tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71707622417096804252024-03-06T08:25:05.184+08:00The Impiana Review #architecture #design #travel #lifestyle - A slightly offbeat Malaysian perspectiveKLAThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09519364132929806003noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170762241709680425.post-20424037300286063062014-10-23T00:30:00.001+08:002014-10-29T11:29:26.643+08:00Salam Dari Nusantara - Greetings from Nusantara (Part 2)<br />
A Green Paradise<br />
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In short, this region possesses some of the world's amazing natural wonders. I <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="32ce78a2-25bc-474c-826b-1171c35f8acc" id="1fb9d944-fd3b-4617-8a56-af6f9d3a18ea"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="e1190b58-1463-4727-ab49-9658632c6a87" id="57778080-3e68-4966-92ec-185f9f7135a8"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="5b8dcec4-9329-433b-bce7-3373b9f9e457" id="ffc10270-c049-4579-b565-428f6810b17d"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="b9cc843a-e604-471e-8531-84af96817212" id="addced4b-9472-4011-8467-a2b731a3a769"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="b9774ae3-39ff-4d95-9851-567e8eafe7f4" id="b207c6c7-9328-4ff3-8016-661b57d098a1">ain't</span></span></span></span></span> <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="32ce78a2-25bc-474c-826b-1171c35f8acc" id="d8a9ef4e-c812-40c2-9e6c-1cc5714dd4c1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="e1190b58-1463-4727-ab49-9658632c6a87" id="2e042a92-f74d-41de-8e4f-2ae9e8dd0f31"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="5b8dcec4-9329-433b-bce7-3373b9f9e457" id="c377b073-056a-4b33-950d-0fc8c51b5481"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="b9cc843a-e604-471e-8531-84af96817212" id="67eccdd5-0b18-4f3d-a5d4-cb5db253455f"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="b9774ae3-39ff-4d95-9851-567e8eafe7f4" id="51f2aadc-38c6-4850-af0d-12644a0aa788">gonna</span></span></span></span></span> talk more, but here's a short list of the natural heavens of Nusantara;<br />
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1. The world's oldest rainforest, way older than the Amazon in South America.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pacificislandadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Borneo-Rainforest-660x460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://pacificislandadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Borneo-Rainforest-660x460.jpg" height="223" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The green rainforest (pacificislandadventures.com)</td></tr>
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2. Where the world's best tropical islands are located, i.e. Bali, Langkawi, Phuket, Lombok, to name a few<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDg27eAyYUcuGW-aj-FHp3CuD_XGve_pumbMwyqISbExfauIoNr5BYlL_dt0RwC6BITREw7q7gMuk3dDGVk_20XU4MIVH6WPOFYfj92xZXmu5kIe61OfveXqqQxAGSIl5o8jrNwNkRWnc/s400/Langkawi+Islands+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDg27eAyYUcuGW-aj-FHp3CuD_XGve_pumbMwyqISbExfauIoNr5BYlL_dt0RwC6BITREw7q7gMuk3dDGVk_20XU4MIVH6WPOFYfj92xZXmu5kIe61OfveXqqQxAGSIl5o8jrNwNkRWnc/s400/Langkawi+Islands+2.jpg" height="212" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Nusantara tropical islands (blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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3. 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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecoteerresponsibletravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Orangutan-Pygmy-elephant-conservation.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://ecoteerresponsibletravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Orangutan-Pygmy-elephant-conservation.jpg" height="212" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Orang Utan (ecoteerresponsibletravel.com)</td></tr>
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4. Great sunny weather throughout the year, with a little bit monsoon, rainy and dry seasons.<br />
5. The region is also the world's biggest oxygen producer, with tens of thousand plant species covering the land. <br />
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The Downfalls<br />
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This region is naturally a green paradise, right from the sea to the land. But there is a downfall to this gift. Sadly, in the name of development, it has been disappearing for the last couple of years. It may doesn't seem serious, but the recent calamities proved it all.<br />
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The haze has shrouded most areas of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Sumatera of Indonesia for several times this year. It was due to unhealthy slash and open burning practice that was done in some plantation areas across the region. Yes, many forests have been cleared up for the opening of palm oil plantation in Indonesia and Malaysia.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The haze in Kuala Lumpur (malaysiatravelnews.com)</td></tr>
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This is another 'attractive' view when cruise across the major highways and roads in Malaysia. As soon as you arrived at KLIA, along the way to KL, you will be seeing a lot of palm oil trees 'welcomes' you by filling in the landscape.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Palm oil plantation along the roads (www.aberkeleydaily.com)</td></tr>
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Perhaps, this is a common scene in most developing countries. As the country is progressing, many resources may have taken up to cope with the fast pace development. It would not be able to stop for now, but it needs a different and sustainable approach to deal with environment. I'll just leave it here for your food of thoughts...<br />
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So for now, let's gear up to unveil the enchanted and amazing discoveries of Nusantara. I shall begin with the most fascinating country that I have been so far, as well as very dear to me, the Republic of Indonesia...<br />
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Till then, welcome to Nusantara, the land of the Malay World.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nusantara - Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore (keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk)</td></tr>
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<b><i>Quick Facts:</i></b><br />
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<b><i>Malay and Indonesia Languages belonged to the <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="3dda7ddf-8020-4758-9c26-1662604742f2" id="58a880f4-4f6c-42d3-b017-e97aeeb61ca9"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="ffd3c29e-0194-4dc2-8f0d-e46313ce573b" id="9e1e941d-3e37-4f7b-b623-70fdc9872b3c"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="6902f915-0daa-4654-b355-b7119f1c7ff3" id="cdc8cdb2-1aed-427c-9d31-a32b8d07154d"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="c713c8ca-2c67-49c7-b1ed-742494654719" id="536df845-d0da-4b26-aae8-36bc9be069f7">Malayo</span></span></span></span>-Polynesian branch under Austronesian Group. It is placed under the same branch with Filipino Languages (Tagalog) and Bornean Languages (Malagasy).</i></b><br />
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<b><i>Malay as an ethnic has a distinct approach and <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="7591698c-cdfd-451f-b241-902c7b082a3d" id="e054baf5-c059-4d7d-a4af-7719b3e3db08"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="4458387e-0463-43c2-b602-36ab48f3f892" id="a52e381c-551d-4765-98db-d301f03a57ed"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="0014f923-120d-4805-8398-e88b8d8a54f9" id="ae313f53-b25e-4d3f-b65d-62b144dbc287">definition</span></span></span> <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="4458387e-0463-43c2-b602-36ab48f3f892" id="5c0ab85b-c0a5-4dc7-acdd-45b71a1b96ed"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="0014f923-120d-4805-8398-e88b8d8a54f9" id="a05f090d-039a-43b5-928f-09de9902dfa2">from</span></span> Malay as a race. The differences are evident between the Malays in Malaysia/ Singapore and Indonesia. In Indonesia, Malay is another one of hundreds existing ethnics. Whilst in Malaysia, the Malay encompasses those who are the indigenous Malays (Kedah, Kelantan, Pahang) and immigrant Malays (Javanese, Bugis, Banjar, Mandailing, Aceh, Minang). </i></b><br />
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<b><i>The Malay race concept had been discussed and proposed by a number of scholars since the 19th century. The concept advocated Malay as a single group of ethnic for the local inhabitants of South East Asia maritime. In another term, the Malay World or Nusantara in Malay/Indonesian had been used to refer to this region. </i></b><br />
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<b><i>Across the media and studies done, the Malay World does apply to the region of South East Asia maritime, stretching from Sumatera, Peninsular Malaysia, southern Thailand, Singapore, Southern Philippines, Borneo to the Indonesian Papua. These regions are where the predominantly Muslims live. Contrary to the less popular view, the Malay World does include the whole Philippines islands, where Christianity is the dominant faith. In brief, the Malay world is generally viewed as the homogenous Malay Muslims region.</i></b><br />
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<b><i>The modern countries of South East Asia maritime were created by the former colonial powers, namely the British, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish. Malaysia consists of the former Straits Settlements (Malacca, Penang and Singapore-left the federation later to form a republic), Federated Malay States, Non Federated Malay States, British North Borneo Company of Sabah and Brooke Dynasties in Sarawak. Indonesia was made of the Dutch East Indies, while Philippines of the Spanish East Indies and Timor Leste of the Portuguese Timor. Brunei remained the same Brunei Sultanate existed since <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="356e06c7-af16-4734-a704-8136be64f813" id="8d4314c1-fc7d-47ef-b15e-e58d214fa895">the 15th century</span>. </i></b><br />
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<br />KLAThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09519364132929806003noreply@blogger.com0South East Asia-2.2179704 115.66282999999999-56.2697424 33.045642499999985 51.8338016 -161.71998250000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170762241709680425.post-6390889527076072372014-09-26T02:17:00.000+08:002014-10-28T01:17:43.660+08:00Salam Dari Nusantara - Greetings from Nusantara (Part 1)<br />
The swirling breezy wind across the white sandy beaches. On the front, the <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="463edded-da0a-47ae-ad5d-b8f215a69e3b" id="40ac8e38-cd1f-46fc-94d6-be626a91553d"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="5e7f7a74-6c10-4853-b327-6852f19957b5" id="ef0b5c6f-c90d-405c-916f-cd0b24768e4c">grueling</span></span> wave swooshing across the wide ocean. Whilst deep in the crystal clear waters, lies the magnificent marine creatures dancing across the seabed. A stone away from the sea, pristine green rain forest awaits to be discovered with its charming floras and faunas.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pristine beach of Perhentian Island in Malaysia (upload.wikimedia.org)</td></tr>
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Sounds familiar? Yes, under the sun kiss weather set in the tropics, you bet it could be in the Cayman Islands, Maldives or Solomon Islands. Maybe, but I wished to bring you to a true group of islands of paradise that have captivated many people across the world. And this region is also where the best hidden paradise spots are yet to be explored.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.animalcorner.co.uk/rainforests/graphics/troprfmap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://www.animalcorner.co.uk/rainforests/graphics/troprfmap.jpg" height="205" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The location of Nusantara Islands in South East Asia (www.animalcorner.co.uk) </td></tr>
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This is the endless tropical island discoveries of Nusantara or Malay / Indonesian Archipelago islands of South East Asia. The world's largest archipelago (much bigger than the Canadian Archipelago), is a chain of island stretching from the Phillipines, Borneo, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Sunda Islands, Celebes, Moluccas and New Guinea. Yes, this is Nusantara. And we are <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="65fe1e75-3041-46d8-82bd-36897c3f0a47" id="bb06a5d1-0422-4330-877c-2e650f631130"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="a0942808-35aa-4ad2-b828-000c4eea854d" id="f9b54e43-373c-4c81-b70e-ce674c402cb4">gonna</span></span> talk about these islands later. But the islands are integral parts of this vast enchanted region.<br />
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So, what is it Nusantara?<br />
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So, before we go further, after the brief introduction, this post and the incoming ones are the excerpt of my experience and analysis based on his journey across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei and Thailand. The post is a culmination of thoughts on culture, built environment, Geographics and natural wonders as well as various issues about these countries.<br />
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Interpretation<br />
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Rather than discussing on its definition, it is far more interesting to know about the interpretation among the people. The word Nusantara, nevertheless is widely known and <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="ff14310f-5bac-4b6c-bf4d-94a2a3ea46f9" id="f0f10e62-c6da-4063-9b99-1da5e4678791"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="8d6aa643-3fcb-49d2-9ba4-2a95c0185bc9" id="9d6417e2-3ad6-4cad-86e8-3283840be751"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="4ab60438-b3f3-4a73-9010-b82a23903d7f" id="a564eaac-0740-4ad4-b30a-0f86cc8e5d68"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="02d758ff-ea33-4ee9-8611-32f0e5eb2d9f" id="c1cea1fa-1671-4169-9327-0d25d45a6f4b">recognised</span></span></span></span> among the Malay and Indonesian speakers. However, there are different interpretations of this term.<br />
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Among the Malay speakers in Malaysia and Brunei, Nusantara refers to a loose geopolitical region of the Malay World in South East Asia, which encompasses these countries, including Indonesia. To some extend, it does include Singapore, Southern Thailand and the Philippines. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Map of Nusantara countries (joshuaproject.net)</td></tr>
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Whilst for the Indonesians, on the other hand, it is simply referred as the alternative name of the archipelago nation of Indonesia. It is strictly and exclusively indicate the country islands and its territorial areas. This is prevalent as I have witnessed the word is being used expansively across the mass media and public displays in Indonesia.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/Indonesian_Archipelago_and_Students.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/Indonesian_Archipelago_and_Students.JPG" height="250" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Map of the Indonesian Archipelago at the National Monument in Jakarta (upload.wikimedia.org)</td></tr>
