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星期日, 八月 05, 2007

Malaysian Studies

A Place Where We Live and Called Home – Malaysia

Intro

Malaysia got it’s very own independence in 1957, August 31st. Since then we’ve been celebrating it for over 49 years and this is the 50th year. Just after the independence of Malaysia, difficult decisions are already pave their way there waiting for us. Malaya was the first to decide which territories should be included in the new state by giving choices to the states. The term Malaya was ended in 1961 after a new term Malaysia was used after the late Tunku Abdul Rahman convinced Singapore, Sabah, and Sarawak to join Malaya in a federal union. Singapore was then opted out of the union to being a stand alone country, peacefully, in 1965. There’s more to dealt with, another problems prefaced that is determination of a national identity. Malaysia are a mix of people from many races and cultures, and trying to unite them all under a nation wasn’t either an easy job. Since Malays are the majority population in Malaysia, 2nd are Chinese and Indian 3rd. Under the constitution malays are governed thus giving them permanent spots in the government, Islam are the national religion, and national language are malay. The government which are controlled by the United Malay National Organization, passed the New Economic Policy, which attempted to increase economic opportunity for the malay by establishing various quotas in their favor and many requirement are set under the new policy. This unsurprisingly has raised voices in the people. A significant opposition party then is formed and in 1969, the opposition party has won significant seats, riots swept through Kuala Lumpur and the country was placed in a state of emergency for two years. It was a painful moment in the young nation’s history. As time fade, things have been changed too. Changed to better.

Today, our nation has grown much and the peoples are living under prosperity that has arguably made significant progress in race relations. Many attribute the country’s success to the dynamic leadership of our former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohammed, who led the country from 1981 through 2003.

Malaysia's flag is based on that of the United States, a country whose democratic ideals the young nation sought to emulate upon gaining independence from Great Britain in 1957. The 14 stripes represent Malaysia's states, while the square in the upper left contains the moon and sun of Islam.

Tourism of Malaysia and the Year of Tourism 2007

This year we are hosting the Year of Tourism 2007 and celebrating our 50th Independence Day.
So, what’s really going on in our home this year? What’s new? And what’s fun?

Our Precious 50th Independence Day
As Malaysia celebrating our 50th years of independence in 2007, the month of August will be filled with a myriad of parades, cultural performances, street shows and carnivals to commemorate the country's 50th Independence Day on 31st August.
It started on 31st August 1957 when history was made as the Union Jack was lowered and the Malaysian flag hoisted, with the first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj leading the people in the famous shouts of Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka! (Independence!) This historical moment for our own Independence Day are held in the memorial place of Merdeka Stadium.
For more than 30 years, independence celebrations have been marked by parades involving uniformed personnel, corporate players, school children, cultural dancers, athletes and Malaysians from all walks of life. However, in recent years, the event has grown into a much anticipated and exciting month-long celebration nationwide.
This forthcoming Golden Jubilee celebration marks a significant milestone in the history of the nation. Join the enthusiastic crowd at the Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur on the eve of Independence Day for the countdown to this momentous event. Another highlight of the year will be the Citrawarna or Colors and Flavors of Malaysia parade, an annual event showcasing the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the country. This will be the grandest celebration for this event yet.

Malaysia invites all visitors to share in the joy and excitement of this momentous occasion. Come and be mesmerized by a unique multicultural populace celebrating 50 years of nationhood in harmony and peaceful co-existence. You will truly be fascinated.

Man Made Attraction

Sunway Lagoon

This very Malaysian Theme Park, Sunway Lagoon are operating in Kuala Lumpur the center of Malaysia.

It has won the 2007 Asian Attractions Award
By beating Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and The Philippines, Malaysia's Sunway Lagoon won the 2007 ASIAN ATTRACTIONS AWARD under the 1.5mil visitor category. The results were announced recently at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Asian Expo at Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand.

In collaboration with our nation 50th Independence Day, 50000 Malaysian will have a chance to spend a day in Sunway Lagoon Theme Park and enjoy the fun in the whole park for free just for this special day 8th of September 2007, 9am until 6pm. Simply just start to collect 5 mastheads from any of the local news paper below:

Berita Harian/Berita Minggu,
New Straits Times/ New Sunday Times,
The Malay Mail/Weekend Mail &
Harian Metro/Metro Ahad

Next, present the 5 mastheads to Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall Information Counter, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park ticketing counters, Sunway Carnival Shopping Mall Information Counter, Penang and The Lost World of Tambun ticket counter in Ipoh to redeem 1 Free Ticket between 30 July - 4 Sept 2007. last, get prepared to go having fun in the park with the other 49999 Malaysian for this very day. What best are, if you collected more you will be entitled more ticket too, a person can redeem up to maximum of 6 tickets.
So start collecting mastheads from any of the local news paper named now!

Sunway Pyramid

There’s more to see at Sunway, other than theme park for family fun, Sunway Pyramid are a shopping heaven for those who love to shop till they drop. Discover a world of shopping and entertainment at this very place. With over 2.5 million square feet of retail and leisure offerings. Sunway Pyramid is truly one of the Klang Valleys landmark mega shopping developments.
Step out in style. Pick up the season’s latest creations, from casual to signature labels that would fit you with every occasion and drawn the true beauty out of you.

