Moon, 28/1/2007

The moon on 28th January, 2007. Three more weeks will be Chinese New Year. Happy because can go back home, can meet with friends. But...

毕业前恐惧症

慑于赛城多媒体大学 (9/11/2006 12：47pm)

看到了彦琛部落格里的‘回顾2006年’，心里升起了一股伤感。感觉上很快很快，我就会步上他的后尘，成为朝九晚六的上班族了。呜呜呜呜，工业实习即将遇上黄昏的太阳了。实习的公司将会在这个星期五来一个大扫除，把像我这样的垃圾都往回收站扔。下个星期，我又将回到那黄金回收站。面临最后一次的加工和修补。小生怕怕！我不要毕业！

Industrial Training (part 2)

After review the previous post, feel like I am complainting too much on the ITP. But actually I don't mean that and the company is not that bad. (Haha, now only realise that I am really difficult to really express myself nicely in English) Actually, I ever talk to a few engineer there. All of them actually love the working environment there. They said politic actually not exist in the company. Everyone are helping everyone just to make the project success. :) May be there are too many trainees in the company. Trainee normally mix around with trainees. :) From this industrial training, I know a lot trainees from MMU and friendship between us had improved. I truly appreciate them. Trainees are helping each another and craping a lot especially in da trainee room. :D Altho our seat is not as comfortable as those sitting in cubical, but the jokes had foster our friendship. :)

Other than that, I am so lucky for being assigned to my supervisor. At least I have chance to code as well as become two weeks' tester. :D Thanks to my supervisor for didn't spoon feeding me during the industrial training. :) Altho it is quite pressure at the very beginning. However, I learn a lot on the way finding the solution for the task assigned. :)

I am sure, after 5 days, I will start missing the time in the company. :)

Industrial training (part 1)

After 5 days, I will say goodbye to my company and go back to MMU for my final trimester. These 3 months' industrial training is really an eye-opening one for me.

At the very beginning, I thought that as long as I am hardworking, try my best to finish every task assigned, be honest to my supervisor and myself, all my good work will be appreciated. But the truth is not as easy as that. In the company, everyone want to show off in front of their boss, even they didn't do much. And the truth tell me, sometime, we must learn the way to show off. But, I still not get used to it. May be three months is too short for me. May be I shouldn't be so honest. Or may be I need to re-evaluate myself and adapt to the job environment. I don't like politic in working space. And I don't want to be the one. During the industrial training period, I used to be scolded due to my honesty. They say I am lack of responsibility. But actually I am telling the truth and I never say that I will ignore the problem. :) May be I need to learn more in word using while talking in working space. :)

During the training, I realise that the manner for Uni First Class Degree graduates still have a space for improvement. Twice, I hold the lift and wait for every First Class Degree graduates to enter the lift and go out from the lift. But, about 10 of them, none of them show their appreciation. But when I do the same thing to foreigner, they will at least give me a smile or even a "thanks". That is the way to show appreciation and cultivate good culture. A smile, will bright up the world. First Class degree shouldn't be just a measurement of your result, but it should be the measurement of your manner.

p/s: After Kiang comment on this post, found that I might misleading everyone that the working environment in the company of my training is full of politic matter. :) Actually, I don't mean that. Really sorry for every misunderstand caused. In fact, the company is having good working culture where every engineer there say that they truly love the company because there are no politic in the company. :) Apologize on any misunderstanding I caused. ^:)^

品冠-无可救药

暗恋是一种礼貌
暗地里盖一座城堡
然后再当你的警卫跑腿和小猫
随时你要我重关电脑
随时你要我随传随到
买面包鸡排和水饺

你每次对着我笑
你的笑里面有毒药
我看着你出了神还丢掉了解药
可能你从来没感觉到
最好你永远感觉不到
爱上你越来越无可救药

一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才慢慢体会到
幸福是被爱的人需要

一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才狠狠决定要
就爱吧就唱吧就不逃

你每次对着我笑
你的笑里面有毒药
我看着你出了神还丢掉了解药
可能你从来没感觉到
最好你永远感觉不到
爱上你越来越无可救药

一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才慢慢体会到
幸福是被爱的人需要

一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才狠狠决定要
就爱吧就唱吧就不逃
爱你到无可救药

一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才慢慢体会到
幸福是被爱的人需要

一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才慢慢体会到
幸福是被爱的人需要

一天一天越来越无可救药
一生一次爱你到无可救药
我才狠狠决定要
就爱吧就唱吧就不逃
爱你到无可救药


在颠颠簸簸的爱情路上，一次又一次的看见相识，结合，相爱，吵架，分开。 也看见很多朋友因为暗恋或喜欢某某男生或女生，一次又一次的期待和心碎。在他们的世界里，没有所谓的对与错。或许，只有让他们真正的去感受，才能在下次的爱情测验中拿一个完美的100分。

