Thursday 20 August 2015

#SehatiSejiwa Hari Kebangsaan 2015 ~ Dirgahayu Malaysia

Barangkali, tema paling sesuai yang dapat membangkitkan semangat jatidiri yang tinggi adalah : 

JANGAN JADI TERBANGSAT DI BUMI SENDIRI.

Hmmmm.... just a thought okay? but that's how i feel sometimes.



This is the logo for 2015, with hashtag SEHATISEJIWA slogan. Mind you ~ sehatisejiwa means unseparable. 2 becomes 1 kind of thing. 


Just for info and quick reflection. We must stays positive and motivated okay? No matter what, we as Malaysian must stay united to uphold our "Kemerdekaan Negara" ~ Our Sovereignty.


UNTUK TEMA HARI KEBANGSAAN TAHUN INI, #SEHATISEJIWA TELAH DIPILIH BAGI MELAMBANGKAN KESEPADUAN RAKYAT BERBILANG BANGSA NEGARA INI WALAU DIMANAPUN BERADA. TEMA INI DIPILIH KERANA IANYA MENGGAMBARKAN ROH  KESEPADUAN,  KESEFAHAMAN, KEKITAAN  DAN  KEMANUSIAAN SELURUH RAKYAT NEGARA INI.

SAMBUTAN HARI KEBANGSAAN MULAI TAHUN INI MENAMPILKAN SAMBUTAN HARI KEBANGSAAN DAN HARI MALAYSIA YANG AGAK BERBEZA DARI TAHUN SEBELUMNYA APABILA IA TIDAK LAGI DISEBUT BERDASARKAN ULANG TAHUN SEBALIKNYA MENGIKUT TAHUN. PERUBAHAN INI DIBUAT SEBAGAI SATU PRINSIP KESAMARATAAN ANTARA SEMENANJUNG SERTA SABAH DAN SARAWAK KERANA PENGGABUNGAN MALAYSIA YANG SEBENARNYA 16 SEPTEMBER, DAN 31 OGOS HANYA MELIBATKAN SEMENANJUNG SAHAJA.


SAMBUTAN HARI KEBANGSAAN DAN HARI MALAYSIA 2015 DIHARAP MAMPU MENGGERAK DAN MENYEMARAKKAN PERASAAN KASIHSAYANG SERTA HORMAT MENGHORMATI ANTARA KITA DAN MENEGUHKAN LAGI SEMANGAT PATRIOTISME YANG MENJADI TONGGAK DAN TIANG SERI KEPADA KEHARMONIAN DAN PERPADUAN BANGSA MALAYSIA. #SEHATISEJIWA ADALAH TITIAN HUBUNGAN ~ YANG JAUH DIDEKATKAN, UKHUWAH DIPERERATKAN SELAMANYA, SELAGI NYAWA DIKANDUNG BADAN.

PERBEZAAN IDEOLOGI DAN POLITIK BUKANLAH PENGHALANG BAGI KITA UNTUK SAMA-SAMA MERAIKAN HARI KEBANGSAAN INI. MALAYSIA ADALAH NEGARA KITA BERSAMA. YANG MANA BUMINYA KAKI KITA BERPIJAK DAN LANGITNYA KITA JUNJUNG. KEMERDEKAAN ADALAH HAK SEMUA BANGSA. HARI INI SETELAH 58 TAHUN BERLALU, BANYAK YANG PERLU KITA SYUKURI DENGAN MENGISI KEMERDEKAAN. MENERUSKAN CITA-CITA  PENDIRI BANGSA YANG INGIN MENJADIKAN MALAYSIA TETAP MERDEKA, TIDAK TERGANTUNG KEPADA NEGARA MANAPUN.

KEMERDEKAAN MERUPAKAN SUATU ERTI KEBEBASAN  YANG TIDAK TERNILAI BUAT SESEORANG INDIVIDU. NAMUN APA YANG LEBIH BERERTI BAGI SEBUAH KUMPULAN MASYARAKAT IALAH MENGECAPI KEAMANAN SEJAGAT DAN MENGGAPAI SEMANGAT PERADUAN YANG LEBIH ERAT DALAM KEHIDUPAN KOMUNITI MASYARAKAT BERBILANG KAUM DALAM KONTEKS MALAYSIA. TIADA ERTI KEMEREDEKAAN JIKA ELEMEN PERPADUAN ITU TIDAK DIGARAP DALAM SANUBARI MASYARAKAT BERBILANG KAUM DI NEGARA INI YANG TERDIRI DARIPADA MELAYU, CINA DAN INDIA DI SEMENANJUNG MANAKALA KADAZAN-DUSUN, IBAN, BAJAU, MELANAU, BIDAYUH, MURUT, RUNGUS, KELABIT, KAYAN, MELANAU, KENYAH, INA DAN MELAYU DI SABAH DAN SARAWAK. 