The shopping adventure never ends, and you could savor your taste buds with the bistros and restaurants in Sunway Pyramid for refreshment before you continue to fill up your collection into the cart. When comes to dining you will be spoilt by the choices that offer you great taste and sensations.

The entertainment hotspot featuring an Ice Rink, movie theatres, and an interactive zone and lots of other attractions for young and old that are waiting for you to explore, so what are you waiting for? Go and have fun after whole day work with your loves one.

Think that things never work without tech on hands? This is the right place for you all tech geeks. Keep up to date with the latest tech innovations. Get a first look at the coolest gadgets and gizmos to hit the stories. And get your own mobility here.

Genting Highlands

“City of Entertainment” this place got everything to offer to savor your every needs ranging from five star hotels to budget accommodation for your comfort and convenience. But before that you’d better keep your credit card ready for bookings because this tourist hot spot won’t keep room for you if you didn’t book for it for at least a week before you travel!

Dec 2006 Guinness World Records
First World Hotel - "The World's Largest" under the Feats of Engineering for Big Buildings

In terms of entertainment, this place offers great concerts in Arena of Stars, great shows and performances in Genting International Showroom, Genting International Convention Centre, Pavilion Hall, Karaoke, Cineplex and First World Plaza waiting for you to step in and explore for yourself.

If you wonder if there’s a place that would offer family gathering, friend gathering or simply to enjoy days with the one you love? There is. At Genting, there’s a theme park that provide you with endless enjoyment and excitement. There are rides for excitement and rides for touring the whole indoor and outdoor theme park. And if you ever imagining to be a superman when you’re a kid? Hmm, then you sure to not miss out the flying coaster.

Flying Coaster

Experience an Asian first: a hang-gliding roller coaster. Swoop, twist and zoom round turns and drops! With the Flying Coaster, you'll "fly" with a totally unobstructed view of Genting and its beautiful scenery.

The Flying Coaster is Genting's new ride, a unique hang-gliding roller coaster, designed by renowned coaster designer Werner Stengel and manufactured by Zamperla of Italy. It gives thrill-seekers the incredible sensation of zero gravity, together with the realistic effect of flying.

The ride lifts the flyer to a height of 20 meters and releases the flyer to a hang gliding flying experience over 391 meters of the track length, with a maximum speed of 25.7 mph.

The unique positioning of the passengers - four riders "fly" together, side by side - is a new way of experiencing drops, spirals and swooping turns from the "front seat." The flyer will experience a constant change of acceleration throughout from negative 1G to 3.6G on the vertical movements and 1G on a lateral movement.

Notice:
Minimum height requirement: 137cm
Pregnant women and persons with heart, neck or back conditions are not allowed to take this ride.

If you love the scenery and excitement together, you just can’t miss out this mixture of both. Space Shoot is a ride which brings you up to a point where the ride will stop for a five minute to give you a pleasure of viewing the scenery. And then drop you down back to the ground which is very adrenaline pumping.

Ride Facts
Type of Ride Intense, not for faint-hearted
Country of Origin USA
Manufactured By S & S Power Inc
Speed 67 km/hour
Maximum Capacity 12 persons
Height 185 feet

While come to dining, there’s a lot more to offer to savor your taste buds. Lots of variety of foods to choose from such as oriental, continental, buffet, local favorites, cafes / snacks and there’s also a great dinner time with night entertainment. Guess are welcomed to dining in with their love one in their place.
It’s a shoppers’ paradise up at the hill. Now you can enjoy shop-till-you-drop at the highest shopping arcade in Malaysia. A wonderful and amazing world of shopping, food and entertainment are open up for you all. Goods are range from accessories, apparel, arts and craft, gift and souvenirs, health promoting and more for you to see. There’s too fast food for you to fill up your tummy before you start another hunt.

The Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival this year returns with
Exciting events and activities, bargains, discounts and promotions for shopperholics.
The 2007 Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival (MMSC) is back with a BANG!
And the sale this year promises to be bigger, better and certainly much longer than ever before. Why? Because Malaysia celebrates her 50th year of Independence, the date of this incidentally falls during the carnival period. So naturally, we’re looking at a grand shopping fiesta lasting 11 whole weeks!

From 16th June till 2nd September 2007, shoppers can indulge in the great bargains, promotions, activities and contests that guarantee a shopping spread to satisfy even the most seasoned of shoppers. So put on your most comfortable pair of shoes and gear up for our grand shopping carnival - have yourself a marvelous time shopping with us! So what are you waiting for? Rush to your nearest shopping center and start to shop!!

