Kenali Malaysia (Tourism Malaysia)

Suria KLCC

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Suria KLCC is Malaysia's premier shopping destination located at Kuala Lumpur prestigious commercial address, the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). It offers an array of goods and services to please and pamper the needs of shoppers; from fashion, entertainment, arts & culture to local delicacies and international gourmets.

Set in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, Suria KLCC is surrounded by hotels, office buildings, a scenic park and dancing fountains, promising hours of leisurely pleasure. From whichever entrance you take, the excitement hits you the minute you step into the sensational splendour and diversity of the centre.
There is always something for everyone to savour at Suria KLCC:

6 levels of retail outlets with each level of a distinctive character and style.

Anchor tenants are Isetan, Parkson Grand, Tanjong Golden Village and Signatures Level 2 Food Court. Other key tenants include Marks & Spencer and Rasa Food Arena. Including destination shop such as Pucuk Rebung and Aseana which are located exclusively at Suria KLCC.

Shopping, restaurants, cafes, entertainment, leisure, home decor, a concert hall, an art gallery and a science discovery centre.

Customer-friendly facilities which include well-trained customer service staff, taxi, and bus stops, ample parking bays, a post office which opens throughout weekends, a Bureau de Change, a cobbler, a locksmith, florist and ATM centres.

All this within one location.

PETRONAS Art Gallery

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GALERI PETRONAS was established in Kuala Lumpur in 1993 to provide an avenue for artists, both Malaysian and foreign, to display their works towards meeting and nurturing the growing interest of the Malaysian public in visual arts.

GALERI PETRONAS is located at the base of the PETRONAS Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. It is owned and funded by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), the national oil and gas corporation of Malaysia.

PETRONAS set up the gallery to help promote the development an preservation of art in Malaysia. The corporation beleives in, and supports, efforts towards the development of holistic society, one in which material wealth is matched by a rich cultural heritage and the well-being of the people.

The activities of GALERI PETRONAS are manifestations of this corporate philosophy. PETRONAS promotes the development and preservation of art by providing the gallery as a venue for art displays, sponsoring documentations and publications on mainly Malaysian art, establishing a resource centre on art within the gallery to encourage research, hosting local and foreign artists as resident artists at the gallery to encourage exchanges and dialogues, and organising public programmes to promotes appreciation and understanding of art.

For more information call: (603) - 2051 7770

PETROSAINS KLCC

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PETROSAINS is an interactive Science Discovery Centre that presents a story of science and technology of the petroleum industry in a fun way. The concept and content not only revolve specifically around petroleum science, but also embrace all other aspects of general sciences.

At PETROSAINS, we aspire to enlighten visitors on the involvement of Malaysia in the petroleum industry. PETROSAINS aims to be a seeding platform for stimulating interest in Science and Technology. It is also about creating more awareness of exciting career opportunities in the petroleum industry.

We are globally connected through active participation in professional networks such as the Asia Pacific Network of Science and Technology (ASPAC) , Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and European Collaborative for Science Industry and Technology Exhibitions (ECSITE).

PETROSAINS is designed as a modern museum that allows visitors to interact with the exhibits on display. A visit begins with a fascinating ride and then proceeds in a linear sequence through 7,000 square metres of exhibit area featuring interactive exhibits, fun activities and displays. The front-line personnel act as guides, presenters and demonstrators as well as facilitators to ensure that visitors' enjoyment and learning experience are maximised.

For more information call: (603) - 2331 8181

KLCC Park

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The 50-acre tropical landscape in the heart of the KLCC development provides an urban sanctuary for all. The public park reflects the tropical greenery, vibrant colours and patterns of the country's rich cultural heritage while its calm setting help dissipate the tensions of city living.

The park is unique in its theme and concept. This verdant area accentuated with specially designed water features is a work of art. The park is a master piece conceptualised by the world renowned Brazilian landscape artist, the late Roberto Burle Marx.

The green space of the KLCC Park are carefully contrived to dispel the notion of the garden as a static creation. The order imposed by Burle Marx's art transforms the natural topography into an art form.

It features various amenities such as a two-acre children's playground, symphony fountain, wading pool, jogging track, shelters and benches, patterned foot-paths and sculptures.

Approximately 1,900 indigenous trees and palms representing 74 species are planted to encourage bio-diversities within the park areas. Out of this number, some 40 trees were preserved and transplanted from the former Selangor Turf Club.

Another striking feature of the park is the Lake Symphony which comprises two water fountains. Located at the esplanade outside Suria KLCC, the Lake Symphony is programmed to provide 150 magical dramatic animations. The total effect is a light hearted and gregarious atmosphere.

For further information call: (603) - 2380 9032 / 2

Malaysia Map

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Location: Southeastern Asia, peninsula bordering Thailand and northern one-third of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia, Brunei, and the South China Sea, south of Vietnam

City map :Kuala Lumpur map, Johor Bharu map

Kelantan Map

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City : Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Bachok, Machang, Kusial, Blok Ulu Kusial, Homestay, Jeli, Bukit Jering Homestay, Kuala Krai, Jelawang Waterfall, Gunung Strong, Dabong, Renok Bai Homestay, Gua Musang, Kuala Koh, Kuala Koh National Park

Temenggor Lake

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Located approximately 35 kilometres to the north-east of Gerik and covering an area of 15,200 hectares, the Temenggor Lake is the largest man-made lake in Perak.

Its beauty and tranquility together with the diverse flora and fauna to be found makes this area an ideal place for tourists and nature lovers. Also scattered around this area are small orang asli settlements whose livelihood depend much on the vast tracks of jungle around them.

The lake is also an important source of fresh water fish and the area attracts fishmen all over Malaysia. Fishing competitions are held every year.

Getting There
From Penang (North):
1. Follow the Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE) and head towards Kulim.
2. Go straight, past Kulim.
3. Go past the junction to Baling, DO NOT turn to Baling, go straight.
4. After a stretch of new mountainous highway, you will reach a cross junction with traffic lights.
5. Go straight, towards Kota Bharu. DO NOT turn to Gerik.
6. You will reach a bridge that crosses Temenggor Lake to Banding Island. Cross the first bridge.
7. After passing by a Petronas petrol station, you will reach another bridge. DO NOT cross this bridge.
8. There is a small road on the left just before the bridge, take that turn to Banding Island public jetty.
(Jeti Awam Pulau Banding)

From KL (South):
1. Use the North-South Highway (PLUS Highway) and head towards Ipoh.
2. Go past Ipoh towards Kuala Kangsar.
3. Exit at the Kuala Kangsar interchange and follow the road sign towards Gerik.
4. Go past Gerik, when you reach a round-about, take the turn towards Kota Bharu and Pulau Banding.
5. You will reach a T-junction, turn right towards Kota Bharu.
6. You will reach a bridge that crosses Temenggor Lake to Banding Island. Cross the first bridge.
7. After passing by a Petronas petrol station, you will reach another bridge. DO NOT cross this bridge.
8. There is a small road on the left just before the bridge, take that turn to Banding Island public jetty.
(Jeti Awam Pulau Banding)

From Kota Bharu (East):
1. Use the East-West Highway and head west (towards Butterworth).
2. Go straight past Jeli.
3. You will come to a bridge that takes you across Temenggor Lake, to Banding Island.
4. Right after that bridge, turn right into a small road that leads to the public jetty.
(Jeti Awam Pulau Banding)

From the public jetty, we will take you to our island by boat.
Pickup time at the jetty is from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.

Memorial hall set up in Gentingin honour of Lim Goh Tong

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Memorial hall set up in Gentingin honour of Lim Goh Tong

AMEMORIAL hall has been set up in Genting Highland to commemorate the lateTan Sri Lim Goh Tong, who died in October last year.

A crafted wooden statue of the Genting Group Bhd founder stands proudly at the main entrance of the Tan Sri (Dr) Lim Goh Tong Memorial Hall, situated at the Memorial Park where he is buried.

The background of the statue is another piece of crafted wood, depicting the Genting Highlands resort.

The burial ground was a personal choice. Goh Tong had expressed his wish to be buried there after feng shui masters declared the site a prosperous "dragon's head".

His son, Tan Sri lim Kok Thay, said the family chose April 4 to inaugurate the hall because it was the senior Lira's birth date.

"This date will also mark the official opening of the memorial hall," he said.

He said Goh Tong's legacy was magnanimous and of global statute and his father should be remembered as a Malaysian visionary who also believed in the sanctity of family unity.

"While his beloved family always remained his first love, Tan Sri Lirn Goh Tong made it no secret that among his many projects, Genting Highlands had a very special place in his heart," he said.

The hill meant so much to him that he spent the last few years of his life here, although he owned many other residential properties.

Kok Thay said that was the reason why they built the hall at the hill.

"He had accomplished his labour of love, literally the pinnacle that capped his career, the turning point of his illustrious track record, which will always be his 'trademark' project."

Kok Thay said the story of Goh Tong would live on and be an inspiration for all.

"He had such a goed foresight and the foundation he laid would be a shining beacon for many more generations to come," he
said.

The hall is open to the public daily from 8am to 10pm.

Malaysia still attracting foreign investors

2008-08-20T07:22:00.001+08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remained an attractive destination for foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the first five months this year despite competition from others.

“Of the RM25.5bil investments in the manufacturing sector between January and May this year, 50.2%, or RM12.8bil, were foreign investments,” International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz said on Friday.

She said at the launch of the Malaysia International Trade and Industry Report 2006 on Friday that the investments in 379 manufacturing projects comprised 244 new projects and 135 expansion and diversification projects.

Most of the projects approved were in the petroleum products and electronics industries.

Of the total investments approved, RM9.4bil, or 36.9%, were for new projects and the rest for expansion and diversification.

Most of the FDIs in the first five months came from the Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, the United States and Cayman Islands.

“Going forward, Malaysia will have to compete with other emerging economies for a share of the global FDI inflows.

“We have to work towards getting the right companies to invest here and get the companies which are already here to move up to higher levels by making new investments to expand or diversify their operations,” Rafidah said.

The Government, she said, would continue with efforts to improve the investment environment to ensure that Malaysia remained competitive.

“The focus in 2007 will be on specific measures to ensure that the strategies identified under the Ninth Malaysia Plan and the Third Industrial Masterplan are effectively implemented,” Rafidah said, adding that policy initiatives and measures would be further strengthened to enhance the competitiveness of the manufacturing and services sectors.

Ambitious RM177-billion Northern Corridor growth blueprint is aimed at lifting region to world-class status, while offering hope to the rural poor.

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PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi yesterday launched the ambitious RM177 billion Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) development plan aimed at transforming the mainly agricultural north into a logistics, food-processing and tourism powerhouse by 2025.

The plan, covering Penang, Perak, Kedah and Perlis, aims to create 500,000
jobs by 2012, rising to one million by 2018, besides increasing the region’s GDP from RM52.7 billion in 2005 to a targeted RM214 billion by 2025.

Logistics initiatives include deepening and expanding the Penang port to
service Thailand and Sumatra, expanding an air cargo centre in Penang, and
a double-track rail link from Ipoh to Padang Besar on the border with Thailand.

The development undertaking is also aimed at lifting one of the poorest parts of the country to world-class status by 2025.

This growth blueprint for Perlis, Kedah, Penang and north Perak is expected to bring in a total of RM177 billion in investments. A third of it will come from the government, over the NCER’s 18-year duration, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said.

"Some 43 per cent of the total population in the four states are in the rural areas and we intend to bring greater development to them.

"They are actually very industrious since we can find many products from the villages in the supermarkets while some have gained international recognition.

"We want to help them boost their economic activities," Abdullah said at the unveiling of the NCER blueprint, developed by Sime Darby Bhd, here, yesterday.

Present were Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid, his counterparts from Perak and Perlis, Datuk Seri Mohd Tajol Rosli Ghazali and Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim and Penang Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon.

Also present among the 10,000 people at the ceremony, held at the Muda Agricultural Development Authority complex, were cabinet ministers, Sime Darby chairman Tan Sri Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid and group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Ahmad Zubir Murshid.

Abdullah, passionate in his quest to help the rural poor, spoke on a wide range of topics including the need for the people to be pro-active towards development and the input and role of the private and public sectors.

He said by introducing modern processing and marketing techniques, cottage industries could be transformed into bigger manufacturing entities.

"This would create job opportunities in rural areas and help check rural migration to urban areas."

Citing a success story in Sik, he said a group of villagers managed to break out of the poverty cycle after participating in agricultural projects introduced by the state government.

"That is why I say the people, especially in the rural areas, are eager to improve their lot. They are anxious to know about our programmes and we want to bring more development projects to them.

"The projects are also meant to narrow the gap between the poor and the rich," he said.

Abdullah said cottage industries should not limit themselves to bahulu, a flour-based confection that is easy to mass produce, but must add value to their products, including in branding and packaging.

He said the four state governments would play complementary roles in the blueprint.

"Each state was chosen for certain economic activities because they are good at them or already have the basic infrastructure in place."

On the choice of Sime Darby, Abdullah said it was a global giant and an expert in the various economic sectors selected under the NCER.

"It is also a government-linked company that knows what the government wants to do for the people. It is a responsible member of the private sector that is very professional in its work to achieve the government’s goals.

"To make the NCER a success, we need the greatest commitment from the public and private sectors and especially the people that we want to help."

To begin with, he said the government had allocated RM5 billion for the initial phase of the NCER.

Abdullah said the Northern Corridor was different from the Iskandar Development Region (Iskandar) in Johor.

"The challenges and opportunities are also different but the aims are similar and that is to help the people.

"The NCER is about growth with social equality while Iskandar is urban-centred growth," he said, adding that the poverty rate in Kedah and Perlis was much higher than the national average.

Abdullah later launched estate-style padi farming in Jerai, the first of its kind in Kedah, to mark the Kedah-level NCER launching.

The 153ha estate was formed by merging the padi fields of 101 farmers.

Labuan International Sea Sports Complex

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Labuan International Sea Sports Complex is located at the waterfront area along Jalan Tanjung Purun. It is within close proximity to Labuan town center. is the Labuan International Sea Sports Complex. Part of the beautification project under the 7th Malaysia plan, the complex covers an area of 5.91 acres and was built at a total cost of RM25 million.

The annual Labuan International Sea Challenge is a popular event which offers competitors fun and frolics on the high seas off Sabah. Events include the Rolex IGFA International Game Fishing Tournament which is part of the qualifying circuit of the Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship; the Cross Channel Swimming Challenge which sees competitors from all over the world set off on the return journey to Pulau Papan; the Round Island Kayak Challenge during which participants take on a tough 50km (31 miles) course that hugs the coastline; and the Labuan International Extreme Kayak Challenge which tests competitors skill, strength and stamina over a 84km (52 miles) course across the Brunei Bay. This popular event attracts competitors and spectators from all over the world.

With the objective of creating a world-class water sports centre and developing more attractive places of interests in line with the Malaysian Prime Minister’s vision to turn Labuan into a major island destination, the sea sports compled was completed and opened to the public in June 2001 when it hosted the yearly Labuan Sea Challenge 2001.

The Labuan International Sea Sports Complex was designed with three prominent structures connected to a main viewing plaza. Each of these imposing towers is an integral part of a large modern water sports complex. The complex not only possesses an interesting architectural design, it also houses modern infrastructure and facilities which will enable the island to host more international sea sports events and championships. The complex houses the main sea sports centre, an administrative block, a marine biology museum, souvenir shops and eateries.

Labuan International Sea Sports Complex is part of the Labuan waterfront beautification project. Its objective is to create a world-class water sports center and to develop more attractive places of interests in line with the Malaysian Prime Minister's vision to turn Labuan into a major island destination.

Labuan International Sea Sports Complex opens to the public in June 2001 when it hosted the yearly Labuan Sea Challenge 2001.

The improved infrastructure and facilities provided by this complex is expected to enhance Labuan's appeal to attract more tourists and investors. The modern amenities will enable the island to host more international sea sports events and championships.

The Labuan International Sea Sports Complex is designed with three prominent structures connected to a main viewing plaza. Every building houses a specific activity. Each of these imposing towers is an integral part of a large modern water sports complex. The architecture offers a dramatic expression of nature, tradition and modern functionality. The complex houses the main sea sports centre, an administrative block, a marine biology museum, souvenir shops and eateries.

Sea Sports Centre
This is a center for major sea sports activities and a venue for carnival. There is a large boat storage area that allows direct access to the beach front. There are also facilities for changing room, rest area and general preparation. It serves as a permanent exhibition area for all type of sea sports activities. It connects to the many "leisure walks" on the beachfront.

Museum of Marine Biology
The Museum of Marine Biology is sited together with the Administrative block in a separate building. It takes the shape of a semi circle fronting the sea with an open gallery. A large part of the building space is used by the Maritime Museum. While the rest of the space is for administrative use such as meeting room and office spaces for sports bodies. The podium level contains comfortable resting room for VIP and additional gallery space for museum.

Main plaza
The main plaza is circular in shape. It is equipped with an all weather windbreaker structure to withstand any adverse weather conditions. It serves as a centre stage to launch and view all type of sea sports events.

Handicraft Center and Eateries
The handicraft centre and eateries are located on the west wing of the complex. The many fast food stall and small eateries selling local fares, plus the many souvenir and handicraft shops, make this place a hive of activities. It is a popular stopover for visiting tourists.

The Labuan Sea Sports Complex is located along Jalan Merdeka, close to the Labuan Tourism Action Council. For more information, please contact the Labuan Tourism Action Council office at 6087-4226622.

MERDEKA SQUARE

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Dataran Merdeka has been a focal point for many events. This was the historic site where the Union Jack flag was lowered and the Malayan flag first hoisted at midnight on August 31,1957, our independence Day.

This was originally the cricket green and rugby field belonging to the Selangor Club, now called Royal Selangor Club. The field was reclaimed by Kuala Lumpur City Hall in 1987 and developed into an underground shopping mall-cum-car park, with a new field laid on top of it. Plaza Putra, as it is called, is also the site from which a 100-metre high flagpole rises.

Dataran Merdeka is also known for the distinctive and iconic Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad.

SUPREME COURTS

After Independence, the building became the site for the Federal Court and Court of Appeals, Both courts have since been relocated to Putrajaya.

The building's clock tower was used for the countdown to usher in every New Year.

Dataran Merdeka attracts a large number of tourists each day.

This historic venue is located between the hills of Lake Gardens and the Gombak River. In fact, just behind the courts, there is the famous muddy confluence that gives Kuala Lumpur its name.

RIVER'S EMBRACE

Dataran Merdeka happens to be locate in an embracing concave of the Gombak River as it bends twice before joining Klang River.

This is where gentle homogenous energy collects and attracts people. Further north, St Mary's Anglican Cathedral is located at the convex of the river.

Properties located in the concave side ought to do well, provided their orientation is correct. This would be eastward to face the river or southward to follow the river flow. Those facing westward away from the river would struggle in business while north-facing buildings that go against the river flow would find its occupants experiencing mental problems.

Jalan Raja used to encircle Dataran Merdeka and the Royal Selangor Club. However, part of the road is now sealed off and turned into a pedestrian walkway.

UNDERGROUND

Plaza Putra is an underground shopping complex-cum-car park. It has two entrances that face west and south. The south entrance is quite good as it follows the river flow. However, the west entrance is not as conducive because it faces the hills and puts the building's rear to the river.

I am not in favour of underground buildings. Hollow spaces in the ground disrupt the flow of earth energy. Energy simply is blocked when it encounters the blank space.

Despite Plaza Putra's uniqueness, Dataran Merdeka's popularity with tourists and proximity to the business district, I fear it is not likely to do well.

The Royal Selangor Club, which used the Dataran Merdeka's field for cricket, was and still is an exclusive club. This old Tudor-style building has two entrances but neither of them is ideal.

Next to the club is St Mary's Anglican Cathedral. Its entrance faces south which follows the flow of the river. The church is also located on the outer convex of the river.

Let us take a little detour across Jalan Kinabalu, where we find Bank Negara. The entire central bank complex runs parallel to the Gombak River. The main entrance faces south and follows the flow of the river. This is a good configuration.

What keeps the central bank-and the nation's fiscal health-going? The internal entrance from the car park ito the building, I believe, also happens to face south. If it faced north, I would fear for our nation's monetary future. An entrance that runs against the river flow would create problems.

Nearby, we find Bank Rakyat. Its entrance used to be at the back, facing the hill, into Jalan Tangsi. From a geomancy perspective, it is not good since it faces a hill and has Gombak River at its back.

Bank Rakyat was recently renovated and now has an entrance that faces the river. However, the entire Jalan Tangsi area sits at the outer convex of the river.

CONVEX VS.CONCAVE

Earth energy does not accumulate on the convex side of rivers. As energy reaches the riverbank, it is stopped by the river and deflected in an outward dispersal pattern. Energy only pools in an embracing concave. Thus, properties in this vicinity may not benefit much even if they face the river or have their backs to higher ground. There is also the elevated highway, Jalan Kinabalu, to contend with. Not only is it now “higher ground”, but fast moving traffic create strong winds that disperse energy.

The Sultan Abdul Samad building is located just beside the Gombak River on the embracing concave side. This is a very conducive location and probably explains its durability. Entrances that face the river (eastward) or follow the flow (southward) are good. When it was used as the courts, this was the case.

Millennium Square

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JV for a 4 acre parcel of land in Section 14, Petaling Jaya which has since been developed into an integrated neighbourhood commercial center and PJ's first smart home enabled serviced apartments.

Millennium Suqare - walking distance only 5 mins - 10mins to LRT station Asia Jaya, near ARMADA hotel / PJ Hilton in Seksyen 14 PJ, crowded with student, retail lot cum condo. Corner unit for rent, price neg. Please call for best price

The Location of the Millennium Square Apartment
Sec 14 PJ Millennium Square Apartment
46100 Petaling Jaya
Selangor

UNDERWATER WORLD LANGKAWI

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"There are over 5000 fishes and other exhibits, which are presented in more than 117 specially designed tanks that are arranged along a zoom long passageway."

Nowhere else in Malaysia would one be able to view a larger collection of aquatic life of over 200 species than at Underwater World Langkawi, which is also the largest aquarium in Malaysia today. There are over 5000 fishes and other marine life, which are presented in more than 117 specially designed tanks that are arranged along a zoom long passageway. Feeding times for the Tunnel Tank is at 3pm daily, while the one for the Otter pond is at 3.30pm daily.

Underwater World Langkawi is proud to introduce its fascinating attractions - a 60,000 sq. feet new building, housing three ecosystems, tropical rainforest, temperate and sub-antarctic icluding a 200-seat 3D cinema. Other facilities available here include a giftshop, a merchandise centre, a dry seafood centre, Neptune Cafe, Zon Shopping Paradise, Restoran Kg. Siam and ample free parking bays.

The Underwater World is open daily from 10am to 6pm. Admission is RM38 for adults and RM28 for chilren. For more information, please contact the Underwater World at +604-9556100 or the Langkawi Tourist Information Centre at +604-9667789.

Exhibition/Display Areas (including 3D Theatre)

Daily

10:00 am - 06:00 pm

School and public holidays

09:30 am - 06:30 pm

Souvenir Centre (Daily)

10:00 am to 06:00 pm

Neptune Cafe (Daily)

10:00 am to 06:00pm

Feeding Times

Marine Fish

02:30 pm to 03:30 pm daily

Freshwater Fish (Rainforest Section)

11:00 am daily

Otters

3:30 pm daily

Seals

10:45 am, 02:30 pm and 04:00 pm daily

Rockhopper Penguins

11:15 am and 03:15 pm daily

African Penguins

11:00 am and 03:00 pm daily

Macaw

02:30 pm daily

Getting there
By Boat
From Kuala Kedah (1 hour 15 minute ride):
Lada Holdings, Tel: 604-7626295 / 7626296
Nautica Ferries, Tel: 604-7621201 / 7622341
Samavest, Tel: 604-7623052
Langkawi Ferry, Tel: 604-7624524

From Kuala Perlis(45 minutes):
Lada Holdings, Tel: 604-9855823
Nautica Ferries, Tel: 604-9854494 / 9854563
Samavest, Tel: 604-9854440
Langkawi Ferry, Tel: 604-9852690

Ferries are also available from Penang (Tel: 604-2631943)

By Road
From the North South Expressway (NSE), head north to Kedah and take the Alor Setar Selatan exit (Interchange 177) onto the highway headed to Teluk Kechai and on to Kuala Kedah where you can catch a ferry to Langkawi island. Alternatively, you can also catch ferries from Kuala Perlis further north, accessible via the Jitra Selatan exit (Interchange 181) via Kodiang and Kangar on trunk road K3. This route is longer, at 48km from the NSE exit. You can easily catch a taxi from Kuah Jetty to get to Underwater World, located at Pantai Cenang.
User recommendation

"I'ts a huge experience to see this great underwater world in Langkawi. You'l get to see a large collection of fish and other incredible animal at this place.. Going to Langkawi, then this is a must! RG Flying-E.dk" by Flying E

"nice new whole of life.... something wworth watching.... " by sophie

"Just got back from Auckland,and visited their Kelly Tarlton,s UW. The place is well maintained but in terms of exhibits The Langkawi one far surpasses it with more varieties of fish with the exception of sharks. With a bit of touching up maybe ours could be the best in the region." by fauzi

"I think this is one of the best underwaterworld in Malaysia I ever visited. So many fish in many huge tanks. A good place to know about species of fish and many other creature." by kuman

"we visited it twice ,the children enjoyed it so much." by jon ware

"For those who cannot swim,diving, or snorkelling,it is highly recommended, for them to take their children to visit this Langkawi Underwater World. We can find about 5,000 varieties of fish and other amazing underwater creatures. Apart from that we can also go to the fossil library where we can find unlimited information on underwater Kingdom. Hurry, Hurry take you children there. Our childrens are going to enjoy most." by Mama Milah

"saya penah ke sana n pd pdgan saya, tempat itu sgt sesuai dkunjungi oleh para pelajar,seisis keluarga n untuk menenangkan fikiran. hal ini kerana dpat mendekatkan diri kita dgn kehidupan2 semulajdi khususnya kehdpan laut..syabas underwaterworld!! semoga terus maju" by ayong

"You may find this place boring. Fishes are not as many as you would have thought. But wait, a new attraction is coming, the Penguinarium. What's more, if you like hot and spicy Siamese and other regional food, you can satisfy your taste buds in the exotic 'Kampung Siam', a very well-known food outlet here, just next to this place." by Rusdhi Saliman

PAYAR ISLAND

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"The park is a diver's dream comes true where reefs are pristine and Mother Nature truly captivating. It also offer the best diving site on Peninsular Malaysia."

Payar Island, which comprises of four uninhabited islands - Payar, Lembu, Kaca and Segantang - makes up Malaysia's oldest Marine Park sanctuary.

These islands, famous for the varied and colourful marine life that they support, offer the best diving sites on Peninsular Malaysia's west coast. Access is not a problem as speedboats and catamarans ply the route on a regular basis from Langkawi and Penang.

At Payar Island, the largest of the four islands, you will find the Marine Park Centre which was set up and operated by the Fisheries Department. Here, you'll find useful information on the do's and don'ts while visiting this marine park.

If you are not into water activities, do check out the two hiking trails that have been constructed to enable visitors to explore and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and beyond. Gazebos, picnic tables, BBQ pits and restroom facilities are also available for public use. Although picnics and camping are allowed, cutting of trees and open burning are strictly prohibited.

Nearby is a jetty, and just a short distance away is a pontoon with facilities for easy access to the reef below.The waters of Pulau Payar have an additional attraction -- artificial reefs built from tyres, concrete blocks and old boats, which over the years have developed into mature reefs that are teeming with marine life.

Getting there
Pulau Payar is located approximately 15 nautical miles west of Kuala Kedah, 19 nautical miles south of Langkawi Island and 32 nautical miles north of Pulau Pinang. Most people depart from Kuah Jetty in Langkawi with speed boat or catamaran. The journey takes about 45 minutes.
User recommendation

"Dun say anything, You go, You will know." by OSL

"a place where u can visit whole year long without worrying the monsoon season......" by gan susan

"Too many tourists make this outing average. Heavy traffic from boats and snorkellers take the fun out of diving or snorkelling. Visibility is average. Unfortunately there's not many other places to go between Nov-Mar except Langkawi since the East Coast of Malaysia is virtually shut for the monsoon. " by Andre

"ditimpa perasaan.. 'll b back as certified divers" by cdaismail

"My wife and I visited Pulau Payar on the 12/11/04. We went for 2 dives for the day, unfortunately it is not a good dive site for us in term of visibility (only 3 to 5 metres) which may due to the monsoon season and underwater lives. I was a bit of disppointed though expected, because I just couldn't stopped to compare it with Pulau Sipadan! Pulau Sipadan is still my #1 dive site." by KL Lai

AQUARIA KLCC

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Discover what it is like to drift through the tropical rainforests. Wade through shallow waters as stringrays slip and glide. Find out how it feels to be swimminig side by side with Sand Tiger Sharks."

Showcasing some of the most captivating aquatic life from Malaysia and throughout the world, Aquaria KLCC takes you on an exciting journey from the misty mountains, down the majestic rivers, through the green rainforest to the mighty mangroves until you reach the colourful coral reefs and the ominous deep blue sea.

Located inside Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre which is a 10 minutes walk from the Petronas Twin Towers, it is accessible through the underground interlink from Tower Records in Suria KLCC.

