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Dear friends, If you are reading Escapy, your heart is looking for adventure. The explorer in you wants to go places, see new things, live new experiences, and have fun. This issue is certainly for you especially if you are in Malaysia and wondering where to go. The Manjung District in Perak is one place that many a holiday maker overlook. Old historical towns like Sitiawan and Teluk Intan are usually given a miss as most travellers will go straight to Lumut, hop on a ferry to Pangkor Island; thus why Lumut is known as the gateway to Pangkor Island. In this issue we look at some of the attractions in Manjung and why one should spare a few days and explore the area. Thank you for reading Escapy and do share Escapy with your friends.
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Contents Lumut Waterfront
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Lumut Mangrove Park
Temple Of Giants
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Leaning Tower Of Teluk Intan
Teluk Senangin Beach
Segari Turtle Sanctuary
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Fun at Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut Page: 80
Fish & Feast @ Swiss-Garden Damai Laut Lumut Page: 134
Restaurant Kopi Aik Hooi
Selangor International Indigenous Arts Festival 2017 Page: 158 Jaybird Wireless Sport Headphones
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Lumut Waterfront Out And About
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Lumut is home to the Royal Malaysian Navy.
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umut in Perak, Malaysia; is a coastal town and a gateway to holiday and sports fishing spots such as the Sembilan Islands (Nine Islands), Jarak Island, and Pangkor Island; a holiday destination. Being a gateway it has for long acted as a transit point but there are places that one can visit in Lumut itself. 9
Ferry Terminal
The Lumut Waterfront is a little town where the ferry terminal to Pangkor Island is located. It is here that visitors to Pangkor Island board ferries that take them to Pangkor Island. But there is more to do here.
Shopping & Walking About
The Lumut Waterfront is a good place to shop for seafood based titbits and produce such as dried squid, satay fish, dried shrimps, salted fish, etc. of which it is famous for. There are also shops that sell beach fun products, souvenirs, mobile devices, and general groceries.
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Along the water’s edge of Lumut Waterfront are various parks where one can go to with the family for a picnic, or to just sit back and relax; taking in the laid back atmosphere of the town. There are play grounds with swings, slides, etc. at these parks for children to play at. > Lumut jetty area.
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Photography
Those who enjoy photography will have a field day photographing structures, sculptures, wildlife, boats, etc. Along the water’s edge. There is also a large old Navy ship called KD Rahmat that has been docked there for years. > A pigeon shot at the Lumut Waterfront while having lunch.
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This ship (KD Rahmat) is a maritime museum called the KD Rahmat Maritime Museum, that visitors can visit. It also gives the area character and makes for good photos. Lumut is not just any coastal town. It is also home to one of Malaysia’s Navy bases..
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Fishing
Anglers that live around the area frequent this place with hopes of catching some fish and crabs. On one of my trips to Lumut I chanced upon a family fishing for crabs along the rocky banks. They were fishing crabs with fishing rod and lines (not crab pots).
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Lumut Mangrove Park Spending Time With Nature
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angroves are essential habitats to a variety of animals such as crabs, mudskippers, certain birds, etc. When visiting Lumut Waterfront town (jetty to Pangkor Island) one can stop to check out the Lumut Mangrove Park that is not far from the town. It is visible from the main road.
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Observing Nature
A wooden walkway takes you into the mangrove. The walkway leads all the way to the muddy banks of the Lumut River where monitor lizards, mudskippers, crabs, etc. The walk to the river takes about 20 to 25 minutes. There is also a hanging bridge there. During my visit, parts of the walkway was closed for maintenance.
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As you walk do observe the live going on around you. There are lots of crabs on the muddy mangrove grounds. They are easily spooked too. One will have to walk slowly to be able to observe them. The crabs here are mainly tree climbing crabs. They move about slowly until they sense someone nearby, then they scuttle off into a crab hole nearby. These crab are colourful too with colourful dots on their shell and colourful claws that are mainly in red.
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Birds There are lots of birds at the area. I saw magpies and lots of pigeons. I also heard what sounded like a knocking sound. Perhaps the sound of a woodpecker pecking on a tree. I am certain that there are more birds to watch but not on my visit.
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Monkeys There are also monkeys (long tail macaques) that hang about it the mangrove. While they may be cute, they are wild animals and the ones here are not afraid of humans. They even try to snatch things off anyone who is not careful. This behaviour is usually developed overtime as they become accustomed to receiving food and handouts from people. In time they start expecting food and handouts from people who are around. Sometime they can become aggressive should they not receive handouts. The best thing to do is to not make eye contact with the aggressive ones and slowly back off. One thing I would like to emphasize here is to “stop feeding monkeys.� It causes them more harm than good.
