Nostalgia Experience With North Borneo Heritage Steam Train, Sabah, Malaysia

Continue from SiennyLovesDrawing’s 👩🏻 earlier blog post that she is back again to Sabah, Malaysia 🇲🇾 to enjoy a holiday & enjoyed max the adventurous extreme sports ~ Paragliding 🪂🏞️🇲🇾 @ 📍 Ranau Paragliding Park, read more via 🌐  https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2024/03/17/amazing-1st-paragliding-experience-with-flynow-ranau-paragliding-sabah-malaysia/

Hmm…If you’ve noted her handrawn doodle art for Fly Me To Sabah, both the paragliding 🪂 & steam train 🚂 actually on her artwork, just that she didn’t get to complete all her Sabah travel bucket list & hence this so called her 2024 birthday trip to Sabah aims to complete them all 👩🏻🎂🎊🎉✨🥳🎈

So so happy that this time she got ticked off ✅ another wish list ie. To ride on the North Borneo Heritage Steam Train🚂, yeah 💯😃😁👍🏻

Sabah State Railway aka Jabatan Keretapi Negeri Sabah (JKNS), FKA North Borneo Railway is a railway system & operator in the state of Sabah in Malaysia 🇲🇾 It is the only rail transport system operating on the island of Borneo

This steam train 🚂 was made by Vulcan Foundry Ltd in Newton-le-Willows in Lancashire, United Kingdom 🇬🇧 in 1955 for North Borneo Railway. It’s 1️⃣ of the few functional locomotives powered by burning wood 🪵 They don’t use coal that produces very fine ash powder which would cause black stains on your shirt 👕👚 It’s an iconic hybrid steam engine train 🚂 that was once a key trade route in the days of British 🇬🇧 colonial rule & still remain as the only railway on Borneo island. The exterior of the steam train is in deep green & cream colors, ie. the original colours used in old days. The windows 🪟 are open all the time for a more enjoyable experience. While the interior is natural wooded seat & there are cooling by ceiling fans. This train has 5️⃣ Japanese-designed carriages that each can accommodate 16 passengers, with a total train capacity of 80 passengers that have been meticulously restored & renovated to reflect the era of the classical steam train 🚂

The railway service of Borneo is 1️⃣st started by William Clarke Cowie, Managing Director of the British North Borneo Chartered Company in 1896. It’s a memory lane with history that involves Bruneians, British, Japanese, Australians & forebears of Sabah Chinese. From 1888 to 1963, Sabah (Then, North Borneo) was colonised by the British empire, as part of their economic plan to build a kingdom that never sleeps. The construction of this railway in 1896 is a major development that transformed the wild West Coast of Sabah into a belt of prosperity as this 134km Borneo railway helps to open up more lands & forms the lifeline of the west coast. Cargo after cargo of tobacco, rubber, paddy 🌾, coffee ☕, timber 🪵 & other agricultural products were transported from the fertile inland to the harbour of Jesselton (NKA Kota Kinabalu City or KK). Colonial townships such as Kinarut, Papar, Beaufort & Tenom also sprouted up along the railway 🚃 This single 134-kilometre railway line 🛤️ from Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu in West Coast Division to the town of Tenom, in the Interior Division of Sabah

The North Borneo Heritage Train (FKA North Borneo Railway) features a hybrid locomotive in which the engine can run on either steam ♨️ from a boiler or diesel fuel

It’s refurbished to create the nostalgic romance of the bygone era of the Colonial days of British North Borneo, the train 🚂 allows all its passengers to experience the beauty of the Sabah’s countryside & the unique sights and sounds of the Sabah landscape on board this heritage vintage train, a must have experience 💯👍🏻

Passengers are offered 🆓 seating on one of the 5️⃣ colonial-style train carriages. Each carriage provides the amenity of a modern unisex washroom 🚻🚾🚽

It accommodates 32 passengers in each carriage, with a total train capacity of 160 passengers

The train windows 🪟 remain open throughout the journey to enhance the overall heritage experience. Also with high-powered fans line the ceilings to ensure maximum comfort for all its passengers

The train 🚂 runs every Wednesday only. It runs 36 miles from Kota Kinabalu, the state capital of Sabah & then stopped at Papar, an agricultural town, known as the rice bowl 🌾🍚 of Sabah for lunch & sightseeing activities

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♬ 追逐时光的脚步 – 曾帅

So, this train departs sharp at 9am from Tanjung Aru Station & each passenger received a Sabah paper bag filled with light refreshments to enjoy during the ride, hand sanitizer, face mask & a little Sabah souvenir 🎁 All will enjoy wind your way through scenic landscapes on the only railway track in Sabah since 1896. This 134 km line stretches south from Kota Kinabalu to Tenom (Pangi Station). It’s actually originally used to transport tobacco to the coast, at present it serves as a vital public transport for the locals

Tanjung Aru

After breakfast ☕🍽️🥪🍳 at Flypod Restaurant, SiennyLovesDrawing slowly walking 🚶🏻‍♀️& then joined in with other registered passengers to on board to this heritage train 🚂 at Tanjung Aru Station at the designated platform

At the station, all its passengers will receive respective boarding pass & a train passport book (Task mission book 📖 to complete 🔟 missions) at the counter before proceeding to the platform. As the whistle blows during departure time, the train will commence its journey while passengers are treated to some of the unique & interesting sceneries in Sabah from the train window 🪟

Putata

As the train pulls out of the station, the development of Kota Kinabalu begins to slip away. Time & history begin to take over. After Putatan, the train veers into the countryside, away from the modern-day trapping of Sabah society. The train hugs the coast of Lok Kawi Bay & offers passengers an opportunity to take in the picturesque view of the South China Sea 🌊

Kinarut

The name Kinarut derived from the words ‘China Road’. From the train 🚂 , you can view the large Tien Nam Shi Toaism Temple ⛩️ (镇南寺) that worships Guang Ze Zun Wang (广泽尊王). Chinese immigrants didn’t have an easy life in Borneo. In some estates, their mortality rate could reach 40% due to ill treatment & poor living environment. Religion would offer them some comfort

The train then leaves the road & edges towards Kinarut, a traditional trading village. A school 🏫 stands proudly in the forefront, reminding everyone of the importance of education. A mosque 🕌 also stands near the station, highlighting the influence of the national religion. An interesting Buddhist temple ⛩️ appears at the foot of the nearby hill

SiennyLovesDrawing & other passengers 🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻👭🏻👬🏻👫🏻 got to get down at this Kinarut station to take some photos 📸🤳🏻 Just merely approximately 15mins stop by only, so she doesn’t have time to explore this small town

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♬ Beautiful music with an impressive guitar and piano melody(830564) – Masaru Toukairin

Kawang

After Kinarut, the train passes through Kawang, home to Kawang Forest Reserve 🌳🌳 which being azetted as a Second Class Domestic Forest Reserve. Its main purpose is to supply clean water 💦 for locals in the vicinity. The centre also offers a myriad of activities, from jungle trekking & camping 🏕️ 🥾 to cave exploration

Papar

The train veers again & crosses the Papar River 🏞️ over a steel trestle bridge 🌉 as Papar town comes into view. A quaint township, Papar is wedged in the valley between the Crocker Range & the coast. Here, everyone is a neighbour & the intimacy is clear with their dispositions & smiles 😁 The local market or tamu is a reflection of life in Sabah ~ A simple & alive with the sounds & smells of recurrent daily routines

SiennyLovesDrawing enjoyed chitchatting with the locals especially at the fish 🐟 wet market aka Pasar Ikan, the locals so welcoming friendly & offered her some of the fresh fishes to take photos 🤳🏻📸 hahaha 🤣 😂

Also enjoyed viewing the well maintained vintage shop houses that lace the charming small town. Also not to forget to explore some exciting spots around Papar town to complete the mission book 📖, yes ✅, a treasure hunt activity to enjoy 😁

There will be a tour guide from the Kinabalu Heritage Tour company to lead the way to explore Papar Town. During SiennyLovesDrawing’s recent tour, she was guided by a friendly Mr Carpet 🙋🏻‍♂️ The 1️⃣st stop we went to Majlis Bandaran Papar to take photos/ videos with 📸📹 the heritage old train 🚂 Then, went to claim a 🆓 traditional local ice cream 🍦 at Perniagaan Bee Hong & enjoyed while walking 🚶🏻‍♀️to explore the town

After visited to a Chinese temple ⛩️ & Papar Riverfront, she was invited to enjoy a delicious lunch ie. Ayam Penyet rice set with a glass of refreshing tasty Kitchai drink in a local restaurant named Kak Anna Restaurant 🍽️🍛💯👍🏻, instead of lunch in the train ya 🚂  She was told this was a suggestion from earlier tourists that dining in train 🚂 quite shaking during the train moving, some felt dizzy 😵 🥴, hence now dining at Papar town instead 💯👍🏻

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♬ Dream Cafe ♡ Soft Jazz 15 minutes ♡(1101337) – Ney

After lunch, slowly walking back to Papar station 🚶🏻‍♀️🚉 to on board the train which scheduled to depart at 12.30pm to then relax a return journey to Tanjung Aru Station. During this train journey, each passengers get to take part in the simple henna tattoo-making activity (Just using a sticker with different designs to pick & paint henna paint on it) while indulging in the afternoon tea served onboard ie. A small packet of local fruits ie. Mata Kucing, a pack of strawberry jam biscuits 🍪 & a bottle of mineral water 💦😋

This whole adventure will conclude when the train 🚂 safely return to Tanjung Aru Station & SiennyLovesDrawing slowly walking 🚶🏻‍♀️ back to her hotel room at Flypod hotel 🏨🛏️ to shower & rest before her return flight ✈️ to home sweet home that evening 🌆✨

She was told that the fee of this heritage train tour includes hotel pickup & dropoff 🚌 directly to Tanjung Aru Train Station (seat-in-coach), train ticket 🎟️, Train Passport ie. Mission Book 📖, Treasure Hunt Activity, Henna Tattoo Activity, Goodies, ice cream 🍦, Meals & snacks during the journey

Note 📌: This tour fee excludes Tour Guide, Alcoholic Drinks, Personal Expenses & Personal Travel Insurance

Suggest to wear comfortable walking shoe 👟, bring along umbrella 🌂, cap 🧢 or hat 👒, phone 📱🤳🏻, camera 📸

So, what are you waiting for ❓⁉️

If you’re travelling in Sabah, be sure to add this heritage element into your itinerary, highly recommend it 👩🏻💯👍🏻 that you all don’t wanna miss it in case steam train 🚂 is no longer working then

This heritage tour involves lot of walking & hence not recommended for pregnant 🤰 women & those with disabilities/ mobility concerns ♿️🦽🦼 suggest must have a caregiver accompanied with them at all times for assistance

Additional safety notes from SiennyLovesDrawing’s personal travel experience; 

• Keep away from the edge ~ Don’t stand too close to the edge of the platform, regardless of whether there is a train 🚂 coming or not. Always stand behind the yellow 💛 lines
• Stand clear of closing doors ~ Whether you’re trying to get on or off a train, don’t make a rush for closing doors. You or your luggage could get trapped
• Keep children under close supervision at all times on the train & waitin at the platform. Hold on to your pushchair or pram (if using) & use the brake when possible
• Don’t block doors or aisles & keep your luggage in the designated areas 
• Mind the gap between the train 🚂 & the platform 🚉 
• Pay attention to train public announcements 
• If you are standing, hold on to a pole or similar when the train 🚂 start & stops 
• You may take photographs or videos for your personal use only. Commercial photography needs prior permission from JKNS
• Flash photography ❌📸 is not allowed. It could distract train drivers & platform staff ~ A potential safety hazard. You might be asked not to use a tripod at busy stations, as it could cause an obstruction. You must keep tripod legs away from the platform edge & behind the yellow 💛 line
• Be careful when crossing the road & always keep your belongings attended when exploring Papar Town
• Do pay attention to the announcement by the Tour Guide on duty
• All guests are required to behave & with respectful manner when visiting religious destinations

This tour arrangement in SiennyLovesDrawing’s travel itinerary was done by AEROPOD TRAVEL & TOUR SDN. BHD., highly recommended their good tour services from her own experiences, this was her 2️⃣nd time travelling with them 💯👍🏻 Read more of her earlier experience sharing via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2023/06/28/awesome-one-stop-travel-solutions-from-flypod-team-at-sabah-malaysia/

Do check out more of her earlier Sabah travel blog stories via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/?s=Sabah+malaysia

Contact no. 📱📞: +6013-3716333

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Amazing 1st Paragliding Experience With FLYNOW Ranau Paragliding, Sabah, Malaysia

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 is back again to Sabah, Malaysia 🇲🇾 to enjoy a holiday, this time she has opted for some adventurous extreme sports that she always wanna to do & now travel bucket to-do list ✅, do stay tuned for more of her next blog posts ya 😃😁

“Yeah‼️ I wish I can fly & now I’m flying high at Ranau Paragliding Park, Sabah 🪂🏞️🇲🇾” SiennyLovesDrawing shouted with excitement in her heart 👩🏻😁❤️ when she enjoys this adrenaline-pumping adventure ~ paragliding for the 1️⃣st time in her life

More importantly, the best thing about opting paragliding here is that no ❌ prior knowledge is required for any guests joining this extreme sport activity. It’s because tandem paragliding ie. With experienced & professional tandem pilot who will guide each guest through all the steps & fly together gather to ensure 💯safety throughout

As SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 glides through the air with her tandem pilot named Didi, a native Dusun tribe with more than 7️⃣ years of paragliding experiences, yeah💯👍🏻 She has witnessed Ranau’s natural beauty & diverse terrain including back-country footpaths, city streets & canal towpaths etc.

