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Looking up to the chandelier of Kampung Kling mosque, Malacca.

19 January 2020

by Teja · Published 19 January 2020 · Last modified 9 February 2023

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Tomb of Hang Kasturi

Kampung Punggur megalith site | Melaka road trip

22 January 2017

by Teja · Published 22 January 2017 · Last modified 18 August 2021

How We Found 7 Megalith Sites in Melaka

Travel guide article 'A Malaysian's Handy Tips to Explore Malacca' on the blog Teja on the Horizon | Stone street sign for Jonker Street in Malacca UNESCO Heritage zone | Melaka planning guide | Malacca local tips | accommodation and food guide Malacca | UNESCO Heritage City Malacca

4 January 2017

by Teja · Published 4 January 2017 · Last modified 21 September 2022

A Malaysian’s Useful Tips to Help You Explore Malacca

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Re-visiting Kampung Nelayan in Perhentian Islands, where I had once volunteered with the Blue Temple (now @perhentian_marine_research). ofc had to show my face and say hi to the @ecoteer.perhentianproject too, and the mixed rice lady at the waterfront.

The village looks nicer now. The once barren area between the shops and the food court complex is now shaded with trees. There are electric scooters now. And for some reason, a clam sculpture near the welcome arch.

#kampungnelayan #villagescenes #pulauperhentian #pulauperhentiankecil #perhentianislands #fishingvillage #pulau #villagevibes #electricscooter #tejainmalaysia

Re-visiting Kampung Nelayan in Perhentian Islands, where I had once volunteered with the Blue Temple (now @perhentian_marine_research). ofc had to show my face and say hi to the @ecoteer.perhentianproject too, and the mixed rice lady at the waterfront.
The village looks nicer now. The once barren area between the shops and the food court complex is now shaded with trees. There are electric scooters now. And for some reason, a clam sculpture near the welcome arch.
#kampungnelayan #villagescenes #pulauperhentian #pulauperhentiankecil #perhentianislands #fishingvillage #pulau #villagevibes #electricscooter #tejainmalaysia

Have you been to #Putrajaya?

#malaysia #capitalcity #administrativecapital #putrajayalake #putrajayamalaysia #exploremalaysia #malaysiathingstodo #lakeside #lakesideview #tejainmalaysia

Have you been to #Putrajaya?
#malaysia #capitalcity #administrativecapital #putrajayalake #putrajayamalaysia #exploremalaysia #malaysiathingstodo #lakeside #lakesideview #tejainmalaysia

What you burn, and for what purpose, illuminates many things.
#tejaonthehorizon #inspiringinsightfultravel #light #dispelillusions

What you burn, and for what purpose, illuminates many things.
#tejaonthehorizon #inspiringinsightfultravel #light #dispelillusions

Whether it’s raining or not, you’re guaranteed to get wet after the rapids shooting trip. #tamannegara #rapidsshooting #naiksampan #rainforestadventures #rainforestfun #tamannegarapahang #visitpahang #pahangtourism #traveltomalaysia #traveltosoutheastasia #southeastasiatrip #tejainmalaysia

Whether it’s raining or not, you’re guaranteed to get wet after the rapids shooting trip. #tamannegara #rapidsshooting #naiksampan #rainforestadventures #rainforestfun #tamannegarapahang #visitpahang #pahangtourism #traveltomalaysia #traveltosoutheastasia #southeastasiatrip #tejainmalaysia

The streams began to recede from roads in the Kuala Tahan area, though the road out was still under water. The day was fine, so my friends decided it would be a good idea to take me on a drive along the new roads to the upriver villages.

What’s valued in rural communities is often very different from urban ones, and the engineers who build and maintain public infrastructure outside the urban regions are proud of different things. There are still places in Malaysia where basic infrastructure engineering is still a source of pride for these professionals, because it means that villages are now connected by good roads, when only one generation ago children (like my friend) had to go to school on river barges through the jungle. #sdg9

It’s hard to talk about climate and biodiversity when you’re from a place that takes such things for granted, to people who have only just gotten to enjoy the same, or are still aspiring for such basic access.

But I did talk about the new electric pickups now on the market - though I mostly highlighted its potential advantage in the monsoon season, seeing as the interior still had electricity even when the way was blocked to the nearest petrol station, rather than its low emissions aspect.