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Things To Bring
A camera is a must especially one with good zooming capabilities should one enjoy taking photos of wildlife. Other things to bring are drinking water and insect repellent as there are mosquitoes there, hungry for blood. Do no bring food as the monkeys will most certainly want some and may attack. > Lots of pigeons hanging about the area. https://goo.gl/maps/UZN2miiamQE2
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Temple Of The Giants
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ave you seen giants by the beach looking out to sea? What about giant deities by the beach looking out to sea? The Tua Pek Kong Temple in Sitiawan, Perak, Malaysia is where giant statues of deities sit by the beach and look out to sea.
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Well Maintained
This temple is said to be over a hundred years old yet it does not look its age; perhaps they found the fountain of youth. The temple is well maintained thanks to the donations of those who come to worship and or visit.
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Giants By The Sea
Upon arriving at the temple one will see tall walls surrounding the temple. It looks like a fort protecting all that is within it. As one arrives head towards the parking area one will see huge statues of deities such as Guanyin, a giant tiger, and right in the middle sitting on a throne is the statue of Tua Pek Kong. Smaller statues of monkeys and worshippers stand at the outside of the wall as if paying homage to these deities. The inside sits a dragon tunnel, pagodas, and more statues of deities.
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Wildlife Nearby This temple sits on a muddy beach. Crabs roam about the muddy beach going about their day to day activities, scattering only when some human (the likes of me) come by to observe them, scaring them back into their holes.
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Good For Photos
Imagine photographing giants that have landed on earth. Of course these are made of less organic materials and they do not move. These giant statues make for good photos. After photographing these giants, one can also head to the muddy beach and photograph the crabs, mud skippers, and sea birds.
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Do Visit These Giants
Whether one goes there to worship or to visit or both, the Tua Pek Kong temple certainly is an attraction that one must go to when one is in Sitiawan or Lumut. The temple is about 16 kilometres away from Lumut Waterfront. > I always feel like somebody’s watching me... https://goo.gl/maps/1tHVvxdyWB82
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any would have heard of the Leaning Tower Of Pisa. Many would have gone there too. But not many know that there is a leaning tower in Malaysia. This leaning tower sits at the main square of the Teluk Intan town, a coastal town in Perak, Malaysia. It is the Leaning Tower Of Teluk Intan.
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y r o t s i H Some The tower was built back as a water tank and storehouse back in 1885 under the guidance of contractor and philanthropist, Leong Choon Chong. This pagoda tower became a landmark and a meeting place for the people here.
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During World War II (1941 to 1945) the British wanted to demolish the tower as they were afraid that the Japanese would use it as a bombing landmark but due to the protests of the locals that didn’t happen. Later on the Japanese took over the tower and it became a watch tower. It was damaged during the war and was rebuilt.
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The Tower
The Leaning Tower Of Teluk Intan is in a way, magical. From the outside the tower looks like a wooden pagoda (made of chengal wood; a type of tropical hardwood) with 8 floors. Once inside one will realize that it only has 3 floors and the walls are made of bricks, with the water tank sitting right above. It is 25.5 metres tall, 13 metres in diameter tapering to 8.1m.
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n a e L e h T The Leaning Tower Of Teluk Intan tilts southwest towards the town centre. This is due to the soft soil that it was built on having to bear the weight of the tower and the water tank (stores about 20,000 litre of water). Being heavier on the top, the tower slowly tilted. A major flood happened somewhere in the 1880s (between 1889 to 1895) and that softened the ground even more. Studies and work carried out in the mid 1990s by a local university (University Sains Malaysia) confirmed that the tower is in no danger of falling and is safe for visitors to walk in and have a look at the inside.
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The Clock The clock of this leaning tower was purchased from a British clock maker in London; J.W. Benson Ltd. nine years after it was built. The locals came together and donated money to purchase this clock that still works chiming every 15 minutes.
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^ Some history of the tower near the entrance.
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The Leaning Tower Of Teluk Intan has since been recognized as a National Heritage and it attracts plenty of visitors. On its walls are old photos that share some of the history and major events that happened around Teluk Intan. The tower no longer functions as a water storage tower although the tank still sits at the top (empty). 61
r e w o T s i h T Visiting Is A Must Should you be in Lumut, Sitiawan, Teluk Intan, etc. a visit to this iconic tower is a must. Here are some additional information: Hours: Mondays - Fridays: 9am to 5pm Weekends & Public Holidays: 9am to 6pm Address: Lot 1&2, Komplex Menara Condong, Jalan Bandar, Pekan Teluk Intan, 36000 Teluk Intan, Perak, Malaysia https://goo.gl/maps/4UbLuMRavoC2
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^ The lovely Teluk Senangin Beach.
