tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56074966490544727352024-03-18T22:02:02.111-07:00Historical Places in MalaysiaMy Agent Globalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09450687053947464619noreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607496649054472735.post-35122950372427346752019-06-28T14:35:00.001-07:002019-06-28T14:35:12.459-07:00Laporan Percuma Bisnes Ebay - 4 Strategi Dibongkarkan!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_74fpRgHJYk" width="480"></iframe>My Agent Globalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09450687053947464619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607496649054472735.post-48351193835253162112016-03-18T19:18:00.003-07:002016-03-18T19:20:13.655-07:00Sejarah Ringkas Kesultanan Negeri Terengganu<blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pengasas Kesultanan Terengganu hari ini ialah Sultan Zainal Abidin 1. Baginda ialah putera Tun Habib Abdul Majid (Bendahara Padang Saujana). Mengikut buku Tuhfat al-Nafis karangan Raja Ali Haji, Tun Zainal Abidin ditabalkan sebagai Sultan Terengganu oleh Daeng Menampuk (Raja Tua) di atas perintah Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah. Sumber yang lain menyatakan Tun Zainal Abidin ditabalkan di atas takhta kerajaan Terengganu oleh Phra Nang Chau Yang, Raja Patani.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Mengikut Hikayat Johor Serta Pahang, Tun Zainal Abidin datang ke Patani setelah Paduka Raja Laksamana Wan Abdul Rahman dibunuh di Terengganu disekitar tahun 1688. Ketika berada di Patani, Tun Zainal Abidin dijadikan anak angkat oleh Raja Patani, Phra Nang Chau Yang.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Tun Zainal Abidin menjadi Sultan Terengganu pada tahun 1708, berdasarkan duit kupang emas Terengganu yang mencatatkan nama Sultan Zainal Abidin 1 tidak lama bersemayam di Tanjung Baru, Kuala Berang, berpindah ke Kota Batang Mahang, Langgar dan Pulau Manis. Kemudian berpindah lagi ke Chabang Tiga, Kuala Terengganu dan akhirnya di kawasan berhampiran Bukit Keledang (Kota Lama).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sultan Zainal Abidin 1 digantikan oleh putera baginda, Ku Tana Mansur (Sultan Mansur I) pada tahun 1733, ketika berusia 7 tahun. Baginda memerintah Terengganu sehingga tahun 1794. Pada tahun 1739, Sultan Mansur Shah 1 berkahwin dengan Raja Bulang, anak Daeng Chelak, Yamtuan Muda Johor kedua. Berikutnya berkahwin pula dengan Raja Bakul, putera Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah. Ketika menduduki takhta kerajaan Terengganu, Sultan Mansur 1 telah menghabiskan empat belas tahun (1746 - 1760) daripada masa pemerintahannya di Riau, terlibat dalam persaingan di antara orang Melayu dengan orang Bugis. Apabila pulang ke Terengganu pada 1760, baginda terlibat pula dalam politik Kelantan membantu Long Yunus (Yang DiPertuan Kelantan), putera Long Sulaiman ibni Long Bahar menduduki takhta kerajaan Kelantan pada tahun 1776.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Sultan Mansur digantikan oleh putera baginda Sultan Zainal Abidin II (1794 - 1808). Pada masa pemerintahan baginda, berlaku peperangan dengan Kelantan yang dipimpin oleh Long Muhammad ibni Long Yunus, Raja Kelantan. Terengganu dikalahkan dan seterusnya Kelantan berjaya membebaskan diri daripada naungan Terengganu. Seterusnya takhta kerajaan Terengganu diduduki oleh Sultan Ahmad (1808 - 1830), Sultan Abdul Rahman (1830), Sultan Daud (1830-1831), Sultan Mansur II (1831 - 1837), Sultan Muhammad (1837 - 1839), Baginda Omar (1839 - 1876). Baginda Omar pernah menduduki takhta kerajaan Terengganu pada tahun 1831 menggantikan Sultan Daud. Tetapi baginda diturunkan dari takhta kerajaan oleh Tengku Mansur dan seterusnya sebagai Sultan Mansur II. Sultan Mansur II digantikan oleh putera baginda, Sultan Muhammad. Pada tahun 1839, Baginda Omar berjaya mengalahkan Sultan Muhammad dan seterusnya menduduki takhta kerajaan Terengganu. Ketika pemerintahan baginda, Terengganu berkembang maju.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Apabila Baginda Omar mangkat, takhta kerajaan Terengganu diduduki oleh Sultan Ahmad Shah II (1876 - 1881). Sultan Ahmad Shah pula digantikan oleh putera baginda, Sultan Zainal Abidin III (1881 - 1918). Ketika pemerintahan baginda, British beberapa kali cuba melibatkan diri dalam kerajaan Terengganu. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pada tahun 1911, Sultan Zainal Abidin III meluluskan Undang-Undang Bagi Diri Kerajaan Negeri Terengganu yang di antara lain menyatakan Sultan Yang DiPertuan Besar Terengganu memiliki kuasa kerajaan dan jajahan serta adalah ketua tertinggi kerajaan Terengganu. Seterusnya takhta kerajaan digantikan oleh Sultan Muhammad Shah II (1918 - 1920) dan Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah (1920 - 1942).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Menurut Warta Cahaya Timor No.38 bertarikh 29 September 1942, apabila Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah telah mangkat pada 26 September 1942, Tengku Ali, yang dirujuk sebagai putera sulong baginda telah dilantik sebagai "Pemangku Sultan Sementara" oleh pihak pentadbiran Jepun pada 29 September 1942. Seterusnya Tengku Ali telah diberikan gelaran "Sultan" pada 30 September 1942 oleh Gabenor Jepun. Walau bagaimanapun perlantikan ini dinyatakan tidak menurut Undang-Undang Diri Bagi Negeri Terengganu 1911.</span></div>
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<li class="style5 style16"><span class="style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1733 - 1794:</b> Sultan Mansur I</span></span></li>
<li class="style5 style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1794 - 1808:</b> Sultan Zainal Abidin II</span></li>
<li class="style5 style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1808 - 1830:</b> Sultan Ahmad</span></li>
<li class="style5 style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1830:</b> Sultan Abdul Rahman</span></li>
<li class="style5 style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1830 - 1831:</b> Sultan Daud</span></li>
<li class="style5 style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1831 - 1837:</b> Sultan Mansur II</span></li>
<li class="style5 style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1837 - 1839:</b> Sultan Muhammad</span></li>
<li class="style5 style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1839 - 1876:</b> Baginda Omar</span></li>
<li class="style5 style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1876 - 1881:</b> Sultan Ahmad Shah II</span></li>
<li class="style5 style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1881 - 1918:</b> Sultan Zainal Abidin III, putera Sultan Ahmad Shah II ;</span></li>
<li class="style5 style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1918 - 1920:</b> Sultan Muhammad Shah II</span></li>
<li class="style5 style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1920 - 1942:</b> Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah</span></li>
<li class="style5 style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1942 - 1945:</b> Tengku Ali</span></li>
<li class="style5 style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1945 - 1979:</b> Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah</span></li>