#inequality #infrastructuredevelopment #urbanandrural #notinthesameboat
#infrastructure is part of #environmentaljustice
#solveproblemshelppeople #innovationforpeople
#inspiringinsightfultravel #tejainmalaysia
#malaysia #travelstories #travelblogging #travelogram

The streams began to recede from roads in the Kuala Tahan area, though the road out was still under water. The day was fine, so my friends decided it would be a good idea to take me on a drive along the new roads to the upriver villages.
What’s valued in rural communities is often very different from urban ones, and the engineers who build and maintain public infrastructure outside the urban regions are proud of different things. There are still places in Malaysia where basic infrastructure engineering is still a source of pride for these professionals, because it means that villages are now connected by good roads, when only one generation ago children (like my friend) had to go to school on river barges through the jungle. #sdg9
It’s hard to talk about climate and biodiversity when you’re from a place that takes such things for granted, to people who have only just gotten to enjoy the same, or are still aspiring for such basic access.
But I did talk about the new electric pickups now on the market - though I mostly highlighted its potential advantage in the monsoon season, seeing as the interior still had electricity even when the way was blocked to the nearest petrol station, rather than its low emissions aspect.
#inequality #infrastructuredevelopment #urbanandrural #notinthesameboat
#infrastructure is part of #environmentaljustice
#solveproblemshelppeople #innovationforpeople
#inspiringinsightfultravel #tejainmalaysia
#malaysia #travelstories #travelblogging #travelogram

I wasn’t that bored, marooned at @danzecoresort , despite the worries of @puanha_nim . The thing is, although it’s meant to be more of an activities based retreat and thus generally pretty basic, it’s actually not bad for a seclusion retreat as well. The nature resort is a bit out of the way, requiring special 4x4 pickup transfer. And its rustic style meant the grounds are semi-wooded and interesting to wander in. There are good views of the rainforest across the river to meditate on. And besides, the catering is amazing!

#makingthebestofit #adaptability #mentalresilience #keepcalmandcarryon #takethingsinstride #inspiringinsightfultravel #natureresort #tamannegara #tamannegarapahang #boredomisachoice #offline #stopandsmelltheflowers #gratitudepractice

I wasn’t that bored, marooned at @danzecoresort , despite the worries of @puanha_nim . The thing is, although it’s meant to be more of an activities based retreat and thus generally pretty basic, it’s actually not bad for a seclusion retreat as well. The nature resort is a bit out of the way, requiring special 4x4 pickup transfer. And its rustic style meant the grounds are semi-wooded and interesting to wander in. There are good views of the rainforest across the river to meditate on. And besides, the catering is amazing!
#makingthebestofit #adaptability #mentalresilience #keepcalmandcarryon #takethingsinstride #inspiringinsightfultravel #natureresort #tamannegara #tamannegarapahang #boredomisachoice #offline #stopandsmelltheflowers #gratitudepractice

Finding myself marooned in Taman Negara during Malaysia’s epic floods of 2021, my takeaway was not about chaos, but resilience.

When the telco technicians got the data services running again, we saw that the floods had not just spread to the usual places, but also to townships that usually didn’t flood, and all the way to the Klang Valley as well. People were trapped in their homes, unable to escape. Some were trapped on the roofs of their homes, the water rising up to flood both stories of their houses. Rescue services had no boats, since flooding was not anticipated there. People from more rural states mobilised with boats strapped on top of their cars to help the unprepared cities.

However, in Taman Negara, where people live with the floods every year, there was no panic. Villagers got early warning by orang asli that the floods have begun. They knew the signs, like the flotsam from long-undisturbed headwaters coming downstream, ants abandoning riverbank nests, and the mahseer river fish seeking refuge upstream. So they prepared.

People responded by stashing extra supplies of food, running down the items that need refrigeration first, in case of loss of power (the supply was actually surprisingly resilient though). This included ordering some forage from the orang asli, and a quick harvest of the farmed patin fish which would otherwise be swept away downriver anyway. B&Bs and houses converted to temporary B&Bs even had enough to take in stranded tourists. The flood shelters weren’t even full.

Everyone who had 4x4s became de facto transport, until the water got too high. When the floods began to turn, boats were offered to ferry people across flooded road sections. And when it receded - slowly - trailers were organised to ferry cars across the one remaining road section that drained the slowest.

It goes to show that much of the pain of disaster is being surprised by it, and being unprepared or unable to protect people and property.