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So that is just a matter of interpretation. What matters the most is to whom it belongs and the things that bind the people together - the religion and culture. Malay World is overwhelmingly a stronghold of Sunni Muslims, with profound influence of Hinduism and Animism.<br />
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Countries<br />
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Unlike the Middle East, the Malay Archipelago of South East Asia belonged to handful of few nations. It comprises the South East Asia's biggest economy, Indonesia, the modern, moderate Muslim nation of Malaysia and the oil rich sultanate of Brunei. These countries are where the Malays/indigenous Muslims make up the majority of the population.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Malaysia - Indonesia - Brunei (photobucket.com)</td></tr>
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For a broader definition, Nusantara also consists of the only Catholic-Hispanised country in Asia, the Philippines, though the Muslims are concentrated in the southern provinces. The similar geopolitical situation does exist and has included in the southern Thailand and Myanmar, whilst the Malay Muslim make up the small minority remainder in Singapore and Timor Leste.<br />
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Language<br />
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The main languages would be Malay / Indonesian, followed by Tagalog. Other non-local languages have also been picked up including the English and Thai.<br />
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However, these languages would only be the second language for some people, as this region is blessed with thousands of languages and dialects. There are about 700 dialects in Indonesia, 137 in Malaysia, 175 in the Philippines and around 10 in Brunei. This region is not homogenous as what people may think. Though they may or may not mutually intelligible, there are traced from the same Austronesian root.<br />
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Interestingly, unlike Tagalog, Malay and Indonesian are mutually intelligible. Some advocate the language differences are merely the British and American English alike, but to me, they are more than that. The differences are discernible, especially in the written language, but can be easily picked up and understand in the conversations (depends on the who are the speakers!)<br />
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Nevertheless, it does not hinder the fact that Malay/Indonesian is the easiest language to learn in the world. As it has a great number of speakers, this language is envisaged to be among the world's major languages in years to come.<br />
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Another interesting part of the language is that for most Indonesians, they tend to think and classify Bahasa Indonesia as the sole and the prime language of its own. From my own observation while in Indonesia, the Indonesians (not all) are unaware of the history of Bahasa Indonesia, which was formed and based on the Malay Language of Riau-Lingga-Johor dialect.<br />
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But yet, they have always considered that Bahasa Melayu of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei is a detached and totally different language that have some similarities with Bahasa Indonesia. Someone that I have met questioned on why himself as a Minang, can always comprehend B. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="e82dd60f-3cae-47e2-96be-34c398c9b29e" id="5a8ca7b3-5544-445b-90c7-8303e31b6ddb"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="4679583e-b514-4456-a030-9de1eab6fc13" id="1a39222b-ca08-4cfb-967c-2031c94f533e">Melayu</span></span> spoken by Malaysians, as opposed to the Javanese Language used by his Indonesian peers.<br />
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Unlike the Indonesians, Malays in these countries have always acknowledged Bahasa Indonesia as the closest and related language belonged to the same group with B, Melayu. For many years, B. Indonesia has been the utmost referencing source in many language matters.<br />
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But somehow, globally, Malay and Indonesian Languages have been categorised as the same group of language, detached from Tagalog. This makes the language have a strong 281 million speakers, both as first and second language speakers, with 77 million native users.<br />
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The end of the first part of the introduction and <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="277cc66f-cf6a-40ed-bae2-4798625b1d92" id="3ecf4b47-97b4-46f9-8d7f-5fe9536ee3be"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="12e4488f-e5e2-4cde-987e-b8504817ce3d" id="c3d597b1-1500-4329-af96-0206e55d3dbb"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="4ba108f6-633a-4d04-871d-96792f32b5ce" id="31df3045-658f-42e3-8281-da320ef1ca86">sociopolitical</span></span></span> info of Nusantara / The Malay World of South East Asia. In the next part, we are going to explore the natural and built environment of Nusantara. Till then, keep reading and browsing!<br />
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<br />KLAThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09519364132929806003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170762241709680425.post-27899487716039648142014-09-17T01:52:00.001+08:002015-02-28T14:00:29.911+08:00Monograph on Mosque Architecture<div>
In any traditional society, a sacral place plays a very significant role in the community. For most religions, it is primarily used as a worshipping place for communal or personal usages.</div>
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But, do you know, in Islam, the mosque or masjid, had been used more than just a worshipping place? In the early formation of Islam, the mosque was used a worshipping place, administrative <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="2f3061ba-eb75-4b66-9f9b-ac4b78faeefb" id="9ca8ec2c-21e8-4625-9e71-b88066ab408a"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="d55c54a4-42a9-4656-95bf-ea45e1211beb" id="0305d817-5cc8-4af2-953f-9384f5c49935"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="6f50de57-6f0b-435e-8058-e0ad70cafabb" id="14bddd10-a0de-4934-8ea0-49846a6d2693"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="743ba0b2-e5cf-49aa-9f85-7938df2c6a3a" id="7c124c24-16b4-4a5a-bc6f-efd51e4bbaf2"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="40852464-071b-448b-a903-bc8d64340525" id="e0f311e1-d40d-42bb-ad95-b6f91b80f884"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="90fe0c07-b161-44c7-9244-62e24d18def2" id="be4dfc54-72c3-4c5c-9ad0-320f1c21f5c9"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="af30cc06-1b62-4c26-a558-c63c116d5bff" id="c19d76ad-f538-4b29-a9ae-3441eb3950a9"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="5c4c1952-4562-4924-b316-013b6338741b" id="748fd928-c5ef-4629-9578-3c11a6dfd480"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="174e314a-805b-4e2f-973f-36750d39fb63" id="75739733-1a3b-461d-b1c8-0eca5b997fa5"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="8a1e27e8-06d1-4bc7-beaf-9af58bfaf67f" id="7e012366-cb39-4e40-999c-79b8bd8a27a2">centre</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>, judiciary court, social and gathering place, hospice, school and so on. </div>
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Even though the functions of the mosque today may not have been the same as it was during the historical period, the role of the mosque nowadays have been evolved and turned out to be a successful communal node. Some mosques today may have a business <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="17d04e72-a2d8-4a9c-937a-969794e7b83a" id="67f40c33-a331-483f-b63d-6afcc14f985a"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="d2ea4723-fa16-4152-9117-2b7491b93211" id="6dae0768-85a7-40b8-a0cb-0c570c912890"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="139e1499-1244-4cbb-ba85-3d27ef70f4dc" id="8c6c06fe-f477-4d47-b8f1-e2c379208c3f"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="06065d69-771d-43d9-b26a-5670b9fd9283" id="a7e6e481-eb27-41a7-8091-88eae5523e11"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="5438b921-57ba-4f0d-ace2-ef40f5f478b5" id="284e6231-0ff3-47ac-9cde-f305caacd077"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="8bb0bafa-b726-41e4-9427-44ec2b6c97b9" id="f076b94a-f83d-4409-9d64-7d3b753d2e66"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="b2f1c186-2dec-4055-9452-e371c349f9dd" id="a84b64b7-e32b-4283-843a-05b3b2c7744e"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="3390f266-ff68-49eb-8df9-dcdbc9195b06" id="29332e9d-951e-4d88-a20d-d44eb4b50aa4"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="363891a4-fda8-4be4-b9b0-8ba8ae7c4aa0" id="6fd48c5c-1ee9-4672-8a9b-9ba6dac4b70f"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="4663b43e-057e-418e-8eab-41db2137fae9" id="58cb8084-1a95-47f0-a2d3-b9cf237e2dc1">centre</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>, museum, broadcasting studio, residential blocks, playground and many more.</div>
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To find out more about the mosque architecture, its history and design principles, as well as various mosques throughout the world, you may check out this cool monograph. </div>
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The first ever attempt to collate a broad list of the selected mosques <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="a3263763-255f-4b14-b6be-38d68e322f71" id="bc82bca1-d478-4fe9-af54-02f55e6b0176"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="0709a3e2-9ebc-4590-84fc-5bf59f89b6f1" id="e26ad456-6d0a-450b-a045-f374584db5c9"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="73dd5b18-aa23-4437-a8c0-2ac4eafc55bd" id="b00d4e28-2ff8-41df-968d-55357a5bcfa8"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="c084a8b6-30b8-4b8a-988d-96914723d2af" id="c51f820d-c433-4c1a-8476-900fb835b160"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="bc0b623d-ab22-478e-8b70-775b918e740c" id="e0816626-5489-443a-8a17-1b7c8a46ea48"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="521b1b35-29b9-43bc-a3d3-e5b011a6c153" id="fad7fa0f-8c09-4c62-91f6-916439b73930"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="446fa051-9717-4c16-a47a-9525c78db603" id="c0f5b7ab-34b9-4869-8a7c-a70d8a0eded3"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="3a122d6c-d458-4dd5-b99c-382979626176" id="d395b4c2-bc9f-4c7d-bfd3-74d281e0cfaa"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="be78e35d-0819-4324-96d1-53d91fb1f36b" id="08702268-b6cf-4bc4-91ce-43706e2d5a37"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="2bd1b7c9-b074-40a6-81bd-83a954564409" id="dad6b604-8cb8-490a-a3b9-44f0e22e5733"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="a58d10a4-d13f-4e86-8b86-56dd17f8e7f9" id="2770fd4d-3c21-4f5d-8afd-157fa5ffa1bd"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="f786f3a3-2f9e-41a4-8604-7d3e1ae204eb" id="311e720e-200c-4828-9815-a813fc0e1fb6">from</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> the Islamic world, the monograph features from the architecture perspective, as well as history and design elements. It will be presented in images, 3D illustrations, as well as brief texts and information. </div>
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The monograph is published by <a href="http://www.atsa.com.my/" target="_blank">ATSA Architects</a>, an architectural and design firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You may view the monograph partial edition in the e-book format at this link: <a href="http://www.atsa.com.my/masjid.html" target="_blank">http://www.atsa.com.my/masjid.html</a></div>
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The monograph is expected to be finished soon by the year 2015. Grab your copy now, as the order is now open (email at <a href="mailto:haziq@atsa.com.my" target="_blank">haziq@atsa.com.my</a>). It is a resourceful and comprehensive reading and research material for any architecture lovers, students and practitioners out there. As well as a good and informative pictorial book for all, especially for those who are keen into the Islamic arts and design. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="1b76a1a7-8550-4c2f-b65f-f93a40959c15" id="61680074-223f-486b-ae17-9dd5d6a35f07"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="93bc2739-2306-41bc-b361-040d60b03802" id="92189d3b-de91-4b78-b514-f46c755ea110"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="4091a106-0a14-47ac-8a9d-0aa5590bfe11" id="f9dd2f5a-0793-4e2b-bf8b-cf8042504c0b"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="17700369-321f-4993-9734-ea698162172f" id="bf57c56e-f72e-48eb-9828-6cbffea39bff"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="a76074ad-d1e2-4589-ab2f-22b82bfbe82e" id="365c8b35-b59c-416d-a627-58aaeb0f58f4"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="4df92ed1-12a3-4650-ba87-f1525abac26a" id="52f852f8-b972-4ffe-bcf6-e71188bcd26b"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="8a123b7a-6ef9-43fb-8873-badd9d045bcb" id="fc8935fd-435a-4bc6-938b-14c3b755dad5"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="51d41b52-1c0d-4543-b331-54b5c26f537c" id="20eaa6db-f132-44da-ae49-f32bb1c31934"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="38090b9b-10c7-4952-9973-7303a5d07ca4" id="e4d3f332-c312-4249-b2af-f779238ca206"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="f20c97e1-14cf-4820-877c-f689c30c3e94" id="f543f4bc-d9ee-4da0-8eea-e8d41bdcb6c8"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="c613a52d-7a52-45d1-8723-1f94afbfd5c6" id="22200e96-c5cd-4df1-aba7-2243605cf108"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="0fa4586c-1139-45e9-b257-b97fcc668600" id="23fce617-050e-4d64-9c84-ccfecacc2002">Gotta</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> grab your copy now!</div>
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<b>Quick Facts:<br />The monograph will also reveal the unique design evolution process of the two most sacred mosques in Islam, the Al-Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah and Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi in Madinah, both located in Saudi Arabia.<br />The Taj Mahal in India itself is not a mosque, but there is a different structure for a mosque in the same compound area!<br />The traditional mosque in China and South East Asia nor have a mosque-look alike, but merely a Chinese temple and Hinduism influence structure.<br />Some mosques were converted from other religious sacral buildings and vice versa. The prevalent examples are the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey and the Cathedral Mosque in Cordoba, Spain.<br />The world's purposely oldest mosque is Quba Mosque, built by the Prophet Muhammad PBUH. However, the oldest dedicated prayer space would be the Al-Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, where Kaa'ba was built by the Prophet Ibrahim, with the help of his son, Prophet Ismail. </b></div>
KLAThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09519364132929806003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170762241709680425.post-37417097713240750472014-09-15T00:08:00.004+08:002014-10-10T01:15:33.913+08:00#The Impiana Review Is Back!Dear Readers (if any),<br />
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It's really been a while, like, a bazillion years since any posts on this blog.<br />
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<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="5f714099-5436-402e-a56f-ed28784257d8" id="b6e70896-f036-4233-9aa4-631ccc214248"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="15df83a1-0b17-49bf-9fca-4cbac01973f5" id="96613dc4-e334-4ac6-9039-022f009df7a9">Apologise</span></span> me for the long and unexpected break. Since the last post on Nov 2013, like 10 months ago, so many things happened around me (the writer), of which in turned, have changed the pattern of my writing habit.<br />
