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Underwater World Aquarium, Langkawi, Malaysia

Yein Jee — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:41:17 +0000

Underwater World in Langkawi, Malaysia, is one of the largest marine and fresh water aquaria in South East Asia. Photos from my August 2009 trip…

Leafy seadragon

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Mat Cincang cable car & mountain view, Langkawi

Yein Jee — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:06:08 +0000

Mount Mat Cincang is one of the major tourist attractions in Langkawi, Malaysia, famous for its panoramic view of rainforest on the island and the Andaman Sea, with neighbouring Thailand within sight as well.

Photos from my Langkawi trip in August 2009. Couldn’t see much of the sea view unfortunately; the visibility was pretty low during my visit due to hazy weather.

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Strelitzia, the bird of paradise flower

Yein Jee — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:50:26 +0000

Strelitzia, commonly known as the bird-of-paradise flower due to its resemblance; also known as the crane flower in South Africa, its country of origin. Photos taken at the Butterfly Farm in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, during my July trip…

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EQ Strawberry Farm, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

Yein Jee — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:03:09 +0000

Being a tropical country, it’s not easy to grow strawberries in Malaysia. Cameron Highlands is probably the only place which mass produced the juicy fruit in the country thanks to its higher altitude and cooler temperature.

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Bharat Tea Plantation, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

Yein Jee — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:43:46 +0000

The Cameron Valley Tea House was the first stop of my Cameron Highlands trip on July 11. Located beside the main road (between Ringlet and Tanah Rata) and overseeing the Bharat Tea Plantation, the tea house is a perfect place for tourists to have a first glance of what Cameron Highlands has to offer…

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Cameron Highlands holiday and blogging break

Yein Jee — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:13:44 +0000

Will be having a short vacation at Cameron Highlands in coming weekend. CH is a popular holiday destination in Malaysia, famous for its cool weather, lush green, tea plantations and strawberry farms etc.

Will take the chance to have a blogging break as well; the blog will not be updated until July 20, CU all again then… [image courtesy of Sykez]

Cameron Highlands travelogue

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Lucky wild boars at Indian temple in Malaysia

Yein Jee — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:44:39 +0000

An Indian temple in Taiping, Malaysia, is attracting hundreds of daily visitors hoping to get some luck by ~~wrestling~~ interacting with some wild boars…

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Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Yein Jee — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:07:04 +0000

Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur is one of the largest Chinese temples in Malaysia. Dedicated to Goddess Tian Hou (Heavenly Empress), the temple was opened in late 80s and has became a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful architecture as well as numerous cultural and festivity events.

Sharing a few photos during my visit last week; was attending a friend’s marriage registration ceremony, a popular sub-service provided by the temple…

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Sabah Tea Garden, Malaysia

Yein Jee — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:18:27 +0000

Sabah’s tea is rising in popularity in recent years, and its plantation in Ranau is becoming a hot tourist spot as well. Its factory is opened to the public in the morning; pre-booking is required for other hours [check its website for details]

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Rafflesia, world’s largest flower, Kinabalu National Park

Yein Jee — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:37:16 +0000

Rafflesia is the world’s largest flower, found naturally in South East Asia. There are 27 species of Rafflesia; the largest is Rafflesia arnoldii, which could grow over 100cm in diameter and 10kg in weigh [wiki]

Rafflesia is infamous for its rotten-meat like smell; but I’ve seen the flower twice on different occasions and never smelled anything that resembled the fact.

Sharing a few Rafflesia photos from Poring in Kinabalu National Park during my Sabah trip in March 2009; the bloomed Rafflesia I saw was about 60-70cm in diameter…

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Sunset at Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Yein Jee — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 06:49:01 +0000

Located beside the Flipino Market, the Waterfront is a popular place for night entertainment and fine dining in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Apparently it’s a great spot to view the sunset too; photos from my March 2009 visit…

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Filipino Market, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Yein Jee — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:03:15 +0000

Filipino Market is a popular tourist destination in the city of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Formally known as Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Centre, it’s a bargain place for traditional arts and crafts, as well as souvenirs like T-shirts, key-chains etc.

Some photos from my March 2009 visit…

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Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, Sabah, Malaysia

Yein Jee — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:15:26 +0000

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park is located in Sabah, Malaysia; it’s a marine park comprises of five islets and its surroundings.

The park is named after the first prime minister of Malaysia; it’s popular tourist spot for beach strolling, sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling and water-sports (parasailing etc.)

Some photos from my March 2009 visit at Mamutik Island and Sapi Island…

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Klias Wetland, Sabah, Malaysia

Yein Jee — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:34:58 +0000

Klias Wetland is a mangrove forest reserve in Sabah, famous for being the habitat of the endangered proboscis monkey (known for its big, long nose) that is endemic to the Borneo Island in South East Asia.

Klias Wetland was the first destination during our Kinabalu trip in March 2009; it was my second visit to the place (first in 2006). Sharing some photos below…

Proboscis monkey… blurred, couldn’t get a better shot from distance

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Going to Kinabalu, Sabah

Yein Jee — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:30:53 +0000

Will be having an adventurous holiday in the Sabah State in East Malaysia; leaving on Thursday (Mar 5), followed by a trip to Penang State to visit my sister and nieces.

The blog will not be updated for at least a week, probably two depending on internet availability; see you all again then. Meanwhile, sharing some Flickr photos of Mount Kinabalu, a 4000+ metre mountain that I am going to climb in Sabah…

Mount Kinabalu from afar (Image by Austin)

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Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Yein Jee — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:44:35 +0000

Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; formerly the world’s tallest buildings.

Didn’t like the towers when it was completed in the 90s; used to think that it was a complete waste of money. Only started to appreciate the project after some global travelling over the past few years… as I began to realise the significance of having some iconic buildings or landmark in a metropolis.

Took these pics in April 2008; was testing with my new DSLR camera which was bought a few days before this…

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