The Ultimate Tropical Jungle Shoe.

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The Adidas kampung is a popular shoe when it comes to choosing the right shoe for tropical jungle of Malaysia. This cheap yet practical piece of footwear has decorated the feet of Malaysians for generations, especially among rubber tapers and estate workers for as long as the independent of Malaysia perhaps. Its light, fully water resistant and simple design makes it even more attractive among those venturing into a jungle that is constantly wet and humid.

 

Adidas Kampung is up for anything. They are shoes for jungle trekking. Great footwear for tropical water paddling and they make excellent tropical shoes for river crossing and general camp wear.Why is this shoe called Adidas Kampung? Well, there is one particular model that comes with studded soles. The entire shoe is still made of rubber and the sides are painted with 3 yellow stripes.

There are a number of reasons why this rubber shoe is the preferred choice by many locals for the tropical jungle. Its construction of being 100% rubber makes it fully water repellent, easy to drain out water and easy to dry. These rubber shoes, is probably one of the most talked about footwear for use especially when trekking or walking in jungles like in Sarawak. These (really) cheap shoes can cost anything between RM5 to RM10 and is actually very easily available in Malaysia.

Adidas Kampung rubber shoes has a reputation that makes it a popular choice among many outdoor adventure goers in Sarawak. They can be seen worn by mountain climbers, river paddlers and even among outdoor educators at established organization. While their price may be an important factor, the popularity of these shoes we reckon boils down to its practicality and functionality.

Tea or Teh.

TT session (short for 'Teh Tarik' - a Malaysian special hot tea with milk & shake, a common drink when we hang out).

I have variety of Tea bags of many kind of flavour at home and I love drinking tea.

Do you know that drinking tea benefits similar to water.The recent studies were made to analyse the health effects of having tea more than 4 to 6 mugs daily. The results of drinking tea for more than 4 to 6 mugs of tea, is similar to that of having liter of water that keeps your body hydrated.However, this is not at all because of the caffeine contents in the tea, its only about drinking water that saves from dehydration and maintains the water levels in the body. However, the findings also proved no major negative health effects of drinking tea. While the practical tests were held, people were served with one liter of warm tea in total amount for the span of 12 hours period, which leaved the similar effects of having that much of warm water. However, the contents of the tea were limited to 20 ml of semi-skimmed milk and no sugar.

Drinking warm water keeps the person healthy and rejuvenated. As far as tea is concerned, it is the healthier way to provide body with the essential nutrients and this will also help to keep a check on the body water levels. Additionally natural tea serves with the essential flavoniods that are responsible for reducing the chances of heart diseases and stroke.

Peanuts on a plane.

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Peanut allergy is the most common cause of food-related death, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Given that, is it responsible for airlines to continue serving their passengers peanuts on planes?

Some say it’s about time the government takes action to protect passengers with allergies. Others say it’s an infringement of their rights to eat whatever they want, whenever they want.In Malaysia for example..they wanted to ban the sell of nasi lemak in school canteen.

Mas is good to me..they give me free salted peanuts...Many airlines have already voluntarily replaced peanuts on their snack menu with cookies, pretzels, chips, etc. What about our National carrier Malaysia Airline?.

What do you think?

And to those of you who enjoy snacking on cashews, almonds and peanuts in-flight (full disclosure: I am one of them) — would you mind giving up your nuts when you fly?....I'm not a nut hehehe..enjoy your flight people.

1st of May-Labour Day...

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As we celebrate Labour Day, we must count our blessings for the peace and harmonious environment that has prevailed in our country,Malaysia.

1st of May,is a holiday in Malaysia.

It’s now the first of May for the year 2011, which marked the beginning of the months of 31 days. Today is also the Labour Day celebrated all around the world every year and is a public holiday for all to get a rest from work . Anyway, it’s Sunday today and it’s already a off day for all, hence tomorrow will be a holiday in replacement.

Back to Labour Day, what are this labour planning to do today? As usual, rotting at workers camp? or are you going back to your hometown or just spending the days hanging out with friends? Do something!…something interesting or recreational-based to enjoy at! Just enjoy the day to the fullest before work begins again…Happy Labour Day to all! May all of us has a great month of May ahead!

New Media,Blogs,Blogger..whatever.

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Do you know that I got most of my news from the Net.It was a very simple decision:Do I want to read news as it happens or do I want to read it the next day?And I'm certain that I'm not alone in this.The younger you are,the more news you get online.Social media,blogs,blogger what ever we name it on the either hand are totally different.Make an error and there's sure to be someone to point out your mistake.The correction could come from a blog commentator or someone else might blog about it.So maybe the authorities should leave it to the blogger to police themselves.With more than 10,000 blogs in this country,one can be certain that lies would be shown to be what they are.Registering blogger,beyond being an unfeasible suggestion,is simply not the way to go.Unless someone wants to block the truth.Unfortunately,in the age of camera phone,compact size camera,high speed broadband and instant messaging ,blocking the truth is no longer a feasible option either.

