Malacca was founded in the 14th century by a prince, who was fleeing from the Dutch of Sumatera. Only 1957 did Malacca gain her independence as part of Malaya.
Today, one will find many remnants of Malacca’s colourful past, dating back more then 500 years ago. One of this is the well-preserved ruins of a fortress called A’Famosa, which was built by the Portuguese. Tourists can also visit the nearby Stadhuys. Which were also government buildings built by the Dutch in 1650. Located in the same square, is the Christ Church, another fine example of the Dutch architecture, built in 1753, taken over by the Anglican congregation of Malacca, who still worship in this ancient church.
Atop St Paul’s Hill is St Paul’s Church, once the magnificent place of worship for the Portuguese, converted into a burial ground by the Dutch. St Francis Xavier was buried in this church before his body was moved to Goa in India.
Cheng Hoon Teng temple is believed to be the oldest Chinese temple in the country. There are also many interesting museums, like Malacca Cultural Museum, which is housed in a replica of the Malacca Sultanate palace; the Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum and the Maritime Museum.
Tourists who make Malacca part of their itinerary would be enthralled by Malacca’s magical charms as they step into history.
Sunday, 20 September 2009
Pearl of Orient
Penang is an island located off the North West coast of Peninsular Malaysia. This island is known as the ‘Pearl of Orient’.
Penang is known for its magnificent Penang Bridge. Thirteen kilometers long, it is the longest bridge in Malaysia. Here we can see the vast, sea-green ocean when the water was deepest.
The town in Penang is a mixture of the old and new, with huge mansions and quaint little shop houses dating back to the colonial times, as well as multi-storeyed blocks.
The Kek Lok Si temple in Penang is built on an ascending plane, with numerous halls joined together by a series of steps. The crowning glory of this complex is the seven tiered ‘Pagoda of a Thousand Buddhas’. As for the Snake Temple, where poisonous snakes coiled round pillars and potted plants, made drowsy by the burning incense.
Fort Cornwallis is located on the Esplanade. This 200 year-old fort marks the spot where Captain Francis Light, founder of Penang, first landed in 1786. Other interesting places in Penang include the Butterfly Farm, the Khoo ‘Kongsi’, the Botanical Garden and Penang Hill.
Penang is known for its magnificent Penang Bridge. Thirteen kilometers long, it is the longest bridge in Malaysia. Here we can see the vast, sea-green ocean when the water was deepest.
The town in Penang is a mixture of the old and new, with huge mansions and quaint little shop houses dating back to the colonial times, as well as multi-storeyed blocks.
The Kek Lok Si temple in Penang is built on an ascending plane, with numerous halls joined together by a series of steps. The crowning glory of this complex is the seven tiered ‘Pagoda of a Thousand Buddhas’. As for the Snake Temple, where poisonous snakes coiled round pillars and potted plants, made drowsy by the burning incense.
Fort Cornwallis is located on the Esplanade. This 200 year-old fort marks the spot where Captain Francis Light, founder of Penang, first landed in 1786. Other interesting places in Penang include the Butterfly Farm, the Khoo ‘Kongsi’, the Botanical Garden and Penang Hill.
Traditional entertainment
It is said that traditional forms of entertainment such as mak yong laut, wayang kulit, bangsawan, and mak yong are only found in Malaysia.
The wayang kulit was very popular in the 1950s and there are few more puppeteers (dalang) still performing. Other than that, in the 1920s, Malay opera (bnagsawan) was so popular that the performers were full-time actors.
The wayang kulit was very popular in the 1950s and there are few more puppeteers (dalang) still performing. Other than that, in the 1920s, Malay opera (bnagsawan) was so popular that the performers were full-time actors.
Malaysian fruits
Malaysian fruits are fruits that look, taste and smell like nothing you have experienced. Take the durian for example. It is called the ‘king of fruits’. It is a large and heavy and the size of man’s head. Its outer surface is covered with thorns. Beneath its tough skin, the durian is divided into compartments. Each compartment contains the edible part of the fruit. The fruit has a rich creamy texture and taste. However, you cannot the powerful smell. There have been many descriptions of the smell-most of them unfavorable.
