeping under the stars. These are the memories that they will long remember way into adulthood!</div>
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Sprawled amongst manicured grass</div>
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A nicely rigged flysheet and everyone decided to sleep outside the tent for the night!</div>
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Date acquired Feb 2015. Price Yen980 which at that time translated to about RM30.00.</div>
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This won an award some years back. Having dabbled with a couple of pocket torches which are fueled by gas and found that all do their job but the drawback is having to buy gas refill (those red canisters which are used to refill lighters) - which is all fine and good when you're at home - different story when you're on the road.</div>
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Now you have all the benefits of a portable flame torch with easily found tuck shop lighters. Easily found anywhere around the world.</div>
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Note that the SOTO has been designed to be used with a lighter whose dimension is different (longer) from what we find in Malaysia. Some improvisation is required when the provided lighter runs out of fuel. Check out the pic below on how.</div>
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Verdict 5/5. Essential camping gear to get that fire / barbie / mozzie coil going. <br />
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Alternative RM1.10 Aladdin lighter. Use a half layer cotton tissue to pad the bottom of SOTO. The shorter Aladdin will now be a perfect fit.</div>
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Well I for one, do not like running too much on the road : speedy vehicles aside, there is always that kerb you have to hop on, or the lane you have to cross and the narrow verges you have to contend with between grass and tarmac at Kenny Hills. Also I cannot stomach 14 laps of Taman Tasik Perdana ..bosan! And! I don't like repeating scenery .. <br />
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So I have devised Putrajaya 30KM. Route stats in numbers:<br />
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<li>30.03 : distance in KM for a giant route </li>
<li>6.5km - the total distance on the very quiet triple carriage Lebuh Wadi Ehsan. </li>
<li>24km - jogging tracks and pathways : as safe as you can ever get.</li>
<li>7.5km - length that you will double back on (15km). LG is 30km mirror image of 15km. No boredom!</li>
<li>160m - total elevation gain</li>
<li>5 - the number of public toilets you will pass. 1 toilet has no water so don't do big business there!</li>
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Start and end point is Menara Alaf Baru parking space. At the end of the run, there is a cafe for you to show off your clingy singlet on your amazing 6-packs, stretch your sinewy calves and look the part of an elite athlete that has just completed an ultra. Unless you are pudgy like me, in which case, please proceed to buy that can of Pepsi and quietly leave the premises.<br />
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If you start your LSD at the sane hour of 4:30am, you can survive without a headlamp. There will be the odd sections where the park lights are broken / not switched on. I however run with one. If you have trouble justifying to your spouse / partner why you need a RM200 Black Diamond headlamp - I'm giving you the perfect excuse right now.<br />
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Muslim runners can break for Fajr prayers near Everly Hotel (@KM17.4). There is a wakaf and a public toilet. The sun rises from behind Everly so point the opposite way to pray. You could continue and pray at the Putrajaya Mosque but your 2XU tights, smelly armpits and soggy singlet may raise an eyebrow or twenty.<br />
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You can detour to find food at KM16.7 - there is a Petronas station. You have to exit the Presint 16 lake. It's a short detour and it would absolutely destroy your timing and average pace. Just kidding. <br />
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Route description:<br />
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KM 0 : Start at Menara Alaf Baru and head towards Masjid Besi on jogging path<br />
KM 3 : scenic lakeside paths as you cross under Gemilang Bridge<br />
KM 7.5 : transition to Lebuh Bestari (staircase)<br />
KM8.5 : start of the only tarmac section of run on Lebuh Wadi Ehsan loop.<br />
KM 14.7 : loop ends at Taman Warisan traffic lights as you veer right ..<br />
KM 15.5 : .. to join the lake paths of Presint 16. Egrets, wetlands, birds. Scenic.<br />
KM 20: climb staircase to Putrajaya Mosque and make counter clockwise loop of roundabout<br />
KM 21 : cross Persiaran Perdana Bridge and swing underneath it to Taman Wawasan jogging path<br />
KM23 : rejoin transition point of KM7.5.<br />
KM30 : End<br />