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ooking for a lovely beach to get away to when in Lumut? There is a rather secluded beach called Teluk Senangin Beach that is popular with the locals but not well known enough to pull throngs of visitors from out of state or town. It is about 27.2 kilometres from the Lumut Waterfront (jetty to Pangkor) and about 10.6 kilometres from Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut. The Teluk Senangin Beach is certainly a beach to visit when one is in the area.
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The Teluk Senangin Beach is a beach with soft sand and waters that are good for swimming in or playing in. The waters are generally safe with small waves (different conditions during the monsoon seasons) and they certainly look inviting although clarity is rather average. This beach is certainly a good beach to picnic at under the trees. 67
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One can opt to stay at the beach as there are homestays and resorts by the beach offering accommodation to those who want to spend more time here. There are also food stalls and shops selling beach items like balls, kites, etc. , as well as basic amenities such as toilets and shower.
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ne of the places to visit is the Segari Turtle Sanctuary in Lumut. It is located at a remote beach in Pasir Panjang. Here the sanctuary under the Fisheries Department, focuses on conservation with the aim of preventing them from going extinct and improving their population. Here visitors can learn about turtles, the various species, their habitat, issues that they are facing and that are driving them towards extinction, and what the turtle sanctuary is doing to help conserve them.
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The Segari Turtle Sanctuary monitors the beaches especially during the season when turtles come up to lay eggs. The eggs are collected and moved to a hatchery where they can hatch safely away from ants, monitor lizards, and people that collect eggs to be eaten and sold at the market as food.
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After hatching the hatchlings are placed into pools to improve their survival rates as many turtles perish out at sea being eaten by predators, or having eat wrong things like plastics, and also due to the harsh environment. As these turtles grow they are transferred into different pools until they are ready to be released back into the sea.
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^ Educational boards teaches visitors about turtles.
A Must Visit The Segari Turtle Sanctuary is a place one must visit when one is in Lumut. One thing though is that mobile services seem to be a problem around the area and Google Maps may not work. So, it is best to study the map carefully before heading there. Also, do bring along drinking water should you decide to spend a longer period of time there. Operation Hours Mondays to Sundays: 10am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm. Fridays: 10am to 12pm and 2.30pm to 5pm Admission is free.
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olidays and vacations are taken to help get one’s mind off the daily grind. But holidays are not just about sitting back, letting one’s hair down, and do nothing, although doing so can make for an excellent holiday too. Fun recreational activities help create better memories too, adding plenty of fun and excitement to one’s holiday. Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut offers lots of fun things to do.
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Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut is a family friendly holiday destination with plenty of activities for all in the family. While parents sit back and read books or do more adventurous activities like riding an ATV, or jungle trekking; children can hangout at the Kids Club, paint batik, etc. Here are some fun activities that can be had.
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l o Po Swimming pools are lots of fun and the pool at SwissGarden Beach Resort Damai Laut is designed for fun. It is designed in a way that allows for children and adults to have fun. It is of non-geometrical or irregular shape and has a waterfall at one section, with a small bridge that one can swim under.
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This allows for a more adventurous swim that perhaps appeal to children, as they go swimming under the bridge amongst the two pools, and go “dolphining� under the splashes of the waterfall. 89
^ Having fun in the pool amongst the faux rocks.
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Fun @The Kid's Clu No family resort is complete without a Kid’s Club. It is here where children can have lots of fun in a safe environment. The Kid’s Club here at the Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut offers activities for younger children and teens.
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Those who love arcade machines will have a field day feeding coins to these machines here. All time favourite games like street fighter and various shooting games are available. Should one prefer a quieter game on a large table; snooker is an option.
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^ Snooker, a fun and challenging game.
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Batik painting is a fun way to help children (and adults) exercise their creative side even when on holidays and is available here at the Kids Club with a few designs to choose from. But should one decide to just do colouring or painting rocks instead of batik, that can be done too. Available here at the Kid’s Club other than batik and rock painting are keychain painting, t-shirt painting, mug painting, and sand art.
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Should children prefer to relax and not do much they can sit back and watch cartoons here in the comfort of an air-conditioned room.
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Fun Fishing
Being a beach resort fishing is certainly something one can do. One can fish off the beach (away from the main public area) or opt to fish at the private jetty. Personally I prefer to fish at the private jetty as it is quieter and the river mouth it sits in is where fishes swim in and out of the river. For baits, squid can be purchased at the resort to be used as baits.
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Another reason why I prefer fishing here at the jetty is because it is quiet and away from the crowd... in another words, peace and tranquility.
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Great Place For...
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The beach here is famous for clams. With a bucket in hand, one can go about picking clams. These clams can be boiled and eaten. Should you decide to do so, do wash them well as they live in the sandy bottom of the beach and thus contain bits of sand. Clams can also be used as bait for fishing.