<li class="style5 style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1979 - 1998:</b> Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah</span></li>
<li class="style5 style15"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1998 - kini:</b> Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Tengku Sri Paduka Raja, Tengku Ismail diisythiarkan sebagai Sultan Terengganu pada 16 Disember 1945. Baginda seterusnya ditabalkan pada tahun 1949 dengan gelaran Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah. Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin dilantik sebagai Seri Paduka Baginda Yang DiPertuan Agong ke-6 dari 21 September 1965 hingga 20 September 1970. Dalam tempoh itu Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Tengku Mahmud dilantik sebagai Pemangku Raja Terengganu. Apabila Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah mangkat pada tahun 1979, takhta kerajaan digantikan oleh putera baginda, Duli Yang Teramat Mulia Yang DiPertuan Muda Tengku Mahmud. Baginda menduduki takhta kerajaan Terengganu dengan gelaran Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah. Sultan Mahmud mangkat pada 15 Mei 1998 di Singapura. Dengan itu, takhta kerajaan Terengganu digantikan oleh putera baginda, Yang DiPertuan Muda Tengku Mizan.</span></div>
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My Agent Globalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09450687053947464619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607496649054472735.post-29234446060443922632016-03-04T08:06:00.001-08:002016-03-04T08:11:35.571-08:00Negeri Sembilan History & Culture<span style="font-family: "verdana"; text-align: center;"><o:p><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">The Minangkabau People of Sumatra came to settle in Negeri Sembilan in the 15th century. In its early history, Negeri Sembilan as a unified State did not exist. It was rather a loose confederation of nine fiefdoms which developed in the secluded valley of the region. They were under the protection of the Melaka Sultanate until its collapse in 1511 when the Portuguese arrived.</span></span></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana"; text-align: center;"><o:p><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></o:p></span><o:p style="text-align: center;"><o:p><o:p><o:p><span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><o:p><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Thereafter they became the vassal of the Johor Sultanate until the 18th century when it had become weak. Attacks by the Bugis forced the Minangkabaus to seek protection from a prince from their homeland. Raja Melewar of Pagar Ruyong. This resulted in the proclamation of Raja Melewar as the first Yam Tuan or the 'Yang Dipertuan Besar' (meaning 'He who is Greatest') of Negeri Sembilan in 1773. The fiefdoms of Sungai Ujong, Rembau, Johol, Jelebu, Naning, Segamat, Ulu Pahang,<br />Jelai and Kelang were brought together under his rule. Subsequent civil wars among the nine Malay chieftains resulted in the intervention of the British and in appointing a British Resident in 1895. Today Negeri Sembilan is still not ruled by a sultan but by the Yang Di pertuan Besar.<br /><br /> </span><span style="color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><b>Culture</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><br />The Minangkabau brought along with them a rich cultural heritage which is still preserved and practised today as the fascinating ‘Adat Pepatih’, a matrilineal system of inheritance and administration that is unique to the State. A maritrilineal system is one where the wife is the head of the household and inheritance passes from the mother to the daughter. The Minangkabaus are divided into twelve suku or clans, and marriage between between members of the same clan is forbidden. The Minangkabau influence in the state can be found in dances and food as well.<br /></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><b>Cuisine</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><br />Traditional Negeri Sembilan food is hot and spicy, as one of the ingredients used is the chili padi, the hottest of chillies. Popular dishes include rendang, (pieces of beef cooked in coconut milk and chillies). One should experience the unique Minangkabau style of cooking, which sees generous portions of 'chili padi' (small & extremely hot chilies) being used. </span></span></o:p></span><o:p><o:p><o:p><o:p><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><o:p><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Try the "Masak Lemak Chili Padi - fish, meat, or vegetables cooked in coconut milk blended with turmeric and ground chili padi.<br /><br />Another NS specialty is "Lemang", glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk in a bamboo stem over an open fire. This is normally served with Rendang, a deliciously thick, dry meat curry.</span></span></o:p><o:p><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><b>Dances</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><br /> Negeri Sembilan also boasts traditional music like the Caklempong, Dikir Rebana, Tumbuk Kalang, and Bongai.<br /><br />Even the musical instruments used bear some semblance to Sumatra, the ancestral home of the Minankabau people. Dances like the tarian lilin (candle dance) and rentak kuda (beat of the horse) are popular. Not to mention the beautifully coordinated graceful movements of the dancers in their colorful costumes in the captivating Tarian Piring and the upbeat tempo of Tarian Randai. Unlike modern dance, each beat, rhythm and movement in these dances combine to form a story, maybe of a bygone myth or simply a reflection of the lifestyles of another era.<br /><br />They are usually performed at traditional festivities, cultural events and dinner-cum-cultural shows. The movements of the dance with the music pulsating, create a joyous air of fiesta and revelry among the celebrants and are often rhythmically alluring..<br /></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><b>Negeri Sembilan Museum & Crafts and Culture Complex<br />(Taman Seni Budaya)</b></span></span></o:p></span></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p><br />
<o:p style="text-align: center;"><o:p><o:p><o:p><o:p><o:p><o:p><o:p><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><o:p><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: navy;"><b><br /></b></span>The complex consists of several buildings like the State Museum, Teratak Perpatih, Rumah Negeri Sembilan (Negeri Sembilan House), Top-Spinning Court as well as replicas of the Megaliths found in Pengkalan Kempas.</span></span></o:p></span></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p><br />