Discover what it is like to drift through the tropical rainforests. Wade through shallow waters as stingrays slip and glide. Find out how it feels to be swimming side by side with Sand Tiger Sharks. With over 5,000 different creatures and the latest in advanced interactive technology, Aquaria KLCC will stimulate your senses and open up your mind to the fascinating world under the sea.

Seamlessly integrated, Aquaria KLCC is supported by the latest in computer technology, where a highly interactive experience will bring a whole new dimension to the wonders of the sea.

Some of the highlights of the aquarium includes a 90 metre long underwater tunnel, the 10 foot long gigantic Arapamia, touch pool encounter along with the death-defying shark feedings at the Aqua Theatre.

The aquarium is open from 10am - 10pm daily, with last admission at 9pm.

Entrance fee :
Adult (standard) - RM38
Adult (with MyKad) - RM28
Children 3 - 12 years (standard) - RM26
Children 3 - 12 years (with MyKad) - RM22
Below 3 years old - Free

For more information, contact:
Aquaria KLCC,
Concourse Level,
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre,
Kuala Lumpur City Centre,
Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-2333 1888
Fax: 03-2380 0069
http://www.klaquaria.com

Getting there
There are two ways to get to Aquaria KLCC:

If you're coming from Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Jalan Pinang, the connecting tunnel is located at Concourse Level of the convention centre. Look for the Aquaria KLCC signage.

If you are from Suria KLCC Shopping Complex, you can enter via the Suria KLCC connecting tunnel, which is located on the ground level of the shopping complex, near the KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) restaurant. It is only a 5-minute walk through the tunnel.

User recommendation

"i went with my family last week. intersting place. my kids were love it. hope that can reduce a bit the ticket price thanks" by Abdul Hamid Mohamed Yusof

"it's fabulously enticing & relaxing at the same time! they've got crazily huge giant fishes inside, fascinating info and very friendly people working there. i especially loved the touch pool and the tunnel. as for the price, well..it's in the city center, the heart of KL, smack in between KLCC & Pavillion, no one ever complained about the expensive shops there..well worth it! " by lynn

"It's true that it seems to be expensive but compared to overseas eg. Melbourne Aquarium, their entrance fee is about 23AUD per adult, which is the equivalent of RM70!!!"

"Overall designing tank is good but for the marine life fishes almost same and more tank are repeat. Price are reasonable. Need to improve better than Underwater World Langkawi. Add something special than UWWL..."

"jus that the pricing wise is a little too high... maybe a slight adjust would be best" by Alvin Tan S K

"" by ardalan

"Harganya terlalu mahal terutama kepada mereka yang berpendapatan rendah. Kalau begini, hanya mereka yang berduit sahaja yang mampu untuk menikmati Aquaria dan tidak kepada golongan yang sebaliknya. Pada pendapat saya, kalau ingin dikekalkan harga sebegini mahal, apa kata adakan package keluarga."

"I have 4 children and a wife. I have to spend RM180 just for the entrance fee!! That's too much for a family dayout. TOO TOO TOO EXPENSIVE!! Not every malaysian citizens could afford this!" by Vincent

"i want to toknow the more about the pachage for school children if you have." by Mohd Sidek b Atan

"love most all of the ideas but then, it is just too expensive..think about others too..tq" by Bee

"I think this aquaria is good and i wish can many fish in this aquaria..." by Rendi

"Was looking for information for operating time but couldn't find anywhere in Web" by kee

"it's fabulously enticing & relaxing at the same time! they've got crazily huge giant fishes inside, fascinating info and very friendly people working there. i especially loved the touch pool and the tunnel. as for the price, well..it's in the city center, the heart of KL, smack in between KLCC & Pavillion, no one ever complained about the expensive shops there..well worth it! " by lynn

"the entrance fees is very expenttttttttttt. although you have a family package . please consider new entrance fees . around rm15.00 only for adult rm7.50 for children above 5years."

"it's very interesting, but the cost should be less expensive." by Liyana

"by over view,how many fishes did you saw in there??? was it anywhere more than 2,000 of it??? i just doubt that we could see all 5,00 of them there and then... and the news from press and web is totally diff. one saying 3,00 of it then the other one saying 5,000 of it. Can some one tell me how many fishes they saw??? just a round figure would do ... THKS~!" by ED

"Too pricey to for moderate income earners with lots of children. Guess those in this category would have to miss out on the "educational" experience that Aquaria has to offer. Probably a good look at the pricing structure of the entrance fee should be initiated by those involved. Remember, you're here in KL-try to serve those closest before thinking of our richer neighbours." by shariman maarof

"tooooooo expensive. average malaysian family would not be able to afford it. a family with 4 kids wil have to spend almost 200 ringgit!!!! aiyoyoyo!!!! " by tina

"just too expensive. Especially these days. MAybe bringing the price down to rm20 would be a good idea. Maybe then they might be able to get a million visitors by this year" by guna

"waaay too pricey entrance fees. should have a package for whole family. parents & 4 kids maybe RM50. like all other places it is not uncommon for the higher reserved for foreigners. "

PICTURES

CHINATOWN (PETALING STREET)

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"Petaling Street or known as Chinatown among tourists is the centre of Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown. The street is also affectionately known as PS among locals."

Geographic Location
Petaling Street or known as Chinatown among tourists is the centre of Kuala Lumpur's original Chinatown. The street is also affectionately known as PS among locals. It is located at the Southeast of Central Market, bounded by Jalan Bandar, Jalan Petaling and Jalan Sultan.

Unique Features
To experience Petaling Street (Chinatown), you should go at night! It's a place that never sleeps. The jostling crowd and noise are part of the fun of visiting Petaling Street. Without these, it just wouldn't be right.

The street has actually been given a facelift. Gone are the uneven roads and broken pavements and the huge colourful umbrellas that protect the goods sold from wooden pushcarts. Petaling Street is now sheltered, with two large Chinese arches placed at both ends of the street to welcome visitors.

Petaling Street is a bustling market serving as a bargain hunter's paradise and one of the premier shopping areas in the city, which is distinct in oriental atmosphere.

It is famous for its makeshift bazaars or stalls; selling "very reasonably" priced goods like wallets, handbags, t-shirts, watches, shoes as well as dresses, sunglasses, shoes, fabrics and souvenirs. Petaling Street is also known for its jewellery shops with their fascinating variety of fine jewellery items beautifully crafted in gold and set with priceless gemstones.

Historical Background
The original Chinese Town centred on Market Square. As the population grew, expansion was constrained by swamps, hills and the river. High Street, now known as Jalan Tun HS Lee, became increasingly popular, as it was higher than the rest of the town and therefore less prone to floods.

Kuala Lumpur was a typical "pioneer" town at the turn of the century, filled with a rough and tough population that was largely male. For entertainment, there was Chinese wayang (opera) or bangsawan (Malay theatre).

The Chinese leaders provided for the community through associations, benevolent societies, temples and foundations. The wealthier and more ornate shophouses were built north of Jalan Cheng Lock, closer to the business centre.

Food
You are in food haven! Chinese food haven to be exact. There are many restaurants with a lot of delicious choices. Some of the restaurants here have been operating for generations! Patrons would normally be given a menu complete with pictures giving them a good indication of how their meal will look like.

The Hokkien Noodles at the corner of Hong Leong Bank is quite popular judging from the long queues of people waiting to place their order. Don't be disheartened. It is really worth the wait. Look out for Yook Woo Hin restaurant on Petaling Street. It is one the longest surviving family-run food places in KL.

Petaling Street is still a worthwhile place to visit for the food. If you wander into the side lanes, you will still be able to glimpse the old Chinatown, from the lane that sells funeral wreaths to the almost hidden wet market selling live poultry, seafood, and fresh vegetables.

Travel Advice
Bargaining here is an absolute must. Bargain hard! It's the ideal place to test your bargaining skills. Even in daytime you have great bargains. Petaling Street is not open for the traffic. It is a great place for locals to get some goods at bargain prices and certainly an eye-opening experience for tourists.

Pictures

THE CHOW KIT ROAD WET MATKET

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A PLACE YOU GET THINGS AT BARGAIN PRICES

The Chow Kit market is really a "wet market" and you need to wear proper shoes to enter it. Daily it caters for the Kampung Baru and the nearby residents and it is much busier on a sunday with folks coming from surrounding areas looking for some cheap stuff.

From the pictures below it can be seen a variety of items are offered for sale at bargain and rock bottom prices especially for fruits.

The fish stalls have their wares nicely arranged and price tagged

The bargain stalls for all types of fruits, including mandarins two months after the Chinese New Year

The road side stalls, the flowers stall, the famous fish ball noddle stall and the

A word of caution though; you need to do some careful selection as the good, bad and ugly are lumped together. The same can be said for the fish on offered. Prices may be cheap sometimes but also look out not to be shortchanged for weights. The worst experience you can get is after having your chicken chopped, you might find the "thigh parts" not wrapped up for you to take home.

Langkawi Island

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Langkawi island is an archipelago of 104 islands lying in the north western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The exact location of these tropical islands is at the site where the Straits of Malacca meets the waters of the Andaman Seas, Langkawi also become a duty free shopping island.

The largest of these islands is called Langkawi Island and is bigger than the Penang Island.The other islands in this group are Island of Pregnant Maiden (Pulau Dayang Bunting), Lion Island (Pulau Singa Besar) and Beras Basah Island.The smallest of these islands are atolls roughly the size of an ordinary house!

UNDERWATER WORLD LANGKAWI
Pulau Payar Marine Park The Pulau Payar Marine Park is stuated in the northern part of the Straits of Melaka, 19 nautical miles south of Langkawi and encompasses the islands of Pulau Payar, Pulau Lembu, Pulau Segantang and Pulau Kaca which are surrounded by coral reefs. The marine park teems with a fascinating diversity of marine life and vegetation.

Many endangered species of fishes and marine organisms live within the sanctuary. Measuring 2 km long and 1/4 km wide, Pulau Payar is the most popular of the islands as its sheltered waters are ideal are for snorkelling, diving and swimming. Among the enchanting dive spots is the "Coral Garden", area covered with bright, multi-hued soft corals. There are several sandy beachs on Pulau Payar island for picnics as well as hiking trails for those who wish to explore the island. Just off the beach, one can indulge in the thrilling experince of feeding baby sharks. Facilities include gazebos, pinic tables, barbeque pits and restrooms at selected areas. There is also a Visitors' Centre that provides information about the marine park.

Visitors can get to Pulau Payar from the Kuah jetty point by catamaran or speed boat. The catamaran services operated by Langkawi Coral, takes about 45 minutes to get to Pulau Payar while the speed boat takes an hour. It is advisable to book the catamaran service a day before the trip. Equiries can be made with any travel agent in kuah or at the jetty point for those intending to travel speed boat. Apart from the fare, a levy of RM5.00 for adults and RM2.50 for children is charged for entry to the marine park. For further information on the catamaran service, kindly contact the Langkawi Coral booking counter, Tel: 04-9667318

The Underwater World Langkawi, a marine showcase featuring both fresh and salt water fish and other forms of marine life, is a must-see attraction. Located at Pantai Cenang, a poplular beach on the island, this aquarium features more than 5,000 types of marine life, exhibited in more than 100 tanks of different sizes. The highlight is a giant tank housing large marine species such as sharks, stingrays, groupers and green turtles, with a 15-meter tunnel for vision to walk through and enjoy a spectacular view of the exhibits. Underwater gardens of weeds and sea plants together with exotic fishes and exhibits of fossils and shells add to the range of interesting sights.

Operation Hours: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm
Admission: RM18.00 (Adult), RM10.00 (Child)
Contact Num.: +604-9556100

Sipadan Island

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An aerial view of Malaysia's Sipadan island in the tropical waters off the northeast coast of Borneo in this file photo dated May 1, 2000. The World Court on Tuesday ruled in favour of Malaysia in its dispute with Indonesia over two tiny palm-fringed islands-Sipadan and Ligitan—famed for exotic diving.

This description is not far from reality: it might even actually downplay a little bit, as Sipadan is considered one of the five top diving destinations in the world. This small rainforest-covered tropical island rising from a 700 meter abyss in the Celebes Sea is a destination the committed diver cannot miss.

Pulau Sipadan Resort & Tours Sdn Bhd , one of a handful of operators allowed to bring divers into this protected island, Divers will be confortably accommodate at Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort (Known best as Kapalai), offers great food and comfortable accommodation in simple, water chalets with attached bathrooms, mini refregerator and power points, with three boat dives a day, unlimited pier diving and not-to-be missed excursions to the nearby very different dive sites around Kapalai and Mabul.

SIPADAN-KAPALAI DIVE RESORT is also equipped with Internet and Satellite Phone.
Sipadan - Kapalai Dive Resort

A few minutes by boat from Sipadan but a full world away it lies the exhilarating Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort , sitting on its sturdy stilts on the shallow sandbanks of the Ligitan Reefs. Planned and built in full style as an airy, comfortable, sunny water village with no land in sight, it boats a mile-long sandbank of powdery blindingly white sand where one can suntan at complete leisure.

The resort offers great food, surprisingly roomy and elegant twin-sharing wooden chalets with huge private balconies and attached bathrooms and a couple of miles of walkways for those who like to take their morning jog while looking at thousands of fish just a few inches beneath their feet. Meals are served in the terraced, open central structure, while a big western sundeck allows divers to have an evening drink or an after-dive chat with a background of fabulous tropical sunsets.

Diving around Kapalai is exceedingly easy and shallow but quiet spectacular: the sandy bottom and the spare coral heads host an amazing array of small, often yet-to-be-classified, shamelessly colorful subjects, making the diving here and unforgettable experience for any discerning photographer. The resort offers three dives a day plus, if requested, day trips at Sipadan.

Sipadan - Lakayan Resort
A jewel- like tiny island in the Sulu Sea and hour and a half boat ride's north of Sandakan, Lakayan is soon to be declared part of an immense Marine Protected Area. Unpopulated and covered by think tropical island vegetation on its topside, this peaceful, untouched tittle bit of paradise is ringed by an endless pure white sandy beach, offering simply elegant and exquisite accommodation in a handful of wooden, roomy and perfectly appointed seafront double-occupancy chalets.

Meals are informally served at the central open building, which boasts at amazingly beautiful open-air wooden terrace, the ideal spot for after dinner relaxation and chatting, all the while admiring the dozens of juvenile blacktip sharks swimming leisurely a few feet beneath.

While the ideal destination for who search tranquility and relaxation in a virgin natural setting and for families with children, Lakayan Island is also one of the hottest diving destination on the map today: its dive sites - all just a few minutes away - boast unbelievably colorful macro fauna, fascinating wrecks and, in season from March to May, regular sightings of gigantic and harmless whale sharks, the "dream date " of every diver in the world.

Gayana Island - Sabah

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Secluded beaches, calm turquoise waters, lush green landscape. Wake up to the call of exotic birds. Take a leisurely hike through the jungle canopy. Snorkel among colorful marine life. Watch fishes swim by from the privacy of your own balcony. Dine al fresco under the moonlight…… Treat yourself to the tranquility of this little patch of tropical paradise where you can completely unwind and immerse yourself in the natural beauty that surrounds you. Idyllic Gayana Island EcoResort is an ecological paradise nestled away in a beautiful bay on the far side of Gaya Island, off the shores of Kota Kinabalu. Crystal clear waters and secluded beaches wrap around the inlet, with lush tropical rainforest and mangrove forming a serene backdrop.

Just minutes away from the bustling city, Gayana offers a secluded island escape, designed and operated with nature in mind. Gayana features 22 semi-detached over water chalets built on timber stilts constructed out of sustainable local woods with thatched roofs.

All 44 rooms are tastefully furnished and absolutely relaxing with spacious private balconies, and equipped with modern conveniences for your comfort. An elevated wooden boardwalk winds its way past the chalets, lined with flowering bougainvillea and tropical plants.
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Location Map

The resort also features a gift shop, offering a selection of beach wear, leisure wear, handicrafts, postcards and snacks. Conveniently located at the reception lobby, it is popular with guests and visitors alike. Gayana offers non-motorized watersport facilities including canoeing, snorkeling, sea kayaking and scuba diving. Island hopping, fishing and crab catching can also be arranged upon request. As the forest is virtually at your doorstep, you can also go jungle trekking. The challenging 6 Km trial leading from the resort through the thick canopy of high dipterocarp trees to the nearby Malohom Beach is well-marked and can be explored with a guide or on your own.

The resort's ground is also a sanctuary to many of the island's wildlife such as the pied hornbills, long tailed macaques, monitor lizards, wild boars, green imperial pigeons, jungle rats, geckos, snakes, Buffy fish owls and various species of insects. So keep your camera handy…… you'll never know who or what you'll bump into. However, it is important to remember to keep your distance. Do not feed or provoke the animals in any way.

Another important reminder….. Do keep all doors and windows or at least the nettings closed when you leave your room or when you go to bed at night. You surely do not want any uninvited furry or scaly visitors in your room! (just in case)

History of Gayana Island Eco Resort | Borneo
The tropical wildness of Borneo with the underwater wilds of the South China Sea--that is the dual draw of Gayana Island EcoResort. A half-hour and a world away from Kota Kinabalu, the lively capital of Sabah, this four-star resort is a village of thatched-roof bungalows amidst the national park of Tunku Abdul Rahman.

gudaya gayana resort
Gayana Island Resort is an ecological paradise nestled away in a beautiful bay on the far side of Gaya Island, off the shores of Kota Kinabalu. Crystal clear waters and secluded beaches wrap around the inlet, with lush tropical rainforest and mangrove forming a serene backdrop.

Gayana Island Resort is located just off Western shores of the 3rd largest island in the world; Borneo. The Northern most region is called Sabah, known affectionately as the "Land Below The Wind," as the tip of Sabah lies just below the typhoon belt. The capital of Sabah is the vibrant, coastal city of Kota Kinabalu.
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The five islands just off her shores make up the national marine park of Tunku Abdul Rahman and are home to numerous species including the Hornbill Toucan, Monitor Lizard, Macaque Monkey and countless underwater delights.
Gayana is nestled into the tropical wildness of the largest of the five islands, Pulau Gaya. It is only here that one is caressed by gentle, lapping waters of the South China Sea and senses are awakened by the sounds and mystery of the primordial jungle.

Recreational Activities:
Snorkeling Gear / Kayaking / Canoeing / Nature Walk / Line Fishing / Adopt A Coral
Marine Seminar / Transfer to Police Beach / Island Hopping / Leisure Diving

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Sabah Introduction

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The state capital of Sabah is Kota Kinabalu. It is a relatively new town as most of its original buildings were destroyed during World War II. Only the north-eastern corner of the town remained and is known as 'Old KK' among the locals today.

Sabah - Land Below the Wind - Often called the 'Land Below the Wind' because it lies below the typhoon belt, Sabah occupies the eastern part of North Borneo and is East Malaysia's second largest state with an area of 74,500sq.km
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Sabah Kota Kinabanu Landmark

Sabah has the South China Sea on the west and the Sulu and Celebes Seas on the east with a total coastline of some 1,440 km.

Sabah is mountainous with lush tropical rainforests. Its population of nearly two million is made up of 32 colourful ethnic communities

Kota Kinabalu, the capital, is a fertile lowland plain where most commercial and administrative activity is concentrated.

It is the eastern gateway to Malaysia with direct air links to Brunei, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia and Taiwan

THE PEOPLE

The three main indigenous groups of Sabah are the Kadazan-Dusun, Murut and Bajau. The Kadazan-Dusun make up one third of the population and live in the interior plains. They are mainly padi farmers though many have ventured into other trades. The padi harvesting, an important ritual, is accompanied by religious rites presided over by female priestesses called a bobohizan

The Murut, who live in the interior region near the borders of Sarawak and Kalimantan, are farmers and hunters. Many of them still stay in longhouses. Murut weddings are elaborate affairs lasting for days. Everyone is welcome to these weddings

The Bajau, who make up the second largest indigenous group, live mainly on the east and west coasts. East coast Bajau are sea nomads, coming ashore only to sell their fish catches. The west coast Bajau are farmers and are noted for their skilled horsemanship. These handsomely attired 'Cowboys of the East' add a distinctively Sabahan touch to local festivities

Economy - Sabah's economy depends on agriculture, forestry, manufacturing and tourism. Exports include palm oil, cocoa beans, rubber, timber and crude petroleum

Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque

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One of the largest mosques in South-east Asia, this impressive building is frequently referred to as "the blue mosque." It is huge and magnificent--with an enormous, dark blue dome and four minarets standing at 142.3 metres. Decorative Islamic calligraphy enhances the dome and main prayer-hall, while the overall architecture integrates ethnic Malay design elements. The mosque is adjoined by a small lake, which makes it a particularly serene setting, especially at sunset. Visitors should dress according to the Islamic dress code. Suitable attire is provided at the main entrance.

Persiaran Masjid
Kuala Lumpur 40000 Malaysia
+60 3 5159 9988

Open Hours 10a-noon & 2p-4p Sa-Th

Malaysia Election 2008 Posters

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Endau Rombin National Park in Johor - Malaysia

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At Endau-Rompin Johor National Park, the concept of getting away from it all takes on a whole new meaning .

The park is managed by the Johor National Parks Corporation, and encompasses some 49, 000ha of virgin lowland tropical rainforest.

Imagine trekking through isolation for centuries. The abundant vegetation is a magnet for creatures great and small, and the sheer beauty of the landscape takes your breath away.

Wake up in the morning to be greeted by the timeless sounds of the forest – the hoot of the gibbons, the love call of the hornbills, the chorus of the cicadas. As darkness falls, the mood becomes languid and mysterious, and nature’s symphony takes on a whole new tune.

This is one of the few places left in the country where the wild denizens of the mighty jungle roam free. They includes no less than 230 species of birds, 179 species of butterflies and all the great Malaysian mammals – the tiger, the elephant, the tapir and the Sumatran rhinoceros, as well as a host of other animals – from the agile Dusky – Leaf Monkey clowning in the tree – tops, to the indigenous fish at Tasik Air Biru, which are so tame they feed off your hand.

For those who cannot live without the modern must-haves, there are furnished chalets, piped water and a cafeteria at the main visitor’s Complex in Peta to ensure a comfortable stay.

But why cofine yourself to a room when you can rediscover the exhilaration of kayaking down a roiling river, or wade through streams so pristine you can gather the water in your hands to quench your thirst. Or just sit back, close your eyes and enjoy a quiet communion with nature.

Spend a night at Endau-Rompin Johor National Parks, and you will understand why explorers and naturalist alike have been lured here since 19th century to uncover the secret of this mist-shrouded jewel. Spend two night, and you will be hooked forever. For the forest never sleeps.

Friendly Tips
Upon a confirmed booking, you will be provided with a list of things to bring with you. In a rain forest, comfort is a priority. The weather is usually hot and humid, with a chance of rain, while the nights can be quite cool. Conditions vary with the time of year. Rainfall is heaviest between October and January.

Temperatures range between 25C and 32C. The rainy season between December and January often renders the park inaccessible. Always check with the park authorities beforehand before making your way in.

Endau-Rombin Map

Activities
Walking through a 148-million-year old rainforest is an intoxication adventure for the senses. There is so much to see and do, learn and experience. Here are some activities worth enquiring about:-
-jungle trekking
-canoeing / kayaking/ rafting
-nature photography
-guided tours along educational park trails
-bird watching
-catch and release fishing
-team building exercise
-camping
-cultural activities such as orang asli blow pipe and animal trap demonstrations
-insect light trap
-night walk
-hydro biology activities
-making friends with trees programme
-self study and research
-slide show
-swimming

Stamps of Malaysia

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Best Place to visit in Melaka

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The Stadthuys
Builts in 1650 as the official residence of Dutch Governors and their offers, the edifice is a example of Dutch architecture. Perserved in its original structure and form, it now houses the History Museum and Ethnography Museum. On display daily are traditional bridal costumes and relics from Melaka's glorious past.

Christ Church
Standing exactly as it has always been since 1753, the church is testimony to Dutch architectural ingenuity. Take note of the church's handmade pews, ceiling beams contructed without joiints, Brass Bible, tombstone written in Amenian and 'Last Supper' in glazed tiles.

Clock Tower
The brick-red clock tower is located at Dutch Square, close to the similarly hued Christ Church and the Stadyhuys. Tan Beng Swee, a rich Malaccan philanthropist, donated the clock which imported from England in 1886.

A' Famosa
The hallmark of Melaka and perhaps the most photographed subject next to the Stadhuys. Built by Portuguese in 1511 as a fortress it sustained severe structural damage during the Dutch invasion. The Dutch had set to destroy it but timely intervention by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1808 saved what remains of A' Famosa today.

St. Paul's Church
Built by a Portugese captain by the name of Duarte Coelho. The chapel was turned by the Dutch into a burial ground for their noble dead and renamed 'St. Paul's Church' from the Portuguese's 'Our Lady of the Hill'. St Francis Xavier was briefly enshrined in the open grave in 1553 before being shipped to Goa, India.

Melaka Sultanate Palace
Built based on the description and reference to the palace in the Malay Annals, the wooden replica house the Cultural Museum of Melaka. Situated at the foot of St. Paul's Hill, it is the only Malay palace from Melaka's glorious past built with such detail and refinement.

Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
'Straits Chinese' or the Baba and Nyonya, are Chinese who have adopted much of the Malay culture. The public can now view the unique heritage at the private museum run by the Babas and Nyonya of Melaka.

Chitty Museum
The Chitty Museum is a new enterprise of the Chitty community to document their unique heritage. Among the exhibits are colourfully-designed traditional water-pots, multi-tiered brass oil-lamps, serving trays, sculptures, handicrafts and photographs.

Cheng Ho Cultural Museum
A place with comprehensive and fascinating displays of the history of Melaka and Admiral Cheng Ho 600 years ago. The concepts of the Museum adopts a non-conventional and immersive approach. It's design employs multimedia, interactive, hands-on techniques and presents a historical perspective. The museum serves to provide an educational experience for both adults and children.

Maritime Museum
The museum is constructed after 'Flor De La Mar'. The Portuguese galleon sank in the Straits of Melaka on its way to Portugal. With her hull laden with invaluable treasures seized from Melaka, the galleon was doomed from existencehad it not for the efforts to revive its symbolic significance to Melaka heritage. At the museum, there are exhibits of foreign ships models that had once called at the port of Melaka during the height of its maritime hegemony.

Kampung Chitty
Chittys are Straits-born Indians and offsprings of Indian traders who came from Panai. These people embrace the Hindu faith and practice a dogmatic type of Hinduism while their yearly Mariamman Festival or 'Pesta Datuk Charchar' in May is a true celebration that last for a week. They eat the typical Indian food and practice the traditional Indian wedding ceremony.

Portuguese Settlement
You can find descendants of the 16th century Portuguese here in this settlement. The widespread inter-marriages between the European sailors and soldiers with local women have brought about the birth of a rich new culture. For an exotic experience of Portuguese festivals and celebrations, do not forget to visit the settlement when you're in Melaka.

Villa Sentosa (Kampung Morten)
The house, built during the first quarter of the century in the style fashionable during the era, has been converted by its owner, Tuan Hj. Hashim bin Dato Demang Hj. Abdul Ghani, into a private museum. Located in Kampung Morten, which is the only Malay village in the heart of Melaka city, the house has a history that goes back to the British Land Reform Act 1920. Visitors can view intriguing collection of costumes, Malay embroidery,furnitures, muskets and an array of interesting relics. As for curator, the owner would be glad to play the role from whom visitors can ask additional information.

Bukit China
As the name implies, 'Chinese Hill' was the official settlement of the Chinese entourage that arrived with Princess Hang Li Poh. She was sent to Melaka by the Emporor to marry the Sultan to mark the advent of diplomatic relation between Melaka and China. The entourage stayed on this settlement until Portuguese occupation in 1511. Today Bukit China is the largest cemetery outside China with many of the tombs dating back to Ming Dynasty.

Hang Li Poh's Well
Built in 1459 by the followers of Hang Li Poh, the Chinese princess who marry to the Sultan Melaka. The well never dries up during the days of old and was the only source of water supply during great droughts. The Dutch enclosed it with stout walls in 1677 to maintain ultimate right to the well. It has been turned into a wishing well and it is said that those whi throw coins into it will return to Melaka time and again.

Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple
One of the first Hindu temples built in the country at the turn of the century. It was built on the plot given by the Dutch.

Kampung Kling's Mosque
One of the oldest mosques in the country with Sumatran architectural features. Instead of a Conventional dome, a three-tier roof rising like a pyramid is in place. A minaret peculliar in shape from a typical moorish style, is structured like a Pagoda, potraying a mixture of East-West architectural influence.

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
The oldest Chinese temple in the country. It was built in 1646 with materials shipped out of China. Fine workmanship is evident in the ornately decorated mythological figures, carvings and lacquer work inside the temple.

Poh San Teng Temple
The temple is situated at the foot of Bukit China. Built in 1795 by Kapitan Tsai Shih Chang. Within the premises of the temple is the famous well, San Pao Ching or Perigi Raja subject to many legends and stories.

Mini Malaysia
A stupendous theme complex to enable visitors to view the traditional house of the 13 states of Malaysia on a single visit. The complex displays life-size authentic houses of Malaysia crafted by master builders. Each house has been furnished with corresponding elements, adding ambience of originality that capture the houses in their traditional setting.

Mini Asean
A unique theme park conceived as the summary of prominent cultural elements of the countries that make up ASEAN i.e. Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. Visitors will acquire a definitive sense of history and culture of the countries based on the features of the houses constructed with remarkable detail.