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However, thanks to this book, 'How To Be A Writer' by Stewart Ferris, I am pledged to write at least 250 words a day. So, to meet this goal, the post has to be short and concise, that is, most importantly, informative and resourceful.<br />
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So, for this comeback post, despite of its inactivity, this blog has become a hit on Twitter!<br />
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I have no idea how it has turned in such a way, but I do believe it had to do with # hashtag!<br />
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So, for those who didn't know, I am a Twitter user. Unlike others, instead of using # in the twit posts, I personally used it in my profile bios. Well, turned out it becomes fruitful and a bunch of twit users <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="c3465803-c2fe-498e-b8ca-8585cabba99e" id="2061875d-5807-45cf-8e01-78b351653ef4"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="d54095be-92e0-4064-91cd-450c9a1c8371" id="4ce4cd6d-5cc2-4103-9575-edcc8aff7657">are following</span></span> me, especially from the architecture / writing industries.<br />
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Among them are <a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/abdillahMk" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); color: #8899a6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px; text-decoration: none !important;">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">abdillahMk</span></a><span style="background-color: #f5f8fa; color: #8899a6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px;"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="e19771f5-8c8d-4990-93b7-80a9398b2630" id="b7cd8b6c-0271-4754-8104-e5655888e7c0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="26aaeb96-774b-407f-8606-4007b2d42c2b" id="375ff481-803c-4458-8d12-492008833f43"> ,</span></span> </span><a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/MarksBarfield" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); color: #8899a6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px; text-decoration: none !important;">@<span class="u-linkComplex-target">MarksBarfield</span></a><span style="background-color: #f5f8fa; color: #8899a6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px;"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="e19771f5-8c8d-4990-93b7-80a9398b2630" id="82686615-ed46-478d-a3c6-24f175fae79b"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="26aaeb96-774b-407f-8606-4007b2d42c2b" id="27a7b0ae-4bdb-47b0-9404-53956fa0b05c"> ,</span></span> </span><a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/flowlanguages" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); color: #8899a6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); color: #8899a6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px;">@</span></span><span class="u-linkComplex-target" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f5f8fa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #8899a6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px; text-decoration: none !important;">flowlanguages</span></a>, <a class="ProfileHeaderCard-screennameLink u-linkComplex js-nav" href="https://twitter.com/Writaroo" style="background: rgb(245, 248, 250); color: #8899a6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f5f8fa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #8899a6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px; text-decoration: none !important;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">@</span></span><span class="u-linkComplex-target" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #f5f8fa; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #8899a6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px; text-decoration: none !important;">Writaroo</span></a><span style="color: #8899a6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f5f8fa; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14px;"> </span></span>and a few others. Some others have added me on their list of featured bloggers / designers or something.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A glimpse of my recent Twitter followers. (twitter.com)</td></tr>
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After all, I am truly glad and grateful that this blog has made some scene in the blogging world. Yeah, even though much traffic sources are coming from the Google Images (due to the high use of the images on this blog), perhaps it has benefited, at least for some people through this blog.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Traffic sources from May 2006, with the highest visitors from the US, followed by Malaysia, India and Indonesia. (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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Till then, keep on reading and following the blog for many exciting and interesting posts that I have planned. From now on, this blog will focus more on architectural travel and lifestyle, as a fresh new and one-of-its kind blog on architectural and design world will be envisaged and launched soon!<br />
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Thanks!KLAThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09519364132929806003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170762241709680425.post-35143690476868079712013-11-05T23:36:00.000+08:002014-10-10T00:59:20.651+08:0010 Things You Should Know About JakartaHello Readers,<br />
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Besides featuring about architecture and its related topics, there should be something that likely less 'heavy' to talk about on this blog. So, for this time around, let's hopping around because I believe, like most people do, travel is a great and awesome thing to do!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me at Amaris Hotel, Panglima Polim, South Jakarta (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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It is common practice nowadays before going to travel, we have got to check any relevant blogs or websites out there that talk about our intended destinations. You will stumble upon a few sites that discuss about things to do, where to go, places to check out and so on. But then, few are rarely talking about things that you have got to know about the place, everything, like before you embarked, during your trip or as soon as after you leave.<br />
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So, looking for this kind of need, I came up with the idea of things that everyone should know when traveling to certain places. So, for this around, it is the time for Jakarta!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">National Monument in Central Jakarta (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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WORK AND TRAVEL<br />
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On my recent trip to Jakarta, it was not really a vacation trip per say. It was actually more a like business trip (even though I am not a business person), that was sponsored by some parties. To be fair, it is good actually to credit them for sending me over for the overseas trip, that was <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="50f8ee7a-fc62-4543-9399-2275f587e9c9" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="797d5591-9019-4989-ace8-98204c8c350d" grcontextid="for:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="f23e39e3-fa6a-48d3-9e79-ab235a39b091" id="eaa09606-74e3-47b8-beb6-5a99976a05a6">for</span></span>, or course, the IMPIANA Magazine. My thanks <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="5d4e1a70-0a8c-4d70-8f16-8aeab22bbf51" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="9b09b2d0-cbc6-4d21-83e9-19ac00c79214" grcontextid="also goes:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="f7458089-973c-4370-966d-39b333ac17a1" id="6edd001d-610e-4baf-abab-d42529845926">also goes</span></span> to Karangkraf Media Group - the Magazine Division, <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="f9d95c2d-9a77-41c9-962d-c085705ad42f" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="9b09b2d0-cbc6-4d21-83e9-19ac00c79214" grcontextid="Da:1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="f7458089-973c-4370-966d-39b333ac17a1" id="34d4aede-0324-42fc-af61-52cdafed889d">Da</span></span> Vinci, the leading furniture gallery and also Box Living, another Jakarta-based furniture gallery.<br />
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Besides them, throughout those four day trip, I had also used these following companies (which are are not my sponsors)<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="9c085467-b37a-40b4-8d52-07aac063b2a7" id="437661ab-1ab8-4470-91bf-92792cdbb7bb"> :</span> Malaysia Airports (KLIA/KUL), Malaysia Airlines (MAS), SukarnoHatta Airport (CGK), Amaris Hotel, Blue Bird Group and Grand Sahid Jaya Hotel. They have made a part of my successful and memorable short trip in Jakarta.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another hotel I stayed during the trip. It was one of the pioneer hotels in Jakarta, as officiated by President Suharto (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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THE BIG DURIAN!<br />
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Jakarta, as everybody knows, is the capital city of Indonesia. It is the largest city in Indonesia, as a home to more than 10 million population in the city area and around 20 million across its metro area, which makes Jakarta is also the largest city in South East Asia. As most other capital cities, Jakarta is not only the seat of the government, but also a <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="46e4f986-60e7-453d-a984-5ff0903fba98" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="c28f55b1-b3c6-4c34-86e2-091ec9dcd344" grcontextid="centre:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="32d2df06-78f0-4644-8da1-0a4e17fedbdf" id="a9146d30-9060-488f-9c55-78bc18c0f0b1">centre</span></span> for business, trading, transportation, education, social and everything, you name it, Jakarta got it!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jakarta at 6 pm. (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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The <i>big durian</i> (as I read on Jakarta's Wikipedia page - even though I have never heard any Jakartans used that term) is indeed a huge city with a lots lots of people. For those who can't cope with <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="cf8aa4ce-8236-443c-bb65-1e2bac6270a7" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="d1526ae1-be73-48a7-914e-90feb9225682" grcontextid="claustrophobic:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="2a8c4a41-b787-4064-86cd-c86d12cdeadd" id="10515e91-5bda-449b-af26-6bdf903a5a84">claustrophobic</span></span>, it's <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="da46c006-3cb1-41ae-a9cb-ca4a16a397b3" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="d1526ae1-be73-48a7-914e-90feb9225682" grcontextid="gonna:1">gonna</span> be a daunting experience that would likely not a city fit for you. On every single corner and gaps, there are human being doing something. Somehow, this is rather unusual and deplorable, but what else can you do when 10 million people are living in one single area?<br />
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So, here are the top 10 things that you have to know when it comes to Jakarta, from my own point of views<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="c503fd17-49d7-4dd5-b30b-9a0fb398aca2" id="f08eaa12-6a55-419b-bc2d-d09d3f6013f1"> :</span><br />
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1. RM 300 = RP 1 MILLION<br />
For the frequent Malaysian <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="bb6d14c1-e5c2-40fe-b0d6-6ddb7f9570c4" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="444691e4-0a1e-4482-90f4-782475a2579b" grcontextid="traveller:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="69dcc40f-6087-41dd-ada9-f147e3a6940b" id="112a5da9-8014-41e4-ba2e-9eaa4f89ddc6">traveller</span></span>, you should very much apprehensible when it comes to money value. From time to time, 1 million Rupiah can get lower than RM 300, as according to a recent trip by a friend of mine, who changed RM 280 or 290 something for 1 million rupiah. (Besides time, it also depends on the money changer as well, as the changed value is varied over shops). So, it's pretty easier to predict your budget, isn't?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="8facc0c7-cf6a-41ff-909f-a0236dc8b7d5" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="a6e03163-b2c8-407c-81ec-da0512a87362" grcontextid="favourite:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="3d302cc5-2037-47b4-98e2-95cab612b0fd" id="80f6020e-462e-47ef-9a31-ece441f352d6">favourite</span></span> possessions while in Jakarta<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="3d302cc5-2037-47b4-98e2-95cab612b0fd" id="40242617-2ea5-48cb-8aec-41993312f1b0"> :</span> Mizone isotonic drink. Not available in Malaysia. (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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2. 1 HOUR TIME DIFFERENT<br />
This is another thing that you have to adapt once you arrived in any foreign countries. Technically, <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="d60e3f97-9749-4290-91dc-bf7fb6c2473c" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="dfe1d400-3249-45c2-97fc-083a5f10846b" grcontextid="1 hour difference:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="4c00023c-25a7-4ab6-98ea-691d74752c37" id="865fb0db-5f08-46d5-8e0e-9a413ced6941">1 hour difference</span></span> is nothing much, except that you <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="19eb5c4f-a6db-4ce6-92f9-87a56be48b4c" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="dfe1d400-3249-45c2-97fc-083a5f10846b" grcontextid="realised:1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="4c00023c-25a7-4ab6-98ea-691d74752c37" id="2f6518bc-e332-4f75-892a-90b5f0276056">realised</span></span> that 6am is a shiny bright morning, while 6pm is like a dinner time. (Historically, Malaysian peninsular time was same with Jakarta before early 1980's when Dr Mahathir changed it to one hour advance to keep pace with Malaysian Borneo. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="069faa22-12f5-4335-8a40-bda20984ef93" id="f4bfdc6d-3c92-4afe-a7a3-e80e17de558f">Singapore followed</span> the same suit later)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wider roads <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="5778a029-d909-45c8-85c6-6110578e43cd" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="2657d737-ad9e-47f0-913c-847ae90d0e1f" grcontextid="at:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="1b1ccc08-6782-44f4-ab79-941d71105b94" id="182d4012-d738-4147-adae-f8de925b341b">at</span></span> Jakarta Central. <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="46b5b9f8-d3cf-4555-b45b-24138eaa47b4" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="65f81af0-17be-4045-b4b0-6a59b1c1f66e" grcontextid="TransJakarta:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="fca59fc8-b23c-4651-b504-80c1f9906ad2" id="24151d3d-c3b8-4399-bd88-60ce303bac98">TransJakarta</span></span> dedicated lane is located on far left. (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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3. ATM CONVENIENT<br />
