Campsite Dan Hotel Semua Penuh, 12 Sekawan Selamba Redah Ke Koh Lipe Masa 'Peak Season'

Sekarang ini, google sahaja Koh Lipe, macam-macam informasi kita boleh jumpa

Image via www.bundhayaresort.com

Dulunya Koh lipe yang sangat asing bagi rakyat Malaysia telahpun menjadi salah satu destinasi kegemaran rakyat Malaysia. Ditambah pula dengan berita Uqasha Senrose & Ikram Dinzly menimbulkan kontrovesi di Koh Lipe awal tahun ini, pasti makcik dan pelajar universiti yang kuat membuka laman-laman web gosip artis juga sudah menyedari akan kewujudan pulau yang sangat cantik ini.

Uqasha Senrose dan Iqram Dinzly pun dah ke Koh Lipe. Anda bila?
Image via www.rotikaya.com

Disebabkan informasi cara untuk pergi, harga-harga, penginapan dan pelbagai lagi informasi cliche yang boleh dicari di internet, saya pilih untuk kongsi pengalaman pahit manis kami 12 sekawan semasa bercuti ke Koh Lipe, Thailand. Ceritanya begini.

1. Lebihan Annual Leave yang perlu dihabiskan

Image via memecrunch.com

Selang dua minggu lagi maka berakhirlah sesi kehidupan tahun 2015. Tahun dah nak habis, tapi cuti tahunan tak habis lagi. Memo dah mula keluar, minta masing-masing habiskan cuti tahunan. Ah sudah, tak kan guna cuti semata-mata untuk duduk di rumah. Dimotivasikan dengan gambar-gambar bakar line dari kawan-kawan di instagram, saya nekad untuk cari destinasi pengembaraan bagi mengisi masa cuti.

2. Mula menaruh hati dan impian untuk bercuti ke Koh Lipe yang juga dikenali dengan jolokan 'Maldives of Thailand'

Image via en.nexttrip.my

Teringat dulu kawan saya pernah cerita pasal Koh Lipe, pulau kecil terletak lebih kurang 60 km dari persisiran pantai selatan Thailand. Tambahnya lagi, Koh Lipe adalah sebuah pulau unik yang berbeza berbanding koh-koh yang lain. Pulau ini seimbang dari segi pembangunan yang tak berapa melampau sangat, suasana yang aman damai dan alam semulajadi yang mampu buat tulang rusuk pencinta alam tegar bergetar. Selepas siasatan lanjut dilakukan, saya juga dapat tahu yang dompet saya turut akan bergetar kekeringan.Sepanjang tempoh siasatan, saya berjaya jumpa tiga cara paling mainstream untuk ke Koh Lipe, masing-masing dengan pros and cons mereka yang tersendiri:

Feri Langkawi ke Koh Lipe.
Image via Snap Productions/Youtube

			1. Melalui Langkawi, ambil feri dari Langkawi dan terus ke Koh Lipe.2. Pergi ke selatan Thailand, Pak Bara yang terletak kira-kira 45 minit pemanduan kereta dari sempadan Wang Kelian di Perlis. Dari Pak Bara, ambil speedboat terus ke Koh Lipe.3. Melalui Hatyai, (saya masukkan dalam option sebab masa ni ada tiket return KL-Hatyai boleh dapat RM200) terus ke jeti Pak Bara dengan perjalanan darat lebih kurang 1 jam 30 minit. Dari Pak Bara, ambil speedboat terus ke Koh Lipe.Faktor yang saya titik beratkan dalam pemilihan cara perjalan ini adalah masa yang terhad, duit yang terhad dan reliabiliti perjalanan itu sendiri. Saya rumuskan segala pros and cons perjalanan ini dalam gambar di bawah:

Saya ni memang jenis detail sikit bila bab berjalan.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

3. Cabaran mengumpan rakan-rakan

Demi mengurangkan kos, saya batalkan niat untuk solo backpacking ke Koh Lipe, saat ini saya sedar saya perlukan kawan-kawan untuk #kasijadi pengembaraan kali ini, bukan tiga empat orang, tapi saya perlukan dalam sepuluh orang. Trip lagi dua minggu, itinerari semua pun tak ada lagi, penginapan mestilah semua pun dah penuh, sebab saya sangat bijak pergi aturkan trip pada tarikh cuti tahun baru. Acah-acah konon nak rasa pengalaman tahun baru di negara orang. Orang lain 6 bulan lepas lagi dah tempah penginapan semua, saya dua minggu sebelum baru terkial-kial nak google "how to go to Koh Lipe."Misi mencari geng travel agak susah pada mulanya. Memikirkan siapalah yang sanggup ikut kerja gila meredah selatan Thailand last last minute macam ni. Tapi syukur, hidup saya dikelilingi sahabat yang gilakan tempat-tempat cantik, malah mereka juga senang dimanipulasi. Dengan ayat-ayat pancing seperti "trip bajet je ni", "escape from work" dan "it will be just like the good old days", dengan teknik-teknik lain seperti masukkan dalam group Whatsapp secara paksa dan tak bagi keluar, teknik cold hard-sell dan ditambah pula dengan umpan menarik seperti gambar-gambar memukau Koh Lipe, saya berjaya kumpulkan 12 orang sahabat sehidup semati yang sudi bekorban masa dan keringat untuk menjayakan ekspedisi ini.

12 Sekawan sepakat tekad mahu susah sehidup semati di Koh Lipe.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

4. Day Zero, Perjalanan 516 kilometer dalam kereta dari Gombak ke Padang Besar, Perlis

Perjalanan seribu batu bermula dengan gambar bukti bakar line.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Malam kejadian 31 Disember 2015, perjanjian dimeterai untuk bekumpul jam 8 malam di lokasi biasa kedai makan Pak Tam, Taman Melati. Tapi seperti janji-janji Melayu yang lain, hanya selepas jam 11 malam baru semua ahli kumpulan sampai. Walaubagaimanpun, pelan perjalanan masih lagi belum terjejas. Kami perlu tiba jam 7 pagi di Tok Mek Hotel & Restaurant di Padang Besar, perlis dan bergerak seawal 8 pagi untuk mengelakkan himpunan manusia yang ramai semasa di imigresen.Malam itu, kami bergerak tepat jam 11.30 malam dan 516 kilometer kemudian, kami tiba di Masjid Kampung Batu Hampar kira kira jam 5.30 pagi. Sempat kami berkemas, solat Subuh, segarkan diri dan agih-agihkan makanan ke dalam beg setiap orang.

Sarapan pagi yang disediakan di Tok Mek Hotel & Restaurant.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Perjalanan dari Perlis ke Pak Bara kami menggunakan servis van mewah dengan interior macam kapal angkasa.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

5.  Antara RM 1 dan Pulut Ayam Panggang

Perjalanan merentasi sempadan Malaysia-Thailand berjalan lancar. Sempat kami selitkan derma ikhlas RM1 semasa hulurkan passport di kaunter imigresen Thailand. Betul-betul selepas keluar sempadan, akan ada deretan kedai-kedai kecil, dan di sini, tempat di mana saya mula berkenalan dan terus jatuh cinta pandang pertama dengan Pulut Ayam Panggang. Dan sampai sekarang, saya masih belum jumpa Pulut Ayam Panggang yang boleh lawan dengan yang saya makan di Wang Kelian. Kadang-kadang ada jugak rasa macam nak ke sana semata-mata nak makan pulut ni. Lepas makan terus balik KL. Tapi nanti orang cakap saya gila pulak.

Pulut Ayam Panggang.
Image via vitdaily.com

6. Kisah tiket bot

Jeti Pak Bara.
Image via www.tripadvisor.com

Jam 10.30 pagi kami sampai di Jeti Pak Bara. Oleh kerana semua pakej bot yang saya jumpa di internet sebelum ini agak mahal, kebanyakannya dijual dengan harga 1200-1300 bath, saya buat keputusan untuk redah sahaja dan cuba nasib untuk beli semasa di jeti. Saya tahu saya boleh dapat dengan harga yang lebih murah. Tekaan saya tepat, turun sahaja dari van mewah Tok Mek, kami diserbu agen-agen tiket. Saat ini saya tahu bila supply melebihi demand, saya ada peluang untuk tawar-menawar."I got 12 person, u sell me for 1000 bath i buy from you."Ayat simple, tapi cukup informasi, cukup isi, tegas dan straightforward ini berjaya mengubah fikiran agen tadi. Terus dia tarik tangan saya ke kedainya, mungkin takut prospek dirampas oleh agen-agen lain kot. Melihat cara agen ini tarik saya, menyesal pula saya tak tawar terus harga ke 900 bath. (Harga official tiket bot ke Koh Lipe ialah 1300 bath)

7. Sticker warna warni menarik minat kami

Kira kira jam 11.00 pagi, kami bergerak masuk ke kawasan perlepasan. Sempat juga kami tambah stok makanan, cokelat dan air dari kedai runcit berhampiran. Tiba di kawasan perlepasan kami dilabel dengan sticker berlainan warna, untuk menentukan dari agen mana kami datang dan bot mana yang kami akan naiki.Sticker tadi ternyata sangat membantu, keluar sahaja dari pintu, sudah ada polis bantuan yang mengarahkan penumpang ke kawasan menunggu mengikut bot yang telah ditetapkan. Seperti kambing yang masuk ke kampung orang, kami ikut sahaja arahan abang polis tadi, mata pula dah terkesima melihat dua tiga buah bot yang dah tak sabar nak berlayar merentas Laut Andaman.

8. Singa diukur dengan kebengisannya, manusia diukur dengan kesabarannya

Sabar itu ada hadnya. Lebih-lebih lagi bila kena tunggu tanpa kerusi, bawah terik matahari panas tak berbumbung, tanpa informasi berapa lama lagi anda kena tunggu, dan anda datang dalam kumpulan 12 orang yang masing-masing tak henti-henti membakar lagi api kemarahan sesama sendiri. Dah satu jam tunggu tapi masih lagi tak rasa yang giliran kami akan tiba dalam masa tedekat.Cara giliran masuk bot ditentukan juga sangat kreatif. Di hadapan tempat parking bot, penumpang akan melonggokkan beg mereka panjang-panjang, beg ditinggalkan di situ dan kami bebas berjalan ke mana-mana sementara menunggu giliran. Beg siapa yang di depan akan di campak masuk ke dalam bot dahulu. Beg siapa yang dah masuk dalam bot, dapatlah tuan dia pun ikut sekali.Angka 11.30am yang besar-besar terpampang di tiket seakan-akan tiada makna, sama macam janji-janji manis yang sering ditabur oleh perempuan cantik tipikal yang hobinya mempermainkan nurani suci lelaki. False advertising betul lah. Masa yang terluang itu saya gunakan untuk buat analisa, satu bot boleh memuatkan dalam tiga puluh orang. Kumpulan manusia yang berkeliaran di kawasan itu ada dalam seratus orang. Pukul rata, lagi dua group berlepas barulah tiba giliran kami. Kalau satu bot ambil masa dalam 30 minit untuk proses embark dan disembark, makanya lagi satu jam baru kami dapat gelakkan orang lain yang kena beratur, tunggu giliran tengah panas.