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Lebuh Wadi Ehsan loop : I actually love this section of the course. It is triple carriage and is ghostly dead at 5 am. Something about roads leading into the far unseen horizon, very brightly lit, flat-ish .. best place to do tempo and most likely be the fastest segment of your run for the day.I suggest (and do myself) run this section AGAINST traffic.<br />
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I ran with 3x 9oz bottles and did not refuel along the way. First time I forgot to bring money. Second time, I just continued to run as if I forgot to bring money. I did not run with a Camelbak because with 3 separate 9 oz bottles, I can manage my water properly. With Camelbak you have no idea how much water you have left. So you could stretch to 30kms without refuel stops but only you know your body better.<br />
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Souq / Putrajaya Mosque - nothing is open at 7:00 ++ am so even though you are passing busy civilisation (many bike riders setting up at the roundabout at this hour), you won't be able to find a shop to refill / refuel.<br />
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<br />adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-79019217293949350152014-10-28T19:28:00.004-07:002016-04-20T01:19:49.558-07:00Tree Top Walk @ Sungai SedimVertigo much? The walkway spans 925m for a complete rectangular clock-wise loop which is some 30m above river level. Admission is RM10 per adult (2014).<br />
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Located within Gunung Inas Forest Reserve, this attraction is located some 30km from Kulim @ N5° 24.799' E100° 46.972'. For weekenders this place is packed with picknickers as they pitch their mats along the crystal clear and icy cold waters of Sungai Sedim.<br />
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This POI is already in our maps since time immemorial.<br />
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If this place is packed, there is the other alternative of Lubok Jong - also along the same river further downstream.<br />
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<br />adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-68220697334001620642014-10-27T19:44:00.000-07:002016-04-20T00:01:51.777-07:00A Snub for the Ipad Generation Anyone recall your wild carefree days as a boy or girl growing up in the days when there were no PCs, Ipads and the internet? For these boys, those days still exist ..<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just land between the 2 life threatening boulders and you'll be alright</td></tr>
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adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-81846761253592610232014-10-27T19:17:00.002-07:002016-04-20T01:19:25.642-07:00Nasi Lemak Bukit Doraemon - TaipingIf you are a Nasi Lemak buff and happen to be in Taiping, you cannot miss this. We have tried Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa, Nasi Lemak Tanglin, Nasi Lemak Makcik .. and this by far beats all of them! And that is no mean feat!<br />
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Located at N4° 52.332' E100° 44.792', this stall sells nasi lemak tetek (small packets). A bare bones packet (without the extra dishes) costs RM1.20. You have some 20 odd side dishes to accompany your nasi lemak. More on that later.<br />
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The nasi lemak itself.<br />
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Wonderful, fragrant and tasty. With your first gingerly spoonful, you know you are on to something fabulous. It is light and flavorful. The sambal is mild. If Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa is known for its hot and sweet sambal, this takes it several notches lower. We were pleasantly surprised that the sambal was very mild yet very delicious. The owner says that the sambal is made that way to cater for the young and old - not too spicy for everyone yet packing maximum punch on the flavor scale.<br />
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They do not offer fried anchovies and peanuts on the side as most nasi lemak stations do. Instead, the anchovies come cooked in the sambal. Just the way we like it!<br />
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So a spoon of rice with a liberal dash of sambal gives your tastebuds a delightful experience. Truth be told, this stall was really <i>discovering interesting out of nothing</i> - we did not know of its existence prior to this from social media or whatever - and just happened to stumble by this stall by accident. So imagine our surprise when this stall bowled us over with their marvelous nasi lemak.<br />
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<br />adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-42515988513146638642014-09-22T01:21:00.001-07:002016-04-20T00:02:21.461-07:00Summerset Colonial Hotels and Villa - Ghost Hotel 2014 Part 1Finding interesting out of nothing indeed ..<br />