For Maybank and CIMB account holders, forget about the exorbitant PLUS charges when you can withdraw right from these banks. Known as BII Maybank and CIMB Niaga, they are among major banks in Indonesia and thus makes them easily available throughout the city (yeah, the fact that I regretted the most was for being stubborn to withdraw money at BRI - where I was charged for around RM20 for a single transaction only!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CIMB Niaga and Maybank Syariah HQ in Jalan Sudirman, Central Jakarta. (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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4. LANGUAGE WISE<br />
Technically, Malay and Indonesian are from the same linguistic group and thus makes both languages are mutually intelligible. For sure, it helps you a lot <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="7f58a430-5608-4ed1-93ac-2a1f6e3b9c19" id="b093cbec-86ba-4cbe-9b2f-44ecc7b68f2c">only but</span> if you are in certain areas and meet the right people in Jakarta. Bear the fact that Jakarta is home to various ethnic groups in Indonesia, stretching from Acehnese to Papuan. As in my case, when I interviewed this one lady (as part of my job there), I barely jotted down anything on my notepad during the session, as she spoke so fast and <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="00d64318-c646-48bf-a971-50a3b01d18de" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="27c3a02a-6012-491f-8ec1-c97b5675ebd6" grcontextid="plus:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="b5b54d42-b952-4276-9ad4-983a5cc3b3cd" id="7903a9cf-d5f5-425a-97ec-0b9f98e4505e">plus</span></span> with her unique accents and vocabulary, I could only use my journalistic skill to predict her words. Language wise, they can easily understand our Malaysian Malay accent, but I can assure you might find it hard to understand them. Luckily, my accompany guy can speak English (as he is a University of Indonesia graduate, attached to the company) and my trip can never be hassle-free without his guidance. And as a part of Asia, Jakarta is also experiencing 'Englishnisation' as more Jakartans can pick up English (especially the front liners) and up to my surprises, English is can be widely seen on the billboards and outdoor advertisements, which sometimes I think a little bit more than what Kuala Lumpur have. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="b95ff29b-8f7a-4241-aca9-cbefbc7b5922" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="67363dc6-4873-4921-8c99-2b1015765aee" grcontextid="billboard:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="0b9c4138-2e6b-44ff-8b90-48b1bad332d5" id="0b09756f-34f9-42d5-9a85-a8cb0465fb6b">billboard</span></span> and outdoor displays at a shopping mall. (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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5. TRAFFIC<br />
Another culture shock that will haunt you during the stay in Jakarta. There's two things that I wish to highlight, the first is<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="54bd4d90-5480-4a74-9c75-58f83c86fd62" id="f05e4e90-fc38-45df-838c-b739b2996494"> :</span> traffic jams or locally known as<i> <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="fc75ca5a-5631-4306-8765-f181346aef09" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="79a69083-0646-4126-a31c-beebece29b4a" grcontextid="macet:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="54bd4d90-5480-4a74-9c75-58f83c86fd62" id="1d01dd44-acf7-4120-84d9-3e9518534660">macet</span></span>. </i>The traffic is very bad throughout the whole day in almost every major roads in Jakarta, except the highways. So, for those who are in a hurry, plan your trip timely, as I don't face it that much due to my hotel close proximity location to any nearby areas. Another thing is honking. Don't be surprised that honking is essential here, as if you are wearing a seat belt before driving. Drivers honk everywhere without having any guilty and offensive feelings, as compared to Malaysia and Singapore, where honking is very very much sensitive thing. So, if you happened to wait for the bus or taxi by the road (as I did), get ready to 'listen' to the great noise pollutant of Jakarta - at <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="63738e60-64d7-4eaf-ad2b-4266d28621d2" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="5c1a0ec0-1bf4-4722-9eb7-b246afaf6d22" grcontextid="anytime:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="b280c92c-4e32-4ad0-81ec-8cd5de2c0674" id="6456e9b7-80e6-4c28-b636-522c63dd87b9">anytime</span></span>!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jakarta traffic before rush hour. (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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6. RICE & FAST FOOD<br />
Rice is the staple food for Asians, and same goes to Indonesians. However, as compared to Malaysia, they put rice a little bit too much, I guess, especially when you mixed it up with western fast food meals. It's not something new in Malaysia, but in Indonesia, a mashed potato and coleslaw is substituted with rice. Can you take it as a KFC meal without them?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Menu selections at local cuisine cafe. (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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7. SMOKING<br />
From the recent fact that I have got, two thirds of adult Indonesians are smokers. So, again, don't be surprised with another 'pollutant' agent that you will accidentally fumed and inhaled whenever in public areas. Besides, cigarettes can be easily found and seen everywhere, including on the billboards.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A billboard I saw before approaching the airport. (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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8. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION<br />
In terms of public transportation, Jakarta is far lacking behind its <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="91d497c3-f8de-45cd-a47e-c1eb2c3807b7" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="6a4f1155-21e5-4613-9778-90c0b516d2a1" grcontextid="neighbours:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="d537996a-0bba-4447-87ce-ca03edabf854" id="e4c4b03d-6a06-4193-827a-cc577d850f34">neighbours</span></span>. But somehow, because of that, the people have become more resilient and innovative instead of waiting the abandon monorail project to be commenced. Besides bus and taxi (taxi is way much better than Kuala Lumpur, as it runs by company and well maintained and kept), you can also use <i><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="7a3ffd24-9b5e-429d-97da-b00be998f4f9" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="258d751a-982e-4a1e-a438-b2c90d470a24" grcontextid="bajaj:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="aaaed778-de4e-4057-9ba5-41d3b26fa937" id="2b8ced1f-a51f-4398-b405-07c680984554">bajaj</span></span></i> (a <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="d76e7001-18ac-4544-b4a1-2fa05ef3c9ff" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="258d751a-982e-4a1e-a438-b2c90d470a24" grcontextid="motorised:1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="aaaed778-de4e-4057-9ba5-41d3b26fa937" id="772c0537-7622-4505-906a-62beb59c1991">motorised</span></span> <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="bb6317f7-fccb-46d8-a1c5-d23d729694af" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="258d751a-982e-4a1e-a438-b2c90d470a24" grcontextid="trishaw:2"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="aaaed778-de4e-4057-9ba5-41d3b26fa937" id="d5f220ea-7cc9-442e-98dd-5a98cd3f56a4">trishaw</span></span>) or <i><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="09241e2c-5f25-4964-afe1-6cff2ccea775" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="258d751a-982e-4a1e-a438-b2c90d470a24" grcontextid="ojek:3"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="aaaed778-de4e-4057-9ba5-41d3b26fa937" id="a29781a7-3374-4d59-81db-5dea7fde756e">ojek</span></span></i> (a motorcycle taxi). As I opted for <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="b4fa39e0-249b-4f20-aff5-563191403a43" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="a3c3f871-f5eb-4ffa-bd6f-c74b736c52e4" grcontextid="bus:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="70b96ac4-93cb-46dc-b990-53337cc01a0e" id="3bc50416-10af-4eb6-b94c-6f9bac0d18b6">bus</span></span>, there are few types of <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="403e2021-77db-4870-a619-ab268de49988" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="a3c3f871-f5eb-4ffa-bd6f-c74b736c52e4" grcontextid="bus:1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="70b96ac4-93cb-46dc-b990-53337cc01a0e" id="9df716d6-92a5-47af-905e-ffe4f1e0d1f3">bus</span></span>, as Trans Jakarta is a <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="82baacb8-484b-49ed-8d51-fc952a12f58e" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="a3c3f871-f5eb-4ffa-bd6f-c74b736c52e4" grcontextid="modernised:2"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="70b96ac4-93cb-46dc-b990-53337cc01a0e" id="1a4106e0-c905-49aa-857e-6a1b7536dcc5">modernised</span></span> bus system with its own dedicated lanes in the middle of the roads, while <i>Kopaja</i> is an old-fashioned bus that can be fetched anywhere, as long as you have the guts to stop the bus!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Interior of <i>Kopaja</i> bus. (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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9. KEY CHAIN?<br />
As usual, a trip would be meaningless without any souvenirs to bring back. And certainly, among the most popular souvenir is <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="42d43db3-d02d-41d0-9f9b-3853e44a9167" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="9aa6aa38-6fc7-4de1-8144-efd20103f7bf" grcontextid="key chain:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="42011de9-b622-485f-8148-75cacf772106" id="ee32491f-9785-48bf-acf5-85c069472d7a">key chain</span></span>. But the ugly truth is, as the term 'key chain' <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="7d8b2ff1-9f81-49be-b275-ba84da5b1223" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="d481c120-e4fc-45e0-aed7-2a37c28f7887" grcontextid="itself:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="46f24d88-eab3-4b0c-ad4e-f4c918e0abec" id="26b9faeb-ed98-4307-af76-254d9cc7a052">itself</span></span> is widely used in Malaysia, the term is never been heard and used by the Jakartans. They just didn't know what key chain is when I asked people around and of course I didn't know what the key chain itself in Indonesian. (<span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="c847e672-fb2b-40c1-a6c9-3b671aed6079" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="fb0b8310-a395-429c-a024-dcedcc8e282f" grcontextid="from:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="89feb43a-5e6c-4e88-94b0-2c4936e5e46d" id="90f8f84e-33c9-4921-814b-79dfca235bad">from</span></span> Google translate, key chain is called <i>gantungan kunci</i>). And what makes it worse, when I couldn't find any decent shops that sell key chains! The same thing happened to my friend on his recent trip there when he couldn't find one after visiting various places, from Mangga Dua to Tanah Abang, you name it! Finally, he found it in Bandung! As for me, I managed to find it in airport shops (which was quite expensive, as I have expected)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tanah Abang Market new extension building. (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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10. RM 50 TAX<br />
Last but not least, a final checklist that you have to remember. Please keep at least RM 50 or RP 150,000 before you planned to spend all the Rupiahs that you left. Yeah, as a friend of mine had reminded me earlier, but unfortunately, I was having around RP 100,000 at that time, but luckily my friend got a spare RM 50 note. I am not aware whether this is a normal practice, but as far as I am concerned, I have never gotten charged when leaving Singapore twice! Or is it practiced by Indonesia only, as part of their income revenue. If it's true, then it would not be a good move to boost foreign tourists receipts to Indonesia. (Yeah, as compared to Malaysia, with the whole population equivalent to Jakarta, can attract a lot more tourists than Indonesia does, as Malaysia is among the world's top 10 tourist destinations - details on my previous post on Malaysia)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Signage to Terminal 2, Jakarta Airport. (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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So, that sums up my 10 things you have got to know or aware when visiting Jakarta. There are few other things too, but these are the significant things that you <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="c608e097-f795-464b-b6e9-8cf98626d34b" id="1b48b5f2-55e6-456d-9642-e11214e7db81">really really</span> have to check out when it comes to Jakarta.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Selamat Datang</i> or <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="83e75db0-5dd4-4854-8fad-59beaa60b39a" id="d062611b-5dff-49bc-8d06-fb4c6421a406">Warmth Welcome</span> roundabout in Central Jakarta. (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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Personally, those four day trips have never been enough for me. But for a first timer like me, it was totally worth it. Definitely, I will keep looking forward to a next trip in the near future, but didn't know when is it yet.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A local performer singing at local stalls at <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="4b040038-ca90-4ebc-8bcf-71f0b2df0eda" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="5ad7fa5f-43b9-4076-b2f4-b320f4a9f70e" grcontextid="Blok M shopping mall:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="9d05f11b-a726-40d1-a46a-7dace89bdbd8" id="cce370f4-db5a-450f-b73f-006e513426b4">Blok M shopping mall</span>. </span>(theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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But somehow, Jakarta has taught me a great lesson that have been imparted to me ever since that, always always always be a grateful Malaysian Malay Muslim. This is a not patriotic notion or what so ever, but rather a lesson for me to appreciate with everything that I have here in Malaysia. As I have seen how hard it was to find a <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="d0844d42-a7cf-43df-ae48-19e87b22ac5f" id="62eda082-a1ec-4ef5-829d-5d99eb03dfb9">good decent</span> life by some of the 13 million Jakartans, from being a pedestrian on-bike vendor to on-street salesman to disguise beggars by the roads to abandon children wandered around and with a lady on-truck vendor who was willing to share her stories. These people were actually the gist of my whole trip in Jakarta!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A stall we had visited at Karet Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta. (theimpianareview.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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<i>Salam Terindah Jakarta!</i>KLAThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09519364132929806003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170762241709680425.post-48459299660662010122013-02-09T10:39:00.002+08:002014-10-10T01:08:38.917+08:00Urban Living Vs Rural LivingAs a country is progressing and developing, it has led to the changes of natural and social landscape that had affected various things as well as the people. Malaysia is no exception as it is now known as among the most advanced developing countries. Nowadays, 60% of Malaysians are city folks while the remainder are still living in rural areas or better known as <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="8b4e3705-3e08-4455-99e7-9323fe833d04" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="ffd36e94-65a6-4e75-b5f1-cd435b9b0b55" grcontextid="kampungs:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="bd2f9210-2b91-4e8d-af2f-1c0b2f92dc8c" id="11fe1570-951b-40de-a2dc-07b2efdc56bd">kampungs</span></span>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The city of Kuala Lumpur, with Kampung Baru in the foreground (bp.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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Due to personal needs and other attracting factors, more and more youngsters from <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="8da167a9-bd4a-4c91-ae7c-ba021d2882a8" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="fd789ad6-0ef2-4794-8b57-935bf0f636ac" grcontextid="kampungs:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="6537fe75-fa1e-429c-ac02-2525cf843cf0" id="19d4c357-a1dd-4aeb-b36f-6f53f5eda227">kampungs</span></span> are migrating to the big Malaysian cities, like Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru or Penang. Some of them decided to settle down after finishing the tertiary level studies, while some of them are just hopping to the cities with or without any qualifications. It is all about exploring and adventuring into a new life in the concrete jungle.<br />