This makes her paragliding experience amazing & great 👍🏻 especially with the perfect backdrop ~ Ranau is surrounded by lush greenery, clear rivers & mountain ⛰️ ranges, which makes it perfect 🤩👍🏻 for adventure lovers to soar through the air at a height of 2,200ft to enjoy a magnificent bird’s 🐦 eye view of the land below ~  For this exhilarating paragliding adventure from a unique perspective

Yes ✅, up high, she soars through the skies feeling the wind in her 🆕 short hair style & experience the thrill of flying while enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kinabalu ⛰️ & the rest of the mountains valleys as she navigates the skies with excellent 👍🏻 guidance from her tandem pilot 🪂🙋🏽‍♂️

The paraglider holds the pilot, Didi & the passenger ie. SiennyLovesDrawing from above & hence, herself as the passenger will lose a direct connection to the ground during the flight. This feeling of weightlessness & the effortless ascent to heights can help her to overcome fear of heights & then experience a deep sense of relaxation. In fact, she loves how naturally she took off the ground by her tandem pilot in the beginning, the wind helps for sure & both of them don’t require to run to take off, yeah the best 💯👍🏻

Location 📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KwTkUVTchtVEi6FC8
Contact no. 📱📞: +6011-51186392
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From her great 👍🏻 1️⃣st paragliding experience here at Ranau Paragliding Park 🏞️🪂, she learnt that paragliding really depends on the wind. So, if the wind wasn’t in favour, then she may need to wait till wind is available ✅, then only to fly. She was in a 4×4 1️⃣st by FLYNOW team to drive up to the take off point together with another 2️⃣ participants ie. Mr Matthew & Ms Penny from Sibu, Sarawak. Ohh ya…She was told that very much depending on the wind, at times may land in a different spot & not to worry as the FLYNOW team will pick up accordingly to the base after each of the paragliding session then 😁

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“Yeah‼️ I wish I can fly & now I’m flyin high at Ranau, Sabah 🇲🇾” SiennyLovesDrawing shouted with excitement in her heart ❤️ when she enjoys this adrenaline-pumping adventure ~ paragliding for the 1️⃣st time in her life 👩🏻😃😁 Everything was smooth & good 💖🪂🇲🇾💯👍🏻 However, the swings almost 360 degree making the paragliding tandem ride exciting challenging 😃😁 Check this out & special thanks to Belle for helping to capture the almost 360 degree turn from ground 🙏🏻💖💯 More importantly, the best thing about opting paragliding here is that no prior knowledge is required for any guests joining this extreme sport activity. It’s because tandem paragliding ie. With experienced & professional tandem pilot who will guide each guest through all the steps & fly together gather to ensure 💯safety throughout As SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 glides through the air with her tandem pilot, she has witnessed Ranau’s natural beauty & diverse terrain including back-country footpaths, city streets & canal towpaths etc. This makes her paragliding experience amazing & great 👍🏻 especially with the perfect backdrop ~ Ranau is surrounded by lush greenery, clear rivers & mountain ⛰️ ranges, which makes it perfect 🤩👍🏻 for adventure lovers to soar through the air at a height of 2200ft to enjoy a magnificent bird’s 🐦 eye view of the land below ~  for this exhilarating paragliding adventure from a unique perspective. Yes ✅, up high, she soars through the skies feeling the wind in her 🆕 short hair style & experience the thrill of flying while enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kinabalu ⛰️ as she navigates the skies with guidance from her tandem pilot named Didi This tour arrangement was done by AEROPOD TRAVEL & TOUR SDN. BHD. Read more via her blog link at bio #travelblog #travelmore #nature #travelgram #photography #vacation #instatravel #trip #holiday #instagood #travelblogger #tour #traveltheworld #traveller #landscape #picoftheday #travelphotography #tourist #adventurer #adventure #travel #traveling #travelling #tourism #wanderlust #photooftheday #sabah #northborneo #paragliding #paraglider #paraglidinglove #ranauparaglidingsabah

♬ Remember This Moment – Mira Goto

Hmm…A personal advice, if you’re coming for this extreme sport, do spare more time as you might not be able to take off if the wind or weather is not suitable. If so, you can go visit other places & then the FLYNOW team will call you when the time is right to fly. Hmm…In a way, the more you wait, the more you value each moment you get, when the right time comes ☺️ It’s absolutely worth the wait ya 😃😁

SiennyLovesDrawing felt blessed 👩🏻😇 as the wind was in favour during her paragliding session today, superb smooth, thank you for everything ya 🙏🏻💖💯

What To Prepare

• Wear comfortable & light clothing 👕 (Preferably dri-fit material)
• Closed-toe shoes 👟 (Strictly ❌ slippers / heels)
• Long sleeves top/ Windbreaker / Jacket 🧥 as Ranau is with chilling weather especially if you’re flying in the morning 🌄
• Change of clothes as backup ~ SiennyLovesDrawing didn’t prepare any though ☺️
• For spectacles 🤓👓 wearer (Prepare rubber band for secure the spectacles while flying) or wear contact lens
• Insect repellent ~ Not so much needed from SiennyLovesDrawing’s own experience here
• Sun 🌞 protection ~ Sunscreen, sunglasses 🕶️😎 & cap 🧢
• Raincoat 🧥 & umbrella 🌂 ~ Please note that if cloudy weather, the guide & tandem pilot will study & decide whether suitable to fly for safety reason ya

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Important Notes From SiennyLovesDrawing’s Own 👩🏻🪂 Paragliding Experience

•  Passenger to sign ✍🏻 on an indemnity form before flying
• GoPro video recording 📹✅ is included with a separate fee & right away download to passenger’s devices after each paragliding session. It’s recommended to hold the GoPro 📹 upside down to capture different angle including the paragliding umbrella & the surrounding
• This extreme sport is not suitable ❌ for pregnant 🤰 women, guests with physical disabilities, heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Must paid attention to all Safety Reminders which provided Before & During the paragliding
• Listen to your tandem pilot guidance throughout the whole paragliding journey
• SiennyLovesDrawing was requested to sitting on the ground position when take off. She was gently lifted off ground & fly by the wind, no ❌ running or “jump” off the hill. She doesn’t experience any plummeting feeling that makes her nervous. In fact, she felt that she flown naturally off the ground 👩🏻😃💯👍🏻 A special thank you to her tandem pilot, Didi 🙏🏻💖🪂🙋🏽‍♂️
• Then, she was asked to lift up her legs 🦵🏻 & straight legs in front during her landing
• Helmets ⛑️🪖 must be worn on all flights. In addition, visibility during flight should not be less than 1800m
• She was on a join-in basis of shared guide & 4×4 transportation to the take off point
• The maximum capacity for paragliding is 120kg (Adult + Pilot). If overweight & wish to fly, may be subject to an additional surcharge. The maximum weight per child is 20kg
• Allow to bring a small kid 👦🏻👧🏻 for a triple tandem (ie. The paragliding flight includes the pilot, adult & the small kid) & this subject to condition that the safety harness can fit on the small kid
• For Muslims females 🧕🏽, you may request for a female tandem pilot during booking & subject for availability
• Flight Duration: 8 to 10mins – Eligible for request to repeat the activity if the duration is less than 5 mins & subject to availability. SiennyLovesDrawing has enjoyed slightly more than 10mins 👩🏻😃, yeah 💯👍🏻
• Paragliding activities may be cancelled as a result of bad weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances beyond the operator’s control once it has commenced. The refund policy will only apply under specific circumstances

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“Yeah‼️ I wish I can fly & now I’m flyin high at Ranau, Sabah 🇲🇾” SiennyLovesDrawing shouted with excitement in her heart ❤️ when she enjoys this adrenaline-pumping adventure ~ paragliding for the 1️⃣st time in her life 👩🏻😃😁 Everything was smooth & good 💖🪂🇲🇾💯👍🏻 However, the swings almost 360 degree making the paragliding tandem ride exciting challenging 😃😁 Check this out & special thanks to Belle for helping to capture the almost 360 degree turn from ground 🙏🏻💖💯 More importantly, the best thing about opting paragliding here is that no prior knowledge is required for any guests joining this extreme sport activity. It’s because tandem paragliding ie. With experienced & professional tandem pilot who will guide each guest through all the steps & fly together gather to ensure 💯safety throughout As SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 glides through the air with her tandem pilot, she has witnessed Ranau’s natural beauty & diverse terrain including back-country footpaths, city streets & canal towpaths etc. This makes her paragliding experience amazing & great 👍🏻 especially with the perfect backdrop ~ Ranau is surrounded by lush greenery, clear rivers & mountain ⛰️ ranges, which makes it perfect 🤩👍🏻 for adventure lovers to soar through the air at a height of 2200ft to enjoy a magnificent bird’s 🐦 eye view of the land below ~  for this exhilarating paragliding adventure from a unique perspective. Yes ✅, up high, she soars through the skies feeling the wind in her 🆕 short hair style & experience the thrill of flying while enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kinabalu ⛰️ as she navigates the skies with guidance from her tandem pilot named Didi Read more via her blog link at bio #travelblog #travelmore #nature #travelgram #photography #vacation #instatravel #trip #holiday #instagood #travelblogger #tour #traveltheworld #traveller #landscape #picoftheday #travelphotography #tourist #adventurer #adventure #travel #traveling #travelling #tourism #wanderlust #photooftheday #sabah #northborneo #paragliding #paraglider #paraglidinglove #ranauparaglidingsabah

♬ Travel Vlog Happy Music Background – Wavepaper ID

Ranau Paragliding Park is a 1️⃣-of-a-kind adventure destination 📍in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 🇲🇾 that offers a range of exciting activities to thrill-seekers & nature lovers 💚🏞️🌳🌳 

From SiennyLovesDrawing’s own paragliding experience, for sure you will gain an unforgettable experience viewing the beautiful nature of Sabah while paragliding here, just like herself

Ohh ya…Just that towards the end of the paragliding journey & preparation to land, her tandem pilot actually swings almost 360 degree 👩🏻😲 & that’s when SiennyLovesDrawing felt nervous 😰😳 & closed her eyes, hahaha 🤣😂 She even felt dizzy 😵🥴 too

She actually appreciate that her tandem pilot 🪂🙋🏽‍♂️ actually explained to her prior to prepare her whenever he needs to fly higher & require to swing to balance ie. That’s the way to landing & she did feel the strong wind towards landing time

She has landed safely & special thanks 🙏🏻💖 to her tandem pilot, Didi for this great 💯👍🏻 paragliding experience, it’s definitely a memorable lifetime 1️⃣st paragliding experience gained

So, what are you waiting for ❓⁉️

If you’re travelling in Sabah, be sure to add paragliding in Ranau to your itinerary, highly recommend this great 👍🏻 adventure that you all don’t wanna miss it ya 😁😃