Another fruit is the rambutan. This small fruit grows in bunches. It has a reddish brown skin with hair like growth. Inside is an egg-shaped fruit with a pearly sheen, tasting as nice as it looks. It is sweet and juicy.
The mangoesteen is known as the ‘queen of fruits’. It is the same size as a permission but the exterior is dark purple or maroon. The edible part inside is white in colour and divided into segments. It has the texture sherbet and melts in your mouth. It has a delicate taste that can only be described as heavenly.
Another fruit is the rambutan. This small fruit grows in bunches. It has a reddish brown skin with hair like growth. Inside is an egg-shaped fruit with a pearly sheen, tasting as nice as it looks. It is sweet and juicy.
The mangoesteen is known as the ‘queen of fruits’. It is the same size as a permission but the exterior is dark purple or maroon. The edible part inside is white in colour and divided into segments. It has the texture sherbet and melts in your mouth. It has a delicate taste that can only be described as heavenly.
A well-known Malaysian
P.Ramlee, Malaysian’s Golden Son, has a become a legend. He is not only known in Malaysia, but he is also known around Asia. He achieved success as a singer, songwriter, actor and director.
He played the violin, guitar, trumpet, saxophone, lute, vibraphone and organ. At the age of nineteen, he left for Singapore to record his songs and to act in movies. Between 1948 and1972, he not only acted in more than 70 movies and composed 200 songs, but also directed movies. He won many awards in his lifetime. In 1956, he won an award for Best Musical Score for Drama for his movie Hang Tuah. He later won two other awards for Best Male Actor and The Most Versatile Talent.
He was a versatile and prolific artiste. He was good in serious and comic roles. He died in 1973. Now, more than thirty years after his death, no other local composer, actor or director has been considered his equal, It is no surprise that P.Ramlee is considered a household name in Malaysia.
He played the violin, guitar, trumpet, saxophone, lute, vibraphone and organ. At the age of nineteen, he left for Singapore to record his songs and to act in movies. Between 1948 and1972, he not only acted in more than 70 movies and composed 200 songs, but also directed movies. He won many awards in his lifetime. In 1956, he won an award for Best Musical Score for Drama for his movie Hang Tuah. He later won two other awards for Best Male Actor and The Most Versatile Talent.
He was a versatile and prolific artiste. He was good in serious and comic roles. He died in 1973. Now, more than thirty years after his death, no other local composer, actor or director has been considered his equal, It is no surprise that P.Ramlee is considered a household name in Malaysia.
Festivals celebrated in Malaysia
As Malaysia is a melting pot of a variety of cultures and religions, various festivals are celebrated. The more popular festivals are Hari Raya AidilFitri for the Muslims, Chinese New Year for the Chinese, Deepavali and Thaipusam for the Indians and Christmas for the Christian.
Thaipusam is a Hindu festival that takes place at the end of January. It is a special religious occasion to honour Lord Subramaniam. During this festival, devotees thke part in an elaborate procession that leads to and from Lord Subramaniam’s temple. Some participants who have taken oaths or asked for forgiveness carry simple utensils like brass pots containing milk. Others choose structures decorated with crepe paper, leaves, beads and flowers. Many walk in a trance with hooks, spears and other sharp objects pierced through their bodies.
Hari Raya AidilFitri is an Islam festival that takes place once a year. Hari Raya is the mark of a new year according to the Islam calendar (takwim hijrah). As such, Hari Raya may fall on any month. On Raya morning, Muslims will go to the mosque to pray. Then, they will ask for forgiveness from people around them like family members, friends etc. However, before celebrating Raya, the Muslims will have to fast for one month. They fast so that they will know how poor people feel without eating anything the whole day. All Muslims will fast from around 5.45 am until around 7.30 pm. They get up early to have a light meal before they start to fast.