Selepas menunggu hampir dua jam, boleh lihat brader baju putih dan topi putih muka dah mula bengkek. Abang baju hitam GrG tu pun senyum dah mula tak ikhlas.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

9. Beg dicampak masuk, senyuman mula terukir di wajah sugul kami

Jangkaan saya separa tepat, lebih kurang 45 minit, beg kami dicampak masuk ke dalam bot. Itu pun ada orang yang nak potong giliran cuba minta boatman tu masukkan beg diorang dulu, berlakon acah-acah macam dia dah sampai lama. Kami berkeras nak naik juga giliran bot kali ini, kalau perlu tumpah darah sekalipun, tumpahlah. Penat sangat dah ni tunggu.15 minit kemudian, toleh kiri, toleh kanan, acah-acah buat head count sikit, hati saya lega. Semua ahli kumpulan kami berjaya masuk ke bot yang sama. Cuma kesian sebab ada yang terpaksa duduk atas lantai. Tapi lagi kesian kalau ada yang tertinggal dan kena tunggu lagi berjam-jam. Dengan masing-masing muka senyum sampai ke telinga, bot 4 enjin itu terus bergerak menuju destinasi yang jauhnya lebih kurang dalam 2 jam lagi.

Kena duduk atas Lantai pun tak da hal. Lagi bagus daripada kena tinggal.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

10. Kelibat Koh Lipe sudah kelihatan, hati makin melonjak keriangan

2.30 petang kami tiba di perkarangan Koh Lipe. Tapi bot sebesar ini katanya tak dapat hantar terus ke persisiran pantai. Takut boleh merosakkan batu karang. Kami ditinggalkan di platform buatan yang terapung kira kira 400m dari persisiran pantai. Selepas bayar cukai taman laut di kaunter kecil atas platform tersebut, kami lekas beratur menunggu giliran untuk mengambil sampan kecil yang akan membawa kami ke persisiran pantai.Masa ini saya tengok muka masing-masing dah teruja habis. Daripada platform ini dah boleh nampak pulau Koh Lipe yang tersergam indah di depan mata. Jernih air dia memang lain macam sikit, air laut memaparkan bayang warna hijau diselangi biru yang saya kira sangat menakjubkan, ditambah pula dengan pemandangan Koh Adang di bahagian belakang.Tibanya giliran kami, masing-masing tanpa arahan terus bergerak masuk ke dalam sampan kecil, dengan teratur. Adrenalin yang dah hampir penuh dalam badan bukan alasan untuk kami bertingkah laku tak semenggah. Sampan kecil mula bergerak dan selepas hampir 20 jam perjalanan, akhirnya, Koh Lipe kami sampai!

Sampai juga kami di Maldives of Thailand.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

11. Terkandas! Tiada penginapan untuk kami menginap kerana bercuti semasa waktu puncak dipenuhi lautan Mat Salleh dari serata dunia.

Walking Street yang penuh dengan manusia masa kami datang.
Image via hallomega.com

Kami berada di Koh Lipe dari 1 Januari sehingga 4 Januari, bertindih dengan cuti Tahun Baru. Perancangan asal kami semasa tiba di Koh Lipe adalah untuk camping sahaja di tepi laut. Tetapi, rancangan hanya tinggal rancangan. Sesampai di campsite, kami dikejutkan dengan berita campsite sudah penuh. 5 kali saya ulang soalan sama untuk kepastian daripada pemilik tapak."No no our campsite is already full."5 kali juga dia memberi jawapan ringkas, padat, dan jitu, menegaskan yang memang sudah tidak ada tapak lagi untuk kami pacak khemah. Berita ini betul-betul menguji minda kami, saya tahu resort-resort dan chalet-chalet lain juga sudah penuh sebab saya sudah melakukan semakan di Agoda seminggu sebelum datang. Kalau fikir logik sekalipun, bayangkan kalau tapak perkemahan yang secara teorinya adalah unlimited, pun boleh penuh, inikan pula penginapan selesa dengan katil empuk dilengkapi pula dengan pancuran air panas.Untuk pengetahuan umum juga, kami membawa 3 biji khemah untuk trip ini dan salah satu daripadanya adalah khemah mega 2 bilik lengkap dengan ruang tamu yang senang-senang boleh memuatkan 8 orang, beratnya pula 15kg. Saat dengar sahaja berita yang campsite sudah penuh, terus berubah merah-merah keunguan muka kawan saya yang dengan gigihnya tak henti-henti memikul khemah 15kg tu semenjak keluar dari van Tok Mek semasa di Jeti Pak Bara lagi. Kesian dia.

12. Apa yang penting? Kerjaaaaaasama.

Hampir seharian perjalanan, dengan tak cukup tidurnya lagi, ramai di antara kami yang sudah hilang motivasi, putus asa dan penat. Mujur ada beberapa orang lagi yang masih lagi optimis dan hati kental, tak putus-putus memberi semangat dan tak henti menabur idea untuk damage control. Kami berhenti di kedai makan Muslim di tengah-tengah Walking Street, masing-masing duduk, pesan air dan makanan, dan duduk berbincang.Kami buat keputusan untuk berpecah kepada empat kumpulan untuk pergi ketuk pintu tiap-tiap hotel yang ada di Koh Lipe dan cari kalau-kalau ada lagi hotel yang sudi tumpangkan kami 12 sekawan. Kami yakin yang mesti masih lagi ada hotel-hotel kecil yang tak tahu pakai internet, tak tersenarai di dalam database Agoda dan masih lagi ada kekosongan. Tiga kumpulan ditugaskan untuk mencari hotel di kawasan Pattaya Beach, Sunrise Beach dan Sunset Beach manakala satu lagi kumpulan yang kami gelar 'group patah semangat' kami suruh duduk sahaja di kedai makan tadi dan tolong jaga beg.

13. Misi mengetuk pintu setiap hotel di Koh Lipe bermula!

Berbekalkan saki-baki tenaga yang masih ada, 3 kumpulan tadi pun mulakan misi mencari hotel. Masa ni kami dah tak fikir apa dah. Walaupun dapat hotel atau hostel buruk sekalipun, kami tak kisah untuk menginap. Masa ni juga otak saya ligat berfikir, "Kalau tak ada hotel kosong, tak kan kami nak tidur atas pasir kot?" Saya dah mula risau. Nasib baik Koh Lipe ni kecik je. Nak round satu pulau pun senang. Serius, boleh kata satu pulau jugakla kami pusing untuk cari hotel.

Naik teksi mencari hotel.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Langit tak selalunya cerah, tapi mendung pun bukan selamanya. Tidak ada lagi berita gembira lain lagi yang kami nak dengar petang itu melainkan berita yang group dari Pattaya Beach berjaya jumpa sebuah chalet yang sangat elok dengan harga yang sangat berpatutan untuk kami berteduh malam itu. Tanpa berlengah, seperti anak-anak kecil keriangan, kami berlari-lari anak ke Patayya Beach. Dalam 50 meter jugaklah berlari-lari comel macam tu, lepas penat semua pun sambung jalan slow-slow macam biasa balik. Sampai sahaja di Blue Tribe Garden Beach Resort, terus kami check-in dan terlantar senyap mengenangkan pengalaman hari pertama percutian kali ini. Mencabar.

Terima kasih Blue Tribes Resort yang sudi menerima kami sebagai pelanggan di saat saat genting.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Kepenatan yang tidak mampu lagi diungkap dengan kata-kata.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

14. Kusangka panas sampai ke petang rupanya hujan di tengah hari

Hanya mampu terbaring sambil merenung kembali pengalaman hari pertama. Dan mengeluh nasib sebab kena carik hotel lain pula.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Pagi hari kedua, rupa-rupanya saya terlepas dengar kawan saya beritahu semalam yang kami hanya dapat duduk satu malam sahaja di hotel tersebut. Makanya hari kedua kami terpaksa habiskan waktu pagi untuk misi mencari tempat berteduh lagi.Sebelum panik, kami sempat melakukan aktiviti snorkeling pagi itu di pantai yang terletak betul betul di hadapan resort kami. Air laut yang jernih membiru ini buat kami seakan-akan terlupa yang kami masih belum ada penginapan lagi untuk malam itu dan malam seterusnya.

Breakfast sekejap sebelum cari hotel.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Habis sahaja sesi snorkeling, berbekalkan pengalaman hari semalam, hari ini kami lebih pandai sedikit. Kami terus tanya orang-orang tempatan kalau-kalau mereka tahu kat mana hotel yang masih lagi ada kekosongan. Sangkaan kami ternyata tepat selepas menyoal siasat 4-5 orang rakyat tempatan.Kawan Saya: Hey man do you know if there is any hotel around here that still have vacancy. We've been trying to look for accommodation since yesterday but couldnt find any.Rakyat Tempatan: Ermm..accommodation..yes yes..got..Kawan Saya: Really! That is great! Where is it! Can you show me?!Rakyat Tempatan: Erm..ermm..hang tunggu sini sat aku pi amek motoq aku satgi aku bawak hang pi. Resort ni baguih baghu ja bukak pak sedagha aku punya.Kawan Saya: Okay bro okay saya tunggu sini.Terkesima di situ, kami diam sesama sendiri. Sengaja kami biarkan beliau berlalu ambil motor terlebih dahulu sebelum kami gelak terbahak-bahak sesama sendiri. Baru kami tahu yang rata-rata penduduk Thailand di Koh Lipe mampu bertutur dalam Bahasa Melayu slang utagha! Kerana jaraknya yang dekat dengan Langkawi, jadi perhubungan antara Koh Lipe dengan Langkawi adalah lebih akrab jika dibandingkan dengan Thailand sendiri.

15. Every cloud has a silver lining

Benarlah orang kata, semua benda berlaku ada sebabnya, yang penting jangan cepat putus asa. Kami rasa sangat beruntung kerana hotel baru kami ini sangat lawa! Dengan pemandangan laut yang cantik dari tingkat dua, ditambah pula dengan 4 biji buaian tergantung di setiap tiang di hadapan bilik, apa lagi kami mahu?

Brother Resort, Koh Lipe.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Bilik di Brother Resort ini juga serba baru dengan katil empuk berkualiti tinggi yang pastinya mampu membuat siapa-siapa pun tidur nyenyak dibuai alam mimpi indah seindah taman syurga. Perempuan dicampak di tingkat dua bilik untuk 4 orang, lelaki pula di tingkat bawah dalam bilik besar yang mampu memuatkan kesemua 8 teruna sekaligus! Fuuhh, dalam pada hotel semua penuh kami masih lagi mampu mendapatkan hotel yang benar-benar memenuhi kehendak kami. Dan yang paling best, kami dapat menginap untuk dua malam!

Hammock rotan di depan bilik. Impian masa kecil kini jadi kenyataan! Di belakang sana ada Sunrise Beach.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

16. Berkayak-kayak ke hulu berenang-renang ke tepian

Lapang kepala otak kami dah tak payah fikir pasal hotel. Petang hari kedua diisi dengan aktiviti berkayak. Aktiviti ini jarang orang lakukan ketika melancong ke Koh Lipe. Saya yakin Uqasha Senrose dan Iqram Dinzly juga tak berkayak semasa percutian mereka di sini. Saya tahu di awal artikel saya ada tegaskan yang artikel ini lebih kepada luahan perasaan dan meroyan, daripada perkongsian dan point point seperti 'apa yang anda perlu tahu tentang Koh Lipe' tapi informasi yang satu ni buat saya rasa berdosa kalau saya tak share.