云雾后面总会有温暖人心的阳光。 祝福每一位朋友都可以在爱情路上找到属于自己的那一道阳光。

摄于赛城（9/11/2006）

敌人

照片提供：Mr Miaow

菩提本无树，

明镜亦无台。

本来无一物，

何处惹尘埃？

载自网上的文章：
刚接触静思语，看到：「人最大的敌人不是别人，而是自己」，我一直觉得这样说会把黑白混淆，是非弄不清楚，因为别人冒犯了我，做错了事，他明明是我的敌人，怎么说敌人不是别人，是我自己？当我一直向人啊事啊讨公道，觅真理的时候，我总有许多的看法和抱怨。然后心里不由自主的暗骂一句：「这个人真不可理喻。」就决定从此以后再也不跟这种人打交道。这个人于是就变成了我敌视，看不起的人。用小孩子的心眼，这样的人，似乎可以称为「敌人」。

那一天，有一个朋友到我们的办公室来，他在那儿喃喃自语，每个人都知道他在念我和别人去喝茶没有通知他，没把他放在眼里啦等等。可我那一天不知道为什么心情特别好，就觉得没有必要跟他顶嘴。他念了念，见我没反应，就气冲冲的走出办公室。他走后，我们办公室的同事相视一笑。「你真好修养。」有人说。
那一刻，我总算明白了为什么静思语说：「人最大的敌人，不是别人，而是自己。」

敌人，是侵犯你的人。别人的言语不会侵犯我们的肉身，我们之所以会对人起一份爱恨、喜厌之心，皆是心的做作。而我们的内心这道防护墙，我们俗称心防，我们若照顾好它，别人是很难侵犯到我们的内心去的。

人，最大的敌人，不是别人，而是自己，最怕的还是别人无心的话，我们有心的要去接受伤害。有时，碰到大条筋的人，他想什么，说什么，说了也没当一回事，你尽管气得不得了，在那儿生闷气了，他还可以完全没察觉, 还问你晚上要不要看电影。碰到这样的人，你说他是敌人，还是朋友？

随着岁月的增长，总是期待自己可以更沈得住气。可是，麻烦的是，当我们以为自己越来越有修养的时候，就想要作别人的老师，要改变别人了。我们希望脾气坏的同事，能够因为常常被你原谅而变得脾气好。我们希望那个待人接物粗枝大叶的朋友，能够因为你的包容而变得更用心。

患得患失啊！越是有所期待，越觉得别人不好，到后来敌人越多。仔细观察自己的内心，原来，最大的敌人还是自己的内心所造作。

那天，阅读一本书，已忘了作者是谁。他说：我们不需要去解决别人的问题，即使是我们和他人之间所产生的问题。但我们必须解决自己对这些问题的感觉，举例来说，如果我们不喜欢父母亲对待我们的方式，也无须坐下来敲定一项改变彼此的协议，但我们必须小心而诚实的审查自己的感觉，然后便能够决定要如何照顾自己以及我们内心的平安、幸福与安宁。

我越来越发觉，这是对的。轻易的向他人发泄愤怒，并不是照顾自己，也不能提升我们的幸福与宁静。即使冷静的说出自己的感觉别人也不一定听得进去或能真正了解。人总是会去听或去看他们想听、想看的，他们不肯真正了解我们所表达的。而我们所能做的就是不去管别人所相信、所想、所感觉以及所做的，只要努力解决我们自己的事情。

证严法师说：爱心，就是爱护好我们的心。不要让自己变成了自己的敌人。套用一句俗话：「不要跟自己过不去。」

窗外依然有蓝天

照片提供：Mr Miaow

如果我的祝福
能夠讓你不再感到孤獨
這屬於春天的音符　我最美的祝福
是送給你成長的禮物

＊如果我的付出
能夠讓你不再徬徨無助
我願將所有的希望　化成亮麗的陽光
照亮你心靈最深處

＃愛就是對明天的期待　對生命的關懷
擦亮你心窗　抹去塵埃
喔　你將會看見　窗外依然有藍天

重唱　＊,＃,＃

窗外依然有藍天

愿以这首歌献给在南马受水患影响的灾民。希望我们可以一起走出那扇窗，因为窗外还有蓝天在等着我们。

唱出关怀 拯救行动 (Sing with care)