Jonker Walk
A definite haven for antique collectors and bargain hunters. Authentic artifacts and relics, some dating as far back as 300 years, can be found among a host of interesting collectibles, each with its own history ad mystery. Jalan Hang Jebat, formerly known as Jonker Street, is known worldwide among famous antique collectors as one of the best places to hunt and bargain for antiques.

Trishaw Ride
The best way to enjoy Melaka in a slow and laid-back manner. The trishaw will take you through streets and corners of Melaka that you could easily miss out if you decide to venture on your own. The trishaw can be rented on hourly or distance covered basis at The Stadthuys.

River Cruise
Cruises along the Melaka River are available at the quay behind the tourist information centre. The 45-minute tour passes through the downtown
area. Among the sights are old warehouses, shop houses, bridges and Kampung Morten. The return trip passes wharves down river.

D-Paradise Tropical Fruitfarm
After 5 years of research, planning and development the result is D-Paradise Tropical Fruit World and Aboriginal Native Village. The World's largest collections of tropical, landscaped garden full of fun, adventure and discovery. Assault your senses - see the fruits, smell them, and fall into a fruity dream. One of the many "must see" attractions is the unique, authentic live Aboriginal Village. Here you can live amongst the natives and discover how they hunt by blow-pipe, cook their food, make handicrafts, find medicinal herbs in the jungle and join in their culture dances.

Place to visit in Penang

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Natural Gateways and Parks

Minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the city is Penang’s natural heritage: her emerald green hills and golden sandy beaches. Leisure activities are varied – tennis to golf, riding to scuba diving. Penang is one place where you can jog, cycle, sunbathe, sail, beachcomb, snorkel and windsurf.

Ayer Itam Dam

One of the most popular and scenic spots for exercise enthusiasts is the Ayer Itam Dam.

Located above the famous Kek Lok Si Temple in the Ayer Itam village on the outskirts of George Town, the Dam is Penang’s answer to the Hoover Dam in USA or the Aswan Dam in Egypt, although at a smaller scale.
The Aquarium of the Fisheries Research Institute, Batu Maung

Have you ever visited an aquarium? If you have not, now's the time to see and touch our diverse marine wonders at the Fisheries Research Institute aquarium at Batu Maung. What are you waiting for?

Admission: RM5 for adults, RM2 for kids 7 to 12 years and RM1.50 for school groups.
There is no charge for kids below 7 years.
The aquarium is located at the Fisheries Research Institute grounds at Batu Maung.
Tel: 04-626 3925 and Fax: 04-626 2210.

Balik Pulau

The hills of Balik Pulau abound with clove and nutmeg trees which bear fruit in November to January and July. Or savour durian, a seasonal fruit which is the luscious king of fruits.

Bukit Jambul Orchid and Hibiscus Garden, Bukit Jambul

Home to exotic snakes, birds and plants, the two hectare Bukit Jambul Orchid & Hibiscus Garden and Reptile House are located along Persiaran Bukit Jambul, close to the Hotel Equatorial; only a leisurely 5-minute drive away from the Penang International Airport.

Opens: 9:30am to 6:30pm daily (last entry at 5.30pm)
Admission: RM 10.00 adults and RM 5.00 children. A charge of RM1 for camera use.
Snake show: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 11.30am and 3.30pm

Beaches and fishing villages

Most activities are centered around Batu Ferringhi, where most of the popular beach resorts are located. Their facilities include waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, water scooters, and waterskiing. This prime stretch of beach is always a hive of activity with elite nightspots and restaurants which come to life in the evening.

Further down is the equally lovely Teluk Bahang Beach, which houses an international beach resort and is home to kampungs and a fishing village. If privacy is preferred, head for the secluded beaches of Teluk Duyung, Monkey Beach, Pantai Kerachut and Pantai Mas which are accessible via the trails in the Pantai Acheh Forest Reserve from Teluk Bahang.

The Pasir Panjang Beach at the south-western tip of the island is a secluded stretch of beach and clear waters, at the end of a 25-minute hike over challenging terrain from Betong.

See also Batu Maung, a small fishing village at the south-eastern tip of the island, which owes its fame to the beach-front shrine dedicated to Admiral Cheng Ho, the famous Chinese admiral who featured prominently in the history of the Malacca Sultanate.

The huge footprint in the vicinity is said to be that of the Admiral’s and is worshipped as something sacred. There is a belief that anyone who lights joss sticks and places it in an urn beside the footprint will be bestowed good fortune. The best seafood on the island can also be found here.

Botanical Gardens, Jalan Air Terjun

This 30-hectare sprawling garden of flora and fauna is a favourite recreation spot for locals. Central to the Gardens is a waterfall that start over a hundred metres above, hence its more popular moniker of "Waterfall Gardens". Today, the waterfall is a restricted area and hidden from public view by the green foliage.

While the vibrant hues of Penang’s native fauna is the prominent feature, the star attraction is the large number of macaque monkeys that greet visitors from the entrance right to the heart of the garden. Walkers, joggers, runners, picnickers and lovers frequent this gem of a garden for its spacious and blissful settings.

Every year, the Penang International Floral Festival will be held for about a week at the Botanic Gardens. The entire garden will be transformed into a floral wonderland with thousands and thousands of flowers and blooms, of all sizes and gorgeous colours.

For more information on Penang Botanic Gardens, visit its official website at http://www.sukpp.gov.my/KebunBunga/main.html

Address: Jalan Kebun Bunga, 10350 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Tel: 604- 2270 428, 2271 354 (direct line) • Fax: 604- 2286 075
Open from 5.00 am to 8.00 pm every day of the year.
Opens: Daily from 5.00am - 8.00pm • Admission is free.

Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest

The Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest lies 457 metres above sea level and covers an area of 37 hectares. Some locals refer to Bukit Mertajam as Bukit Ubat (or medicinal hill) because of the therapeutic qualities attributed to it – people with minor ailments actually claim of feeling relieved after a hike. One of the more popular parks on the mainland, it is usually packed with people during holidays. Facilites include a swimming pool, camping and picnic spots, jungle treks and comfortable accomodation.
Bukit Panchor Recreational Forest

Located 10km from Nibong Tebal or 50km from George Town lies the Bukit Panchor Recreational Forest – an ideal getaway for picnics, camping and jungle trekking. A perfect place for the family.
Butterfly Farm, Teluk Bahang

Located at Teluk Bahang, 20km from George Town, the Butterfly Farm covers an area of 0.8 hectare. Visitors can marvel at the hundreds of species of butterflies and local insects in their natural habitat.

The best time to visit is in the late morning or early afternoon, when the butterflies are most active.

Visiting Hours: Mondays to Fridays from 9:00am to 5:00pm; Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 9:00am to 5:30pm
Admission: RM 12.50 (adult), RM 6.25 (child from 5-12 years of age); Free for children below 5 years of age.
Address: No 830 Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11050 Penang
Tel: 604-885 1253 • Fax: 604-885 2011 / 885 1741 • E-mail: info@butterfly-insect.com
www.butterfluy-insect.com

The Esplanade: A microcosm of Penang's colourful legacy

No well-planned and picturesque city is ever complete without a park and George Town is no exception. Parks can range from grand landscapes like Central Park in New York City or Hyde Park in London, to modest affairs like Penang's Esplanade, landing point of Francis Light and home to a historical battle fort.

Kampung Seronok, Batu Maung

The name "Kampung Seronok" originated from a suggestion by an English engineer, D.W. Grehan who had, on a number of occasions, shared in the joy and merrymaking of the kampung folk, the the days shortly after the Japanese Surrender.

What makes it unique is the fact that it is virtually 'open' to visitors who are free to observe and participate in the various cultural activities, traditional games and rural economic pursuits of the people, showcasing the intrinsic values of traditional village life.

Penang Hill

Penang Hill is actually made up of a series of hills which rise above the island. The peak stands at 821 metres above sea level, which makes it a cool getaway from the tropical heat below.

The hill is accessible via a funicular train which was first opened for use in 1923. The train operates in two sections and passengers change railcars at midpoint. It takes about half an hour to reach the summit and the train service operates at half hour intervals.

Alternatively, the fit and adventurous can hike up the hill from the many hiking trails available – the most popular trails start at access points close to the Botanical Gardens. The hike itself is about 6.7 km or 4.5 miles long, which will take hikers an average of 2 to 4 hours, depending on level of fitness.

Upon reaching the summit, one is rewarded with a panoramic view of Penang island. There are also old bungalows, a hotel, bird park and walking trails which are worth checking out.

Penang National Park - our little green pocket

The Penang National Park (Taman Negara Pulau Pinang) is one of the few natural forested areas left on the island. It is also currently the world's smallest national park.

The Park is located at the north-western corner of Penang Island, on what resembles the side profile of a face, hence the name Muka Head (muka literally means face). With 1181 hectares of forest and 1381 hectares of wetlands, the Park's ecosystem is a diversity of habitats with hills, sandy and rocky beaches, streams and coastal forests -representing much of the natural habitats of Penang.

Pulau Jerejak

Pulau Jerejak is only minutes away from Penang city life yet tucked away among the magnificence of a lush tropical rainforest; also known as the "virgin jungle" island as it is one of the few reamining preserves of primary forest in Malaysia. A virtually undisturbed island graced with the rich diversity of 362ha of over 210 species of flora and fauna. Towering tropical trees, lingering lianas and exotic orchids prove to be shelters to some of the most remarkable living creatures, such as the Monitor Lizard and the White-Bellied Sea Eagle.

The island also boasts of an ancient emerald environment, older than the equatorial forests of the Amazon or the Congo, thus producing a marvellous ecosystem that is both inspiring and engaging. Equally intriguing is the island's hisory as a penal colony – a mystical tourch tot he surounding pristine nature.

Pulau Aman

Pulau Aman in Bhasa malaysia means "island of peace" and as its name suggests, it is the gateway to tranquility and serenity. Situated on an island covering and area of 288 acres, it is 2.5 nautical miles from the mainland just off the coast of Seberang Perai's southern district. The nearest town is Bukit Tambun.

An idlyllic fishing village with a population of only three hundred, the majority of people on Pulau Aman ar elderly folks and laughing, carefree children.

Fishing, water sports and jungle trekking are some of the popular activities of hoiday-makers on the island. Places of interest, each with their own fascinationg story to tell, await the exploration of the adventurous.

Teluk Bahang Recreational Forest, Jalan Teluk Bahang

The diehard nature lovers will find delight in the recreational forests of Teluk Bahang, Sungai Tukun and Pantai Kerachut on the island and Bukit Mertajam on the mainland.

There is a bewildering range of flowering plants and numerous species of insects, exotic birds, butterflies, snakes and lizards. Expect to find jungle tracks that lead to the heart of the forest with camping sites along the way.

Tropical Fruit Farm, Jalan Teluk Bahang

Tropical fruit farm is situated at about 900 ft above sea level on the hilly terrain of Teluk Bahang, the orchard covers 25 acres and it was developed back in 1993 to converse the rare and exotic fruit trees and to educate and promote to the locals as well as foreigners on the gift that our land is blessed.

Opens: 9.00am to 6.00pm daily
Address: Batu 18, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Penang
Tel: 04-227 6223 • Fax: 04-229 0179 • Email: info@tropicalfruits.com.my
www.tropicalfruits.com.my

Tropical Spice Garden, Jalan Teluk Bahang

Tropical Spice Garden provides an enchanting escape for tired souls' it is a garden of discovery for those who miss out on simple pleasures like walking barefoot on dewy grass or stopping to smell the flowers. If you are in need of stress therapy to invigorate your body and mind, this microcosm of diverse ecosystems is the perfect respite!

Lot 595 Mukim 2, Jalan Teluk Bahang 11100 Penang
Tel: 604-881 1797 (Leslie) • www.tropicalspicegarden.com

Opens daily from 9.00am to 6.00pm. Last admission at 5.30 pm.
Admission fees to the Spice Gardens:
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): RM28 (self-guided) or RM45 (tour guided)
Adult RM13 (self guided) or RM20 (tour guided)
Child (aged 4-12): RM5 (self or tour guided); Free for children under 4 years of age
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Note: Special rates for Groups & Schools. Visitors can leave and re-enter the Garden on the same day without further payment provided they keep their tickets and advise the Front Office on exiting.

Admission fee to the Visitor Centre: RM1 (Free for children accompanied by parents)
Includes admission to the Spice Museum, Garden Shop, Gift Shop and Spice Café.

Youth Park

Nested under a canopy of mature trees, the Youth Park is Penang's largest recreational area. Today it boasts new outdoor adult exercise machines, children's outdoor pools and play equipmant, lush tropical gardens vibrant with colour, and quiet conversation corners

PETRONAS TWIN TOWER

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The Petronas Twin Towers (also known as the Petronas Towers or Twin Towers), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are the world's tallest twin buildings. They were the world's tallest buildings from 1998 to 2004 if measured from the level of the main entrance to the structural top, the original height reference used by the US-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat from 1969 (three additional height categories were introduced as the tower neared completion in 1996).

History

These towers, which were designed by Cesar Pelli, an Argentine-American architect, were completed in 1998 and became the tallest buildings in the world on the date of completion. The 88-floor towers are constructed largely of reinforced concrete, with a steel and glass facade designed to resemble motifs found in Islamic art, a reflection of Malaysia's Muslim religion. They were built on the site of Kuala Lumpur's race track. Because of the depth of the bedrock, the buildings were built on the world's deepest foundations. The 120-meter foundations were built by Bachy Soletanche, and required massive amounts of concrete.

In an unusual move, a different construction company was hired for each of the towers, and they were made to compete against each other. Eventually the builders of Tower 2, Samsung Constructions (the Construction Division of Samsung Corporation), Kukdong Engineering & Construction (both of South Korea), won the race, despite starting a month behind Tower 1, built by Hazama Corporation, and Tower 1 (Hazama Corporation) ran into problems when they discovered the structure was 25 millimeters off from vertical. The shopping mall beneath both towers was constructed by Birmingham, Alabama based Bill Harbert International.

Due to a lack of steel and carbon fibre bombshells the huge cost of importing steel, the towers were constructed on a cheaper radical design of super high strength reinforced concrete. High-strength concrete is a material familiar to Asian contractors and twice as effective as steel in sway reduction; however, it makes the building twice as heavy on its foundation than a comparable steel building. Supported by 23-by-23 meter concrete cores and an outer ring of widely-spaced super columns, the towers use a sophisticated structural system that accommodates its slender profile and provides from 1300 to 2000 square metres of column-free office space per floor.

Below the twin towers is Suria KLCC, a popular shopping mall, and Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, the home of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.

Petronas, Malaysia's national oil company, set out to build the world's tallest building. Although other buildings such as the Sears Tower have higher occupied floors, a higher antenna, and a higher roof, the Petronas Twin Towers' spires are classified as architectural details and rise to 452 m (1483 feet), giving it the greatest structural height until Taipei 101. Taking advantage of the rules governing building measurements (counting spires but not antennas) has generated controversy over the towers' claim to the title. However, the tradition of including the spire on top of a building and not including the antenna dates back to the rivalry between the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building.

Other buildings have used spires to increase their height but have always been taller overall to the pinnacle when trying to claim the title. In the aftermath of the controversy, the rules governing official titles were partially overhauled, and a number of buildings re-classified structural antenna as architectural details to boost their height rating (even though nothing was actually done to the building). Since the rules had allowed a building that "looked" shorter to say they were taller, newer buildings have had a focus on getting more than one of the height categories and tried to cater to popular perception rather than technicalities.[citation needed]

[edit] Tenants of the Petronas Twin Towers
Towers at night.
Towers at night.

Tower One is fully occupied by the Petronas Company and a number of its subsidiaries and associate companies. The office spaces in Tower Two are mostly available for lease to other companies. A number of companies have offices in Tower Two, including Accenture, Al Jazeera English, Bloomberg, Boeing, IBM, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, McKinsey & Co, Krawler Networks, Microsoft, Newfield Exploration and Reuters.

[edit] KLCC Park

Outside the building is a park with jogging and walking paths, a fountain with incorporated light show, wading pools, and a children's playground.

Suria KLCC is one of the biggest shopping malls in Malaysia.

[edit] Skybridge

The towers feature a skybridge (constructed by Kukdong Engineering & Construction) between the two towers on 41st and 42nd floors, which is the highest 2-story bridge in the world. The bridge is 170m above the ground and 58 m long. The same floor is also known as the podium, since visitors desiring to go to higher levels have to change elevators here. The skybridge is open to all visitors, but free passes (limited to 1700 people per day) must be obtained on a first-come, first-served basis. The Skyway is closed on Mondays. Visitors are allowed to go only on the 41st floor as the 42nd floor is used only by the tenants of the building.

The skybridge also acts as a safety device, so that in the event of a fire or other emergency in one tower, tenants can evacuate by crossing the skyway to the other tower. However, the total evacuation triggered by a bomb hoax on September 12, 2001 (the day after the September 11 attacks destroyed the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City) showed that the bridge would not be useful if both towers need to be emptied simultaneously, and the capacity of the staircases was insufficient for such an event. Plans thus call for the elevators to be used if both towers need to be evacuated, and a successful drill following the revised plan was conducted in 2005.

[edit] Elevator system

The main bank of elevators is located in the center of each tower. All main elevators are double-decker with the lower deck of the elevator taking passengers to odd numbered floors and upper deck to even numbered floors. In order to access an even numbered floor from ground level, passengers are required to use an escalator to access the upper deck of the elevator.

From the ground floor there are three groupings of elevator. The "short haul" group of 6 elevators take passengers to floors between level 2/3 and level 16/17. The "mid haul" group of 6 elevators take passengers to floors between level 18/19 and level 37/38. There is also a set of shuttle elevators that take passengers directly to levels 41/42. In order to get to levels above 41/42, passengers are required to take the shuttle elevators and then change elevators to the upper floors. These connecting elevators are placed directly above the elevators serving levels 2 to 38. The pattern now repeats with the upper levels, one set serving levels 43/44 to 57/58 and one set serving levels 59/60 to levels 73/74.

Apart from this main bank of elevators, there are a series of "connecting" elevators to take people between the elevator groupings. Unlike the main elevators, these are not of the double-decker type. Two elevators are provided to take people from levels 37/38 to levels 41/42 (levels 39 and 40 are not accessible as office space). This avoids the need for someone situated at the lower half of the building to go down to the ground floor in order to gain access to the upper half of the building.

The elevators contain a number of safety features. It is possible to evacuate people from an elevator stuck between floors by manually driving one of the adjacent elevators next to it and opening a panel in the wall. It is then possible for people in the stuck elevator to walk between elevator cars.

During an evacuation of the buildings the shuttle elevator is allowed to be used. This is because there are only doors at levels G/1 and levels 41/42 therefore should there be a fire in the lower half of the building, this enclosed shaft would remain unaffected.

[edit] Service building

The service building is to the east of the Petronas Towers and contains the services required to keep the building operational, such as dissipating the heat from the air-conditioning system for all 88 levels in both towers.

[edit] Notable events

On March 20th, 1997, French urban climber, Alain "Spiderman" Robert, using only his bare hands and feet and with no safety devices, scaled the building's exterior glass and steel wall. Police arrested him at the 60th floor, 28 floors away from the "summit". He made a second attempt on March 20th 2007, exactly 10 years later, and was stopped once again on the same floor (though on the other tower).[5]

On the evening of Friday, November 4, 2005, a fire broke out in a movie theater complex in the Suria KLCC shopping centre below the Petronas Twin Towers, triggering panic among patrons who fled screaming and coughing in the thick, acrid smoke. There were no reports of injuries. The buildings were largely empty (except for Suria KLCC) because of the late hour; the only people affected were moviegoers and some diners in restaurants.[6]

[edit] In fiction and popular culture

* The 1999 movie Entrapment starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Sean Connery, features the Tower's complex security systems being infiltrated in order to steal from a high-security bank in the tower at midnight on New Year's Day. A prime stunt sequence takes place when the pair are stranded atop the connecting bridge and are confronted by a Kuala Lumpur police helicopter. In one scene, the skyline of Kuala Lumpur (prominently featuring the Petronas Towers) was super-imposed with an urban river filmed in the city of Melaka, some 80 kilometers away. The scene created an illusion whereby the Petronas Towers were surrounded by shanty towns, thus prompting disapproval from Kuala Lumpur residents. Ironically there are indeed shanty towns within a couple of miles of the building, simply not the ones shown in the film. The film was never banned in Malaysia although FINAS viewed the film as degrading to the Malaysian community.

* In 2002, the Petronas Towers were featured as a destination on season three of the Amazing Race (US).

* A dynamic aerial shot of the towers at 4:00 pm is the first image of the popular American television series 24. That is, the towers are the first thing that we see in the first episode of the show.

* The towers also feature prominently in the Bollywood movie Don - The Chase Begins Again, including a walk on the roof of the skyway by Arjun Rampal

* The Petronas Twin Towers features in the animated television series Totally Spies! in episode 26 of the series' first season, entitled "Man or Machine".

* The construction of the towers were also discussed in the comic strip Get Fuzzy.

* The towers were depicted in flames for a few seconds in the future-set film Children of Men.

* The building was used to provide background for the filming of the Kannum Kannum Nokiya, a song in the famous, hit Kollywood film, Anniyan.

* The towers are displayed in Rise of Nations, where it is in the background of the Information Age icon.

* The towers appear in the video games Katamari Damacy (Sony Playstation 2), We Love Katamari (Sony Playstation 2), and Beautiful Katamari (Microsoft Xbox 360), published by Namco Bandai Games. They are the largest man-made objects possible to view and roll up in the games. Also featured setting for three levels in the video game Hitman 2: Silent Assassin. A racing game too have a track that features the towers in BurnOut TakeDown.

* The Petronas Twin Towers featured in the animated television series Jackie Chan Adventures in episode 58 of the series' third season, entitled "When Pigs Fly".

Genting Highland new promotions for this december

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*Online Rates
10% discount off the selling rates. Please note the discount is not applicable for surcharges.

Package Entitlements

Free & Easy Package entitlements including:
- One night stay
- Buffet breakfast for 2 persons (applicable for Awana Genting Hotel room package only)
- Meal voucher for 2 persons
- Return Genting Skyway Ride (Cable Car)
- Pre-approved Genting WorldCard free membership
- 25% discount on Outdoor Theme Park rides
- 25% discount on extension stay for room only during low season
- 20% discount on green fees for golf at Awana Genting (applicable on weekdays or weekends)
2 x PS2 Fly show tickets
Package Validity
9th February 2007 to 1st January 2008
(Package is not available on 6th April 2007 due to Gala night)

Terms & Conditions

Reservation a day in advanced is required.
Package is not applicable during super peak season as per our seasonal chart.
Confirmation of package is subject to room availability.
All entitlements listed are valid on the dates stated and are not exchangeable for cash.
Payment made are non-refundable if package is cancelled or not used.
Management reserves the right to alter, amend, delete or add to these conditions or withdraw the package at any time without prior notice.

Cameron Highlands Destination Guide

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Overview
There are many things to see and do in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia's largest highland resort. Walks through lovely little villages, visits to the butterfly, strawberry, honey bee farms and sprawling tea plantations or meals at the delightful Tudor-styled country inns, are all pleasurable and relaxing activities to be experienced here. You can't beat the weather up here. A few days out of the sweltering lowland heat will surely recharge your batteries.

One other popular activity in Cameron Highlands, actually more of a tradition, is to have tea and scones. This very English tradition dates back to the days when English colonial officers used this hilly location as a cool getaway from the heat of the lowlands. Bird-watching and trekking are also popular activities here.

Situated 1,500 metres above sea level, Cameron Highlands comprises a series of little townships that include Ringlet, Tanah Rata, Brinchang, Tringkap, Kuala Terla and Kampung Raja. What's more, it's easy to get to. Cameron Highlands lies less than an hour off the main North-South Highway, and is a pleasant, easy 3.5-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur.

Key Tips
When trekking, please check with your host if the weather is suitable for the trail you want to take. Also, do let your host know when you plan to be back and what trail you are taking.

How to get there
By Road
Cameron Highlands is accessible via Tapah or the new highway at Simpang Pulai. If you are driving up from Kuala Lumpur, the Simpang Pulai exit takes an additional 45 minutes to reach the north of Tapah using the North-South Expressway. The ascent along this route is much smoother and less precarious than the route from Tapah.

By Bus or Taxi
Bus and Taxi services are available from the Puduraya Terminal in Kuala Lumpur and the journey will take you to Tanah Rata. Alternatively, take a train to Tapah and then continue your journey in a taxi or a bus.

Straberry Farms

Teh House

Teh Plantation

Pulau Tioman (Tioman Island)

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Tioman is the biggest and most impressive island at the east coast. There is a brisk jungle covers a ridge on the west section of the island, which ends at the idyllic location of a beautiful palm fringed beach. Tioman offers a wide range of activities for visitors: snorkeling in crystal clear water, discover the beautiful underwater world when you go diving, or just laze on the beach while you work on that tan. Also, there is a jungle on the island that is just begging to be explored. The dense forest is a habitat for many kinds of flora and fauna.

Tioman was discovered as a holiday destination quite some time ago. It was the setting for the supposedly mythical magical island of Bali Hai from the 1958 Hollywood movie 'South Pacific'. In the 70s the Time magazine selected Tioman as one of the world's most beautiful islands.

Tioman is still rated as one of the world's most beautiful islands. It presents itself as a paradise island in the tropics. But sometimes you have to search for this paradise off the beaten track.

Sample Picture
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coastline

Heavenly

Pavillion

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OPENING HOURS

10.00 am to 10.00 pm
7 days a week

CONCIERGE

At Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, we pride ourselves on the way
we serve our guests. Our Concierge Team transcends normal standards to offer you a host of heightened services.

For assistance on our services, please visit our Concierge Counters on Level 2 and 3 or call 03 2143 8088

AMENITIES

In our commitment to create a pleasurable shopping experience for you, amenities are strategically located within the shopping centre. These include:

ATMs
Banks
Cobbler
Laundrette
Money Changers
Public Phones
Restrooms / Baby Rooms
Strollers / Wheelchairs
Surau

CAR PARK

Ample parking space is available on level B1, B2 and B3 with multiple entry / exit points along Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Raja Chulan.

Hourly Rates

Monday to Thursday
1st Hour RM 3.50
Subsequent Hour RM 2.00
From 7pm - 6 am RM 7.00 flat
Friday to Saturday
1st Hour RM 3.50
Subsequent Hour RM 2.00
From 7pm - 6am RM 10.00 flat
Sunday & Public Holiday
1st Hour RM 3.50
Subsequent Hour RM 2.00
From 7pm - 6am RM 7.00 flat
Maximum RM 12.00 per day

BY TRAIN
* KL Monorail

Station
Bukit Bintang

Operating Hours
6.00 am till 12.00 am

* Ampang Rail Line (formerly known as Star LRT)
While the Ampang Rail Line does not ply the Bukit
Bintang area, interchanges to the KL Monorail can
conveniently be made at:

1. Hang Tuah Station
2. Titiwangsa Station

Operating Hours
6.00 am till 12.00 am

BY BUS

* Rapid KL

Routes From To
B102 Titiwangsa Bukit Bintang via Kampung Baru
B103 Titiwangsa Bukit Bintang via KLCC
B110 Mid Valley City Bukit Bintang via Bangkok Bank
B113 Taman Maluri Jalan Sultan Mohd via Bukit Bintang

* for more info please visit to : Pavillion KL

Shopping

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Do you like to shop within the comfort of a one-stop multistorey building or would you prefer an al fresco experience? Maybe it doesn’t matter what environment you shop in as long as you are able to get your hands on some designer goods as well as locally made handicraft.

No matter what your preference is, Malaysia definitely has something to suit your preference.

For an air-conditioned shopping experience, shoppers who are in Kuala Lumpur or Selangor can visit complexes like Mid Valley Megamall, Suria KLCC, Sunway Pyramid, The Mall or 1 Utama. These shopping complexes operate from 10am to 10pm.

Petaling Street - KL's chinatown has recently received a facelift.
An alternative would be the pasar malam (night markets) and open-air bazaars where shoppers can haggle and bargain under the starry sky.

The cost of goods in Malaysia is relatively low once you convert foreign currencies like US dollars, Euros and Sterling Pounds to Ringgit Malaysia (RM), so you can be assured your tourist dollar will stretch pretty far.

Duty-free zones and shops offer shoppers a more exciting experience. Pulau Langkawi and Labuan are among Malaysia’s renowned duty-free locations while duty-free shops can be found in most airports and selected major towns

CITY TOUR

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Kuala Lumpur
Not too far away from Chinatown is Masjid India. Predominantly of Muslim Indian community, the businesses reflects their customs and lifestyle. Rows of Indian Textile shops, money changers (you can get pretty good rates here), Bollywood VCD shops, Imported clay and brass pots, sarees etc. This colourful street is great to visit if you're interested in Indian ware.