<o:p style="text-align: center;"><o:p><o:p><o:p><o:p><o:p><o:p><o:p><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><o:p><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></o:p></span><o:p><o:p><o:p><o:p><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><o:p><img alt="Negeri Sembilan Museum & Crafts and Culture Complex" border="1" src="http://go2travelmalaysia.com/tour_malaysia/images/culturecmplx_g.jpg" height="410" hspace="3" vspace="4" width="640" /></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><o:p><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: xx-small;">Location: In Jalan Labu, near the main exit from the North-South Expressway<br />to Seremban town centre<br />Entrance to the compex is free and the opening hours are:<br />Saturdays through Thursdays, 10am to 6pm<br />Fridays, 10am to 12.15pm and 2.45pm to 6pm</span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><b>State Museum (formerly Ampang Tinggi Palace)</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><br />The State Museum building is a historical artefact in itself. The building was originally the Ampang Tinggi Palace, built in the year 1861 by Yam Tuan Imam Sri Menanti at Ampang Tinggi, Kuala Pilah. Later in 1980, this beautiful building was moved to its present location at the Arts and Culture Complex<br /><br />This palace was originally built as a gift to Tunku Chindai, the daughter of the 5th Yang Di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, when she married Tunku Muda Chik, the son of the 4th Yam Tuan, Yam Tuan Radin. Built without the use of any nails, this timber palace contains an unusual number of finely carved panels and a pair of heavy sliding doors.<br /><br />Among others, this museum houses collections of artifacts from the Royal family such as artillery, copper and silver ware. The building overlooks a beautiful rectangular green lawn awhere you will find British and Malay-made canons referred to as the 'ekor lotong' and 'lela'.<br /></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><b>Teratak Perpatih</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><br />Nearby, stands the Teratak Perpatih house, commanding a prominent presence in the complex. Its unique roof design, mimicking the two pointed ends of a buffalo's horns is typical of Minangkabau traditional house. Inside, you can find local crafts including porcelain, woodcraft and batik. Other exhibits available here include traditional musical instrument and Minangkabau costume.<br /></span><span style="color: navy; font-size: x-small;"><b>Negeri Sembilan House</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;"><br />Yet another building found in this complex is the Negeri Sembilan House, originally built by a Malay prince in 1898 in Air Garam village in Mambau. Referred to as the 'Ghost House' (Rumah Berhantu) by local villagers, the interiors of this mysterious house is furnished with old furniture.</span></span></o:p></span></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p></o:p>
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by many as a legend and a man with supernatural powers, Hang Tuah made a name
for himself as a great warrior during the Melaka Sultanate era. Together with
his four companions? Hang Jebat, Hang Kasturi, Hang Lekir and Hang Lekiu. The
five of them had been together all the times since their childhood.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was
said that Hang Tuah’s parents, Dang Mahmud and Dang Merdu Wati, migrated from
Bentan to Malacca in their search of a better life where they finally settled down
at Kampung Duyung, Malacca. As a young boy, Hang Tuah worked as a woodcutter in
his parents’ shop. His grasp of spiritual concepts and potential as a fighter
were apparent from a young age.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the early days, Hang Tuah and his four friends embodied comradeship and stood
by each other by thick and thin. They even dug a well at their village which
came to be known as the Hang Tuah Well until today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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grew older, Hang Tuah and his buddies learnt the Malay art of self-defence
(locally called as ‘Silat’) from a respected Tok Guru named Adiputra who lived
a hermetic life in a cave somewhere in a remote part at Gunung Ledang in Melaka.
They had been taught the arts of self-defense and meditation. With the skills,
all the five comrades helped in keeping the peace in Malacca.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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turning point in Hang Tuah’s life came when he save the Dato’ Bendahara (chief
minister) from some men ran ‘amok’ in town. Dato Bendahara was amazed by the
courage of Hang Tuah and his companions. He rewarded them for their gallant and
presented them to Sultan of Malacca. When Sultan Mansor Shah (1456-1477) heard
about Hang Tuah’s bravery, Sultan had proudly awarded Hang Tuah the rank of Malacca
Admiral ‘Laksamana Melaka’ cum Syahbandar. His friends were also appointed to
be the Knights of Malacca.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Throughout the years, attending invitations
from foreign countries as far as China was the norm for the Sultan of Malacca
and Hang Tuah shall be constant aide to the Sultan on such visits. During the
sojourn to Majapahit, Taming Sari, a famous Majapahit warrior, had challenged
Hang Tuah for a duel. After a fiery fight, Hang Tuah finally emerged as the
winner and the Sultan of Majapahit bestowed Taming Sari’s Kris to Hang Tuah.
The Keris Taming Sari was named after its original owner and was purported to
be magical, empowering its owner with physical invulnerability.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Other responsibilities apart as ‘Laksamana’
and ‘Syahbandar’ of Malacca, Hang Tuah was always assigned to the task of being
the Sultan’s ambassador in fostering closer ties with allied<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">According to Hikayat Hang Tuah, due to his loyalty
to the Sultan, Hang Tuah sailed to Inderaputra ( now is called ‘Pahang’) to
persuade Tun Teja, the princess of Inderapura to be the Queen of Sultan of
Malacca. Thinking that Hang Tuah himself would be marrying her, Tun Teja had
followed Hang Tuah on the way to Malacca. However, it was only during the voyage,
Hang Tuah had revealed the truth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hang Tuah’s popularity soon became the envy
of a few Malacca’s noblemen and this led to one of them, Pateh Karma Wijaya, to
create a story that Hang Tuah was having an affair with one of the palace’s
maid lady. Without further investigation, the Sultan had ordered Dato Bendahara
to carry out the death sentenced to Hang Tuah for the alleged offence. However,
Dato ‘Bendahara who know the truth, went against the Sultan’s orders and had hiddenly
located Hang Tuah somewhere in Ulu Melaka.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Believing that Hang Tuah was innocent and had
been sentenced to death, Hang Jebat decided to take a revenge on the death of his
beloved comrade, by first killing Dato Pateh Karma Wijaya. The Sultan was
unable to do anything as none of his warriors dared to challenge the ferocious
Hang Jebat. Only then Dato Bendahara finally revealed the secret to the Sultan
and told him that Hang Tuah was still alive. After hearing good news of that, Sultan
later instructed Hang Tuah to kill Hang Jebat, which he did after a long
grueling fight. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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about Hang Tuah was his journey to
Gunung Ledang (Mount Ledang) at the Malacca-Johor border to ask for the hand of
the beautiful Princess of Mount Ledang for the Sultan’s wishes to be his Queen.