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Should one want to experience riding a horse on a beach, horse riding is available at the beach. Put on a helmet for safety and be on your way (with a guide holding on of course). Should you decide to do horse riding or any other activity that requires one to wear a helmet that is shared by many; bring along a shower cap for hygiene purpose. Put on the shower cap before putting on the helmet.
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Fun Archery
Perhaps one has harboured dreams of becoming Robin Hood. Fulfil those dreams here and try your hand at archery; taking aim and shooting at hay target boards. There are bows and arrows to cater for younger teens and adults. 111
Archery can be a dangerous activity and as such; do follow the instructions of the instructors and adhere to the rules to ensure any untoward accidents are avoided. 113
Fun Rides
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For those that want more excitement, a ride on an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) will feed that want. The ride goes through a designated track. Handling the ATV is in itself is a fun and exciting experience, drifting about the sand (or rather losing control) and trying to go in a straight line. 115
ATV rides are plenty of fun and something that I highly recommend. Note too that it can be dangerous and ATVs are real vehicles and must be handled with care. Obey all instructions given and stick to the route for safety reasons.ine.
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Jet Ski Rides
After zipping about on land in an ATV, why not zip about on water. Jet Skis are lots of fun. They are like ATVs but on water. They are fast on water too allowing one to enjoy the wind in one’s face as well as splashes of water. As with all crafts that goes fast; it is important to adhere to safety rules.
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Banana Boat Ride
Another thrilling fast ride is one on a banana boat being towed by a motorboat. Hold on tight as the banana boat zips on the water going over waves creating a bouncy thrilling fun ride as one gets wet from splashes of seawater. It is a ride one must experience to feel the thrill and exhilaration of a boat that is named after a fruit.
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Kayaking
If speed is not your thing perhaps canoeing will be. Canoeing about Remis Beach (the beach that the resort is built on) is fun. One gets to takes one’s time and slowly row about the area. Another fun thing that I like to do when canoeing and kayaking is to chase and ride the waves back to shore. 123
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Island hopping is one of the must do activities when one visits a beach resort such as the Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut. Exploring some of the islands around the area having fun and shooting photos is a good way to capture the moments. 125
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Snorkelling too is lots of fun exploring the underwater world around the waters off Lumut. That said, Lumut in itself is not famous for snorkelling but certain places nearer to Pangkor Island allows for snorkelling with good visibility.
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Or if being in water is something you do not want to do or have already done, why not take a boat ride to Pangkor Island and just spend a few hours visiting the area. Pangkor Island is famous for its sea produce such as dried fish, squid, etc. It also has attractions like the Dutch Fort, Tiger Rock or Historic Rock (Batu Bersurat), boat building ship yard, etc.
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After doing all these fun filled adventurous activities, perhaps it is time to relax and rejuvenate. One can do so at the Samsara Spa. The Samsara Spa offers pampering massages, various treatments such as body wraps, facial and nail care, etc.; wonderful ways to bring peace and calm to one’s soul.
Golfing
Holidaying at a beach resort is not all about getting wet in seawater and getting sand on your feet. The Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut has a golf course too called the Damai Laut Golf And Country Club.
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This championship golf course is designed by Ronald W. Fream offering golfers from beginners to pros 18 challenging holes with a wide range of playing lengths, from more than 6600m scaling down through four sets of teeing positions to about 4800m. 131
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There are lots more fun and adventure to be had at the Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut in Lumut; and thus why we keep returning for holidays. There are just so much to do and see. If you’re planning a trip to Lumut in Perak, Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut is certainly one resort consider spending your holidays at. Click Here to read a previous article on SwissGarden Beach Resort Damai Laut. https://goo.gl/maps/MJLZoDEpLKE2
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Superb Dining Experience
It is nice to dine in beautifully decorated and luxurious restaurants once in a while when one is on a holiday. And when we dine is such places, the ambience of the place add points to the experience. What if you want something really special and away from the crowd? We had a wonderful dining experience at the Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut in Lumut, Perak recently.
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Away From The Crowd Being an angler I tend to look out for places to go fishing at especially when I am on holiday. On my recent visit to the Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut with my family, special arrangements were made and I had the opportunity to dine and fish at the resort’s private jetty; and yes, we dined in private too.
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Safe & Secure
The private jetty of the resort is used to send guests of the resort to Pangkor Island. It is a wooden floating platform linked to land by a concrete bridge. It has railings along its sides except for the areas where the boats are secured to. This helps keep people from falling over and into the river. 141
Nice Place For Fun Fishing Being a jetty it is a safe and fun place to do some fun fishing. We caught a good number of fishes such as scads and threadfin breams on apollo rigs. I used one of them as live-bait but missed the incoming tide (best tide to fish). The best time to fish is when the tide comes in. This brings more fish such as barramundis into the river. They swim past the jetty as they make their way back in.