TEMA #SEHATISEJIWA INI DIPILIH ADALAH TEPAT BAGI MENGGAMBARKAN KEHIDUPAN KEMAJMUKAN RAKYAT MALAYSIA. KEMAJMUKAN DAN KEPELBAGAIAN DARIPADA SEGI AGAMA, BANGSA DAN BUDAYA, CARA HIDUP, BAHASA DAN KEHENDAK DARIPADA RAKYAT MALAYSIA TELAH MELAHIRKAN MALAYSIA SEBAGAI NEGARA YANG UNIK DI PERSADA GLOBALIASI.



DIRGHAYU MALAYSIA, MARI KITA BERSATU HATI ~ SEHATI SEJIWA MEMBANGUN MALAYSIA YANG BERDAULAT DAN BERMARTABAT. MARILAH BANGKIT, MENERUSKAN POLITIK YANG DEMOKRATIK, TETAP MENEGAKKAN HUKUM YANG ADIL, PERTAHANKAN NEGARA AGAR TERUS KUKUH DAN BERDAULAT.

MARILAH KITA SALING BAHU MEMBAHU MENJADIKAN MALAYSIA NEGARA YANG BERDAULAT. SEMOGA DENGAN SEMANGAT INI, MALAYSIA AKAN TERUS MAJU DAN MAKMUR.

SEMAIKAN SEMANGAT MERDEKA ITU DALAM DIRI KITA DAN MEREKA YANG DI SEKELILING AGAR KITA TIDAK ALPA KERANA KEMERDEKAAN ITU BUKAN MUTLAK. JIKA TIDAK DIPELIHARA, TIDAK MUSTAHIL KITA AKAN KEMBALI TERJAJAH.


Jalur Gemilang terlihat berkibar
Tampak indah melambai-lambai
Semangat berjuang  selalu berkobar
Demi capai Malaysia makmur dan damai

Laungan Merdeka sudah kedengaran
Dinyanyikan di seantero negeri
Sehati sejiwa menjadi slogan
Dirgahayu Malaysiaku yang permai

Kenangan lara akan terbuku
Pusaka bangsa suka dan duka
Sehati sejiwa terus sepadu
Menjulang daulat Malaysia tercinta





MERDEKA! MERDEKA! MERDEKA!

Monday 10 August 2015

Cuti - Cuti Malaysia : KL to Penang

During the long break of Syawal, we decided to get out from KL to the north by driving. Pasal kitorang tak pernah drive ke Penang, sibuklah meng-goggle.

Inilah route yang kita guna. Dan aplikasi Waze sangat membantu.


Gambar-gambar di bawah ini scenery yang dilalui sepanjang jalan







Untuk ke Penang dari KL melaui jalan darat, kita kena lalu Perak


Highway nya sangat mantap. Terbaik


Vrrroooooommmmm

Mantaplah Ferrari tapi sengsara ja bila macet! hihihi


Teringat pula highway dari LA ke Nevada
































Banyak lagi gambar dalam gadget (phone) Internet line terencat so tak dapat nak upload. Nanti kalau line dah clear  I updates. 

Kami sampai kat Penang around 3PM gitu. Sesat2 juga tersalah masuk exit ajaran sesat si Waze. Hihihi.

After check-in, kami keluar untuk cari makan dan beli tiket ferry ke Langkawi. Return tix MYR140 pax.

After selesai makan, terus drive ke Batu Feringghi cari HRC. Jauh juga tapi cantik dan happening.

Nanti sambung ya.

My Sibiu Walk Tours Video ~ So Funny

Yang penting awak jangan ketawa kan I tau!....
Deiiiiiii ..... Masih banyak travel entry yang tak sempat updates lagi.

Here it is...just for fun. Okay, you can ROTFL



But my Romanian guide very good looking right? If you wanna go to Romania, you can contact him of course.

Wanna know more about Sibiu History?




Enjoy it!