Saya minta tolong sangat sangat jangalah lepaskan peluang berkayak di Koh Lipe!
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Jika sampai ke Koh Lipe, anda mesti luangkan masa dalam dua-tiga jam, sebaik-baiknya bukan tengah hari (untuk mengelak panas terik) dan pergi ke Sunrise Beach. Di deretan pantai anda akan jumpa beberapa kedai yang memberi perkhidmatan sewaan kayak. Sewa kayak-kayak tersebut, nego harga jika perlu dan anda boleh berkayak terus ke sebuah pulau kecil lebih kurang 200 meter dari persisiran pantai, Koh Kra namanya. Di pulau ini anda boleh snorkeling di sekeliling pulau, atau anda juga boleh hiking sedikit ke puncak Koh Kra dan nikmati sendiri keindahan pulau kecil ini dari atas. Serius memukau!

Pemandangan dari atas Koh Kra. Orang lain nak sampai sini kena sewa boat, kami kayak pun boleh.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Tak cukup? Nah saya belanja lagi.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

17. Pakej snorkeling mesti menyesal kalau tak cuba

Awalnya kami memang bercadang untuk tidak ambil mana-mana pakej snorkeling di Koh Lipe. Sebab kami tahu di sekeliling pantai Koh Lipe itu sendiri pun dah banyak corals bersepah-sepah. Tapi, dikaburi dengan teknik-teknik pemasaran seperti, 'Beautiful soft corals cover a pinnacle that rises 16 metres from bottom of the sea to just underneath the surface' dan 'Mysterious island build out of thousands of smoothly polished black rocks', saya yakin sesiapa pun akan teruja. Disebabkan harganya yang jauh lebih murah berbanding pakej-pakej snorkeling di Malaysia, tak payah banyak cerita, bayar sahaja and just go!

Pakej-pakej yang ditawarkan betul-betul buat kami rambang mata. Kami pun pilih Program A.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Bertolak seawal jam 9 pagi dan pulang kira kira jam 4.30 petang, tidak perlu lagi saya ulas dengan lebih lanjut betapa seronok, kagum, gembira, terkejut dan pelbagai lagi perasaan positif lain yang bercampur-baur mewarnai lagi ekspedisi kami ke pulau indah ini. Gambar-gambar di bawah saya kira cukup untuk menggambarkan betapa indahnya hari ketiga kami di Koh Lipe:

Geng sampan satu bergaya santai.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Geng sampan dua yang begitu bertenaga sekali.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Sempat bergambar bersama kapal Royal Thai Navy untuk ditunjuk kepada anak cucu suatu hari nanti. Itupun kalau kahwin.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Soft corals yang sangat memukau akal dan minda.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Di Koh Hin Ngam, katanya semakin tinggi anda dapat susun batu ini, semakin bertuah nasib anda.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Acah-acah natural hot stone massage treatmant.
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

18. Datang dengan harapan, pulang dengan kejayaan

Bot kami dijanjikan tiba jam 930 pagi. Kami perlu keluar awal daripada hotel untuk mengelak kejadian sama sewaktu bertolak itu hari berulang kembali. Tambahan pula, perjalanan kami bukan hanya tamat di Jeti Pak Bara. Masih ada lagi kira-kira 700km jarak yang perlu kami tempuh untuk berjumpa semula dengan katil dan bantal di rumah.

Epic jumpshot!
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Empat hari memang terasa sangat sekejap, apatah lagi jarak perjalanan yang jauh, pastinya tidak cukup untuk kami betul-betul menerokai bumi Koh Lipe. Tapi bagi kami keseronakan yang kami rasa bukan hanya pada Koh Lipe, tapi juga pada perjalanan di dalam kereta, pengalaman roadtrip bersama rakan-rakan yang pastinya mengukir seribu satu kenangan yang bukan semua boleh dikongsi dengan khalayak ramai.

Apa guna kawan-kawan kalau tak berjalan?
Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Dan part yang paling saya suka sepanjang trip ini ialah biar berapa banyak pun pahit getir dan susah payah yang kami tempuhi, semua masih lagi mampu dan tak henti-henti mengeluarkan lawak-lawak bodoh, ketawa dan tersenyum. Anda semua memang awesome!Tak sabar nak repeat Koh Lipe lagi, kali ini dengan tempoh masa yang lebih lama dan poket yang lebih tebal!Projek Koh Lipe #kasijadi dah jadi. Syukur.

Selesai bercerita panjang lebar, kita layan video pulak laaa!

Sedikit info dan itinerari perjalanan kami ke Koh Lipe:

Image via TSG #KasiJadi

Durasi: 4 hari 3 malamBajet: RM750 seorangHari pertamaDrive ke Perlis dari KL = 8 jam Sewa van dari Padang Besar, Perlis ke Jeti Pak Bara di Satun, Thailand = 1 jam setengahNaik bot dari jeti ke Koh Lipe = 2 jamCheck-in di Blue Tribe Resort = RM50 satu malam/seorangHari keduaCheck-in di Brother Resort = RM160 dua malam/seorangBersiar-siar di Walking Street untuk cari restoran Halal dan cari pakej snorkelingSewa kayak untuk ke pulau kecil Koh Kra = RM15-RM20 seorangHari ketigaAktiviti snorkeling ke 5 lokasi menakjubkan = RM45-RM50 seorangMakan-makan, massage, sesi menghabiskan duit bakiHari keempatCheck-out dan pulang dengan hati gembira

Follow kami di Instagram @tsgkasijadi untuk lebih banyak adventure dan gambar-gambar yang WOW!

TSG #KasiJadi adalah sekumpulan sahabat yang tak henti-henti berkeliaran. Mana kami mahu pergi, kami kasi jadi!

  A photo posted by TSG #KasiJadi (@tsgkasijadi) on Jun 5, 2016 at 6:35pm PDT

Nak tahu lebih lanjut tentang Koh Lipe, boleh baca DI SINI:

                Laut Biru 'Turquoise' Dan 7 Lagi Perkara Yang Saya Suka Tentang Koh Lipe

Nora kasi lima bintang!

Read the full story


No Electricity Tariff Hike Until June 2015. Phew. Wait, What?

Good News! Electricity Will Be Cheaper, But Maybe Not For Long...

Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili.
Image via thestar.com.my

The federal government today announced power tariff cuts averaging between three and five per cent effective March 1 this year, amid significant savings by Tenaga Nasional Berhad due to the sharp drop in fuel prices, Datuk Seri Maximus J. Ongkili said today.

        themalaymailonline.com

He said the ICPT cost saving was translated into a tariff reduction of 2.25 sen/KWH which amounted to 5.8% of TNB’s average tariff of 38.53 sen/kWh.

        thestar.com.my

He said with the new tariff, consumers can save between RM13.50 and RM45 on their monthly bills. The reduced tariffs are valid till June 30.The new tariff for the peninsula will see a reduction of 2.25 sen per kWh, but would only affect those who consumed more than 300kWh a month, said Ongkili.

        themalaysianinsider.com

New electricity tariff in Peninsula Malaysia from March 1st onwards.
Image via Malaysiakini/Facebook

5 NOV 2014: Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili has proudly announced that there will be no increase in electricity tariff until June next year

Image via themalaysianreserve.com

The government has decided that there will be no increase in electricity tariff until June 30 next year.

        thesundaily.my

His exacts words were "The ministry would like to announce that in the interest of the welfare of the rakyat, the government has decided to maintain the current electricity tariffs rate until June 2015."

"The ministry would like to announce that in the interest of the welfare of the rakyat, the Government has decided to maintain the current electricity tariffs rate until June 2015," he told reporters at Parliament lobby on Wednesday.

        thestar.com.my

Don't breath a sigh of relief just yet. That just means that come 30 June 2015, your electricity bills will be higher than ever.

Image via freemalaysiatoday.com

The electricity tariff was initially due to increase by 3.11 sen per kWh in July this year, but the government decided to minimise the burden of its ongoing subsidy rationalisation programme

Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Maximus J. Ongkili said the tariff was initially due for an upwards revision in July this year by 3.11 sen per kilowatt-hour (kWh), after calculating the increase in the cost of the various fuel sources used for power generation.

        mmail.com.my

"To ensure the tariff is maintained up till June 2015, the government will manage the cost of RM1.683 billion for fuel and generation costs, by using savings generated through the renegotiated Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with the first generation Independent Power Producers (IPP) and maintaining the current price of piped gas supplied by Petronas to the electricity sector," he told a news conference at the Parliament lobby.

        mmail.com.my

Ongkili explained that the federal government will foot RM847.96 million of the cost, which will cover the cost of fuel and power generation at non-gas based power plants. The rest of the cost, amounting to RM836 million, will be absorbed by national oil giant Petronas in the form of foregone revenue from piped gas. The cost is calculated over a 12-month period backdated to July this year, he added.

        mmail.com.my

This initiative saves us from paying an additional 3.11 sen per kWh

Image via arabianbusiness.com

"As a government that is caring and concerned for the welfare of the people, this decision was made to minimise the impact of subsidy rationalisation and fluctuating global prices. "This move saved consumers from paying an additional 3.11 sen per kilowatt per hour," he said at the Parliament lobby today.

        themalaysianinsider.com

However, the government would not be able to absorb the costs any longer than that. The minister warns the public to prepare for the inevitable price hike.

Ongkili, however, said it is likely that the government will be unable to stave off a tariff hike after June 30 next year, as the government will only have RM170 million in savings left from the renegotiated PPAs by that time. He said it would be best for the public to prepare for the inevitable, especially as Malaysia starts to align the cost of the various fuels used in power generation with global prices.

        mmail.com.my

"Even if the tariff does not increase, it does not mean that the public should waste power. We urge them to use power efficiently and reduce wastage by using energy efficient appliances, turning off appliances that are not in use, setting your air conditioner at 24 degrees celcius or higher.

        mmail.com.my

After the hike in June 2015, another increase is expected in the following December. The electricity tariff is reviewed every six months based on changes in fuel and generation costs.

Ongkili said the tariff would be maintained despite the imbalance cost pass through (ICPT) mechanism implemented in January 2014, which allows for a review of the tariff rate every six months, based on changes in fuel and generations costs.

        thesundaily.my

According to the ICPT, another hike was due in June, followed by another one in December.

        thesundaily.my

Ongkili said the decision was made to minimise the impact of subsidy rationalisation and fluctuating global prices. "However, this action will not be sustainable in the long term and will adversely impact the country's economic growth and development," he said.

        thesundaily.my

The Malaysian Insider reports that TNB net profit increased from RM5.4 billion to RM6.4 billion this year

Image via mole.my

It was reported that Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) net profit this year increased from RM5.4 billion to RM6.4 billion. Its revenue rose to RM42.79 billion from RM37.13 billion.

        themalaysianinsider.com


Anda Parking Dengan Zalim - Lelaki Reka Kad Untuk Diberi Pada Orang Yang Tak Reti Parking

Siapa pernah ada pengalaman pusing-pusing cari parking, bila dah jumpa tiba-tiba kereta nak masuk tak muat sebab kereta sebelah park macam entah apa-apa!