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Dining Like VIPs Want to feel like a VIP? We certainly did feel like VIPs as we dined at the jetty while our fishing rods waited for a fish to bite. We were the only ones there apart from the F&B staffs, the chef, and security. The jetty was decorated with lanterns that created a warm romantic atmosphere.
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The chef cooked on site preparing awesome Italian cuisine that we ordered earlier. We were given cold towels to cool off as dinner started to be served beginning with a tasty mushroom room soup in a bun, followed by the main course, and ending with dessert.
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Everything served was delicious and the atmosphere of the jetty, the special feeling one gets when being pampered in a place away from the crowd makes the experience so very good, I cannot find words good enough to explain. It is the best dining experience ever. Should you visit the Swiss-Garden Beach Resort, Damai Laut; I highly recommend this dining experience called “Fish & Feast� especially when you want to impress that special someone.
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Restaurant Kopi Aik Hooi
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ucked away from the busy Lumut Waterfront town is a little known coffee shop called Restaurant Kopi Aik Hooi, a place frequent by the locals. We chanced upon it on our way out of the Lumut Waterfront Town and decided to stop for a meal although we just had one at the Waterfront.
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Basic But Tasty
The food here is basic but tasty. I enjoyed a lovely bowl of curry laksa (a curry noodle dish) that has beans, barbecued pork strips, and tofu cooked in rich soupy curry. We also had a bowl of noodles with shredded chicken in soup that this place is famous for. While these are delicious, the winner (to me personally) is... 153
Otak-Otak
Otak-otak is a local delicacy made of chili, curry, fish, etc. wrapped in a leaf. Otak-otak is rather common these days; mostly wrapped in a palm leaf, and barbecued. I prefer the original steamed Nyonya type but these days they are hard to come by. Restaurant Kopi Aik Hooi is one place where one can find the original Teochew style otak-otak that is also steamed, and the taste is heavenly. What I like about the otak-otak here is that it is cooked with big chunks of fish, a tasty concoction of curry, chili, and herbs, but a special leaf gives it a very fragrant flavour. The otak-otak here is rather spicy. For those unable to handle spicy food prepare a glass of water before digging in.
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Restaurant Kopi Aik Hooi has more to offer other than those stated. They also have packed nasi lemak (fragrant rice with chili), economy fried beehoon (vermicelli), noodles, dumpling noodles (wantan noodles), porridge, prawn noodles, etc. Do drop by for a meal should you be in Lumut Waterfront. Information Open daily except on Fridays Time: 6.30am to 12.30 noon None halal
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The 3rd Selangor International Indigenous Arts Festival 2017; Cultivating The City Tourism Selangor collaborates with Asian Indigenous People Pacts (AIPP) for the 3rd Selangor International Indigenous Arts Festival 2017
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ourism Selangor has teamed up for the very first time with Asian Indigenous People Pacts (AIPP) to organise the 3rd annual event of Selangor International Indigenous Arts Festival 2017 (SIIAF) on 5-6 August 2017, held at National Botanical Garden, Shah Alam.
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With this year’s theme ‘Cultivating The City’, the festival also welcomes indigenous tribes from countries such as the Philippines, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Indonesia while accompanied by local tribes from Selangor, Kelantan, Johor and Perak. The festival takes place at the same official venue National Botanical Garden, Shah Alam, where it first debuted in 2015. The weekend festival features an array of tribal and cultural performances with a mission to accomplish its objectives. It hopes to introduce and educate the public on the culture and heritage of the indigenous people and to create Selangor as a tourist hub for indigenous tribes. “Since the first SIIAF 2015, we want to keep educating the public on the indigenous people that we share the state of Selangor with, along with other tribes of Malaysia,” said YB Puan Elizabeth Wong, Chairperson of Standing Committee, Tourism, Consumer Affairs & Environment of Selangor.
She added that while the indigenous tribe may be a small community, their historical ties to the land are deep-rooted and they present the way of life that was once dominant in the world. “Indigenous tribes are the gems of Selangor and their importance to the state cannot be overlooked. We want to keep this heritage alive and hope to create Selangor as a tourist hub for the indigenous culture.�
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The event is also jointly organised by several other partners of Tourism Selangor including, FAMA Selangor, Jaringan Orang Asal Se-Malaysia (JOAS), Selangor Orang Asli Land Task Force (BBTOAS), Selangor Standco of Culture and Malindo Air. Suitable for families, visitors will be exposed to the lives of the indigenous tribes as well as a variety of fun and games. Cultural performances, arts & crafts and delectable traditional foods make part of the programme. Other interesting programmes and activities include local fruits fiesta, face painting, communal cooking, traditional dance seminar, photography competition and also an exhibition on traditional tribal homes of the Mah Meri, Semai and Temuan people. The programme was thoughtfully planned to engage the public and encourage their participation while learning about the culture and heritage of the indigenous people.