Having met the princess, Hang Tuah returned back to Malacca when she stated the
dowry or wedding gift which were include a Golden bridge linking Malacca and
the top of Mount Ledang, seven trays each of mosquitoes and germs liver, seven
jars of virgins’s tears and a bowl of Raja Ahmad’s blood(the Sultan’s son).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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heard this, as he knew that the Sultan will not be able to fulfill the
conditions. Legend had stated that Hang
Tuah, who was overwhelmed by his disappointments, flung his kris into the
Malacca river and vowed only to return to Melaka if it resurfaced, which he
never did. He was finally vanished somewhere unknown.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">However, it was not known how Hang Tuah died
but his body was said to be buried in Tanjung Kling, where his tomb can still
be seen until today. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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My Agent Globalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09450687053947464619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607496649054472735.post-27771235335970320342015-11-01T06:34:00.004-08:002015-11-01T16:47:08.855-08:00History of Kerapu Bank at Kota Bahru, Kelantan, Malaysia<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kerapu Bank is a historic building located on the downstream
of the Padang Merdeka, Kota Bharu, Kelantan. In 1912, the building was
completed and first used as a bank by ' The Mercatile Bank of India Ltd '. This
building was the first bank opened in Kelantan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kerapu Bank perched on top of a piece of land owned by a
local leader named Nik Yusoff bin Nik Abdul Majid. This building was also a
first building in Kelantan using brickstones. The building was known by the
locals in Kelantan as the Kerapu Bank building since s part of building’s surface
was cemented by using small bricks which had caused its surface rough and
sputter. During World War II, the Japanese secret police force had used the
building as their headquarters. The building was also being used as a prison,
interrogation centre, torture center and other violent activities. When the
Japanese surrendered and the British ruled the State, the building was used
again as a bank.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In 1977, the bank's name changed to 'The Hong Kong & Shanghai
Banking Corporation', and in 1981 the building was converted as Kelantan Art and
Handicrafts Gallery Hall. Later, since 1992 the building was used as a Memorial
World War II in Kelantan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Starting in 1992, the building was used as a memorial of
World War II in which the Japanese military began landing in Malaya during World
War II. The building currently owns and displays more than 1000 exhibits
related to warfare consist of photographs, articles and artifacts. Other
exhibits include photos of Sultan Ismail Petra as the Honorary Colonel of the
Royal Artillery Regiment, history of Kelantan-Thai relationship before
independence era, the British people's life in Kelantan before and after the
war. The bicycle that was used by the Imperial Japanese army during the
invasions into Malaya during World War II is also displayed here.</span><br />
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Some of the displays which related to Japanese invasion into Malaya through Kota Bahru, Kelantan during World War II</div>
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My Agent Globalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09450687053947464619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607496649054472735.post-8789285325865031452015-10-30T15:59:00.002-07:002015-11-01T16:46:48.148-08:00Royal Town of Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Istana Pantai (Palace of Pantai)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• The first and the oldest Palace in the town.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Built in the year 1826. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• At present, the palace was no longer exists. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• The location of the palace was near to the mosque of Sultan Abdullah in which the place is currently </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">used as a burial site. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Demolished during the construction of the mosque of Sultan Abdullah.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Istana Seri Terentang (Palace of Seri Terentang)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Is the third oldest Palace in the town. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Built in 1904 and completed in 1908. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• The name of the Palace was taken from a name of a tree locally called as ‘Terentang’ since the Palace </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">area was surrounded by ‘Terentang’ trees. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• The design of the palace was from Tengku Mahmud’s mind himself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Have been demolished but there are still some relics exist which were surrounded by a beautiful </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">garden.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Istana Leban Tunggal (Palace of Leban Tunggal)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Built in 1935. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Given the name as Leban Tunggal because the area just had been grown up by a single ‘Leban’ tree </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">only. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• The palace was made of a mixture of stone and wood and it was a two storeys building with two </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">domes in its right and left. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Its wonderful architecture still remains to today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Now it serves as the District Town Library.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Istana Permai (Palace of Permai)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Built in the 1930s during the reign of Sultan Abu Bakar. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Built to replace the Palace of Seri Terentang who had been demolished.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• According to the oral stories, its design much looks alike the British High Commission Building in Kuala </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lumpur. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Currently, the Palace of Permai has been used as the official stay of Acting Sultan of Pahang while in </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pekan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Built in 1938 by Dato ' Sang Melewar (Dato ' Mangku Kuning). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• It was a residence of Cik Siti Nah which was one of the maid of Sultan Abu Bakar. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Located at Kampung Masjid. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Became the administration centre of the State during the reign of Sultan Abu Bakar. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Its architectures are still remaining unchanged until today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Now it becomes the Perch Palace after the death of Cik Siti Nah in 1984.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Istana Kota Beram (Palace of Kota Beram)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Located in historic sites. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• It was not known when the construction began. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Currently left as the British Resident building. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• In 1929, this two-sided wooden house has been replaced with a two-sided brick houses. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• In 1948, it was taken over by Sultan Abu Bakar as to replace the Palace of Seri Terentang as his official </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Palace. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Sultan Abu Bakar gave the name of the palace as Palace of Kota Beram. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• In 1954, the Government had built an additional building connected to this Palace and forth being </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">converted as Balai Rong Seri. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Serve as a meeting place and royal events until 1959. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Now the Palace of Kota Beram have been converted into a Museum as proposed by the Government </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and his Majesty's Royal Highness Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah ibni Almarhum Sultan Abu </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bakar Riayatuddin Al-Muadzam Shah, DK, SIMP., DMN, DK (Silver), DK (Johor), DK (Kelantan), SPCM, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">SPMJ, Sultan of Pahang Ruler King officiated its opening on Saturday 21 October 1976 which equals to </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">27 Syawal 1396.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Istana Abu Bakar (Palace of Abu Bakar)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Built in 1965 and completed in 1974. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Given the name in conjunction with the name of the late king of Pahang, Al-Marhum Sultan Abu </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bakar. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• It was built to replace the Palace of Permai. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Its position near to the palace site of Palace of Seri Terentang. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Its modern design architecture was designed by the Chinese architects. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">• Now the Palace of Abu Bakar is still being used the official palace of stay of Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sultan of Pahang.</span>My Agent Globalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09450687053947464619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607496649054472735.post-68719348484449756782015-10-29T18:53:00.001-07:002015-10-29T18:57:48.049-07:00Old Palace & Houses of Terengganu at Pura Tanjung Sabtu<div class="MsoNormal">
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rich in its natural beauty, but it also keep an array of histories that had
ripped a variety of questions that play in our minds. The most obvious history that
we could see is about the existence of the Terengganu Inscription Stone (locally called as Batu Bersurat Terengganu) found in Kuala Berang, Terengganu that had answered most of the questions
related to the usage of Jawi writings in Malaysia. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Besides of
the Terengganu Inscription Stone (i.e. Batu Bersurat), another historical which
have yet to be explored by the younger generations now are Pura Tanjong Sabtu.
Pura Tanjong Sabtu is approximately 14 km from the city of Terengganu. Pura Tanjong
Sabtu is a complex that places a number of houses and traditional Malay Palace
of Terengganu. It was understood that the houses and the Palace were erected almost
100 years to 200 years ago.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The old
houses were taken from the Kampung Atas Tol, Kampung Seberang Baruh, Kampung
Sungai Rengas and Kampung Nesan Empat. While the Palace was taken from Kampung
Dalam Kota (behind the Maziah’s Palace). These houses have been rebuilted in 1992
and have been overhauled as homestays in 1995.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pura Tanjong Sabtu got its name as a result of a combination of the
sanskrit words ' Pura ' which means palaces, temples or city and ' Tanjung
Sabtu ' was a village’s name was built by the nobles palace </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The
explanation went on as " </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pura
Tanjung Sabtu, a complex of centuries-old Terengganu Malay timber houses
reassembled , restored and preserved in the style of a princely palace of 18th
century Terengganu. It is a private residence of Tengku Ismail bin Tengku Su,
which is now open to paying guests who would like to experience the courtly
living</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">of Terengganu's
past.</span></div>
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to Pura Tanjong Sabtu, you'll see the uniqueness and the fineness of Malay
traditional architecture in the manufacture of houses a long time ago. Houses were
built with full use of the wood and were built approximately 3 m from the ground so
as to prevent their houses from flooding and wild animals.</span></div>
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were built without the use of nails but using the pegs. Even though the nails
were not being used, these houses are still standing strong until today. The traditional
houses with airy veranda. The grounds are for different purpose. The two houses
are attached to each other where you can walk from veranda to veranda. The roofs
are unique in design. This has proved that the old society here had the
creativity in the field of carpentry. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in Terengganu, Tanjung Pura Sabtu is a must place to visit in which it helps
you to understand the history of art of the Malay heritage. Experience
overnight Homestay Pura Tanjong Sabtu, which gives the concept of the beautiful
village atmosphere and it will be fascinating.</span></div>
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Aga Khan Award For Architecture 2007”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bukit Besi (Iron Hill) is a small town that can be found in the
District of Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia. Bukit Besi was formerly known as iron
ore mining areas and the area are rich with natural resources of iron ore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How Bukit Besi got its name? An opinion expressed, the
story began with the discovery by some local residents who went into the forest
to find rattan. During their journey, they decided to take a rest and having their meals brought together with
them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of them
saw a large and medium stones suitable for seating. He decided to lift the
stone. However, his intention had been cancelled since the stone turned out to
be very heavy. Some of them were also tried to lift the stones but still yet failed.
Then one of them suggested naming the places with the name Bukit Besi and it
remains until today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While the
history of the iron ore mining activities in Bukit Besi began when a Geologist
from Japan, Mr. Kuhara came to Cemuak, Ulu Dungun in 1916. He discovered there
was a large amount of iron ore contents in the area. Initially, iron ore
transported using wheelbarrows from Bukit Besi to Kampung Dendang. Then it was taken to Dungun
by boats. Kuhara Mining Ltd Company then
informally to take solely responsible on the operation of mining ores since
1927.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The company
later changed its name to Nippon Mining Company (NMC). ' Mining Lease ' grant was
released by the Terengganu’s Government to NMC on 13 January 1929. The area is
about 360 hectares, comprising M.L. 129, M.L. 130, M.L. 131 and M.L. 132 were
the fractions of M.L. 75, in which the area has been endowed by the Sultan of
Terengganu to his Royal Family, Tengku Abu Bakar Tengku Abdul Jalil.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In 1930, Dungun-Bukit
Besi railway route were established at Che ' Lijah Station. ‘Stock Pile ' or the
first place of unloading the ore was also at Kampung Che ' Lijah. From there
the iron ore were loaded onto the boats and then to be taken to Kuala Dungun. In 1935, the
population of Bukit Besi had increased up to 6000 persons (including 3000
employees). The income of Bukit Besi’s residents during that time were also very
luxurious.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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services such as water supply, electricity, train services were also provided
free of charge. A tunnel known as Bukit Tebuk had also been completed in 1936.