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I came here with a car club many many years ago - Summerset <strike>has</strike> had 257 hotel rooms and 51 private chalets .. and as far as I can recall, it was not cheap either. Located not far from the town of Kuala Rompin, it is about 220km away from Kuala Lumpur. Elegant, with romantic incan lighting throughout the resort, this place was posh in its heyday and truly lived up to its colonial aspirations : main building with a fabulous dome, ornate furnishings, marble table lamps, french windows and doors, solid wood furniture all sprawled along the coast of South China Sea. This is one resort built with passion and a flair for design.<br />
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In 2014, I was making my way from Pekan - Kuala Rompin on a decidedly long detour back to KL. Kuala Rompin has grown - it has KFC now - the barometer determining how modern a town is :). But what struck me was I didn't recall passing by Summerset ... a quick search on the Garmin and I was routing back to where it used to be ..<br />
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"Eh surely cannot be!", i exclaimed. No way can this place bungkus. You can expect the Generic Budget Beach Resorts to fold but surely not a resort of this scale, size and grandeur. The owners would be stark raving mad to allow it to be foreclosed!<br />
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The tarmac road is clean - I can explain to you why NOW but I shall leave it for another blog entry involving a mysterious couple dwelling within these abandoned grounds ....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The paint job is holding on well in 2014 - definitely not cheap plaster paint. This <strike>is</strike> was a quality development.</td></tr>
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Everything was left behind when the hotel was closed : furnishings, beds, TV, lamps, telephones, linen : most of them have been scavenged by looters but you can still find the odd CRT TV lying around (this was in the days when LCD was not even on the market), some of the bedsheets are still pure white after years of being abandoned, divans and mattresses are scattered all over. The office was left as is - documents, files, folders all left behind - printers, even staff shoes and not least the security logs, staff claim logbooks.<br />
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The paint job is holding up amazingly well - underscoring what I suspect has always been the mantra of the developer : build quality build posh, Everything just reeks quality - when most hotels go for simple windows and sliding doors, Summerset opted for French doors and windows. When resorts opt for cheaper carpets, Summerset went the country mile and used expensive wood flooring. The selection of paint too would not have escaped the attention to detail of the developers and it shows till today.<br />
My guess is that one day all the staff turned up and found that the resort was locked up by Receivers and Managers. The R&M probably paid for security for awhile before it too ran out of funds - before the looters came swarming in.<br />
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Ok finding this place was a mini-discovery in itself - but what made the entire experience surreal was my close encounter with inhabitants of this resort .... next entry!<br />
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This entry would not have been possible without pics from the following blogs. I do not claim or own the copyright of the pre-2014 images taken therein.<br />
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http://j-travel.blogspot.com/2007/04/summerset-resort-kuala-rompin-8th-9th.html<br />
alvinchew @ panoramio<br />
http://www.my-rummy.com/rompin/Summerset_Resort.html<br />
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http://www.thestar.com.my/story/?file=%2f2009%2f9%2f7%2fsouthneast%2f4640483&sec=southneast<br />
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<br />adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-74197735303283437902014-08-19T19:02:00.001-07:002016-04-20T01:20:01.831-07:00POI : Thai Sabye Sabye Restaurant @ Kelana Jaya<div dir="ltr">
When I saw Rashid Sidek at the door, I knew I found the long lost Thai Sabye Sabye restaurant.<br />
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TSS used to be located at a dinghy long forgotten shopping complex along Old Klang Road. It had illustrious neighbours : Ace Hardware, Econsave and a questionable looking karaoke shop. But best of all it had covered underground carpark which charges RM0.50 per hour. That's cheaper than DBKL parking at street level above! One day the TSS owner lamented that a Singaporean buyer had bought the complex and all tenants have 30 days to go for the new owners have lavish plans for it. That was one year ago. And the building is still as decrepit today as it has always been.<br />