“Selangor is very rich in its culture and heritage. One of the indigenous tribe, Mah Meri is one of our main attractions in Carey Island and has been featured by The Lonely Planet as Top Choice village in Selangor to visit. This is indeed a stepping stone for Selangor to highlight our tribal cultural village to the rest of the world,� said Puan Noorul Ashikin Mohd. Din, General Manager, Tourism Selangor.
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With the aim of drawing 7000 visitors to the two day event this year, apart from the appearances and cultural performances is the unveiling of the newest traditional home of the Semai tribe build at the event venue. There will also be food trucks serving food and drinks for visitors and a photo contest to win prizes.
Tourism Selangor Sdn Bhd Lot P7, Jalan Indah 14/12, Seksyen 14, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: 603 5513 2000 Fax: 603 5513 6268 Website: www.tourismselangor.my
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astles are always featured in fairy tales and fantasy movies, and recent fairy tale blockbusters have undoubtedly inspired Malaysians to travel to movie set castles across Europe. If castle jaunting is on your agenda this summer, here is a list of popular castles for movie fans, courtesy of British Airways. All destinations can be reached easily from the airline’s base at London Heathrow.
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Travellers from Malaysia can now fly to the UK, Europe, USA, Canada and Latin America on great return fares across all cabins, from just RM2,974*. Ticket is available for booking on ba.com on or before 17 August, or at the upcoming Johore MATTA Fair and KL MITM Fair, for flights departing Malaysia on or before 31 March 2018. Vivian Tan-Loh, British Airways’ country manager for Malaysia, said, “There are many historical castles in Europe that have become popular since being featured in Hollywood blockbusters. Malaysians can now take advantage of our special promotional fares to visit these castles and trace the footsteps of their favourite heroes and heroines.”
Pembroke Castle in Wales
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Pembroke Castle is the backdrop of the 2016 romantic blockbuster “Me before You” and where William told Louisa: “When I was a kid, this used to be my favourite place in the whole world.” Visitors can stroll along the riverbank and take in the glorious view of the castle. Not only is the majestic castle a beautiful backdrop for the movie, as the birthplace of King Henry VII, it also has a rich history and strong royal connections. (Image Credit: Glen Bowman) How to get here: Fly to London on British Airways’ special return fares starting from MYR2,974*. Take a bus from London’s Victoria Coach Station to Pembroke Castle. 169
Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, UK
Alnwick Castle was featured as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the first two Harry Potter movies. Harry Potter fans should not miss visiting the site where the famous broomstick training sessions took place within the castle. Remember to head to the Knight’s Quest to pick up a free time-slot ticket on arrival. The tickets tend to run out very early in the day particularly during the summer.
If you are not a Harry Potter fan, you will be pleased to know that the castle also served as the magnificent Brancaster Castle in Downton Abbey’s 2015 Christmas special. It was here that the Crawley family ushered in the New Year. How to get here: Fly to London on British Airways’ special return fares starting from MYR2,974*. Take a train from London to Newcastle and take the X15 or X18 buses from Haymarket bus station.
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Edinburgh Castle in Scotland
Arthur’s Seat is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park. The two characters Em and Dex from the romantic movie One Day climbed the Arthur’s Seat and resolved to meet again every year on St Swithin’s Day. The breathtaking view from this location covers the historical city as well as the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
If weather permits, you can picnic at Arthur’s Seat after which you may take a leisure walk back to town and visit the most popular tourist attraction in Scotland -- Edinburgh Castle. The castle is known for housing the Honours of Scotland, Britain’s oldest crown jewels. The firing of the One O’clock Gun is also an event not to be missed. How to get here: British Airways offers a special allinclusive fare to Edinburgh from just MYR3,341.* Once in Edinburgh, take the train to Waverley station.
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Château de Chambord in Loire Valley, France
Château de Chambord has become the hottest must-see castle in Europe following the release of the latest Beauty and the Beast movie. After a visit, fairy tale movie animator Glen Keane found the Château de Chambord to be the perfect castle for the Beast.
A 16th-century royal hunting lodge built in French Renaissance style, Château de Chambord is one of the biggest castles in France. True to its depiction in the film, the castle, with 426 rooms, 282 chimneys and 77 staircases is easy to get lost in! How to get here: Travellers can fly from Kuala Lumpur to Paris via London on British Airways starting with fares from just MYR2,823*. To reach Château de Chambord, you can take the train from Paris’ Austerlitz station to the Blois Chambord station.