Mid Valley Megamall
A ride to, a walk across, a generous experience awaits you when you arrive at Mid Valley Megamall. Located in the heart of an exciting valley, Kuala Lumpur’s most sensational shopping destination opens its doors to you where we promise the zest of today’s fashion, mouth-watering flavours of culinary galore, indulgence of pampering services alongside the convenience of everyday shopping.
That’s not enough, we want to be your treasured one-stop destination mall and we know everyone has some sort of preferred activity, surely there are gym enthusiasts and movie buffs, ardent bowlers and serious readers, IT experts and toy-collectors, home-proud owners and food-lovers, not forgetting the fashion dwellers in everyone of us! Don’t worry being spoilt for choices, that’s what we are here for!
We know you probably have a busy working day, everyday and so, we have three of Malaysia’s successful anchors, Metrojaya, Jusco and Carrefour taking care of your daily needs. Be it a dress you need for Friday dinner or a carton of drink for your little toddlers, we have it for you. Just come by the Mid Valley Megamall any time between 10am to 10pm daily.
Come watch Hollywood’s big pictures, sweat a little in California Fitness, indulge in a smorgasbord of cafes and authentic restaurants and pick up that feisty pink t-shirt you saw last week! Enjoy the enchanting shopping experience, delighting in every step you take, every floor you explore and each corner your footsteps take you. Incidentally, our Customer Service Counters located at the Centre Court, North Court and South Court on the Ground Floor will assist you in any way you need. Just seek those friendly faces for anything you need. We are here for everyone, and for the elderly and physically challenged, there are wheelchairs and power-scooters to help them get around our mall. Mommies and their Little Darlings will find Mid Valley Megamall a second-home too, for we have well-appointed Babyrooms to keep those rosy cheeks a tender shade of pink!
Imagine yourself here? Now, visit our home, the Mid Valley Megamall. Only you know what it is like to be under one roof, enchanted from the moment you touch the delightful shopping experience. See you soon. We can’t wait!
Lending a hand to you anytime anywhere when you’re in Mid Valley. Don’t worry that if you’re first time out with your adorable baby, or simply just buying present for the birthday boy or girl to be wrapped up nice, whatever what you need the staff are there to extend their little gestures to take care all of your needs when you walk around, just to give you more time to look for others that you’re finding instead of juggling things out here. For your convenience there’s also ATMs, dentist, banks, post office, clinic and etc set up in here to provide you the most satisfactory when you’re in Mid Valley.

Suria KLCC
Suria KLCC is Malaysia's premier shopping destination located at Kuala Lumpur prestigious commercial address, the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). It offers an array of goods and services to please and pamper the needs of shoppers; from fashion, entertainment, arts & culture to local delicacies and international gourmets.
Set in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle, Suria KLCC is surrounded by hotels, office buildings, a scenic park and dancing fountains, promising hours of leisurely pleasure. From whichever entrance you take, the excitement hits you the minute you step into the sensational splendor and diversity of the centre.
There is always something for everyone to savor at Suria KLCC:
6 levels of retail outlets with each level of a distinctive character and style.

Anchor tenants are Isetan, Parkson Grand, Tanjong Golden Village and Signatures Level 2 Food Court. Other key tenants include Marks & Spencer and Rasa Food Arena. Including destination shop such as Pucuk Rebung and Aseana which are located exclusively at Suria KLCC.

Shopping, restaurants, cafes, entertainment, leisure, home decor, a concert hall, an art gallery and a science discovery centre.

Customer-friendly facilities which include well-trained customer service staff, taxi, and bus stops, ample parking bays, a post office which opens throughout weekends, a Bureau de Change, a cobbler, a locksmith, florist and ATM to savor all your needs in Suria KLCC.

Designing An Architectural Icon – Petronas Twin Tower
There’s something that you wouldn’t want to miss when you visit the Suria KLCC. That is the two towers that embedded on the ground of Kuala Lumpur golden triangle just beside Suria KLCC.
The PETRONAS Twin Towers was designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates (USA) in association with KLCC architects.
The tower's floor plate design is based on simple Islamic geometric forms of two interlocking squares creating a shape of eight-pointed stars. Upon the eight-pointed stars, are eight superimposed semi-circles softening the inner angles.
These semicircles are themselves anchored by the arcs of the main structural columns of the buildings. The semi-circles were superimposed in the inner angles of the interlocked squares to create more usable floor space.
The design details continued to dictate the way in which the buildings would rise in as graceful a fashion as possible. To maintain the vertical axis and tapering of the design, each tower is set back five times in its ascent.
Architecturally, these forms reflect the paramount Islamic principles of "unity within unity, harmony, stability and rationality."
At the uppermost floors, the walls are gently sloped inward to taper and contribute visually to the height and the elegant form of horizontal silver ribbons of stainless steel.
Every aspect of the design contributes to the audacious verticality of the Towers. The decision to symmetrically align the Twin Towers and connect them with a spanning bridge emphasized the classical nature of the architectural design.
The writings of Lao Tse, the ancient philosopher and founder of Taoism in China, tell that the reality of a hollow object is in the void and not in the walls. Cesar Pelli, architect of the Towers, has drawn upon the strength of the void between the buildings -- delineating an invisible axis of symmetry. For the architect, it is this void that gives the PETRONAS Twin Towers their sense grandeur and unique identity.

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