SkyWatch Friday-Jalur Gemilang.

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I am a Malaysian so let's talk about the flag of Malaysia,also known as the Jalur Gemilang (stripes of glory).It comprises a field of 14 alternating red and white stripes along the fly.The blue canton bearing crescent and a 14 point star known as federal star.

The 14 stripes,of equal width represent of the 13 members state(pic above).In conjunction with the 52nd Independence celebration this coming 31 August 2009.The fly Malaysia flag campaign was launch by our Prime Minister on 12th August 2009.As such,he wished to see every houses,shop,commercial and government building and vehicle to fly the national flag,Jalur Gemilang.

ABC Wednesday letter D is for DRINK.

Don't DRINK & DRIVE is my advise to all my friends out there & to see what my friend have to say about letter D just click HERE

This is in Kuching City & below is the picture at the entrance of Indian Street Mall.

During big event and in a hot day the words 'Cold DRINK' would strike an instance to lure potential thirsty and mildly dehydrated people who is walking along this street.There were a lot's of DRINK's sale here ,however cleanliness is not acceptable since no clean water supply properly set up around this area by the authority.

My World Tuesday-RV Orient Pandaw River Cruise.

Tour by river cruise is my entry for this week & to tour other world just click HERE

I was in Sibu Town last Sunday.I went to the express boat jetty.I hate the traffic around this area because it not easy to find a spot to park our car.While waiting to get a parking space I thought I can just walk over for a quick look at RV ORIENT PANDAW the first Rajang River Cruise which was scheduled to start its river cruise last month 1st of July.

It was rather an impressive cruise ship.I stood few meter away from the cruise and shot this picture.

Monochrome Maniacs-Family On Boat.

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I seldom see family stay on boat in Kuching.During last week event(Sarawak Regatta) I have a chance to shoot this family on boat.They come from coastal fishing village such as Sebuyau and Beladin to witness the big event.

SkyWatch Friday-Haze & Fire........

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(Photo credit to Sarawak Updated).

The Kota Samarahan (My district) sky turned black when a factory with over 20,000 recycled tyres burning beyond control since early morning right until afternoon.

The factory at Tanjung Bundung Industry caught fire.

The Fire and Rescue services department from Samarahan sent 16 personnel rushed to the scene but was unable to put out the fire..

Two fire-engines from Tabuan Laru and Padungan were dispatch at 6am but the fire continue to rage and showing no sign of being under control.

Acting Samarahan police chief, ASP Abu Bakar Mokhtar said the owner had lodged a police report and believed it could be arson.

“We dont want to accuse anyone yet but the firemen and police are doing investigation now,” he said.

Abu Bakar said the tyres were bought from mechanics and companies which could not longer rethread them. It was for fisheries to do artificial reef.

Meanwhile, the quality of air in Samarahan was blackened and the sun turned into a red ball.

Source from Sarawak Updated.

Below are picture which I shoot yesterday (Tuesday 05.08.2009).

Open burning due to land-clearing for agriculture and peat fire hotspots are responsible for this hazy condition. Hotspots have been spotted in Malaysia, Sumat

I am not proud of it but the haze is back in Malaysia. This time of the year normally sees us experiencing hazy skies, hot dry weather and high humidity. Malaysians may have to put up with this condition right up to September. Below is a picture of the Petronas Twin Towers shrouded in the haze - photo courtesy of The Star.

Below is a picture of TwinTower KL taken by me during my recent trip to the City (25.07.2009).

So watch out our Health..Stay home and do less outdoor activities .

ABC Wednesday letter 'C' is for Carpet.

Oriental CARPETS store in Kuala Lumpur.

This store selling Turkish and Afghan hand woven carpets and rugs.

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My World Tuesday-Kuching State Mosque.

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The Kuching Mosque is one of the city's most important landmarks, with its idyllic riverside location and its multiple gilded cupolas. Although a relatively modern building (1968), its design is faithful to traditional Islamic architecture. It is set in an ancient Muslim cemetery on the site of an old wooden mosque. The mosque and its grounds are open to non-Muslim visitors, but they are asked to dress respectfully and to not enter the mosque during prayer times. The Kuching Mosque previously functioned as the State Mosque but this role has now been taken over by the splendid new State Mosque across the river at Petra Jaya, which has an unusual modern single cupola design. Another interesting mosque can be found in Gambier Street. It is completely hidden away by rows of shophouses. This mosque originally served the Indian Muslim community in Kuching and is the oldest in the city.