Rasa stress betul bila kereta sebelah bukan sahaja tidak parkir dengan betul bahkan sudah ambil sebahagian besar daripada parkir anda. Jadi terpaksa pusing-pusing lagi untuk mencari tempat parkir baru.

Gambar adalah sekadar hiasan.
Image via Carsome

Gambar adalah sekadar hiasan.
Image via Carsome

Bukan itu sahaja, isu masalah parkir kereta termasuklah 'double park' atau menggunakan parkir orang kurang upaya (OKU) juga boleh buat hati rasa panas. Bila marah orang yang melakukannya, mulalah dia bagi alasan urusan yang dilakukannya itu sekejap sahaja.

Gambar adalah sekadar hiasan.
Image via Paultan

Memang tidak dapat dinafikan perkara ini bukan sahaja berlaku di Malaysia, malah ia turut terjadi di negara-negara maju. Apa yang jelas, tindakan ini adalah satu perbuatan yang tidak bertanggungjawab dan menyusahkan orang lain.

Justeru, bagi mengatasi masalah ini, seorang pengguna Twitter telah membuat kad khas untuk 'tegur' dan beri kesedaran kepada pengguna kenderaan yang mendatangkan masalah kepada orang lain

Syafiq Unzir telah tampil kreatif dengan membuat kad khas yang tertera 'Anda parking dengan zalim, menyusahkan orang, tidak bertanggungjawab dan mementingkan diri sendiri'.

Image via Twitter @syafiqunzir

Di sebalik kad itu pula tersedia ruang untuk pemilik kereta menandakan kesalahan yang telah dilakukannya. Jika dia membuat kesilapan parkir di parkir OKU, dia boleh menandakan kesalahan tersebut begitu juga kesalahan lain seperti parkir senget, 'double park' dan parkir dekat sangat sebelum meletakkan kad ini di cermin kereta.

Image via Twitter @syafiqunzir

Syafiq turut mengambil tempahan membuat kad khas ini buat mereka yang menginginkannya melalui Twitter atau menerusi laman Shopee

Image via Twitter @syafiqunzir

Sesiapa yang berminat boleh memilih untuk mendapatkan 50 keping kad berkenaan dengan harga RM18 atau 100 keping dengan harga RM30.Walau bagaimanapun dia menasihatkan orang ramai agar tidak menyalahgunakan kad tersebut.

Mendapat inspirasi daripada pengguna Twitter yang menemui kad yang sama pada cermin depannya, Syafiq sebelum ini telah reka kad tersebut menggunakan bahasa kesat

Image via Twitter @Large_Professor

Rekaan asal kad ini sebenarnya menampilkan gambar khinzir di belakang stereng bersama dengan kata-kata 'Anda parking macam bebal'. Kad ini turut disertakan dengan perkara sama seperti kad yang terkini namun menggunakan bahasa yang jauh lebih kasar.

Image via Twitter @syafiqunzir

Image via Twitter @syafiqunzir

Kad ini bagaimanapun bukan untuk dijual.

LIKE Facebook dan follow Twitter SAYS SEISMIK dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!

Pernah bertembung dengan road bully?
Jangan terus bergaduh, tapi lakukan perkara ini:

                "Mengalah Dulu, Lepas Tu..." - Lelaki Bagi Solusi Mudah Berhadapan Dengan Pembuli Jalan!

Kawal kemarahan itu dan lakukan dua langkah mudah ini!

Read the full story


If Malaysians Had #FreeInternetForLife, All Of These 10 Things Will Come True

1. Lunch breaks will take two hours instead of one

Image via Dewlines.org

An hour will barely be enough time to catch up on your news feeds, reply to all your group chats, and snap a VSCO Cam-ed shot of your lunch! And then there's coming up with a witty-reflective caption for Instagram... It's a tough job but someone's gotta do it!

2. Waiters won't have to repeat their WiFi password 475 times a day

Image via Huffington Post

Hurrah for baristas too! They will no longer need to subtly side-eye those visitors in the corner (who survive the whole day in the cafe on the cheapest drink on the menu) and can now resume to be the sweet human beings they actually are.

3. Nobody will bat an eyelid over that 90MB mobile attachment

Image via gifmovie.tumblr.com

Giant attachments ain't got nothing on you! Just hit download and read through that urgent Powerpoint deck when you're on the go.

4. Smartphones will get seriously HUGE

Image via gizmodo.com.au

Because how else will you comfortably binge-watch Game of Thrones for the fifth time?

5. You will no longer curse the person sucking up the bandwith at home or in the office

Image via hangover.cartoonhangover.com

Not depending on the WiFi also means no more fiddling with the temperamental router when the Internet is down, especially if your knowledge of fixing the router extends to switching it off and on, and hoping for the best.

6. There will be even more WhatsApp spam from relatives, high school friends, long-lost lovers, MLM agents, and the list goes on...

Image via tumblr.com

Be prepared for an avalanche of invites to "business sharing sessions" from acquaintances you haven't properly met in almost a decade.  Also, standby to receive an endless stream of random chain texts from your well-meaning aunties.

7. Video calls will be the favourite catching-up option

Image via reddit.com

Video calls are like a phone call and a mamak session combined! You get to see the full range of emotions from your best friend as she recounts her Tinder date, all while snuggled comfortably in your fading sweatpants.

8. You can't FFK your buddies anymore

Image via picgifs.com

No more excuses for being flaky! That template response, "Oh, is that today? Didn't see your text earlier, my data was switched off," will no longer fly.

9. Your kids won't believe you when you say you can't re-load that YouTube video

Image via quickmeme.com

Before you even say "buffering", you already know they're too slick to believe it. Youtube is their playground, don't even try.

10. Your GPS and map apps won't leave you stranded at unfamiliar, dodgy places

Image via forums.crackberry.com

It will be the end of those pesky "No Network Connection" pop-ups! Unleash the powers of your limitless data and traverse the most random of KL streets with peace of mind.


"Not Worth It" – S'porean Tourist Laments Lack Of Rides Available At Genting Theme Park

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Telegram for the latest stories and breaking news.Editor's Note: The story has been updated with a statement from Resorts World Genting.

There was much anticipation when Resorts World Genting revealed that it was opening its outdoor theme park, Genting SkyWorlds, in 2021

The USD800 million (RM3.2 billion) outdoor theme park was said to have 26 rides and attractions on its grounds, as well as intellectual properties (IP) features like Ice Age, Night at the Museum, and Planet of the Apes, among others.On top of that, back in 2018, Genting also announced the revival of their previous indoor theme park, First World Indoor Theme Park, to Skytropolis Funland. The indoor theme park promised 24 rides and attractions for visitors to enjoy in Genting Highlands SkyAvenue mall.

Image via @greg_pearn (Instagram)

Image via Places and Foods

Naturally, many tourists flocked to the amusement parks once they were opened for business.
However, one tourist was rather disappointed with her experience when she visited the theme park on Sunday, 2 October

TikTok user @iffart__ documented her time at Genting SkyWorlds theme park and was disappointed to report that she was unable to go on most of the rides.Having gone with her husband, Iffah stated that most of the attractions were closed or faulty and said that she didn't think it was worth the price of the ticket.She was initially eager to visit attractions such as Independence Day: Defiance and Invasion of the Planet of the Apes. However, both rides appeared to be closed, much to her frustration. To make things worse, staff closed down a ride called Rivet Town Roller while the couple were in line for it.In the end, Iffah revealed she only managed to ride Ice Age: Expedition Thin Ice, Sid's Rock 'N' Slide, and Night at the Museum: Midnight Mayhem.

Image via @iffart__ (TikTok)

In a longer video, Iffah revealed that she decided to visit the indoor theme park as well, as it had started to rain

However, she continued to be less than impressed when Skytropolis Funlands had the same issues. Again, to Iffah's exasperation, while most of the children's rides were in operation, the adult attractions were again closed.In the end, she only managed to enjoy one attraction, which was the Music Express ride, but she said that at least she had a lot of fun on it.After having her fill, Iffah gave a longer and more detailed verdict on her experience saying that the experience was 'okay' but reiterated that it was not worth the price. She ended her video by telling her audience that it was at their own discretion to visit the theme park.However, speaking with SAYS, Iffah said that she still loves Genting Highlands and will be back to give the theme parks another chance.

Image via @iffart__ (TikTok)

Several voiced their own experiences with the Genting theme parks in the comments section

Many had the same experience as Iffah and expressed how disappointed they were to find out that many rides were not in operation.

Image via TikTok

Image via TikTok

Image via TikTok

Other netizens informed Iffah that Genting SkyWorlds is still in its soft launch phase, explaining why so many rides are not operational

Some said that the rides are still being tested, so patrons will just have to wait until the park fully opens to enjoy them.

Image via googleapis.com

Image via TikTok

Iffah later clarified in the comments section that she understood what netizens were saying when they said the park was in its soft launch phase and advised others to visit the park next year when it's fully opened.

Image via TikTok

Resorts World Genting has issued a statement regarding the status of the rides at its theme parks

Speaking with SAYS, Resorts World Genting clarified that there were 15 rides available to visitors at the SkyWorlds and 11 rides operating in Skytropolis during Iffa's visit. However, it is stated on the Resorts World Genting website that certain attractions are 'Coming Soon' and have yet to be opened to the public, including rides such as Invasion of the Planet of the Apes and Mad Ramp Peak. Certain rides have also been listed as being under maintenance during the time when Iffa was visiting.

Image via Genting SkyWorlds

The company also stated that some rides in the outdoor theme park would not be available to visitors when the weather is less than accommodating to prioritise the safety of visitors. However, Resorts World Genting offers a 'Rainy Day Guarantee' where visitors are entitled to a free return day ticket to be used within 12 months if their visit is interrupted by unfavourable weather.

Image via Genting SkyWorlds

You can watch the full video below:

  @iffart__ Expectations vs reality of Genting Highland theme parks! Hahaha worth the money? Nope! :)  original sound - Matthew Rincon

If you would like to visit Genting Highland's SkyWorlds and Skytropolis theme parks, check out what attractions they have below:

                [PHOTOS] Here's A Sneak Peek Into Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park

The theme park's head recently shared a preview of what to expect.

Read the full story

                Genting Has A New Indoor Theme Park That Looks So Much More Canggih Than The Previous One

It will have 24 new rides and attractions :D

Read the full story

Here are more theme parks and attractions in Malaysia you can check out:

                Roller Glider, Obstacle Course & More: Check Out This Epic Indoor Theme Park In Malaysia

Calling all thrill-seekers!

Read the full story

                Sekinchan's 1st Water Park Opens And It's Only RM20 To RM25 Per Entry

Another reason to visit Sekinchan.

Read the full story

                [PHOTOS] A Challenge Park Has Opened In Paradigm Mall PJ And It's Epic

YES YES YES.

Read the full story

                Kill Zombies Or Fight Robots At This Virtual Reality Theme Park In Cheras For Just RM98

Well, you aren't actually killing zombies, but it'll feel like you are!

Read the full story

                This Water Park In Penang Will Be Opening The World's Longest Water Slide In October

The slide will last for over four minutes.

Read the full story


Malaysians In Awe Of Mat Sabu For Showing More Character Than The Man Who Mocked Him

Recently, Najib Razak resorted to name-calling the man holding the Defence Portfolio he once held, using words such as "cartoon" and "joker"  to describe and humiliate Mat Sabu. Najib also claimed that Mat Sabu is unqualified to be the Defence Minister of Malaysia.