Friday 7 August 2015

Thinking Of Osaka ~ And The Tumbling MYR

Its been two month since my last travel outside Malaysia, and I'm already feeling restless. The only BIG obstacle hindering me from flying again is the plunging value of the ringgit.

As of today rate

The Malaysian ringgit has tumbled to a new low since it was unpegged from its fixed rate of 3.80 in 2005. As of 4.30pm, the ringgit was valued at 3.9083 to the US dollar.

The ringgit has been falling at an accelerated rate in recent months from around RM3.20 to US$1 a year ago.

Among the factors attributed for the weak currency include falling global oil prices which has impacted the country's revenue as well as political instability.

How sad. Hopefully, our ringgit will bounce back to its original value.

But, my heart still yearning for Osaka and you should know why.... or at least understand. Here, let me share with you my obsession. 


The third largest city in Japan, Osaka bespeaks its own charm. Despite being ravaged by World War II, it has risen from the ashes a Japanese metropolis which has all the hallmarks of modernity without forgoing its historical and cultural roots.

Osaka Castle

This is easily the city’s most famous attraction. The construction of this castle played an important role in unifying the whole of Japan. However, the castle you see today is actually a recreation of the original castle built in the 1580s. The observatory on the 8th floor grants panoramic views of the whole city. Also, the accompanying park is one of the best places for cherry blossom viewing. 

Shitennoji Temple
This temple was the first Buddhist temple constructed in Japan and it is the oldest temple site in the whole country too, built in 593 AD. It has burnt down several times throughout history but each restoration has stayed true to the 6th century original. The temple has a five storey pagoda, an aged stone gate dating to the 13th century and lush typical Japanese gardens. The locals hold various events and festivals at this site each year.
Spa World

A must try when visiting Japan is the onsen (Japanese hot springs). Spa World isn’t your typical onsen. There are different themed baths; from Persian and Balinese to Ancient Roman and even Atlantis, besides the usual collection of Japanese baths. It is open 24 hours a day and is host to a great many of facilities and amenities such as a gym, amusement pool, food court, salon and a hotel. 

Still not interested?

Nakanoshima
This is a little narrow island on the Kyu-Yodo River which serves as a cultural hub of Osaka. The Osaka Science Museum, Museum of Oriental Ceramics and the Osaka Central Public Hall are all located here. Visitors can easily spend the whole day here to venture through all the museums and historical buildings. The parks in the area make for excellent walks or even cycling as there are pedestrian paths throughout the park.

As a Japanse food lover, I will never get hungry here.

Osaka Dotonbori
Tenka no daidokoro (the nation’s kitchen) is Osaka’s nickname. Osaka’s glorious reputation for all the foodie delights precedes itself and Dotonbori is the gastronomical heart of the city. It’s said that even a month here isn’t enough to sample everything such as the famous takoyaki (octopus dumpling) and okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake of sorts), both born in Osaka. The bright neon lights help to guide visitors to the best restaurants and food vendors around.

Addicted to shopping spree?

HEP Five Ferris Wheel
Situated in the Umeda District which is also beside Osaka Station, this giant Ferris wheel sits aloft a vast shopping mall. This is another great spot for skyline views of the city. The 15 minute air conditioned gondola ride is most comfortable and is known to be a popular romantic spot for local couples at night time. The shopping mall is home to various Western and Japanese boutiques as well as a large arcade. 

Nipponbashi Denden Town
Japan is known to be a mecca for high tech electronics which usually come at steep prices too. At Nipponbashi, this is the only place in Japan where buyers can actually haggle for their electronics. This is the electronics haven in Osaka which also caters to many home appliances as well. There are many anime shops too making this place very quintessentially pop cultural Japan

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
This is one of the largest aquariums in the world which is famous for the presence of its great whale sharks. These ferocious creatures aren’t the meat eating savages we know them as but are gentle plankton eating sharks. Apart from all the various species of fish, there are also arctic penguins and seals. The tank walls extend to the ceilings making visitors feel as though there are under the sea with all the marine life too. 

Umeda Sky Building

It may not be the tallest building in Osaka (coming in only at number 12), but it’s the city’s most iconic. Offices occupy most of the building but the ‘Floating Garden’ on the rooftop observatory guarantees sweeping views of the city. There are plenty of restaurants to dine at, whether it is day or night time to enjoy the view. The basement features a 20th century market which showcases the stark difference to the modern marvel above.

Hmmmmm... did I succeed in making you wanna go there?