FT of Malaysia
-
Taman Botani Putrajaya
This is the first time I went to Taman Botani Putrajaya and I love the place! There are so many plants and flowers to see. My family and I (especially my boy) had a great fun!
can you find where’s yassin? hehe
We parked at the main parking area and started our walk from the Gazebo to the Canna Walk via the covered walkway. We just followed the trail and visited Fern Garden, Heliconia Trail, Vine Garden, Palm Hill, Sun Garden, Orchid Path, Floral Gardens and Pandanus Walk. I dunno how many miles we walked but imagine, it’s a 93ha park! But it’s all worth it. I captured a lot of photos for my drawing reference. Here are some:
I searched high and low for an information sign but couldn’t find any. Please lemme know if you know the name. Thanks in advance.
Canna
Taman Botani Putrajaya is the biggest botanical garden in Malaysia and is located in Precint 1, Putrajaya. This area is 25 km from Kuala Lumpur and if you intend to come by bus, take the Cityliner bus 868 from Sinar Kota, Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya. From the bus terminal in Putrajaya, take a Nadi Putra bus here. If you come by train, use the ERL KLIA transit train that departs from KL Sentral or KLIA. At the Western Transportation Terminal in Putrajaya, take the Nadi Putra bus and you will arrive here.
It has been designed as an Arcadia or a national sanctuary for the Malaysian living collection of plant taxonomy as well as a centre for education and research. Taman Botani Putrajaya is an oasis of tranquility that brings us back to our roots in nature, a place where we can reflect on the vital, interdependent relationship that exist between man and the amazing plant kingdom around us. The garden currently has more than 700 species of flowering plants, local plants as well as plants from the Asia-Pacific and Africa regions. Most plants and gardens throughout Taman Botani will have reading material positioned for visitors to read.
The garden is divided into 5 different themes. They are the Explorer’s Trail, Palm Hill, Floral Gardens, Sun Garden and the Lakeside. There is a Visitors’ Interpretative Centre (VIC), explorer’s trail, palm hill, sun and floral gardens for visitors wishing to experience more from the Botanical Garden. You can take home some interesting collections from its quaint gift shop offering environmentally friendly souvenirs.
Taman Botani Putrajaya achieved international accreditation when it was listed in Paradise Found as one of the top 40 most beautiful parks in the world.
Opening hours are 9am-7pm daily. Admission to the gardens is free. Entry fee to the Interactive Exhibition is RM2.
Time for guide Tour (Walk-In) is 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm.
You can also rent a bicycle here and the rate is as per below:
Monday-Friday
One Seater – RM2 per hour
Two Seaters – RM4 per hour
Baby Carrier Seat – RM1 per hourSat/Sun/Public Holidays
One Seater – RM4 per hour
Two Seaters – RM8 per hour
Baby Carrier Seat – RM2 per hourFor more information, please contact :
Taman Botani Putrajaya
Presint 1, 62000 Putrajaya
Tel: (6)03-88889090
Website: www.putrajaya.net.myHere’s the map of the park, scanned from the brochure that I got at the Gazebo.
credits: putrajaya.net.my | click on map to view larger version.
-
Floria 2010
Went to the Floria Festival 2010 at Putrajaya last Saturday. It was the last day, so most of the flowers were drying and quite some gardens were left unmaintained. Typically, every garden has heliconia or crane flowers or strelitzia or bird of paradise. This was because they were the theme flower for this year. Nonetheless, there were other local flowers as well.
The feeling was not that great compared to the one I attended in KL Lake Garden back in 2008. I kinda like the 2008 one better as the individual gardens were quite big and constructed as if they were there to stay.
crane flower bouquet
periwinkles
The French Marigold
Hibiscus
Wooden pavement. I like this idea, kinda suitable for my wooden house.
Yassin playing at the the playground field just in front of the Millennium Monument.
We missed the march band.
-
One night in KL
One night (it was Christmas night), my husband and I got bored, so we went out to take photos. Here’s one of the photos I like.
Angle spot: Road divider, Jalan Ampang 4-Junction near traffic lights: straight heading to KL (to BSN and all), left to Jalan Pinang, right to Jalan Yap Kwan Seng.
-
Twigaholic
So what do you do with a bunch of twigs?
You can do wonders if you want. Like these:
Although I have two big trees at my front yard but there wasn’t enough supply to make the above. So what I did was, went to the park, KL Lake Garden to be precise, and collect dry twigs. I am very sure that DBKL wouldn’t mind as I was doing nature a big favour; recycling.
Cool projects, right? I bought the plain frames from Ikea (3 for RM5.90) and made the pencils stand out of tissue tube. Covered the bottom part with layers of masking tape. I don’t think you need instruction for these projects as you can already figure it out by looking at them pictures.
-
Petrosains Muzika
Do you like music? You do, yes? But do you know anything about the science of music?
Not really, yes? My answer is ‘not really’ as well and that triggers me to learn more about it. So, yesterday I went to visit the latest exhibition in town: Petrosains Muzika at Petrosains, Level 4, Suria KLCC, Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur with my husband and son. The visit was great and we had tons of fun! Petrosains Muzika lets us mess around with music in ways we probably haven’t before; we can listen, see, touch, create and learn! Among exhibits we enjoyed include Speed of Sounds, World Music, Digital Piano Multi-Touch, Sound Spaces, Air Guitar, Never-Ending Piano, Vinyl Scratching, Giant Panpipes and many more.
Strum away the invisible guitar like Yngwie Malmsteen or Man Kidal!
