autoshow event by borneo autofest in sarawak

Borneo Auto Fest also known as BAF is the first ever biggest car expo in East Malaysia which will involved the Super Bike, Bicycle and Car Club. BAF event will be held at a great and beautiful scenic at Batu Kawa Newtownship @ MJC. Apart from the expo, we have hundreds of booths promoting car accessories and audio system. We also have a few car dealers promoting their products as well. Apart from that we have a food bazaar and flea market to make the event more colorful. We have a Competition such as audio system and car modification will take place on the entire 3 days. And we have an invited professional judges come along the way from the West Malaysia to judge the competition.
BAF is mainly organized by AUTEK and FEST EVENT and co organized/by Majlis Perbandaran Padawan. We are looking foward to this event and to make sure that this event will reach to the international level in time to come. We are expecting at least 5000 crowd per day to enjoy the entire event and 500 competitors to compete in the competition as well. There will also be bikers/speed biker, bicycle riders to have their own activities as well as invited artiste to sing for the event.
The main objective of this event is to further enhance and boost the local market in car audio and accessories sector. It is design to attract more and more people in the society to know what BAF and at the same time we want to boost our market as installer and as a brand dealer. Apart from that, this event is created to improve and gather all the audiophile in the society to be together and improve the relationship. And we want to create a public event that benefits both the society and the company.

pasar serikin

Pasar Serikin

Serikin merupakan sebuah pekan besar yang terletak di sempadan Daerah Bau Sarawak dan Kalimantan Indonesia. Mengambil masa 2 jam perjalanan dari pusat Bandaraya Kuching. Sistem pengangkutan yang baik menjadikan Serikin sering dikunjungi pelawat untuk membeli-belah yang terdiri daripada warga tempatan dan pelancong asing. Permaisuri Agong turut pernah ber'shopping' di Serikin pada tahun 2004.

Serikin hanya boleh dikunjungi pada hari sabtu dan ahad sahaja. Pelbagai barangan kelengkapan rumah boleh dibeli di sini. Barangan ukiran, perabot rotan, kain langsir, tikar dan lain -lain keperluan anda boleh dibeli dengan harga yang cukup murah asalkan anda pandai menawar. Jika anda bijak menawar, anda boleh membeli dengan potongan harga sehingga 50% daripada harga asal. Matawang yang digunakan adalah dalam Ringgit Malaysia.

Memang murah topi, helmet (non SIRIM approved la semestinya!), tudung, telekung di sini. workmanship yg bertepatan dgn harga yg dibayar. Setengah telekung tu, kalau kat Semenanjung memang sebijon, harga Rm80...kat sini Rm30-40 boleh dapat, bergantung cara kita tawar-menawar. Yang pastinya, memang murah

amat sesuai di kunjungi pada pagi sabtu dan ahad sahaja (7pagi-4ptg)

sinar serapi eco park

Sinar Serapi Eco Park

Sebuah Taman Rekreasi Air yang terletak dikawasan Matang, Petra Jaya.  Saya sendiri terkejut apabila mengetahui tentang wujudnya Taman Rekreasi yang berdekatan bandar.  Anda tidak perlu lagi kepantai untuk bermain jet ski dan aktiviti air lain.  Hanya perlu datang kesini bersama rombongan dan anda dijanjikan dengan layanan istimewa.

Buat pengetahuan semua, Sinar Serapi Eco Theme Park juga di kenali sebagai Sinar Serapi Home Resort.  Ianya terletak di Jalan Sungai Tengah, Batu 71/2 off Jalan Matang, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak..
Walaupun pembinaan belum sepenuhnya siap (di katakan baru 80%) tetapi Sinar Serapi Eco Theme Park rasanya mampu memberikan kepuasan kepada setiap pengunjungnya..
Saya difahamkan Eco Theme Park ini akan dibuka secara rasmi menjelang tahun 2013.  Kelapangan tanah yang amat luas yang masih dalam proses pembinaan amat membuatkan saya tidak sabar-sabar menunggu kedatangan tahun 2013. 