This tour arrangement was done by AEROPOD TRAVEL & TOUR SDN. BHD. , highly recommended their good tour services from her own experiences, this was her 2️⃣nd time travelling with them 💯👍🏻 Read more of her earlier experience sharing via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2023/06/28/awesome-one-stop-travel-solutions-from-flypod-team-at-sabah-malaysia/

When in Ranau, can consider to stay at this lodge, SiennyLovesDrawing went back to enjoy her staycation here this time, do read more of her staycation story via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2022/08/11/amazing-scenic-getaway-in-kundasang-sabah-of-malaysia/

Do check out her earlier Sabah travel blog stories via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/?s=Sabah+malaysia & her blog story on her ride on the heritage steam train via 🚂🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2024/04/09/nostalgia-experience-with-north-borneo-heritage-steam-train-sabah-malaysia/

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Tourism Malaysia Media Explore Race (TOMER) 2023 To Promote Tourist Attractions In Putrajaya & Selangor, Malaysia

Yeah‼️ The 2️⃣nd edition of Tourism Malaysia Media Explore Race (TOMER) 2023 by Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board aka Tourism Malaysia is back in collaboration 🤝🏻 with Perodua, Putrajaya Corporation & Tourism Selangor as its strategic partners

The organization of TOMER not only aims to establish close relations with local & international media involving mainstream media & 🆕 media, but also to promote tourism products & activities

TOMER 2023 continues the success of TOMER 2022 with extensive publicity & coverage of domestic tourism products & activities encompassing the gastronomy, nature & heritage segments & latest tourist attractions around Putrajaya & Selangor 💯💖🇲🇾

Tourism Malaysia is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia. It focuses on the specific task of promoting Malaysia as a preferred tourism destination. Since its inception, it has emerged as a major player in the international tourism scene

The next Visit Malaysia Year will be in year 2026 to commemorate the sustainability of the nation’s tourism industry. It’s also in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG)

Tourism Malaysia actively endorses the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) 🤝🏻🤜🏻🤛🏻🇮🇩🇲🇾🇹🇭💯👍🏻 by working towards the realization of the IMT-GT Visiting Year 2023-2025 that  shared the same aim of promoting the region as a unified tourism destination

Do check out FB albums via 📸🌐 https://www.facebook.com/malaysia.travel.corporate/posts/pfbid02Cv1JUUa86w1xwap89P4DYtmagookceft8WP3iwuw39wTHWVdFYabJRvqNsbxGzAPl & 📸🌐  https://www.facebook.com/malaysia.travel.corporate/posts/pfbid02gv51bashj5pfJbPFHnHmEzDpuyVhpUmLkhuPHkaXLudi6aheUjJZanraNFG2kj6Nl & 📸🌐  https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0aSprcunSxZrsEARNyPALoo4fiNqmH7CPzV4nGZdJ3rZmtxuZm1Fji5yscwu3EnFrl&id=100068928542728&mibextid=Nif5oz

Guess what ❓⁉️

It has attracted 80 media practitioners (In 20 Perodua-sponsored cars 🚗🚗), including 18 international participants from Indonesia 🇮🇩, Thailand 🇹🇭, Singapore 🇸🇬, the Philippines 🇵🇭 & Brunei 🇧🇳  It aims to promote tourism destinations & products available in Putrajaya & Selangor to the domestic & international media members. Each participated team is set for 4️⃣pax in a Perodua-sponsored car 🚗 allocated with team participation no. pasted on the car. Each participant is required to comply with all road rules throughout this exciting race, yes ✅, safety 1️⃣st always ya 😃

Hurray‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻✅💯 just completed her participation for the 3D2N Tourism Malaysia Media Explore Race 2023 (TOMER 2023) with her group members of Team 18 👏🏻🙌🏻

This was her 2️⃣nd participation, while her 1️⃣st time was TOMER 2022 in Nov 2022 with another 3️⃣ team members as Team 21 Pari-Pari. It has covered from Putrajaya, Selangor, Perak & Kuala Lumpur (KL) in Malaysia 🇲🇾 & with a combination of 2️⃣ popular competition concepts ie. Treasure Hunt & Explorace 💯👍🏻 Read more via 🌐  https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2023/02/09/tourism-malaysia-media-explore-race-media-appreciation-ceremony-2022/

Ohh yes…They have won consolation prize of RM500 😃 in TOMER 2022

Hmm…How about this year, TOMER 2023 as Team 18❓⁉️ Do continue to read on to find out ya… hahaha 🤣😂😆

So, from 8 to 10 Nov 2023, the participants were flagged off 🚩🏁 by Dato’ Dr Ammar Abd. Ghapar 👨🏽‍💼, Director-General of Tourism Malaysia, at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) approximately 8.45am. In this year’s challenge, participants will embark on a treasure hunt & exploration of Putrajaya’s landmarks 📍📍 & also explore the coastal areas of Selangor in groups while driving Perodua-sponsored cars 🚗🚗

The exciting prizes 🎁🎁 to reward the winning participants of this race consists of 1️⃣st prize ~ RM 5️⃣K,  2️⃣nd prize ~ RM 3️⃣K, 3️⃣rd prize ~ RM2️⃣K & 🔟 consolation prizes of RM500 each

Day 1️⃣

The participants registration started early morning ☀️ at Putrajaya International Convention Centre with receipt of participation kit, location guide aka tulip, question sets, t-shirts 👕👕 & breakfast 🍽️😋 Then, followed by a race briefing session by Clerk of Course (COC) for this race. The flag off of 🚩🚗 all participants of this race was officiated by YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Ammar Abd. Ghapar, Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia

“Tourism Malaysia has carried out various promotional & marketing activities to increase the contribution of the tourism sector to the improvement of the national economy in parallel with the focus on making Malaysia 🇲🇾 as 1️⃣ of the preferred tourist destinations in the region. Through the organization of TOMER for the 2️⃣nd year, publicity for domestic tourism products can also be increased including the gastronomy & nature segments in addition to strengthening public-private cooperation,” he shared

Ohh ya…He also jokingly commented that this TOMER 2023 t-shirts made him felt that he has officiated a football ⚽ event, lol 😆 He emphasized to all participants to enjoy & have fun in this race 😁

All participants were gathered & travelled in team to selected locations 📍📍 along the route of the race to create various tourism promotional content, including videos to be shared on social media 📹📸, answer pop questions ❓❓ in the form of a Creative Thinking Outside the Box 🤔💭💬, her team mates even said thinking outside the world, lol 😆 then to complete all the tasks & challenges allocated

Among the 8️⃣ checkpoints explored as below,

1. Putra Square (Putrajaya Story, Prime Minister’s Office & Masjid Putra) ~ SiennyLovesDrawing so amazed with her 1️⃣st visit to Putrajaya Story especially the grow in the dark gallery 🤩 & can do chocolate shopping here  🍫🛒🛍️. Of course not to miss the opportunity to visit famous beautiful Pink mosque 💗🕌
2. Morocco Pavilion & Putrajaya Botanical Park ~ A perfect destination to shot for OOTDs, this is absolutely instagrammable 😍🤩
3. Wetland Studio & Wetland Park ~ SiennyLovesDrawing especially loves the blinks blinks jelly fish at the underwater ocean 🌊 gallery here, so so stunning beautiful 🤩💖
4. Gl@w Glamping @ Wetland Putrajaya ~ Enjoyed buffet lunch served here & nice glamping site by the lake 🏕️🏞️
5. Nasyrul Quran Complex ~ Visit to the world 🗺🌍 ’s 2️⃣nd largest Quran ☪️📖 production centre after the King Fahd Complex, Madinah 🕋Do check out her earlier blog story via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2019/11/26/must-do-putrajaya-malaysia/
6. Anjung Floria Putrajaya 🌺 🌹 (Cancelled last mins this check point due to rain 🌧️☔)
7. Equestrian Park Putrajaya 🐴🐎 ~ Enjoyed horse ride, feeding horse or cafe hopping ☺️
8. Taman Cahaya Putra Perdana 💡 ~ Enjoyed slow walk & OOTDs with beautiful lights up during the night here
9. Tangga Putrajaya Steps ~ 250 steps stairs with 30m high & has a length of 200m to appreciate the panoramic Putrajaya views & enjoy some light sports activities here

Tourism Malaysia also provides KL Hop-On Hop-Off bus 🚌 services for all participants to enjoy the colourful panoramic night 🌃 🌉 view of Putrajaya

Day 2️⃣

All race participants continue to go through 6️⃣ checkpoints listed as below in Selangor after breakfast at hotel

1. Homestay Banghuris 🏡 ~ Banghuris represents 3️⃣ villages namely Kampung Bukit Bangkong, Kampung Hulu Chuchuh & Kampung Hulu Teris. Team 18 highly recommended to experience a truly unique way of life, culture & tradition lifestyle as well as the warmth hospitality of the village folks by opting a homestay here in Banghuris, Sepang with agro tourism activities eg. Fishing 🎣 at the pond, experience coffee ☕ processing, play local games with the villagers eg. Bowling botol dengan kelapa, Tudung Saji weaving, congkak, flying kite 🪁 etc. Ohh ya …Must try its heritage dish ~ Nasi Ambeng
2.  Bagan Lalang Beach 🏖️⛱️ ~ This picturesque Bagan Lalang Beach ⛱️🏖️ is home to several local & international hotel & resort chains, including AVANI Goldcoast Sepang Resort (A floating resort laid out in the shape of a palm 🌴 tree), Hotel Seri Malaysia & PNK (Persatuan Nelayan Kawasan) Sepang Resort. Can opt for a night stay at PNK Sepang Resort, a clean & peaceful stay with beautiful sea view 🌊 Also can buy fresh crab 🦀🦀 here, yeah 😁 This beach is usually packed on weekends with locals & tourists taking part in fishing 🎣, kite-flying 🪁, BBQ sessions, water sports activities eg. kayaking 🛶 & camping 🏕️ (Team 18 met a camping pakcik here 😃😁)
3. Morib Beach ⛱️🏖️ ~ Team 18 of TOMER2023 gonna recommends 2️⃣ beaches for all to enjoy weekend getaways from KL city centre. It’s a popular recreational spot surrounded by whispering Casuarinas & swaying palms. At low tide, the shore stretches far into the Straits of Malacca 🌊 It’s an ideal & popular weekend getaway spot for KL city dwellers in search of a quick vitamin sea refill 🌊 History lovers will enjoy discovering a wealth of historical sites eg. The ruins of old government buildings, royal graves & an abandoned palace
4. Kelanang Beach ⛱️ 🏖️ is a laid back & relaxing place to enjoy fresh sea breezes 🌊🌬️ & feel sand between your toes, even if the sand is of the brown 🤎 & muddy variety. It’s natural for the coastline on this stretch of the Strait of Malacca to be brown 🤎 as the mouth of the Langat River disgorges its constant flow of silt just 2️⃣km away, while the busy port of Klang. The beach is protected from erosion by a barrier of giant sand bags which form a kind of lagoon when the tide is right 💯👍🏻
5.  Bandar Jugra Palace 👑 ~ It belongs to Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah, the 5️⃣th Sultan of Selangor. He lived here for many years until his death in 1938. Aka Istana Alaeddin or Alaeddin Palace, the building was constructed using high-quality Chengal timber & marble. Its design is largely Islamic, mainly of Indian & Middle-Eastern origin with some Chinese influence (The roof’s carved fascia board & dragon fin), as craftsmen from China were involved in the palace’s construction. The double-storey structure has many rooms, including a royal bath (Kolam Mandi Diraja), throne room (Balai Rong Seri), banquet room (Kamar Santap Diraja), bedrooms (Kamar Beradu), audience halls (Balai Mengadap), verandah (Sotoh), kitchen (Dapur) & a “forbidden garden” (Taman Larangan). It fell into disuse after independence, when the state administrative centre was moved to Kuala Lumpur. Then, later it used as a craft centre & Quran study centre, the central religious text of Islam
6. Mah Meri Cultural Village 🏝️ ~ The ancient Mah Meri tribe aka the “Masked Men of Malaysia 🇲🇾🎭” is 1️⃣ of 18 indigenous communities living in Peninsula Malaysia as they are widely regarded as highly-skilled mask makers. Guess what❓⁉️ Some of their handicraft masks 🎭 have been known to fetch thousands of dollars , wow 😯😲 The Mah Meri tribe women are extremely adept at palm weaving. Visitors get to learn from them how to making headdresses or other decorative items made of palm fronds. There is a small gallery/museum and traditional house in the village compound that is open to visitors. The best time to visit Pulau Carey‘s Mah Meri Cultural Village is during Hari Moyang (Ancestor Day), which takes place around March or April each year. During the festival, the tribesmen & women wear intricately carved masks and perform the mystifying Tarian Jo-oh (Jungle Dance) & Tarian Topeng (Mask Dance), which are main features of the festival repertoire

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— SiennyLovesDrawing (@SiennyLovesDraw) November 14, 2023

The adventure mission has concluded in Shah Alam with an award 🏆 presentation ceremony to all TOMER 2023 winners at Mardhiyyah Hotel & Suites 🏨🛋️, Shah Alam, Selangor with theme ~ Traditional Classic

Yes ✅, SiennyLovesDrawing & her TEAM 18 members 👭🏻👫🏻 has won the consolation prize 🙌🏻💪🏻👍🏻, absolutely worth the sweats, tiredness & efforts of all team members, of course great 👍🏻 fun too, yeah 😃😁

A congratulations to all the TOMER 2023 winners 💯👍🏻

Dato’ Dr Ammar 👨🏽‍💼 said: “The main objective of organising TOMER 2023 is to strengthen collaboration with mainstream & 🆕 media while providing extensive publicity and coverage for the latest tourism products in & around Putrajaya & Selangor, encompassing natural & coastal attractions, heritage, arts & culture. As part of the government’s commitment towards the success of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, Tourism Malaysia has undertaken various promotional & marketing activities to boost the contribution of the tourism sector to the nation’s economic growth.”