★關懷
作詞：曾繁彬
作曲：鄭億華
編曲：Eugene

天氣變壞 淹沒了家變成汪洋大海
在挑戰的擂台 相信我們與你同在
明天醒來 祈求everything will be alright

失去的要不回來 快樂還在遠處等待
換個心態 克服眼前重重的阻礙
站在舞台 把希望的燈火亮起來
讓我們 唱出關懷
把煩惱悲哀全都拋開

讓我們 獻上關懷
一起用力大聲唱出來
讓我們唱出關懷
打敗所有悲傷和無奈
讓我們 獻上關懷
一起創造美好的未來

此CD只限于义卖用途
筹获款项捐赠马来西亚佛教慈济功德会 （快报）
请大家支持支持 !
每张 CD RM 10.00 !!!
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中国报
（吉隆坡27日訊）本地歌手不問酬勞，熱心灌錄“關懷”單曲，以為水災災民打氣及籌款。
昨日（26日），共有17名本地歌手及1支組合，分別在國內外，馬不停蹄地為南馬水災災黎灌錄“關懷”單曲。
眾歌手希望藉由這首“關懷”單曲CD，為水災災民籌募義款，協助災民重建家園及購置生活必需品。
籌款目標是5萬令吉以上，每張單曲CD將以10令吉出售。
義唱發起人曾繁彬接受《中國報》專訪時說，單曲CD售后所得，將直接交給佛教慈濟功德會；慈濟將使用這些善款援助災民。
“從歌手、灌錄唱片、封套、海報和宣傳等，我們都沒花費到一分錢，因為大家都是不收分文地配合。”
曾繁彬預計，這單曲CD將在本月30日發行，首批CD數量是5000張。目前，已有數名商家自動表明要訂購。
金河是出售單曲CD的主要購物中心，公眾也可聯絡慈濟，以購得這張單曲CD，電話：03-78809048（聯絡人志偉）。
曾繁彬是在柔佛發生水災的隔天后，漏夜寫了這首“關懷”歌詞。當下，他也決定召集娛樂圈好友及歌手，演繹這首歌。
他完成這首歌詞后，便馬上撥電請製作人鄭億華譜曲及數名音樂人策劃。
“關懷”單曲的形成及成功召集這些歌手演繹這首歌，是因約10名幕后工作者的合作與配合，所得到的成果。
詢及同樣也是柔佛人的梁靜茹，為何沒參與義唱時，曾繁彬說，由于目前靜茹身在國外，所以很難聯絡上。
曾繁彬已拜託戴佩妮幫忙聯絡靜茹，至于張智成雖然是來自森美蘭馬口非柔佛，但他也願意參與義唱。

Care (lyric)
#Weather become worst, our hometown become ocean
On the stage to battle, I will always be with you
Wake up on the next day, wish everything will be alright

We can't get back the lost, but we believe the joy is awaiting
Let's change our mind, solve the problem one by one
Stand on the stage, lit up the light of hope
Let us sing out our care
Let's throw away all the worries

Let us show our care
Sing with the louder voice
Let us sing out our care
Defeat all the sadness and helpless mind
Let us show our care
Build the future together with our hand#

This CD just for charity sales
The money collected from the sales will be donated to Tzu Chi Merit Society Malaysia Branch

Each CD cost RM10.00!
Please contact Tzu Chi Merit Society Malaysia Branch for CD purchase.
Your support will be greatly appreciated.

China Press
(Kuala Lumpur, 27th Dec)Local singer help out in producing single song CD "Care" to show their support to all flood victims.
All the singers hope that this CD can help in collecting the money and help the flood victims in their future days.
The target of the sales is more than RM50000. The price for each CD is RM10. The money collected from sales will pass to Tzu Chi Merit Society and Tzu Chi will use the money in helping the flood victims.
The production team for the CD didn't spend any cent because all of the people involved never ask for anything in return.
The first batch of CD is 5000 pieces and will be marketed on 30th of December.
Sungai Wang is the main supermarket for the sales of CD. Public can contact Tzu Chi to buy the CD. Tel: 03-78809048 (Refer to Zhi Wei).
DJ Fan Bin is the author of the song. He write the song "Care" just after the flood happen at Johore.
There are a lot of singer volunteerily to sing this song.

Links
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/EVOD-6XAHHP?OpenDocument&rc=3
http://www.tzuchi.org/global/news/articles/20070109.html

p/s: The English version is just for translation purpose. Thanks Eunice for reminding me about this. :)

在这里，我并没有任何宣传的意思。以前，每次遇到任何一个慈善组织来募款,总会怀疑他们是真的还是假的，总会怀疑他们真得会把那笔钱一百巴仙拿去做慈善吗？还是50巴仙做慈善，另外五十巴仙就用来开筹委慰劳会？后来，慈济让我改观。曾经参与慈济活动的我，可以很肯定地告诉你，至少到现在，慈济是专款专用的慈善团体。并没有推销慈济的用意，只是很希望世间上每一个慈善团体都可以做到专款专用，别再用50或20巴仙来开慰劳会了。也希望大家能为南马的兄弟们出一份力，送一份关怀。
This post is not for any type of promotion. But if you ask me, why I seen like encouraging everyone donate to Tzu Chi. I will tell you, I do support you do that. Because I know that Tzu Chi will spend any single cent you donate to victims. Tzu Chi won't use single cent you donated for other purposes. I trust this charity organization because I experienced it before. Not to promote Tzu Chi here but I really hope other charity organization can really practice the good behavior that is use all the donation just for charity purposes. But not to have any retreat to committee members. On the other hand, I hope everyone can give your helping hand to our brothers and sisters at Sounthen Penisular Malaysia.