Ianya beroperasi 9:00am - 10:30pm setiap hari..

Bayaran masuk bagi dewasa adalah rm10 seorang. Kanak-kanak atau remaja 6 tahun keatas pula rm5 seorang manakala kanak- kanak bawah 5 tahun adalah percuma.

kek lapis sarawak

                  Kedai Kek Lapis Dayang Salhah

Kek Lapis Sarawak yang mula dipopularkan pada akhir 80-an (walaupun asal usulnya lebih lama) mempunyai keunikan tersendiri berbanding kek tradisional yang lain. Ia digemari sehingga mereka yang datang berkunjung ke Sarawak tidak akan melepaskan peluang untuk membawa pulang kek lapis sarawak sebagai buah tangan.

Antara tempat menarik di Bandaraya Kuching yang popular  ialah kek lapis Mariam di Satok, Kuching dan juga kek lapis Dayang Salhah di Kampung Boyan, di seberang Sungai Sarawak (bertentangan dengan Hotel Holiday Inn Kuching). Seberang sungai ini dihubungkan dengan jambatan, tetapi pengunjung juga boleh memilih untuk menaiki sampan pada harga tambang dari 30 ke 50 sen sahaja. Ramai isteri isteri vip dan orang kenamaan yang akan singgah di sini untuk memborong kek sarawak secara pukal dari kedai Dayang Salhah

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Salah seorang pakar dalam membuat kek lapis Sarawak, Pn. Rabiah Amit, telah menghasilkan buku Kek Lapis Sarawak yang menghimpunkan kira kira 40 jenis kek lapis pelbagai bentuk, rasa dan corak. Buku ini boleh didapati dalam 2 jilid berlainan di kedai kedai utama seperti MPH dan Popular pada harga kurang dari RM30. Kini kek lapis sarawak ini juga dihasilkan di semenanjung, dan ada diantara peminat kek ini yang menjadikannya sebagai hantaran atau cenderamata sewaktu kenduri kahwin.

kampung budaya sarawak

 Kampung Budaya Sarawak

berdekatan dengan Santubong Resort. Ia juga terletak berhampiran pantai dan pusat peranginan. Kira-kira 1 jam perjalanan dari pusat bandaraya Kuching.

Di Kampung Budaya a.k.a Sarawak Cultural Village...terdapat 7 buah rumah etnik utama bagi penduduk negeri Sarawak ini iaitu Bidayuh, Iban, Orang Ulu, Melanau, Melayu, Penan dan Cina.

Anda boleh mengenali semua suku kaum yang terdapat di Sarawak dengan hanya melawat ke Kampung Budaya ini dalam setengah hari sahaja. Anda juga akan dihiburkan dengan pelbagai aktiviti kebudayaan dari setiap suku kaum yang terdapat di Sarawak ini. Anda juga berpeluang menikmati kemeriahan persembahan tradisional suku kaum, cara tenunan pua kumbu dan manik serta aktiviti harian suku kaum seperti menyumpit dan memburu.

 RUMAH MELANAU

perpaduan kaum

perpaduan kaum sarawak

Sejak 31 Ogos 1957, penduduk Malaysia yang terdiri daripada masyarakat berbilang kaum hidupbagai aur dengan tebing. Walaupun menyedari hakikat bahawa rambut sama hitam, hati lain-lain , namun masyarakat yang berbilang kaum ini hidup dengan aman dan damai. Oleh itu, pelbagai pihak perlu memegang pada kekuatan jata negara, yakni “Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu”untuk mengeratkan perpaduan kaum di Malaysia. Perpaduan kaum di Malaysia seyogianya menjadi kebanggaan Negara kita.