“Through the organisation of TOMER 2023, publicity for tourism products can be enhanced, in addition to strengthening public-private partnerships to make Malaysia 🇲🇾 a
preferred tourism destination in the region,” he said

Absolutely a healthy race to join in as it involves brain juice to solve the pop questions, games, activities & sweaty running to create content throughout, exciting one 👍🏻

Sharing quick tips from SiennyLovesDrawing’s participation on what to pack for race challenge;

• Smartphone 📱 / camera 📸
• Power Bank 🔋
• Touch ‘n Go card ~ A contactless smart card system used for electronic payments in Malaysia
• Personal medicine or health supplements
• Cap/ hat 🧢👒
• Slippers 🩴👡
• Covered shoes 👟
• Raincoat or umbrella 🌂☂️☔, especially if raining season 🌧️🌦️⛈️
• Most important ~ Happy positive vibes 😁😁

Ohh ya …In a momentous stride that coincided with the TOMER 2023, Tourism Selangor has unveiled its TikTok Platform named @TourismSelangor during this TOMER 2023 prize-giving ceremony

This launching marked the platform’s 1️⃣st anniversary & highlighted Tourism Selangor’s strategic shift towards a digital-centric promotional approach

@tourismselangor

Selangor in 33 seconds! Experience the ultimate escape with Splendid Selangor, where every corner of this enchanting destination beckons you to explore. Let your senses run wild as you immerse yourself in the future, nature, and excitement that awaits you everywhere you go. With Splendid Selangor, the possibilities are endless – take me anywhere! #splendidselangor #tourismselangor #malaysia

♬ Viva La Vida – Coldplay

A staggering 90% of their efforts have transitioned to digital platforms, enabling them to deliver content that resonates more effectively with the public & aligns seamlessly with the principles of Tourism 4.0

Mr Azrul Shah Mohamad 👨🏽‍🦳, the Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Selangor said, “A standout achievement for Tourism Selangor is the establishment of our TikTok platform, which has garnered not only over 2️⃣million likes but also over 75.2million views through the #PusingSelangorDulu

We are thrilled to unveil our TikTok platform, celebrating 🎉 🎊 the dedicated team behind this account, whose contributions have been instrumental in driving our domestic tourism initiatives to unprecedented heights.” 👏🏻🙌🏻💯

@malaysia.truly.asia @perodua #Team18 #tourismmalaysia #cuticutimalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #tomer2023 #perodua #perbadananputrajaya #pusingselangordulu

The 34th Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race

Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 was proud to be invited as a media member to witness the flag off 🚩& the closing ceremony with prize giving 🏆 of this 34th Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race which was attended by many nature & bird lovers especially & being judged by arbitrators who have extensive experience in this field 💚🐦🕊️💕💯

A special privilege to meet YB. Cik Leong Yu Man 👩🏻‍💼 Exco Perpaduan, Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Negeri Pahang

As well as Fraser’s Hill well known birdman licensed nature guide TG 5496, Mr K.S. Durai P.J.K. 👨🏾‍💼 aka Uncle Durai for Ornithological tours who able to make some birds’ sounds, do check out her TikTok clip captured via 📹🌐  https://www.tiktok.com/@livesimpleforward/video/7246219969900334337 , wow impressive 😲 SiennyLovesDrawing wishes to have a chance to join his nature tour at Fraser’s Hill one day soon, it sure exciting & interesting to learn the Fraser’s Hill bird life from him

Do swipe left for more 📸📹 of her IG album posted & her LinkedIn photo album via 📸📸 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_birdrace2023-cuticutimalaysia-malaysiatrulyasia-activity-7076387478714122241-T-0e & 📸📸 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_birdrace2023-cuticutimalaysia-malaysiatrulyasia-activity-7076583865313607681-J_F1

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Fraser’s Hill 🏞️ as a mountain village in Pahang, Malaysia 🇲🇾 is well known for its highland rainforest 🌳 & extensive birdlife 🐦🕊️🦅🦉🦜

During certain seasons, migratory birds from Russia 🇷🇺 , Japan 🇯🇵 & China 🇨🇳 will visit Fraser’s Hill to escape freezing winters & find pasture. So, it has become a notable place for birdwatching aficionados 💕💯🐦🕊️

Retention of the environment & the well cared for forests 🌳 make Fraser’s Hill 🏞️ a sanctuary to local birds & stopping place birds of migration. Hence, it’s already synonyms with bird watching activities, especially competition event known as Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race that have been performed for 34 years, since 1988

Yes ✅, not to miss this annual event ~ Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race Competition which is generally in June every year since 1988

Guess what❓⁉️

Fraser’s Hill actually ranked 23 worldwide for bird watching 🏞️💕🐦🕊️🦅🦉🦜💯👍🏻🇲🇾 More Fraser’s Hill birds photos via 📸📸 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=fhintbirdrace&set=a.637038155121755

The flag off 🚩of this 34th Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race was officiated by En Kamaruddin Ibrahim, Pegurus Besar Tourism Pahang

This bird race is an annual event listed in the National & State Tourism calendar 🗓️ & has been organized by Pahang State Government through its agency, Tourism Pahang with support 🙌🏻💪🏻 from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), Tourism Malaysia, Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) & Birdlife International

This bird race objective is to spot, identify & record species in an official list within the given time limit. It encourages the preservation of nature & promotes Fraser’s Hill as a bird sanctuary. It attracts participants from various countries & hence promoting the tourism industry of Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, Malaysia 🇲🇾🏞️💕💯👍🏻

The Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race is a relax competition with the concept of “exploration” where each team consists of 3️⃣ participants who will search, identify & record as many species of birds 🐦🕊️🦅🦉🦜 found in the designated areas in Fraser’s Hill 🏞️

Each team will be provided with a log book 📕 & a bird information book 📖 The time allocated for this competition is for 24 hours

The team that manages to record the greatest number of bird species will be crowned as Champion 🏆 There are 3️⃣ competition categories;

• 👍🏻 Advance
• 👍🏻 Novice
• 👍🏻 Students ~ This year not made available due to advised by the Ministry of Education

Each competing team consists of 3️⃣pax only with a participation fee of RM60. The team that manages to record the MOST NUMBER OF BIRD SPECIES within 24 hours will be crowned as the CHAMPION 🏆 of this bird race. This 2023 bird race were registered with 58 teams of participants ie.

• International of 32 teams,
• Local of 26 teams

International participants this year 2023 get a lots of entries as compared to local participants, a proud record to celebrate 🥳👏🏻💯

There were a total of 90 participants registered for photography contest this year

The international participants were from,

1. Singapore 🇸🇬
2. Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
3. India 🇮🇳
4. Cambodia 🇰🇭
5. Thailand 🇹🇭
6. Philippines 🇵🇭
7. Vietnam 🇻🇳
8. Taiwan 🇹🇼
9. China 🇨🇳
10. Jordan 🇯🇴
11. Iran 🇮🇷
12. Yemen 🇾🇪
13. Libya 🇱🇾

While local Malaysian participants from below states,

1. Sarawak
2. Sabah
3. Pahang
4. Selangor
5. Kuala Lumpur
6. Perak
7. Penang
8. Kedah
9. Negeri Sembilan

Alongside, there are exciting activities ie. Bird talk, photography contest, exhibition, complimentary guided tour etc.

Ohh ya…The event organisers got all participants together for a hosted dinner together prior the event day at Hotel Shahzan Inn 🏨🍽️ & was attended by YB. Dato’ Abd Aziz bin Haji Mat Kiram 👨🏾‍💼

More photos via 📸📸 https://www.facebook.com/fhintbirdrace/posts/pfbid02DoMvoDjn8HdsnPohe14gLk7NKrKHHrgimPHzb7j1ctvNXym7iGFG34yDCTNktahYl

Do check out her TikTok clip captured from her media attendance to this 34th Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race 📹🌐

@siennylovesdraw

Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 was proud to be invited as a media member to witness the flag off 🚩& the closing ceremony with prize giving 🏆 of this 34th #FraserHill #InternationalBirdRace which was attended by many nature & bird lovers especially & being judged by arbitrators who have extensive experience in this field 💚🐦🕊️💕💯 A special privilege to meet YB. Cik Leong Yu Man 👩🏻‍💼 Exco Perpaduan, Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Negeri Pahang, as well as Fraser’s Hill well known birdman licensed nature guide TG 5496, Mr K.S. Durai P.J.K. 👨🏾‍💼 for Ornithological tours who able to make some birds’ sounds It’s an annual event listed in the National & State Tourism calendar. This competition has been organized by the Pahang State Government through its agency, Tourism Pahang with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia (@mymotac ), Tourism Malaysia, #MalaysianNatureSociety (MNS) & #BirdlifeInternational It has been organized for the 34th time & has attracted more than 58 teams with participation from 32 international teams & 26 local teams. This involves 13 countries from, 1) Singapore 2) Sri Lanka 3) India 4) Cambodia 5) Thailand 6) Philippines 7) Vietnam 8) Taiwan 9) China 10) Jordan 11) Iran 12) Yemen 13) Libya & Malaysian participants from states, 1) Sarawak 2) Sabah 3) Pahang 4) Selangor 5) Kuala Lumpur 6) Perak 7) Penang 8) Kedah 9) Negeri Sembilan While a total of 90 photography participants 📸🤳 This time’s participation attracts more international participation because Fraser’s Hill is the choice of bird enthusiasts because there are more than 250 species of birds. Entry categories are divided into Advance & Novice. Meanwhile, the Student category is due to the fact that the weather is quite hot right now & as advised by the Ministry of Education Let’s continue it every year to make Fraser’s Hill a popular bird habitat destination among bird lovers around the world 🌎💯💕🕊️🐦👍🏻 #birdrace2023 Read more 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/category/travel-tourism/malaysia/ @tourismmalaysiawt @malaysiatrulyasia @tourismpahang @tourism.pahang #CutiCutiMalaysia #MalaysiaTrulyAsia #tourismmalaysia #tourismmalaysiawilayahtimur

♬ Forest / Nature / Birds / Environmental Sound(1329509) – TrickSTAR MUSIC

SiennyLovesDrawing has spent some time met & spoke to some of the bird race participants

Right after the flag off 🚩, she 👩🏻 managed to interview 1️⃣ of the participant, Mr Amzani bin Deris 🙋🏽‍♂️, a nature guide & from Bird Group Taman Negara Malaysia. He has joined since 1999 with the same team members every year without fail. They won a championship in 2005. This year he aspired to spot roughly 90 over species. His team already here since Tuesday to survey, wow 😲