Mummy

Cameron Highland

Information get from:
http://www.cameronhighlands.com/
http://www.cameron-highland-destination.com
http://health.cameronhighlands.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=26

There are a lot of Mountain at Cameron Highland. Gunung = mountain. :)





Tanah Rata Accomodation
1 Heritage Hotel
2 Father's Guest House
3 Cameronian Inn
4 Hill View Inn
5 Jurina Lodge
6 Twin Pines
7 BB Inn
8 The Highlanders
9 Daniels Lodge
10 Kavy Hotel
11 Roselane Hotel
12 Downtown Hotel
13 Cool Point Hotel
14 Century Pines Resort
15 Bala's Chalet
16 Desa Anthuruim Apartments
17 Puncak Arabella Apartments
18 Prima Villa Apartments
19 Carnation Park Apartments
20 Royal Lily Apartments


Brinchang Accomodation
1 Star Regency
2 Green Garden
3 Hill Garden Lodge
4 Chua Gin
5 Country Lodge
6 Rainbow Hotel
7 Sentosa Hotel
8 Jasmine Hotel
9 Kowloon Hotel
10 Brinchang Hotel
11 Parkland Hotel
12 Rosa Passadena
13 Pines & Roses Hotel
14 Iris House Hotel
15 Sri Juliana


Attraction at Cameron Highland

The activities you can never miss out is - jungle trekking. Below are the trails available.



Trail 6
- This trails starts from the factory at Cameron Bharat Tea Plantation. The trail leads up to Mount Jasar at 1,670 meters. It joins up with trail 10.

Trail 10, 11 & 12 (Jasar Trail)
- Trail 10 starts from behind the Oly Apartments in Tanah Rata, with quite a tough trek to Mount Jasar (1,670 meters). There is a split to trail 11 which bypass the summit climb. Both Trail 10 & 11 leads to Mount Perdah (1,551 meters), which somehow links to trail 12 to the point halfway along the road to the weather meteorological station.

Trail 13
- This trail starts from behind the Cameronian Holiday Inn. It merges with trail 14.

Trail 14
- A moderate trail leading up to Mount Mentigi (1,535 meters). Said to have great views. Start at from the Vetinarian Department in Tanah Rata, proceeding south to Mount Mentigi, eventually emerging on the at the 8km Tanah Rata road.


Trail 1
- This is a rarely used trail starting from the army living quarters at the northern top end of Brinchang. It leads up to Mt. Brinchang, Cameron Highlands highest peak at 2,032 meters. This trail is difficult, and being rarely used, meaning the trail is not so well define with less trampling of the path. Precaution is needed here as trekkers have gotten themselves lost in this trail.

Trail 2
- This trails starts from behind Cameron Highlands' Sam Poh Buddhist temple. The route is difficult with undulating path. It joins up with Trail 3.

Trail 3
- This trails starts at the Arcadia Cottage where the road stops from the golf course. The trail is easy. However, upon meeting up with trail 2, the continuation of trail 3 will become steeper on the way up to Mt. Beremban at 1,812 meters. Along the way, you can choose to branch off to trail 5 avoiding the steep path to Mt. Beremban. Continuing with trail 3 will join up with trail 7 and trail 8. Estimate to require about 4 hours going up and down the trail. It has a good view of Tanah Rata from the top.

Trail 4 (Parit Waterfall Trail)
- This is one of the more frequently used trail as it is easy and it leads to the Parit Waterfall. It takes approximately 30 minutes, and has a good picnic spot. Start the trail either from the forestry department or behind the Garden Inn Hotel. You can have a look at some of the photos of Parit jungle walk at the picture photos page.

Trail 5
- Starts from MARDI (Malaysian Agriculture Research and Development Institute). It is an easy trail through the woodlands. It joins up to trail 3.

Trail 7
- This trail also starts from MARDI (Malaysian Agriculture Research and Development Institute). It heads straight to Mt Beremban. Very difficult and challenging trek!

Trail 8
- This trail leads off from trail 9, which is the trail from the Robinson Waterfall. This is another trail to climb up Mt Beremban.

Trail 9/9a (Robinson Waterfall Trail)
- This is the Robinson Waterfall trail. It is frequently walked path by visitors and takes approximately one hour. Starts from Robinson Power Station and ends up in Tanah Rata. The route 9a that branches off to the road to Boh estate is less steep than the route to Tanah Rata. You will hear the gushing sound of rushing water before you reach the waterfalls.

Some tips collected
Camping
Camping is more popular with the youth groups or university students who would hike up and spend the night on the lesser known mountains along the main range. These trips are not for the weak.

If you find that too difficult, why not just pitch a tent at the Sg Pauh campsite which is located near the Forestry Department. The campsite has got all the basic amenities like washrooms and running water. It is located near Taman Sedia and just a 5 minute drive to Tanah Rata or Brinchang.