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Belvedere Castle, New York City
Believe it or not, there is a castle right in the heart of New York City! The beautiful Belvedere Castle, located in the middle of Central Park, is the secret hideout of Gargamel, the evil wizard in Smurfs movies. If you or your children are Smurfs fans, the Belvedere Castle would be a perfect summer tour destination!
Don’t forget to visit the bridge located near The Fifth Avenue and 59th Street. There is a small waterfall on the lower right side where the Smurfs’ world crosses ours, according to the movie! How to get here: British Airways is offering special all-inclusive fares to New York City from Kuala Lumpur from just MYR5,183* British Airways flies daily from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow using the latest and most technologically-advanced Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The 787-9 offers a smoother ride than any other aircraft, thanks to the built-in sensors that counter the effects of turbulence and reduce nausea for customers who suffer from motion sickness. With lower cabin air pressure than traditional aircraft, customers will notice increased amounts of oxygen and moisture in the cabin air, which help to reduce the effects of jet-lag and dry eyes. For bookings and more promotion information, please visit www.ba.com. *Terms and Conditions apply
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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF BUKIT BROGA T
he Selangor State Government through the Selangor Economic Action Council (MTES) which met on 17 August 2017 decided to temporarily shut down all recreational and tourism activities at Bukit Broga starting today. This is due to mitigation or rehabilitation works that will be implemented at Broga Hill immediately by the Public Works Department as a result of deforestation and land clearing activities on 143 acres of Bukit Broga government land. �This step (closing) is necessary to ensure the safety of climbing and recreating activities by visitors at Bukit Broga, avoiding any untoward incidents that may occur as a result of the clearing of the land,� said Mrs. Elizabeth Wong Keat Ping, Chairman of the Tourism, Environment, Technology and Environment Committee Green and Consumer Affairs Department of Selangor when met at the Bukit Broga Temporary Closure press conference today. 179
YB Elizabeth Wong at the Temporary Closure of Broga Hill press conference.
The temporary closure period is depended on the time needed for the completion of work to be fully carried out by the Public Works Department. It involves the construction of drainage for rainwater so as not to directly affect the integrity of the soil and slope.
Apart from that, the Selangor State Government has also considered the proposed upgrading of an existing road to Bukit Broga and landscape beautification works to be implemented by the District and Land Office of Hulu Langat and the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj). The Selangor Economic Action Council (MTES) meeting also agreed that Bukit Broga was gazetted as a Recreational Area under Section 62 of the National Land Code with the State Secretary as Controlling Officer and maintained by the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj). At the same time, the 31-acre Sakai Land Fruit Trees and Sakai Dusun land lots, as noted on the 18083 Certified Plan, are retained for Orang Asli communities. The closing decision was taken after considering all available options in line with the Selangor People’s Care Initiative, and is the best solution for all parties.
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aybird today announced the availability of the X3 and FREEDOM buds to Malaysian enthusiasts in an adrenaline filled event by Funsportz Sdn. Bhd. – the exclusive importer and distributor of Jaybird. These next gen wireless in-ear buds don’t require a headphone jack, are sweat proof, Bluetooth® 4.1 and offer a universal secure sport fit with improved sound and customizable audio options.
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Jaybird wireless sports buds brings music to your workout in a whole new way, inspiring you to take on the gym like you’re taking on the world – from running to rock climbing, the gym to the trails, Jaybird will have you owning your day and your playlist.
“While the world has recently been talking about the disappearing headphone jack, Jaybird has been focused on designing superior wireless experiences for more than a decade,” said KP Sim, Country Manager of Logitech Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines & Brunei, and brand owner of Jaybird. “Jaybird headphones deliver supreme audio quality and secure sport fit, so you have the ultimate wireless accessory to your active life.”
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X3 Sport Bluetooth Headphones brings larger sound, thanks to an enhanced 6mm driver, as well as smaller size, making it the first in the X-Series to be helmet compatible. The redesigned enhancedcomfort ear fins and selection of ear tips provide a universal snug secure sport fit during the toughest of workouts. And thanks to Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity, you can now pair two sets of X3 headphones to one device and even pair your X3s to two devices simultaneously.
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The redesigned eight-hour battery means you can enjoy more music on a single charge, and the new in-line remote makes it even easier to control your music and calls. Voice Prompts let you know when you’re successfully paired and connected, or whether your X3 headphones are turned on or off. And with the Jaybird App, you can now customize your sound settings to the way you want to hear your music. Your custom sound profile is then saved on your X3 headphones, so no matter what music device they’re paired with or which music service you use, they’ll always be tailored to let you train harder and push farther. No more complaints or continually readjusting audio options when switching music devices – you’re now in control.