Also managed to speak to a Sri Lanka participant 🧍🏽‍♂️🇱🇰 who brought his family members along. His 3️⃣ kids 👧🏽🧒🏽👦🏽 were aspired to be part of the bird race, however after registration then the organiser informed that no kids participation allowed due to the recent superb hot weather ☀️ His kids were happily wearing the bird race participant t-shirt (Oversized from adult sizes), with a DSLR ready to join his dad. Absolutely inspiring participation vibes spotted 😃💯👍🏻

Then, while SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 was exploring to Glasshouse after lunch, she bumped into 1️⃣ of the bird race team name as “HoHooPooe”. They are all Zoology students from UKM & 1st time joining to gain 🆕 experience. The team was formed by 1️⃣ male participant with allocated tasks as general worker & bird spotter, while another 2️⃣ female team members as photographer & a bird data analyst. Great 👍🏻 team work observed

When she has finished Hemmant Trail 🌳🚶🏻‍♀️with her other media friends, she met a team from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah with team name Bornean Bristlehead. It’s all men team who joined 6 times prior. They started since 1pm & only gathered about 28 bird species on the flag off day 🚩

Yeah‼️ A fruitful day ended with a nice dinner 🍽️ at Hotel Puncak Inn, shower 🚿, chit chat with her roommate & then rest early for the night 🛌🏻😴

The next day morning, she went to explore some interesting places with her other media members, do stay tuned for her next blog story about things to do @ Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, Malaysia ya 😁

She then back to Hotel Shahzan Inn 🏨 to check out & had a good lunch at Hotel Puncak Inn 🍽️

Yeah‼️ The exciting moments for all participants after 24 hours of efforts in joining this 34th Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race Competition with the official closing & prize giving ceremony approximately at 2.30pm with YB. Cik Leong Yu Man, Exco Perpaduan, Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Negeri Pahang 👩🏻‍💼

After the closing speech, it followed with  token appreciation ceremony by YB. Cik Leong Yu Man to the main event sponsors ie. Nikon, Fujifilm, Canon, Olympus, Sony & YL Camera Services, also to the panel of arbitrators ie. Mr  Henry Goh Kok Siew, En Zulkiflee Razak, En Izrin Murki & Uncle Durai (They are the subject matter expert & the person to go to for avian related matters 👍🏻) for all their generous supports to this successful 34th bird race

Then, time flies after the 24hours competition time frame, the winners announcement moments that all excited for 😃😁 with YB. Cik Leong Yu Man, Exco Perpaduan, Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Negeri Pahang 👩🏻‍💼

Bird Photography

~ 🔟 winners,

1. Mohd Nor Hafiz bin Nor Azam 🏆(Cash RM1K, Sony LED 65 inch TV worth RM4.3K, Tenba Camera Backpack (Shootout) worth RM899, Nikon Cap 🧢 & BOH)
2. Nur Ismail bin Mohamad (Cash RM800, Tenba Camera Backpack (Fulton V2) worth RM485, Nikon Cap 🧢 & BOH)
3. Ng Choy Loi (Cash RM600, Transcend Portable SSD 1TB worth RM269, Nikon Cap 🧢 & BOH)
4. Azizul Fitri (Cash RM500, Nikon t-shirt 👕 & BOH)
5. Tuah B. Roslan (Cash RM500, Nikon t-shirt 👕 & BOH)
6. Wong Li Li (Cash RM500, Nikon t-shirt 👕 & BOH)
7. Saiful Azri bin Saamah (Cash RM500, Nikon t-shirt 👕 & BOH)
8. Saravanan Palanisamy (Cash RM500, Nikon t-shirt 👕 & BOH)
9. Razis bin Nasri (Cash RM200, Nikon t-shirt 👕 & BOH)
10. Tharmaselan Silivan (Cash RM200, Nikon t-shirt 👕 & BOH)

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~ 3️⃣ Special prizes as appreciation for students participation due to not available students category this year due to advised by the Ministry of Education

• 📸 Pygmy
• 📸 CLICKID
• 📸 Bird men

Novince

• 6th runner up: Team Hohoopoe with 21 species identified
• 5th runner up: Team Depek with 26 species identified
• 4th runner up: Team Drongo Go Go with 26 species identified
• 3rd runner up: Team WBCP Quacking from Philippines🇵🇭 with 29 species identified
• 2nd runner up: Team Kumbang Echo 69 with 29 species identified
• 1st runner up: Team Ulu Cheka Mena from Pahang with 36 species identified
• Champion 🏆: Team Swallow Girl with 40 species identified

Advance

• 6th runner up: Team Bubut Tanah from Sabah with 66 species identified
• 5th runner up: Team Timbolog from Sabah with 66 species identified
• 4th runner up: Team Flycatches from Sabah with 67 species identified
• 3rd runner up: Team Kinabalu Whiteheads from Sabah with 67 species identified
• 2nd runner up: Team Taman Negara Flycatcher from Pahang with 68 species identified
• 1st runner up: Team Rumped Swallow from Pahang & Selangor with 69 species identified
• Champion 🏆 : Team Chinned Minivef from Pahang & Selangor with 75 species identified

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SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻🙏🏻💕💯 would like to express her special thanks to Ms Bee, the emcee of this 34th bird race that shared with her the list of winners above with prize details mentioned above. Also to check out the official website for each prize categories details 😁 Congratulations 👏🏻🎉 to all winners, bravo

It’s truly an amazing 1️⃣st experience here at this awesome bird race & be back to Fraser’s Hill after a long time, frankly she was last here during her school time though. She is already looking forward to the next upcoming 35th Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race, how about you ❓⁉️

More info via 🌐 https://birdwatching.asia/frasers-hill-international-bird-race-2023/

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Tourism Malaysia Media Explore Race & Media Appreciation Ceremony 2022

Oppsss…This is a throwback post 😆, SiennyLovesDrawing actually completed her participation for the 3D2N Tourism Malaysia Media Explore Race 2022 (TOMER 2022) in Nov 2022 with another 3️⃣ team members as Team 21 Pari-Pari. This race has covered from Putrajaya, Selangor, Perak & Kuala Lumpur (KL) in Malaysia 🇲🇾 & with a combination of 2️⃣ popular competition concepts ie. Treasure Hunt & Explorace 💯👍🏻

There were approximately of 88 media members (In 22 Perodua-sponsored cars 🚗🚗), including 11 international media members from Indonesia 🇮🇩, Thailand 🇹🇭 & Brunei 🇧🇳 in this TOMER 2022. It was held for the 1️⃣st time in conjunction with the celebration 🥳 🎉 of Tourism Malaysia’s 50 Golden Jubilee celebrations at the moment, yeah‼️

All participants will travel in team to selected locations 📍📍 along the route of the race to answer the Treasure Hunt questions ❓❓ in the form of a Creative Thinking Outside the Box 🤔💭💬, her team mates even said thinking outside the world, lol 😆 then to complete all the tasks & challenges of this Amazing Explorace allocated. The exciting prizes 🎁🎁 to reward the winning participants of this race consists of 1️⃣st prize ~ RM 5️⃣K,  2️⃣nd prize ~ RM 3️⃣K, 3️⃣rd prize ~ RM2️⃣K & 🔟 consolation prizes of RM500 each

Guess what❓⁉️ SiennyLovesDrawing & her team 21 Pari Pari members 👭🏻👫🏻 has won the consolation prize as all were 1st timers in this kind of race challenge, bravo 👏🏻

This 3️⃣D2️⃣N TOMER 2022 was organized in collaboration 🤝🏻 with Perodua as the main sponsor, together with Montanic Adventure Store, BoraOmbak Marina Putrajaya, Selangor Fruit Valley, STEG Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Bagas Zakariah, Wonda Coffee & Pepsi. It also has the cooperation 🤝🏻 with Tourism Perak & VisitKL

It aims to promote tourism destinations & products available in Putrajaya, KL, Selangor & Perak among domestic & international media members. Each participated team is set for 4️⃣pax in a Perodua-sponsored car 🚗 allocated with team participation no. pasted on the car. Each participant is required to comply with all road rules throughout this exciting race, yes ✅, safety 1️⃣st always ya 😃

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The participants registration started early morning ☀️ at Sunset Glasshaus, Indus Cafe of Marina Putrajaya with receipt of participation kit, location guide aka tulip, question sets, t-shirts 👕👕 & breakfast 🍽️😋 Then, followed by a race briefing session by Clerk of Course (COC) for this race. The flag off of 🚩🚗 all participants of this race was officiated by Datuk Mohd Zamri Mat Zain, Deputy Secretary General (Tourism) of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (MOTAC) at Marina Putrajaya & was also attended by Dato’ Hj. Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Director General of Tourism Malaysia. In this race, all the participants will go on a mission of travel & treasure exploration for a distance of more than 300km as a group by riding a Perodua-sponsored car 🚗

Dato’ Zainuddin said, the organization of TOMER 2022 not only aims to establish close relations with local & international media involving mainstream media & new media, but also to promote tourism products around Putrajaya, Selangor, Perak & KL

“Tourism Malaysia has carried out various promotional & marketing activities to increase the contribution of the tourism sector to the improvement of the national economy in parallel with the focus on making Malaysia 🇲🇾 as 1️⃣ of the preferred tourist destinations in the region. Through the organization of TOMER 2022, publicity for domestic tourism products can also be increased including the gastronomy & nature segments in addition to strengthening public-private cooperation,” he shared

So, he emphasized to all participants to enjoy & have fun in this race 😁

Along the way, the participants will stop at several checkpoints 📍📍 including Selangor Fruit Valley, the remains of the Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge No. 5 (TT5) & Bagas Zakariah in Gopeng with activities eg. witnessing a demonstration of ice blended nangka cempedak aka NangCem preparation by Dato’ Chef Ismail Ahmad, Tourism, Art & Culture Ambassador for the gastronomic market, it’s so so tasty refreshing to enjoy, yummy max 😋

1️⃣st check point @📍Selangor Fruit Valley ~ To complete the salted egg 🥚making process at the same time being stepped by the ducks 🦆🦆, lol 😆 It’s challenging fun ya

2️⃣nd check point @📍Bagas Zakariah & lunch 🍽️😋 ~ To complete the activities of pick up & open durians, separate the 3️⃣ types of beans in a bamboo tray within a time frame, wow 😳

3️⃣rd check point @📍TT5 ~ To complete a maze walk by each individual team member each time & the fastest gain more marks for own team

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Not just that, all participants have to sort out what are the Treasure hunt items to grab & then submit all answers to COC

SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻❤️ felt proud & touching that all the treasure hunt items, including salted egg made by the race teams were all donated to the orphanage home, bravo 👏🏻👍🏻for the thoughtfulness, absolutely this making the race more meaningful for all participants

In addition, the participants will also experience an overnight camping 🏕️ experience at Riverside Camp Gopeng with BBQ dinner & the amazing performance by the fire boys 🔥🔥 & local music bands 🎵🎶🎼 Not to forget the highlight of this race ie. The white water rafting 🚣‍♀️🚣‍♂️ activity in Sungai Kampar, a must do & not to miss this extreme fun water activity

This traveling mission will end at the Kuala Lumpur Tourism Information Center (MaTiC) for lunch 🍽️😋 & then the prize giving ceremony 🎁🎁 to the winners at the Media Appreciation Ceremony

Sharing quick tips from SiennyLovesDrawing’s participation on what to pack for race challenge;

• Smartphone 📱 / camera 📸
• Power Bank 🔋
• Wet clothing / river bath
• Personal medicine or health supplements
• Cap/ hat 🧢👒
• Slippers 🩴👡
• Covered shoes 👟 for white water rafting
• Raincoat or umbrella 🌂☂️☔, especially if raining season 🌧️🌦️⛈️
• Camping 🏕️ ~ Sleeping bag, pillow or blanket
• Torchlight 🔦
• Most important ~ Happy positive vibes 😁😁

Absolutely a healthy event to be at, it involves brain juice to solve the race questions & sweaty running to search & find the clue & answers throughout, exciting one 👍🏻

Ohh ya…All race participants were invited by Tourism Malaysia to attend the 2022 Media Appreciation Ceremony 🎁🎁 which happened during the 3️⃣D2️⃣N as an effort to celebrate media members who have supported & helped Tourism Malaysia to make tourism activities a success, especially during the 2️⃣ years faced with the COVID-19 pandemic