For more information about the campsite and facilities available, please contact the Forestry Department at 05-4911384.

You will have to get the approval from the forestry department and you will also need a guide who is familiar with the area if you are planning to camping out in the forest.

Jungle Treking
Generally most jungle treks in Cameron Highlands are pretty safe. Although most are not clearly marked, the trails are wide and clear enough for you to get through easily. During the rainy season, the trails can get very muddy and slippery.
Get a map from your hotel or from the shops in town if you are planning to trek on your own. Get a guide if you want to explore the trails which are not in the map.

Jungle trekking is a popular activity among the foreign tourists. Short tracks are of around 2 hours and liked by most but tracks of around 4 hours are loved by the more adventurous.

Jungle trekking by itself is of no danger. Notable incidents are bee stings and scratches. However, a more frequent mishap is getting lost along the tracks. This happens especially when the traveller starts his expedition in the afternoon and found the weather changing abruptly. Once the rain and mist descends, not helped by the setting sun, the trails look vague and misleading.

It is thus advisable to start in the morning on trails longer than 4 hours. If possible, inform a friend or the hotel of the route you are going to take.

What are the things to do in Cameron Highlands? Let's go jungle walking!

Here are a few basic tips to follow before you head into the rainforest.
• When choosing a trail, be sure that you have enough time to complete the entire route before darkness falls. Check with your hotel on the estimated time and difficulty level.
• Always inform your hotel on your destination and plans especially your estimated return time.
• Take plenty of water and pack a few easy to eat snacks to keep energy level up.
• Do not eat fruits you find in the jungle or drink water from the streams unless you are with a guide who says its ok.
• The weather here can unpredictable here so be prepared for sudden rain showers. You can buy the disposable raincoats for about RM5 at any mini market in town.
• Wear suitable and comfortable clothing. A good pair of shoes is mandatory as the treks can get muddy and slippery. Shorts are ok but long pants are recommended to provide protection from thorny plants.
• Lastly, use good judgment and common sense.

Precaution For Jungle Trekking
Before embarking on your trail blazing jungle trekking expedition in Cameron Highlands, here’s a checklist of things to do and prepare:

Water – bring plenty of it as you possibly could, without burdening yourself. Water is heavy to trudge around in the jungle, but very necessary to bring sufficient amount to quench your thirst.
Food or snacks – a little extra food is good for picnics and well, do keep some for emergencies too.
Matches or Lighters – to make fire at night to keep warm, though it may be difficult to start a fire if the twigs of wood is damp. Good for making smoke signals too!
Warm clothing – nights can get real cold! Brrr...!
Torches – maybe a small one to keep your gear light.
Mobile Hand phone – make sure it is fully charge. You may get lucky to catch some signal to call out for help. Don’t forget to bring along the hotel phone number or the local emergency numbers.
Pieces of paper with pen/pencil – good for marking trails and helps to start a fire easily.
Medication - would be helpful, like antiseptics, bandages, paracetamol (pain killers), anagelsics, etc.
Knife – an invaluable asset in a survival situation.
Before embarking on a trekking expedition, it would be wise to inform friends or hotel staff about your activity, and approximately when you will be expected to return from the Cameron Highlands’ trail.

Above all, be positive! An optimistic outlook keeps a person going till rescued, even in difficult situations. One of my favorite reference book is the John Wiseman’s SAS Survival Guide. Buy a pocket version to bring along!

It may prove to be invaluable!

Hiking
The most popular mountains are Gunung Beremban, Gunung Brinchang and Gunung Jasar. For the more adventurous there are other less well-known mountains but a guide is recommended on these journeys.

Maps are available for the more common routes and you can find these at local shops or tour operators.

Gunung Beremban
Located in Tanah Rata, it can be reached via the Mardi Station, Brinchang (behind the Sam Poh Buddhist temple) or the golf course, past the Arcadia bungalow where the road stops (this is the easiest trail). It takes about 11/2 to 2 hours to reach the summit. It is also possible to climb Gunung Beremban from Robinson Falls.

Gunung Jasar
Also located in Tanah Rata, Gunung Jasar is a good track for beginners. The trail which starts next to the road to the weather station will take you 11/2 hours to reach the peak. Another trail which leads to the peak is located near the Oly Apartments in Tanah Rata.

Gunung Brinchang
Gunung Brinchang, is the highest peak in Malaysia accessible by road. The trail which starts from Sungai Palas will take about 11/2 hours to reach the summit. The view from the summit offers a great panorama of the plateau, although it spends most of its life shrouded in cloud. The road up the mountain starts near the Sungai Palas tea estate.

Steamboat Dinner
Having steamboat for dinner on a cold highlands night is something you should never miss. There are a lot of restaurants in Tanah Rata and Brinchang which offers this treat. Price starts from RM12-RM22 per person.