Thaipusam is a Hindu festival that takes place at the end of January. It is a special religious occasion to honour Lord Subramaniam. During this festival, devotees thke part in an elaborate procession that leads to and from Lord Subramaniam’s temple. Some participants who have taken oaths or asked for forgiveness carry simple utensils like brass pots containing milk. Others choose structures decorated with crepe paper, leaves, beads and flowers. Many walk in a trance with hooks, spears and other sharp objects pierced through their bodies.
Hari Raya AidilFitri is an Islam festival that takes place once a year. Hari Raya is the mark of a new year according to the Islam calendar (takwim hijrah). As such, Hari Raya may fall on any month. On Raya morning, Muslims will go to the mosque to pray. Then, they will ask for forgiveness from people around them like family members, friends etc. However, before celebrating Raya, the Muslims will have to fast for one month. They fast so that they will know how poor people feel without eating anything the whole day. All Muslims will fast from around 5.45 am until around 7.30 pm. They get up early to have a light meal before they start to fast.
Saturday, 19 September 2009
AMP All Stars- Satu Malaysia Song
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Thursday, 17 September 2009
United we stand
In the month of July, 5 Science 1 were required to carry out some experiments regarding chapter 4 of Chemistry-Thermochemistry. The picture above shows the experiment to determine the heat of combustion of alcohols.
Despite our differences in race, culture and personality, we worked together as a team in carrying out the experiments and even in our school life in MGS.
Last but not least, it's not the differences that matter; it's whether we embrace our differences and become a united nation of Malaysia.Siti Nurhaliza- Warna Warna Malaysiaku Gemilang
Siti Nuhaliza potrays true Malaysia spirit in this song.
This song is about Malaysians, united despite our different colours.
Perpaduan Negara Kita
Kumpulan pelajar yang bangga akan negara dan membuktikan bahawa perpaduan teras kejayaan.
Video Membudayakan Perpaduan- Filem Negara
Perpaduan teras kejayaan dalam semua bidang yang diceburi mahupun bidang kesenian.
from:Unity of Malaysians
from:http://3.bp.blogspot.com/
Regardless of race, colour, ethnic and religion,
we are one.
One Malaysia.
Malaysian artistes- One for unity
from: http://www.malaysianartistesforunity.info/Join their fan group in facebook. Support Unity in Malaysia. Kami Anak Malaysia!
Stay tuned for songs.
from: http://hastenministries.files.wordpress.com/Photos on unity
Unity is our strength,
in unity we stand,
for united we are one.
And one,
as 1Malaysia
-Esther Lau-
Enjoy the pictures on unity. Our group is making a compilation of photos for you to enjoy.
We would like to wish all Malaysians, Happy Malaysia Day!
=D
in unity we stand,
for united we are one.
And one,
as 1Malaysia
-Esther Lau-
Enjoy the pictures on unity. Our group is making a compilation of photos for you to enjoy.
We would like to wish all Malaysians, Happy Malaysia Day!
=D
Sunday, 6 September 2009
Thursday, 3 September 2009
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Merdeka in 5 Science 1
Malaysia is a potpourri of people, food, culture. Let me share with you my class 5 Science 1.
We are a united class consisting of malays, indians and chinese.
Recently for the Merdeka decoration competition we decorated our classroom with beautiful decorations, showing the true spirit of 1 Malaysia. Enjoy the photos and please leave your comments.
=)
Perpaduan Teras Kejayaan.
Our class recreated all the logos for merdeka, courtesy of Thexeisha, Chia Wen and Amanda.
A closer look
Photo drawn by Andrea. Kami Anak Malaysia!
We stuck our photos.
We are 1Malaysia!
Malaysian flag, done by hand. The blue and yellow portions are done using fingerprints. We stuck red cloth for the red stripes.
The Penang flag. All done using finger printing.
5 Science 1.
We love Malaysia!
=)
We are a united class consisting of malays, indians and chinese.
Recently for the Merdeka decoration competition we decorated our classroom with beautiful decorations, showing the true spirit of 1 Malaysia. Enjoy the photos and please leave your comments.
=)
Perpaduan Teras Kejayaan.Our class recreated all the logos for merdeka, courtesy of Thexeisha, Chia Wen and Amanda.
A closer look
Photo drawn by Andrea. Kami Anak Malaysia!We stuck our photos.