@siennylovesdraw

Hurray ‼️ Team 21 Pari Pari won Tourism Malaysia Media Explore Race 2022 #TOMER2022 #CutiCutiMalaysia , the race from #Putrajaya ~ #Selangor #Perak & #KualaLumpur 😁👭🏻👫🏻🚗 1️⃣st checkpoint 📍#SelangorFruitValley , #Selangor after flag off from Indus Cafe, BoraOmbak, Marina Putrajaya after yummy 😋👍🏻 breakfast served & changed to our race t-shirt 👕 Guess what ❓⁉️ We made salted eggs 🥚🥚for the 1️⃣st time , lol 😆😆 hahaha, tried kacukan fruit nangka + cempedak, enjoyed pandan coconut water 🥥🌴 #Tourism #Travel #travellocal #TourismMalaysia @malaysiatrulyasia @tourismperak @visitklofficial @myperoduaofficial @montanicadventure @pepsimalaysia #wondacoffee @steghotelkl @selangorfruitsvalley @boraombakmarinaputrajaya #bagaszakariah #Tomer2022 #cuticutimalaysia

♬ Epic Music(842228) – Pavel

It’s themed gold & black 🖤💛 this ceremony & it was held at Magica Hall, Quill City Mall with aims to appreciate the media’s role in improving the promotion & marketing of Tourism Malaysia throughout its 50 years of existence through the Malaysia Truly Asia campaign for the international market & domestic market #cuticutimalaysia

The ceremony was attended by YBhg. Datuk Hajah Saraya Arbi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (MOTAC) & Dato’ Haji Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Director General of Tourism Malaysia

Dato’ Zainuddin said, since its launch in 1999, the Malaysia Truly Asia campaign, for example, has won more than 25 awards at the international level, thus successfully boosting the arrival of foreign tourists to Malaysia 💕🇲🇾👍🏻

“As of last September, Malaysia has recorded the arrival of more than 5.5 million tourists. We are optimistic to reach the target of 9.2 million tourists with a tourism income of RM26.8 billion by the end of this year. In fact, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), international tourism continues to show signs of strong industry recovery when it returns to record tourist arrivals reaching 57% during the pre-pandemic for the 1st 7 months of this year,” said Dato’ Zainuddin

At the ceremony, in addition to the lucky draw 🎁🎁, all invited guests were also entertained with a cabaret performance 💃🕺 & a medley of Tourism Malaysia promotional campaign songs 🎤👄🎵🎶 under the coordination of Istana Budaya Dance Artists as well as the appearance of popular guest artists, Ms Ernie Zakri & Mr Khai Bahar

Also held was the prize-giving ceremony for the winners of the TOMER 2022 which involved the participation of approximately 88 local & international media which took place over 300km from Putrajaya to Gopeng, Perak

Yes ✅, SiennyLovesDrawing & her team 21 Pari Pari members 👭🏻👫🏻 has won the consolation prize 🙌🏻💪🏻👍🏻, absolutely worth the sweats, tiredness & efforts of all team members, of course great 👍🏻 fun too

@malaysia.truly.asia @tourismperak @visitklofficial @perodua @montanic_adventure @pepsimy @wondacoffee @steghotelkl @selangorfruitvalley @boraombak_marinaputrajaya @bagas.zakariah #Tomer2022 #cuticutimalaysia

Experiential Amazing Thailand @ Hello Thailand 2022 Festival

Sawasdee, everyone 🙏🏻 SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 would like to share about ~ Hello Thailand 2022 ~  😃😁 at iCentral City Mall from 24 to 27 Nov 2022  recently. The goal of this event was to create awareness of Thailand’s 🇹🇭 image through activities, products & the various cultures of Thailand. To stimulate Malaysian tourists & promote travel to Thailand 🇹🇭 in various ways, by land, by air & especially by cruise to Phuket, by working with tour agent partners through attractive promotions & packages & to build a strong Thailand brand in order to build confidence in terms of travel & safety, as well as to explore 🆕 tourist attractions eg. Phang-Nga & Samui from this event

Yeah ‼️ “Hello Thailand”, a consumer fairs & festivals was back with cooking demonstrations, a 🆓 art & craft workshop & stage shows for fun & enjoyable

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Yeah‼️ The Tourism Authority of Thailand ‘s “HELLO THAILAND 2022” was a 4️⃣-day festival 💕🇹🇭😃 It was in collaboration with Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN) & the Royal Thai Embassy at the Central I-City Shopping mall, Shah Alam, Selangor

It offered a variety of Thai products & fashion, Thai foods, cultural performances, activities, travel packages

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Guess what❓⁉️

The visitors got to win a chance for an air ticket to Thailand ✈️🇹🇭 or cruise to Phuket 🚢🇹🇭 at the lucky draw 😲 Many worthwhile rewards eg. hotel vouchersto Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi, AirAsia return ticket, a cruise trip voucher & many more at the event & via its E-Contest, absolutely exciting for all 😁

There was daily stage show for Muay Thai & 2️⃣ special Thai Tradition Dance Art, one is called Menorah or Nora, which was added to UNESCO’s prestigious heritage list last year in Dec 2021 & the other one is call Khon Masked Dance which was added to UNESCO’s list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2018 👏🏻👍🏻

Also a cooking demo 👩🏻‍🍳👨🏻‍🍳 for famous Thai foods like Pad Thai, Tom Yam, Som Tum & mango sticky rice. At the workshop session, all got to learn to make Luk Chub or Mung Bean desserts, make Krathongs & Tung Lanna or Thai Traditional Lantern 🏮

There were more than 30 stalls selling Thai foods & delicacies, Thai massage services & merchandise ranging from jewellery, clothing 👗👖👕👚 & fashion which come from Thailand 🇹🇭, gifts 🎁🎁, home décor, decorative accessories, health & beauty products & many more

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SiennyLovesDrawing is just can’t wait for the next Thailand events happening in Malaysia 😁💕

FB event page via 🌐 https://facebook.com/events/s/hello-thailand-2022/659214415587598/ & photo album via 📸📸 https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=centralicity&set=a.497512315742738

#HelloThailand2022 #AmazingThailand #tatkl #thailandfestival #thaifair #amazingnewchapters #centralicity #TourismThailandMalaysia #CentraliCity #MYCentralForAll #events

Things To Do @ Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia

Yeah‼️ Happy September to all, this time SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 would like to sharing about her recent 3️⃣D2️⃣N trip to Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia 🇲🇾

Bentong is fondly aka “Back Garden of Greater KL” & “Backyard of Kuala Lumpur” with its approximately 1️⃣ hour road 🛣️ journey for its natural environment 💚🌳🌿🌱 surrounded by mountains, greenery & water to both the local & foreign tourists

So, let’s check out where are the places to visit 📍📍, things to do, local foods to enjoy & hotel accommodations at Bentong, Pahang from her recent trip 🎒😃

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SiennyLovesDrawing & her travelmates 👩🏻🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻👭🏻👬🏻👫🏻 had a safe comfy approximately 2 hours bus 🚌 ride to & from Kuala Lumpur to Bentong, Pahang

Places To Visit & Things To Do

1. The Bentong Farm

This farm is actually under the same management of Farm In The City in Serdang, Selangor 🇲🇾 as she has shared in her blog post via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2022/06/23/educational-things-to-do-selangor-malaysia/

Let’s get back to nature as you explore its fields of local fruit trees & vegetables 🌳🍅🥬🥕 Met some of the Farm’s many local creatures including the tiny, palm sized Marmosets, South American Alpacas, the world’s smallest horse & many more

Ohh ya…Let’s meet the 1️⃣st Malaysian born Alpaca, yes, with Malaysian Identification Card, Ms Ella during your visit here ya 😃 Her black fur is absolutely soft to touch, do check out her TikTok clip captured 📹🌐 by feeding cute adorable Ms Ella with carrot, her favourite snack

Admission fee is applicable ✅

https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7126859400031063323

Absolutely a great 👍🏻 place for kids to enjoy an educational tour here with farm environment & having fun running, chasing, petting & feeding the animals

Yes ✅, chasing & feeding the small animals within the farm here is possible as the visitors are all able to watch the small animals roam freely in the open compounds & nature settings within this farm without being restrained in cages. Just that don’t ever bully or harm any of these cute small animals ya 💞👌🏻👍🏻

Ohh ya…There are plenty of giant replicas of items used in our daily lifestyle that you may observe during your visit here. Guess what❓⁉️ The Malaysian Book of Records has gained for the biggest durian replica is here, so not to be missed the King of Fruit – Musang King durian during your visit ya 😃

Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 would like to recommend this as an ideal farm for family outings, educational excursions as well as simply a good getaway from the hustle & bustle of city living ya 👍🏻

More photos via 📸🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_thebentongfarm-bentong-pahang-activity-6958395895306489857-kkS3 & 📸🌐 https://www.facebook.com/siennyyong/posts/pfbid02EyL23o38jBbweoS2XUHm71AZaDu28RDgxtVwCDSSMdZe5139cCE3fiEDaXhzTuwrl

Address📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jjd7gW43nhyWduPv6
Contact no.☎️📞📱: +6010-283 3655
FB: https://www.facebook.com/thebentongfarm/

2. Bentong Gallery

This gallery is a must visit for all to learn from the exhibits & information on historical & cultural that existed in Bentong over the time

Guess what❓⁉️

There is a wooden chair that is exhibited in this gallery also worth more than 💯 years, wow 😲 It’s still in absolute good condition that it doesn’t seems to be that OLD 👍🏻 The road in front of this gallery actually already 135 years. A historical street not to be missed

There are exhibit halls, BG Cafe & BG souvenirs store. Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing enjoys its relaxing cafe setting here while enjoying a cuppa & reading the Bentong history. You may shop at its souvenir store for some Bentong specialty ie. Bentong Ginger, Bentong local soya sauce etc.

From her recent visit, she has captured a TikTok clip for sharing ya 📹🌐

https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7126322216999980314

Also would like to recommend you all to try its homemade ice cream stick here, available with Musang King durian, red bean & coconut flavours. SiennyLovesDrawing has tasted the red bean, it’s so rich & full of red bean of her ice cream stick, yummy max 😋🤤👍🏻

More photos via 📸🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_bentonggallery-bentong-pahang-activity-6958399914489905152-_HZc & 📸🌐 https://www.facebook.com/siennyyong/posts/pfbid02RUq3BBJ2SLiLrW2UZypng4W9y7e2ENPoiZf4XR7LdAX7njo53bToT1YSRNyrWwb8l

Address📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wdnNf1ZRYGP27U2r8
Contact no.☎️📞📱: +609-222 7600
Website 🌐: http://www.bentong-gallery.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/BentongGallery/

3. Sunrise 🌄 View Hiking & Farm Walk @ Bilut Hills

Highly recommend joining this sunrise 🌄 hiking & farm walk 🚶🏻‍♀️during your stay with Bilut Hills (Refer item 1 under Hotel Accommodation in this story)

The hotel staff who guided this hiking was absolutely friendly & responsible 👍🏻 to ensure all participants enjoyed the good view as well as with good photos captured from the hike. They also ensure you’re taking the proper stair route down the hill too. Do keep up your great customer service, bravo 👍🏻💪🏻🙌🏻👏🏻

The sunrise 🌄 view overlooking the Mt Benom here is just really awesome 😍, definitely worth your early waking up & healthy sweat in the early morning 🔆☀️

Do check out her great comfy stay TikTok clip captured via 📹🌐 https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7126860102740561179 to view the beautiful surroundings & scenery views overlooking the Mt Benom

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More photos via 📸🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_biluthills-bentong-pahang-activity-6958402416354504704-Kf89 & 📸🌐 https://www.facebook.com/siennyyong/posts/pfbid02wxHZMdCnrGyuUXYUgtjuxXG6L5FbxwDGUkyAtmfzgqPtGZ3yzg5EUy5SxHx6ccN4l

4. Bilut Extreme Park

It offers all an unforgettable outdoor adventure packed with laughter & excitement 😃😁, surrounded by natural environment

All visitors must enjoy the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rides here because it’s the main factor this park was founded in May 2013 (Rebranded 2015) with aims to provide all its visitors an adventurous & exciting experience

Her happy exciting TikTok clip captured from her time here 📹🌐

https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7126329989326245147

Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing would recommend this park as a team building activities venue 👍🏻 as it offers many activities here eg. Paintball, bubble soccer ⚽, hiking 🥾 at Botak Hill, archery 🎯, archery tag 🏹, target shooting 🔫 She loves the target shooting & ATV ride the most from her recent visit here, adventurous exciting time spent, yeah!!