A few recommended steamboat restaurants in Cameron Highlands

Mayflower Restaurant _ Tanah Rata
Kowloon Restaurant - Brinchang
Hong Kong Restaurant - Tanah Rata
Rosa Pasadena - Brinchang
Ho's Organic Restaurant - Brinchang
Restaurant Golden Ship - Ringlet

Restaurant
T-Cafe
Hidden in a quiet corner of Tanah Rata, this restaurant is getting good reviews not only from us but also from other local and regional publications.
T-Cafe serves various local and western dishes including mouthwatering desserts like the homemade apple pie and chocolate cake. They are also famous for their Tea and Scones which is a must try on your next trip to Cameron Highlands.

Location : Situated above the Merrybrown Restaurant in Tanah Rata.

Website - www.t-cafe.biz

Restoran Bunga Suria
Serving delicious Indian food, this place got thumbs up for it's good food and cleanliness. This is also one of the few places in town that serves good Indian vegetarian dishes.
A favorite hang out spot for the locals, this is the only restaurant in Tanah Rata that stays open till the wee hours of the morning. If you're a night own and looking for a place to enjoy a hot cup of tea, this is the place for you.

Location : Situated in the same block as Bank Pertanian in Tanah Rata town. It is visible from the main road.

British India Restaurant
Located in Bala's Chalet, this restaurant usually serves their in-house guest but it's also open to walk in customers.
Recently we have got some good feedbacks from visitors about this restaurant especially its rustic setting and good north Indian food.

Location : Bala's Chalet is located along the main road between Tanah Rata and Brinchang. Less than two minutes drive from Tanah Rata.

Highland Restaurant (NON HALAL)
This place has been getting good reviews for the past 2 years. They closed down for a few months early this year as the lease on the restaurant expired. They reopened at a new location in Brinchang which is more spacious, clean and provides a more comfortable dining experience.

Famous for their charcoal steamboat, Highland Restaurant also serves very good Chinese dishes.

Location : Situated in the Brinchang new town area.

Tea And Scones
This English tradition is still alive and popular here in Cameron Highlands. Locally grown tea and freshly baked scones is a must try on your trip to Cameron Highlands. Although it is available in a lot of places around Cameron Highlands, only a few places serve realy good scones.

T-Cafe (Tanah Rata)
- This is one good restaurants in Cameron Highlands that serves good scones. Hidden away in a quiet corner of Tanah Rata town, T-cafe also offers other local and western food on their menu.

Website - www.t-cafe.biz

Travel Tips
When to visit Cameron Highlands
The best time to visit Cameron Highlands is during the off peak season or during the weekdays. It can get really crowded here with during the school holiday weekends and festive holidays and traffic can get really bad especially around the towns and tourist spots. Driving up here from Tapah can also take twice as long during these time.

Road Travel
Be careful when driving to Cameron Highlands especially if you are a first timer. There are a lot of trucks and buses on the roads here most of the time. Overtaking can be a challenge especially on the Tapah-CH road. If you are not confident, just follow the vehicle in front you at a slow speed. Usually the local trucks and buses will signal for you to overtake when it is safe. During the rainy season, you can expect small rocks and tree branches on the roads.

If you are an inexperienced driver, avoid travelling at night if possible. Although it is safe, take note that there are no street light all along the way and it can feel like a very long drive.

For more information on getting to Cameron Highlands, click here

Petrol Stations
Make sure you have at least half tank of fuel before you start your journey from the expressway exit. There is a Shell station 5 minutes towards Tapah town from the toll booth.

Stations located in Cameron Highlands:

In Ringlet - Shell & Petronas

In Brinchang - Shell & Petronas

The towns
Tanah Rata - This is where most of the chalets, lodges and backpacker's accommodations are located. Tanah Rata is generally more quiet and less crowded even during the peak season. If you want to enjoy some peace and quiet, this is the place to stay.

Brinchang - Weekend night market is located here and its only 5-10 minutes drive to the Kea Farm area. Traffic and parking can be a big problem during the peak season. This is the place to stay if you dont mind the crowd.

What to Wear
These days, you can make do with shorts and t-shirt during the day. The temperature can drop in the late evenings or when it rains and a light jacket would come in handy during times like this. Generally it can get very cold at night especially during the rainy season.

If you are planing to spend most of your day in the outdoors, its better to get one of those disposable plastic raincoat as it rains a lot here.

Credit Card
Credit cards are accepted in most bigger hotels. You may not be able use credit cards at smaller hotels and most of the restaurants here. You may want to check whether your credit card is accepted or not by looking at credit card signs at the door. Visa and Master are most common ones you can find.

Price of goods
Prices for general goods and foods in Cameron Highlands are almost the same as anywhere else in West Malaysia. Some restaurants tend to overcharge especially during peak season. This is more common in Brinchang where most of the restaurants which caters to tourist are located.