"Our defence minister is a cartoon. He wears the beret like a cartoon. He gets into the warship and talks about fish curry. You are the defence minister. Talk about the country’s defence policies, not about fish curry. This is not defence minister material. This is a joker," the former prime minister was quoted as saying in a report by FMT.Najib, who was the Defence Minister twice for 14 years, added that he "cannot guarantee it if Mat Sabu is facing the US defence secretary, because he will be talking about fish. The defence secretary will be in a daze. He would ask, ‘What standards do we have in Malaysia?’ Strange, this type of person can become a minister."

And on Friday, Mat Sabu decided to embrace Najib's contempt for him using his trademark wit and sarcasm. The Defence Minister joked that he indeed taught cooking to foreign dignitaries he met.

"I met with the US Defence Secretary. I discussed with him how to cook sambal belacan," Mat Sabu said sarcastically, joking further to say that he even taught Australia's defence minister how to make asam pedas last month.Not stopping at that, Mat Sabu then claimed that he discussed fish head curry with Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop this week in Parliament, reported Malay Mail.

Mat Sabu then decided to turn the table on Najib

"Woi, Najib!! Why are you so stupid?"Whether I only know how to cook or whether I'm not good at governing, what's important is I will never steal peoples' money," he added to cheers from the public.

Image via Mukhriz Hazim/Malay Mail

After Mat Sabu's humorous reply to Najib, many Malaysians expressed their love and support for the Defence Minister online:

Way  to go Mat Sabu... You  are  definitely proffessional in handling ministry as compared to Najib— Ratnes (@Ratnescc) August 4, 2018

I support Mat Sabu anytime.  One’s dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered.He didn't.  He's more a man than the one who mocked him. https://t.co/P21HJe1rE4— Siti Kasim (@sitikasim) August 3, 2018

Whether I only know how to cook or whether I’m not good at governing, what’s important is I will never steal peoples’ moneyEspecially for you @NajibRazak Extra cili padi  !!!https://t.co/2TswYtw8I7— Datuk Seri Bijan Kazar® (@Duurianne) August 3, 2018

What do you think about Mat Sabu's response to Najib?


[VIDEO] Terima Komen Jual Beg Harga 'Yahudi', Pemuda Ini Tunjukkan Hasil Disebalik Lukisan

Follow kami di Telegram, jadi antara yang terawal untuk dapatkan berita dan artikel-artikel menarik di SAYS Seismik.

Semua orang mempunyai hobi masing-masing dalam melakukan perkara yang mereka minat

Tidak kiralah dalam apa bidang sekali pun. Kadang kala ada sanggup menghabiskan ribuan ringgit demi melakukan perkara yang mereka minat.Sama seperti video di Twitter ini apabila seorang pemuda yang menjual beg hasil dari lukisannya sehingga mendapat kecaman daripada netizen telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

HARGA YAHUDI DIA CAKAPPP???.Haihh kang ada aku bagi kari nunchaku kang. pic.twitter.com/oazasysk81— amamijan (@amamijan) August 20, 2021

Tunjuk disebalik penghasilan lukisannya, jelaskan mengapa ia mahal

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang pemuda yang dikenali sebagai Amamijan telah menerima satu komen daripada netizen yang memberitahunya harga beg yang dijual sangat mahal dan melabelkannya seperti 'harga yahudi'.Difahamkan pemuda itu sangat minat dalam menghasilkan pelbagai jenis lukisan sehinggakan dia menerima banyak tempahan untuk membuat custom made.Baru-baru ini dia telah membuat satu live di TikTok dan mendapat komen mengapa dia menjual beg yang dilukisnya begitu mahal sekali. Dia kemudian menjelaskan berapa lama masa yang perlu diambil untuk menghasilkannya dan perlu mempunyai kreativiti dalam melakukannya.Dia menunjukkan antara peralatan seperti berus dan cat berkualiti yang perlu ada untuk melukisnya. Malah, dia juga menggunakan kuantiti cat yang banyak untuk melukis pada beg itu.Lihat postingnya itu di bawah:

Ni haaa yg dah siap heee.Saiz A3, 3 hari nak siapkan. full arcylic painting.Texture dia timbul2 and kasar ( tu yg mahal tu ) Kalau gosok kat pipi bukan jerawat kome je hilang, sekali kulit kome pun boleh hilang. pic.twitter.com/NVJnAwSGz3— amamijan (@amamijan) August 20, 2021

"Benci doh jenis manusia yang pandang art/creative ni benda murah" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati ramai yang menyokong pemuda itu dan turut menjelaskan bahan-bahan yang digunakan untuk melukisnya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 194.4K views, 3,342 retweets dan 5,944 likes di Twitter.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di Twitter:

Harga acrylic pun bukn murah ye. Satu tu boleh jatuh lebih dri rm10..klau dah beli lebih dri 10 wrna.. Tak ke Appreciate art — laika  (@nzulxikx) August 20, 2021

Benci do jenis manusia yg pandang art/creative ni benda murah. Pastu ada mindset yg anggap asal masuk kelas seni je masa sekolah dulu bodo. Yg science stream je pandai. Pastu ada lagi nak mintak design kan logo upah rm10-50. Pape pun, hujung vid baru aku tahu tu beard tu fake. — seketul aziq  (@Norxziq) August 20, 2021

Worth every penny— EmesZack (@emes_zack) August 20, 2021

Mantap ama. Memang barang macamni bukan keperluan, kehendak kena la bayar up sikit— Iman Azlan (@ImanAzlan11) August 20, 2021

Cat, brush and most importantly skills and experience! Aku sampai skrng tak paham kenapa ada org yang cakap mahal— Shafiq Sunarwan (@Bro_Shef) August 20, 2021

Nak murah beli yang printed bukan painting haduii — Mail  (@MailG_97) August 20, 2021

Material dengan masa satu hal. Diorang tk tau berapa ratus jam training utk dapatkan skill dengan pengalaman.— faris Acoustic (@farishabbo5) August 20, 2021

Orang kita memang undervalue art and creativity. Sedih tengok negara lain appreciate gila gila art. While di negara kita sendiri, kelas pendidikan seni time sekolah dulu pun dipandang remeh temeh je.— THIRD CHANCE | TUDUNG BAWAL & SHAWL  (@thirdchanceshop) August 21, 2021

Brush makeup yang high quality pun paling2 RM20+ sebatang.— Atirah (@tr_tii) August 20, 2021

Seni tu memang mahal guys kalau tak nak tempah cubalah korang lukis and buat sendiri okay? ;)

LIKE Facebook dan follow Twitter SAYS SEISMIK dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!

Image via SAYS Seismik


Now You Can Be 'Sad' Instead Of Giving A 'Like' When Your Friend Loses His Cat

That's right, you could use a sad reaction to show support for your friend! The social media giant has rolled out Reactions - an extension of the Like button.

Image via Facebook

CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg announced the release yesterday with short write-up detailing the platform needed a more nuanced way for users to interact with posts, for the obvious reason that not every post is likable.

Essentially, the Reactions are very similar to the Likes. Hold down the Like button on the app (or hover over it with your mouse if you're on browser) to view the all the Reactions.

Image via Giphy

The Reactions are only available to use on posts, pictures and videos at the moment, not on individual comments.

Aside from letting us easily and quickly express how we feel on the News Feed, the roll out is also a bid to increase user engagement

Image via Wired

Facebook's rollout of Reactions is a bid by the company to increase user engagement on News Feed as the social platform gains more and more mobile users. It has been reported in November that Facebook users are posting less on the social network, but are more likely to Like posts.

        npr.org

However, it wasn't a change that Facebook took lightly. The reactions took years of research and development.

Image via guim.co.uk

Facebook started its research more than a year ago by studying the ways people were already expressing themselves on the social network through stickers and emoticons. Facebook also carried out focus groups and surveys to see how people would react to different emojis. Facebook also worked with professors specializing in non-verbal communication at the University of California, Berkeley to help make the emojis human and relatable.

        forbes.com

Facebook Product Manager Sammi Krug also said that changes would be made to the reactions, not ruling out adding new Reactions or putting them in more places on Facebook in the future

She said the company will continue to gather feedback on the feature and could tweak it down the line. While the company doesn’t have plans right now to expand Reactions to other Facebook-owned apps like Instagram and WhatsApp, the feature could carry over to other apps in the future.

        forbes.com

NOTE: The update is rolling out in stages across the world. So, you might not be able to see it yet on the browser or app.

Did you know there's a video profile feature on Facebook too?

                Facebook Is About To Change Your Profile Picture Completely With This New Feature

The social network is about to get more lively and animated than ever before.

Read the full story


[VIRAL] Kicked In The Head By A Train While Taking A Selfie

Jared Michael Was Trying To Take A Video Selfie In Front Of An Oncoming Train When...

Teenager Jared Michael attempts to take a video selfie in front of an oncoming train.
Image via YouTube/SAYS

...The Conductor Shouted At Him And Kicked Him In The Head

Teenager Jared Michael gets kicked in the head by a train conductor.
Image via BI Malaysia

"Wow, That Guy Kicked Me In The Head. I Think I Got That On Film!" He Said While Reeling From The Blow

Teenager Jared Michael gets kicked in the head by a train conductor.
Image via @socarolinesays

NY Daily News Says The Location Could Be "An ABC Studios Lot And The Conductor Might Actually Be Jimmy Kimmel"

"In the era of Internet hoaxes, the location could be an ABC Studios lot and the conductor might actually be Jimmy Kimmel. But it looks like we'll just have to wait and see if the comedian makes a big reveal on his late night show." - NY Daily News

        nydailynews.com

Train Photographer Jose Rendon, On The Other Hand, Thinks Otherwise, "The Only Country I Could Think Of That Has This Type Of Paint Scheme Is The Peru Rail"

Rendon also noted that the conductor's uniform matches the one seen in the video.

        nydailynews.com

Watch Jared Michael Get Kicked In The Head, FULL VIDEO:

×


The US Secretly Made Its Own 'Twitter' To Incite Unrest Among The Cubans

The U.S. government created its own version of Twitter based on SMS messaging to help undermine the Cuban government and create unrest, the AP reports

Joe McSpedon, a official of the U.S. Agency for International Development, leaves his house on Monday, March 31, 2014, in Washington. McSpedon worked on a USAID project that funded and helped create a "Cuban Twitter," a communications network designed to undermine the communist government in Cuba, built with secret shell companies and financed through foreign banks
Image via ap.org

In July 2010, Joe McSpedon, a U.S. government official, flew to Barcelona to put the final touches on a secret plan to build a social media project aimed at undermining Cuba's communist government. McSpedon and his team of high-tech contractors had come in from Costa Rica and Nicaragua, Washington and Denver. Their mission: to launch a messaging network that could reach hundreds of thousands of Cubans.

        ap.org

To hide the network from the Cuban government, they would set up a byzantine system of front companies using a Cayman Islands bank account, and recruit executives who would not be told of the company's ties to the U.S. government. McSpedon didn't work for the CIA. This was a program paid for and run by the U.S. Agency for International Development, best known for overseeing billions of dollars in U.S. humanitarian aid.