Life really looks good a days ago for my blog.I gets recognized by BC Community from

Borneo Colours

 

BorneoColours is an independent  organization that promotes Borneo island as a single branded destination,working with Borneo Community and bloggers closely.Together,they showcase the colours of Borneo through Borneo online community portal called www.borneocolours.com 

I would like to Thank You very much to BC Community Admin and also to all my BC Buddies .

Thank You.

Malaysia Airlines Airbus 330-300 Aircraft.

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The new Airbus A330-300 is the first of 15 aircrafts to be delivered to Malaysia Airlines over the next four years as part of its fleet renewal program.

 

Customers of Malaysia Airlines to and from Brisbane will be able to experience the latest state of the art product when the award winning carrier introduces the new Airbus 330-300 aircraft on this route. The new flight will commence operations effective 20 April 2011 from Kuala Lumpur.

The new interior will include mood lighting in all cabins and spacious overhead baggage compartments. The new A330-300 has a total capacity of 283 seats, 36 seats in Business class and 247 seats in Economy class. All seats will be equipped with AC power supply and USB port for laptops and electronic equipment.Customer comfort is important to us as it provides an enhanced experience. The sophisticated features and interiors of the new A330-300, with the new Business Class, offers comfortable angled lie flat seats, fold out privacy divider and six way adjustable headrest, among others, presenting the traveller with both a mini office, as well as a place to unwind .

The Economy Class cabin, features lightweight and slim design seats with four way headrest. Each seat is equipped with individual audio video on demand smart screens. The latest movies, TV programs, moving map and games will be available for both cabins.Malaysia Airlines currently operates 52 weekly flights from Australia to Malaysia and comprises of Sydney (14 flights), Melbourne (14 flights), Perth (13 flights), Adelaide (6 flights), and Brisbane.

Congratulation MH .....

Good Bye...Semban.

Good bye Semban time to leave...Selamat Jalan Kampong Semban...

Some view of the village

 

I miss this little boy name Aeron..Bye! Aeron.if i ever come back to Semban  I will bring you a colour pencil a drawing book and some sweet..that's my promise.

I miss the awesome view if sunrise

 

 

I will tell the world that you are still exist ,your beautiful culture is still exist....that's my promise.

 

About 4 hours later, we reached our starting point at Kampung Bengoh. A villager told us that there is a tallest waterfall in northern side of Bungo range....and there is no trail to go there, need to hire very experience old folk from the village & hack through the dense rainforest to reach there. And the trip is tougher than the trail to Semban.After listening to this..I'm asking myself."Should I come back here again?"A dam is under construction in the region, to be completed this year. Then the traditional access route will get flooded.. so how am I to come  and visit little child "Aeron" .

Me(uncle),Linda & Deckson.

Awesome  Semban is one of the 4 villages that have been compelled to move due to the construction of Bengoh Dam, the other 3 being Bojorn, Rejoi and Sait. This trek to Semban is the first or the last for 3 of us  once the dam gets flooded with water, maybe this year. Why did I say we are the last outsider to visit Kampong Semban. Read source from the star below....

Tight checks: The security guardhouse at the Bengoh dam site.

TIGHT security has been enforced at the site of the RM310mil Bengoh Dam project in Borneo Highlands over the past month.

No one is allowed to enter except for construction workers and those employed at the site office. Outsiders are barred.

The company responsible for the construction has also barred outsiders from visiting villagers in Kampung Taba Sait, Kampung Pain, Kampung Rejoi/Bojong and Kampung Semban who have been affected by the project and being forced to be resettled in a new area.

A guard manning the security post said he was merely following instructions.

Asked why visitors were not allowed, the guard said: “I don’t know. We are merely following instructions. Only workers are allowed in.”

StarMetro has also learnt that outsiders who want to visit the four affected villages are prohibited from using a route that passes through the dam site.

Visitors, whether locals or foreigners, are allowed only if they are accompanied by the village people.

It is learnt that the instruction came after visits by some media representatives to the villages about a month ago and the publication of reports highlighting the plight of the villagers.

StarMetro was the first to highlight issues concerning their unhappiness over the quantum of compensation paid to them.

The villagers were ordered to vacate their respective homes and move to the resettlement area when the houses and other facilities were completed.

The people, however, are to pay for the cost of the new houses in the resettlement area, which they refused.

Work on the Bengoh Dam commenced in Aug 2007 and is expected to be completed in December this year.

That me..start walk from Kampong Semban about 09:00am and reach Bengoh point at 13:37 PM....(photo by Linda).

Jawlinda is one of the blogger that join the team you can read her trip experience from her blog

MYonlineDiary and anyone interested to visit or plan a trip to Semban Village I suggest you cantact DECKSON of Visitor Information Centre ,Sarawak Tourism Board Kuching at this contact number +6 082 410944, +6 082 256301 .

Thank You....Thanks also to

Sarawak Bloggers Community

Thank You very much to Sarawak Tourism Board for inviting me for the awesome trip.....Good bye and Selamat Jalan Kampong Semban.