How to get there: Masjid Jamek station. You can take either the Star LRT or Putra LRT

‘Metropolitan Landmarks’

A must for first time visitors to Kuala Lumpur. An interesting tour which unveils the beauty and charm of the old and new Kuala Lumpur. Garden City of Lights. See the contrast of the magnificent skyscrapers and the building of the colonial days.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE TOUR :

Petronas Twin Tower (photo stop)

OE Jewellery showroom

King’s Palace (photo stop)

National Monument

National Museum (exclude entrance fee)

National Mosque (photo stop)

Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Departure : Daily 9.30 am / 2.30 pm

Pick up : 8.45 – 9.15 am / 1.45 – 2.30 pm

Duration : 3.5 hrs

COUNTRY TOUR

‘Rural Landmarks and Handicrafts’

A trip to the outskirts along the ‘Ambassador Row’, Istana Sharif Ali, Malay Villages. Our stop at the Royal Selangor Pewter will feature the largest and most modern pewter factory in the world, reputed internationally for its high quality and craftsmanship. You will be shown the different processes, such as casting, filing, polishing, soldering, hammering and engraving during this factory tour. Next we stop at Batik Factory – see how Batik is designed and printed.

Our last stop will be at the limestone hills of Batu Caves that comprises of three caverns and several smaller caves. It is the shrine of Lord Murugah, a Hindu deity – a flight of 272 steps lead up to the temple cave. Another cave, called the museum cave, is filled with images of deities and murals depicting scenes from the Hindu scruptures.

Departure : Daily 9.30 am / 2.30 pm

Pick up : 8.45 – 9.15 am / 1.45 – 2.30 pm

Duration : 3.5 hrs

MALAYSIA’S CULTURAL NIGHT

‘A potpourri of Malaysian Cultures’

This evening tour takes you to the open air bazaar of Chinatown, a Hindu temple and a sumptuous Malay cuisine accompaied with a cultural show.

SRI MAHA MARIAMMAN TEMPLE – The smell of burning jasmine, incessant chantings of Hindu priests, intricate carved deities and the mystical aura combine to give you lasting impression of this religion.

OPEN AIR BAZAAR OF CHINATOWN – Take a stroll through this night market, where the locals engage in hectic bargaining for merchandises spread across the streets. Later , proceed to a Malay Restaurant for buffet dinner and cultural show. Help yourself to a buffet dinner where a sumptuous variety of local dishes and delicacies await you.

Minimum 2 adults
Inclusive dinner
Shorts, sleeveless shirt and slippers are not allowed

Departure : Daily at 7.00 pm

Pick up : 6.30 – 7.00 pm

Duration : 3.5 hrs

GARDEN AND PARKS

‘Nature and environment outside the jungle’

An educational tour of nature and environment outside the jungle.

Orchid Garden – see over 800 varieties of orchid including the exotic species, thrive abundantly on one hectare of floral paradise.

The Deer Park – located on the Undulating slopes and sprawling valley of the Lake Gardens. Close to a bubbling stream at the edge of the valley are several mousedeer. The mousedeer is the world’s smallest hoofed animal and a popular subject in local folklore due to its legendary wittiness.

The Butterfly Park – the butterfly park houses some 6,000 butterflies of over 120 species. The park is an imitation of the butterfly’s natural habitat. It includes more than 15,000 plants from 100 species that have been used to recreate a Malaysian rainforest atmosphere.

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park – the largest bird park in South East Asia, houses thousands of birds representing nearly every major species in this part of the world.

Minimum 2 adults
Excluding entrance & camera fees

Departure : Daily at 9.30 am

Pick up : 8.45 – 9.15 am

Duration : 3.5 hrs

TEMPLER’S PARK

‘A rendezvous with nature’

The Templer’s Park is located 22 km north of bustling Kuala Lumpur. A tropical paradise, Templer’s Park is a great spot for bird watchings, jungle trekking. Not only does it offer a picturesque setting with a towering attraction near its edge, namely the million-year-old limestone hill Bukit Takun, Templer’s Park is also a convenient escape from the rigours of urban life.

The Kanching Waterfalls, also known as the Templer’s Park Falls, are found here. In addition to the jungle trails and picnic spots, there are also cool, clear pools for you to take a dip.

Templer’s Park offers peace, quiet and relaxation with its fresh air and breathtaking beauty.

please bring along your own towel and bathing outfits if you intend to take a swim
Minimum 2 adults

Departure : Daily at 9.30 am

Pick up : 8.45 – 9.15 am

Duration : 3.5 hrs

KUALA LUMPUR CULTURAL & HERITAGE TOUR

‘A trip to memory lane’

This tour will take you through the Heritage Trails of the early cultures in Malaysia – an insight into Malaysia’s multi – cultural society.

PLACES OF INTEREST :

Chan See Shu Yuen Clan House

(one of the most interesting clan House in Malaysia)

China Town - (pre - war building)

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple - (Hindu Temple)

Central Market - (Build in 1930)

Sze Yeh Temple - (Build in 1880)

Jamek Mosque (closed on Friday)

(North India Islamic architecture)

Sultan Abdul Samad Building - (Merdeka Square)

Minimum 2 adults
Inclusive of lunch
Please wear comfortable walking shoes, hat / cap

Departure : Daily at 9.30 am

Pick up : 8.45 – 9.15 am

Duration : 5 hrs

A DAY IN RAINFOREST

‘Back to nature’

The tour will expose you to the real feeling of being in the tropical rainforest of Malaysia, a guided tour by an expert on Malaysian jungle. This specially designed program is to introduce you to the wonders and the beauty of a primary tropical rainforest all in a day while staying in Kuala Lumpur.

The journey to the tropical rainforest in the outskirts of the city, will take approximately an hour. Along the way you pass through typical Malay Villagers and scenes of friendly people going about their daily chores. Our first stop on the way is the aboriginal museum. Among the displays are weapons used for hunting , clothing made from free barks, traditional musical instruments etc. An introduction of the place and activities will be carried out immediately on arrival before proceeding with jungle trekking by identifying various fruit trees. Test your skill with the blowpipe shooting or fishing (catch and release) at the nearby fresh water pond using the bamboo rod or simply take a dip in the nearby river or in the swimming. Lunch will be served at the jungle resort.

Minimum 2 adults
Inclusive of lunch
Please wear comfortable walking shoes, hat / cap & bring along bath towel and spare clothing in case you‘ll get wet or dirty

Departure : Mon - Thu at 9.30 am

Pick up : 8.45 – 9.15 am

Duration : 5.5 hrs

HISTORICAL MALACCA

‘More than 580 years of history’

Visit St. Peter’s Church (1710) – the oldest Christian Church still in use in Malaysia. Drive past the largest 17th century Chinese cemetery outside of China, located at Bukit China or Chinese Hill. Stop at the foothill to view the Sultan’s Well before driving through the Portuguese Settlement.

Proceed to view the famous gateway. ‘Port De Santiago’ and the ruins of St. Paul’s Church lined by 17th century Dutch tombstones. Next on the list is “Red Square” – the salmon pink Dutch administrative buildings which today house the Malacca Museum and government offices. Visit Christchurch before proceeding for lunch, we visit the ‘Abode Merciful Clouds’ or the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – the only temple where you can find 3 major doctrines of local Chinese belief under the same roof, viz : Taoim, Buddhism and Confucianism. Take a stroll along Malacca’s Jonker Street, which ends by the banks of the Malacca river.

Minimum 2 adults
Inclusive lunch

Departure : Daily at 9.30 am

Pick up : 8.45 – 9.15 am

Duration : 8 hrs

NATIONAL ZOO & SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS TOUR

‘Fun and educational’

We begin our tour with National Zoo, the largest zoo in Malaysia and situated just outside the city limits and yet a world away from its hustle and bustle. Located 13 km northeast of Kuala Lumpur, the National Zoo houses some 200 species of animal, bird and reptiles, while the aquarium has 80 species of marine and fresh-water life. Within the extensive grounds is an area for sea lions where visitors can see them being most active during feeding time.

Next, proceed to the Royal Selangor factory where upon arrival, you will be taken for a tour of the Pewter Gallery. The Gallery offers a host of interactive displays and fascinating exhibits, aimed at educating and titillating the sense. From the Gallery, we continue with the highlight of today’s tour – ‘School of Hard Knocks’. Using just a few simple tools (hammer, wooden mould, scraper), make a pewter dish personalised with your initials or message that you wish to engrave onto the dish. Step by step, the experienced pewtersmith will guide you through the simple processes of forming, scraping, polishing and packing. The finished dish is for you to keep, along with an apron as a momento. A personalised certificate will be presented to you to attest to your newfound skills.

Minimum 2 adults
Including skill training at School of Hard Knocks

Departure : Daily at 9.30 am

Pick up : 8.45 – 9.15 am

Duration : 5 hrs

PUTRA JAYA & AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE PARK

‘Most intelligent city in Malaysia’

The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Putra Jaya takes approximately 50 minutes via the highway. Our first stop will be Taman Warisan or Agricultural Heritage Park – a ‘living’ museum for mango, rubber, coca, palm oil, durian, jackfruit, herbs and etc. A demonstration on the entire rubber-manufacturing process from the time it is tapped and churned out as fully smoked sheets will be shown during the tour.

Next proceed to Putra Jaya Government Centre, there are numerous new government complexes located in this new township. The most imposing structure in Putrajaya is the thin pinkish Putra Mosque. Standing beside Dataran Putra and facing the Putrajaya Lake, it incorporates architectural elements from Turkestan, Kazakhstan and Morocco. Another eye-catching building is the Prime Minister’s office – Putra Perdana. Other interesting places are Putra Bridge, Prime Minister’s residence.

Minimum 2 adults
Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Departure : Daily at 9.30 am

Pick up : 8.45 – 9.15 am

Duration : 5 hrs

GENTING HIGHLANDS TOUR

‘A day with lady luck & excitement’

Amidst the freshness of cool, crisp mountain air about 6,000 feet above sea level, lies Malaysia’s only casino resort. Stop at cable car station and take a skyway cable car ride, with a sky above you and a tropical rainforest below, ride up to the hilltop on the longest and fastest cable car in Southeast Asia. Fringed by one of the oldest tropical jungles in the world, you can try your luck at Blackjack, Keno, Roulette or a host of other casino games. If this is not your cup of tea, then take time off to enjoy the numerous recreational facilities at the indoor and outdoor Theme Park.

There are corkscrew, euro express roller coaster, turbo drop, super tobonggan & sky venture – the one and only sky diving simulator in Asia.

Minimum 2 adults
Those below 21 yrs old are not allowed into the casino
Excluding : Theme Park tickets, Shows.

Departure : Daily at 9.30 am

Pick up : 8.45 – 9.15 am

Duration : 6 hrs

ANIMAL WORLD SAFARI & WATER WORLD

‘Wildlife adventure & Water recreation’

The 150-acre A ‘Famosa Animal World Safari, an amazing wildlife safari is home to over 100 of the finest species from the animal kingdom. Attractions include the Walk-through Area, Farm House, Monkey Island and adventurous truck drive through the Safari itself. In addition, one’s journey to the Animal World Safari would not be complete without catching its 4 spectacular and eye-catching shows namely Elephant Show, Bird Show, Multi-Animal Show and the highly exciting Wild Wild West Show. These shows feature a host of intelligent and entertaining animals such as the Orang Utan that plays golf, the smiling Buffalo, the cycling Elephant and many others.

Be prepared to slide into a world of fun and thrills the moment you set foot on the 20-acres Water World, the largest water theme park in Malaysia. There are Wave Pool which gives a feeling of a beach away from the beach and highly exciting High Speed Slides.

Minimum 2 adults
Please bring along your own bathing suit and towel
Include : Lunch /entrance tickets to the Theme Park

Departure : Daily at 9.30 am

Pick up : 8.45 – 9.15 am

Duration : 8 hrs

SUNWAY LAGOON THEME PARK

‘Fun, excitement, thrill !’

Spanning over 80 acres, Sunway Lagoon draws fun seekers from all over with its reputation as a theme lands, each boasting their own exciting attractions. There are Adventure Park, Wild Wild West Water Park, Surf Beach and Elephant Walk. A place where you will take home more than just memories. The Lagoon’s mascot, captain quack, walks around the entire Lagoon spreading his contagious energy and merriment to the visitors, while they enjoy the daily shows and many exciting activities.

Proceed from departure point for a shopping tour to Malaysia’s very own Leather and Batik showroom. From here, take a ride to Petronas Twin Tower for photo shop before proceeding to Sunway Lagoon. Enjoy the many thrilling rides and slides at Sunway Lagoon at your own leisure.

Minimum 2 adults
Entrance ticket to all parks
Please bring along your bathing suit and towel

Departure : Daily at 9.30 am

Pick up : 8.45 – 9.15 am

Duration : 6 hrs

**(closed on Tuesday except school / public holidays)**

ABORIGINE SETTLEMENT & ELEPHANT SANCTUARY

‘An adventurous outing’

The journey takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Our first stop is the Aborigine Settlement.

Kuala Gandah Elephant conservation was established in 1989 by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. The center is a base for the Elephant Relocation Team, which began the elephant translocation programme in 1974. The only one of its kind in Malaysia, the team is dedicated to locating, subduing and then translocating problem elephants from areas where their habitats are constantly being encroached by plantations and to other suitable habitats throughout the Peninsular such as Taman Negara. Over the past 25 yrs the centre has helped prevent the further declined of the elephant population by relocating more than 300 wild elephants. Tour includes elephant ride, elephant feeding and for those who are brave, we suggest you bring a change of clothes and towel if you wish to participate in water activities such as swimming and bathing the elephants in the river.

Minimum 2 adults
Please wear comfortable walking shoes, cap / hat and bring along bath towel and spare clothing in case you get wet or dirty
Inclusive of lunch

Departure : Daily at 9.30 am

Pick up : 8.45 – 9.15 am

Duration : 8 hrs

For more on the place, go to : Kuala Gandah elephant centre

PULAU KETAM ‘CRAB ISLAND TOUR’

‘Entire town, including its roads, build on stilts !’

Depart Kuala Lumpur for Port Klang in an hour – Malaysia’s busiest port. The 30 minute ferry ride offers a panoramic view of the busy harbour and the mangrove swamps of nearby islands.

On arrival at Pulau Ketam, take a leisurely stroll to see how an entire fishing community lives in a village where even the roads are build on stilts. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

After lunch, catch the ferry for return trip to Port Klang. Drive up to view the fabulous palace of the Selangor Sultan.

Visit the Sultan Salahuddin Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque. Capped by one of the largest religious domes in the world , the mosque occupies about 36 acres of beautiful parkland surrounded by the Municipal Council Tower, State Library, State Museum and the Lake Gardens. Stop at Thean Hou Temple before we conclude our tour for the day.

Minimum 2 adults
Inclusive of lunch

Departure : Daily at 8.30 am

Pick up : 8.15 – 8.30 am

Duration : 8 hrs

FIREFLIES AND KUALA SELANGOR

‘The flashing Christmas tree’

Proceed to Kuala Selangor town in the quiet hamlet of Kampung Kuantan, one of the largest firefly colonies in the world.

On arrival at Kuala Selangor, visit “Kota Melawati” formerly known as “Fort Altingsburg” , the execution block, royal mausoleum and colonial buildings. A bird sanctuary park at the foot of Bukit Melawati is an ideal place for bird watchers to watch migratory birds. Also found are silvered – leaf monkeys, butterflies etc.

Next proceed to Kampung Kuantan – the highlight of the tour. Row upstream in a small unmotorised boat (tongkang) in the quiet darkness to witness the blinking trees. This scintillating display of fireflies portrays an image of a flashing Christmas tree. The synchronized, rhythmic flashing is produced by the thousands of fireflies found in the mangrove swamp of Kampung Kuantan. The skilled local oarsmen make this experience a memorable and unforgettable one.

Minimum 2 adults
Please bring along insect repellent
Inclusive set seafood dinner

Departure : Daily at 3.30 pm

Pick up : 3.15 – 3.30 pm

Duration : 8 hrs

The Eye on Malaysia

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Date : Jan 6 - Dec 31, 2007
Venue : Lake Titiwangsa
Kuala Lumpur
Contact : Widyanty Yusope
Phone : +6012 3771839
Fax : +603 2166 1101
Email : widyanty@adsuria.com
Website : http://www.eyeonmalaysia.com.m...
Category : Festivals and Celebrations

Experience a breathtaking 360 degree panorama over 20 kilometres of Kuala Lumpur. It will be an unforgettable ride of up to 30 minutes to a height of 60 metres. There are 40 gondolas with a capacity of six passengers for each gondola.

KL Tower

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The other place you may want to check out if you're into city skylines, is the KL Tower. Functioning as a telecommunications tower, the KL Tower has an observation deck for visitors to enjoy the ever dynamic skyline of KL. There are package incentives for families and other group visits eg schools, embassies, technical tours. The tower sits on pineapple hill or Bukit Nanas which also harbours a little known forest reserve called the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve. This is a pleasant little plot of green, perhaps the only plot of nature left in the heart of the city, that is worth a little visit. The walkway takes you all the way down from the Tower grounds to the Bukit Nanas nature education centre at the bottom of the hill. The education centre gives a rough overview of the forest ecosystem and distribution throughout Malaysia.

Take note that the forest walk is very quiet and it is advised that you may want to go there with someone else. Try not to venture into the area on your own.

Check out the website for more on the tower and the forest reserve at www.menarakl.com.my/

Opening days: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 10.00pm

Opening days: Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 9.30am - 10.00pm

Entrance Fee: RM8 adult, RM3 child, free for children - 0 to 3

For more call: marketing and communications department, Menara Kuala Lumpur at +6 03 - 2020 5446 / 2020 5448 email: shamil@telekom.com.my

KLCC

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World's tallest twin towers. Don't miss the guided tour, which takes you up to the suspended bridge on the 41st Floor. Look down and you will see the KLCC Park, the panorama stretching across the Royal Selangor Golf Course, the Embassy Row and all the way to the rolling hills of the Titiwangsa Divide. The South view offers a more jaunty sight. The copper tint of tin roofs and warm wooden structures of Kampung Baru displaying its humble presence, nestling in amongst the menacing skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur. Later on, have a stroll along the joggers path in the KLCC Park. Park yourself on one of the benches and gawk at the magnificence of the two looming structures before you.

The SKYBRIDGE connects the two towers on the 41st floor of the Petronas Twin Towers (as seen above). The bridge is now open to the general public every day except Mondays. It is a bit of a hassle trying to get up to the skybridge on normal days and forget even trying during weekends and public holidays as there are only 800 timed tickets issued to visitors daily. The tickets are FREE but the queues can be horrendous! Get there as early as possible to get the tickets. The morning visits starts at 10.00am but tickets will be issued from 9.15am onwards. The afternoon visits start from 3.00pm but tickets will issued from 2.30pm onwards.

Each visitor is allowed only 10minutes on the skybridge - that's all you'll get. Weekday mornings are the best times to go as long as it doesn't fall on a public holiday.

Opening times: Tuesdays - Sundays (closed Mondays).

Mornings Afternoons
10.00am - 12.45pm 3.00pm - 4.45pm

For technical stuff about the twin towers and skybridge log into: http://www.petronas.com.my/petronas

National Museum

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Muzium Negara houses a collection of treasures tracing its way to the origins of Malaysia. The architecture of the museum replicates the structural design of a traditional Malay palace. Outside, a long mural depicts the multi cultural existence in Malaysia. Conceptualised in the 1960s, it illustrates the huge significance the country placed on agriculture then. Inside, the exhibits are a reminder that Malaysia is a result of many influences: Paganism, Malay, Chinese, Indian, Islamic and European. What you see is a fusion of history, art, culture, customs and way of life. Displays include different wedding attires of the various races, musical instruments, weapons used against the more sophisticated Europeans, collection of kris from all over the archipelago and ceramics from the Ming dynasty.

Opens daily 9:00-18:00.

Entrance fee : RM1.00 for adults.
Tel:+603-2282 6255 website: www.museum.gov.my/

The Museum Volunteers Malaysia (MVM) offer FREE guided tours in English and French at the Muzium Negara (National Museum) on TUESDAYS 10 am and THURSDAYS 11 am.

One hour tour of selected highlights of Muzium Negara's collections to discover and explore Malaysian culture, history and heritage.

The Museums Volunteers Malaysia is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-policitical and non-religious group whose aims are to promote public and government awareness of museums, encourage and promote an appreciation and understanding of the cultures of Malaysia

Tours are free of charge. Meeting point in front of the main entrance desk

For information please contact tel : 03- 2282 6255 (206/287) fax: 03-2282 6434

email to : mvmqueries@yahoo.com Website : www.museum.gov.my/

Islamic Arts Museum

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A showcase of art and history of Islamic civilisation. Nestling comfortably within the grounds of the Lake Gardens, the museum is blessed by the protection of the canopy of the magnificent tropical trees. Inside, you will witness a marriage of the simplicity of modern technology and the sophistication of Islamic art and civilisation. Exhibits showcase colourful and insightful Islamic culture from all over the world. End your visit at the Islamic Museum Shop where you will find all kinds of paraphernalia: Islamic, Middle Eastern and Asian, both old and new; items that you may not find at any other souvenier shops.

Opens daily from 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays.
Entrance fee : Adult RM 8.00, Child RM 4.00
Tel: +603-2274 2020 website: www.iamm.org.my

Getting there - It is located within the Lake Gardens, and a walking distance from the National Mosque. Hop into a taxi, unless you prefer walking.

Butterfly Park, Bird Park and Orchid Garden

Located within the Lake Gardens, the Bird Park is home to more than 50 species of exotic birds roaming freely in one of the world's biggest open aviary. Shy ones, bold ones, ones that don't move and just stare at you, ones that wade and waddle below the rest that fly. Follow the path, and let nature overwhelm you with the colours it has endowed on its feathered counterparts. Listen to sounds that you would never guess have sprung out from a bird.

The Bird Park charges :

Local visitors Foreign visitors
Adult Child Adult Child
RM12 RM6 RM19 RM12

and is open from 9.00am to 6.30pm everyday. Bring insect repellant with you! Lots of mosquitoes.

The Orchid Garden charges:

visitors
Adult Child
RM1 RM1

and is open from 9.00am to 6.00pm everyday. If you ever need to call for info, try this number: +603 - 2693 5399. There are also several nurseries selling a large variety of hybrids. Worth a look! They can even pack them for long haul travesl...especially for travellers from abroad. Don't know if the soil can get through the stringent quarantine controls at the airports though...but the vendors insist that it's never been a problem for their foreign customers....

Getting there - the same way to the Islamic Art Museum.

Kuala Lumpur - Art & Entertainment

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When you make that trip to KLCC, make a beeline for the MPO. The MPO is a world class orchestra, a congregation of musicians all over the world. The MPO also hosts world reknown musicians and celebrities. If you think you are not up to a full scale orchestral performance and yet feel you need to immerse yourself in some extraordinary wonderful music, look out for the MPO's chamber concerts. The MPO musicians get together to form quartets and quintets, or band together in a percussion group, or wind, or strings. You can never agree more when they say, good things come in little packages.
Venue : KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Call: (6)03 - 2051 7007

*map courtesy of Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

Office hours: 10.00am-6.30pm, Monday-Friday
10.00am-2.00pm, Saturday
Box office hours: 10.30am-6.30pm (no show days)
10.30am-8.30pm (show days)

Box Office (Sentul) (03) 4047 9000
Box Office (Bangsar) (03) 2094 9400
General Enquiries (03) 4047 9010
General Facsimile (03) 4047 9011
Theatre Bookings/Rental (03) 4047 9012/13
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Badan Warisan Malaysia

The Heritage of Malaysia Trust or Badan Warisan Malaysia 'aims to promote the conservation and preservation of Malaysia's built heritage'. There are also ongoing exhibitions held at the Heritage centre worth going for especially if you're making your way to the karyaneka. It's a 2 minute walk from the craft centre - karyaneka. Entrance fee is free unless otherwise stated.

Opening Hours at the Heritage Centre, No 2 Jalan Stonor:

Opening hours

Office : Mondays to Saturdays 9 am to 6 pm

Exhibition Centre : Mondays to Saturdays 10am to 5.30 pm (as and when there are exhibitions)

Resource Centre : Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm (please call to make an appointment)

Rumah Penghulu tours : Twice daily Mondays to Saturdays at 11 am & 3 pm (other times by prior appointment)

Located: 2 Jalan Stonor, 50450 Kuala Lumpur Tel: (6)03-2144 9273, Email:heritage@badanwarisan.org.my or check out events or read more about their conservation & preservation projects on www.badanwarisan.org.my

The Artists' Space
Concorde Shah Alam
Tel: (6)03- 5512 2200

Arts Exhibitions
Sutra Studio
Tel: (6)03 - 4022 9669

Galeri Tangsi
Tel: (6)03 - 2691 0805

National Art Gallery
Jalan Tun Razak
Tel: (6)03 - 4025 4989

Galeri Petronas
KLCC
Tel: (6)03 - 2051 7770

Artrageously Ramsay Ong
Changkat Bukit Bintang
Tel: (6)03 - 2141 1566

Pulau Aur

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Pulau Aur
Sitting a fair distance, some 80km east of the Mersing jetty,are the islands of Pulau Dayang, Pulau Lang, Pulau Aur and Pulau Pinang *. This cluster of islands is particularly difficult to get to -one reason being that the boats going to and fro are irregular and another being that many of the dive operators seem to have monopolised the islands for 'weekend' SCUBA divers and friends.

But it is not impossible to travel to these islands if time and money is not an issue. Of course there are packages offered by a few live aboards and dive boats that take passengers on a passage to discovery, or you could hire a boat to take you to the island (with a group 10 friends or so to split the cost), or even join in with weekend dive or snorkelling groups organised by the dive operators from Singapore or Malaysia. Do bear in mind that most of the resorts on the islands are owned by these weekend dive operators or have joint-partnerships with the locals which means that often when the weekend crowd returns home, the resorts will close for the week. There are of course a few locally owned resorts at the villages where you can stay.

resort on Pulau Dayang

If you have the time, you could hop on the weekend dive boats to the islands, stay a week and then hop back onto the next batch of boats heading to the mainland the weekend after.

One can only but wonder if the Aur islands have been reserved specifically for the elite with a lot of money to spend. However, this really shouldn't deter the traveller in a quest for the perfect island to explore, to laze about or to indulge in the culture and hospitality of the local fishermen and their families. Once you're there, you'd know that all that hassle was worth every penny. The relief is that once the weekend crowd has disappeared, you will discover the true beauty of the islands and its waters.

* (Pulau Pinang sounds mighty familiar to you? Don't be misinformed now, it is not the one also commonly known as ' the Pearl of the Orient'. There are a number of islands around Malaysia with the same name, named after the betelnut trees found growing on the islands - pokok pinang, so!)

The battles at Aur

Pulau Aur has always been a stopover point for fishermen. With a supply of frsh water and plenty of fish in the waters, a few later moved their families to the island. However Aur was never the peaceful island as we see now. The deep dark secrets of the wild days are only beginning to unravel within the historic data collected from salvaged treasures hoisted from sunken Chinese junks, sailboats and old merchants ships found shattered in its watery grave.

In 1803, whilst the Napoleonic War was raging in Europe, a sea battle was brewing in the South China Sea. The Emperor of France and his advisors decided that it was time to infiltrate and dislodge the British from their trade stronghold with the Chinese. With this, France sent a fleet of 5 warships under the command of Admiral Linois to Pulau Aur. By early January 1804, Admiral Linois' fleet had safely parked themselves at Aur.

News that war had recommenced with the French in Europe had not filtered down to the East at that time. Many of the heavily laden ships that had set sail before the war were vulnerable to attacks and the captains were unaware that war had broke out in Europe. The ships lacked accompanying warships to fend off marauders and they were caught off guard. With this advantage, Admiral Linois' fleet successfully intercepted a handful of trading ships along the way.

Meanwhile, on 31st January 1904 also unaware of the danger, a 30 British-China fleet and a single armed brig left Canton for Pulau Aur. Upon leaving China, Captain Nathaniel Dance who was the Commanding officer,had the foresight to fit 3 of the merchant ships with false gun ports and have them fly the Royal Navy flag.

Admiral Linois laid in wait for the fleet from China to arrive in hope of a surprise attack which would put the French in a favourable position to confiscate the lucrative cargo. When the China-British fleet sailed into Aur on February 14th, Admiral Linois was himself taken by surprise by the three 'warships' accompanying the fleet. Uncertain of the strength of the British warships, the Admiral went ahead with couple of disastrous attacks and eventually retreated to Batavia (Jakarta) in defeat. Captain Nathaniel Dance sailed back to England and was showered with rewards especially from the insurers of the fleet and rightly so as the cargoes had at that time an estimated value of 8 million pounds! Emperor Bonaparte suffered an embarrassing defeat and just to add salt to his wound, it was his British sources that first broke the news to him.

In the 19th Century, Aur harboured a thriving population of about 1,400 inhabitants consisting of fishermen, traders and slaves. The islands were an ideal location for pirates to run their business of pillaging, ravaging, slave trading and even sinking a great number of boats during fierce raids with foreign boats enroute to Indonesia or to Thailand and beyond.

Today, not much of the tumultuous history can be traced from above the shoreline. Beneath, there are several wrecks that has been discovered and partly recovered but beyond the reaches of recreational divers. They are rumoured to contain treasures and wrecks beyond our imagination. Perhaps they should left in peace in these graves together with their masters from a long forgotten era of great sea voyages.

Pulau Pangkor

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The best part about this popular Island destination is the range of accomodation. You could choose from an A type hut on the beach to the luxurious and exclusive Pangkor Laut Resort. Whichever you may choose, sandy beaches, clear waters and refreshing breezes await all visitors to this well-known resort.
Just 90km south-west of Ipoh, this fun island getaway is laden with modern facilities and water sports activities. The eastern shores are peppered with fishing villages and many visitors come to buy their year's supply of "keropok" ( fish or prawn crackers) here.