Sebenarnya, kita bolehlah mengadakan aktiviti gotong-royong di taman-taman perumahan untuk memupuk perpaduan kaum rakyat di Malaysia. Masyarakat yang berbilang kaum akan keluar untuk bekerjasama membersihkan taman-taman perumahan. Melalui aktiviti kemasyarakatan ini, mereka dapat lebih mengenali antara satu sama lain melalui perbualan dan berinteraksi kerana tak kenal maka tak cinta. Mantan Perdana Menteri, Tun Dr Mahathir pernah menegaskan bahawa bulat air kerana pembetung, bulat manusia kerana muafakat; perpaduan merupakan kekuatan negara. Oleh sebab itu, saya percaya bahawa jika kita mengamalkan prinsip berat sama dipikul, ringan sama dijinjing, kita dapat menikmati pembangunan nusa tercinta ini bersama-sama.

Selain itu, kita juga boleh mengamalkan amalan kunjung-mengunjung ke rumah rakan-rakan yang berlainan bangsa sempena hari-hari perayaan untuk memupuk semangat perpaduan dalam kalangan rakyat berbilang kaum di Malaysia. Kebudayaan antara kaum dapat difahami dengan lebih mendalam sekali gus dapat menjana tahap kefahaman dan membina masyarakat yang saling menghormati. Amalan rumah terbuka juga boleh dipraktikkan untuk memupuk perpaduan kaum rakyat Malaysia dengan amalan saling memaafkan sesama insan. Oleh itu, sikap buang yang keruh , ambil yang jernih ternyata mampu menjalinhubungkan semangat perpaduan yang tersedia utuh.

Seterusnya, pihak kerajaan sentiasa membuat anjakan paradigma demi memperkuat jalinan kemesraan rakyat dengan mengadakan banyak aktiviti pada peringkat taman-taman perumahan. Dengan langkah bestari itu, kita dapat memupuk perpaduan kaum rakyat Malaysia. Misalnya, sambutan hari keluarga dan jamuan tahunan yang diadakan oleh organisasi atau pertubuhan kerajaan dapat mempererat hubungan antara pemimpin dengan penduduk tempatan. Selain dapat mendengar rintihan hati rakyat, pemimpin turut dapat menjadi suri teladan sebagai agen perpaduan. Saya yakin, orang ramai yang berbilang kaum akan lebih mempercayai dan meyakini kewibawaan pemimpin dan saling menghormati antara satu sama lain. Cara ini pasti ini akan mengurangkan pertengkaran dan perselisihan faham antara kaum.

Di samping itu, kita juga dapat memupuk perpaduan kaum di Malaysia dengan menghantar anak-anak ke sekolah kebangsaa . Dengan cara ini, kita akan dapat melahirkan pemuda-pemuda yang tidak mempunyai masalah perhubungan dan pergaulan antara kaum yang berlainan. Pergaulan mesra dan semangat bersatu padu yang dijalin ini sudah mampu menjadi tiang kukuh untuk membuktikan bahawa rakyat Malaysia patuh pada Rukun Negara. Hal ini sangat penting untuk memupuk perpaduan kaum di Malaysia dalam sanubari anak-anak sejak bangku sekolah kerana melentur buluh biarlah dari rebungnya. Semua kekangan untuk mempererat perpaduan kaum akan dapat diselesaikan jika anak-anak telah mempelajari cara-cara untuk berinteraksi dengan orang yang berlainan kaum sejak kecil.

Tuntasnya, semua pihak haruslah menggembleng tenaga dan bekerjasama untuk memupuk perpaduan kaum rakyat di Malaysia. Hal ini penting supaya negara dapat berkembang maju dengan lebih lancar bawah dasar 1Malaysia yang diilhamkan oleh Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak. Saya yakin dan percaya bahawa rakyat Malaysia mengenali peribahasa ke bukit sama didaki, ke lurah sama dituruni. Oleh itu, kita yang sudah melalui zaman prakemerdekaan yang perit dan pahit haruslah mengisi kemerdekaan dengan penuh semangat perpaduan kaum. Ingatlah wahai rakyatku bahawa semangat perpaduan harus disemai dan diingati sampai bila-bila agar Wawasan 2020 menjadi realiti, bukannya fantasi semata-mata.

