Monday, 28 April 2014

KELANTAN'S TRADITIONAL FOOD

LAKSAM

NASI BERLAUK

FLOWER CAKE CAPE (KUIH BUNGA TANJUNG)

Flowers cake cape or “ kuih bunga tanjung” is a traditional Malay cakes. This cake popular in Kelantan and a special meal at there. It is a kind of cake made ​​with eggs and flour mixed in water and sugar. Flower cake shaped cape and yellow colored droplets. It is formed using molds and molded according to the taste of sugar in the water maker. Fruit cake cape made ​​quite picky, so usually it does not make and is sold widely as other pastries. It's more of a special cake for a special occasion like a wedding to celebrate.

JALA MAS

 Jala mas cake is a traditional Malay cakes sweet fat produced using egg yolk cooked in sugar water, just like cake, but has a way of preparation and a different look. Jala mas cake prepared with egg yolk broken down into the boiling sugar water. After some time, when cooked, the batter is lifted and then put on small parts or can also be placed so only in the former. Jala mas has a form that dangle like fine noodles. It is usually only available for special celebrations such as a proposal, marriage etc.

JUMP CAKE (LOMPAT TIKAM)

Jump cake is a traditional cake stab popular in Malaysia, especially in the east coast of Kelantan and Terengganu. Jump cake stabbing has two layers, the layers are usually colored green powder on the bottom and a layer of white colored coconut on top. Part is made of fresh water because it is eaten with palm sugar headstone.
  
NEKBAT CAKE

Nekbat cake is a traditional cake dessert made ​​from rice flour and egg, which is popular in Malaysia, especially in the East Coast of the Kelantan  and Terengganu. Nekbat cake is usually prepared in two phases. In the first phase, baked dough and baked until fluffy like bahulu but tasteless and harder. When it turns golden brown fluffy and ready for use. Cooked Nekbat be kept dry or sold to customers who will provide it before serving. This dry Nekbat last longer and can be stored in the refrigerator.





NEGERI SEMBILAN ~ HISTORY & CULTURE

HISTORY


The Minangkabau People of Sumatra came to settle in Negeri Sembilan in the 15th century. In its early history, Negeri Sembilan as a unified State did not exist. It was rather a loose confederation of nine fiefdoms which developed in the secluded valley of the region. They were under the protection of the Melaka Sultanate until its collapse in 1511 when the Portuguese arrived. 

Thereafter they became the vassal of the Johor Sultanate until the 18th century when it had become weak. Attacks by the Bugis forced the Minangkabaus to seek protection from a prince from their homeland. Raja Melewar of Pagar Ruyong. This resulted in the proclamation of Raja Melewar as the first Yam Tuan or the 'Yang Dipertuan Besar' (meaning 'He who is Greatest') of Negeri Sembilan in 1773. The fiefdoms of Sungai Ujong, Rembau, Johol, Jelebu, Naning, Segamat, Ulu Pahang, Jelai and Kelang were brought together under his rule. Subsequent civil wars among the nine Malay chieftains resulted in the intervention of the British and in appointing a British Resident in 1895. Today Negeri Sembilan is still not ruled by a sultan but by the Yang Di pertuan Besar.


CULTURE

The Minangkabau brought along with them a rich cultural heritage which is still preserved and practised today as the fascinating ‘Adat Pepatih’, a matrilineal system of inheritance and administration that is unique to the State. A maritrilineal system is one where the wife is the head of the household and inheritance passes from the mother to the daughter. The Minangkabaus are divided into twelve suku or clans, and marriage between between members of the same clan is forbidden. The Minangkabau influence in the state can be found in dances and food as well.

CUISINE


Traditional Negeri Sembilan food is hot and spicy, as one of the ingredients used is the chili padi, the hottest of chillies. Popular dishes include rendang, (pieces of beef cooked in coconut milk and chillies). One should experience the unique Minangkabau style of cooking, which sees generous portions of 'chili padi' (small & extremely hot chilies) being used. Try the "Masak Lemak Chili Padi - fish, meat, or vegetables cooked in coconut milk blended with turmeric and ground chili padi. 

Another NS specialty is "Lemang", glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk in a bamboo stem over an open fire. This is normally served with Rendang, a deliciously thick, dry meat curry.