        washingtonpost.com

Named 'ZunZuneo', it was designed to be a 'Cuban Twitter' that will work without the web and build an audience using safe content initially and later the plan was to introduce contents that were critical in nature

ZunZuneo, the so-called "Cuban Twitter"
Image via blogspot.com

Documents show the U.S. government planned to build a subscriber base through "non-controversial content": news messages on soccer, music and hurricane updates.

        ap.org

Graffiti of Che Guevara plastered against the Cuban flag
Image via ft.com

Later when the network reached a critical mass of subscribers, perhaps hundreds of thousands, operators would introduce political content aimed at inspiring Cubans to organize "smart mobs" — mass gatherings called at a moment's notice that might trigger a Cuban Spring, or, as one USAID document put it, "renegotiate the balance of power between the state and society."

        washingtonpost.com

ZunZuneo had around 40,000 Cubans on its network at its peak popularity, and at no time did the network make anyone aware that it was involved with the U.S. government or its contractors

In this March 11, 2014 photo, a woman uses her cellphone as she sits on the Malecon in Havana, Cuba. The U.S. Agency for International Development masterminded the creation of a "Cuban Twitter," a communications network designed to undermine the communist government in Cuba, built with secret shell companies and financed through foreign banks
Image via ap.org

At its peak, the project drew in more than 40,000 Cubans to share news and exchange opinions. But its subscribers were never aware it was created by the U.S. government, or that American contractors were gathering their private data in the hope that it might be used for political purposes.

        ap.org

"There will be absolutely no mention of United States government involvement," according to a 2010 memo from Mobile Accord, one of the project's contractors. "This is absolutely crucial for the long-term success of the service and to ensure the success of the Mission."

        bellinghamherald.com

The program's legality is unclear: U.S. law requires that any covert action by a federal agency must have a presidential authorization and that Congress should be notified

Graphic shows chronology of events surrounding ZunZuneo message service, map of distribution of ZunZuneo resources and flow chart of text messages
Image via ap.org

The Obama administration on Thursday said the program was not covert and that it served an important purpose by helping information flow more freely to Cubans. Parts of the program "were done discreetly," Rajiv Shah, USAID's top official, said on MSNBC, in order to protect the people involved.

        bbc.com

The administration also initially said Thursday that it had disclosed the program to Congress — White House spokesman Jay Carney said it had been "debated in Congress" — but hours later shifted that to say it had offered to discuss funding for the program with several congressional committees. "We also offered to brief our appropriators and our authorizers," State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf said.

        ap.org

Two senior Democratic lawmakers said they knew nothing about the effort, and the Republican chairman of a House oversight subcommittee said his panel plans to look into the initiative next week. "If you're going to do a covert operation like this for a regime change, assuming it ever makes any sense, it's not something that should be done through USAID," said Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chairman of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that oversees USAID's budget.

        washingtonpost.com

The government agency responsible for creating the “Cuban Twitter” was actually the U.S. Agency for International Development, and it isn’t denying its involvement, or the efforts to keep its involvement secret

U.S. agency behind the 'Cuban Twitter
Image via saultstar.com

The USAID is designed to “help people exercise their fundamental rights and freedoms, and give them access to tools to improve their lives and connect with the outside world,” a spokesman for the agency told the AP, and claims that hiding its involvement was just designed to protect the citizenry involved.

        techcrunch.com

Eventually, the program grew beyond what the government contractors felt they could control, and they realized they needed to exit their involvement to in order to conceal their role

At one point, the USAID even went to Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey to seek funding for ZunZuneo, which was part of a plan for it to go independent and become a legitimate business, with the proviso that new management keep its original ambitions for inspiring political change.

        ap.org

After those plans failed, ZunZuneo was shuttered around mid-2012, which the USAID says was the result of the program simply running out of money

In this March 3, 2014, photo, a woman uses her cellphone in Camajuani, Cuba
Image via ap.org

Toward the middle of 2012, Cuban users began to complain that the service worked only sporadically. Then not at all. ZunZuneo vanished as mysteriously as it appeared. By June 2012, users who had access to Facebook and Twitter were wondering what had happened.

        techcrunch.com

Users were apparently mystified and disappointed when it went dark, given how popular it had become.

        bbc.com


Racun PlayStation 5 Kembali Lagi, Akhirnya Bakal Dilancarkan Di Malaysia 11 Disember Ini

Penantian para peminat PlayStation 5 kini akhirnya telah tamat, hari ini Sony Malaysia mengesahkan konsol PlayStation 5 bakal dilancarkan di Malaysia pada 11 Disember 2020

Menerusi status yang dimuat naik di Facebook, pihak Sony Malaysia turut mengumumkan harga rasmi bagi konsol ini dimana PlayStation 5 edisi digital bakal dijual dengan harga RM1,869 manakala versi Ultra HD Blu-ray bakal hadir dengan harga RM2,299.

Image via PlayStation Asia

Dalam pada itu, pihak Sony Malaysia turut mengumumkan harga bagi aksesori PlayStation terdiri daripada DualSense yang bakal hadir dengan tanda harga RM349. Fon kepala Pulse 3D dengan harga RM469 dan Dual Sense Charger pada harga RM149.

Image via PlayStation 5

Tempahan awal PlayStation 5 boleh dibuat bermula esok, 12 November 2020 di beberapa Sony Store dan penjual terpilih

Image via PlayStation 5

Selain itu, antara permainan atau game seperti Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, dan Demon's Souls turut akan dijual pada harga bermula  RM209 hingga RM299 setiap satu.Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai tempahan awal PlayStation 5 dan senarai Sony Store dan penjual terpilih, anda boleh sahaja klik di sini.

Image via Sony Malaysia

LIKE Facebook dan follow Twitter SAYS SEISMIK dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!

Image via SAYS Seismik


We Went To Malaysia's First Drive-In Cinema. Here's What It's Like

Malaysia's first drive-in cinema is finally here and we never knew watching a movie from the comfort of our own vehicle could be so enjoyable!

Last Friday, 17 July, Casuarina Meru invited us to the official launch of their drive-in cinema, Casuarina Sini-Drive, located at Bandar Meru Raya in Ipoh, Perak.According to Casuarina Meru, they are the first drive-in cinema that comes fully equipped with a website and online ticketing system. The new entertainment in town is the brainchild of Perak Chief MInister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu, which is also in line with Tourism Perak's #TravelPerakLah campaign.

Image via Instagram @shaaaaaaa_11 (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Instagram @shaaaaaaa_11 (Provided to SAYS)

Our colleague at SAYS, Sharul Syafie, arrived at the venue at 7pm and the movie shown was Jurassic Park

Talking about action in a vehicle, Casuarina Meru really picked the right movie for their maiden screening.

Image via Gfycat

Sharul said moviegoers have to tune their vehicle's radio to an indicated frequency in order to receive the movie's audio. However, large speakers are stationed beside the screen as well. As for the screen size, Sharul said, "It would be better if it is slightly bigger or position it a bit higher so that when people walk out of their cars, they will not be blocking the screen."He was with his parents that night and related that the weather was great."I just left my window slightly opened to get some ventilation. If the weather is hot, you might need to turn your air conditioning," Sharul shared.

Image via Instagram @shaaaaaaa_11 (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Instagram @shaaaaaaa_11 (Provided to SAYS)

The coolest part of the experience is you can order drinks and snacks without even leaving your vehicle

Sharul said moviegoers will just need to put on their hazard lights and the employees will come to their vehicle to take their orders."So it's really new norm-friendly," he said.According to Casuarina Sini-Drive's website, tickets are priced at RM36, RM40, and RM42 and it comes with a food package.

Image via Casuarina Sini-Drive

Movies that are currently screening include Gulliver's Travels, Ouija: Origin Of Evil, Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl, and more.Each screening can hold a total of 70 vehicles.Here is Casuarina Sini-Drive's full address:Hotel [email protected],No 1-C, Jalan Meru Casuarina, Bandar Meru Raya, 30020 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan.For more information, visit their website here.

While you are in Ipoh, check out this bookstore that used to be a bank:

                This Old Historical Bank In Ipoh Has Been Given New Life As A Cosy Bookstore

Visitors can shop for books among bank vaults and safety deposits.

Read the full story


Bapa Ambil Gambar Anak Depan Lamborghini, Tapi Reaksi Pemilik Kereta Ini Pula Raih Pujian

Follow kami di Telegram, Instagram dan TikTok SAYS Seismik, jadi antara yang terawal untuk dapatkan berita serta artikel-artikel menarik.

Pasti semua orang di sini mempunyai kereta idaman masing-masing bukan?

Tidak kira jenama dalam atau luar negara. Semuanya perlukan usaha dan duit untuk mendapatkannya. Tentu sekali ada yang sudah berniat akan memilikinya suatu hari nanti.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video memaparkan reaksi seorang pemilik kereta terhadap seorang bapa dan anaknya telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

Ambil gambar anak depan Lamborghini sekali pemilik kereta datang

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang bapa semasa itu sedang mengambil gambar anaknya di depan sebuah kereta Lamborghini.Namun, pemiliknya tiba-tiba muncul sambil melihat mereka berdua. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah pemilik kereta itu siap memanggil kembali budak lelaki tersebut untuk memasuki keretanya.Reaksinya itu ternyata mendapat pujian ramai kerana tidak sombong dan baik melayan keluarga itu.

Image via @lambobossvincentpoh_cdj (TikTok)

"Thank you our lambo boss! Humble and kind" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memuji sikap pemilik kereta tersebut.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 7.5M views, 730K likes dan 16.4K comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

Image via @lambobossvincentpoh_cdj (TikTok)

Image via @lambobossvincentpoh_cdj (TikTok)

Image via @lambobossvincentpoh_cdj (TikTok)

Image via @lambobossvincentpoh_cdj (TikTok)

Image via @lambobossvincentpoh_cdj (TikTok)

Image via @lambobossvincentpoh_cdj (TikTok)

Image via @lambobossvincentpoh_cdj (TikTok)

Image via @lambobossvincentpoh_cdj (TikTok)

Sempoi je dia layan, tak sombong pun. Terbaik :)

Like Facebook, follow Twitter dan Instagram SAYS Seismik serta temui segala cerita 'mesti kongsi' sekarang!

Image via SAYS Seismik


By Tamara Jayne


[VIDEO] 2 Boys Were Flung Out Their Car Window After Being Hit In The Back By Another Car

Two boys were flung out of their car after being hit in the rear by another car on the North-South Expressway last Friday, 15 November

According to Free Malaysia Today, the accident occurred at 12.30pm near Nibong Tebal, Penang.The boys, aged 11 and 13, were in a Proton Saga with their mother and 21-year-old sister.The whole accident was captured on video by the dashcam of another vehicle.

The 35-second footage shows a red Proton Waja speeding on the fast lane before appearing to lose control

It was then seen slamming into the rear of a black Proton Saga that was in the middle lane.Both cars careened off the expressway, coming to a halt after crashing into the guardrail.

Image via We Are Malaysians/Facebook

The boys can be seen flying out of the car due to the impact, before landing on the road

Image via We Are Malaysians/Facebook

Fortunately, it seems they were not seriously injured as they almost immediately stood up.Their mother and sister is then seen rushing out of their car to hug them.