Listen to World’s music by putting on the earphone and point the listening device to white spots. Can you guess what song represents Malaysia? Go and find out ‘coz I am not going to spoil the fun ^_^
You can listen to the panpipes humming by pressing your ears onto the mouth of the panpipes as well as play to the notes given by hitting the mouth with a club.
Vary the sound by just playing the strings instrument, or add woodwinds or brass or percussion to the Lahti Symphony. Better still, combine all together.
Listen to different quality of music samples from phonograph, gramophone, turntable (vinyl record) and CD.
I was lucky to be born in the era of turntable; my father had one. Funny thing is, as I recall it today, it was playing Boney M, many times over, to the extent that I could really remember the song by heart. Really.
Interactive information about Music & Seismology.
Virtual drum.
Do visit Petronas Muzika to experience all the fun. Below are details about admission hours and rates.
Admission hours
Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri – 9.30am – 5.30pm (last admission is 4.30pm)
Sat | Sun | Public Holidays – 9.30am – 6.30pm (last admission is 5.30pm)Rates
Children (4 years old and below) – Free
Children ( 5 – 12 years old) – RM3
Adults – RM6Booking Line
603-23318181Logon to Petronas Muzika and join the on-going contest. Answers can only be obtained by visiting the exhibition. Prizes include PlayStation3, Nintendo Wii and iPod Touch. All winners will also receive a 1-year Petrosains Membership. Closing date of the contest will be on March 31, 2010.
p/s Have you been to Petronas Muzika? Let me know what you think about the exhibition and what exhibit do you enjoy most.
-
Federal Territories Illustrated Postcard
UPDATED WITH LABUAN POSTCARD!
Here’s all the eight postcards in the series:
Download as print postcard: KL Illustrated Postcard VIII
Resolution: 300dpi, jpg, 1.80MB
Download and print postcard: Illustrated Postcard VII
Resolution: 300dpi, jpg, 1.7MB
Download and print postcard: Illustrated Postcard VI
Resolution: 300dpi, jpg, 1.5MB
Download as print postcard: KL Illustrated Postcard V
Resolution: 300dpi, jpg, 1.65MB
Download as print postcard: KL Illustrated Postcard IV
Resolution: 300dpi, jpg, 1.8MB
Download as print postcard: KL Illustrated Postcard III
Resolution: 300dpi, jpg, 1.5MB
Download and print postcard: KL Illustrated Postcard II
Resolution: 300dpi, jpg, 2.9MB
Download and print postcard: KL Illustrated Postcard I
Resolution: 300dpi, jpg, 2.56MBTerms of Use
You can use them long as it’s for personal use only.Instruction
You need:- a two-sheet card (120gm)
- a clear self-adhesive lamination sheet
- Spray mount or PVA glue
- and of course a color-printer.
Instructions:
- After printing, cut along the dotted line and fold by half.
- Glue the inside by using spray mount or if you don’t have spray mount, use PVA glue and use a piece of cardboard to spread the glue evenly.
- Fold it and keep it under thick book for a while.
- Cut the lamination sheet just about the size of the postcard.
- Stick the sheet onto the image side of the postcard. Take a piece of cardboard and squeegee the sheets until it’s even.
- Trim the edge nicely.
- Keep it under the thick book again for half an hour.
- Now you can send it safely to any destinations of the world!
Note: If your printer’s inks are waterproof or if you’re using laserjet printer, you can skip the lamination process.
-
Blog4FT prize-giving ceremony
When I arrived at Kelab Tasik Putrajaya, I was greeted by Hakim, one of the team members of Blog4ft organising committee. He is the person behind the familiar chirpy voice since October, in charge of delivering the good news via the phone.
And it’s always nice to put a face behind a voice.
After talking with Hakim and filled in a form, I was led inside to the front table. After being seated, I was approached and greeted by a fellow blogger, Categorically Random (CR). We talked awhile and later I saw a familiar face waving at me from far. It was Bain! Bain joined us and I introduced Bain to CR. “Aa, the crony,” CR said. And the three of us laughed. Bain, my neighbour during the 80s, has won the monthly prizes for the Public Category as well! Yay Bain!
I was informed earlier that I would be seated with other monthly ‘winners’ and would be separated from my husband but little did I know, I was the only monthly winner seated there. I became suspecting as Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Elyas Omar (The Former Mayor of KL)Â and his wife, was seated at the same table. When Encik Ahirudin Attan (The Editor of The Malay Mail), and later Datuk Fauziah Bachik (Federal Territories Ministry’s Deputy Secretary-General (Management) and her husband arrived with the Minister of Federal Territories, Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin, I finally concluded to my own self that I was the only monthly winner seated with the VIPs. I panicked but was truly honoured to be seated with them albeit the feeling of being a little ant amongst mighty elephants.
The ceremony started with a prayer and later a speech by Datuk Raja Nong Chik followed by the prize-giving ceremony.
I went up the stage twice as I won for both October and November. It was a double joy for me!
Before dinner, winners were gathered on the stage for a photography session with Datuk Raja Nong Chik.
From left: Azizul Fahmi, Razzi Rahman, Muzaffar, Shaun Low, yours truly, Nadiah (cute little girl in front of me), Bain, Wong Ee Lynn, Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin, Emily Yeow (Minyi Yeow’s sister- cute girl in front of Datuk), Ooex, Selamber, Smiley Aisha, Cayenne, Comelgurl, Wan Fakhrul, Sharifah Hani and Mustapa Lakawa.
Datin Nafesah Raja Nong Chik arrived later during dinner and I was all smiles when she said she likes my postcards!
For those who wanted to enter for December, it’s not too late! The closing date is on January 5, 2010. Just visit Blog4ft to find out how!