TARIAN LILIN


Negeri Sembilan also boasts traditional music like the Caklempong, Dikir Rebana, Tumbuk Kalang, and Bongai. 

Even the musical instruments used bear some semblance to Sumatra, the ancestral home of the Minangkabau people. Dances like the tarian lilin (candle dance) and rentak kuda (beat of the horse) are popular. Not to mention the beautifully coordinated graceful movements of the dancers in their colorful costumes in the captivating Tarian Piring and the upbeat tempo of Tarian Randai. Unlike modern dance, each beat, rhythm and movement in these dances combine to form a story, maybe of a bygone myth or simply a reflection of the lifestyles of another era. 

They are usually performed at traditional festivities, cultural events and dinner-cum-cultural shows. The movements of the dance with the music pulsating, create a joyous air of fiesta and revelry among the celebrants and are often rhythmically alluring.



NEGERI SEMBILAN MUSEUM & CRAFTS AND CULTURE COMPLEX (TAMAN SENI BUDAYA)




The complex consists of several buildings like the State Museum, Teratak Perpatih, Rumah Negeri Sembilan (Negeri Sembilan House), Top-Spinning Court as well as replicas of the Megaliths found in Pengkalan Kempas.



STATE MUSEUM (FORMERLY AMPANG TINGGI PALACE)

The State Museum building is a historical artefact in itself. The building was originally the Ampang Tinggi Palace, built in the year 1861 by Yam Tuan Imam Sri Menanti at Ampang Tinggi, Kuala Pilah. Later in 1980, this beautiful building was moved to its present location at the Arts and Culture Complex. 

This palace was originally built as a gift to Tunku Chindai, the daughter of the 5th Yang Di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, when she married Tunku Muda Chik, the son of the 4th Yam Tuan, Yam Tuan Radin. Built without the use of any nails, this timber palace contains an unusual number of finely carved panels and a pair of heavy sliding doors. 

Among others, this museum houses collections of artifacts from the Royal family such as artillery, copper and silver ware. The building overlooks a beautiful rectangular green lawn awhere you will find British and Malay-made canons referred to as the 'ekor lotong' and 'lela'. 









PORT DICKSON


P.D OSTRICH SHOWFARM



The beautiful West Coast resort town of Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan has now been further graced by a unique and magnificent attraction on Ostrich Show Farm. Located only 1.5 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur, our Show Farm is located on the 9th mile of the Port Dickson coastal road. 

Take a relaxing and informative time-out from the hustle and bustle of city life. Come see, smell, touch, and learn all about these amazing creatures. Try seeding these 8 foot tall birds with your bare hands or, if you're brave enough, feel the exicement of ruling on their backs. Embark on this facinating adventure and be thrilled by more than ostrich of all ages at our show farm. Shopping for unusual items? You've found the right place. Our souvenier shop carries a range of rare and exotic products like Ostrich Leather wallets and handbags. Ostrich feather dusters, painted Ostrich, egg, shells and the highly sought after cosmetic products made from refined Ostrich oil. For the gourmets, an on-site cafe serves a variety of healthy and delicious food items made from Ostrich meat like burgers, rotay and sweet dried meat. 

Finally to help you cool off all the excitement choose from a variety of refeshing soft drinks, ice-cream and other cold desserts. Come and visit us and immerse yourself in fun and awe. Spent quality time with friends & family, or just by yourself in a truly great and natural setting fit for children and adults alike.


TELUK KEMANG BEACH



Teluk Kemang beach is the most popular beach for weekend visitors to Port Dickson among the other beaches along the 18km strech of Port Dickson's coastline. It is not suprising then as Teluk Kemang is quite touristy and has better facilities as compared to the other beaches. Apart from the usual eateries and changing / shower roam commonly found in most beaches, Port Dickson's town square with a Tourist Information Centre and open air stage are also located here. 

For accomodations, there are plenty of hotels and chalets in Teluk Kemang vicinity - some of them are just walking distance to the beach. Here water sports and beach activities are abound here. You can enjoy beach volleyball, canoeing, speed boat rides, banana funboat rides & beach buggy ride. The beach is not that clean and rather crowded with families picknicking and school-children playing water and sand.

MY BEAUTIFUL MOM

MY MOTHER

The many ways you show you care,

Always make me feel I belong.You're

patient when I'm foolish,
  
You give guidance when I ask,

It seems you can do most anything,

You're the master of every task. 