Mobile Phone Coverage & Internet Cafe
Coverage for mobile carrier are only available in and around major towns. All the way from Ringlet to Kampung Raja you will have no problems using your phone. Available coverage are Maxis (012,017), Celcom (013,019) & Digi (016)

There are a number of internet cafe's available and most of them are in Tanah Rata. Most guest houses and hotels also provide internet services.

Banks & Money Changers
The following banks can be found in Cameron Highlands:
Tanah Rata
- Maybank (This bank also operates a money changer which is open 7 days a week)
- HSBC
- Bank Simpanan
- Hong Leong Bank

Brinchang
- Public Bank

Ringlet
- Southern Bank

Banks are only open Mondays through Fridays and generally only between the hours of 9.00am to 4.30pm. All banks above have automatic teller machines to cater for after-hours transactions.

Local Bus Schedule
Local Bus Schedule
The information below is accurate as of the time of publishing and is subject to change at any
time. Please contact the taxi companies directly for the updated information.

Local Buses from Tanah Rata & Tapah
(Regal Bus Co. Ltd. Sdn Bhd)

Tanah Rata to Kampung Raja
Bus stops in :
Brinchang
Kea Farm
Butterfly Farm
Junction to Sg Palas
Tringkap
Kuala Terla
Kampung Raja

6:30am
8:30am
10:30am
11:30am
12:30pm
1:30pm
2:30pm
3:30pm
4:30pm
5:30pm
6:30pm

Tanah Rata to Tapah
Bus stops in :
Habu
Lake House
Ringlet

8:00am
9:00am
10:30am
11:30am
1:15pm
3:15pm
4:15pm
5:30pm

Tapah to Tanah Rata
Bus stops in :
Ringlet
Lake House
Habu

8:00am
9:00am
10:30am
11:30am
1:15pm
3:00pm
4:30pm
5:30pm

Taxi Rates
The information below is accurate as of the time of publishing and is subject to change at any time. Please contact the taxi companies directly for the updated information.

Local Destinations - From Tanah Rata Taxi Stand to

Brinchang
RM 4.00 – RM 6.00

Kea Farm / Butterfly Farm / EQ
RM 12.00 – RM 15.00

Sungai Palas Tea Plantation
RM 20.00 – RM 25.00

Kuala Terla
RM 16.00 – RM 18.00

Kampung Raja
RM 25.00 – RM 28.00

Cameron Valley / Bharat Tea
RM 10.00 – RM 12.00

Boh Tea Plantation
RM 25.00 – RM 28.00

Outstation Destinations - From Tanah Rata Taxi Stand to

Tapah
RM 60.00

Ipoh
RM 80.00

Lumut
RM 170.00

Penang
RM 250.00

Gua Musang
RM 160.00

Kuala Lumpur
RM 200.00

KL International Airport (KLIA)
RM 250.00

For more information, please contact :

Tanah Rata Taxi Stand - 05-4911234 or 05-4912355

Distance between towns
Distance between towns

Ringlet to Tanah Rata - 13km
Tanah Rata to Brinchang - 6km
Brinchang to Tringkep - 8km
Tringkap - Kuala Terla - 5km
Kuala Terla - Kg.Raja - 3km

Travelling Health
Cameron Highlands is probably the safest and healthiest district for local and foreign travellers alike. Crime and accident rates are low and confined to less serious types. This is attributed to the small, isolated population of around 26,000. The windy and narrow roads deters speeding. And with only one access road, which is from Tapah, criminals find it hard to escape the long arms of the law.

Food and water borne infections are few and far in between. Typhoid cases occur about once a year, while there are no cases of Cholera for the past 5 years. Diarrheal cases are around 400 cases annually, which averages out to about one case a day.

The district is basically agriculture and tourism based and consequently spared of polluting factories and toxin spewing plants. In fact, the only flaw in an otherwise perfect example of harmony between man and nature, is the use of pesticides in farming. This is, however, closely monitored and much improvement is made over the last few years.

Visiting the Aborigine's Village
Another popular activity favoured by both the local and foreign tourists is a visit to the Aborigine's village. Tourists get a first hand look at the traditions of the Aborigines or "Orang Asli" as they are known in Malay.

The danger here is that, with the exception of Sg. Ruil, all the other Aborigines' villages are endemic for Malaria. Travellers are advised to avoid the villages that are situated in the jungle. If there is a burning and unquencable desire to visit these places, then they are advised to take Malaria Chemoprophylaxis one week before entering the Malaria endemic areas. The drugs can be obtained from the Hospital in Tanah Rata.

Other preacutions that can be taken for the traveller visiting Malaria endemic areas are

Make it a day trip and leave before sunset. The Anopheles mosquitoes are active after sunset, with a peak biting hour at 2200hrs.
Use mosquitoe repellent while walking in the jungle or in the village. This will also repel other biting insects, and occasionally a leech.
Stay indoors after sunset, sit around a fire where the smoke can repel the mosquitoe.
Bring along a mosquito net and sleep under it through out the night.
If you are unlucky enough to come down with fever 2 weeks after a visit to a Malaria endemic area, please let your doctor know that there is a possibility that you may have contracted Malaria. Certain forms of Malaria, if left untreated, will result in death.