Kueh Chap

Chinese, Food review, Pork, Soup August 2nd, 2007

In Hong Kong, the movie industry has its 4 Heavenly Kings to describe the 4 most popular singers. For me, I have my 4 Heavenly Kings to describe my 4 must-eat hawker dishes in Kuching. Kueh Chap is one of the 4. The others being the Sarawak Laksa, Kolok Mee and Tomato Kuey Teow.

Kueh Chap, I believe, is hokkien for the word “Cake” and “Mixed”. The “cake” or kueh denotes the use of thicker than usual kuey teow (rice flour cake – which is like lasagna) whilst “mixed” or chap probably describes the use of a mixture of pork parts in the dish. In Penang, Singapore and Johor Bahru, I believe they use duck parts as well. In Kuching, it is almost exclusively pork.

The flat kuey teow-like cake is cut into square / rectangular pieces and are blanched before serving into a herbal soup mixed with an assortment of pork parts (I like calling them spare parts), hard boiled egg and tau pok (fried puffy bean curd). The spare parts may include belly pork, pork skin, pork ears, pork tongue, pork intestines, pork stomach and lean pork. These parts are cut up into small bite sizes and offers a great crunching and biting experience. I especially like the skin, ears and tongue. Er…actually, I like all the parts. Just don’t feel horrified by my eating habits, heh! heh!

The soup is herbal in nature and probably can be described as a different kind of bak kut teh with a slightly more salty flavour. I rarely waste any when I have a bowl of kueh chap. The ingredients (pork parts and kueh) are dipped into a sour based chilli sauce and this makes it really appetising.

My favourite stall in Kuching which sells Kueh Chap is the one at Sekama (near Foochow Road) which is run by a lady. The coffee shop where the stall is situated faces a traffic light junction and it is usually packed with customers. This is probably the best or most popular Kueh Chap stall in Kuching. Another stall which is not too bad is run by a young man within a coffee shop located along Jalan Keretapi (now it has a long sounding name) near the cross traffic-light junction of Jalan Green and Jalan Keretapi. If I am not mistaken, there is an Everise Supermarket next door. During my last trip, I ordered 8 packets to take away home to Kuala Lumpur. The kueh was packed uncooked so that I could blanch them at home prior to eating. The soup and the rest of the ingredients merely needs reheating.

sarawak regatta

Sarawak Regatta

Sarawak Regatta bertempat di Kuching Waterfront. Acara yang berprestij yang diuruskan/dianjurkan oleh Pejabat Residen Kuching. Sudah semestinya acara yang tidak lain dan tidak bukan adalah acara perlumbaan perahu tempatan dengan disertai oleh Negara luar seperti Indonesis dan Bali. Aktiviti lain yang berlangsung seperti pameran kraftangan dan pertunjukan dari 'local entrepreneurs'.Lokasi: Kuching Waterfront, Kuching 
Organised by: Kuching Resident Office

 

laksa sarawak

Sarawak Laksa

Posted by kellysiew on December 6, 2011 in Noodles, Sarawak, Seafood

Ahh! I’m on a Sarawak food cooking spree! Unintentionally though, only because my mother brought in some goodies recently. And one of those, was the Sarawak Laksa Paste. Rejoice! Mum’s the best!

The Famous ‘Eagle’ Brand

Sarawak Laksa would probably be the second most named dishes when you mention the Hornbill state. Of course, I could be biased. And I don’t care what you say, this is the best laksa! (Yes very biased) *cross arms* Often people asked me what’s the difference between that and say, ‘normal laksa’, which depending on your state of origin could be very different but in general most people would be referring to Curry Laksa. Sarawak Laksa’s broth does not taste like curry at all, the broth is made mainly with sambal belacan, tamarind, galangal, lemon grass (and around 20 other herbs and spices) and coconut milk (not a lot though).

The taste of the broth, after adding some lime juice and extra sambal belacan, is a fine balance of rounded flavours, robust with the aromatic herbs/spices with subtle hint of Chili note, not overly rich. Topped with the omelette strips, shredded chicken strips, fresh prawns, bean sprouts and coriander, every mouthful will make you taste buds sing! Luckily, taste buds don’t really sing, otherwise it would be kinda weird.