Also with its facilitator team all are highly skilled & trained. Yes ✅, all with aims of safety 1️⃣st as the no.1️⃣ priority throughout the fun exciting adventurous journey in this park. For ATV ride, there is an option that you may opt to ride with its facilitator or staff, if you’re not to ride on the ATV on your own. Not to worry & to have great 👍🏻 fun here

More photos via 📸🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_bentong-pahang-malaysia-activity-6958428249529999360-cfYU & 📸🌐 https://www.facebook.com/siennyyong/posts/pfbid02yEmQ891nUtDgSxFYky8QkZWzDAbbB9tDWxdxW4rLS33MEGnqtKpFLiKPy9bVwkY5l

Address📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u2D6qpaokwfYTMjNA
Website 🌐: https://bilutextremepark.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/BilutExtremePark/

5. D’Bilut Agro Farm

A 7.5-acre farm for all to experience the simple life of a Malaysian farmer with plenty of activities ie. Feeding deers 🦌🦌 with bread 🍞, stingless bee 🐝 farm, rabbit 🐇🐰 & turtle 🐢 farm etc.

Again, it’s a nice place for kids to enjoy an educational tour or a family trip travel venue in Pahang ya 😀 Do check out her TikTok clip captured ya 📹🌐

https://www.tiktok.com/@siennylovesdraw/video/7130099526462917915

Ohh ya…If you’re visiting during its local fruits harvesting season, you will enjoy the fruits & satisfying happiness. SiennyLovesDrawing had a happy dulang meal, no fruits as durian season just ended here, lol 😭😆

More photos via 📸🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_biluthills-bentong-pahang-activity-6958428371835920385-Y551

Address📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FZQGA1diwk5KwcV5A
Contact no.☎️📞📱: +6012-776 9463
Website 🌐: https://dbilut.com.my/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/DBilutAgroFarm/

6. Sempah T-Farm

SiennyLovesDrawing has learnt how to grow Bentong Ginger & making tasty healthy ginger drink, also learnt some simple games with the plants here, do check out her TikTok clip captured 📹🌐 from her farm visit here ya

@siennylovesdraw

#bentongginger #planting at 📍 Sempah T Farm, can do #camping 🏕️ & #glamping #fruitnfarmtreasure2022 #cuticutimalaysia #jomkepantaitimur #tourismmalaysiawilayahtimur #bentong #bentongpahang #jandabaik #jandabaikpahang #fruitsfarms #farm #farms #agro #马来西亚 #pahang #tourismmalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #trendingnewsmalaysia #traveltok #travel #malaysia #travellocal #traveller #travelling #trip #userexperience #userstory #supportlocal #selfcare #selflove #happyeating #food #foodie #happyfoodies #foodie #foodies #makanlokal #MYFoodie #Malaysia #traveldomestic #domestictravel #museummoment #museum #art #culture #heritage #travellokal #happytravel #🇲🇾 #blog #blogpost #blogging #bloggerlife #blogginglife #blogwriting #blogger #bloggers #contentcreator #contentcreation #contentcreatormy

♬ Chopin Nocturne No. 2 Piano Mono – moshimo sound design

This farm is also a non halal restaurant with exclusive healthy menu for selection & with camping & glamping sites within the farm for all to opt for a dining or a stay with farm activities eg. Farm explore, night walk, jungle trekking etc. here

It’s well equipped with under roof, hot water supply, hot water heater shower 🚿, toilet 🚽, tent for rent ⛺etc.

SiennyLovesDrawing is planning to bring along her little niece for a family camping trip here, perhaps one of the upcoming school holidays ya 👩🏻💕👧🏻🏕️👍🏻

More photos via 📸🌐 https://www.facebook.com/siennyyong/posts/pfbid02D3c81EJbActcxiAKHZeGm8KkgjhmmhuMzNiEzJR6pTaFqhJQYeqmkEe5FC8rmhZTl

Address📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q6nzAzuwEXynHaLV8
Website 🌐: https://www.sempahtfarm.my/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/sempahtfarm.my/

7. Muzium Felda Lurah Bilut

This museum provides its visitors an avenue to learn the history of this 1️⃣st FELDA in Malaysia. It’s an absolutely educational visit here to gain some valuable life journey of a FELDA starting in the past

However, from her recent visit while it was raining, this museum requires some immediate proper repair & maintenance to ensure it’s roof leakage, including the proper hygiene & cleaning of its public toilet for a better visit experience & safety for its visitors

Her TikTok clip was captured for sharing as below 📹🌐

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📍 Muzium #FELDA Lurah Bilut #fruitnfarmtreasure2022 #cuticutimalaysia #jomkepantaitimur #tourismmalaysiawilayahtimur #bentong #bentongpahang #jandabaik #jandabaikpahang #museum uzium #educational #education #fruitsfarms #farm #farms #agro #马来西亚 #pahang #tourismmalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #trendingnewsmalaysia #traveltok #travel #malaysia #travellocal #traveller #travelling #trip #userexperience #userstory #supportlocal #selfcare #selflove #happyeating #food #foodie #happyfoodies #foodie #foodies #makanlokal #MYFoodie #Malaysia #traveldomestic #domestictravel #museummoment #museum #art #culture #heritage #travellokal #happytravel #🇲🇾 #blog #blogpost #blogging #bloggerlife #blogginglife #blogwriting #blogger #bloggers #contentcreator #contentcreation #contentcreatormy

♬ Music In Your Heart (Instrumental) – BLVKSHP

More photos via 📸🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_bentong-pahang-malaysia-activity-6959006697214418944-H-bw & 📸🌐 https://www.facebook.com/siennyyong/posts/pfbid02tMFrN1irRz2XgnyKMtLXRLaXPVzGcu7cLuo4RTNdM7P97arzLw84bGoDG6wuPNMil

Address📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/c7Z6NjEAvjq8DgPE6
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Muzium%20Felda%20Lurah%20Bilut,%20Bentong,%20Pahang/429024743854796/

Food 😋🤤

1. Lemang Toki

SiennyLovesDrawing really enjoyed her tasty lemang paired with chicken rendang served here, so so good 😋🤤👍🏻

Lemang actually is glutinous rice with coconut milk & salt which is wrapped with banana leaf, then cooked in a bamboo stick. You can enjoy it just itself or pair with meat rendang. Read more via 🌐 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemang

She also gets to view how these famous lemang & BBQ chicken are being prepared here from its open kitchen during her delicious 😋🤤 lunch time here. Do check out her TikTok clip captured

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📍 Lemang To’ki #lemangtoki #lemang #happyeat #happyeating #traditionalfood #fruitnfarmtreasure2022 #cuticutimalaysia #jomkepantaitimur #tourismmalaysiawilayahtimur #bentong #bentongpahang #jandabaik #jandabaikpahang #fruitsfarms #farm #farms #agro #马来西亚 #pahang #tourismmalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #trendingnewsmalaysia #traveltok #travel #malaysia #travellocal #traveller #travelling #trip #userexperience #userstory #supportlocal #selfcare #selflove #happyeating #food #foodie #happyfoodies #foodie #foodies #makanlokal #MYFoodie #Malaysia #traveldomestic #domestictravel #museummoment #museum #art #culture #heritage #travellokal #happytravel #🇲🇾 #blog #blogpost #blogging #bloggerlife #blogginglife #blogwriting #blogger #bloggers #contentcreator #contentcreation #contentcreatormy

♬ Yummy Yummy in My Tummy – Snooknuk

Ohh ya…This place is always crowded, especially motorcyclists that are stopping by here for good tasty meals before continuing their ride

More photos via 📸🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_lemangtoki-bentong-pahang-activity-6958396494374719488-i1GR & 📸🌐 https://www.facebook.com/siennyyong/posts/pfbid0fx18j7R2W43prS1f9ASSSEjjVE43mNFwW2GMGvuFxfRxss9SWueQ7CeQcNYDL6Rcl

Address📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3SPi3pN2HP8uz3D2A
FB: https://www.facebook.com/LemangToki/

2. Istana Lemuni

You all have to book in advance & enjoy a great 👍🏻 pure traditional Malay cuisine (Northern, Southern or Pantai Timur sets) served here in its beautiful palace & royal families wooden houses (Aka Rumah Tela in Malaysia’s national language) here

“It’s all started actually as the weekend houses for the family, then the kitchen for family gatherings during weekends here. Visitors to Janda Baik actually then passing by & stopping by to take photos & videos. Many people were asking why they were not open to the public, so here it is now a dining place named Istana Lemuni (It’s with Istana Tiang 16, opening soon).” Explained by the passionate friendly & welcoming Datin Hasma Ahmad to SiennyLovesDrawing & her travel mates during her recent dining

So, it started with initially open 2018 for private function with BBQ dinner, then lunch, as the family background is with engineering automotive & retail company, not really into F&B businesses, so would like to explore this new opportunity with own cooking for approximately 30-50pax a day by only open from Fri to Sun & by advanced booking

Then more & more customers, Datin then recruiting more family members & staff, opening for breakfast till lunch or extend till tea time, 8am-5pm, it grows to 400-500pax 😲 each per day during these 3 days Fri to Sun

SiennyLovesDrawing as a go green & environmental friendly person got impressed that Istana Lemuni actually serves its customers with natural mineral water from its deep land ground, using solar as renewable energy for all its lighting as well as serving cuisine with organic ingredients from its farm & farm harvests from the local Janda Baik communities here. That’s really great 👍🏻 initiative. Do check out her happy dining TikTok clip captured 📹🌐

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#Traditional #Malay #lunch at 📍 #IstanaLemuni #IstanaLemuniJandaBaik & #visitrumah #RumahTela #Palace 😃😁👍🏻🇲🇾🦌🌳🍽️😋 #fruitnfarmtreasure2022 #cuticutimalaysia #jomkepantaitimur #tourismmalaysiawilayahtimur #bentong #bentongpahang #jandabaik #jandabaikpahang #fruitsfarms #farm #farms #agro #马来西亚 #pahang #tourismmalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #trendingnewsmalaysia #traveltok #travel #malaysia #travellocal #traveller #travelling #trip #userexperience #userstory #supportlocal #selfcare #selflove #happyeating #food #foodie #happyfoodies #foodie #foodies #makanlokal #MYFoodie #Malaysia #traveldomestic #domestictravel #museummoment #museum #art #culture #heritage #travellokal #happytravel #🇲🇾 #blog #blogpost #blogging #bloggerlife #blogginglife #blogwriting #blogger #bloggers #contentcreator #contentcreation #contentcreatorsharing

♬ For cooking and work videos. Marimba is an impressive song – Junya Ota

Asking about its future plan, Datin continues to explain that it’s still in progress that its customers will have to pick fruits on the farm, chasing chicken, duck, other farm animals, a picnic area, timbang bayar organic vegetables etc. Also there will be a gallery soon for the local artists with certain percentage from sales to contributing back to the local Janda Baik communities 👍🏻

The next time SiennyLovesDrawing is gonna try & taste the signature dish ie. Nasi Lemuni here

Address📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uUMYvE6Xy1UQoDsn8
Operation hours🕛: Only upon advanced booking
Website 🌐: https://www.istanalemuni.com/

3. D’Bilut Agro Farm’s Restaurant

Refer item 6 in Places to Visit above

Yes ✅, you can opt to enjoy a dulang meal (available for 4 pax sharing) here to try its signature menu ie. Deer 🦌 rendang, fried lamb etc. Hmm…The food portion is generous here 👍🏻

Hotel Accommodation 🏢

1. Bilut Hills

Let’s emerging into the hills 🏞️ & forests 🌳🌳, watching the magnificent view of evening twilight, witnessing the breathtaking view of the sunrise 🌄 overlooking Mt Benom, taking a walk down the misty forest, & also gazing at the sky full of stars ✨⭐🌟