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<span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="bcb0eb43-8482-4d11-a6b1-792025b7b02a" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="87545566-a093-4693-a096-1f90e78f0dc2" grcontextid="To:0">For</span> me, as an urban folk, raising and living up here in the Klang Valley has shaped me into what I am today. There are, indeed, pro's and con's points for living in here, of which have given endless possibilities and opportunities for most people.<br />
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KAMPUNG MEMORY<br />
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I have never had any vivid <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="95cfecd0-9db9-41eb-ba62-b8093e817cf4" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="d0c590dd-0dbc-498c-b4fc-14df84c09536" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="7289b28d-907c-4392-966b-767f250f8480" id="d21d263d-a671-49da-9202-fe306bbee8f5">kampung</span></span> memory up until today. My <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="d2516d83-b9bb-4d11-8816-7f01b473d40f" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="a8c78974-5ca8-4cd9-89ce-b3b4a2ed2374" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="b43e42f2-db7c-4b2d-8c1a-2b49cdda7993" id="6d472a55-7e0c-435a-80dd-b762627b0b98">kampung</span></span> memory was only during the school break when I had chances to balik kampung of my mother's side in Melaka. My parents are from Melaka and they have migrated to Klang Valley since 27 years ago.<br />
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To my childhood understanding, living in <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="4f4cdbbf-b7d1-4d08-873c-3c2122e344bc" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="db5557f2-4639-4b44-b816-02a06384a5d9" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="1b7cd1f6-43f8-4986-a335-57b98a3d0b57" id="25e103da-e418-41d4-90e2-d90895ad287c">kampung</span></span> is a backward and outdated living. It was until I had chances of participating various activities on campus, I started to <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="8e4ee411-ba76-4eb2-85d9-81e11bd90be1" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="4ed8301d-75d6-45d0-a685-54c912f43d6f" grcontextid="realise:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="e30d190e-44ee-4580-aca6-c40ecce08c70" id="0e6a9ca2-19a8-45fb-9c58-6551e18d35f5">realise</span></span> the essence of <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="c1b26437-d8b4-4610-8b7f-6a9591f6c943" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="4ed8301d-75d6-45d0-a685-54c912f43d6f" grcontextid="kampung:1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="e30d190e-44ee-4580-aca6-c40ecce08c70" id="c0072ba1-0163-43cf-b580-2f8e6d70d61d">kampung</span></span> living. It is <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="4dd5e2e9-5a98-435f-93af-efbb60396680" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="305a1e49-f7dc-456b-94fa-4b00cdb364b2" grcontextid="lay:0">laid</span> back lifestyle with great environment experience that can never be found in the cities.<br />
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A typical Malay <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="6cfd510d-def5-4ea2-8672-782b9f848e91" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="d5f71202-bfe5-4b71-9aa3-a1adf338247c" grcontextid="kampungs:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="7065db18-d27d-47ed-898b-4974690bc455" id="8baed096-ed9d-4c1d-807f-0799487ae841">kampungs</span></span> in Malaysia is a living area that largely shaped by the natural and surrounding factors that evolved gradually from a close-knit community upbringing. It is a far different from a FELDA settlement or Chinese new village.<br />
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A KAMPUNG WORLD OF ITS OWN<br />
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A <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="ea6ca124-97de-4417-ba5e-21e8042e9c89" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="a7664030-a093-43a8-ae45-9351c1d7b3e3" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="6d1ceea9-7276-43c5-963a-d62818079d5c" id="15fd2258-2970-4d3e-a887-a1069aecedb2">kampung</span></span> is like any other traditional dwellings around the world. A settlement area that is free of any commercial or money benefited purpose. It is a harmonious living where man blends with the nature seamlessly.<br />
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In Malaysia, besides Malay <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="9ddafd3d-6efa-4c03-9ebd-9ceb898cf3d8" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="bf9e4b87-16bd-443d-bb1c-1ef15d90e4bf" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="8d100ca9-0ff3-49a1-aaa9-09ce659e99b8" id="c0c0eb92-4955-4a26-9a60-48b5bb8af7c1">kampung</span></span>, there are various traditional settlements that can be found. Such as, the Malay fishermen <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="b48f8d26-62b5-4f9c-9f9f-6f199ba97835" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="042c19c4-9df9-4e7a-965e-fa858d4f7b16" grcontextid="kampungs:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="007f684a-c2d1-4c83-8a92-c7aa82cfcf08" id="34232389-507d-42f0-a46d-bd34011cfdb2">kampungs</span></span>, Orang Asli (aborigines) <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="2346fe30-8664-4888-aff2-f232d2fc62d7" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="042c19c4-9df9-4e7a-965e-fa858d4f7b16" grcontextid="kampungs:1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="007f684a-c2d1-4c83-8a92-c7aa82cfcf08" id="477c4686-f12b-46a3-85b3-62870ac2fe56">kampungs</span></span>, Dayak and Kadazan <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="94a03be3-af72-4e24-a2f2-c08a3fa0a36b" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="7bd1c8a9-754b-41ae-b67e-9903328b3519" grcontextid="longhouse:2"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="007f684a-c2d1-4c83-8a92-c7aa82cfcf08" id="b489f1e8-3877-48d7-8e65-c91776aa6ac0">longhouse</span></span> <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="9a380c53-b72c-4b5d-9478-ddfb46260a23" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="042c19c4-9df9-4e7a-965e-fa858d4f7b16" grcontextid="kampungs:3"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="007f684a-c2d1-4c83-8a92-c7aa82cfcf08" id="33eb8730-3d87-4cd2-b1f2-47b2ce8767e8">kampungs</span></span> and <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="e9af4e64-3b18-4353-92fd-b5294c1c53bb" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="042c19c4-9df9-4e7a-965e-fa858d4f7b16" grcontextid="kampung:4"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="007f684a-c2d1-4c83-8a92-c7aa82cfcf08" id="e62984c1-e992-4429-bb06-229e5dc29234">kampung</span></span> air (water village).<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nXlCh8PEJQA/UFFvg_eJlqI/AAAAAAAAN-A/qlGJuUaKuiw/s1600/perkampungan+orang+asli.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nXlCh8PEJQA/UFFvg_eJlqI/AAAAAAAAN-A/qlGJuUaKuiw/s320/perkampungan+orang+asli.jpg" height="216" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An Orang Asli <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="d3edc7bb-3f29-4949-8cde-f4c4a02aba66" id="8328b524-3778-481f-be3a-2bede8918ad1">kampung</span> in Cameron Highlands (bp.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.i-kgbaru.com/userfiles/image/bangi-4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://www.i-kgbaru.com/userfiles/image/bangi-4.JPG" height="152" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Chinese new village (www.i-kgbaru.com)</td></tr>
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A common feature that can be traced on these <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="2875c30f-7d05-488f-9ead-e215512ef25e" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="907bcecf-7270-4331-b412-0dcb2d2843c9" grcontextid="kampungs:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="6dd3d25e-03c7-4be8-bdbb-9544f1d2eb9b" id="289546bc-8036-49ff-85de-fe7fe81d31f8">kampungs</span></span> is the housing or dwelling areas that shaped by the natural, social and economic and factors. Somehow, it is a reflection of the lifestyle of the people and their daily activities.<br />
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A PERFECT KAMPUNG<br />
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A <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="2715ea1a-3703-4a1f-8b43-18648573bdcb" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="129c6ef7-5b94-4344-8596-936b0d53c7d0" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="d2ca618c-5301-4fde-972a-bcacb4259f91" id="1ad539db-5bfc-4ca9-814f-b0d047e6b924">kampung</span></span> would normally <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="7b889aa3-7322-478d-b940-f3a1e5fd25ff" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="129c6ef7-5b94-4344-8596-936b0d53c7d0" grcontextid="located:1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="d2ca618c-5301-4fde-972a-bcacb4259f91" id="ede7e989-b1dd-4ed8-8f76-ba70381cb0e9">located</span></span> in the off skirt of towns or cities. It is quite rare to find a traditional town Malay <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="59f2603d-004d-410b-a376-af8b701c552b" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="5051ec9d-b3a3-4017-8fb1-a28d003ede77" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="7cc11d0e-90e1-4684-853a-3a33cdc7be45" id="106c7a75-26bc-4d46-ac7b-02e1ea197505">kampung</span></span>, unless it is a new resettlement area or the <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="0de43baa-dc5f-432d-9768-5ce446434ec7" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="5051ec9d-b3a3-4017-8fb1-a28d003ede77" grcontextid="kampung:1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="7cc11d0e-90e1-4684-853a-3a33cdc7be45" id="6b4d4f8a-07ed-4d37-9aab-a561e860e087">kampung</span></span> itself was built prior to the town establishment, of which in this case, the <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="11cece82-eb01-48bd-b6fa-bfa6e9b61bed" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="5051ec9d-b3a3-4017-8fb1-a28d003ede77" grcontextid="kampung:2"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="7cc11d0e-90e1-4684-853a-3a33cdc7be45" id="ef7279ce-880f-4f26-8f0f-f69fee9506ca">kampung</span></span> grows together with the town. A good example would be Kampung Baru in Kuala Lumpur or Kampung Morten in Melaka.<br />
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For most <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="9a69ea3e-6f67-4924-af3d-0251e3767205" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="a253ee72-f10b-41c2-8197-6ad00a905034" grcontextid="kampungs:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="b4527913-3be0-4fbb-820a-b8e212dec5a7" id="742b6c29-72a8-41b8-bfc7-87ad52dadd4f">kampungs</span></span>, normally it would be situated nearby the river. River is a great water body that is not only providing the raw water sources, but also the most important means of transportation that connects people to other areas. Perak <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="b2f8756f-1253-42a6-8d79-2a9e7ea6078e" id="cf6f5264-7555-4456-9147-c8be77466075">River for</span> instance, is the best example of how it helps the people to get connected from various areas in Perak. Until today, you can see many <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="f7ec23c8-d2cb-4ee2-85d4-072fa9c76829" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="cb8790c2-3112-4416-8221-e68a359b5f60" grcontextid="kampungs:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="7fe8ef56-1422-4237-b29b-f6a08fe3ec32" id="391600f5-b8e6-4e71-85fa-f6a75f5f1301">kampungs</span></span> situated on the river <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="7fe8ef56-1422-4237-b29b-f6a08fe3ec32" id="3a50d56e-2432-4a5b-b733-51545068cfa0">banks including</span> the royal town, Kuala Kangsar.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Malay <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="3b6fd387-3cdd-4669-acea-90fc2759039a" id="55f71415-ef03-47df-aa06-39541f0dbba8">kampung</span> in Sarawak, Malaysia (trekearth.com)</td></tr>
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Besides river, a natural lake is an uncommon water body in Malaysia. I can hardly find any <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="5f4a32ae-8373-4cac-94ed-5e7cf8c754b3" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="2229aa26-fd42-41e6-b504-4fd72567de9d" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="e9014893-e986-4df6-ba58-bddc64c2b115" id="8756e9ff-ceba-4130-b462-11e2da4d8349">kampung</span></span> nearby freshwater lake in Malaysia. However, the best example would be the traditional Cambodian village (also known as <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="ba3bbfe9-0981-4e78-a300-4ead0211104a" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="a0f3c556-9489-46f4-818d-a3dd19f4a1b0" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="247e03af-6c27-4d39-b19e-bf6c3f758d13" id="70aca99b-d47a-470f-8d86-1652072f15b5">kampung</span></span>) in Tonle Sap Lake, that connects to Mekong River.<br />
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A Malay <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="24c1b347-08ed-4a6d-a5ab-a3b11b81811d" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="8137c331-6fc7-4b82-b00d-c3525aeade48" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="0ec54a4c-9fe7-4b84-a908-efaa86698272" id="ff2415cc-5e8d-42e6-b6df-ae201c4366c7">kampung</span></span> usually consists of several traditional houses that built on its on compound or land areas. <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="2c055f88-555e-489a-9493-4f5e3e74acd9" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="284b671c-43fd-4cec-87cf-9d006cd90d85" grcontextid="On:0">In</span> my previous post, I have discussed briefly on how a house was built according to local customs. The compound <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="de78839d-e2e0-4865-a5cc-deb10248600e" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="b26708d3-3921-4a30-ab09-9b3a20ecad4d" grcontextid="land marks:0">land marks</span> the clear differences between a Malay <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="405b4a67-81b9-4d6f-9f1c-ecbdf048acf8" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="b5736494-35ed-4e3d-aa59-244fea9bef6b" grcontextid="kampung:1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="7ef37a4c-e9d0-4607-bb33-9af8da0c980e" id="a2649535-65e6-495a-bdf4-f6a6e56b7371">kampung</span></span> and Orang Asli <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="d345861a-ce8e-48a6-8cc2-291a319dd03a" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="b5736494-35ed-4e3d-aa59-244fea9bef6b" grcontextid="kampung:2"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="7ef37a4c-e9d0-4607-bb33-9af8da0c980e" id="ea286d74-340a-4b80-b1a0-8e889e23d039">kampung</span></span> in Peninsular Malaysia.<br />
