Integrated Recreational Centre in Kuching.

The Kuching Integrated Recreational Centre (KIRC) located at the car park of the Civic Centre in Kuching City was officially opened on March 12th ,2011.KIRC  as an alternative to Central Padang catering for medium scale occasions, tourist attraction and for the people to meet up and conduct various community activities.The place will incorporate the backdrop of the nearby historical Sarawak Club and the Civic Centre Tower which will provide an interesting touristic landmark.

Among the facilities included into the centre are three modified futsal courts, two sepak takraw courts, two basketball courts, one badminton court, two volleyball courts and an area for tai chi or wushu demonstration.

The public in Kuching can now enjoy proper sport and recreational facilities near their neighbourhood, so as to keep an active and healthy lifestyle.
# all above photos taken with my Panasonic Lumix LX3.

Events@ Kuching Waterfront.

The crowd enjoying the hot day.

Activities such as catch the duck as many as you can.....

Yesterday,some events was held   @  Kuching waterfront.I don't bother to know who is the organiser . All i  see  the crowds is mostly from the government office (State & Federal).They enjoy the hot weather,free lunch and lots of prizes.The state minister was there too .Well, the crowd having so much fun..and remember the funding is from the investor monies of Amanah Saham etc,etc So why cannot we enjoy the good DIVIDEN every year?????.I mean like the good old days ( 10% plus-plus).

F1 Fever...........

While our capital city of Malaysia ,KUALA LUMPUR is promoting F1 in Sepang and perhaps it's F1 fever now in Malaysia.So what choice do Kuching people have?

Well, GO-KART race is just fine & it's fun too .I still remember one state minister promise the peoples  and to the youth that the government is going to build a international  standard motor race circuit in Kuching .So peoples just forget  it ...so what his next promise....?

Because I have been preoccupied lately taking care of a family member I have not been able to get out and take as many photos as I would like, so today I have to feature a photo from my last walk about in Kuching City.

 

Practice my panning shoot ..with slow shutter speed & its work alright to me but I don't know what my photography friends say.

I do not use a lot of Photoshop manipulations, One reason is I have not learned how to do it. I do try things every now and then. I do color adjust, sometimes crop, saturate if needed, use curves and sharpen. I will take out some detracting things that just could not be helped to keep out of my shot. That does not happen that much but sometimes it is just unavoidable. Do you think all the pictures that you see in magazines, on gallery walls have not had things cleaned up in them ???.

This Go-Kart maybe to old for me to drive but not to old for me to try as sport photographer :)

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My World Tuesday-Visit Matang Wildlife Centre.

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Visiting Matang Wild life Centre .It was fun,exciting,a little tiring,and all turns out good.OK nice place to visit I must say..
The park is about 36km from Kuching City proper and it takes about 40 minutes to reach the centre.Since there is no regular bus schedule within the area,hiring a taxi is recommended.Alternatively,you may contact any trevel operater who offers packaged tours.
On my rip to this centre my activities is treks and trials that is Animal Enclosure Trial.
This is the main trial at the centre,which goes past all the animal enclosures.It take 45 minutes to 1 hour to walk the trial,depending on much time youspend looking at the animals.The trial passes through beautiful secondary forest,where it is possible to see divers palms.A good selection of native animals are on display.Highlights include the orang-utans,sun bears,the rhinoceros hornbill,crocodiles.civet cats,wetland birds and porcupines.
For visitors who wish to stay overnight early booking of chalet and long house lodge is recommended.
This is a place where visitors can do recreational activities which promote good health such as walking nature trial,swiming and picnicking.

Petronas Cub Prix @Kuching.

V R O O O O O M M !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome to the track.............







Track queen

Permanent racing track in the pipeline

CM says he will look at overall 10MP budget before deciding to build track

KUCHING: The possibility of the state having a permanent track for motorcycle racing is now on the card.

CONGRATULATIONS: Taib shakes hands with the champion in the expert category Md Edzuan Md Gani after presenting the prizes to him as Sam Hogg, managing director of Safe Aim Mutual Sdn Bhd holds the trophy which was to be presented to Edzuan.

Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said yesterday he would look at the overall budget before deciding to build the track.

“The matter has been brought up and I will have to look at the overall budget in the 10th Malaysia Plan for the permanent track,” Taib told reporters here.

He had earlier presented prizes to winners of the Petronas Sprinta AAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship held at Stadium Negeri.