Travelling through Bukit Tebuk’s tunnel had saved much time. Therefore the
place of unloading ore from Che Lijah was transferred to Nibong, and later
transferred to Sura. Iron ore production by NMC reached its climate between
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After that
the production was slowly dropped down and ended in 1945. That was after the
Japanese surrendered to British in World War II. There were no mining
activities carried out around 1946-1949 due to the state of emergency and no
demand. The British Government had sold
the mines property of Bukit Besi to the Eastern Mining and Metal Company
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">EMMCO had initiated
its activities on a large scale in the early 1950s, due to the high demand from
companies in Japan. To obtain large profits in a short time, EMMCO had doubled the
production of ore. Production activities were carried out 24 hours a day
non-stop, except for Friday. Modern machines had also been used in the process of breaking ore rocks. As a result, the company had managed to increase
production and produce a better quality iron ore, besides of increasingly
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Peak
production was between 1960 until 1964 where the total of production exceeding
2,000,000 tonnes per year. On 1st October 1970, the EMMCO Board of Directors finally
had decided to close Bukit Besi’s mine. There were various factors that led to
the closure of the iron ore mines. Nevertheless ore contents was believed to be
still exist there. The closure of the iron ore mines was affecting the economy
and the lives of the residents of Bukit Besi and Dungun. Many of them had
migrated to other places, finding other jobs.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
My Agent Globalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09450687053947464619noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607496649054472735.post-78828076861960278602015-10-27T20:51:00.004-07:002015-10-28T01:17:07.730-07:00Bukit Puteri (i.e.Puteri Hill) Terengganu, Malaysia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">PUTERI HILL (locally known as BUKIT PUTERI) that heading
towards Kuala Terengganu River and the South China Sea had been witnessed the
history of urban development. Its strategic location makes this significant
area of hills in ancient times as a center of control for the Terengganu’s government
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The original name Bukit
Puteri is not undetectable but in the history of Terengganu have stated that
Bukit Puteri has been around since the 1</span><sup style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">st</sup><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> century. This proves the
importance of this place to the Terengganu Government to face enemies from the
outside, especially the threats that were coming from the sea direction.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">During the reign of Sultan Mansur II (1831-1836), Sultan
Mahmud I (1836-1839) and Sultan Umar (1839-1876) Bukit Puteri has become a fortification
Fort during civil war occurred at that time. It covers an area of 0.688
hectares and its approximately 200meter in height. On top of the hill there is also a Flag Pole for
the Royal flag being raised during royal
festival days. The Flag Pole began to be installed in the year 1899 during the
reign of Sultan Zainal Abidin III. The pole is about 18 metres height and bottom of the pole
was buried under the ground about 2
metres in depth. However the current Flag Pole is not original pole but which
was built during the reign of Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alam Shah.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the bottom of the Flag Pole, there is seems like a stone
caves room being built underground. It
is likely a place to keep bullets and ammunitions in the past. Next to it there
is a King’s throne room that act as a control centre. On top of the Hill is also a pillar of fire
or the lighthouse as marked for ships at sea. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now that there are several cannons being left on ground unattended
and some have been transferred to several places in Kuala Terengganu town and
also to the Istana Badariah as decoration.
The cannons there mostly made by Portuguese, Spanish and some even made
by the Malays themselves. Between the names of the cannon that ever being
placed at Bukit Puteri are Sri Johor, Sri Laila Majnun, Sri Buih and Sri
Jamlor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another relic
of history is that there is a Large Bell (locally called as Genta Besar)
located on the Hill. This Bell is always there since previous Royal rulers era
long time ago. If damaged, it will be replaced with a new Large Bell. The
current Large Bell is made during the reign of Sultan Zainal Abidin III which
is approximately in the year 1908. The
Bell weighs 175 kilograms and was made using yellow brass by a craftsman named
Wan Ali Wan Awang who is being assisted by a number of other craftsmen from
Kampung Tanjung and Kampung Paya, Kuala
Terengganu.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The purpose
of this Large Bell to spread instant
signal to the public of any disaster or threats happen such as the violation of
enemies, fire etc. This Bell was hammered aloud for allowing the civilians to
get ready in facing any possibilities. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> At present, Bukit Puteri is still a great monumental in Terengganu standing
beside Palace of Maziah in sight, keeping a variety of ancient history and
secrets, the greatness of a State Government
Terengganu Darul Iman. In addition, Bukit Puteri is become one of the
tourist attractions in Terengganu and it is placed under the care of the State
Museum.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Director
of the Museum of Terengganu Mr Mohd Yusof Abdullah says that the Hill is a full
of historic events since it used happened to be a fort and was once the cause of the civil war
race during the upheavals of the
Terengganu Sultanate between 1931 to 1939. ‘Various relics are still clearly visible
in Bukit Puteri among throne room, the cannons, Large Bell, Flag Pole and
lighthouse. ' In fact, tourists can also see the fort that was built by themselves
using sand, egg whites, lime, shells, honey bees and still strong despite ages
almost decades old.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the size of 0.688 hectares, is located in the vicinity of Kuala Terengganu town
and near the mouth of Terengganu River with a height of approximately 200 meters
above sea level. Mr Mohd Yusof also said that the Hill is located at the
strategic assets nearby close to the historic building such as Abidin Mosque,
Palace of Maziah apart near the Pasar Besar Kedai Payang and a Post Office in
Kuala Terengganu.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also interesting stories from local villagers about Bukit Puteri. Some of the
old folks claimed that Bukit Puteri was used to be the residence of fairies
(locally called as Orang Bunian). At the earlier time, the villagers used to
come to Puteri Hill to borrow variety of dishes such as tableware for weddings
or parties. As a consequence of not return back the borrowed dishes, the
Fairies Princess has sulk and disappeared from Bukit Puteri until now.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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My Agent Globalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09450687053947464619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607496649054472735.post-29031187579206321842015-10-26T19:03:00.001-07:002015-10-26T19:58:12.459-07:00Keledang Hills (Bukit Keledang), Terengganu, Malaysia<div class="MsoNormal">
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Department had commissioned the area as one of the historic heritage sites in
Malaysia. It is located near to the Seri Malaysia Hotel that ease the visitors to come here for