If you want a change from watersports, hire a bike and go round the island. The road is hilly at some parts, but you will be able to explore places like the old Dutch Fort, located in Teluk Gedong or the Batu Bersurat ("Inscribed Stone") close by.

How to get there
Access Pangkor Island by sea or air. Take a ferry from the Lumut Ferry Terminal. The boat trip should take 40 minutes. If you are flying, the airport is located at Teluk Dalam.

Aur-most paradise

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Scuba Dynamics
No 8 & 10, Jalan 24/70A
Desa Sri Hartamas
50480 Kuala Lumpur
(03) 2300 9060
Fax: 2300 9070
E-mail: info@scubadynamics.com.my
Website: www.scubadynamics.com.my

Scuba Dynamics organises trips to Pulau Aur and other dive sites in Malaysia.

AAAH, the search for the perfect dive site never ends. After hearing tales of a rarely visited Malaysian island, where the water is blue and visibility averages 30m, I readily went along with Henry Batzer of Scuba Dynamics to Pulau Aur.

This was my first time diving off Pulau Aur, having missed the opportunity many times, and it was also my first experience diving with Batzer.

I had been introduced to Scuba Dynamics by one of my diving buddies, who had regaled me with tales of Batzer’s impeccable track record and reputation. And since the guy actually managed to teach my friends to dive, I reckoned he had some serious skill! As it turned out, Batzer was indeed a consummate professional, and my only grouse was that I didn’t get to dive with him more.

Now, although Pulau Aur is a Malaysian island, you wouldn’t have guessed it from the many Singaporeans who come a-calling. Typically, after leaving work on Friday, they depart for Mersing, Johor, whereupon they take a boat at midnight, arriving at 4.30am. They then proceed to log-in six dives before leaving the island just after lunch on Sunday!

If the weekends are hectic, the island is practically yours on weekdays. Amenities are pretty basic. The resort on the best beach has the worst food and the one with the best food has the worst beach. The one with no beach is well known for its nightlife. All have Astro, but electricity to the rooms is limited, and there is no hot running water. However, the diving is good.

To get to Pulau Aur, 70km off Mersing, you can take a boat from the Mersing jetty (the same one that takes you to Pulau Tioman) or Sedilli fishing port. It’s a slow boat ride over some four hours, although some resorts have started using speed boats that cut travel time by half.

Pulau Aur, together with the smaller isles of Pulau Dayang, Pulau Lang and Pulau Pemanggil, make up one half of the Johor Marine Park. Both Dayang and Aur have deep clear water and healthy corals.

Accommodation is available only on these two islands.

The best time to visit Pulau Aur for diving is between April and October, when the sea is calmer and visibility is at its best.

Dive sites

There are many dive sites in the area. Crocodile Rock at 10m is a favourite night dive spot. Teluk Teluran used to be the watery home of Smit Lloyd 19 , a ship which ran aground in 1981. Not much is left today as most of the wreck had been salvaged, but the site is interesting for its large undulating corals, which are home to various octopus, lobsters, crabs and moral eels.

The Garden, also known as the Secret Garden, is a shallow dive site at 15m and has abundant fish and coral life. It’s a good site for new divers and underwater photography. To check out a Ming Dynasty wreck (or so some claim), go to Teluk Mariam. To get to it, do a shore dive from the southern side of the bay towards the jetty.

At Teluk Sebukang, slow finning at around 10m will yield the good stuff. March to April brings out an amazing variety of nudibranches, and you can find garden eels deeper down at around 30m. Robert’s Point located at the northern tip of Pulau Lang has a small but interesting patch of coral with immense variety. Dusk dives are best as the corals here teem with feeding fish. A huge 2m long, moray eel about 18cm in diameter has been spotted here, so look out for it. You might also bump into green turtles, eagle rays and schools of bumphead parrotfish.

Rayner’s Rock is a popular dive site with advanced divers. Here, pelagics can be found on the seaward side of the rock whilst a large variety of soft corals can be found in the valley between the two rocks that break the surface.

Different levels offer different things. Napoleon wrasses, up to 90cm long, have been spotted here and grey tip reef sharks are often sighted between Rayner’s Rock and Teluk Jawa. Whale sharks and Manta rays, too, have been glimpsed.

Pulau Pinang is a barren rock with steep slopes, making it an ideal spot for some wall diving. The sea floor goes down 60m, so keep an eye on your depth gauge. Things to see here include snappers, moral eels, spotted rays and groupers. Turtles and sharks are not uncommon, and if you’re lucky, you may come across giant sea fans. This spot is a good place to do a drift dive if the currents are running.

The Pinnacles is a group of three underwater rocks with the plateau of the centre pinnacle at 18m deep. Schools of batfish and barracuda have also been sighted. Strong currents are common, so plan your dive for slack tides. The variety is quite amazing, so it’s no wonder the divers down south keep coming back.

Getting there
From Kuala Lumpur, head south on the North-South Expressway heading towards Singapore. Take the turn-off to Air Hitam. From here, drive towards Kluang, then towards Kahang town. From there, just follow the signs to Mersing.
Another route on the North-South Expressway is to take the Senawang turn-off and head towards Tanjung Gemuk, before making south again on the coastal road to Mersing.

Either way, the trip takes five to six hours and cuts through some deserted countryside, so make sure your tank is full and your car is in decent condition.

Places to stay

Friendly Waters Chalet
(02) 447 2108
www.friendlywaters.com.sg

Aur Samudera Holidays
(07) 799 4217

Blue Water Resort
(07) 799 4072

Atlantis Bay Resort
(011) 770 279

Aur Holiday Resort
(07) 799 4072

Telok Brai Chalet
(07) 799 4870

Mahmood’s Chalet
(07) 799 4217

Gelenggang

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Nama Tempatan: Gelenggang
Nama Saintifik: Cassia Alata
Nama Lain: Cassia,wild senna,fleur palmiste, fleur dartre, candlestick senna, wild senna, ringworm cassia, guajava, ketepeng badak, flor del Secreto, Tarantana, candle bush, akapulko, man-slabriki, akapulco, gelenggang.ludangan
Famili: caesalpinaceae
Lokasi dijumpai: Di tepi lebuh raya dan kawasan semak(Gambar:Mata air panas poring,sabah)
Asal:

keterangan:
Gelenggang ialah sejenis pokok renek yang mudah dijumpai dipinggir jalan dan belukar.Pokok ini biasa mencapai ketinggian antara 6 hingga 25 kaki.Ia mempunyai bunga yang berwarna kuning dan dilitupi oleh penutup yang menyerupai lilin sebelum bunganya berkembang.Daunnya berbentuk bilateral dan berlawanan secara simetri,daunya akan tertutup pada waktu malam.Buahnya berada dalam kulit seperti buah kekacang dan bijinya kecil berbentuk bulat.
kegunaan:
Daun gelenggang merupakan ubat penyakit kulit seperti kurap dan panau yang mujarab.Caranya daun gelenggang dilumatkan tanpa air. sedikit minyak tanah(setitik) dimasukkan ke dalam daun yang telah dihancurkan tadi. campuran ini dilumurkan pada tempat yang terkena kurap tersebut.Lakukan beberapa kali hingga kurap hilang.Pesakit akan merasa sedikit pedih.selain itu ia juga boleh menjadi penawar kepada sengatan serangga dan eczema.Ini untuk kegunaan luaran sahaja.
untuk masalah sembelit, satu sudu teh air rebusan daunnya boleh diambil sebagai julap. Akar gelenggang boleh digunakan untuk mengatasi masalah uterus(rahim).Air rebusan daunnya juga dijadikan ubat cacing,penawar sawan, resdung, bengkak saluran nafas disesetengah negara Amerika selatan.Air rebusan akarnya dan akar alamanda digunakan untuk merawat penyakit malaria

**Amaran, perempuan mengandung,menyusukan akan dan kanak-kanak dibawah umur 6 tahun dilarang menggunakan persediaan ini. Orang yang mengidap penyakit seperti cirit birit atau masalah ulser perut juga dicegah dari menggunakannya.Pengambilan daunnya yang berlebihan boleh mendatangkan kematian, bagi haiwan terutamanya disebabkan keracunan oleh asid krisofonik.

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boleh tak bagi herba yg boleh merawat parut??
~yoyocute225@yahoo.com

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Memang bagus sebagai julap. Air dari rebusan daunnya sekadar 6 helai mencukupi di minum di waktu malam. Insyaallah besok pagi .......
~DAHALAN HJ EMBUN

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pokok ni cantik untuk hiasan lanskap...
~ade

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bunga cantik tp bau hampeh!!
~achee

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saya nak membuat krim tuk merawat penyakit kulit .klau ada maklumat sila hubungi saya
~nn

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saya nak buat kajian untuk tugasan kerja sekolah saya.kalau ada maklumat lebih terperinci,sila hantarkan di C_asmie@yahoo.com....tq
~jan

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kat kawasan saya ade tapi tak tau nak buar aper.... tgk jelah
~min ktn

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ada sesapa yang tau samada buleh ke idak daun gelenggang di buat krim, camna nak proses dia
~iracemerlang@yahoo.com

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buat yoyocute,ubat terbaik untuk merawat luka atau parut kesan terbakar dan luka adalah minyak dari pokok sepetir.kalau berminat email saya putrahero@hotmail.com
~adi forestry

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Kat tempat saya Gelenggang ini dipanggil Gelenggang besar, kerana ada sejenis lagi dipanggil Gelenggang kecil dimana pucuknya boleh dibuat ulam. Rupa daunnya, buahnya serupa, cuma ianya kecil, tinggi maksimum 1 meter kalau cukup subur tapi biasanya 0.5 meter dan kurang.
~chullen

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zaman kecil2 dulu di tahun awal 80an, saya guna petua ni selalu, tetapi untuk kucing saya si'HITAM'yg selalu kena kurap ditelinganya. Memang sangat2 mujarap. Maklumlah zaman dulu mana ada duit nak pergi rawat kat verterina. Terima kasih kat mak saya.
~Hitam 1979-1987

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Saya terlibat dlm bidang perubatan haiwan dan amat berminat utk mengetahui lebih lanjut ttg perubatan daun ini ke atas kurap kucing.Macamana caranya? Daun ni senang didapati di sini. Kalau ada yang sudi berkongsi pengalaman, boleh email ke jawahir@zoomelaka.gov.my ataupun rimaugirl5275@yahoo.com. Terima kasih.
~Jawahir Jaafar

Gandarusa

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Nama Tempatan: Gandarusa
Nama Saintifik: Justicia Gendarussa linn
Nama Lain: Daun rusa(melayu), bo gu dan(cina),gendarussa(english)
Famili: Acanthaceae
Lokasi dijumpai:
Asal:

keterangan:
Tumbuhan ini boleh dijumpai tumbuh liar dikawasan semak pada ketinggian 1-500 meter dari aras laut. Ia tumbuh tegak dan boleh mencapai ketinggian hingga 2 meter. Panjang daunnya lebih kura 5-20 cm dan daunnya dari jenis daun tunggal.Dua jenis gandarusa biasa dijumpai dan dibezakan oleh warna batangnya. Ada yang berwarna hitam dan ada yang berwarna hijau.Pokok berbatang hitam lebih popular sebagai ubat dari yang berbatang hijau
kegunaan:
Ia biasa digunakan untuk mengubat lebam akibat terpukul, tulang patah, rheumatik dan bisul.cara penggunaannya ,untuk tulang patah daunnya yang segar atau kering dikisar hingga lumat dan diampur cuka untuk ditampal pada bahagian yang luka dengan syarat tulang telah berada pada kedudukannya yang betul.Untuk rheumatik 15-30 g daunnya yang segar direbus hingga mendidih dan airnya diminum.Untuk lebam pula daunnya dilayurkan pada api hingga layu dan ditampal pada bahagian yang lebam.Ia juga boleh digunakan untuk menurunkan panas badan, menyembuhkan lumpuh otot muka (selalunya disebabkan oleh minor stroke),sakit kepala, mata dan telinga.
***Amaran: Tidak boleh digunakan oleh wanita hamil.

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Gandarusa hitam mempunyai batang hitan dengan daun hijau gelap.ada juga gandarusa yang mempunyai daun hijau putih dengan batang hitam. Jenis ini banyak ditanam sebagai tumbuhan hiasan. Nama saintifik gandarusa hitam ialah gandarusa vularis
~Admin

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Knp tak leh guna utk wanita yg hamil??
~sweetgirl,penang

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gandarusa hitam mempunyai khasiat besar yang kurang diketahui,antaranya untuk mengubati sengatan berbisa, mandi lepas bersalin,pulih tenaga.kami banyak menanamnya
~putrahero@hotmail.com

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mcm mane nak guna kan ganda rusa for minor stroke bahagia muka
~nieya

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daun gandarusa memang daun terpilih oleh orang tua-tua dulu gunakan sebagai bahan rebusan mandian, terutama kepada ibu-ibu bersalin..
http://livingnaturally.myblog.com

~kdier

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tolongin dong carikan gambarnya! gue pengen ngliyat.
thanks
~Karman

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e e ada pla,.. sorry ye lambat surf
~Karman

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masalah PEKANG(angin dlm kepala/lebih kurang migrain).7 helai daun ini +sireh pinang sehelai seadatnya(di doakan terlebih dahulu)disemburkan pada kepala sebelum matahari terbenam.Insya-ALLAH mujarab...
~aurasyami_71@yahoo.com

Gajus

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Nama Tempatan: Gajus
Nama Saintifik: anacardium occidentale
Nama Lain: Jagus , gajus, jambu golok, ketereh
Famili: Leguminasae
Lokasi dijumpai: Tepi sawah tumpat kelantan
Asal: Tumbuhan tempatan

keterangan:
Sejenis pokok rendang yang biasanya ditanam di tepi sawah untuk teduhan, jagus merupakan pokok yang boleh mencapai ketinggian hingga 15 meter.batangnya mempunyai getah yang akan merengsakan kulilt jika terkena. Kulit akan menjadi melecur seperti terkena getah bacang. Daunnnya berbentuk bulat dihujungnya dan panjangnya sekitar 18 cm dengan lebar antara 5 hingga 7 cm. Daunnya tersusun secara bertentangan. Buahnya berbentuk seperti buah pear dengan bijinya berada diluar.bijinya berbentuk ginjal.Buah dan bijinya berwarna hijau ketika muda. Buahnya akan menjadi berwarna kuning apabila masak. Teksturnya akan menjadi lembut dan berair. Isi didalam buahnya berwarna putih. Terdapat juga spesies jagus yang mempunya buah yang berwarna merah jambu.
kegunaan:
Pucuk gajus yang muda boleh dijadikan ulam mentah. Ia sedap dimakan kerana baunya yang menyelerakan . ia juga rangup apabila dikunyah. Rasanya yang lemak-lemak kelat juga menyebabkan ia merupakan antara ulam yang menjadi pilihan bersama sambal belacan, budu atau cencaluk.

Buahnya yang manis dengan rasa sedikit pijar boleh dimakan begitu saja. Namun rasanya yang agak pijar menyebabkan ia banyak dimanafaatkan sebagai kerabu. Ini kerana rasa pijar tersebut akan hilang apabila airnya diperah keluar. Bijinya pula di bakar dan kulitnya di ketuk untuk mengeluarkan bijinya. Kulitnya dibakar akan mengeluarkan minyak yang berwarna hitam dan pernah digunakan pada zaman dahulu untuk dijadikan bahan api untuk pelita. Asap dari pembakaran biji gajus boleh merangsang penyakit asma.

dari segi perubatan amalan memakan pucuk gajus yang kelat sebagai ulam dikatakan dapat mencegah dan mengawal penyakit kencing manis.

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Salam...saya bercadang ingin membuat kajian mengenai pucuk gajus..saya harap bagi sesiapa yang tahu serba sedikit mengenai tumbuhan ini dapat memberi komen dan pandangan..terima kasih...
~biosneezers

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Gambar tak berapa jelas ,kalau boleh biarlah ambil gambar besar sikit, tunjuk pokok nya. Kalau makan laksa Kedah (Penang) tak sah kalau tak ada pucuk nya.Tapi akhir2 ni ada yang mengatakan pucuk nya tak selamat dimakan entahlah.. dulu-dulu kalau musim pokok ni berpucuk itulah ulam yang jadi rebutan tak jadi apa pon....
~ala

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amalan memakan pucuk gajus adalah salahsatu kaedah menjarak kehamilan,buah gajus muda enak di masak kari bersama ikan masin
~jj

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oloh ho..sedaknyo pucuk ketereh cicah dengan budu...butir ketereh mahal weh...sebab isi biji dia sedap...
~lloni

Gadis Lompat

2007-11-25T01:11:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Gadis Lompat
Nama Saintifik: Chloranthus Erectus
Nama Lain:
Famili: CHLORANTHACEAE
Lokasi dijumpai:
Asal:

keterangan:
Ia merupakan tumbuhan separuh renek(subshrub) yang boleh mencapai ketinggian hingga 2m. Tumbuhan dikot ini mempunyai bunga kecil yang berwarna putih.Ia biasa tumbuh pada ketinggian 100-2000 meter dari aras laut, menerangkan mengapa ia banyak dijumpai di hutan hujan tropika tanah tinggi seperti Bukit Fraser.Ia biasa dijumpai di negara-negara seperti Guangxi, Guizhou, Sichuan, Yunnan [Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sikkim, Thailand, Vietnam.Buahnya berwarna hijau ketika muda dan akan berubah menjadi puti apabila matang. Ia membiak melalu biji benih dan keratan batang.
kegunaan:
Ia digunakan untuk merawat demam, sakit kepala dan meningkatkan tenaga batin ,terutamanya bagi wanita

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banar ba ada gadis
~hangsomboy

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Tunjukkan le gambar pokoknya
~anak org

Embun tengahari

2007-11-25T01:09:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Embun tengahari
Nama Saintifik: Murdannia Nudiflora (L) Brenan
Nama Lain: Doveweed,bra-plant,
Famili: COMMELINACEAE
Lokasi dijumpai:
Asal:

keterangan:
Embun tengahari adalah sejenis herba semusim. Ia adalah sejenis rumpai yang menyerupai rumput tapi ianya mempunyai batang yang menjalar dan akan mengeluarkan bunga kecil berwarna ungu atau biru.Tumbuhan ini membiak secara jalaran rizom dan didapati tumbuh liar dikawasan-kawasan tanah lapang yang ditumbuhi rumbut seperti di kebun-kebun sayur dan pinggir-pinggir belukar.
kegunaan:
Tumbuhan ini digunakan untuk merawat luka, dengan cara melumatkan tumbuhan ini dan ditampal pada bahagian yang luka.Tumbuhan ini banyak digunakan dalam perubatan herba cina.

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Masa saya kecil juga pernah lihat kucing saya makan pucuk pokok ni...emak ada kata itu ubat untuk kucing selepas bersalin. Ada sesapa yang ada info mengenai kebenaran perkara ni? KAlau tak silap saya juga pernah jumpa info yang sama dalam web
~intan

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memang pokok nie untuk ubat kucing lepas bersalin. kadang2, kucing yang tak bersalin pun makan. kucing jantan & anak kucing saya makan pokok nie. kucing memang suka pokok nie.
~apis

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Hehhe,,betoi tu..saya pon slalu tgk kucing dok mkn rumput ni...mula2 tu hairan la jugak, ada ka patut kucing mkn rumput.then, abah saya kata...tu mmg ubat kucing.. oooooo...dulu ingat abah saya main2 ...betoi rupa nya..sorry abah...:)
~nanie

Ekor Anjing

2007-11-25T01:07:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Ekor Anjing
Nama Saintifik: Plantago Major
Nama Lain: Ekor angin,greater plantain,common plantain
Famili: Plantaginaceae
Lokasi dijumpai: Tumbuhan liar
Asal: Tumbuhan tempatan

keterangan:
Tumbuhan ini merupakan sejenis rumpai yang boleh dijumpai tumbuh liar di negara kita bersama rumput dan rumpai lain.Apa yang agak menarik ada tumbuhan ini ialah bunganya yang menegak dengan ketinggian antara 6 hingg 8 inci.Tumbuhan berumpun ini merupakan tumbuhan yang boleh hidup lama dan bukan tumbuhan semusim. ia membiak melalui biji benih yang akan dikeluarkan apabila pod buahnya pecah.Ekor anjing mempunyai kandungan kalsium dan beta karotena yang tinggi. Ia juga kaya dengan asid askobik(vitamin c). Pucuknya yang muda boleh dijadikan ulam atau dimasak sebagai sayuran.
kegunaan:
Terdapat beberapa produk dari luar negara yang menggunakan tumbuhan ini sebagai salah satu bahan untuk mengawal dan memberhentikan tabiat merokok.Perokok perlu mengunyah sedikit dari tumbuhan ini setiap kali terasa ingin merokok.Selain dari mengurangkan keinginan merokok ia juga dapat menyegarkan nafas.Selain daripada itu ekor anjing juga mempunyai ciri-ciri menyegarkan, anti-bakteria. ia juga dapat melegakan batuk dan mencairkan kahak serta membantu melegakan pernafasan bagi pesakit asma. Ia juga digunakan untuk masalah jangkitan salur kencing, kencing berdarah, bisa terkena gigitan serangga , masalah keradangan kulit dan sebagai peneutral toksid dalam badan.

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Pokok ekor anjing ini sangat mudah didapati di tempat kampung saya di Cameron Highlands. Tak sangka pula ada kegunaannya sebagai herba. Thanks Melur kerana beri maklumat berguna.
~azmich@time.net.my

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kalau boleh, besarkan sikit gambarnya...rasa2nya saya pernah tengok pokok ini di tepi pagar rumah saya...
~nazri_ta@yahoo.com

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KERATAN AKHBAR MINGGUAN MALAYSIA

Banyak nama tumbuhan herba yang ada disekeliling kita bukan sahaja ganjil bahkan melucukan apabila mendengar namanya.
Salah satunya ialah pokok ekor anjing atau nama botaninya Plantago major.

Mungkin nama itu diberi kerana tumbuhan jenis rumpai ini memiliki batang yang menjulang ke langit. Ia bergerak kiri kanan bila ditiup angin bagaikan ekor anjing.

Menurut Pegawai di Pusat Sumber Genetik Tumbuhan, Intitut Biosains UPM, Tajuddin bin Abdul Manap, pokok ini senang tumbuh dikawasan redup dan berair.

Ia mempunyai saiz daun yang agak panjang, seperti daun pokok sawi.

Bunganya pula akan tumbuh pada batang yang menegak.
katanya ketika ditemui baru-baru ini.

Menurut Tajuddin, khasiat pokok ekor anjing dari sudut perubatan herba dikatakan untuk merawat luka, jerawat dan demam panas serta sakit gigi.

Bagi merawat demem panas, ambil beberapa batang pokok ekor anjing dan bersihkan sebelum ia direbus sehingga mendidih.

Bila sudah suam, minulah perlahan-lahan. Amalkannya sehingga rasa panas itu berkurangan,

katanya.

Air rebusan itu juga boleh digunakan untuk mencuci luka dan mata yang sakit.

Sering juga digunakan sebagai air kumuran untuk meredakan kesakitan gigi atau gusi yang bengkak.

Untuk mengubat jerawat pula, daun ekor anjing yang sudah ditumbuk lumat disapukan pada bahagian muka yang ada jerawat.

Seelok-eloknya amalan ini dilakukan sebelum kita tidur,

katnya lagi.

~Nor

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Kencing malam: Petua ini diturunkan dari seorang nyonya yang menjual herba ini dipasar. Nama lainadalah sawi songsang (ada rupa sawi). Rebus dari akar sampai kepucuknya termasuk bunga dan buahnya pun boleh, dicampur dgn halwa kundur dan gula batu (bagi sedap sikit, kalau bebenda yang rasanya manis, bebudak kan suka). Amalkannya setiap hari insyaallah, boleh berhenti kencing malam. Saya sendiri yang menjadi
penguji

herba ini semasa dibangku sekolah rendah dulu. Alhamdulillah berhenti kencing malam.
~chullen

Durian Belanda

2007-11-25T01:05:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Durian Belanda
Nama Saintifik: Annona Muricata L.
Nama Lain: Sour sop,corrossolier(Perancis),Pulippala(Tamil),Durian belanda,seri kaya belanda,nona belanda(Melayu),goyabrano, gunabano(Filipina),Mak khieb thet,mang can chiem,tiep parang(vietnam)
Famili: Annonaceae
Lokasi dijumpai: Pulau Pinang
Asal: Amerika tropika

keterangan:
Merupakan sejenis tumbuhan tropika yang berasal daripada amerika tropika dan diperkenalkan ke asia tenggara oleh orang-orang sepanyol.Daunnya berbentuk ringkas dan tersusun secara berselang seli pada rantungnya.daunnya berukuran 5.5-18 cm X 2-7 cm.Bunganya berwarna hijau pada mulanya dan berubah menjadi kuning pucat apabila mekar.Buahnya di litupi oleh duri yang lembut, berwarna hijau dan berukuran 15cm-35cm X 10-15 cm. Ia mempunyai biji yang banyak dan berwarna hitam serta dilindungi oleh cengkerang biji yang keras. daunnya mempunyai bau yang agak busuk dan digunakan oleh masyarakat melayu dan india untuk menghalang gangguan makhluk halus.Tumbuhan ini membiak melalu keratan batang dan biji benih.
kegunaan:
Putiknya digunakan oleh masyarakat melayu untuk mengubati cirit birit dan berak berdarah. Di Indonesia daunnya yang dihancurkan digunakan untuk merawat bisul dan daunnya yang dikeringkan digunakan untuk membunuh serangga. Air rebusan daunnya digunakan untuk mengeluarkan cacing dari usus. Di Malaysia, terdapat persediaan herba dalam bentuk cecair yang menggunakan daun durian belanda yang digunakan untuk merawat athritis, batuk dan demam.Demah atau tuam(poultice) yang menggunakan serbuk dari daunnya yang dikeringkan digunakan untuk menghilangkan radang dan merawat penyakit kulit. Di Filipina batangnya yang muda digunakan untuk merawat luka dan menghentikan pendarahan.Air rebusan daunnya digunakan untuk berkumur bagi merawat ulser mulut dan menyembuhkan luka.Divietnam pula daunnya digunakan untuk menangani masalah kerungsingan.Walaubagaimanapun penggunaan tumbuhan ini yang banyak mengandungi tannin dan meningkatkan risiko kanser menimbulkan kebimbangan.

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Kalau anak-anak demam panas cara mengejut, selain dari rawatan moden di klinik sila gunakan daun durian belanda.

Caranya:
Pergi kat pokok durian belanda tu bagi salam, minta izin pada pokok untuk menggunakan daunnya bagi tujuan mengubatkan anak yang demam panas.
Ambil 10 helai daun durian belanda yang separuh tua, cuci. Rendam dalam besin 3 liter air dan ramas daun tersebut sehingga mengeluarkan warna hijau. Lumurkan (jaramkan) keseluruhan permukaan kulit anak anda yang demam panas itu dari hujung rambut sampai hujung kaki. 10 minit selepas itu panas akan reda, anak akan tidur nyenyak.

Kalau anak-anak masih kecil terutama yang 10 tahun ke bawah, eloklah tanam sebatang dua pokok ni. Selain buahnya dapat dimakan; daun, kulit, putiknya boleh buat ubat.

Amalan Tabib Anuar
~Bangnuard@yahoo.com.my

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Nak ubati penyakit gout, amalkan meminum jus durian belanda.
~Mie

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Saya takda demam panas bangnuard. Seram sejuk adalah. Saya takda durian belanda, 'Nona' adalah. Boleh ke tolong ubatkan. Tolonglah bang.
~Janda Berhiyas.