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For Orang Asli <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="57e65085-c7b3-4112-a533-d1223dbf6d73" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="293b4b6c-db38-41d8-9b6d-1aa523340bd6" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="76c97460-e79c-4266-be6d-46a9c8aa72b2" id="ebacd17f-377b-463f-ab05-a293ec6628c0">kampung</span></span>, the absence of compound areas due to the nature of their lives previously. They lived temporarily and migrate to other areas after a certain period of time. And it is often located far <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="6bbc3c51-8c26-48d2-9f47-251909344841" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="222dca64-982b-40d1-ac20-f85074942f13" grcontextid="off set:0">off set</span> than the Malay kampungs.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig7eFIYyDU3nvcu7INnnlD5uzbh70acV10DgYvuC4L4wN_bh4iSKmxzAhSisYTjrd42NUQT0YJAk6rv5cSV9SmKZ0TOB6TmsbpVW54666fF8LFsO350EumA1pizULjOpikdZM3-Dp1xS8/s640/sgruil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig7eFIYyDU3nvcu7INnnlD5uzbh70acV10DgYvuC4L4wN_bh4iSKmxzAhSisYTjrd42NUQT0YJAk6rv5cSV9SmKZ0TOB6TmsbpVW54666fF8LFsO350EumA1pizULjOpikdZM3-Dp1xS8/s320/sgruil.jpg" height="203" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view of hilly <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="89dd8211-4972-4a71-9f74-ddba2299ae9a" id="b605c858-888e-444e-94a6-3298056422e3">kampung</span>, inhabited by Orang Asli (bp.blogspot.com)</td></tr>
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ECONOMIC FACTOR<br />
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Recently, I have had a short trip to Melaka to attend my <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="70177fa7-4c37-4175-ae9f-8cd02956a044" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="49580c2c-6ffe-4966-8865-1171b2d4ceba" grcontextid="cousins':0">cousin's</span> engagement. En route to my <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="1c0c9c95-5a23-44e9-8a07-d6b2b8aa57b8" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="55d2d4fc-a2ce-467e-9450-27aa15185d40" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="a281034d-c6cb-4c8b-af98-c1ee741e45ee" id="6dd3a539-9bbc-43b9-8bd9-603a4238eef9">kampung</span></span> in Alor Gajah, up to my surprises, I have stumbled upon a few rice fields along the road. It was interesting to see few green rice fields, even though relatively small, but nicely fitted in between the <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="dc976fe0-1782-41fb-a40c-4ecc48742c37" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="8e51cda2-8fea-4fed-a93c-1b40ac93dc98" grcontextid="kampung:0"></span><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="dc976fe0-1782-41fb-a40c-4ecc48742c37" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="8e51cda2-8fea-4fed-a93c-1b40ac93dc98" grcontextid="kampung:0"></span><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="dc976fe0-1782-41fb-a40c-4ecc48742c37" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="8e51cda2-8fea-4fed-a93c-1b40ac93dc98" grcontextid="kampung:0"></span><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="dc976fe0-1782-41fb-a40c-4ecc48742c37" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="8e51cda2-8fea-4fed-a93c-1b40ac93dc98" grcontextid="kampung:0"></span><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="dc976fe0-1782-41fb-a40c-4ecc48742c37" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="8e51cda2-8fea-4fed-a93c-1b40ac93dc98" grcontextid="kampung:0"></span><span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="dc976fe0-1782-41fb-a40c-4ecc48742c37" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="8e51cda2-8fea-4fed-a93c-1b40ac93dc98" grcontextid="kampung:0">kampung</span><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="639d0b4f-2b80-40d9-87ec-260f87365f03" id="272ea2a8-7109-4544-8c2a-9f1999a223da"> houses</span>, shops and electrical cable towers, right in the state of Melaka!<br />
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Rice is among Malaysian crops that still being yielded commercially. As a part of Asia, rice is the most important sources of food for Malaysians. Rice has consumed on every morning, afternoon and evening at daily basis.<br />
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A <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="2ef46f8d-9b8c-4544-8682-37438236c162" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="cb51d5da-3228-4a89-bf4a-417cabb85554" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="63841c68-60aa-4e3e-9727-3e3b7882603c" id="4c187c68-c1b8-4843-a3f6-f233471dee13">kampung</span></span> with rice field is among the places where you can find a spectacular scenic view in Malaysia. A wide yellow-greenish field, soothed with breezy wind, with the therapeutic sound of cooling water, flows across the field from the hills and mountains - gives the perfect backdrop for a Malay traditional house, which stands in the midst of these nature wonders.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of hilly paddy fields in <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="ef5418c3-9977-46bb-95cf-e63533f0e86b" id="8f81cb8a-9df9-40e6-9b46-160c76106acf">kampung</span> (upload.wikimedia.org)</td></tr>
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Naturally, the house is located in the middle of the field, whereas the rice field becomes the large compound area <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="4ba90a7b-1819-414d-a662-c8041a95aa68" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="04c97ab2-972a-4828-b301-cfe8cb53a1ef" grcontextid="for:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="84f8e4f8-9a86-4e50-8366-d51e75751e44" id="937f0ec5-90a6-408d-932a-4b7efb5fc3c7">for</span></span> the house. Sometimes, few houses are located together within the same compound area. The house is then connected to the main road or lane, which cuts across the field.<br />
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Besides rice field, as Malaysia is <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="74a9b852-67c0-4774-8042-0e9fbcb5cce9" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="fb6fd1f6-3c69-46af-b4fb-c141f8a27ee8" grcontextid="industrialising:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="d5fea322-fab1-44f4-b5bc-041905c2caf8" id="60b9b0d1-aa89-4b8d-8542-a5358e6dd5c4">industrialising</span></span>, other crops are introduced in the <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="d60d4497-edce-4ecf-a762-33af01bb0fe9" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="fb6fd1f6-3c69-46af-b4fb-c141f8a27ee8" grcontextid="kampung:1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="d5fea322-fab1-44f4-b5bc-041905c2caf8" id="570b0b20-12ef-48b8-8dba-30df76e4260b">kampung</span></span>. The most popular today would be the palm oil and rubber tree. Other crops, including pineapple, sugar cane, tapioca, banana and etc.<br />
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KAMPUNG TODAY<br />
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As an <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="817cf4ea-76b4-416d-8415-1d04c43d31f9" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="7935073b-5d42-490e-8cf4-3c65c83ed7d8" grcontextid="urbanite:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="fd8fe07f-e88f-4037-bdb5-e89e94d3259a" id="8345ca87-3759-4d1f-a0fa-cf3ec70d9765">urbanite</span></span> who never had any experience living in a <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="a41f7378-781e-4cb4-93a7-09e9d05fb389" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="7935073b-5d42-490e-8cf4-3c65c83ed7d8" grcontextid="kampung:1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="fd8fe07f-e88f-4037-bdb5-e89e94d3259a" id="7016c3a6-9d05-4fac-aa63-24828b86c506">kampung</span></span>, it is such a great loss for me personally. Yeah, during my tertiary and even working life now, I met few people who hailed from <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="6b908c06-a1b9-4ed0-be0d-14f94bd589f4" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="00146a84-a8cd-426b-a83a-0f03a05fd75b" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="3c077318-08dd-4ab3-9795-8844c3ed9211" id="a0895de9-136c-4838-b9eb-8bae6835967b">kampung</span></span>. As I listened to their stories, it was quite fascinated by how they spent their childhood times.<br />
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Playing with friends at <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="d590adc3-ee71-431b-b389-0d1f7d1103d3" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="6452a4a6-9e5f-40d0-8dab-2c8b92c8165c" grcontextid="riverbank:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="6aa3d67d-bb19-4f47-a0a1-eb778a948444" id="5138da30-c99f-494b-addc-35516442f00e">riverbank</span></span>, playing kites in paddy field, catching fish at <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="699ffd5a-4950-4d43-b991-832acaf85b83" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="6452a4a6-9e5f-40d0-8dab-2c8b92c8165c" grcontextid="pond:1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="6aa3d67d-bb19-4f47-a0a1-eb778a948444" id="74c8b7ea-783d-49ce-85d2-0868730a846c">pond</span></span> and river and so on. These are things that might be alien to most of us. Something that can never be found and revived in our modern urban <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="461465bc-d6b9-4f1c-ab8a-dc3e955f4dca" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="d06c5d06-0b9f-4cdc-834f-f84ace9598ea" grcontextid="neighbourhood:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="9d5c3a25-ba24-4b09-a64e-a24bb1dcc12a" id="e0c1c63a-700f-4d54-a4f3-85daf3f1499b">neighbourhood</span></span> today.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A vast and green scenery of a <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="fab61fb2-1557-4783-9142-fd4be063308e" id="25b8fcd2-b5de-48ba-89a6-fc8eb12adee0">kampung</span> paddy field (flickr.com)</td></tr>
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It is something that we can always <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="1ba4c900-1367-47a2-8e1a-855b5ad4500b" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="850abc9e-ac6e-4979-8c29-b4dd2455bd13" grcontextid="watched:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="44fe185c-6459-4d73-936d-4a0449fe7f31" id="0caa7f20-084c-4434-b75f-93e12a882de5">watched</span></span> and witnessed on the screen. Shows like Kampung Boy, Upin & Ipin are good shows that portrayed the <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="bdd5d9c5-ce1a-42b0-b16a-5cf76c28c775" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="3f96edd3-ed2f-432f-87c4-ca41f00b9270" grcontextid="lay:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="27ac2f0d-2b4a-4f44-9d75-9baa7f343921" id="99f9d25e-d326-4b69-a49d-fbd62cc01061">lay</span></span> back and traditional lifestyle. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="bdffb8cc-337a-4882-8bb0-67ff072daee2" id="ca2811ed-a192-4f53-8b81-f3bb97a9b77c">Well at</span> least, it is being documented for our young and future generations to feel and experience (maybe not <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="1d81dbf1-1009-40c6-9c97-0a352714de5f" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="2ee42306-8fb3-485e-9bda-6805f278b1b5" grcontextid="kinad:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="bdffb8cc-337a-4882-8bb0-67ff072daee2" id="144fb1e7-a53a-4c26-92a5-e4b2a111d430">kinad</span></span> first hand experience, but it's much better than none, isn't?).<br />
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SO, WHAT'S NEXT?<br />
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There is no definite answer on how the <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="fe18a546-bd69-4f38-abc3-767ad666bc28" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="4e5abc9d-2180-46d5-8a3c-2ca02b95e9e3" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="fc00d6ef-a5a1-4af6-a99c-f9a309dea28b" id="35b11edd-8300-4a38-bf3a-40e7cbe89f4a">kampung</span></span> would look alike in the near future. <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="d635ac35-ea14-4252-a8bd-19a286210efb" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="8c76d0d5-be73-449e-9380-2d75736bf56c" grcontextid="as:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="6d73d029-74d8-4483-a839-a085872a0209" id="2f589728-1bd1-4893-a068-7988a8f93748">as</span></span> the rapid <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="d5b2d50a-196f-4677-81f6-7b4cdea76e17" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="8c76d0d5-be73-449e-9380-2d75736bf56c" grcontextid="urbanisation:1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="6d73d029-74d8-4483-a839-a085872a0209" id="fc8ea9ae-39e5-4ba1-9630-66e345291dd0">urbanisation</span></span> process happening in Malaysia, sooner or later, <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="471e1cb1-ce2a-4cf1-adf1-f8662dc0f08a" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="8c76d0d5-be73-449e-9380-2d75736bf56c" grcontextid="kampung:2"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="6d73d029-74d8-4483-a839-a085872a0209" id="fdb12734-fde0-4974-b61c-ebb972d81dc9">kampung</span></span> will become extinct as what has happened in Singapore, the only city state in the Malay world that has no <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="97b13868-ec28-4a90-b416-2882a0462309" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="8c76d0d5-be73-449e-9380-2d75736bf56c" grcontextid="kampung:3"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="6d73d029-74d8-4483-a839-a085872a0209" id="763356df-af19-459f-8b53-d326b9695dd6">kampung</span></span>!<br />