overnight rest if necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">During interview session by the Utusan Malaysia's newspaper reporter previously, Terengganu State Museum Director, Mr Mohd Yusof Abdullah
said such recognition not only promoting the hill name in terms of history but
also make it an important asset of national tourism. Consequently, the
maintenance of the hill under the eye of the National Heritage Department,
while grass and other aspects of care are supervised by the State Museum. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Keledang Hill was used to serve as a merchant base for Keledang traders from Hulu
Terengganu river in the 18th
century. He said, at the top of the Hill
was the location of the first rule of the
Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Zainal Abidin I (1708-1733M). He had built a
Palace and a city known as Kota Lama. At
Kota Lama, Sultan Zainal Abidin 1 had carried out the rule and administration
until his death. His funeral was buried on the Hill.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Meanwhile, the Royal Mausoleum Guardian of Keledang Hill, Mr
Abdullah Said, 58, said the Royal Mausoleum at Bukit Keledang was fully respected
because it was the former place of Kota Lama that became the location of the
reign of Sultan Zainal Abidin 1 after migrating from Hulu Terengganu.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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the form of stars. The travel around this fortress takes about 10 minutes. In
this Fort, you can see the remaining of the old structure built in the past
centuries such as a chapel, prisons, keeping weapons area, lighthouse lamps
that had been used to warn ships, flags and some the old bronze cannons which
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interesting information regarding the Seri Rambai Cannon is that some locals
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">William Kellie Smith was from a village in Scotland known as Kellas (I do not know whether the village is still exist at Scotland nowdays…hope still there). He was born on 1st March 1870 from farmer family and third from 5 siblings. In 1890, at the age of 20, he arrived at Malaya (now it calls Malaysia), he met an estate owner called Charles Alma Baker, who had won concessions from the state government to clear 360 hectares of forests in Perak. With the substantial profits made from his business venture with Charles Alma Baker, Smith started planting rubber trees and dabbled in the tin mining industry. In time, he became the owner of Kinta Kellas Estate and the Kinta Kellas Tin Dredging Company.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now with fortune made,in 1903 he had returned home to visit his ill-beloved mother and forth to marry his Scottish sweetheart, Agnes and brought her to Malaysia in 1903. When he returned back to Malaya, he decided to put 'Kellie' to after his name as a memorial upon his mother.The following year, the couple was blessed with a daughter whom they named Helen. William Smith desperately wanted a son and heir to take over his empire in the Malay Isles. After many years, Agnes finally gave birth to a son in 1915. He named his first son as Anthony.The birth of Anthony was the start of even greater success for William Smith. To celebrate Anthony’s birth, William Smith decided to expand on his mansion. Smith started planning for a huge castle which he planned to call Kellas House, after his hometown in Scotland.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">William Smith had hired 70 workers taken from Madras, India and most of the building materials were imported from India and tiles imported from Italy. The architecture of the castle is so unique at that time (i.e. Greco-Roman Moorish India concept) in which cannot be found at any other places in Malaya.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For your information, Kellie's Castle also had ever being reported in one of English's newspaper in London (i.e. <i>London Financier</i>) on 15 September 1911.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">According to the original layout of the castle, it had 14 rooms and rooms for his family located at the first floor of the castle in which each rooms have emergency stairs exit. The castle was said to have 3 secret tunnels. First tunnel was built 500 metres toward a Hindu's temple, second tunnel toward to his family's car (Marlborough shown as in the picture above) and the third tunnel is remains unknown to where it goes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first and second tunnel were already being known since the castle being left abandoned long time ago. But the third tunnel was accidently being found recently on 2003 during the contruction of KM4 highway Gopeng-Batu Gajah Road by the Malaysia government.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The construction of the castle started to be in delay when the First World War begun. And then not long after that, there was a disease known as 'Spanish Flu' started from Europe and eventually reached Asia and India. The disease was finally arrived at Malaya through the workers brought from India. The disaster had caused a tremendous trouble to William in order to complete the building of his castle. All of his 70 workers died due to this disaster.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In 1926, William and his daughter Helen went to Lisbon, Portugal before they continued their journey to England to visit his wife, Agnes and his son, Anthony. Some also said that William Kellie went back to England because he want to bring back a lift set to be fitted at his castle's tower. Unfortunately, during in Portugal, William had been infected with lung disease called as pneumonia and finally died at Lisbon on 11 Disember 1926 at the age of 56 years old.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After his husband died, Agnes left Malaya and had sold all their properties including Kellie's Castle. Farms owned by Kellie had been sold to Harrisons and Crosfield Company. The construction of the castle was finally stopped since 1926 till nowadys.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Heir of William Kellie Smith</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b>Not much information that could find but referring to website (http://www.thepeerage.com/) under "<i>The Peerage: A genealogical survey of the peerage of britain as weel as the royal families of Europe</i>", his son Anthony William Kellie-Smiths had used to be with Britain'army during World War 2 and later died on 9 June 1942 when he was a Lieutenant. Anthony's son, David Anthony Kellie-Smith were born on 4 June 1940 and two grandsons, Samuel Anthony Kellie-Smith (born on 12 May 1966) and Owen William Kellie-Smith (born on 20 July 1968). On Kellie's daughter side, Helen, his heir were not detectable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hi everybody, here I would like to
share information about a few historical places in Malaysia. I shall write in
plain and simple English so that everyone shall understand my writing. There
are a plenty of historical places here that I would like to share and hope this
blog shall help some of you in getting know about Malaysia and its historic