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buah durian belanda ni memang best dimakan begitu saja@dengan sos rojak..kaya dengan vitamin c
~cat

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Utk masalah Janda Berhias, sila dapatkan putik durian belanda sebesar telur ayam kampung. Gosokkan pada mana-mana bahagian badan yg terasa panas dan seram sejuk. Lama-lama penyakit anda akan pulih.
~Bangnuard

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saya panggil durian selat...
~lloni

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Kakak ipar saya pernah mendpt petua dr org waktu dia susah nak memdptkan anak supaya merebus kulit pokok ini utk diminum. Alhamdulillah, berkesan cuma perlu kajian terperinci utk mengesahkannya.
~Jeep Kurnia

Dukung Anak

2007-11-25T01:03:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Dukung Anak
Nama Saintifik: Phyllanthus Niruri
Nama Lain: Kelek anak, meniran(indonesia),Bhuaionla, kiranelligida(india)
Famili: Eurphorbiaceae
Lokasi dijumpai: Di tepi longkang dan dikawasan pertanian
Asal:

keterangan:
Dikenali dengan nama meniran bagi masyarakat indonesia , tumbuhan in termasuk dalam famili Eurphorbiaceae.Selalunya tumbuh dikawasan yang tanahnya agak keras, seperti dicelah retakan simen. Juga boleh didapati di kawasan kebun-kebun sayur dan tanah terbiar.Daun pokok ini adalah dari jenis majmuk bipinat , daunnya kecil berwarna hijau yang agak gelap dan tersusun berselang seli dengan jarak lebih kurang 6-10mm
Ia adalah herba tahunan(annual) dengan ketinggian lebih kurang 30-60 cm.Ia mempunyai bunga yang berwarna putih kekuningan dan satu tangkai bunga mempunya bunga-bunga kecil yang banyak . terdapat dua jenis bunga; bunga jantan dan betina. Kapsul bijinya sangat kecil, berpermukaan licin dan dari jenis 3-gonous. Kitaran dari satu biji ke biji yang berikutnya adalah 2 hingga 4 minggu. Dukung anak tumbuh di kawasan yang beriklim tropika seperti Malaysia, Indonesia,Thailand. Juga terdapat di China, India dan dalam kawasan antara Filipina dan cuba. Dikebanyakan tempat ia mendatangkan masalah kepada petani kerana selalunya tumbuh di kawasan pertanian dan dianggap rumpai yang sukar dikawal.

kegunaan:
Akar, daun, buah, jus dan keseluruhan tumbuhan ini mempunyai nilai perubatan. Perubatan ayurveda ia digunakan sebagai penghilang dahaga,bronchitis, kusta,anemia, penyakit kelenjar kencing,anuria dan asma.Boleh juga digunakan untuk mengubat penyakit berak berdarah(dysentery) yang kronik (mengikut kaedah perubatan unani dari India).
Buahnya digunakan untuk mengubati luka, kerengsaan, penyakit kudis buta(scabies) dan kurap.Akarnya pula (yang masih segar) adalah penawar yang berkesan untuk penyakit kuning(jaundice) terutamanya pada bayi yang baru lahir. Daun yang telah dilumatkan dan dicampur dengan sedikit garam dapur boleh merawat jangkitan kudis buta(scabies). Jika tidak dicampur garam ia boleh ditampal pada luka dan lebam.ia juga boleh digunakan untuk merawat bisa gigitan ular.Tumbuhan ini juga boleh digunakan sebagai tuba(racun) ikan. Kaedah perubatan ayurveda banyak menggunakan tumbuhan ini samaada dalam bentuk tumbuhan ini dikeringkan dan dijadikan serbuk atau terus menggunakan tumbuhan ini dalam bentuk tumbuhan segar.

Walaupun masih sukar untuk menentukan apakah kandungan dalam tumbuhan ini yang menyebabkan ia mempunyai nilai perubatan yang tinggi, ada kajian yang menunjukkan ia memberikan kesan positif untuk mengubati penyakit hepaptitis B.dalam satu kajian, didapati 22 daripada 37 , iaitu sebanyak 59% dari pembawa virus hepatitis B yang dirawat dengan persediaan herba dari tumbuhan ini selama sebulan telah kehilangan antigen hepatitis B setelah di uji selepas 15 hingga 20 hari selepas rawatan selesai.Jika menggunakan rawatan biasa hanya 4% dari pembawa akan kehilangan antigen untuk tempoh yang sama. Persediaan herba ini hendaklah di amalkan selama sebulan atau lebih untuk mendapatkan hasil yang terbaik. Jika digunakan secara biasa , tiada kesan sampingan didapati setakat ini. Namun anda dinasihatkan mendapatkan pandangan doktor sebelum memulakan rawatan.Walaupun ia membantu mengurangkan jumlah virus hepaptitis B yang dijumpai didalam darah, ia masih tidak dapat menghilangkan kesemuanya, jadi ia bukanlah penawar kepada penyakit ini, namun mengambilannya dapat mengurangkan dan mengawal pertumbuhan dan pertambahan virus hepatitis B. Kajian lanjut masih dijalankan oleh para saintis mengenai kegunaan dukung anak untuk merawat hepatitis B.

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pokok ni ada dua jenis.kalau ada warna merah dibawah boleh direbus untuk rawatan darah tinggi
~zhan/klate

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minum air rebusan selepas dikeringkan utk kesihatan badan dancuci bahan toksid dari badan
~dari kempadang perdana,Kuantan

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minum air rebusan selepas dikeringkan utk kesihatan badan dancuci bahan toksid dari badan
~dari kempadang perdana,Kuantan

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ibu saya menggunakan akar pokok dukung anak untuk menggurangkan demam anak kecil yang akan tumbuh gigi.caranya rebus secekak akar yg dah dibersihkan dengan segelas air dan minum ketika masih suam. Juga berkesan kurangkan demam panas
~Vie-Kota Kinabalu

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ubat kencing berdarah.ambil pokok dukung anak beserta akarnya, rebuskanlah dan minum airnya 2 kali sehari.lakukan selama 5 hari berturut-turut.
~fajarsiang@yahoo.com

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Kalau tak silap, org utara panggil pokok ni pokok Amin Buah. Sebabnya daunnya macam mendoakan buah yg dibawahnya.
~haifa

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ada juga dukung anak merah yang pokoknya lebih kecil dan daunnya kemerah-merahan sikit
~Nor

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hyiee?ni macam rumput je.tak sama ngan rupa dukung anak yang aku penah nampak seblum ni...picture tu blur cket, tak nampak jelas..
~ade

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Ya allah!Pokok nie ke.. Pokok nie selalunya ada di tempat yg ada byk pokok..Knp pokok nie dipanggil pokok dukung anak?Pokok nie dukung anak ka?
~sweetgirl,penang

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betulll tu!... aku dah cuba sendiri.. batu karang dalam uriner aku dah terkeluar semasa aku terkucil..dari anu aku sebesar kepala mancis cap lada! cara menyediakannya adalah hanya rebus tumbuhan dukung anak itu secekak dengan air yang secerek (tapi buanglh tanah dan psirnya dulu... Yeop!).pastikan yang buahnya dah masak warna kemerahan. Insyalah...
~tg_has9114@yahoo.com

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Saya masih mencuba.Memang betul saya ada dengar cerita dari Darus syifa(ustaz harun Din).Saya sedang mencubanya.
~konisyiva@yahoo.com

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Saya penghidap hepepitis B.Saya memeng dengar ia dapat merawat penyakit hep B.Saya masih mencubanya.Caranya rebuskan dan campurkan gan susu kambing dan sesudu air zam-zam.Saya masih mencuba.Insya Allah kalo ada berita baik saya akan memaklumkan pada semua.Saya dapat petua ini dari DARUSSYIFFA bangi.
~Hamba Allah Bertawakal Ampang

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saya harap masalah anda akan sembuh dengan pengenalan produk baru kami mengenai herba dukung anak ini sila hubungi saya kepada yang berminat insyaallah 012-5272055 asrul 017-5206821 mizi
~asrul mizi phylanthus niruri

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ia juga digunakan untuk merawat orang yang terkena santau.
~adi forestry

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Saya ada gambar pokok ni yang lebih terang dan sharp,baru baru ini ada hamba allah yang minta saya carikan pokok ini dlm jumlah secekak,mujur saya tahu lokasi tempat tumbuhan ni yang tumbuh banyak di ceras,semoga penyakit sudaranya itu lekas sembuh
~jasmie_my@yahoo.com

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kadang-kala tumbuhan yang sering kita pijak pun banyak kegunaannya.. prihatin la pada tumbuhan kita..
http://livingnaturally.myblog.com/
http://sbudi.net/livingnaturally/
~kdier

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tumbuhan ini amat popular di negeri sabah, begitu juga tumbuhan rumput siti fatimah ngan khasiat herba tersendiri
~hafifi_IBTP-UMS

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rumah saya adab pokok ni tapi saya tak tahu kegunaannya sekarang saya dah tahu kegunaannya
~dirahsiakan

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saya ada petua turun temurun tentang pokok dukung anak...kalau nak tahu pokok ni boleh buat ubat untuk anak yang baru lahir yang kena demam kuning ... saya selalu amalkan apabila melahirkan ...tak payah tunggu baby kuning baru nak buat..baby balik dari hospital yu terus je buat bila mandi ..caranya ambik pokok dengan akarnya sekali cuci sikit kalau ada tanah..pastu rebus sampai airnya jadi kuning...pastu mandikan baby 2x sehari sampai baby ok..insyaallah.. paling penting jgn lupa selawat nabi dan berdoa kepada allah...

Derhaka Mertua

2007-11-25T01:02:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Derhaka Mertua
Nama Saintifik: Plumbago Indica
Nama Lain: Ceraka kampung, plumbago, Chitrakmool
Famili: Plumbaginaceae
Lokasi dijumpai: Tumbuhan Liar
Asal:

keterangan:
Tumbuhan renek dari kumpulan dikot ini merupakan tumbuhan yang tidak berapa dikenali ramai walaupun kegunaannya sebagai herba berubat telah diaplikasikan semenjak zaman berzaman. Ia merupakan tumbuhan herba bukan semusim. Batangnya separa berkayu dengan ranting yang mudah lentur. Daunnya ringkas, berbentuk bujur dengan bahagian hujung daun yang runcing. Bahagian permukaan daunnya licin dan berkilat. Derhaka mertua mempunyai bunga yang cantik dan berwarna merah terang. Bunganya mempunyai lima kelopak bunga dan dipegang oleh tangkai bunga yang panjang dan menegak. Ia selalunya tumbuh di kawasan belukar yang agak terlindung dari cahaya matahari yang terik. Ia membiak melalui keratan batang dan biji benih. Akar Derhaka mertua berwarna kekuningan. Bahan aktif yang terdapat dalam derhaka mertua ialah plumbagin dan glokosid sitostrerol.
kegunaan:
Bahagian derhaka mertua yang biasa digunakan dalam perubatan ialah akarnya.Air rebusan akarnya digunakan untuk mengatasi masalah sembelit. Ia juga digunakan untuk menggugurkan kandungan. Ia bersifat anti radang . Ia juga dapat mengembalikan kecergasan badan. Selain itu ia juga boleh digunakan untuk mengubati batuk, bronkitis , angin dalam perut (colic) dan kudis buta (scabies). Di Malaysia fungsi utama tumbuhan ini ialah untuk melancarkan perjalanan haid. Untuk tujuan ini 2 atau tiga helai daunnya yang segar, dibersihkan dan dikunyah begitu sahaja dalam tempoh seminggu dari tarikh sepatutnya haid. Tumbuhan ini amat merbahaya dan boleh menggugurkan janin jika diambil oleh wanita yang sedang hamil. Oleh itu penggunaannya perlulah dilakukan dengan berhati-hati

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mak saya nak sangat pokok ni... sape2 tolong...
~solussagax@yahoo.com

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Saya ada pokok ni, tapi tak jual. Kalau cik puan memerlukannya untuk tujuan rawatan saya boleh membantu menyediakan herba rawatannya.
Jangan sampai tersilap cara penggunaannya nanti menyesal tak sudah. Ianya bukan sahaja boleh membuatkan mak mertua derhaka malah suamipun tidak berbaka. Cara rawatan dan pemulihannya amat penting. Awas!!!
~Bangnuard@yahoo.com.my

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sapa-sapa nakpokok ni buleh email saya
~iracemerlang@yahoo.com

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Saya ada pokok ni .dan memang betul apa yang di ceritakan.Pantang bagi wanita hamil mendekati atau memegang walau pun daun nya sekali. pokok ni juga dikenali dengan nama ceraka merah..
~abdullahwawi@yahoo.com

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bagi sesiapa yang berhajat ingin mendapat kan pokok ni bolih la email kan kpd sya.banyak khasiat tntang pokok ni
~asa_alif@yahoo.com

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ada pendapat satu spesis lagi pokoknya seakan pokok lemba itu dipanggil derhaka mertua.tak tahu mana satu yang betul.
~li

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nama vernakular ni memang kengkadang sama. contohnya pokok hempedu beruang ada 2 jenis, satu yang macam halia(jenis costus) satu lagi jenis pokok besar dlm hutan. pokok sundal malam juga ada beberapa jenis. pokok bonglai pun dua jugak, saya pernah tengok jugak pokok derhaka mertua yang macam lemba tu. Tapi yang lebih efektif untuk menjarakkan anak org kata yang ni. ada yang kata kalau pregnant pergi dekat pun tak boleh...tak tau le betul ke tidak.Masa saya ambik gambar ni saya tengah pregnant 7 bulan, alhamdulillah tak apa-apa. baby sekarang dan dua tahun...
~Noraida Arifin

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Kalau tak silap saya ini pokok rancang besi, Derhaka mentua, jenis berumpun seperti pokok lemba
~waris

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ini bukan rancang besi. Saya ada pokok rancang besi, ia jenis pokok melilit. Kalau sekal imbas daun hampir nak sama.ramai yang lebih engenali pokok ni dengan nama ceraka / celaka merah
~Noraida

Daun Dewa

2007-11-25T00:53:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Daun Dewa
Nama Saintifik: Gynura divaricata/Gynura segetum (Lour) Merr/Gynura pseudochina
Nama Lain: setawar barah, beluntas cina, samsit
Famili: compositae
Lokasi dijumpai: tumbuhan di laman
Asal: Tumbuhan tempatan

keterangan:
pokok daun dewa atau dikenali juga dipantai timur dengan nama setawar barah merupakan sejenis tumbuhan herba dengan batang yang lembut.Ia mempunyai daun yang permukaannya dilitupi oleh rerambut halus yang lembut.Bahagian tepi daunnya bergerigis dan seolah-olah mempunyai garisan luar yang berwarna ungu.Ia biasa ditanam untuk dijadikan ulam dikampung-kampung di Malaysia.Ia membiak menggunakan ubinya dan pecahan rumpun.
kegunaan:
menurut kajian yang dijalankan oleh Fakultas Farmasi UGM dan Badan Tenaga Nuklir Nasional (BATAN) Indonesia, etanol yang terdapat pada ekstraknya didapati dapat menghalang pertumbuhan sel kanser paru-paru pada tikus.Kajian juga dilakukan oleh sekumpulan mahasiswa sebuah universiti di Indonesia terhadap pertumbuhan pembuluh darah pada telur ayam. mereka mendapati telur ayam yang diberikan ekstrak daun dewa menunjukkan pembentukan pembuluh darah yang lambat berbanding biasa.

Khasiat daun dewa di perolehi dari daun dan ubinya.daunnya boleh dimanafaatkan untuk mengubati ketuat dan tumor.Untuk mengubati ketuat daunnya dihancurkan dan letakkan pada ketuat dan biarkan semalaman.Basuh pada keesokkan harinya.Lakukan hingga ketuat mati. Untuk membantutkan pertumbuhan tumor daunnya boleh dimakan mentah sebagai ulam.untuk mengubati bisul pula kaedah yang digunakan ialah dengan menampal daun yang dilumatkan ada bisul.

ubinya pula boleh digunakan untuk mengubati lebam kerana ia boleh menghilangkan darah beku. untuk pengubatan kanser pula antara ramuan yang biasa dibuat ialah dengan memcampurkan 30g daun dewa dengan 20g temu putih dan 30 g rumput jombang atau lebih kita kenali dengan nama dandelion. ketiga-tiga tumbuhan ini direbus dengan 600ml air sehingga ia hanya tinggal 300ml.Air rebusannya ditapis dan diminum apabila suam setiap hari sehingga penyakit berkurang.Ubinya yang dihancurkan juga boleh dijadikan penawar gigitan ular.

chinese honeysuckle

2007-11-25T00:52:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: chinese honeysuckle
Nama Saintifik: quisqualis indica L.
Nama Lain: dani,udani,aradani,akar pontianak,setanduk, rangoon creeper
Famili:
Lokasi dijumpai:
Asal:

keterangan:
chinese honeysuckle ataupun dikenali juga dengan nama rangoon creeper, vermifuge atau nama indonesianya wudani. nama saintifik bagi tumbuhan ini ialah quisqualis indica L. saya tengok ramai gak orang kat msia n yang tanam tumbuhan jenis vine ni especially kat pergola mungkin sebab bunganya yang cantik dan struktur pokoknya yang memang menarik. Bunganya juga berbau wangi
kegunaan:
Tapi saya rasa tak ramai yang tahu pokok ni juga mempunyai nilai perubatan yang tinggi esp untuk merawat kecacingan(ascaris).Bahagian yang digunakan adalah biji buahnya (kernels). caranya bijinya hendaklah dimakan 2 jam selepas supper. dosage yang ditetapkan untuk orang dewasa 7 hingga 8 biji, untuk kanak2 12 higg 8 thn 6 hingg 7 biji, 8 hing 5 thn 4 hing 5 biji dan 3hing5 tahun 3hing4 biji. Buah ni menurut buku tu ada rasa macam rasa almond (saya tak pernah makan lagi), sebab tu kena hati2 sikit bila bagi pada kanak-kanak takut kalau dah sedap sangat diorang nak makan lebih pulak nanti overdose. kalau overdose ia boleh menyebabkan sedu (hiccup). dos yang sama boleh diulang selepas seminggu kalau perlu.satu lagi, daunnya juga boleh digunakan untuk mengubat sakit kepala. caranya mudah, ambik sehelai daun, tapal kat dahi atau pelipis, lepas tu letak kain untuk melekatkannya pada kedudukannya.bijinya yang telah dipanggang (roasted) ni juga boleh digunakan untuk mengubati cirit birit dan demam.boleh juga digunakan untuk merawat penyakit kulit seperi kurap dan panau dengan cara menghancurkan bijinya dalam minyak(apa2 minyak yang boelh dimakan) dan disapu pada bahagian bermasaalah. untuk sakit perut, ekstrak dari daunnya boleh disapu pada perut.

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ini bukan pokok jejarum ke?kl bukan,kat mana nak dapat pokok ni
~roshidah74@hotmail.com

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kenapa tak ada pokok makaturi palm punya
~xxx

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saya suka ubat ini.ada kegunaan pada waktu malam
~saya

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Vermifuge itu bukankah kegunaan sebagai ubat cacing? Pokok ini memang sangat wangi dan boleh didapati di taman botani tapak konvo UPM Serdang. Pertama kali saya jumpa. Memang bunganya nampak macam jejarum, tapi pokoknya boleh tumbuh sangat tinggi hingga menjalar. Kat Taman di UPM tu pokok ni menjalar membentuk overhead canopy, Cantik sungguh macam kat overseas.
~rosita

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Untuk mereka yang berada kat Putrajaya, pokok ini ada ditanam tepi jalan kat pergola antara Parcel C dan Parcel D, yang kat belakang perhentian bas tu. tapi sayangnya pokok dia kurus semacam je, mcm tak cukup baja je
~Peminat Bunga

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Pokok yang jenis lama sangat lambat berbunga. Sekarang terdapat varieti baru yang cepat berbunga. Boleh didapatkan di mana-mana nurseri. Waktu malam baunya sangat harum. Tetapi apabila bunganya jatuh atas semen, semen jadi kotor dengan warna coklat.
~viria@yahoo.com

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Adakah pokok ini Chinese Honeysuckle, daripada maklumat diperolehi di internet, Chinese Honeysuckle boleh mengubati Asthma dan Upper respiratori Tract infection seperti Tonsillitis, phrayngitis etc. Apapun, Picture tak sama dan Takde pula nama scientificnya sama dengan chine honeysuckle. Are you sure yang pokok ni Chinese Honeysuckle?

Cemumar

2007-11-25T00:50:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Cemumar
Nama Saintifik: Micromelum pubescens
Nama Lain: Semeru
Famili: Rutaceae
Lokasi dijumpai: Dikawasan belukar yang tidak terlalu tebal
Asal:

keterangan:
Cemumar biasa dijadikan ulam dalam makanan harian masyarakat melayu. Tumbuhan ini. Ia mempunyai daun yang seakan sama dengan daun kari tetapi saiz daunnya lebih besar. Daun ini agak panas dan biasa digunakan untuk mempercepatkan proses pemeraman buah-buahan seperti nangka cempedak dan pisang.
kegunaan:
Beritahu kami dengan memberi ulasan

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cemumar adalah sesui untuk tenaga batin sama kasiat nya dengan pokok gunciak kalau tak pecaya cubalah
~ismaali2000@yahoo.sg.com

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Org tua2 di kg saya selalu guna utk halau lalat.Atau halau nyamuk dgn cara meramas daun lalu disapu ke badan.Kalau dimakan [ulam] boleh hilang sakit kepala/pening.Saya menanamnya sebagai hiasan depan rumah.
~vie-kota kinabalu

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kat kg aku di kedah bersepah, kot ditepi jln nak masuk kg! kalu nk shooting gmbaq dia mai la kg..
~fina

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Banyak di Langkawi didalam kebun getah.Dikunyah daunnya rasa pudina dan menthol, dibuat ulam dan digunakan untuk mengurangkan bau pernafasan.
~bidinhussin@hotmail.com, Pemandu pelancung alam se

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rasa memang la pahit siket, tapi sedap woi pasai lemak-lemak pun ada jugak. Buat ulam cicah sambai apa nak kata
~man

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orang kata pucuknya pahit dan boleh hilangkan sembelit
~bun

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saya nak tahu lebih lanjut tentang tanaman jenis ini. saya dari sekolah menengah changlun, saya sekarang ni di form nak buat buku skrap about this plant. please explain it to me
~suwimol chei

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Nama lain - CECEREK. Boleh dibuat mandi herba untuk orang lepas bersalin (dicampur dengan apa-apa daun lain yang biasa digunakan untuk mandi herba) untuk menambahkan lagi bau mandian herba tersebut.
~chullen

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Boleh dibuat sebagai lapik tunku bila selepas bersalin...& awet muda...tapi jgn ambil berlebihan sebab daun ini panas jika dimakan berlebihan.
~Iza

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Kata tok saya pokok semeru
ni buat halau hantu
~alia

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Cemumar- pengalaman saya -Gatal2 pada kulit(dah guna ubat Dr.pon tak berkesan) ambil daun ramas-ramas daunnya dan sapu pada tempat gatal alhmdulilah ok.Pucuk buat ulam bagus TAPI AWAS kalau dah telan ubat antibiotik jgn.cuba-cuba makan daun nya boleh bawa jadi sasau panas badan dan kepala .
~alatif

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kat kelantan dipanggil pokok semeru, gunanya buat halau antu... antu kecik dan besar pun buleh.. kalau buat ulam best gak, pait-pait lemak.. rasa cam kari pun ada, tapi takde la rasa menthol cam ada sorang budak tu kata... salah pokok tuu.. baik untuk cuci darah.. sooo baik untuk ilmu kebatinan laa..

Cempaka telur

2007-11-25T00:48:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Cempaka telur
Nama Saintifik: Michelia Pumila/Talauma pumila Bl
Nama Lain: Dwarf magnolia, cempaka gondok, magnolia coco, egg magnolia
Famili: Magnoliaceae
Lokasi dijumpai: Tumbuhan liar dan hiasan
Asal:

keterangan:
Tumbuhan ini mempunyai batang berkayu dan boleh membiak melalui biji benih dan keratan batang. Bunganya berbentuk bulat seperti telu dan mempunyai bau yang amat wangi terutamanya diwaktu malam.Ia boleh mencapai ketinggian antara 3-6 kaki (1-2 meter).Jika ditanam didalam pasu ia perlu disiram setiap hari supaya tanahnya tidak kering. Tumbuhan ini tidak boleh terlalu terdedah kepada cahaya matahari terus tetapi memerlukan cahaya yang cukup untuk membesar dan berbunga
kegunaan:
bunganya boleh digunakan untuk mengubat keputihan, batuk berkahak, insomnia dan kecederaan traumatik (traumatic injury)

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Benih tersedia di melur herbs garden
~Nor

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Dah tanam 7 tahun dan berbunga. Ada 15 pokok. Bunganya tak wangipun. Penat saya cium, hidu. Takkan hidung saya pekak kot. Orang kentut saya boleh bau.
~ABD

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bau tapi tak kuat sangat macam cempaka lain. saya taname juga, bunga tak banyak sangat, sekali sekala je keluar sekuntum.Tanam cempaka biasa lagi bagus.Cempaka keling pun kira okay jugak
~Sayang Syazwani

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kat umah sy pun ada tanam gak..bunganya akan mengembang pada pukul 6-7 dan mengeluarkan wangian yang harum tapi tak kekal lama la..susah gak nak hidup bunga ni..kena bela betul2 baru banyak berbunga
~cat

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Kata orang tua, pokok bunga cempaka jadi tempat singgah hantu2, sebab baunya yang wangi dan juga kerana hidup di tempat teduh dan jauh dari sinaran matahari, sebab tulah makhluk2 ini suka!BETUL KE?

Cempaka

2007-11-25T00:44:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Cempaka
Nama Saintifik: Michelia champaca Linn
Nama Lain: Kantil(jawa)
Famili: MAGNOLIACEAE
Lokasi dijumpai:
Asal:

keterangan:
Cempaka sejenis pokok berkayu yang biasanya tumbuh di hutan dengan ketinggian mencapai hingga 30 meter.Pokok ini selalunya mempunyai 3 jenis yang dibezakan oleh warna bunganya iaitu putih, kuning dan merah. Beza antara cempaka putih dan cempaka kuning ialah daun cempaka kuning mempunyai permukaan yang dilitupi oleh rerambut halus manakala daun cempaka putih mempunyai permukaan yang licin.Buahnya sedap dimakan ,mempunyai bentuk seperti jantung dengan bahagian bijinya yang agak pahit.Kayunya boleh dijadikan perabut dan peralatan rumah,cuma ia jarang digunakan mungkin kerana jarang dijumpai pokok cempaka yang begitu besar sekarang ini. Sekarang, kaedah kawin telah membolehkan cempaka ditanam sebagai tumbuhan tanaman dalam pasu,dan boleh berbunga walaupun tingginya belum mencecah 1 meter.Bunganya yang wangi mempunyak kandungan minyak volatile yang terdiri daripada cheraniol, linalol, methuleugenol, asid benzik, nerol, dan methulaethulazijnzuur.Kayu cempaka juga mempunyai bau yang sangat wangi dan biasanya minyak pati cempaka didapati dari ekstrak bunga,daun dan kayunya.
kegunaan:
Cempaka kuning untuk wanita lepas bersalin,demam selsema dan kencing tak lawas.Untuk wanita dalam pantang caranya ambil beberapa helai daun cempaka kuning, bersihkan dan rebus hingga mendidih. Sejukkan airnya dan minum sekali sehari.Untukkencing tak lawas pula beberapa kuntum bunganya direbus hingga mendidih,disejukkan dan airnya diminum sekali sehari.Untuk demam selsema pula,akarnya dititikkan dan direbus hingga mendidih dan minum airnya apabila suam.
cempaka putih pula mempunyai khasiat untuk merawat bisul, pitam dan radang tekak.Untuk bisul,beberapa helai daun cempaka putih yang segar ditumbuk dan hingga lumat dan ditampal pada bisul.Untuk pitam pula,beberapa kuntum bunganya direbus hingga mendidih dan minum airnya setelah suam.Manakala untuk pitam cara yang sama digunakan cuma tambahkan madu ketika hendak minum air tersebut.selain itu kulit pokoknya juga di jadikan tonik untuk menambahkan kecergasan.

Daun cempaka kuning yang direbus dan ditambah madu boleh mengubat kecacingan, rheumatik.Rebusan yang tidak ditambah madu boleh dijadikan ubat untuk nafas berbau(halitosis).Cempaka juga mempunyai peranan yang penting dalam industri kosmetik dan upacara keagamaan.Minyaknya juga dijadikan salap dan minyak rambut.Bunganya yang masih belum mekar,direbus bersama kelapa muda dikatakan boleh merawat gonorrhea.Bijinya yang dilumatkan bersama halia boleh dijadikan ubat demam terutamanya pada kanak-kanak.Kulit akarnya boleh digunakan untuk melancarkan kitaran haid dengan cara merebus kulit akarnya hingga mendidih dan airnya diminum.Kaedah yang sama digunakan untuk mempercepatkan pengeluaran uri atau plasenta.Untuk bayi yang hendak bercerai susu,bijinya yang dilumatkan boleh diletakkan di payudara , rasanya yang pahit akan menyebabkan bayi hilang keinginan untuk menyusu.

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Harga jualan bunga ini boleh dijadikan sumber pendapatan. Di Chow kit bunga ini dijual 50 sen dan ada masa mencecah RM2 sekuntum & cempaka putih lebih mendapat perhatian.
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Betul ke harga bunga ni sampai 50 sen sekuntum. Datanglah petik kat tempat saya, free....banyak.
~Apit Kajang

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pkok cempaka putih saya dah besar macam poko mangga tp x berbunga..msa mula2 beli bunga tapi bila diserang ulat.. terus merajuk..tapi sekarang dh ok cuma bunga takde..daun jer banyak

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kepada ~azzaahmad

cuba tamanan pokok cempaka awak taburkan tanah pasir bercampur habuk kayu. insyallah akan berbunga pokok tersebut.
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Jeep track ke Bt.Pelindung Kuantan..ada pokok ni.tapi bunganya bermusim..
~kusaaz@yahoo.com

Cekur

2007-11-25T00:39:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Cekur
Nama Saintifik: Kaempferia galangal
Nama Lain: Kencur
Famili: Zingiberaeceae
Lokasi dijumpai:
Asal:

keterangan:
Sejenis herba dan tumbuh melebar di atas tanah. Daun licin, berbentuk tirus, tersusun padat dlm pasangan yang bertentangan. Hujung daun runcing, lebih kurang 16cm panjang, 8 cm lebar. Daunnya mempunyai sedikit aroma. Cekur tidak berbatang, mengeluarkan bunga berwarna putih-ungu. Akar/rizomnya bercabang-cabang, beraroma dan isinya berwarna kuning oren. Cekur bukan bahan penting dalam masakan orang Malaysia tetapi berperanan besar dalam masakan Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam dan India.
kegunaan:
Di Asia Tenggara, rizom cekur dicampurkan dengan lada sulah, kayu manis dan madu untuk mengubati selsema. Ia dijadikan tonik untuk mengubati batuk kering dan bronchitis. Cekur juga dijadikan losyen untuk merawat sakit mata, sakit tekak, bengkak, demam, sakit dan sengal tulang. Untuk wanita baru bersalin, cekur mengucupkan rahim dan menggalakkan pembuangan angin. Di Indonesia, akar cekur digunakan untuk merawat keracunan makanan, ulser mulut, batuk dan selsema. Akar cekur yang dikunyah dan ditelan boleh membuat seseorang itu khayal. Di India, wangian daripada cekur digunakan untuk melindungi pakaian daripada serangga. Di Filipina, air rebusan akar cekur digunakan untuk merawat sakit perut disebabkan pencernaan makanan yang kurang baik. Air rebusan turut digunakan untuk membasuh rambut bagi mengatasi masalah kelemumur dan menghilangkan rasa gatal dan pedih akibat digigit ulat bulu. Di Thailand, cekur digunakan untuk merawat sakit kepala.