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It is true that <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="e20367af-24ed-4289-a082-588fb32966f7" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="6464d805-895d-4aed-b1fe-13696d96c504" grcontextid="urbanisation:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="b2db4792-c764-46f6-b530-3aa4e2a49520" id="36b1c751-2bc0-4de8-b080-9604b0037f4a">urbanisation</span></span> and <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="ecd5469c-c8dc-4899-ad43-8a665799026e" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="6464d805-895d-4aed-b1fe-13696d96c504" grcontextid="modernisation:1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="b2db4792-c764-46f6-b530-3aa4e2a49520" id="0a44124e-c5d7-4a2d-8df9-f3c5c963dd32">modernisation</span></span> can never be avoided. But somehow, there should be a place where a <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="a23554a0-ad49-4a4f-861e-1ae93c401c30" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="5dc689ca-8967-4b4c-8b62-0cfde2958c8f" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="82c741d5-56ee-4174-a9df-2f8b49f60b3b" id="66f1e7fe-c717-4e3d-929f-318ac8f946d2">kampung</span></span> is still preserved. Take a closer look on Kampung Baru, the only Malay <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_noSuggestion GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="f7bc8698-ee1f-421a-ab65-bf67258aa503" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="27581372-e67b-49c1-9a6b-7b684b3257c5" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="055300a1-d80c-43ee-9773-22ff8bf62fe5" id="823d8caf-d077-42d3-9fdc-6b96cf0b41ac">kampung</span></span> left in the city of Kuala Lumpur. From my point of view, Kampung Baru <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="4006efdb-6875-4337-89df-8692e48c5c62" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="3e1718cb-1600-4764-bd40-82ce8a93eefc" grcontextid="should left:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="9ba76d5d-03d3-420c-aebf-d6c2b1a80a9e" id="5938da74-d885-40b3-9614-076f3c342797">should left</span></span> it as it is. However, there should be a legislative control of how it was developed, in terms of the housings, streets, public areas, landmarks and so on. A perfect <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="5bba0e19-57bc-4e74-a376-bdd7de4b1ff8" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="bb53bee9-f5eb-468c-908c-f01522326186" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="bd676e22-4ddd-4f7f-b4ab-806e84ec31e6" id="8c4acf70-bf8f-46fd-8db8-07fc8283edf8">kampung</span></span> would be look like a miniature park like Mini Malaysia in Melaka, where traditional Malay house architecture is being preserved as it is.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/aBhwiAOg7jl9zACoCLHVvg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/248/2013/01/17/Photo-1--Kampung-Baru--silde-show-jpg_065532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/aBhwiAOg7jl9zACoCLHVvg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/248/2013/01/17/Photo-1--Kampung-Baru--silde-show-jpg_065532.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wooden houses of Kampung Baru, with skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur in the background (yimg.com)</td></tr>
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It would be such a hefty task to do so, but alternatively, a <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="5982d4d2-7f11-4b8f-960d-8931cd9643ab" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="ea5cc6f2-675f-4526-8030-67f4519fbe86" grcontextid="kampung:0"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="1b74e19d-81ef-4936-bd09-09934d601445" id="1d27965c-d76d-4dc9-afa8-b1e57607e2bd">kampung</span></span> would be a <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="575b841b-f7ba-43b9-8f58-7a38eaa73f7e" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="ea5cc6f2-675f-4526-8030-67f4519fbe86" grcontextid="kampung:1"><span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="1b74e19d-81ef-4936-bd09-09934d601445" id="c9c1db27-9682-4572-951e-37701870dcca">kampung</span></span> not only because of the house design. But it is a natural culmination of how people, culture and nature blend together seamlessly.<br />
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<br />KLAThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09519364132929806003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170762241709680425.post-19218378043473254942012-12-06T21:52:00.000+08:002013-02-09T08:45:49.410+08:00Malaysia At The Top of The World<i>Selamat Datang</i> (Welcome) !<br />
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For this time around, the post is not on architecture, but merely about it. Somehow, the thing is suddenly cropped up on my mind and I am likely to share about it. It is about my beloved country named Malaysia. . .<br />
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Every single man on this planet must belongs to some ethnics and countries. The 7 billion people on this planet are living and working at certain territories and countries. In fact, no people is stateless and race-less. It is something that God has given for us to appreciate and get to know each other well, isn't?<br />
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For those who did not know, I am a Malaysian. A multi-racial country located right in the heart of Southeast Asia and bordering Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines. That shows how centrally and strategically Malaysia is located.<br />
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I have to admit that previously I am not pretty much into patriotism. And I believe some younger Malaysians do as well. But hey, no country is perfect either. Somehow, I realised how much grateful I am to be born and live here in this land, as compared to some other countries.<br />
So, even though it is no longer August (31st August is Malaysian Independence Day), I have something to share on the things that should always make us proud born and breed as Malaysians! <i>Malaysia Boleh! </i>(Malaysia Can Do!)<br />
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Below is the list of rankings and achievements of Malaysia (or Kuala Lumpur, the capital city) of the world / international level, divided in various areas:<br />
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1.Geography and Natural Element<br />
2. Infrastructure and Man Made Elements<br />
3. Economics<br />
4. Culture and Social<br />
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Here are some quick info on Malaysia :<br />
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The Official Seal of the Federation of Malaysia</div>
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Official Name : Federation of Malaysia<br />
Capital City : Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya (administrative)<br />
Area Size : 330,000 sqkm<br />
Population : 28 million<br />
Demographic : Malays and <i>Bumiputera</i> or the natives (majority), Chinese, Indian, Eurasians, Others<br />
Languages : <i>Bahasa Melayu</i> or Malay Language (official), English Language, Chinese Languages, Tamil Language<br />
Religions : Islam (official), Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity<br />
Independence : 31st August 1957 from United Kingdom<br />
Establishment : 16th Sept 1963 consists of Malaya Peninsular, Sabah and Sarawak to form Malaysia<br />
Territories : 11 states and 2 federal territories in Peninsular Malaysia and 2 states and 1 federal territory in East Malaysia (Borneo)<br />
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The Malaysian Flag a.k.a. <i>Jalur Gemilang</i> (Stripes of Glory)</div>
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1. <b>Geography and Natural Element</b><br />
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130 - The world's oldest tropical rain forest - 130 million years<br />
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1 - The world's longest strait, Strait of Malacca and named after one of its states, Melaka<br />
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1 - The world's most bio diverse water cum the world's top dive destination, Sipadan Island by MSN<br />
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1 - The world's largest cave chamber, the Sarawak Chamber in Gunung Mulu (Mount Mulu) National Park<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's oldest virgin forests within a city, Bukit Nanas (Nanas Hill) Forest Reserve in Kuala Lumpur<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's sweetest and most sublime beaches, the beach in Perhentian Island by Lonely Planet<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's national geopark, the Langkawi Geopark by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation<br />
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8 - 8 of the world's top 10 animal encounters, the synchronous fireflies in Selangor River by the National Geographic<br />
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9 - 9 of 10 world's top 10 beaches, the Datai Bay beach in Langkawi Island by the National Geographic<br />
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12 - 1 of 12 world's mega diverse countries by Conservation International<br />
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- The world's smallest elephant, the Borneo pygmy elephant in Sabah<br />
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2. <b>Infrastructure and Man Made Elements</b><br />
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1 - The world's first intelligent garden city, the Malaysian federal government administrative city of Putrajaya<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's first smart cities, the hub of Multimedia Super Corridor, Cyberjaya<br />
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1 - The world's most advanced low-carbon mega-city cum world's first smart metropolis, Iskandar Malaysia region in Johor<br />
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1 - The world's tallest twin buildings, the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur by Council on Tall Builing and Urban Habitat and Guinness World Records<br />
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1 - The world's first, longest and only multi purpose tunnel, the Smart Tunnel in Kuala Lumpur<br />
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1 - The world's largest religious dome structure cum the world's tallest group of mosque <i>minarets</i> (towers), the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam<br />
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1 - The world's largest hotel, the First World Hotel in Genting Highlands<br />
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1 - The world's first destination for luxury hotel chains, Harrods Hotel in Kuala Lumpur<br />
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1 - The world's largest covered bird park, the KL Bird Park in Kuala Lumpur<br />
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1 - The world's first integrated bio-methionine and thiochemicals plant in Kerteh<br />
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1 - The world's first integrated lobster aquaculture park in Semporna<br />
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1 - The world's tallest indoor tube slide, LeX Slide in Subang Jaya<br />
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1 - The world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Sunway Lagoon<br />
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1 - The world's largest vortex water ride in Sunway Lagoon<br />
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1 - The world's largest man-made surf beach in Sunway Lagoon<br />
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1 - The world's first Waterplexx 5D in Sunway Lagoon<br />
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1 - The world's first on-board biometric immigration checks at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Low Cost Carrier Terminal in Sepang<br />
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1 - The world's best international convention hotel, The One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya by the International Hotel Awards 2012<br />
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1 - The world's first airport with Green Globe 21 certificate, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport<br />
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1 - The world's first one stop centre for government agencies, services and business, the Urban Transformation Centre throughout Malaysia<br />
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1 - The world's fastest cable car and 1 of the world's top 10 funiculars and cable cars, the Genting Skyway in Genting Highlands by the National Geographic<br />
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1 - The world's most scenic cable car ride, the Panorama Cable Car in Langkawi Island by the Environmental Graffiti<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's top performing arts centre, the <i>Istana Budaya</i> (Cultural Palace) in Kuala Lumpur<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's most challenging and best motor racing circuits, the Sepang International Circuit in Sepang<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's best airports, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang<br />
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2 - 2 of the world's heritage cities, George Town and Melaka by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation and Organisation of World Heritage Cities<br />
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2 - 2 of the world's top 10 greatest mansions and grand houses, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in George Town by Lonely Planet<br />
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3 - 3 of the world's top 10 largest shopping malls, which are located in Kuala Lumpur ( 1 Utama and Sunway Pyramid in Petaling Jaya, Mid Valley Megamall in Bangsar)<br />
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3 - 3 of the world's most bizarre hotel, the Seaventures Dive Resort, Sipadan Island by Trip Advisor<br />
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7 - 7 of the world's tallest telecommunication towers, the Kuala Lumpur Tower by World Federation of Great Towers<br />
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4 - 4 of the world's top 10 hideaways and inns, the Pangkor Laut Resort in Pangkor Island by the National Geographic<br />
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8 - 8 of the world's top 10 child-friendly airport, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine<br />
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8 - 8 of the world's top 10 city skylines, the Kuala Lumpur skyline by Reuters / Yahoo Travel<br />
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10 - 10 of the world's top 10 cities to have most buildings above 100 meters, Kuala Lumpur by Council on Tall Builing and Urban Habitat<br />
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11 - 11 of the world's top 20 biggest stadiums, the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur<br />
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1 - The world's biggest palm oil producer<br />
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1 - The world's largest large scale cave tin-mining in Wang Kelian, Perlis<br />
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3 - 3 of the world's largest initial public offering (IPO) venue 2012, the Bursa Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur<br />
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18 - 18 of 135 of the world's ranking of ease doing business by the International Finance Corporation 2012 <br />
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25 - 25 of the world's top 30 most competitive countries by Global Competitiveness Report 2012-2013<br />
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1 - The world's best airline cabin staff, the Malaysia Airlines by World Airlines Awards 2012<br />
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1 - The world's first country to introduce intelligent citizenship identification card, MyKad that incorporates both photo identification and fingerprint biometric data on an in-built computer chip embedded in a piece of plastic<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's top Muslim tourists destination by DinarStandard<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's best high teas, the E&O's tea room at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel, George Town by Lonely Planet<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's best festivals, the Thaipusam by Lonely Planet<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's best breads, the Malaysian <i>roti canai</i> by Lonely Planet<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's top medical adventure destinations by Lonely Planet<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's top 11 best street foods, <i>Murtabak</i> by Lonely Planet<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's top food menu, the Penang <i>Nasi Goreng</i> (Fried Rice) by Lonely Planet<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's best-value destinations in 2010 by Lonely Planet<br />