You're a dependable source of comfort,

You're my cushion when I fall, 

You help in times of trouble; 

You support me whenever I call. 

I love you more than you know, 

You have my total respect. 

If I had my choice of mothers, 

You'd be the one I'd select!

MY FATHER, MY GUIDING LIGHT

MY FATHER


Dad, you’re like the sun to me, a sure thing, always there,beaming light and warmth on my life. Whatever is good in me today, I owe to your wisdom, your patience, your strength, your love. You taught me by example, as a role model, how to be my own person, how to believe in myself, instructing me without controlling me. Even when we disagreed, you held us together, so our bond was never broken. I understand what you did for me, and I am so grateful that I have you as my solid foundation, my rock. I respect you, I admire you, I love you, my guiding light, my father. 

MY FAVOURITE KOREAN DRAMA



Title: 상속자들 / The Heirs
Chinese Title: 欲戴王冠,必承其重-繼承者們
Also Known as: The Inheritors

Genre: Romance, Comedy, School


This drama follows a group of privileged, elite high school students as they are groomed to take over their families’ business empires. These wealthy students seem to have everything under control–except their love lives. Kim Tan (Lee Min Ho) is heir to the Empire Group sent to study abroad in the U.S. In reality it’s a form of exile, as his elder half-brother back home, Kim Won (Choi Jin Hyuk) schemes to takes over the family business. While in the States, Kim Tan bumps into Cha Eun Sang (Park Shin Hye), who’s arrived from Korea in search of her older sister. He feels himself falling for her, never realizing that she’s the daughter of his family’s housekeeper. When his fiancée Rachel Yoo (Kim Ji Won) arrives to bring him back to Korea, his heart is torn between love and duty. Meanwhile, Rachel’s half-brother Choi Young Do (Kim Woo Bin) develops his own crush on Eun Sung.


Sunday, 27 April 2014

MY FAVOURITE NOVELS

NOVEL "THE WEDDING BREAKER"

Novel “The Wedding Breaker” November by Karyaseni . More comfortably known by his pen name , Eva . First result he managed to write 642 pages can be proud of. I love this novel because this novel has one of the hadith, and the translation of the Qur'an and infused bounds . It also reminds us a little of that engrossed . Many lessons that we can from this story . There's a little twist of the story - the story I have ever read . It's best this story , there is also the part - that part we will smile - a smile shame ..... I think this story got to the heart because the average fan I saw friends - friends on facebook love with this story... let us review this novel little ... sorry if there is a lack of this review...

It tells the story of best friends Ariana Rose with Tengku Juwita agreed to act as a pregnant woman and pleaded content owned Tengku Adam Tengku Kamil Juwita fiancee . The main purpose of Tengku Juwita do so as not to be married with Tengku Adam Kamil, because he's a famous Casanovas . This marriage arranged by her family , Tengku Juwita not dare to protest because Tengu Sidin too fierce . Ariana presence on the wedding day Juwita and Tengku Adam Tengku Kamil Tengku Juwita delight for the null but not on Adam Tengku Kamil . After the incident name Adam Tengku Kamil is a talk . Ariana willingness because he was being a drama queen received retribution for his actions. Adam Tengku Kamil has hired investigators to investigate who Ariana . At the beginning of the meeting Tengku Adam just wanted to plead guilty but because of Ariana Ariana force Tengku Adam stubbornness do something unexpected Ariana . In forced , after Tengku Adam claimed innocence Ariana recounts what happened . After the incident Ariana do a lot of charity work to forget the past that happened to her . Unexpected - Tengku actually thought Adam was great penymbang welfare fund . That was the meeting after meeting Ariana and Tengku Adam began. Present jealousy when Tengku Adam look Ariana works closely with partners Harith . When jealousy composure , Ariana almost nodai for the second time by Tengku Adam . Ariana is getting hate Tengku Adam .