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saya pun suka benar makan daun cekur nie.. mmg betui boleh mengecutkan rahim bak kata org tua2 ler.. anyway kalau daun cekur yang muda lagi lemak...
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saya pun suka daun cekur buat ulam, isi cekur ditumbuk untuk ramuan masak lemak cili api panggang ikan keli. wow terangkat. daunnya pula di mayang halus untuk mendapatkan keenakan dan aroma dalam masakan tadi.
~sallehderan@yahoo.com

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dimana saya boleh memperolehi maklumat ttg pokok ini di journal, tesis, buku?..
~hensom band

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Mmmm.....esuai utk bawak ke disko
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Saya ada tanam cekur biasa dan cekur hitam...selalunya orang tua-tua kata yang hitam lebih khasiatnya. Malah orang Indonesia lebih banyak menggunakan cekur/ kencur hitam dalam perubatan tradisional atau jamu.
~ina

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cekur juga sedap dibuat ulam. Ianya juga sedap dibuat kerabu dengan dicampur/gaul dengan sayur-sayuran lain seperti pucuk kaduk, pegaga dan lain-lain atau campurkan sekali kerang, ikan rebus atau perut lembu.
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saya ada tanam. sedap buat urap/kerabu mentah.
~nz

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Petua orang tua-tua, ambil isi cekur dan kunyah. Sapu pada pangkal peha dan sekitar alat kelamin lelaki, boleh merawat lemah tenaga kelamin lelaki. Cuba la... tapi panas sikit.

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cekur ini mempunyai dua spesis yang biasa diperolehi..namun cekur biasa (daun hijau) yang kebanyakannya ditanam dihalaman maupun di dalam pasu.cekur jenis ini yang biasanya digunakan dalam masakan seperti kerabu,urap dan sebagainya kerana aroma dan baunya yang amat menyelerakan.cekur hitam pula kebiasaannya digunakan bertujuan untuk perubatan.amat jarang digunakan didalam masakan kerana ia tidak menghasilkan aroma atau bau seperti cekur biasa.namun cekur hitam amat sesuai bagi tanaman litup bumi kerana ia senang membiak dan daunnya lebih lebar berbanding cekur biasa.apa pun, kedua-dua jenis cekur ini amat berkhasiat. namun begitu, tidak ramai masyarakat kita yang tahu akan kewujudan herba ini...apatah lagi melihat dan mengecamnya.
~arjuna311

Bunga Tanjung

2007-11-25T00:37:00.001+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Bunga Tanjung
Nama Saintifik: Mimusops elengi
Nama Lain: Baula(oriya),indian meddaler, bulletwood tree,Bakula,Spanish cherry,
Famili: Sapotaceae
Lokasi dijumpai:
Asal:

keterangan:
Tanjung ialah sejenis pokok yang bersaiz sederhana.Ia biasa dijumpai ditanam ditepi-tepi jalan kerana bentuknya yang rendang dan dapat memberikan teduhan dari cahaya matahari yang terik. Bunga tanjung berbau sangat wangi dan biasa digunakan sebagai hiasan kepala masyarakat melayu tradisional dan kaum india.Bunga tanjung juga tahan lama dan boleh direndam dalam minyak kelapa setelah kering untuk mengembalikan harumannya.Biasanya bunga tanjung yang direndam dalam minyakm kelapa ini digunakan sebagai bunga hiasan kepala untuk mewangikan rambut. Daun tanjung berwarna hijau tua, agak keras dan mempunyai permukaan yang berkilat. Buahnya berbentuk bujur,berwarna hijau ketika muda dan jingga setelah masak.Buahnya boleh dimakan dan mempunyai rasa yang sedikit manis.Tumbuhan ini membiak dari keratan batang dan biji benih.
kegunaan:
Rawatan ruam yang bernanah
Beberapa tangkai bunga tanjung direbus bersama 2 sudu besar jintan hitam. Air rebusan ini diembunkan selama semalam. Setelah itu airnya ditapis dan digunakan untuk mandi oleh pesakit.
sakit Gigi dan luka
Kulit batang pokok tanjung direbus bersama air. tapis rebusan ini dan gunakan sebagai ubat kumur sekali sehari selama empat hari.Ia juga dapat menghilangkan nafas berbau.Rebusan ini juga boleh digunakan untuk mencuci luka. Lakukan setiap hari hingga luka sembuh
selain daripada itu bunga tanjung juga mempunyai minyak sari dan minyak sari yang dihasilkan berwarna kuning muda kehijauan.Ia boleh digunakan dalam perawatan aromaterapi.Sila rujuk
http://members.aol.com/parijata/bakula.html

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bagi saya bunga nie banyak hasiatnya
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Pokok bunga tanjung berhantu. Ada langsuir mengilai terutama malam bulan mengambang penuh. Tapi kalau malam tu hujan takdalah, sebab dia sejuk menggigil. Baunya wangi macam hantu kubur. Kalau berani tanamlah di halaman rumah anda. Seram kalau malam-malam.

~ABD Otai

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Betullah. Nenek saya kata dia pernah nampak hantu mengilai kat pokok bunga tanjung tepi jalan berhampiran rumah kami. Dulu masa kami balik dari mengaji malam, bila lalu bawah pokok bunga tanjung tu kami rasa seram sejuk. Tegak bulu roma. Takutnya. La ni pokok tu dah kena tebang sebab nak besarkan jalan. Hantu tu dah balik negeri agaknya.

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jumpa hantu kat pokok tanjung tu hanya mitos semata2..hang pernah tengok hantu ke?syaitan tu ada di mana2 saja..kekuatan iman tu yang penting.saya nak kongsi pengalaman makan pucuk tenjung..memang best buat ulam cicah budu..rasa pucuknya lemak dan sedikit kelat..nenek saya kata baik untuk wanita sb awek muda..tapi untuk anak gadis dinasihatkan supaya jangan selalu makan pucuk tanjung sebab pucuk tanjung berfungsi sebagai penjarang anak..
~cat

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laman ini sedikit sebanyak dapat membantu sy dalam menyiapkan projek akhir tahun sy berkenaan bunga tanjung. syabas dan teruskan menambah info lagi!
~jaja

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Cekur Manis

2007-11-25T00:35:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Cekur Manis
Nama Saintifik: sauropus androgynus
Nama Lain: Taruk manis, asin-asin, cekup manis, sweet leaf bush,katuk, ma ni chai,
Famili: Euphorbiaceace
Lokasi dijumpai: Sayuran
Asal:

keterangan:
Tumbuhan yang popular sebagai sayuran di Malaysia ini boleh mencapai ketinggian hingga 8 meter jika tidak dicantas.Namun untuk mengekalkan kesuburan dan memastikan penuaian yang berterusan ia perlu dicantas selalu hingga mencapai ketinggian 1-2 meter.Ia membiak melalui dua kaedah biasa iatu biji benih dan keratan batang namun benih yang dihasilkan melalui keratan batang lebih bermutu.Ia mempunyai daun yang berwarna hijau gelap dan tersusun rapi di kiri dan kanan tangkai.Buahnya berwarna putih ketika muda dan akan berubah menjadi merah samar atau coklat ketika matang.Daunnya yang masih muda sedap dijadikan sayuran seperti dijadikan masak lemak, sup dan digoreng bersama udang kering. Pucuknya yang masih muda begitu rangup dan mempunyai rasa seakan-akan asparagus.Selain dari dijadikan sayuran ia juga boleh dijadikan pewarna makanan sama seperti daun pandan dan warna yang dihasilkan oleh daun cekur manis lebih gelap dari warna yang dihasilkan oleh daun pandan. Ia juga selalu dicampur dengan perahan daun pandan untuk mendapatkan warna yang lebih gelap.Keistimewaan tumbuhan ini ialah walaupun telah dimasak warna hijau gelapnya tetap kekal.Bunga dan buahnya juga sedap dijadikan sayuran.Daunnya mengandungi banyak provitamin A karetinoid,terutamanya daunnya yang baru dipetik dan masih segar.Ia juga mengandungi vitamin B, C protein dan mineral.Kandungan nutriennya semakin tinggi jika daunnya semakin tua.Tumbuhan ini tumbuh dengan lebih subur dikawasan yang agak redup, ia boleh bertoleransi terhadap tanah yang mempunyai kandungan asid yang tinggi (masam kelat) dan boleh tumbuh dikawasan tanah liat. Serangga perosak utama tumbuhan ini ialah sejenis kumbang Adoretus sinicus.
kegunaan:
Cekur manis digunakan dalam perubatan tradisional untuk membanyakkan susu ibu. Caranya daun cekur manis yang telah dihancurkan ditampal pada payu dara ibu, dibasuh selepas kering. ia juga di gunakan untuk menghitamkan rambut bayi.Jusnya boleh digunakan untuk mengubat sakit mata dan demam. Namun pengambilan berlebihan cekur manis juga dikatakan boleh membawa kepada masalah paru-paru: sila rujuk

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Kalau badan jenis mudah berangin tolong jauhkan dari memakan sayur dari daun pokok ini.
~Nuar D, Kjg

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saya selalu makan daun pokok ini buat masak lemak
~fajarsiang@yahoo.com

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Masa saya kecik2 dulu, mak saya selalu masak gulai daun ni. Best... Tapi kami panggil daun ni CEKAK MANIS... Bunga dia tumbuh kat pelepah daunnya. Mudah ditemui kat tepi perigi. Biasanya orang kampung macam saya selalu makan daun ni... orang bandau tak pernah makan kott....
~nurisham@jpa.gov.my

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saya ada tanam. sedap dimasak lemak campur keledek. tak sesuaiii untuk orang sakit kencing manis atau darah tinggi. sape tak tahan, sakit kepala.
~nz

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Daun pucuk manis. Untuk umur 35 th kebawah sahaja. Yang lebih tua kena siapkan ubat banyak-banyak. Kalau tidak nanti masuk angin kepala berasap.

~Bangnuard@yahoo.com.my

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daun cekur manis ini sangat sedap jika di masak sup di campur dengan suhun dan sedikit cendawan kering bersama udang hidup, sedap makan waktu masih panas, tapi cekur manis ini tidak sesuai di makan olih mereka yang mengidap pening kepala, terutama nya warga tua.
~ima, Brunei

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Daun nya yg ditumbuk, boleh dibuat pewarna tapai pulut..hasilnya tapai berwarna kehijauan,nmpk menyelerakan..taklah kaler putih, mcm muntah kucing jer...
~annaz

Bunga melur

2007-11-25T00:32:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Bunga melur
Nama Saintifik: Jasminum Sambac
Nama Lain: bunga melati, arabian jasmin, jasmin, yasmin
Famili: Oleaceae
Lokasi dijumpai:
Asal:

keterangan:
Bunga melur atau nama saintifiknya jasminum sambac terdir dari pelbagai variaties namun yang paling biasa dijumpai di negara kita adalah 3 jenis utama iaitu duke of tuscany, maid of orlean dan star jasmin. Maid of orlean dan duke of tuscany dikenali sebagai melur susun di negara kita bezanya duke of tuscany mempunyai lapisan yang lebih banyak dan saiz dan bentuknya menyerupai bunga ros mini, tapi baunya tidak sekuat maid of orlean dan bunga melur selapis yang biasa.Tumbuhan ini memerlukan cahaya matari yang secukupnya untuk tumbesaran dan pembungaan.Medium yang sesuai adalah dari jenis kompos dan mempunyai pengaliran yang baik. Tumbuhan ini membiak secara keratan batang. untuk menyemai,keratan batang yang agak tua direndam kedalam air suam dan ditanam kedalam tanah. Pastikan airnya mencukupi untuk pertumbuhan akarnya.Tunas baru akan muncul selepas lebih kurang 6 minggu. Bunganya berbau sangat harum dan mekar sepanjang tahun. ketinggian yang paling sesuai untuk tanaman ini adalah 800 meter dari aras laut, namun di Malaysia ia didapati dapat menyesuaikan diri untuk semua ketinggian.
kegunaan:
Bunga melur banyak digunakan dalam perubatan terutamanya dalam perubatan ayurveda oleh masyarakat india. Bagi masyarakat melayu antara kegunaanya ialah untuk menambahkan air susu ibu.caranya daun bunga melur digilig hingga halus dan ditampal sekeliling payudara di waktu pagi sebelum mandi.cuci bersih sebelum menyusukan bayi.Untuk sakit mata(mata merah) segenggam daunnya ditubuk halus dan ditampal pada dahi. setelah kering , tampal yang lain pula.Ulang hingga berasa sedikir lega(sembuh).untuk mengubat bengkak dari gigitan lebah, segenggam bunganya diramas hingga hancur dan ditampal pada bahagian yang terkena sengatan itu.untuk demam dan sakit kepala segenggam daun dan bunganya diramas dalam air dan airnya digunakan untuk membasahkan dahi.untuk sesak nafas pula, 20 helai daunnya di rebus dengan secubit garam hingga mendidih, tapis dan minum airnya.

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Bunga melur untuk stress
~Nor

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Daunnya boleh digunakan untuk menghentikan susu ibu dengan cara menumbuk lumat daunnya dan ditampal pada payudara.Akar melur susun boleh digunakan untuk merawat bengkak gusi
~Admin

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Pokok bunga melor ni mudah ditanam tetapi perlu perhatian atau belaian saban hari kalau tidak bunganya tak banyak atau bunganya kering sebelum kembang...tak tau kenapa.
~Apak Nuar, UPM

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Keling suka sangat bunga ni tak tau kenapa, kalau bagi gaji jaga taman dia akan tanam pokok ni. Mungkin dia boleh curi bawa balik kot untuk sembahyang.
~Nuar D, Kjg

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Daun bunga melur yg direbus baik untuk mandian baby yg kena jaundis (penyakit kuning).
~Lut

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Bunga melur boleh hilangkan bau badan, rendam dalam air teh dan minum, jika diamalkan selalu InsyaAllah badab akan berbau harum.
~samprit_kl

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Kat Mana boleh di beli bunga melur dlm kuantiti yg banyak.Berapa harga perkilo
~zam

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famili:Oleaceae
~pelajar

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Bunga Melor - Bukan sahaja baunya harum malah irama lagu bunga melur juga memikat jiwa. Saya suka sangat sangat.
Kalau ada sesiapa perlukan pertolongan menghias taman luar dan dalam rumah email saya: Abangnuard@hotmail.com atau Bangnuard@yahoo.com.my
Keindahan, kecantikan dan keceriaan itu adalah suatu kedamaian yang membahagiakan.
~nuar

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saya telah memilik buka herna tetapi sayang tidak berwarna dan herna tiada gambanya kenapa
~mohd yusoff bin abdul razak, kepong

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Pernah dapat satu petua.Akar bunga melur boleh dijadiakan penawar resdung.Cabut Pokok ni dan keringkan akarnya.lepas tu bakar dan hidu akarnya,bagi pesakit resdung akan berasa pedas pada hidung masa hidu akar pokok ni.mata juga rasa pedih dalam masa yang sama.amalkan beberapa kali dan boleh lihat kesannya lepas tu.selain akar melu.pokok bunga raya jugak ada khasiat yang sama.
~Ehemm

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KERATAN AKHBAR MINGGUAN MALAYSIA

BUNGA MELUR merupakan sejenis tumbuhan yang sememangnya tidak asing bagi kita semua. Warnanya yang putih suci dan keharuman baunya merupakan daya tarikan utama bunga ini, lebih-lebih lagi pada waktu pagi.
Titisan embun dan ditambah pula dengan kesegaran pagi menyebabkan kelopak bunga ini kembang mekar mengeluarkan haruman yang cukup wangi.

Oleh itu, tidak hairanlah tumbuhan yang nama botaninya Jasmincun sambac ini diminati ramai, khususnya mereka yang gemar menghidu haruman dan banyak ditanam sama ada dalam pasu atau di halaman rumah.

Pati bunga melur dari pokok jenis renek yang mempunyai daun hijau berkilat ini digunakan untuk menghasilkan minyak wangi yang cukup menyamankan.

Selain itu bunga melur juga mempunyai kegunaan dalam dunia perubatan tradisional, khususnya bagi merawat demam panas dan juga panau,

kata Pegawai di Pusat Sumber Genetik Tumbuhan, Bio Sains, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Tajuddin Abdul Manap, ketika ditemui baru-baru ini.

Menurutnya, tumpuan rawatan tersebut adalah pada daunnya yang hijau segar.

Beliau berkata, untuk merawat demam panas beberapa helai daunnya dicampur dengan beras dan seulas bawang merah delam sebekas air.

Kemudian ambil airnya untuk basuh kepala dan selepas itu lapkannya diseluruh badan. Amalkannya sehingga badan terasa sejuk,

katanya.

Untuk merawat panau pula, ambil beberapa helai daun bunga melur yang sudah dibasuh dan gosokkan pada tempat yang dijangkiti panau.

Lakukannya berulang kali. Biarkan hingga bekas gosokan tersebut kering,

tambahnya.

~Nor

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Gambar bunga meur dari var Duke of tuscany. di halaman rumah saya
~Noraida Arifin

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untuk nuar dari kjg, apa keling keling ni hah ?
~****

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Berpuluh tahun lepas keluarga saya ada mempunyai ladang bunga melur yang agak luas (masa saya tak lahir lagi...:). Petua untuk melebatkan bunga ialah dengan memetik daunnya.
~Nor

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Kenapa sensitif sangat pasal perkataan keling ha ? orang melayu dah pakai perkataan keling sejak zaman tok naduk lagi. ada tanjung keling, ada kuih keling, ada subang keling. keling adalah identiti. semestinya kita memperkayakan bahasa kita tapi sayang sekali Dewan Bahasa sudah buang perkataan keling.
~xxx

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Kenapa sensitif sangat pasal perkataan keling ha ? orang melayu dah pakai perkataan keling sejak zaman tok naduk lagi. ada tanjung keling, ada kuih keling, ada subang keling. keling adalah identiti. semestinya kita memperkayakan bahasa kita tapi sayang sekali Dewan Bahasa sudah buang perkataan keling.

Bunga lawang

2007-11-25T00:29:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Bunga lawang
Nama Saintifik: Illicium verum Hooker fil.
Nama Lain: Star anise,Indian anise, Chinese anise, Badian anise (English),Fructus Anisi stellati(nama farmaseutikal),Ba jiao, Pak kok, Baat gok (cina),Adas china, bunga lawang(Malaysia),
Famili: Illiciaceae/ Magnoliaceae
Lokasi dijumpai: Rempah
Asal:

keterangan:
Nama cina bagi bunga lawang ialah bat gok dan ba jiao membawa maksud segilapan atau oktogon bersesuaian dengan bentuk bunga lawang yang mempunyai lapan kelopak.Bunga lawang mempunyai bau wangi dan kuat. Ia mula diperkenalkan diEropah pada awal kurun dan 17 dan mula menjadi popular semenjak itu. Minyak yang terhasil dari proses ekstrak wap dijadikan bahan perasa dalam minuman.Bunga lawang sebenarnya bukannya bunga sebaliknya adalah buah yang dihasilkan oleh sejenis pokok kecil.Tinggi pokoknya boleh mencapai hingga 8 meter. Ia mempunyai bunga yang cantik berwarna kuning.Ia membiak melalui biji benih. Buahnya dipetik sebelum ranum dan dikeringkan menggunakan cahaya matahari.
kegunaan:
Bunga lawang dijadikan rempah untuk menyedapkan makanan sama seperti kulit kayu manis dan bunga cengkih.Untuk kegunaan perubatan pula di Asia ia digunakan untuk mengubati colic (angin) dan rheumatik (sakit sendi).Ia juga biasa dijadikan perasa untuk pelbagai jenis teh.Teh dari bunga lawang juga boleh dijadikan ubat batuk.Minyaknya juga boleh mengurangkan gejala muntah dan loya bagi ibu mengandung.

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Bunga kenanga

2007-11-25T00:28:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Bunga kenanga
Nama Saintifik: Cananga odorata
Nama Lain: Ylang-ylang
Famili: Annonaceae Annonaceae Annonaceae
Lokasi dijumpai:
Asal:

keterangan:
Kenanga bukanlah termasuk dalam tumbuhan herba. Ia adalah tumbuhan saka berbatang kayu dan mempunyai ketinggian yang boleh mencapai sekitar 5-20 meter dan hayatnya boleh mencapai puluhan tahun dengan diameter batangnya lebih kurang 0.1-0.7 meter.Ia sesuai tumbuh pada ketinggian 25-1000 meter dari aras laut. Tumbuhan ini boleh membiak melalui biji benih dan keratan batang. Sekarang, pokok kenanga selalunya di tut dan mula berbunga pada ketinggian satu hingga dua meter. Pokoknya juga tidak sebesar pokok yang tumbuh liar di hutan.bunganya yang berbau sangat harum dan wangi merupakan produk utama dari tumbuhan ini.
kegunaan:
Minyak ekstrak dari bunga kenanga (essential oil) digunakan dalam perubatan aroma terapi untuk menenangkan dan merelakskan jiwa terutamanya ketika PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome). ia juga digunakan untuk melegakan kesakitan atau kekejangan yang berlaku ketika haid dan juga melancarkan kitaran haid.ia juga mampu menurunkan tekanan darah, boleh digunakan untuk mengubat darah tinggi. Minyak ini juga boleh digunakan untuk kegunaan kosmetik seperti mengurangkan garis penuaan, menggalakkan pertumbuhan sel baru, merawat jerawat, mengatasi masalah kulit kasar dan berminyak, menggalakkan pertumbuhan rambut, menghilangkan kelumumur. Ia juga boleh digunakan untuk menghilangkan tekanan dan insomnia. Ia juga dikatakan boleh digunakan untuk mengatasi masalah mati pucuk (impoten) bagi lelaki dan frigid bagi wanita.ia juga dikatakan berkesan bila digunakan ketika demam biasa atau demam malaria bronkitis dan asma .Cara menggunakan: Untuk malaria dan asma, 3 kuntum bunganya yang telah dikeringkan dimasukkan kedalam segelas air panas yag mendidih dan ditutup,tapis dan minum apabila telah sejuk.untuk sesak nafas pula, segenggam bunga kenanga direbus dengan 2 gelas air bersama segenggam gula pasir hingga tinggal segelas air tapis dan minum airnya pagi dan malam.untuk bronkitis,segenggam bunga kenanga direbus dgn dua gelas air hingga tinggal satu gelas dan diminum pagi dan malam.Oleh kerana bunga ini mempunyai bau yang amat kuat, anda dinasihatkan agar tidak menggunakannya secara berlebihan kerana ini boleh mengakibatkan loya dan sakit kepala. Dapatkan nasihat doktor sebelum menggunakan sebarang persediaan herba.

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Ada juga pokok yang mempunyai bunga seperti bunga kenanga dan baunya hampir sama tapi pokoknya dari jenis menjalar dan dipanggil pokok akar pisang kalau tak silap saya.
~Raja Nazri

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Pautan kenanga
~admin

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agaknya cam ner nak buat minyak tu ye?
~lia

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also known as Chanel No 5
~norie

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Our product Lena-Kenanga (TM) Classic Massage Oil has capturd the natural goodness of this renowned flower of flowers,bunga kenanga or ylang-ylang.
~Hajjah Misna Arif Rabahi, QLM Associates (M)Sdn Bh

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Kalau hendakkan baunya lebih mengharumkan taman anda, tanamlah dalam jumlah yang banyak seperti di Tmn Botani Putrajaya
~Nuar Kjg

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Tanyalah tentang Lena-Kenanga (TM) di Taman Warisan Pertanian Putrajaya re En Megat atau Pn Salbiah.
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Sesiapa yang ingin menawarkan sebutharga (wholesale price)cananaga odoratum nursery plants, please e-mail us at qlmassociates@yahoo.com Sila sertakan lokasi dan minimum order quantity. Terima kasih.
~Pn Hajjah Misna Arif Rabahi

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info minyak kenanga dari myherba http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Myherba/message/1050
~Nor

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Menjawab ulasan norie, proses pengekstrakan kenangan menggunakan penyulingan air atau wap.
~Nor

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Nor, terima kasih. Kak Hajjah
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sesiapa yang tahu cara membuat minyak bunga kenanga,tolonglah bagi resepi
~beatles_1888@yahoo.com

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Untuk benih ylang-ylang sila lihat < a href="view_cat.asp?userid=melur" target=blank>katalog kami
~Nor

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Bunga ni juga boleh digunakan untuk membuat bedak sejuk.Selama ni saya memang dah guna bedak sejuk kenanga+beras. Kalau nak tahu, bedak sejuk tu nenek saya yang buat.Ni hanya untuk keturunan kitaorang je. Rumah saya ada 2+1 btg pokok kenanga.
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Kenanga, Melati,Kembang Cina, Cempaka, Siti Tanjung Perak dan Seri Mersing adalah rakan sepermainan. Dulu mereka tinggal di sebuah kampung nelayan berhampiran Nenasi Pahang. Sekarang mereka tinggal di Seri Kembangan dan belajar kat UPM serta bertemu dgn Encik Nuar...lama-lama sewel.
Musuh utama mereka Siput Serawak.
~Apit

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Bunga Kenanga harum baunya
Dipetik dara penyeri rupa
Lima tahun kawin masih tak berbaka
Email kita, susun bicara
Mana tau serasi pula

~Bangnuard@yahoo.com.my

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tolong disertakan cara/teknik budidaya dari tanaman secara detail,dan cara penggunaan sebagai obat serta kandungan kimianya ....thanks
~Chusnul H, S.Farm., Apt

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kenanga menpunyai 2 viarasi satu jenis pokok besar dan satu lagi jenis rendah. bunga nya juga berbeza pokok besar menpunyai bilah daun yang agak tebal dan besar dan pokok jenis rendah menpunyai bilah bunga yang agak tirus dan nipis. ada pendapat yang menyatakan bunga ini menpunyai toksid yang boleh menyebabkan keradangan. tanya pakar atau ahli herba bagaimana untuk menbuang toksid yang terkandung pada bunga nya.
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Minta maaf Nor. I beg to differ. Pengekstrakan pewangian daripada bunga bungaan tidak boleh menggunakan penyulingan wap. Essential oils atau minyak pati mempunyai takat didih yang rendah (<100C). Pendidihan air adalah pada 100C. Ini bermakna kebanyakan minyak pati akan telus hilang ke angkasa apabila anda melakukan penyulingan pada bunga. Itulah sebabnya apabila kita dekat dengan kilang buat ekstrak minyak dari bunga, kawasan itu berbau semerbak sebab wangian telah hilang keluar. Cara yang betul ialah dengan melakukan solvent extraction dengan menggunakan pelarut tulen dan yang paling sesuai. Selamat mencuba.
~lady sarah

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saya mencari bunga kenangan

bunga ros jepun

2007-11-25T00:27:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: bunga ros jepun
Nama Saintifik: Portulaca Grandiflora
Nama Lain: bunga kembang petang, bunga pukul sepuluh,moss rose, rose moss, sun plant,japanese rose, bunga gelang
Famili: Portulaceae
Lokasi dijumpai: Tumbuhan hiasan
Asal: tumbuhan tempatan

keterangan:
Ros jepun merupakan sejenis tumbuhan hiasan yang digemari ramai kerana bunganya yang menarik dan penjagaannya yang mudah. terdapat pelbagai warna ros jepun antaranya merah jambu, merah terang, putih , kuning, ungu dan oren. terdapat juga jenis yang mempunya campuran warna seperti merah jambu dan putih. Ia merupakan sejenis tumbuhan herba yang merayap dan menyukai tanah yang poros dan bersaliran baik. Ia mudah membiak melalui jalaran akar dan boleh dibiakkan melalui keratan batang. Ia akan mengeluarkan bunga yang banyak jika mendapat pendedahan sepenuhnya kepada cahaya matahari. Bunganya akan kembang sepenuhnya pada pukul 10-11 pagi. daunnya berwarna hijau tetapi akan bertukar menjadi keperangan jika mendapat cahaya matahari yang berlebihan.
kegunaan:
Daunnya boleh digunakan untuk merawat luka ringan dengan cara dihancurkan dan ditampal pada bahagian yang luka.