We are 1Malaysia!
Malaysian flag, done by hand. The blue and yellow portions are done using fingerprints. We stuck red cloth for the red stripes.
The Penang flag. All done using finger printing.
5 Science 1.We love Malaysia!
=)
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Malaysian food
Malaysian Food is not one particular distinction of food but a culinary diversity originating from it's multi-ethnic population of Malay, Indian, Eurasian, Chinese, Nyonya and the Indigenous peoples of Borneo. A brief look into the past and how this multi-ethnic country came to be, is essential in order to comprehend how such a cosmic array of food, has now come to be known all over the world as 'Malaysian Food'. Presented here are some of the various delicious and popular dishes from this rainbow of gastronomic spectrum, with pictures and detailed recipes, from each unique ethnic kitchen.
Taken from http://www.malaysianfood.net/
For more, do check out the website.
It's filled with wonderful recipes and photos that will make your mouth water.
Enjoy!!!
=)
Saturday, 22 August 2009
Batik
Batik merupakan satu bidang kraftangan yang unggul di Malaysia. Sejak abad ke 15 Masihi lagi manusia telah menemui kaedah pembuatan batik secara tradisional. Pada masa dahulu, masyarakat Melayu menggunakan ubi kentang sebagai alat pengecap tetapi kini kain batik telah diusahakan dengan menggunakan alat-alat moden. Batik mula diperkenalkan di negara kita khususnya di negeri Kelantan sejak tahun 1910 lagi. Batik berasal dari Indonesia dan terbit dari perkataan Jawa 'tik' yang bermaksud menitik atau menulis titik-titik. Ambatik pula bermaksud melukis, menulis, mewarna atau menitik. Di alam Melayu, sejenis batik yang dipanggil Batik Pelangi telah diperkenalkan sejak tahun 1770-an lagi. Di Malaysia kebanyakan kilang perusahaan batik banyak terdapat di Kelantan dan Terengganu.
Penduduk di negara kita menggunakan batik secara meluas. Batik digunakan untuk membuat baju, kain sarung atau batik lepas. Sebagai contoh, pakaian seragam pramugari kapal terbang MAS dibuat daripada batik. Batik juga digunakan dalam majlis-majlis formal dan majlis keramaian. Selain dibuat pakaian, batik juga digunakan sebagai hiasan seperti alas meja, cadar, sarung kusyen, tudung kepala, alas televisyen dan lain-lain lagi. Batik boleh dibeli dengan harga yang murah dan berpatutan. Batik begitu digemari pelancong-pelancong asing kerana coraknya yang menarik dan unik. Ia sering dijadikan buah tangan untuk dibawa pulang ke negara masing-masing.
Friday, 21 August 2009
Nicol David
Born in 1983 in Penang, Nicol Ann David is a role model to the youths of Malaysia and around the world. She is
also one reason Malaysia is known in the international arena. She has played against squash players from
New Zealand, England, Australia, Holland and Egypt and has beaten many of them numerous times to clinch
championship titles. Today, she is ranked number one in the world.
She is the only squash player to have won the World Junior title twice. Nicol began playing squash at the age
of five, and began her formal training at the age of eight. Nicol was the youngest ever player to win the
Women’s World Junior Championships. The success came to her at the age of fifteen. Her first international
tournament and first international win was in 1994 in Hong Kong in the Under 13 event. She joined the WISPA
Professional circuit in 2000 where she won her first WISPA tournament in the Finish Open in 2000.
Since then, she has winning in many other tournaments like the Malaysia Open, Dutch Open, Tioneer Open,
Women’s Junior Squash Open, British Open and CIMB Open to maintain her number one position in the world
rankings. For her consistent performances and continual achievements, she was awarded the ‘Datukship’
award. Now, she is known as Datuk Nicol Ann David.
Many youths of Malaysia and around the world look up to her as a role model due to her admirable squash
achievements, her academic excellence and her all-round pleasing manner. Nicol showed that it is possible to
achieve victory if the mind is focused and there is a commitment to bring glory to our country, Malaysia.
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