Masrizan Rahim

Headed to jetty for a boat ride

Signboard of Kelong Mahmod in the Kuala Lukut jetty

The jetty’s scenery in the early morning

Leaving the Kuala Lukut jetty

We were going to catch some fish

Kelong Mahmod

Taking equipment out from the boat

They were install a hook and bait

two anglers try to catch fish “wei nelayan! bole dapat ke?”

They trying to make themselves happy even there is no catch for today

Kelong Mahmod should not be missed. Kelong also known as fishing stakes is traditional equipment for catching fish; it has barriers of compartment usually made of woods or betel nut stem. The fishing stakes is located in Kuala Lukut Chuah which is near to the Sungai Lukut estuary. It is approximately 3 nautical stone from Sungai Lukut.

There is also a shuttle service to the fishing stakes which is only RM 40.00 jetty of Kampung (Village) Kuala Lukut while the fishing stakes will fit 20 people more. Besides, it is well equipped with utilities such as electricity and water, toilets and cooking area.

In early 7 in the morning on March 28, we unload 5 fishing rods other equipment and having a boat ride from jetty to Kelong Mahmod. We seen sea water is fixing, fresh air so friendly greeted sea and wave with green bluish. Then several angler in fishing stakes concentrate on fishing.

Early cloudy morning

Signboard on the junction to Endau-Rompin

Peaceful place for fishing but there is another place in Endau-Rompin that just not far from this swam for big catch

Location map at Endau-Rompin National Park’s Renjer Post

Streams that suitable for kayaking activities

Mahkota Waterfall…let swim!

We were start our travel at 6.30 pm on Jan 25, 2008 from Shah Alam to Rompin through Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan. Reached at Senawang, onward to Kuala Pilah and we stop in Petronas Muadzam Shah between 3.00 am then at rompin by 6.30 am.

Jan 26, 2008 in cloudy morning we drive on kampung road to the junction shown signboard way to Endau-Rompin National Park.

Located on the Johor-Pahang border, this 2½-century-old extensive lowland forest is home to several rare and endangered species. This park is popular with conservationists and nature lovers who enjoy the wildlife and virgin environment.

Endau-Rompin National Park is made up of a lush, pristine tropical rainforest. Covering an area of 48,905 hectares (800 sq. km), it is the second largest national park in the Peninsula after Taman Negara.

With rock formations dating back some 248 million years, Endau-Rompin is mostly hilly with some prominent sandstone plateau. It also happens to be the watershed of several rivers such as Endau River, Selai River, and Jasin River.

Strata Waterfall located near Proton city in Tanjung Malim.

Strata Waterfall situated on the North of Tanjung Malim, several small rivers flow down from the slopes of Gunung Behrang. One of them, Sungei Sekiah, has a number of attractive waterfalls, which have been named the Strata Falls.

Go along road to Kg Behrang Hulu and Proton City, you will see the signboard. Passing Proton City, look for a junction with a signboard to Diamond Creeks, a country resort.

Before entering the country resort, security guards permission is important to visit the waterfall. At the end the road there is a palm oil plantations which 2 hour trekking to reach the stream but we can reduce by using 4wd.

However, trekking to Strata Waterfall completely exhausted but it was new experience for me, my friends and waterfall survivors members.

I think I know who behind me…

There the signboard maybe you are blind if cannot see…ahaks

This is the bridge to cross streams in the palm oil plantation..

1st point of waterfall the are more up ahead.

Me, Syidar, Didot, Mahfiz and Dee.

Exploring route to another waterfall with Yap.

Another waterfall just not far from last checkpoint.

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Everyone helps to fall the cow for “korban”

Sacrificing cows to perform ritual

Blood spilling out from cow’s throat

Eid-ul Adha commemorates the sacrifices made by the prophet Abraham (hence the word “korban” which means sacrifice), who demonstrated immense faith when he was put to the test by God. The prophet was commanded to offer his only son Ishmael up for sacrifice, and though it grieved him greatly, he made ready to perform the task. However, as he was about to strike his son, God stopped him and revealed that it was a trial. Ishmael’s life was spared, and a ram sacrificed in his place.

Celebrated about two months after Eid-ul Fitri, on the 10th day of Zulhijah, the 12th month of the Muslim calendar, it marks the end of the haj pilgrimage period (about two weeks); hence the name Hari Raya Haji (festival of the pilgrimage).

Every year millions of Muslims make the journey to the Holy Land of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the haj, a requirement in Islam as it makes up one of the five tenets of the religion. As long as they have the means to do so, and are able health-wise, Muslims must perform the haj at least once in life.

As such, during Eid-ul Adha, the sacrifice of animals such as lambs, goats, cows, bulls and camels is performed. The animals are slain in accordance with the proper religious rites; the meat is then distributed.

One third of the meat is given to the individual who willingly supplied the animal, while the rest is given to the poor and deserving friends and relatives. It is to be noted that this is not a compulsory religious duty, but an obligation for those who are able to afford it.

The observance of the korban is carried out after the congregational prayers, held early in the morning of Eid-ul Adha. It is not unusual for the slaying to take place within the mosque compound.

The rest of the day is either spent visiting friends and relatives, or entertaining guests at home, as is customary in this multicultural country.

Though in Malaysia the celebration of Eid-ul Adha is relatively solemn compared to Eid-ul Fitri, by no means is it less important, for it is a day when Muslims reaffirm their faith in God, giving thanks for the many blessings that He has bequeathed to them.

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PUTRAJAYA, Nov 9 – Putrajaya Waterski World Cup 2008 is the first major international Waterski event ever staged in Putrajaya Lake also the first introduce in Malaysia.

The 14 countries represented at the Putrajaya World Cup Stop included competitors from France, Great Britain, Greece, Denmark, USA, Italy, Canada, New Zealand, Argentina, Colombia, Belarus, Belgium, Mexico and Switzerland.

Waterski feature Slalom, Shortboard and Jump. Only the highest ranked IWSF athletes in the world qualify for entry. In each discipline, 12 Men and 8 Women have been selected to take part.

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