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My Agent Globalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09450687053947464619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607496649054472735.post-89647060411984778382013-11-21T03:05:00.002-08:002015-10-26T00:56:54.643-07:00Dutch Fort<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This place is also one of the favourite tourism hotspot recommended for tourists to visit. The fort were left abandoned for more than hundreds years ago and still remain exists.The fort called as 'Dutch Fort' or in Malay language (Kota Belanda) is located at Teluk Gadung, Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia. However, Dutch records referred it as Dinding Fort (<i>'Dingdingh'</i>), named after the Dinding River.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Perak was the main tin-producing kingdom in the whole Peninsula and the Dutch East India Company wanted to control and monopolise its trade, so its ships blockaded Perak for much of the sevententh and eighteenth century. There was also a strategic reason for the blockade - Perak nominally a vassal of Acheh and the Dutch was at war with the Sumatran state. For this reason a Dutch outpost was established at Teluk Gedung in 1670 to support this blockade and to prevent the occupation of the island by the English who were by then active trade competitors in the region.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The report of the Dutch Governor Balthasar Bort in 1678 states that "at the present time, 59 men are beore Perak, engaged in the blockade of the place and stationed on the island of Dinding, which the Hohourable Company has in its possession, occupying a square wooden fort there provided withnine pices of iron ordnance."The 59 men consisted of superintendent merchant, a captain, a bookeeper, thre asistants, three second mated, two junior surgeons, eight men-at-arms and 40 seamen, manning the garrision and its small flotilla of the yatch 'Laren', the sloop 'Cacap' and the boat 'Dingdingh'</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The fort appears to have been strengthened a few years laters, as British explorer and buccaneer William Dampier decribes in 1689:"The Dutch, who are the only in habitants, have a fort on the east side (of the island), close by the sea, in a bending of the island, which makes a small cove for ships to anchor in. The fort is built four-square, without flankers or bastions, like a house: every square is about ten or twelve yards. The walls are of a good thickness, made of stone, and carried up to a good height of about thirty foot, and covered overhead,like a dwelling house. There may be about twelve or fourteen guns in it, some looking out at every square. These guns are mounted on a strong platform, made within the walls about sixteen foot high; and there are steps on the outside to ascend to the door that opens to the platform, there being no other way into the fort. Here is a governor and about twenty to thirty soldiers, who all lodge in the fort. The soldiers have their lodging in the platform among the guns, but the governor has a fair chamber above it, where he lies with some officers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"About a hundred yards from the fort, on the bay by the sea, there is a low timbered house, where the Governor abides all the day time. In this house, there were two or three rooms for their use, but the chief among them was the Governor's Dining-Room. This fronted to the sea, and the end of it looked towards the Fort."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"The distance between the fort and the river's mouth is about 4 to 5 miles; thy have also a guard-ship commonly lying here, and sloop with 20 or 30 armed men, to hinder other nations from this trade. The Dutch also commonly keep a Guard-ship ans have made some fruitless essays to bring that Prince and his subjects to trade only with them; but here over against Dinding, no strangers dare approach to trade-neither may any ship come in hither but with consent of the Dutch."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All supplies were brought from Melaka because according to Dampier, the garrison was in "a continual fear of the Malayans, with whom though thwy have a commerce, yet dare they not trsut them so far, as to be ranging about the island in any work of husbandry, or indeed to go far from the Fort for there only they are safe."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Dampier describes an incident during dinner when "the Governer, his guest and some of his officers were seated, but just as they began to fall to, one of the Soldier cried out "Malayans!". Immediately the Governer, without speaking a word, leapt out of one of the windows, to get as soon as he could to the fort. His officers followed, and all the servants that attended were soon in motion. Every one of them took the nearest way, some out of the windows, others out of the doors, leaving the three guests by themselves!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">" They fired several guns to notice to the Malayans that they are ready for them; but none of them came on. Fpr this upproar was occasioned by a Malayan canoe full of armed men that lay skulking under the island, close by the shore; and when a Dutch Boat went out to fish, the Malayans set upon them suddenly and unexpected with their krises and lances, and killing one or two the rest leapt overboard, and got away, for they were close by the shore: and they having no arms were not able to have made any resistance. It was about a mile from the Fort: and being landed, every one of them made what haste he could to the fort, and thr first that arrived was he who cried in the manner, and frightened the Governer from supper."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"We kept good watch all night, having all guns loaded and primed for service. But it rained so hard all the night, that I did not much fear being attacked by any Malayan; being informed by one of our seamen, whom we took in at Malacca, that the Malayans seldom or never make any attack when it rains. The next morning the Dutch sloop weighed, and went to look after the Malayans; but having sailed about the Island, and seeing no enemies they anchored again."</span><br />
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<br />My Agent Globalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09450687053947464619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5607496649054472735.post-40711998945711073732013-11-20T05:30:00.001-08:002015-10-26T00:57:27.862-07:00A Famosa Fort<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have you heard about this historical place before? Some of you might be, I guess. Well, this place that so called A Famosa is located at a historical city in Malacca, Malaysia. It was a fort built by Portuguese after they had defeated Malacca Sultanate in 1511. A Portuguese fleet arrived under a command of Alfonso de Albuquerque had attacked and defeated the armies of the Malacca Sultanate. Moving quickly to consolidate its gain, he had the fortress built around the a natural hill near the sea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A Famosa Fort have 4 towers in which the width of its wall between 2.4 metres to 4.5 metres. Those towers were known as Baluarte San Pedro, Baluerte de las Virgenes, Baluerte Madre de Dios, Baluerte Santo Domingo and Baluerte de Santiago.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In 1583, Malacca had become a city protected by 70 cannons facing to all sides. Nevertheless, in the 17th century, the Fort failed to stop Dutch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A Famosa scouted the city all that staunchly. It helped the Portuguese to fend off all forms of attack. To invade Malacca, the Dutch troops beseige the city for five months, while the trapped residents were forced to eat cats, rats, and in a fairly out a woman takes her baby is dead. Finally, on January 14, 1641, the Dutch stormed through the door Santo Domingo Gate, which before that time had over 7,000 casualties, due to famine, disease and fire.The attack by Dutch were supported by Malays and local people were finally turned the Fort fell to the hands of Dutch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The excessive damage of A Famosa in combat has been repaired while the Porta de Santiago which was the main door was replaced with logo of the Dutch East Indies. After charming the city, the Netherlands repair and modify custom, and put their weapons over the gate which was still preserved until today. At present, the Porta de Santiago, the only Gate that remains in good condition, with engraving "Anno 1670".</span><br />
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