CNN go rated Penang’s Assam Laksa as top 7 of World’s 50 most delicious food, I say that’s because they didn’t try the Sarawak Laksa! By the way Massaman Curry number 1? In Frank’s words… absolute nonsense! *hides*

I have just one more thing to say, that Sarawak laksa paste recipe is one of the most guarded secrets, upon googling there are few different versions of the recipes but alas most of them are not complete. One of their ways to make Sarawakians homesick, I’m guessing.

Since I was only cooking for 2, I didn’t use the whole packet (300g, serves 6). Feel free to double/triple the recipe as needed.

Here’s the recipe.

Ingredients:

Roughly 100g of Rice vermicelli, cook according to packet directions (usually just blanched)
10 King prawns deveined and peeled, reserving the heads and shells for stock
1 Chicken breast fillet
1 Egg
Big handful of bean sprouts
2 small Calamansi Limes
100g of Sarawak Laksa paste (“Eagle” brand, others might have different constitutions)
50ml Coconut milk
Salt and sugar to taste
700ml Chicken stock (homemade is best, but Stock cubes are acceptable too)
Coriander leaves (for garnishing)

Method:

Beat eggs and fry them thinly on a frying pan. Cut into strips. Set aside.

Blanched the bean sprouts for a minute, then drained and set aside.

Boil the Chicken stock in the pot, first boil the prawns and set aside. Poach the chicken breasts, then take it out and shred. Set aside. Add the prawn shells and heads into the stock, then add Laksa Paste and cook for at least 30 minutes. Sieve the spices and shells out of the stock and bring it to boil again. Add coconut milk and stir well. Turn off the heat. Taste and season if needed. I find that mine just needed a small amount of salt and tiny pinch of sugar.

Time to assemble! Place the rice vermicelli in a bowl, add the chicken strips, bean sprouts, omelette strips and prawns, then pour the laksa soup over the ingredients. Garnish with coriander leaves, and then a squeeze of lime.

Enjoy your laksa and do a silent dance, in your head.

Authentic Sarawak Laksa

SEMENGGOH WILDLIFE CENTRE, SARAWAK

By Admin On 17 November 2011 In National Parks

Location : It is located about 24 km south of Kuching and is situated within the boundaries of the Semenggoh Nature Reserve.

Open : Monday to Sunday (and public holidays) : 0800 – 1230, 1400 – 1600; Friday : 0800 – 1130, 1400 – 1600

Entrance fee : RM3 for adults and RM1.50 for children.

Introduction

The Semenggoh Wildlife Centre was established in 1975 to care for wild animals which have either been found injured in the forest, orphaned, or were previously kept as illegal pets.

When established, the three main aims of the Centre were:

• To rehabilitate wild animals who have been injured, orphaned in the wild or handicapped by prolonged captivity, with the objective of subsequently releasing them back to the wild.
• To conduct research on wildlife and captive breeding programmes for endangered species.
• To educate visitors and the general public about the importance of conservation.

The Centre has been a resounding success, caring for almost 1,000 endangered mammals, birds and reptiles from dozens of different species. However it is the orang utan rehabilitation programme that has made the Centre famous. In one respect, Semenggoh has been too successful – so many orang utan have been successfully reintroduced into the surrounding forest reserve that the forest’s carrying capacity has been reached, and rehabilitation activities have been transferred to the Matang Wildlife Centre, part of Kubah National Park.
As a result of its success, Semenggoh’s role has changed and it is nowadays a centre for the study of orang utan biology and behaviour, as well as a safe and natural haven for dozens of semi-wild orang utan, graduates of the rehabilitation programme. It is also home to numerous baby orang utan, born in the wild to rehabilitated mothers, a further testament to the success of the programme.

A visit to Semenggoh is a once in a lifetime experience – a chance to see semi-wild orang utan, ranging from tiny infants and boisterous adolescents to dignified mature adults, enjoying life in a secure natural habitat.