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1 - 1 of the world's top 10 countries in 2010 by Lonely Planet<br />
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2 - 2 of the world's top 10 cheapest countries to visit by Yahoo Travel<br />
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4 - 4 of the world's top 10 best shopping cities, Kuala Lumpur by CNN<br />
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4 - 4 of the world's most dedicated workforce by Expedia's 2012 Vacation Deprivation Survey <br />
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6 - 6 of the world's best shopping destinations, Kuala Lumpur by The Globe Shopper Index<br />
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9 - 9 of the world's top 10 regions in 2012, the Malaysian Borneo of Sabah and Sarwak by Lonely Planet<br />
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9 - 9 of the world's top 10 international tourism destinations by World Tourism Organisation<br />
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9 - 9 of the world's top 10 halal tourism destinations by Yahoo Travel<br />
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10 - 10 of the world's top 15 friendliest countries by HSBC’s Expat Explorer Survey<br />
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10 - 10 of the world's top 10 best countries for food, together with Indonesia by Lonely Planet<br />
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20 - 20 of the world's global peace index ranking by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)<br />
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- The world's lowest death rate of respiratory diseases, together with Qatar<br />
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Thus, these are the facts and info that you should know about Malaysia. Believe it or not, this small country has lots to offer, more than just meet the eye. After all, I am proud to be part of this country.<br />
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And this all thanks to the leadership and wisdom of the leaders. There are good and bad criticism about them, but then, look at what they have turned this country into, as compared to others. Due to the economic prosperity, Malaysia has become the 'magnet' country attracting foreign workers as far as from South Asia and Africa, including the neighbouring South East Asia.<br />
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As a Muslim, being grateful is something that always been encouraged and reminded every single time. I am indeed, very much thankful to live here, granted with a good family and friends, exciting career and a great lifestyle on this blissful land named Malaysia . .<br />
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p/s : Thanks for reading. This post has nothing to do with any political motives or upcoming political landscape in Malaysia, but a factual post with genuine feelings of the writer towards his beloved country. Should you have anything to share or say about the post, feel free to leave your comments below.<br />
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<br />KLAThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09519364132929806003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170762241709680425.post-87994285652336257842012-11-12T00:04:00.000+08:002013-11-07T09:12:54.173+08:00Malaysian Architecture Feature List<span class="GingerNoCheckStart"></span>For those who have never been to Malaysia, this tropical nation has some architectural appeal that might be interesting for you to explore<span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="0133b83f-100f-473d-9cf3-931c26fea474" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="06bee7ab-ed11-4227-a08e-0954b0834538" grcontextid=".:0">.</span>The multicultural identity of Malaysia makes it hard to portray the right features of a 'truly' Malaysian architecture. However, the buildings are designed with hybrid features that make each building unique on its own. Whether it is the Malay, Tropical, Oriental, Indian or Arabic, the design influence sometimes is rather nonidentical.
Below is the list of ten buildings with significant architectural features in Malaysia that I have picked up based on my personal observations and findings. Happy reading ;)<br />
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1. Digi HQ, Shah Alam, Selangor :
The green vertical <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="1d257598-7678-46b3-b38e-fe2234e4fa6f" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="b00b220b-75b3-41b3-8ba4-3b83f8e2eaa8" grcontextid="planters':0">planters'</span> box is the unique feature of the latest Ken Yeang's signature design. A smart energy efficient building is the extension of current Digi HQ in Shah Alam
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2. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur :
The premier MICE venue in the heart of KL. The edge curvy diamond shape roof adds another <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="2dbdc950-bfdc-4045-9c8c-2872066d1cbd" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="d6a5ed44-ac30-48e9-9b97-92f4863c61d0" grcontextid="variety:0">variety</span> of KL skyline
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3. Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Kuala Lumpur :
The only hall dedicated for musical performances in Malaysia, DFP is the home of MPO and regarded as among the world's best
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4. Raja Tun Uda State Library, Shah Alam, Selangor :
The latest attraction of Shah Alam. The library building is designed to meet the needs of the public reads from print and digital sources
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The masterpiece of Malaysia's very own eco-sustainable architect, Dr Ken Yeang. Built in the early 1990's, the principle and physical design of the building is way ahead of other buildings in its period.
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6. Tuanku Mizan Mosque (Steel Mosque), Putrajaya :
The natural ventilation cooling system is deliberately applied throughout the mosque complex makes the airy and cooling internal spaces
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7. National Science Centre, Kuala Lumpur :
The odd circular dome topped building makes it stand on its own from the top of the hill
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The new benchmark in public building design in Malaysia. The design connects both interior and outdoor spaces seamlessly
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9. Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur :
The rich Islamic arts and culture are fully portrayed around and within the building. A perfect example of the cross influence of Islamic and contemporary architecture
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10. Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur :
Malaysia's very own icon that garnered worldwide attention. Currently holds records of the world's tallest twin building and a great invention of the skybridge.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1Malaysia4.210484 101.9757660.1600109999999999 96.922055 8.2609570000000012 107.02947699999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170762241709680425.post-53364061973548666902012-05-16T07:50:00.002+08:002013-11-07T09:07:28.277+08:00Architecture : Its Importance and Impacts Towards LifeOur life nowadays have been influenced directly and indirectly by architectural elements around without us <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="dded6d50-e471-4288-8d6e-784bb35a8cd2" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="597a2561-f1b3-4aa3-b5bd-387a1f04b06e" grcontextid="realised:0">realised</span>. This subtle connection between man and architecture might probably unknown to many, but it has a very close and significant relationship towards mankind.<br />
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When we talked about dwellings, I believed that there are so many things to discuss about. It could be on the usage of spaces, interior decoration, the house structure and facade design, the location of the house, as well as in terms of property and assets. How about for those people who are residing in the remote area or built the house by themselves?<br />
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Some of these people built their homes by using own expertise or hiring traditional house builder, a common practice among the villagers, especially in Malaysia. Everyone has its own ideas and preferences when it comes to homes. It is somehow as if we are the designers and architects in our own world. Indeed, our life has been affected directly and indirectly by these homes and other built forms. Some people may not <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="4b2877bb-7aa1-4dd6-9508-ecbd814ff2e0" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="3cabb2a8-57b3-4121-8649-41bfc2b0e15d" grcontextid="realise:0">realise</span> about this underlying connection, but definitely it has impacted us in every single aspect of our life.<br />
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For instance, if we take a look on the architectural history, every <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="627c2c95-892f-41cd-b1cf-1f731a71949a" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="e40c3008-0f5b-4e2d-b02e-454eb98cce26" grcontextid="civilisation:0">civilisation</span> has its own features and styles on the built environment. In the Malay world, which nowadays consists of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, shows the very unique and ingenious technology of construction and architecture. The abundant resources of tropical rain forest have greatly contributed to the invention and adaptability of techniques used to respond to the local climate and environment.<br />
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From the beginning of the constructing process of the timber house, several rituals are done according to local beliefs. Shaman determined the location of the house and the first column to be erected, locally known as the 'tiang <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="c14564de-9e85-41c9-a9ad-d53aac026614" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="59af96c6-7243-4208-a729-562f26bb6fa0" grcontextid="seri:0">seri</span>' (grand column). The ritual traditions are not only involved in the early stage, as it applies throughout the construction process. In terms of the design of layout plan, the Malay traditional house has a clear function and reasons of each space location, orientations, sizes and etc. <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="954e01a0-d9cc-4cf8-835d-42eb10c68b29" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="9f6fc5b0-350d-4a9f-a083-d1f45fdee7e7" grcontextid="It:0">It</span> all based on the lifestyle of the people themselves.<br />
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Surprisingly, similar situations applied to today's homes too. In the context of Malaysian Malay homes, for example, several rituals normally take place when someone moving into a new house. However, the animism and Hinduism rituals by their old folks are replaced by the Islamic rituals and prayers. Besides that, the layout plan of the house, i.e. <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="088759df-2d77-4871-a0be-76445255bd2e" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="265f10d8-0ff9-42ef-98b9-197e52fdc6b7" grcontextid="the:0">the</span> orientations of the toilets and washrooms are diverted from the Qibla direction in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.<br />
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The subtle and peculiar relationship between mankind and the built environment can never be denied. It is somehow one of the underlying reasons behind the living way of mankind. With the advancement of technology, the built environment which consists of architecture, landscape, interior decorations, industrial design, urban planning are now easily accessible and comprehensible by most people.<br />
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For most people, the daily life revolves mostly around the house and living spaces. Thus, whether we <span class="GINGER_SOFATWARE_correct" ginger_sofatware_markguid="ccfcb1ae-d4e2-4b66-8b6b-0714845618ef" ginger_sofatware_uiphraseguid="e040344b-caef-488e-9ffb-a4d1b4a6672b" grcontextid="realised:0">realised</span> it or not, our lives are greatly influenced by the built environment and vice versa. Perhaps, by understanding and participating of the built environment, it is the perfect solutions for the on-going crisis of the staggering and worsening conditions of our mother nature.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170762241709680425.post-39227248540914912772012-05-07T00:08:00.001+08:002013-02-09T08:36:48.316+08:00What is The Impiana Review - Online?The word 'Impiana' is a Malay word, loosely means "My Dream", as it is also the name of a magazine in Malaysia. However, this blog has neither related nor connected to the magazine. The name is coincidentally picked, as the name is also widely used in Malaysia for other purposes as well.
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As it name depicts, this blog will review architectural projects and scene in Malaysia and abroad, as well as other aspects of the built environment, included interior architecture and design, landscape design, product and industrial design, urban and environmental design as well as architecture travelogue.The posts will be published in both English and Malay Languages.
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It is hoped that this blog will gives insights and inspirations to most people in understanding their surrounding and environment better,especially in the wide field of built environment and thus will contribute to a better world as a living place for everyone. So, should you have any ideas and thoughts to share, please do not hesitate to drop yours here.
Much Thanks and Happy Reading!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170762241709680425.post-24056839127012882902012-05-06T23:50:00.000+08:002012-11-19T00:43:56.419+08:00Welcome to The ImpianaReview - OnlineHello Readers. Greetings from the city of Shah Alam in Malaysia. First and foremost, I would like to thank God (Alhamdulillah) that this blog has finally been created. It has always been part of my dreams to create this blog and share what is it architecture and built environment is all about from a Malaysian former architecture graduate cum full-time architectural journalist.
I will brief about this blog on the next post, but on the mean time, let me introduce myself. I am a writer cum architectural journalist for Malaysia's premier interior and decorations magazine. An architecture graduate from the International Islamic University Malaysia's Architecture School, I used to work as architectural assistant and research assistant prior to my current employment.
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My hope towards this blog is that it will become the platform for me to embark in English Language based architectural journalism. Being taught in the English Language, it is more practical to use it since it the most widely used and comprehensible by most people throughout the world. However, there will be some post in Malay, as it is the national language of Malaysia and most importantly, my beloved mother-tongue.
Till then, enjoy reading and feel free to drop your comments here :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia3.090607 101.52959692.9637625 101.3716684 3.2174514999999997 101.6875254