Bunga Cina / Melur Cina

2007-11-25T00:26:00.001+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Bunga Cina / Melur Cina
Nama Saintifik: Gardenia Augusta
Nama Lain: Kacapiring, gardenia
Famili: Rubiaceae
Lokasi dijumpai:
Asal:

keterangan:
Bunga cina atau nama saintifiknya Gardenia augusta, Merr dari famili Rubiaceae banyak ditanam sebagai tumbuhan hiasan atau sebagai pagar kerana daunnya yang rimbun dan mempunyai banyak cabang. Bunganya yang berwarna putih berbentuk seperti bunga mawar dan berbau harum. warna putih akan berubah menjadi kekuningan selepas bunga mekar sepenuhnya.Tumbuhan ini boleh tumbuh ditempat sejuk atau panas dan ia merupakan tumbuhan yang senang dijaga.Tempat yang paling sesuai untuk pertumbuhannya adalah ditempat yang beriklim agak sejuk seperti dikawasan pergunungan dengan ketinggian lebih kurang 400 meter dari paras laut.Pokok ini boleh mencapai ketinggian 1 - 2 meter.Ia membiak melalui keratan batang dan semaiannya boleh dilakukan dengan memilih ranting yang agak tua, buang semua daunnya dan tanamkan di dalam polybag berisi pasir. pastikan air mencukupi semasa pertumbuhan akarnya.Pokok ini mempunyai potensi untuk di komersialkan sebagai minyak wangi kerana bau bunganya yang harum
kegunaan:
ia boleh digunakan untuk mengubati penyakit seperti Kencing manis (diabetes mellitus), sariawan, demam dan sembelit. carnya untuk kencing manis 12 helai daun bunga cina direbus dengan 2 gelas air hingga tinggal satu gelas dan diminum sekali sehari. Untuk sariawan pula 7 helai daunnya diramas dengan secawan air,tapis dan campurkan air itu dengan 2 sudu makan madu dan seketul gula batu.minum 2 kali sehari. Manakala untuk demam pula, ramas 7 helai daunnya dengan secawan air, tapi , capur dengan gula batu dan minum 2 kali sehari.Untuk sembelit pula ambil 3 biji buahnya, rebus dengan 2 gelas air hingga mendidih dan tinggal satu gelas, minum airnya.

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kalau demam,ambik daunnya dan ramas dalam air. airnya utk jaram kepala
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ingin mengetahui di mana boleh saya mendapatkan bunga cina ini di malaysia.
~harun_norashid@hotmail.com

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Bunga Cina atau Kembang Cina
-Demam Panas Mengejut (Ambil segenggam daun separuh matang, ramas dalam air sejuk sampai terbit warna kehijaunya dan jeramkan (basahkan) pada seluruh permukaan badan. Selain daun kembang cina lain-lain daunpun sesuai digunakan. Iaitu daun durian belanda, daun anona dan daun bunga raya. Sesiapa yang punya anak-anak masih kecil dan selalu kena demam panas secara tiba-tiba sila tanam salah satu atau keempat-empat jenis pokok ini di rumah atau di taman. Ubat hospital tidak dinafikan, tetapi kalau mata dah terbeliak putih segeralah bertindak dengan alternetif yang saya cadangkan ini. Ubat hospital untuk dalam badan, lambat untuk melegakan kepanasan dalaman. Ulang beberapa kali sehingga kepanasan reda. Saya belajar dari pengalaman, merawat lima anak semasa anak-anak masih kecil.
~Bangnuard@yahoo.com.my atau Abangnuar@hotmail.com

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Bunga Cina atau Kembang Cina
-Demam Panas Mengejut (Ambil segenggam daun separuh matang, ramas dalam air sejuk sampai terbit warna kehijaunya dan jeramkan (basahkan) pada seluruh permukaan badan. Selain daun kembang cina lain-lain daunpun sesuai digunakan. Iaitu daun durian belanda, daun anona dan daun bunga raya. Sesiapa yang punya anak-anak masih kecil dan selalu kena demam panas secara tiba-tiba sila tanam salah satu atau keempat-empat jenis pokok ini di rumah atau di taman. Ubat hospital tidak dinafikan, tetapi kalau mata dah terbeliak putih segeralah bertindak dengan alternetif yang saya cadangkan ini. Ubat hospital untuk dalam badan, lambat untuk melegakan kepanasan dalaman. Ulang beberapa kali sehingga kepanasan reda. Saya belajar dari pengalaman, merawat lima anak semasa anak-anak masih kecil.
~Bangnuard@yahoo.com.my atau Abangnuar@hotmail.com

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saya ada tanam kat pasu depan rumah. lambat benor nak besar melalui keratan batang. kena letak tempat teduh dulu baru nak bertunas...
~nz

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Saya amat setuju dgn Abang Anuar.Sama pengalaman kita.
~Bull,penang.

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utk pertumbuhan cepat...ambil keratan btg matang..rendam dlm air hingga tumbuh akar then tanam atas tanah.
~cucu opah

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kalau guna anak cine tak boleh boleh elok ke?????????????
~den

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Untuk makluman, jangan mencium bunga cina kerana hama pada stigma bunga cina boleh menyebabkan penyakit resdung atau menambahkan lagi kesan kepada penghidap penyakit resdung.
~Mie

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kat umah saya berlambak pokok bunga cina ni..senang je nak tanam,iaitu melalui keratan batang..daunnya elok untuk orang yang demam@panas kepala.caranya ramas daun dalam air,then sapu je kat kepala.
~cat

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i got to know that harun_norashid@hotmail.com is finding for this Gardenia plant. i have planted some..do u want to exchange our experinces? shall any inquiries pls contact me.
~jasonlam25@yahoo.com

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bunga ni cantik..tak percaya boleh tengok sendiri..tapi tak ada lah bau wangi
~mizal

Bonglai putih

2007-11-25T00:24:00.001+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Bonglai putih
Nama Saintifik: Zingiber cassumunar Roxb
Nama Lain: Bola,Zingiber purpureum Roscoe(sinonim),jengibre colorado, Plai,phai(Thailand),Cassumunar ginger
Famili: Zingiberaceae
Lokasi dijumpai: Semak dan belukar kecil
Asal:

keterangan:
Bonglai putih, berbeza dengan pokok bonglai merupakan tumbuhan berumpun dari famili halia.Biasa dijumpai dikawasan belukar dan semak terutamanya kawasan kebun getah tumbuhan ini menyukai kawasan yang agak lembab.Bunganya berwarna merah seakan-akan bunga lempoyang. Sama seperti tumbuhan lain dalam keluarga halia ia membiak melalui pecahan rizom.
kegunaan:
Terdapat kajian yang mendapati bahawa ekstrak dari ubi bonglai putih dapat melindungi sel dari terdedah kepada stress yang disebabkan oleh pengoksidaan.

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dlm website ni ada 2 bonglai...tp nampak mcm bezanya jauh sekali....yg 1 tu mcm pokok besar, yg ni hidup merumpun...

boleh tlg jelaskan sbb saya dapat maklumat bahawa campuran umbi cekur, herba jerangau dan bonglai boleh merubat sawan..

saya tgh mencari ubat sawan ni utk anak sedara
~zacks

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Untuk sawan tu betul lah. Guna bonglai putih yang bunganya merah.
~Wak Sudin sudinwak@yahoo.com

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bonglai ini kami buat untuk sawan dan tangkal jampi penghalau jin.
~adi forestry

Bonglai/Beka

2007-11-25T00:20:00.001+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Bonglai
Nama Saintifik: Oroxylum indicum dan Pajanelia longifolia
Nama Lain: pokok bolai, bongloi, boli, boloi, bikir, kulai, merkulai, merlai, beka ,Shyonaka(india),wooden butterfly,mu hu die,
Famili: Bignoniaceae
Lokasi dijumpai: Tepi hutan, tepi jalan dan kampung
Asal:

keterangan:
Bonglai ialah sejenis tumbuhan yang memainkan peranan penting dalam perubatan tradisional. Dikampung-kampung buah bonglai yang muda dan daunnya dijadikan sayuran sungguhpun rasanya agak pahit sedikit.Masyarakat jawa turut menjadikan bunga bonglai sebagai sayuran.Buah bonglai juga sedap dijadikan kerabu setelah dibakar terlebih dahulu.Bunga bonglai kembang malam dan akan gugur pada keesokan harinya.Kelawar menjadi agen pendebungaan bonglai kerana ia tertarik pada bau yang dihasilkan oleh bunga bonglai.
Terdapat juga Bonglai putih (Aingeber cassumunar).Bonglai boleh membiak melalui biji benih dan keratan batang

kegunaan:
Daun bonglai yang direbus boleh dijadikan minuman untuk menghilangkan ubat demam, sakit urat, menambahkan selera dan ia juga boleh digunakan untuk mengubat luka.Dalam perubatan melayu kayu bonglai merujuk kepada dua jenis tumbuhan iaitu Oroxylum indicum dan Pajanelia longifolia. Kulit kayu bonglai yang direbus boleh digunakan untuk mengubat sakit pinggang, buang angin, buasir, menguruskan badan, lemah jantung,sakit lutut kesuburan rambut, pening kepala dan jerawat.Kulitnya juga boleh dijadikan ubat sakit hepatitis.Daunnya yang ditumbuk lumat boleh ditampal didahi dan pelipis untuk menghilangkan sakit kepala.Kulit pokok bonglai mengandungi alkaloid,asid tannik,galaktos dan sitosterol. Bonglai digunakan dengan begitu meluas sekali dalam perubatan india(ayurveda )

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Mungkin perlu dibezakan antara Bonglai sebenar (Zingiber cassumunar) dengan pokok bonglai spt dlm website ini. Terdapat banyak perbezaan antara keduanya.
~ro_sita03@yahoo.com

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Memang ada bonglai yang berumpun dari famili halia yang banyak terdapat di belukar dan semak kecil. ia juga dipanggil bonglai putih atau bola di Kelantan. Nama saintifiknya ialah : Zingiber cassumunar Roxb
~Nor

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Nama paling senang buah beka, buahnya dibuat kerabu, buahnya yang panjang dan leper dilayur atas api hingga kulitnya hitam dan melecet. Pokoknya jenis panjang meninggi.. sedap kerabu beka ni walaupun pahit tapi ia membuka selera.. saya suka meratah kerab beka ni
~Hilda

Bemban

2007-11-25T00:20:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Bemban
Nama Saintifik: Donax Grandis
Nama Lain: common donax, lamah(kadazan dusun)
Famili: Marantaceae
Lokasi dijumpai: Tumbuhan Liar
Asal: Tumbuhan tempatan

keterangan:
Bemban merupakan sejenis tumbuhan berumpun dengan batang yang kelihatan seakan-akan pokok buluh.Daunnya yang agak besar dan berbentuk oval itu mempunyai permukaan yang cantik berkilat.Batangnya tinggi dengan daunnya terletak di bahagian hujung batang.Bunganya berwarna putih dan menghasilkan bau wangi yang tidak kuat.Buahnya berbentuk bulat dan bersaiz kecil. Bemban mudah membiak melalui anak yang terhasil dari rumpunnya. ia boleh dibiakkan melalui pecahan rumpun.
kegunaan:
kulit batangnya yang telah dibelah nipis digunakan untuk menjahit atap rumbia.selain daripada itu ia juga boleh dianyam untuk dijadikan bakul. Perkataan bemban itu sendiri memberi maksud perangkap ikan sesuai dengan kegunaan batangnya yang boleh dianyam dan digunakan untuk menangkap ikan.Daunnya boleh digulungkan dijadikan serunai dan menghasilkan bunyi yang merdu dan menjadi permainan kanak-kanak kampung.batangnya juga boleh dijadikan senapang mainan.

Bemban juga mempunyai khasiat perubatan yang tersendiri.Jus yang diperah dari tumbuhan ini digunakan sebagai ubat titis mata untuk sakit mata.Teknik perubatan ini digunakan terutamanya oleh masyarakat kadazan dusun di sabah.Ia dititiskan pada mata yang sakit sebanyak tiga kali sehari(sumber: http://www.borneofocus.com/saip/vaic/R&D/article13.htm)

bemban juga merupakan habitat utama bagi kelip-kelip.Ia juga sesuai dijadikan tumbuhan hiasan yang memaparkan ciri-ciri tropika.

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Utk mencerahkan mata (spt eyemo), ambil air yg bertakung di dlm daun bemban yg muda (spt kon aiskrim). Air yg bertakung ini selalunya air embun terus titiskan ke mata. Dgn izin Allah mata akan lebih segar & sihat. Selamat mencuba!
~Jeep Kurnia

Beluntas

2007-11-25T00:18:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Beluntas
Nama Saintifik: Pluchea Indica (L.) Less
Nama Lain: Kayu(Burma),Pras anbok(Kemboja),cuc tan,cay luc, tu bi(Vietnam).
Famili: Compositae
Lokasi dijumpai: Tumbuhan Liar
Asal:

keterangan:
Beluntas merupakan sejenis tumbuhan renek yang biasa dijumpai tumbuh liar terutamanya di kawasan yang agak berpaya di Asia tenggara.Ketinggian beluntas yang biasa dijumpai ialah sekitar 0.5 hingga 2.5 meter. Beluntas juga biasa ditanam sebagai tumbuhan pagaran dan sebagai tumbuhan penghias laman kerana fungsi daunnya yang boleh dijadikan ulam dan masak lemak.Daunnya berbentuk ringkas dan tersusun dalam bentuk berselang. Bunganya berwarna putih atau ungu dan mempunyai kelopak yang kecil. Beluntas biasanya dibiakkan dnegna menggunakan keratan batang.
kegunaan:
Beluntas merupakan sejenis ulaman yang juga mempunyai fungsi sebagai penawar dalam perubatan berasaskan herba.Di Indonesia jus beluntas digunakan untuk merawat disentri( berak berdarah). Daunnya juga digunakan untuk merawat penyakit keputihan yang biasa dideritai oleh wanita.Daunnya yang ditumbuk bersama garam boleh digunakan untuk merawat nafas berbau dan menggalakkan perpeluhan.Di Malaysia pula serbuk yang dihasilkan oleh daun beluntas biasanya digunakan untuk meraway demam. Serbuk ini yang dicampur dengan sedikit air hingga menjadi pes digunakan untuk menyembuhkan ulser dan menghilangkan lembam dan bengkak.Bagi masyarakat vietnam pula daunbeluntas digunakan untuk merawat keradangan.Akarnya pula digunakan untuk merawat demam, melegakan sakit kepala, merawat rheumatik , lumbago dan penyakit tidak hadam.Daunnya yang diseduh dalam air panas diminum untuk melegakan selsema.Serbuk daunnya yang dicampurkan dengan minyak jarak digunakan untuk menyembuhkan tulang retak.Dithailan pula jus daun beluntas digunakan untuk merawat kencing manis, sebagai pelawas kencing.Rebusan daunnya juga dijadikan tonik untuk memanjangkan umur.Selain dari itu beluntas juga sedap dijadikan ulam danmasak lemak walaupun rasanya agak payau dan baunya yang agak kuat.

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Terima kasih pada Zarina yang berikan saya benih beluntas.
~Nor

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Assalamualaikum,saya ada stok 2-3 ekar yang tumbuh secara semulajadi!Sesiapa yang nak komersialkan sila contact saya.A.Razak 012-9879825
~a razak arshad

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sememangnya penggunaan daun beluntas amat berkhasiat untuk kesihatan.saya sendiri telah mencubanya,saya jadikan ia sebagai ulam utk hidangan saya,muka lebih berseri dan ia amat baik terutamanya untuk wanita.
~abbyan

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saya juga ada menanam pokok beluntas.
~abbyan

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sedap betul kalau dicicah dengan cencaluk atau budu.Perah limau dan patahkan cili api.Pucuknya yang rangup tu memang sedap giler....
~Saya suka ulam beluntas

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saya sdg mnjln kan research mngenai pokok beluntas utk dijadikan sbg anti-ulcer..hopefully success..
~anie_star

Belimbing tanah

2007-11-25T00:05:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: Belimbing tanah
Nama Saintifik: tacca integrifolia
Nama Lain: Belimbing batu, white bat plant
Famili: taccaceae
Lokasi dijumpai:
Asal:

keterangan:
Tumbuhan berumpun ini agak sukar ditemui namun ia biasanya didapati tumbuh liar dikawasan yang agak redup terutamanya dikebun getah.Daunnya lebar dan panjang berukuran kira-kira 15 inci panjangnya. Ia membiak melalui rizom dan pokoknya jika dilihat sekali imbas menyerupai pokok kunyit.
kegunaan:
Digunakan untuk menurunkan tekanan darah tinggi. seluruh pokok ini termasuk akar dan buahnya direbus hingga mendidih dan airnya diminum dua kali sehari. selain dari itu tonik ini juga berupaya mengubati masalah buasir, kencing manis, lemah jantung dan buah pinggang

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Pokok ini kami cuba tanam secara komersil tapi gagal.Tahap kematian agak tinggi, tumbuhan ini tidak tahan kepada transplanting.
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Betul tu, dah beberapa kali saya try to transplant pokok ni, baru kali ni macam nak berjaya sikit, tapi growth very slow, saya letakkan polybagnya bawah teduhan pohon lain dan potong semua daunnya hingga tinggal pucuk saja sebab dari pemerhatian saya sebelum ni, pokok ni mati akibat daun asalnya mengering.
~Melur

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kalau ada sesiapa jumpa atau memiliki pokok ini sila beritau saya. Ujang 019-3562893. Kalau tak silap saya pokok ini perlukan daun getah reput utk tumbesaran(makanan) dan memerlukan cuma air hujan saja, bukan air paip.(ada klorin)
~ujang83s@yahoo.com

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Kat kampung saya ada le jumpa sikit-sikit dalam dua tiga rumpun sekali.Mungkin betul jugak sebab tanah mak saya tu dulunya bekas kebun getah.Saya ada try tanah sepokok dalam pasu kat rumah saya sekarang ni tapi pokoknya tak besar sangat, berbunga minggu lepas, cantik, macam dalam gambar ni lah.
~Nor

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Saya rasa ini
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sesiapa yang berminat dgn pokok belimbing tanah sila hubungi 0139553694 putrahero@hotmail.com
~rusli

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The genus Tacca consists of long-lived, short stemmed, rhizomatous or tuberous herbaceous plants that grow in the shade of Asian rain forests. Four species of Asian Tacca have attractive, entire leaves, vertical growth habit, and strange whisker-like (filiform) bracts below the flowers that can hang down for as much as 1 foot in length. It is these structures and their accompanying cluster of luridly colored flowers that has given rise to the sobriquet "batflower" for these marvelous tropical plants. Unlike its better known close relative, T. chantrieri, T. intergrifolia has white bracts hovering over the nodding flowers. The bracts are beautifully veined with purple. The rhizome of this species grows vertically and the crown of large, attractive leaves emerge from the top of the rhizome. The leaves superficially resemble those of some Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum), but the resemblance ends when the flowers begin to appear. The good news for foliage producers in Florida is that large plants of the white batflower can be finished in just over 1 year from seed. The white batflower fits into any foliage production scheme with ease. The plants thrive in 70-80% shade, high temperatures, and even moisture. White batflower is remarkably free of pest and disease problems. Caterpillars, snails and slugs may occasionally feed on the leaves, but the damage is minimal. Flowering seems to begin when the plants have produced 2-3 full-size leaves. The season lasts from May to November. Large, flowering-size plants of Tacca integrifolia were distributed to foliage nursery contributors to the University of Florida Foundation-SHARE program last year. Packets of seed will be available later this year. ref: http://flrec.ifas.ufl.edu/tropicline/Volume%209(1).html
~Nor

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sesiapa yang ingin ubat buasir sila sms 0139553694,rusli
~rusli

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Nor hang tulis apa, aku tak paham... kalau nak tulih biaq org kita jer yang tau jangan bocoqkan pada org putih....pikiq la sikit...
~Nazhrol

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Rujukan dibawah adalah dari sebuah website mat saleh, saya copy paste je, sebab tu saya tulis rujukannya kat bawah sekali tu, ada url untuk websitenya. Ni kajian yang mat salleh lakukan pada pokok ni
~Nor

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ubat buasir. ambil satu perdu pokok belimbing bukit@belimbing tanah(bukan belimbing buluh)rebuskannya sehingga mendidih. minumlah air tersebut 2 kali sehari, insya Allah dalam 2 hari akan segera sembuh.air tersebut juga boleh dibuat ubat penyakit darah tinggi atau kencing manis.
~fajarsiang@yahoo.com

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kenapa pokok belimbing tanah ni lain daripada belimbing tanah yang biasa digunakan untuk ubati pokok belimbing tanah yang selalu digunakan untuk merawat penyakit darah tinggi tu?
~nana

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Seluruh bahagian:Dikeringkan serta direbus lalu air rebusan ini diminum utk merawat kencing manis dan mengeluarkan batu karang
~niksuzanna@jma.gov.my

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Sesuai ditanam sebagai tumbuhan hiasan. Bentuknya yg menarik dan agak luar biasa cukup diminati oleh pecinta flora
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YA POKOPNYA AMAT SUSAH DI TEMUI KAWASAN TERDEDAH CAHAYA MATA HARI.DAN SUSAH HIDUP DI KAWASAN PANAS.KEBIASAAN TUMBUHAN INI BERADA DI TEMPAT SEJUK DAN REDUP.
~condee04@yahoo,com.sg

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sesuai dijadika motif studio lanjutan kayu ....ceh....ceh
~pensyarah upsi

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Tumbuh secara semulajadi dalam belukar kebun getah yang tanah jenis halus berpasir dan lembab. Kadar cahaya matahari mungkin 25 %, redup, sejuk. Tanahnya gembur dan tidak kering. Berjiran dengan pokok paku gajah.Saya temui pokok ini di Kg Sungai Ramal Dalam,Kjg tidak jauh dari Tol Sungai Ramal, kat rumah Pak Din. 10 kali cuba pindahkan,..gagal.
La ni semuanya dah habis, sebab kebun tu dah terang. Pak Din jual batang getah.
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issyyy, issyyy, issyyy tak sesuaiiii langsung nama dia belimbing tanah. tak menunjukkan ciri-ciri belimbing langsung.
apa kata kita tukar nama lain yang sepadan dengannya....
seumur idup tak penah jumpa....
~nz

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saya pernah beli pokok ni di pasar tani shah alam stadium.dah cuba tanam tapi mati.Tapi menurut kawan saya setiap hari ahad ada dijual dipasar tani tu.cubalah cari
~shim04

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Pokok Belimbing Tanah adalah sejenis pokok yang sifatnya suka kepada tanah-tanah yang agak berpasir,lembab,tanah dilering bukit,redup hidup secara kelompok-kelompok diantara satu pokok kesatu pokok,senang didapati dibukit-bukit yang kurang tingginya dari paras laut.

Kegunaan Pokok Belimbing Tanah secara Perubatan:

1.Ubat darah Tinggi
2.Kencing Manis
3.Tambah Tenaga
4.Lancar perjalanan darah
5.Lancar saluran Hempedu lawas kencing

Cara-Cara Nya:

1.Ambil satu atau dua batang Pokok Belimbing Tanah kemudian dibersihkan dengan air bersih
2.Dipotong daun dan batang
3.Kemudian masukkan kedalam bekas periuk tanah direbuskan hingga mendidih
4.Biar ianya sejuk sedikit kemudian ambil air dalam satu cawan campur sedikit gula untuk tujuaan sedap minum sahaja buka manis sangat supaya senang hendak minum
5.Sedia untuk minum pada setiap hari pagi dan malam dengan secukup rasa sekadar yang sesuai dengan badan seorang itu.

SELAMAT MENCUBA DENGAN IZIN ALLAH BOLIH PULIH PENYAKIT TUAN-TUAN DAN PUAN-PUAN.

~Mohd Hadzri Abdullah,Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihay

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Pokok Belimbing Tanah adalah sejenis pokok yang sifatnya suka kepada tanah-tanah yang agak berpasir,lembab,tanah dilering bukit,redup hidup secara kelompok-kelompok diantara satu pokok kesatu pokok,senang didapati dibukit-bukit yang kurang tingginya dari paras laut.

Kegunaan Pokok Belimbing Tanah secara Perubatan:

1.Ubat darah Tinggi
2.Kencing Manis
3.Tambah Tenaga
4.Lancar perjalanan darah
5.Lancar saluran Hempedu lawas kencing

Cara-Cara Nya:

1.Ambil satu atau dua batang Pokok Belimbing Tanah kemudian dibersihkan dengan air bersih
2.Dipotong daun dan batang
3.Kemudian masukkan kedalam bekas periuk tanah direbuskan hingga mendidih
4.Biar ianya sejuk sedikit kemudian ambil air dalam satu cawan campur sedikit gula untuk tujuaan sedap minum sahaja buka manis sangat supaya senang hendak minum
5.Sedia untuk minum pada setiap hari pagi dan malam dengan secukup rasa sekadar yang sesuai dengan badan seorang itu.

SELAMAT MENCUBA DENGAN IZIN ALLAH BOLIH PULIH PENYAKIT TUAN-TUAN DAN PUAN-PUAN.

~Mohd Hadzri Abdullah,Pusat Pengajin Sains Kajihaya

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ye juga, ini rupa keladi murai, boleh ubat buasir. blimbing tanah pokoknya kcil2, ada buah sebesar pangkal lidi, masam. ambil secekak, rebus utk drh tg. utk drh tg, boleh juga rendam kincam, 10-15 helai, dlm air panas, lepas 15 minit, tapis dan minum, sehari 2 kali. esok stop, selangkan sehari. kalau tiap hari, tknn drh jadi rendah pula. selangkan se hari. Saya dah cuba, trnkn tknn dp 206 kp 126 dlm sehari. insya Allah
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ye juga, ini rupa keladi murai, boleh ubat buasir. blimbing tanah pokoknya kcil2, ada buah sebesar pangkal lidi, masam. ambil secekak, rebus utk drh tg. utk drh tg, boleh juga rendam kincam, 10-15 helai, dlm air panas, lepas 15 minit, tapis dan minum, sehari 2 kali. esok stop, selangkan sehari. kalau tiap hari, tknn drh jadi rendah pula. selangkan se hari. Saya dah cuba, trnkn tknn dp 206 kp 126 dlm sehari. insya Allah
~arbi, at arbipage@hotmail.com

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di kenali jugak dgn nama belimbing bukit..kat kawasan - kawasan perkelahan banyak pokok nie.mujarab untuk darah tinggi.insya.dah cuba.
~az_2378@yahoo.com

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tumbuhan ini banyak terdapat kawasan berhampiran sungai terutama kawasan berjeram(bagus untuk buasir)saya biasa jumpa di hutan simpan gading selangor dan hutan simpan batang kali.di hutan lenggor johor banyak tumbuh di kawasan permatang, jenis ini kecil tapi mujarab untuk merawat penyakit buah pinggang.sesiapa yg berminat sila hubungi saya 0136023073
~rusli forestry

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ade tak org mlk yg tau kat mane nak dpt pokok

Belimbing pasir

2007-11-24T23:57:00.000+08:00

Nama Tempatan: belimbing pasir 1
Nama Saintifik: Oxalis corniculata
Nama Lain: Indian sorrel, amboti-ki-patti (india),creeping wood sorrel, yellow wood sorrel, weedy oxalis (english)
Famili: OXALIDACEAE
Lokasi dijumpai: Tumbuhan liar
Asal: Tumbuhan tempatan

keterangan:
Tumbuhan dari jenis dikotiledon ini mudah dijumpai tumbuh liar dikawasan lapang yang berpasir.Ia mudah menguasai sesuatu kawasan dan merupakan rumpai yang perlu dikawal dikawasan pertanian. Ia merupakan tumbuhan yang kecil dan menjalar dan boleh menjalar spenajang 12 hingg 30 cm dari akarnya. Batangnya kecil , rapuh dan mudah patah serta mempunya bulu-bulu halus.Ia mempunya bunga berwarna kuning terang manakala buahnya pula berbentuk silinder dan mempunyai banyak biji benih yang halus.Ia selalunya tumbuh dikawasan yang agak lembat dan mempunyai air yang mencukupi. Di Malaysia tumbuhan ini banyak didapati tumbuh ketika musim hujan.Bunganya mempunyai rasa yang masam kerana ia mengandungi asid oksalik. Selain daripada itu ia juga kaya dengan vitamin B, zat besi dan kalsium. Ia juga kaya dengan kalium oksalat.Daunnya pula mengandungi sedikit selulos.
kegunaan:
Belimbing pasir banyak digunakan dalam perubatan tradisional melayu dan india untuk mengubati demam. Air rendaman daunnya yang diramas-ramas dapat menurunkan suhu badan.untuk penyakit skurvi, ia digunakan untuk rawatan dan pencegahan.air rendaman daunnya digunakan untuk tujuan ini. Untuk senak perut pula, daunnya yang disegar dimakan. Daunnya juga boleh dijadikan appetizer atau pembuka selera.Daunnya yang direbus bersama bersama mentega dan susu digunakan untuk menangani masalah berak berdarah (disentri) dan enteritis yang tidak terlalu teruk. Daun segar yang ditumbuk bersama madu atau gula juga boleh digunakan untuk tujuan ini.selain daripada itu ia juga digunakan untuk merawat penyakit kuning, dahaga melampau yang disebabkan oleh diabetis atau bahang cuaca yang terlalu panas (keadaan ini sering dialami dibeberapa tempat diindia pada musim kemarau). Ia juga digunakan untuk penyakit lain seperti masalah kulit,insomnia dan masalah mata. Oleh kerana ia mengandungi asid oksalik yang berkepekatan tinggi, pesakit gout,athritis dan rheumatik dilarang dari mengambil persediaan herba dari tumbuhan ini.

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