Image via We Are Malaysians/Facebook

Police have confirmed that none of the family members were hurt although they were reportedly shocked after the incident

South Seberang Perai police chief Abdul Shafee Abdul Ahmad said the boys had been seated at the back of the car, while their sister was in the front passenger seat.

Image via Free Malaysia Today

The driver of the red Waja is a 34-year-old woman from China, currently living in Seberang Perai

She suffered injuries to her neck and leg. Her twin sons, aged six, were in the car with her but were not hurt by the accident.Shafee said an immediate summons had been issued to the Waja driver, who is being investigated for reckless driving under the Road Transport Act 1987.

Watch the full video here:


Klang Man Locks Wife Inside Their House With No Phone Because She Didn't Make Breakfast

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for our latest stories and breaking news

A man in Klang recently locked his wife inside their apartment out of anger because she did not prepare breakfast

South Klang district police chief ACP Shamsul Amar Ramli told Sinar Harian that the incident took place on Monday, 14 June.Around 7.15am, the suspect pushed the 27-year-old victim's head and body until she fell to the ground at their home in Bandar Bukit Tinggi.

South Klang District Police Chief ACP Shamsul Amar Ramli.
Image via Intan Nur Elliana Zakaria/Berita Harian

After that, the man locked his wife inside the house without a phone so she would not be able to contact anyone

"However, the victim managed to ask a neighbour to contact the police," Shamsul Amar added.A team of police officers were then dispatched to the location and they set the housewife free.After the ordeal, they took her to the police station to lodge a report.

Authorities managed to apprehend the suspect at the same location later that day and he admitted to being involved in the case

It is learnt that the suspect has a previous criminal record."Further investigations will be carried out after a remand application at the Klang Courthouse," Shamsul Amar explained.The case is currently being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code and Section 18A of the Domestic Violence Act 1994.

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
If you or anyone you know may be at risk of domestic violence, please call these Malaysian hotlines:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Weekdays (9.30am - 4.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Weekdays (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698 Email: [email protected] Website | Facebook | Twitter4. TALIAN KASIH24-hourContact: 15999WhatsApp: +6019-2615999Email: [email protected]kpwkm.gov.myWebsite | Facebook 5. TELENISA LEGAL AID CLINICWeekdays (8am - 10pm)Contact: +6012-8123424WhatsApp: +6012-8123424Email: [email protected] Facebook | Twitter 6. BUDDY BEAR CHILDLINEDaily (12pm - 12am)Contact: 1800-18-2327Email: [email protected]Facebook | Instagram


Man Who Shoved A 20cm-Long Sex Toy Up His Anus Says He Did It For Fun

A man in his 20s admitted himself into a hospital in Zhejiang province, China, after he shoved a nearly 20cm-long sex toy up his anus on 1 January

Image via Hangzhou News

Hangzhou News reported that he went to the hospital following discomfort in his stomach and anus.The man, who said he did it for fun, reportedly spent over half a day trying to pull the sex toy out of him, but to no avail.

Upon inspection, doctors found that the toy was stuck in the man's intestines

It took two doctors to pull the toy out of the man's anus. To their horror, the toy was made of glass, and its diameter was about 5cm.

Click to Reveal
Hide

Image via Hangzhou News

The man was discharged a day after the incident

He spent the night at the hospital for observation of his intestines, and doctors made sure he had no stomach upset, fever, or constipation.Following his discharge, the man thanked his doctors and said, "I will never do stupid things like this ever again."


6 Places To Ice Skate In Klang Valley When You're Sick Of The Heat

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for our latest stories and breaking news.

1. Blue Ice Skating Rink, 163 Retail Park

Image via Blue Ice Skating Rink

Measuring a dainty 12m x 24m, the Blue Ice Skating Rink in Mont Kiara is the perfect place to scratch your itch for the ice.Only just opened in April of this year, this 'shopping mall rink' is adequately proficient. With affordable entrance fees and skate rentals, this skating outpost also sports a full-fledged academy for figure skating, and offers short track speed skating classes.

Image via 163 Retail Park (Facebook)

Address: 3F-03, 163 Retail Park, 8, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala LumpurFacebook | Instagram

2. Sunway Pyramid Ice

Image via Sunway Pyramid Hotel

The OG ice skating rink in the country, Sunway Pyramid Ice was opened alongside the mall way back in 1997.Its size of 22.5m x 39m makes it smaller than competition regulation, but it was where Malaysia's first Olympic figure skater Julian Yee first took to the ice as a five-year-old.Located in the heart of Bandar Sunway, the rink has overseen the development of some of Malaysia's most talented ice skaters over the years, but is perfectly accessible for casuals alike.Just remember to give way to the eager ones, as they might be training for the Winter Olympics!

Image via megatrend (Youtube)

Address: LG3, Sunway Pyramid, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Subang Jaya, SelangorFacebook | Instagram

3. Blue Ice Skating Rink, KL East Mall

Image via Blue Ice Skating Rink

The older brother to the Mont Kiara entrant on this list, Blue Ice Skating Rink in Taman Melati is located in its own annexe in one of the Klang Valley's newest malls.Spanning a decent 15m x 30m, the rink is fun for the whole family or if you and your date paiseh already don't know what to talk about after makan.Skate rentals are helpfully included in the price of admission, and true to Blue Ice form, they also conduct beginner ice skating classes.

Image via Hawa D./Foursquare

Address: G1-21, KL East Mall, 823, Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2 (MRR2), KL Timur, 53100, Kuala LumpurFacebook | Instagram

4. Icescape, iOi City Mall

Image via iOi City Mall

You know Putrajaya loves to do it big, and with Icescape at iOi City Mall, it doesn't disappoint the maxim.The first Olympic-sized (30m x 60m) ice skating rink in the country, it opened with the mega-mall's launch in late 2014 and sports a breathtaking glass view of lush greenery on the outside.Well worth the trip, the immaculate ice carpet is beginner-friendly, but can also play host to speed skaters and ice hockey enthusiasts.

Image via Ivy/Hiphippopo

Address: First Floor, iOi City Mall, Lebuh IRC, iOi Resort City, 62502, PutrajayaFind out more on Facebook.

5. The Royale Ice Skating Rink, Royale Chulan Damansara Hotel

Image via Tripadvisor

Perhaps the cosiest rink in Malaysia, The Royale Ice Skating Rink holds the distinction as the only one not located within a shopping mall.Located above a hotel lobby in suburban Mutiara Damansara, this spot offers guests and members of the public alike a unique skating experience.Despite its miniature dimensions, it can still more than accommodate dozens of skaters at a time. In fact, it is also one of the most affordable options around.

Image via Royale Chulan

Address: First Floor, Royale Chulan Damansara Hotel, 2, Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, 47810, Petaling Jaya, SelangorFacebook | InstagramNote: The Royale Ice Skating Rink is still temporarily closed owing to the pandemic.

6. Malaysia National Ice Skating Stadium (MYNISS)

Image via Aziah Azmee/New Straits Times

Who says a tropical country can't have a world-class ice rink?Located in Empire City – adjacent to Damansara Perdana, MYNISS was built in the lead up to Malaysia's hosting of the 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games and is built to Olympic specifications (1,800sqm).Boasting a seating capacity of 700 and standing room for a further 5,000, it comes complete with athlete lockers and showers as well as competition facilities.For us regular folk, you will be pleased to know that this spot also welcomes noobs like this SAYS writer, though I can presume the national athletes take priority.

Image via Fave

Address: Empire City, 8, Jalan Damansara, PJU8, 47820, Petaling Jaya, SelangorFacebook | InstagramNote: MYNISS is still temporarily closed owing to the pandemic.

If you prefer gliding on the pavement instead, here is another listicle for you:

                The Top 6 Skateparks To Visit In KL & Selangor If You Miss The Grind

Old favourites and some surprise additions!

Read the full story


Running Out Of Date Ideas? This Hotel Offers Private Dining Experience With Skyline View

Want to bring your date for a fancy dinner, but COVID-19 is stopping you?
DinnerDate — an experimental dining experience at Element by Westin Kuala Lumpur — could be your best bet.

Image via Moment Scientist (Provided to SAYS)

DinnerDate is a private dining experience, where you will be relishing a meal with your partner while overlooking the KL skyline

Image via SAYS

I don't know about you, but from October 2020 until now, I have only been out to meet friends three times! My family members have a history of cardiovascular complications. We can never be too careful.Hence, when Moment Scientist and Element by Westin invited us to try their new dining experience where we would be seated in a room dedicated to us — with no other customers around — I jumped at the opportunity and said yes.

The moment we arrived at the hotel, we were greeted by a receptionist who kindly asked us to follow the COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs)

We were even asked to fill up a travel and close contact declaration form. That was very reassuring.The receptionist then directed us to a bar near the lobby, where we enjoyed complimentary drinks while we waited for our room to be ready. Every day, each room will only serve two groups of customers, with the first session starting from 6pm to 7.30pm and the second session starting from 8pm to 9.30pm.There are three rooms for you to choose from, namely Colourful Dreams, a whimsical themed studio with hues of rainbow; Tropical Summer, a refreshing green foliage escape; and Mediterranean Memories, a trip to the coastal shores of Santorini.

Image via Moment Scientist (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Moment Scientist (Provided to SAYS)

We got Tropical Summer. And yes, we dressed for the theme.

Once we entered the room, we scanned our MySejahtera for the second time and sanitised our hands.We absolutely loved the setup! The wonderful thing about private dining is that it makes you appreciate the environment even more because no one is sharing the space with you. Everything feels more unique.There was plenty of greenery props 'planted' in the room. My date and I could walk around the room however we liked and not look like clowns because no one was watching us.It was also extra fun for us because we could speak freely without feeling afraid that someone across the table could hear us. This brings us to the next activity after we were done exploring the room and taking a peek at the skyline.

Image via SAYS

There was a deck of 'break the ice' cards. But instead of usual 'never have I ever' questions, the deck only had intimate and sexual questions.

"How often do you play with yourself and what do you think about or watch?" was the first question I asked my date.It was fun! We were glad we got to know about each other without being afraid that someone might eavesdrop from across the room.

Image via SAYS

Before we could have more fun, our appetiser arrived

I am a big fan of appetisers. My date was served 'Norwegian Smoked Salmon Pinwheels', while I was served a vegetarian version of the dish with the protein switched to fried brie cheese.Moment Scientist and Element by Westin prepared a vegetarian course meal for me on short notice, and the taste exceeded my expectation. They told me that they will be making greater improvements on the vegetarian/vegan menu for future customers, so you don't have to worry if you or your date are non-meat eaters.

Image via SAYS

My date loved the appetiser, which she said and I quote, "I wish there was more!" We are both appetiser fans. But we had to leave some space for the main course, which was 'Thyme Chicken Roulade' for her.Again, she loved it, saying that even though it was chicken breasts — which normally lack flavour — the chicken cooked with the sous vide method was able to encapsulate the flavours of various herbs.She said the creamy teriyaki sauce glazed on top of it was the cherry on the cake that gave a strong umami punch."The chicken breast was very tender, that's the most unforgettable bit to me," she related.

Image via SAYS

Image via SAYS

There are other options for the main course too, such as 'Sear Lemon Rosemary Red Mullet' and 'Barbeque-Braised Beef Brisket'.