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So it was a nice surprise to stumble upon TSS at Kelana Jaya. No other Thai retaurant has a badminton player beckoning you over.<br />
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Its Thai food. Reasonably priced. The food is savory for sure. Can't go wrong with the ala carte menu like belacan fried rice (RM8.90) or rice with minced chicken with basil leave. It doesnt have the ambience of the SEA Cuisine chain like Flying Chillies or Absolute Thai : think budget Thai with for the masses kind of serving. Simple melamine plates. What it skimps on plates, it makes up on garnishing. All the ala carte meals come with generous garnish: depending on order it varies from salad to udang kering to savoury chicken to kerabu mangga. Nothing fanciful but decent Thai fare for the typical salary men. This new outlet is now far bigger (2 storeys) and now offers Thai Steamboat BBQ Buffet as well.<br />
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But they have a specialty which most Thai restuarant does not offer : Honey Squid! This is a must try dish as we've been sufficiently around doing many other Thai eateries and have never found it on menu. It's RM15 per plate and well worth your time. This dish is LIMA BINTANG !! </div>
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adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-29409150176073953182014-08-06T20:04:00.002-07:002014-08-06T20:04:52.900-07:00Who says creativity is dead?? Judicious use of tracklogs to draw .. ahem .. rudimentary images.<br />
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<a href="http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/aug/06/runner-nike-san-francisco-penis">http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/aug/06/runner-nike-san-francisco-penis</a>adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-62915352772551713282014-07-31T18:59:00.001-07:002014-07-31T18:59:39.122-07:0010 Most Spectacular Bridges You Must Cross<p dir="ltr">Langkawi Skybridge is in the list and featured the video made by us. <u>Awesome!</u></p>
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adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-60012770282960645442014-07-23T15:10:00.000-07:002016-04-20T01:20:28.444-07:00Gua Tempurung 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After 44 years, I finally set foot in Gua Tempurung. As is often the case, we tend to miss a lot of our local attractions and end up paying thousands of dollars visiting far flung places overseas instead. We often hear of Mulu Caves or Batu Caves but Gua Tempurung's name never really struck a chord with potential visitors. Quite why so I can never tell, except that it is one heckuva cave worth your time. Well, better late than never I say.</div>
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<br />adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481606185809245471.post-91039046039419674242014-07-23T00:28:00.000-07:002016-04-20T01:20:50.198-07:00Tracking Langkawi Island : Langkawi Sky Bridge Aerial Video This is a world class suspended sky bridge that is 410 feet long and located high up in Gunung MatCincang at 700+ m above sea level.<br />
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Although the video looked serene, the flying conditions were atrocious with really high winds and clouds constantly rolling in. This is one of those places where recovery of fallen gear would be nigh impossible!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A hamlet called Manong</td></tr>
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<span class="posthilit">Manong</span> is
famous for being close to Pulau Semat - an islet on the Perak River
itself. Legend has it that before the Sultan of Perak can take the
throne, he has to wet his feet at 7 rivers found all over Perak. Pulau
Semat is one such location and the ascending Sultan would make his way
from <span class="posthilit">Manong</span> to the little islet.<br />
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The
island itself is mythical for another reason: Makam (grave) Sultan
Tajol Ariffin is located on this island and tradition requires his
grave to face where the sun sets. Instead it faces the rising
sun. As such, this islet is known by locals as "pulau keramat" or a mystical island
where 4D punters would flock in search for lucky numbers to buy. Mapio anyone ..<br />
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Further
up the road, there is Laksa Pak Ngah, a favourite eatery amongst the
locals. Next time you travel to Perak, take a trek along unusual roads
and you may find an interesting village steeped with mystery and
intrigue <img alt=":wink:" src="http://www.malsingmaps.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif" title="wink" /> <br />
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<span class="posthilit">Manong</span> map and all POIs along the way was mapped in MSM NT 5.21 back in 2011.adilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04598000122425399926noreply@blogger.com0