You will enjoy your morning/ evening swim 🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️🏊‍♂️ at its infinity swimming pool during your stay

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=467695965173373&set=a.467689965173973&type=3
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It has a total of 32 rooms, KTV lounge 🎤🎶, a meeting room & many more

Do check out her great comfy stay TikTok clip captured 📹🌐 to view the beautiful surroundings with Mt Benom & many activities within its compound to enjoy ya

@siennylovesdraw

Amazing stay with Bilut Hills , love the beautiful 😍 views of Mt Benom #BilutHills #MtBenom #sunrise #fruitnfarmtreasure2022 #cuticutimalaysia #jomkepantaitimur #tourismmalaysiawilayahtimur #bentong #bentongpahang #jandabaik #jandabaikpahang #fruitsfarms #farm #farms #agro #马来西亚 #pahang #tourismmalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #trendingnewsmalaysia #traveltok #travel #malaysia #travellocal #traveller #travelling #trip #userexperience #userstory #supportlocal #selfcare #selflove #happyeating #food #foodie #happyfoodies #foodie #foodies #makanlokal #MYFoodie #Malaysia #traveldomestic #domestictravel #museummoment #museum #art #culture #heritage #travellokal #happytravel #🇲🇾 #blog #blogpost #blogging #bloggerlife #blogginglife #blogwriting #blogger #bloggers #contentcreator #contentcreation #contentcreatormy

♬ Sea Dreams – 鄢语

More photos via 📸🌐https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_hotel-biluthills-bentong-activity-6958401315869773824-_YzP , 📸🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_hotel-biluthills-bentong-activity-6958422154728136704-Cylz , 📸🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_hotel-biluthills-bentong-activity-6958421223475208192-bAlq , 📸🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_hotel-biluthills-bentong-activity-6958403543879884800-NUPz & 📸🌐 https://www.facebook.com/siennyyong/posts/pfbid02wxHZMdCnrGyuUXYUgtjuxXG6L5FbxwDGUkyAtmfzgqPtGZ3yzg5EUy5SxHx6ccN4l

Address📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hn3HQWUySzWSyaL59
Website 🌐: https://biluthills.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Bilut-hills-1933665503579407/

2. Bidaisari Resort

Let’s experience nature, to breathe in the clean air & relax in the serenity of this resort which is surrounded by the cooling stream, sound of crickets, view of the swan lake

This resort serves you their fresh fig from its farm for all your meals while staying in with them. It was the 1st time for SiennyLovesDrawing to taste the fresh fig fruit from here, she really loves & enjoys this sweet juicy fresh fig fruit during her awesome comfy stay here. She got to visit the Bidaisari Fig Farm, then hand pluck, wash & enjoy the fresh fig on the spot, so so fresh & tasty 😋🤤 to enjoy, superb awesome experience gained 😁 More about fig via 🌐 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fig

Do check out her TikTok clip captured to view the beautiful surroundings 😍🤩 & many activities enjoyed just within the resort compound ya

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Happy comfy stay with 📍Bidaisari Resort , fresh #figfarm , horse riding #fruitnfarmtreasure2022 #cuticutimalaysia #jomkepantaitimur #tourismmalaysiawilayahtimur #bentong #bentongpahang #jandabaik #jandabaikpahang #fruitsfarms #farm #farms #agro #马来西亚 #pahang #tourismmalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #trendingnewsmalaysia #traveltok #travel #malaysia #travellocal #traveller #travelling #trip #userexperience #userstory #supportlocal #selfcare #selflove #happyeating #food #foodie #happyfoodies #foodie #foodies #makanlokal #MYFoodie #Malaysia #traveldomestic #domestictravel #museummoment #museum #art #culture #heritage #travellokal #happytravel #🇲🇾 #blog #blogpost #blogging #bloggerlife #blogginglife #blogwriting #blogger #bloggers #contentcreator #contentcreation #contentcreatormy

♬ Sea Dreams – 鄢语

This resort is absolutely suitable for a corporate trip or family stay with its fig farm & activities available within this resort, moreover it’s with a nature & riverside surroundings, a back to nature getaway 🏞️🌳👍🏻

During your stay here, you may enjoy taking beautiful photos at the beautiful Jade Vine garden, beautiful water fountain ⛲, enjoy horse 🐴🐎 riding within the resort compound ya

More photos via 📸🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_jadabaik-bentong-pahang-activity-6959008085730365440-af5j, 📸🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_jadabaik-bentong-pahang-activity-6959007429997064192-cZOa, & 📸🌐 https://www.facebook.com/siennyyong/posts/pfbid0Pf7n8s645sc8NdCkCW7ZwWpyLcDD7mCYqJAu5yHGDRGHfypQy7NLyQ8LGmD9csE6l

Address📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zjeq1c2fe5amTwqD9
Contact no.☎️📞📱: +6017-5070363 En. Mohd Izuan
Website 🌐: https://www.bidaisariresort.com.my/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/bidaisari

3. D’Bilut Agro Farm & Retreat

Refer item 6 in Places to Visit above. Yes ✅, you can opt to stay in this farm as accommodations available too. It consists of 9 dormitories where each can accommodate up to 9 people at a time. For those who wish to get closer to Mother Nature 💚🌳☘️🌿🌱, you can also opting for camping 🏕️ at the designated camping areas provided here within this farm

SiennyLovesDrawing didn’t stay in this farm during this recent trip

4. Sempah T-Farm

Refer item 6 in Places to Visit above. This farm with camping, also glamping (Now pre launched) sites for its visitors to opt for a stay here

SiennyLovesDrawing didn’t stay in this farm during this recent trip, she plans to bring her little niece & family members to enjoy a family farm camping trip here in the future ya 🏕️🚙🔥🥾

So, when are you travelling to visit Bentong, Pahang 🇲🇾❓⁉️

#TikTok https://t.co/72hCxUIJNm #fruitnfarmtreasure2022 #cuticutimalaysia #jomkepantaitimur #Pahang #tourismmalaysiawilayahtimur #fruitsfarms #farm #farms #agro #trip #tour #tourismmalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #Tourism #Malaysia #travel #travelling @TourismMalaysia #travelbloggers pic.twitter.com/kgrykEGpOa

— SiennyLovesDrawing (@SiennyLovesDraw) August 3, 2022

#tourismmalaysia #Bentong #Pahang #tourismmalaysiawilayahtimur #cuticutimalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #travel #hotel #staycation #travels #travelling #cuticutimalaysia #tourism #travelmalaysia #siennylovesdrawing #food #foodie #foodies #foodlover #foodlovers #dining #blog #vlog #blogging #blogger #bloggers #influencer #influencers #travellocal

Things To Do at Commonwealth Forest Park, Selangor, Malaysia

Yeah‼️ SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 would like to share here the things to do at Commonwealth Forest Park & Resort aka Resort Taman Eko Rimba Komanwel (RTERK) 🌳🏕️🌳 from her recent visit

It’s a privately-owned resort & camping site on the road 🛣️ to Rawang, about 24km north of Kuala Lumpur city center & approximately 3km from Rawang Town. It was launched in 1993 to commemorate the 14th Commonwealth Forest Conference in Kuala Lumpur city, Malaysia 🇲🇾

Ohh ya… It’s with admission fee ✅ to enter this park. There is an Indian temple at its park entrance, be aware of the many monkeys 🐒🐵, so advise to keep any of your foods not too obvious visible to avoid being snatching by the monkeys during your visit or stay here

Be with the #nature📍ResortTamanEkoRimbaKomanwel🌳🌳#TourismSelangor #trip #tour #PusingSelangorDulu #TourismSelangor #splendidselangor #DiscoverSelangor #tourismmalaysia #cuticutimalaysia #malaysiatrulyasia #Tourism #Malaysia #travel #travelling @TourismMalaysia @TourismSelangor pic.twitter.com/SguMScU24a

— SiennyLovesDrawing (@SiennyLovesDraw) August 2, 2022

It combines a recreational forest with landscaped gardens, lakes, camping 🏕️ grounds, chalets, fountains, jogging tracks, hiking 🥾 trails, SAWA river trekking, All-Terrain Vehicle rides (ATV), stingless bee 🐝 (aka Kelulut) farm (Temporarily close) & other amenities to give its visitors a great 👍🏻 choice to spend time here for a green nature 💚🏞️🌳🌳 getaway from the busy city living

Not just that it’s located at Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve, a large forest reserve 🌳🌳 of over 600 hectares of lowland dipterocarp species bordering Kanching Recreational Forest & backing on to Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM). With these 3️⃣ forested areas together form a large green lung on the northern edge of the city 🌇

RTERK is now being managed by Future World Avenues Sdn. Bhd. in close collaboration with The State of Government, Tourism Selangor Sdn. Bhd. & State Forestry Department 🤝🏻🙌🏻👍🏻

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So, what are the things to do❓⁉️

SiennyLovesDrawing & friends really enjoyed themselves during their recent visit

Guess what❓⁉️

There will be an overnight trip again here, hurray 😃😁💕🏕️🌳❤️

From her recent travel experience, below are the things to do while enjoying being with the beautiful nature here as shown in her IG album shared above 📸📸

Glamping/ camping night with Lubar Camp 🏕️⛺

Lake campsite is definitely the favorite spot of many camping lovers ya 👍🏻

There are various camping tents available to rent at the river side ~ River Cottage, located right opposite The White Cottage or any locations within this park

Also camping equipment is available for rent

Note: There is no power point available for charging 🔋, so do bring along power bank while enjoying back to nature stay here

Enjoyed food 😋👍🏻 & OOTD 📸📹 @ the beautiful Café Loaves & Bites or Forest By Cik Bunga

All visitors can enjoy a cuppa or a slice of cake after a walk in this park

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OOTD @ Mini Flower Garden Cik Bunga

You will be amazed with the growing plants passion of Cik Bunga here

OOTD @ Cik Bunga Telephone Booth

Lol 😛 There is a small phone in this booth ya 😀

Hmm…Who was SiennyLovesDrawing calling ah? Perhaps inviting her friends for a morning jogging here 😀

OOTD @ Welcome Bamboo

Love how the rainbow coloured bamboo formed the welcoming sign here

OOTD @ Roundabout RTERK

It’s just located opposite the Forest by Cik Bunga Cafe, this cafe serves food for all visitors to enjoy during time spent in this nature park

OOTD or an overnight @ The White Cottage

A nicely decorated & comfy space for a good night rest in this beautiful white cottage, it’s well equipped, air conditioning & beautifully decorated

It’s opposite River Cottage camping site 🏕️

More info or stay booking via 🌐 https://www.iohome.my/whitecottage

River Trekking

Do wear proper shoe 👟 (Kampung Adidas would be a good choice) & bring along mosquito 🦟 repellent before you’re starting to enjoy your river trekking

Note: It’s expecting to maybe experience with mosquitoes & leeches during this activity

More info on this activity booking via 🌐 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf_mfCapFUU/ or contact the river trekking guide team via 🌐 https://instagram.com/adventurexcape

Canoeing / Kayaking 🛶

There are life jackets available for children & those who can’t swim while enjoying canoeing 🛶 at this man-made lake

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Cycling 🚴🏻‍♀️

It’s a nice way to explore this park & enjoy the comfy wind blows during the ride, then breath in fresh clean air

Electric Scooter 🛴🛵

Hmm…This is really fun to enjoy this ride, personally SiennyLovesDrawing was not so good in balancing herself, it was a great 1st trial she had, enjoy max!!

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ATV ride

It’s a must try ATV ride here especially riding in the forest area

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There are clean toilets 🚽 with toilet papers, hand soap, power-pressure shower 🚿 & trash bins provided at designated area within the park to avoid being disturb by the monkeys

Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing would like to recommend this park for family outing, school educational trip & corporate team building

Let’s visit Commonwealth Forest Park & Resort aka Resort Taman Eko Rimba Komanwel (RTERK) for a back to nature getaway

Welcome to check out her TikTok clip 📹🌐 captured from her recent happy travel here ya 😃😁🌳🏕️💕❤️👍🏻

@siennylovesdraw

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♬ 萤火虫 纯音乐 – 幽基斯

Address📍: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KzbHoVHJfT4J5SZg9

Website🌐: https://www.rterkpark.com/