Social Development and Urbanisation Minister Dato Sri William Mawan, Tourism Assistant Minister Hamden Ahmad and Infrastructure Development and Communication Assistant Minister Lee Kim Shin were among those present at the function.

The Chief Minister said a suitable site would be identified for the track which would be about 3.6 kilometres.

“We need to build a track that can also attract international riders,” he said.

Meanwhile, he said he had requested the minister concerned to promote jet ski racing, adding that the Kuching Waterfront would be a suitable venue.

On the just concluded race which was held for the third time here, Taib said he was glad that it received good response.

He also commended the organisers for holding the competition here for it provided an opportunity and a proper avenue for the young people to race.

KUCHING: Motorcycle racing fans here are in for an exciting weekend when the sixth leg of the Petronas Sprinta AAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship 2008 roars off at the Sarawak Stadium, Petra Jaya last week end.

Social Development and Urbanisation Ministry principal assistant secretary Hamdan Sharbini said yesterday this was the third year running the state would be hosting the event.

“What makes it more interesting this time around is that more Sarawakians will be taking part,” he added.

According to him, 16 local riders, including those from Miri and Sibu, have signed up.

In all, 70 riders will race in the three main categories- Expert, Novis and Wira.

Hamdan pointed out that although the Sprinta was relatively new in the state, it had received good response from the local riders. Six Sarawakians have participated since the first round.

Hamdan said a local rider to watch was 15-year-old Eddy Bryan Who defeated Ahmad Abdul Kadir during a selection race for the Novis category.

Apart from the races, many side events such as motorcycle riding clinics will also be held.

Meanwhile, event director Rosland Kamaruddin, said the security for the racers and spectators would be beefed up. As for facilities, he assured they would be improved as and when necessary. The races for the sixth leg will be from 10am to 5pm on both days.

Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is expected to give away the prizes.

So see you guy at next year race..............

Recreation@Kuching.

Tasik Biru or Bau lake,formely a gold mine.
Normally,there will be many people fishing,swiming and playing in the lake but not to-day and the rest of the day as water is contaminated with poisonous chemical called ARSENIC.
Tasik Biru is located at the out skirts of the old Bau Town.The lake is a fovouite spot fo the locals to pass their leisure time during public holiday and weekend.

Welcome to the cave but don't forget your gear such as torch light etc etc....
for senior like me just relax here..
One of the cave enterance.
Kids are playing and swiming...hopefully no bujang senang around.
I am not very good in words,so I try to capture the beauty of wind cave throug my lens(See above).The Wind Cave or Gua Angin located just north of Bau town some 48 kilometer from Kuching.The wind cave lay majestically along the same range of lime stone hilly range in the Serikin District.The cave is partly covered amidst the tropical rainforest along the slopes of the scenc limestone hill.

This is Fairy Caves.For rock climber this are the caves.

Rock Climbing:"The Batman Wall",a climbing wall located at the Fairy Caves ear Bau,offer a series of challenging rock climbs and abseiling routes.The wall is named after a huge roof section hat rock climber can opt to traverse before they continue up the main climbing wall.

On my way to Fairy cave I can see local are selling the exotic plants which may be some are protected plants.
This are the most popular stick in town.Kayu hujan panas and Tongkat Ali.

Before I proceed to Fairy and Wind cave why not drop by Sarikin Border Market.The Bidayuh village of Serikin,just over an hour drive from Kuching,hold a bustling weekend market were Indonesian traders cross over the border to sell their wares at bargain prices.To see more picture you can visit my http://uncleawang.multiply.com/
Fresh exotic fruits on sale in Serikin.
I thought the head hunter still exist here......

The landmark of Bau"The Civic Centre"this building wad built in 1988 .The modern baruk or head-house of he civic centre reflects the cultural heritage of the Bidayuh in the district.
Another landmark of Bau to welcome her visitors.
The history of Bau Town.

Early 19th century when hundred of Chinese miners come from Kalimantan Barat,Indonesia to mine gold at Bau lama(old Bau) and 1898 the Borneo Company operated gold mining pit known as Tai Parit mine and this is how Tasik Biru was formed.

This is Bau......about 60km from Kuching.There are some interesting caves around Bau.
One and only traffic light in Bau town.Most people stop at Bau for lunch after shopping in Serikin Border Market.So Sarawak is more than just a great tourist destination,bring your family and capture that special Sarawak style.

Now what we have here in Bau Town, Airport ? Oh I see ...it"s only the name of the old road that link to the lake...... Have a nice day.