Orang Utan

The orang utan (pongo pygmaeus) is found in the rainforests of Malaysian Borneo (Sarawak and Sabah), Indonesian Borneo (Kalimantan) and North Sumatra. It is one of the world’s largest primates, and is almost completely arboreal (tree living). The word “orang” is Malay for “person” whilst “utan” is derived from “hutan” meaning forest. Thus, orang utan literally translates as “person of the forest”. The name fits well given the primates’ superior intelligence and human-like personalities. The orang utan is an endangered species and is totally protected by law in Malaysia, Indonesia and internationally.

To see more photos, please click here

Feeding Times

Morning : Between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Afternoon : Between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

As feeding time approaches, the semi-wild orang utan emerge from the rainforest, descending from the forest canopy to the lower branches of trees near feeding platform. But there are no guarantees and possibly only one or two orang utans may show themselves to collect fruit left on platforms.

Orang utan grab a coconut from the platform

Waiting for orang utan to show up.

Rules and Safety When Viewing Orangutans

On occasions, the orang utan may descend from the trees near the Centre HQ and approach visitors. Although this is likely to be an unforgettable experience, visitors should bear in mind that the orang utan, however tame they may appear, are still wild, powerful and potentially dangerous animals. The Centre is also part of a Totally Protected Area. Therefore the following rules & regulations must be observed when visiting the centre.

• Do not hold, feed, touch, play with or in any way disturb the orang utan, and always move at least six metres away from an animal that is on the ground. There are three very good reasons for this. Firstly, the animals may become too attached to humans, making it harder for them to survive in the wild. Secondly humans are able to communicate certain diseases to orang utan, and vice-versa. By eliminating contact the possibility of disease transfer is reduced. Thirdly, an orang utan may feel threatened and attempt to attack you – some of the Semenggoh wardens carry ugly scars from protecting thoughtless visitors from injury.
• Do not bring any food or drinks into the Centre. The orang utan and other animals at the centre already receive a balanced diet, and the smell of food may encourage an animal to approach too closely.
  

  Be quite
• Do not smoke in the feeding area or any other part of the Forest Reserve.
• Do follow the warden’s instructions and advice at all times.
• Do not collect, or pick plants or animals in Semenggoh Nature Reserve, or in any other Totally Protected Area.
• Do not litter. Please use the litter bins provided.
• Be quite.
• Turn the flash off on your camera!

Semenggoh’s other attractions

In addition to the orang utan, visitors will be able to see other endangered species at Semenggoh. The centre’s wildlife population varies, so it is difficult to say exactly what animals you may encounter on your visit. However, the centre has housed a wide range of wildlife, including rescued gibbons, porcupines, crocodiles and river terrapins. In the surrounding forest you will certainly hear the cries of rehabilitated gibbons, as well as the songs of a host of wild bird species. Brightly coloured lizards and various species of squirrel are also frequently encountered.

The wildlife rehabilitation centre is part of the Semenggoh Nature Reserve. The other major component of this conversation project is the Botanical Research Centre (BRC). With ethnobotanical gardens, wild fruit orchards, a “Fernarium”, a Rheophyte garden and more, the BRC has much to offer the visitor. Five nature trails and a plankwalk have been laid out to allow visitors the opportunity of seeing the various gardens.

Further details can be obtained at the BRC office or click here

Accommodation

There is no accommodation at Semenggoh and overnight visits are not permitted. Visitors must leave via the main gate by 1645 hrs.

Getting there

From Kuching, take Sarawak Transport Company (Tel : +6082-242967) bus No. 6, (6A, 6B, 6C). Tell the bus driver you wish to be dropped off at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre and the bus will stop you at the gates. Once you get to the gates, you will be required to purchase an entry permit. From the gate it is a 30 minute walk to the Centre. The last return bus to Kuching is at 1700 hrs. The bus takes approximately 30 minutes to reach Semenggoh.

Visitors can also take a taxi from the main taxi stand in Kuching, or from outside their hotel. Local travel Agents also run guided tours to Semenggoh.