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Key features Jaybird X3 Sports Bluetooth® Headphones Micro-sized, securely fitting, sweat-proof sports Bluetooth headphones with customised sound. • 8 hours play time* for all day use • Super-secure comfortable fit • Jaybird app for full control of your sound profile * May vary according to your use and device.
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Freedom Wireless BluetoothÂŽ Buds headphones combine sophisticated style, incredible sound and increased comfort in the smallest, most advanced wireless ear buds ever designed, rivalling anything in the wired world.
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Take your tunes to the streets with a sweat-proof, versatile, low impact universal Bluetooth in-ear design that is so small and comfortable, you almost forget you’re wearing them. On-the-go charging provides truly infinite battery life, with 4 hours on the buds + 4 hours on the included charging clip. You’ll never miss a beat — and you can listen while you charge! Use the Jaybird App to customize your sound settings and save them to your buds.
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Key features Jaybird Freedom Wireless Blueto
ooth® Headphones • Wireless music and calls with micro-sized sports Bluetooth headphones. • 8 hours play time and on- the-go charging • Sweat-proof • Comfortable, secure fit • Jaybird App to customize and save your sound set tings
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Availability
Jaybird X3 Wireless Sport Headphones is available in Malaysia for RM669.00 (incl GST). The wireless headphones will be available in four colors: Blackout (Black), Sparta (White), Roadrash (Red) and Alpha (Green). Jaybird Freedom Wireless Headphones is available in Malaysia for RM699.00 (incl GST). The buds come in four fresh colors: Carbon (Black), Gold, Blaze (Red) and Ocean (Blue). 199
About Jaybird
Established in 2006, Jaybird is an active lifestyle consumer electronics brand based in Salt Lake City, Utah, owned by Logitech. Jaybird makes premium market leading sports tech products to inspire people to be active and empower them to improve their lives. Jaybird has pioneered the sports BluetoothÂŽ headphone market in the US. Jaybird is obsessed with delivering insanely great sound that goes with you throughout your day. For more information, please visit www.jaybirdsport.com.
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Coleman Instant Shelter T
his shelter fits perfectly into a parking space and it takes just about three minutes and three steps to set up 128 sq. ft. of shade. The telescoping poles are easy to extend into place thanks to the pinch-free Comfort Grip™ technology and large feet that are big enough to stand on while you set up the shelter. Once it’s up, the UVGuard™ material offers 50+ UPF protection from the sun’s dangerous rays. When the fun’s done, the frame folds down for compact storage. Website: http://coleman.com.my/ Note: May not be available in certain market
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Victorinox SwissTool Pocket Tools F
or the ultimate multi-tool that you can take with you everywhere you go, look no further than the SwissTool. No other tool enables you to do so much from such a small package. Every tool is accessible from the outside for ultimate convenience; and every tool locks into place with its own spring and lock for ultimate precision. It’s the ultimate expression of the Swiss Army Knife DNA.
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Catalyst Case For Apple Watch (42mm) I
troducing the first of its kind, a fully functional, award winning, waterproof case for Apple watch. Now you can take your Apple Watch with you everywhere. Features: IP-68 Waterproof: Every unit tested 5ATM (50m / 165ft)* Drop protection: Designed to meet MIL-SPEC 810G for drops Ultra slim profile compliments Apple’s sleek design Exposed face for direct access to the touchscreen Features the signature Catalyst rotating crown dial that adds a pop of stylized color to perfectly accent your watch and Catalyst waterproof case. All features fully functional including heart rate sensors, charging dock, microphone and speaker Comes with a premium silicone wrist strap
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True sound acoustic membranes Materials designed to be compatible with outdoor use and in seawater Spare parts included: Inside the Apple Watch dummy is one spare side button and two spare screws. Housing Dimensions: 53mm x 44.4mm x 13.5mm (2.1” x 1.7” x 0.5”) Case Weight: 35g (1.2oz) Compatible with 42mm Apple Watch - Original and Series 1 https://www.catalystlifestyle.com/products/catalystapple-watch-42mm?variant=5200613953 Contents Page
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LAYERED HOODIE 2
• Layered hoodie made from different materials combined with different thickness to maximize comfort level and functionality when wearing it. • Cool piece of neck guard with Snow Camo print to give wearer full protection from the hot and cold weather. • Fast drying material absorb and disperse moisture quickly for a dry and comfortable wear. • UV Protection fabric (UPF 40). • Material with deodorant function – reduction / neutralized odor function. • Finger hole cut out on sleeve with silicone dot for anti-slip grip. Colours: Grey, Green, Snow Camo Sizes: M, L, XL.
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