Before we proceeded to our desserts, we had to go through a special session, called the 'Edible Cinema'

I personally found this activity extremely meaningful. We were told to sit on the bed and watch a 10- to 15-minute long video.We were given six syringes, each containing a different taste. For example, the red 'Beetroot Spicy' represented anger, the orange 'Honey Carrot' represented humour, the ivory 'Parsnip Lemon' represented sadness, so on and so forth.We were told to use one of the syringes to draw something on a plate every time a clip finished playing. The clips showed how a couple deals with their marriage. Sometimes they joke around at home, sometimes they show their ugly sides to each other, and most importantly, sometimes they show how much they care for each other.After we were done watching the video and painting down our emotions with the syringes, we had to exchange the plates to eat each other's feelings. I thought it was very meaningful.As you can see in the photo, I had too much red — anger — and my date had to swallow up the 'Beetroot Spicy'. It wasn't pleasant for her.

Image via SAYS

Before we got too emotional talking about our feelings, our 'Dark & White Chocolate Mousse' desserts were served. We were back to our bubbly conversation as we tried our best to finish the desserts after one hour of constant eating.

Image via SAYS

Ticket sales for DinnerDate open yesterday, 25 March, up til 30 June 2021

There are three price ranges: RM399 for the Golden Journey, RM599 for the Platinum Journey, and RM999 for the Diamond Journey.The Platinum Journey comes with a one-night stay, while the Diamond Journey comes with a one-night stay, cocktails or mocktails during dinner, and a breakfast buffet for two for the next day.

Image via Travel Weekly

Element by Westin is a four-star hotel, and is part of the Marriott hotel chain.Meanwhile, Moment Scientist is the company behind many famous past events, such as M-Junction Drive-In Cinema, Dinner In The Sky, Plane In The City, The Maze Challenge Asia, Le Petit Chef, and Whimsy.Visit DinnerDate's website for bookings and further enquiries.


Meet 'The Lion Of Malaya' - A Cop Who Silently Fought The Japanese Army During WW2

During the Japanese Occupation of Malaya in 1941, Gurchan Singh formed a secret network of nationwide agents to help carry out his anti-Japanese army campaign

Image via Nutmeg Books (Facebook)

In his book, Singa — The Lion of Malaya, Gurchan said that many people of Indian origin joined the Indian National Army (INA) to work with and fight beside the Japanese army following their invasion of Malaya, but he chose to not do so.The Malayan freedom fighter, who was born in May 1914, studied at Methodist Boys' School, Kuala Lumpur, according to SikhNet.He then joined the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) as a recruit constable after completing his Cambridge examination and became a detective constable five years later.This blog quoted New Straits Times saying that during Gurchan's service in the force, he was in charge of Japanese nationals who were interning in Malaya. Despite his outward friendliness towards the Japanese, Gurchan was strongly against the occupation.

Gurchan started his underground campaign against the Japanese army while living with his family, and working as a milkman and cowboy in Kuala Lumpur

New Straits Times reported that Gurchan was on the Kempeitai (Japanese military police) watch list when he moved to the city because he was a police inspector.So, in order to rally people against the Japanese army's propaganda, Gurchan and his two brothers, Gurcharan and Gurdial, secretly distributed leaflets signed as 'Singa' (Lion) to the people. These leaflets contained truthful information about the war and the occupation which were not available on Japanese news.Gurchan's organisation gradually grew, comprising of over 30 agents from all over Malaya, as reported by Free Malaysia Today.The leaflets were regularly dropped outside residences, and pasted on trees, walls, lamp posts, and noticeboards at night.Sometimes, Gurchan also organised cycle races to sneak the leaflets under the Kempeitai's noses, by hiding them inside the hollow bars of the bicycles.This silent campaign eventually led the Japanese army to set a bounty of $100,000 on the head of the resistance leader, whom they knew only as 'Singa'.

Eventually, Gurchan started to mastermind guerrilla operations when he realised that merely propaganda was not enough to cripple the Japanese army's activities

He sabotaged the railways with the help of his friend, John Sandasamy, who was a second-class engine driver with the railways.Together, they delayed many trains, putting several of them out of action. This messed up the Japanese army's transport system as the movement of their military machines relied heavily on the railway system.Gurchan and his brothers also cut telecommunication lines and even attacked Japanese soldiers with grenades. Their sabotage work was of considerable assistance to the Allied powers.

Gurchan Singh — The lion of Malaya.
Image via Sikhs in Malaysia: A Comprehensive History/Free Malaysia Today

The 'fearless lion of Malaya' also attended a Japanese press conference in Singapore under the guise of a newspaper man from Kuala Lumpur

He then referenced the conference's proceedings in subsequent leaflets. This prompted the Kempetei to step up their efforts to apprehend Gurchan as they believed that 'Singa' was the name of an organised gang based in the jungles of Malaya.The Japanese army were also convinced that this gang was in frequent contact with the Allies.At one point, several Singa agents were executed and tortured by the Japanese army after they were caught with leaflets, but all of them kept mum and protected Gurchan by not revealing that it was the former policeman who was heading the operation.

Unfortunately, Gurchan was betrayed by someone in the secret network, putting an end to his propaganda efforts

But his luck prevailed and he managed to escape when the Kempeitai came to arrest him at his home on Jalan Gallagher, Kuala Lumpur, on 4 March 1945.The Kempeitai invaded his house just before midnight, while he was asleep. Even so, Gurchan quickly realised what was happening and put up a fierce fight, knocking out three armed guards before escaping.He took off his turban, cut his hair, shaved off his beard, and joined the infamous Death Railway — that stretched from Siam to Burma — workforce under an assumed name.After the war ended, he returned to his family in Kuala Lumpur and resumed his career in the force. He was then promoted to Inspector and later to Superintendent of Police.Apart from that, the High Commissioner Edward Gent awarded Gurchan a certificate of commendation for his heroic acts.

Image via SikhChic

Gurchan led a very interesting and daring life. Here are some fun facts about the 'Lion of Malaya':

– He was the founder and honorary secretary of the Malayan Cyclists Federation, established in December 1953.– He kickstarted the formation of the Asian Cycling Federation in August 1962.– Gurchan was elected as president of the federation which has members from countries such as Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, Iran, Hong Kong, and Thailand.– According to New Straits Times, he was nearly bitten by a crocodile when he was less than six months old.– At seven, he almost drowned and three years later, he nearly stepped on a fallen live electrical cable. – In 1933, he survived after falling off a cliff while climbing Mount Everest.– He also ended up becoming the principal security officer or aide-de-camp (ADC) and bodyguard of Tunku Abdul Rahman.Sadly, the 'Lion of Malaya' died in an accident in Johor, while on official business for the Prime Minister in 1965.His wartime efforts were also documented in the book Heroes of Malaya, which was widely used in Malayan schools in the 1950s.

This article is part of our Hari Kebangsaan Heroes series. Read more on their contributions to our country here:

                Meet M'sia's 'Woman Of Steel': The 1st Female Cop To Head The Anti-Vice Branch In Penang

She was also the first non-Malay woman to become an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP).

Read the full story

                Hung By The British: The Activist Who Fought To Improve The Lives Of Labourers In Malaya

He was hung only two months of his incarceration for allegedly being in possession of an unlicensed firearm.

Read the full story

                From Escorting The Kennedys To Nabbing Felons In A Cheongsam, This Ex-Spy Has Done It All

Blossom Wong also worked in undercover operations to crack down prostitution centres in Kuala Lumpur.

Read the full story


[VIDEO] PDRM Officer Pranks Orang Asli Children With Arrest For Defying MCO

Growing up, some of us were afraid of the cops because our parents loved to use them to scare us into obedience

Phrases such as "you better eat your broccoli or else I am calling the cops to arrest you" are something we always hear in a household with little children.

Image via dailymotion via GIPHY

In that spirit, but executed by real cops, one Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officer used the same technique to give a group of Orang Asli children a lesson for defying the Movement Control Order (MCO)

In a two-minute long viral video, a group of Orang Asli children are stopped by policemen for walking together without practising social distancing. According to The Star, the incident took place at Kampung Minyak Beku in Batu Pahat, Johor at 2.30pm last Saturday, 11 April.The video shows the policemen reprimanding the children for defying the MCO, while educating them about the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

Image via Dzul SP/Facebook

In the adorable scene, the children are heard begging the police officers not to arrest them and allow them to go back home

One police officer, who takes up the roles of both 'good cop' and 'bad cop', asks the children if they are degil (stubborn) for being out as a group, and very quickly, a few of them admitted with a nod.The policeman then pretendedly says he will arrest all of them for breaking the law, triggering all of them to wail and beg for leniency."As you all know it is an offence to come out of your homes during the MCO. If you are all stubborn and do not listen, I will call for a police truck and take you to a police station where you will be held for a day," the officer, who is a member of the General Operations Force according to theSundaily, says in the video.

A child donned in a Team Malaysia jersey is seen putting up his hands in the air during the arrest scare.
Image via Dzul SP/Facebook

After giving the children a stern lesson, the police officer then adopts the 'good cop' persona and asks the children if they are facing any problem

The officer sees a basket filled with plastic bags and asks if the children are selling food for a living.One child says he was selling fried sweet potato for RM1 a packet. Thus, the officer offers to buy all the remaining packets and orders the children to place it on his motorcycle.The hilarious clip ends there, but it is learned that the children were let off under a strict condition that they do not loiter in the area again.

Image via Dzul SP/Facebook

Following the incident, Johor police chief commissioner Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said PDRM will practise caution when dealing with children as they do not want to traumatise them

Ayob said the police will never arrest children and there are situations where compromise and goodwill are required."We have to be sensitive and use discretion when it comes to very young children. They are naive and if they are arrested, it can leave a lasting trauma on them," the state police chief told theSundaily.

Image via Dzul SP/Facebook

At the time of writing, the video posted by Facebook user Dzul SP has gone viral with over 100,000 shares and 21,000 comments.Many netizens sang praises to the police officer for handling the matter with compassion without downplaying the seriousness of the MCO.You can watch the video here:

Remember to #JustStayAtHome. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

Starting today, 15 April, the police will arrest MCO violators and charge them in courts:

                PDRM Will Arrest MCO Violators Instead Of Issuing Fines Starting 15 April

Defence Minister Ismail Sabri said that people are not scared of the RM1000 fine.

Read the full story


Drivers In China Have Figured Out A "Creative" Way To Avoid Traffic Fines...

In a creative but totally crazy bid to evade traffic summons, some Chinese drivers are hiring people to cling onto the front of their vehicles to cover the license plate numbers

Image via South China Morning Post

Yeah, people are actually willing to do that for money. Let that sink in for a second.

Image via CCTV News

This practice is especially notorious in Lijiang county in Guangxi province, where the authorities have imposed a number-based traffic restriction in a particular stretch of road is used by many freight vehicles to ease traffic jams

Image via Live Leak

The restriction, adopted by authorities last year, limits the number of vehicles on the road at any point of time by allowing only certain vehicles to use the road at specific times of the day according to their license plates.

In milder cases, drivers have used sticker decals and toothpaste to obscure or change their license plate numbers. Local police, however, stressed that they will tighten a crackdown on drivers who do so.

Sticker decals that look
Image via Car News China

A police officer wiping off toothpaste from a Porche's license plate.
Image via AutoBlog