Eating in Cameron Highlands
The all time favorite activity of Malaysians the world over! Foreign visitors to Cameron Highlands have a choice of Chinese, Malay and Indian cuisine, be it in a restaurant or a stall. All the food are tasty and welcoming. There is no guide for the gourmet among the travellers and it is left to the traveller to choose the place to eat.

However, all the food premises in Ringlet, Tanah Rata and Brinchang are rated for cleanliness. They are given a grade of A, B or C. A for "very clean", B for "average" and C for "not clean"

All the food premises should be A or B. Premises rated C are given 2 weeks to clean up, failing which they will be shut down until remedial works are done.

Medical Facilities
Medical services are provided by both the private clinics and the government hospital. The goverment hospital is located in Tanah Rata, while private medical clinics can be found in Ringlet, Tanah Rata, Brinchang and Kg. Raja. There is also one private dental clinic in Brinchang.

There is also a Health Department in Tanah Rata located just besides the Hospital. Enquiries into all aspect of health can be made here.

Other useful link:
http://www.ewarns.com.my/index.php?im=about

永远照亮生命的灯

自从进了大学，就会遇见大大小小的生离死别。 还记得Alpha时，才认识Wendy没多久。还在庆幸自己很幸运，初到大学就可以遇见也很好动的她。怎知，就在那一天，当大家都还窝在那暖暖的被窝里，享受着那雨后的清凉早晨。而我正准备到实验室。 就在电梯里，惠娟告诉了我那割心的消息。清凉的早晨变成了凄凉的早晨。 直到现在，还是忘不了那曾在我生命中出现过的她，Wendy。

过了两年，知道了那位以前被我们称为笑佛的Ah Yang得了肝癌。虽然在中学时，每次要办活动都得对他用请用求的。 活动才会顺利被批准。 但，大家成长后都知道当时身为课外活动主任的他当时的难处。还记得当我们中学要毕业时，Ah Yang 还很亲切地让我们在他那间小小的办公室里用他的电脑和影印机。偶尔还跟我们一起玩玩闹闹的。 那些美好的回忆，从以前到以后都不会被遗忘。还记得那天，我们几个人，在筹备完隔天将要在中学进行的领袖训练营后，决定一起到曾经是杨副校长的家探望他。看到Ah Yang 的那一刻,我们每一个人心里都充满了激动和伤感. 看到以前酷似笑佛的他, 现在却因为病魔的造访,而被逼躺在那里. 他说不出一句话.但当他看到我们后,他眼角却掉下了几滴泪水.在回家的路途中,我们每一个人的心中都充满了惆怅的感觉.泳任说出了人生无常的真相,也告诉我们他父亲往生时那一刻的心情. 我们大家都学会了,珍惜当下,珍惜你现在身边的每一个人.尤其是自己的父母和兄弟姐妹.杨副校长,他在第二天往生了.但是他以身示教,要我们好好珍惜身边每一个人.谢谢您,杨副校长.

前几天,一位好朋友的爸爸往生了.自从经历过这么多的生离死别,我曾经问过自己,如果明天无常来造访我,我能平心静气地去面对吗?答案是,我还没有准备好.所以每次到神庙拜拜,我只会希望神明可以让我身边的亲朋戚友平平安安.很佩服那位好朋友.他很勇敢地去面对自己最亲近的爸爸往生的那一刻.希望这位好朋友可以勇敢地走下去.在以后的路上,如果你需要我的陪伴,我会在这里等你.

现在的我,会很努力的去争取与家人相聚的机会.我一定要像泳任一样,至少在他父亲往生时,他还能对自己之前的行为不曾感到后悔.

The beauty of the world

These two days, two different program give me two different bugs. No other choice, we must solve the problems. Today, the problems solved. In such a coincident, the cause of Problem 1 is the solution for Problem 2. At the same time, the cause of Problem 2 is the solution for Problem 1. Had you encounter this funny situation before? :)

Cracking your head, thinking for the way to solve the problem. But, out of your expectation, the solution is just in front of you. :)

This small incident tell me that everyone and everything is related to everyone and everything. So? That is no such as "That is non of my business". :) Help everyone as you can. Who will know? May be one day in the future, he/she will help you in return. :)

Photos from Mr Miaow - Cloudy Day

The second photo look better rite? :D

Alone, under cloudy day

Cloudy day and Cyberia

Photos from Mr Miaow - Sunny Day

Same scenary. But you can shot the photo with difference position. :) Just like out life. Same life. But we can choose to live up in a more meaningful way.

Cloud is far far away. The corner of the building is near near here. We can look and think further. But never forget, we must solve the current obstacles first.

Just found that the zoom in photo look happier than the zoom out photos. Zoom out photos give me the feel of loneliness.