On the advice of a friend of the good Doctor of Tan Sri Mukhriz , Tan Sri Mukhriz apply Ariana Rose without knowledge Tengku Adam . Family and Ariana accept the proposal with an open heart . Ariana received a proposal from the family Mukhriz Tengku Tengku Adam begged to accept himself . Because too disappointed unable to persuade Ariana , Tengku Adam went to perform Umra . Back of the new Umrah he realized the girl mummy and Daddy approached by Ariana Rose is the brooding woman half to death. Tengku Adam were granted and the prayer was for God . But not at Ariana still do not know who her future husband and Ariana do not care for this and accept her family's choice . Tengku Adam was once Casanovas now turned into a man who can become a good leader for their family.


NOVEL "HIKAYAT CINTA SI PEMATAH HATI"



The novel of “Hikayat Pematah Hati” is the second work after the novel “Suami Yang Ku Benci” . This time there is something different. His work was more mature , this second novel thicker than the first. 1050 pages karyaseni issue was not indisputable greatness. Family conflict revenge , envy , jealousy and love embedded in the novel. This story was best . This novel tells Wafeen Wardah lived in village with his grandmother . Live independently despite her family has everything. Met with his moment of Raiqarl Rayyan was owned by Daniel Elhan . Daniel just loves to pay lip service - promises made ​​Wafeen getting bored . Without knowledge Wafeen , Daniel Elhan actually step brothers Rayyan . For Rayyan , Daniel and his mother hijackers dimikili family happiness . Their relationship was never good . Rayyan favorite eating curry puffs remind Wafeen turn on his childhood on men alone led him to turn the curry puffs daily in parks. Rayyan Wafeen eyes of a grandmother who is responsible and able to properly care for her grandchildren . With the help of Daniel’s fiancee (Zarryn) to facilitate the mission to have hearts that are disappointed with Danial Wafeen a fool himself . 

On the day of their marriage kept secret all these years uncovered . Rayyan just cannot believe that all this girl is Waffen sought . They surf boat with loving marriage . Rayyan not able hear the good news from his wife because he was involved an accident that claimed the lives of loved ones ,his father and sister . This is where Daniel took the opportunity to separate the Waffen and Rayyan . In the same Daniel also use the money for the sake of his own company without the knowledge of the pain Rayyan . In conformity to Wafeen unwilling to leave her husband for saving a life. After several years apart they meet again . Rayyan was shocked by the presence of the little paradise called Rayyan Firdaus





Friday, 25 April 2014

TRADITIONAL MALAY FOOD

Lemang

Bamboo cylinder or "lemang" is traditional dish that is liked by many. Bamboo cylinder is sold throughout the year, especially when is more popular festivals like Eid and al-adha. Usually we eat with the shandy bamboo cylinder or "rendang".

Roti canai

Bread roller or better known as roti canai was quite popular among Malaysian. It is eaten with curry sauce gravy dal but more delicious when we enter floss meat or chicken in gravy. 


Nasi lemak
Nasi lemak also among the popular, there is rice, chicken fat, meat, fish, eggs, squid, and shellfish.


Curry mee

Curry mee is a dish that is unique to Malaysia, usually made up of thin yellow egg noodles/string thin mee- hoon (rice vermicelli) with spicy curry soup, chili/sambal, coconut milk and a choice of dried tofu, prawns, cuttlefish, chicken, egg and mint leaves. In certain places in Southeast Asia, especially Southern Singapore, it is called curry laksa (malay: laksa kari).



HISTORY OF UUM

UUM

I'm study at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). I'm taking course Bachelor of Marketing with Honours under College of Business(COB). I'm second year student at this university. Many lessons and experience learned i can get while here eventhough new in the second year only. I'm proud to be a student UUM. 

Here i want to tell the history of the Northen University of Malaysia. Universiti Utara Malaysia (english: Nothern University of Malaysia, UUM is a public university in the town of sintok, kedah. Utara means "nothern" in the malay language. It was formally incorporated on 16 February 1984. The university was established with the specific mission of providing a leadership role for management education in the country. Thus, the university is also known as a management university. The academic establishments in UUM include College of Business (UUM COB), College of Law, Government International studies (UUM COLGIS) and College of Arts and Sciences (UUM CAS). UUM is the first university in the country to be a fully wired using fiber optic cables. The university has 29 computer laboratories in academic and administrative buildings on the campus, providing students with access points for e-services. 

There have 3 Graduate School include, Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (UUM COB), Ghazali Shafie Graduate School of Government (UUM GSGSG) and Awang Had Salleh Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (UUM CAS) Universiti Utara Malaysia.