#flood #banjir2021 #malaysiabanjir #banjir #tamannegara #ruralcommunities #ruralpeople #orangkampung #orangasli #resilience #disasterpreparedness #communityspirit #tejainmalaysia #malaysiaboleh #selamatharimalaysia

Finding myself marooned in Taman Negara during Malaysia’s epic floods of 2021, my takeaway was not about chaos, but resilience.
When the telco technicians got the data services running again, we saw that the floods had not just spread to the usual places, but also to townships that usually didn’t flood, and all the way to the Klang Valley as well. People were trapped in their homes, unable to escape. Some were trapped on the roofs of their homes, the water rising up to flood both stories of their houses. Rescue services had no boats, since flooding was not anticipated there. People from more rural states mobilised with boats strapped on top of their cars to help the unprepared cities.
However, in Taman Negara, where people live with the floods every year, there was no panic. Villagers got early warning by orang asli that the floods have begun. They knew the signs, like the flotsam from long-undisturbed headwaters coming downstream, ants abandoning riverbank nests, and the mahseer river fish seeking refuge upstream. So they prepared.
People responded by stashing extra supplies of food, running down the items that need refrigeration first, in case of loss of power (the supply was actually surprisingly resilient though). This included ordering some forage from the orang asli, and a quick harvest of the farmed patin fish which would otherwise be swept away downriver anyway. B&Bs and houses converted to temporary B&Bs even had enough to take in stranded tourists. The flood shelters weren’t even full.
Everyone who had 4x4s became de facto transport, until the water got too high. When the floods began to turn, boats were offered to ferry people across flooded road sections. And when it receded - slowly - trailers were organised to ferry cars across the one remaining road section that drained the slowest.
It goes to show that much of the pain of disaster is being surprised by it, and being unprepared or unable to protect people and property.
#flood #banjir2021 #malaysiabanjir #banjir #tamannegara #ruralcommunities #ruralpeople #orangkampung #orangasli #resilience #disasterpreparedness #communityspirit #tejainmalaysia #malaysiaboleh #selamatharimalaysia

Bukit Awan, looking out to Taman Negara rainforest.

Actually, sunrise is supposed to be the best time to be here, but we couldn’t be bothered. But if we did, there’s a higher likelihood of seeing the cloud scenery that give its name “Cloud Hill”.

@puanha_nim says that there are hidden gem nature attractions in these upriver villages popular with locals, but I get the feeling that it’s not easy to visit as a tour; rather it’s more reachable for slow travelers.

#rainforestviews #bukitawan #rainforest #vantagepoint #offthebeatenpath #offthebeatentrack #slowtravelers #tejainmalaysia #exploremore #explorepahang

Bukit Awan, looking out to Taman Negara rainforest.
Actually, sunrise is supposed to be the best time to be here, but we couldn’t be bothered. But if we did, there’s a higher likelihood of seeing the cloud scenery that give its name “Cloud Hill”.
@puanha_nim says that there are hidden gem nature attractions in these upriver villages popular with locals, but I get the feeling that it’s not easy to visit as a tour; rather it’s more reachable for slow travelers.
#rainforestviews #bukitawan #rainforest #vantagepoint #offthebeatenpath #offthebeatentrack #slowtravelers #tejainmalaysia #exploremore #explorepahang

This tualang tree is the pride and joy of @danzecoresort . It was specifically preserved when Dan and Anim first developed the place. Today, the outdoor dining area is built on raised decking around the tree so that it is centre stage.

The tualang tree is among the tallest of rainforest trees. It grows a tall and straight trunk which is fairly smooth, which is why bees like to build their hives in its canopy. Their honey is called tualang honey, and can be sustainably harvested by climbing to the hives (nowadays with safer modern rappeling gear).

@puanha_nim swears that hornbills regularly fly across from the protected forest to perch in this tree, but as I was there during the rainy season, no hornbills came to pay a visit.

#tamannegara #tamannegarapahang #nationalpark #tualangtree #madutualang #tualanghoney #pokoktualang #traditionalhoney
#tejainmalaysia

This tualang tree is the pride and joy of @danzecoresort . It was specifically preserved when Dan and Anim first developed the place. Today, the outdoor dining area is built on raised decking around the tree so that it is centre stage.
The tualang tree is among the tallest of rainforest trees. It grows a tall and straight trunk which is fairly smooth, which is why bees like to build their hives in its canopy. Their honey is called tualang honey, and can be sustainably harvested by climbing to the hives (nowadays with safer modern rappeling gear).
@puanha_nim swears that hornbills regularly fly across from the protected forest to perch in this tree, but as I was there during the rainy season, no hornbills came to pay a visit.
#tamannegara #tamannegarapahang #nationalpark #tualangtree #madutualang #tualanghoney #pokoktualang #traditionalhoney
#tejainmalaysia

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