Endau Rompin National Park

I went to the Endau Rompin National Park recently.

As it is only accessible by using four wheel drive, one must own one, borrow from a friend or hire from the National Park office at Kahang, about 20 km from Kluang town.

Among the attractions which intrigue me are the giant bird, hornbill, pitcher plant and waterfalls.

There are some 253 types of birds recorded and 179 species of butterflies which can be found here.

I opted to stay in a chalet next to the Visitor Centre. The compound is surrounded by ancient tropical rainforest where sound of cicada could be heard the whole day. The only drawback here is that there are mosquitoes. Much to my great shock was that there are banners warning the people especially the aborigines on the danger of malaria.

The aborigines are staying in a village called Kampung Peta. The visitors may try the blowpipe and buy handicraft including the famous "asli puzzle". There is one sundry shop in the village.

There is a jetty in the Kampung Peta where one may travel by boat to Kuala Jasin. This is the reference point to many intresting places like Janing Barat and waterfalls. Visitor may camp at Kuala Jasin.

Wild elephant could be spotted near the Visitor Complex. A photo outside the Visitor Complex office showed a tiger straying at the other of the river. Hence it is advisible to hire a guide to bring you around as he know the way to avoid these animals.

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Finger Cot

I come across the finger cot when a friend brought a sample and showed to me. He explained to me that in manufacturing industry where sensitive item like CD,DVD, LCD need to be handled with care and free of skin salt, finger cots are essential items.

The finger cot has to be thrown away once taken off your finger; you have to wear new finger cots.

There are many types of finger cots in the market. There are cotton finger cot, nitrile finger cot, nylon finger cot and latex finger cot.

Latex finger cot are comfortable, flexible and long lasting.

Since latex has to be tapped from rubber tree, the source of latex is limited to tropical countries like Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Malaysia nowadays is the importer of latex as opposed to latex exporter previously.
Some may feel sad learning about this fact. However, economically Malaysia still gains because of natural rubber dipped products and rubber wood furnitures.

This article is posted by Chai Yong from http://www.the-finger-cot.com which is about Banyan Finger Cot.

Johor Old Temple

The last 14 of February 2009 was a Valentine's Day. It also coincided with an auspicios day of the Johor Old Temple whereby the images of the deities were transferred out of the temple and put to chingay procession.

I happened to be on the spot just in front of the Johor Old Temple. There were many worshippers carrying joysticks waiting for the images of the 5 deities being transferred out of the temple.

After hearing the sound of whistle and shout inside the temple, the first image of deity was transferred out. The worshippers and audience clapped their hands and shouted in exitement. It followed by the images of the other 4 deities.

One specific act performed by the carriers of the images of deities was that the images of deities riding on the sedan chairs were swung left and right many times along the procession to the Resting Temple about 3 km away.

This tradition has been conducted since 100 years ago.

As the Johor Old Temple witnesses the growth of Johor Bahru, the celebration is very meaningful to Johor Bahru Chinese until they claim that the Chinese New Year is not over until the Chingay Procession.

This post is written by Chai Yong of http://www.temasekmap.com which is about an ebook Travel Guide of Singapore Batam Bintan and Johor. You may obtain map of Johor & Johor Bahru and Travel Guide of Johor by visiting the website.

Resorts World at Sentosa - Milestones

Resorts World at Sentosa has achieved plenty of milestones for the Year 2008.

In January 2008, Resorts World began construction of a new vehicular bridge, linking with mainland Singapore to ease traffic for visitors to the mega resort in 2010. The bridge was awarded to an Australian contractor McConnell Dowell. The bridge has been scheduled to be completed in June 2009.

Resorts World secured a S$4 billion credit syndication for its resort development in April 2008.

In the same month, Resorts World awarded its largest superstructure contract to a joint venture company i.e. Kajima-Tiong Seng Joint Venture. The company is responsible for the development of Hotel Michael, Festive Hotel, Maxims Residences, the casino and the FestiveWalk.

In May, Resorts World launched it multi-million dollar RWS Marine Life Fund and announced its no shark fin policy on menu across the resort premises. The purpose of the fund is to nurture marine life and to sponsor marine conservation scientists on research and education.

In July 2007, Resorts World opened its 5-storey temporary office. A year later, the number of staff has exceeded 200. This shows the rapid progress of works on site.

A Chinese contractor i.e. China Jingye Engineering Corporation Limited (Singapore Branch) was awarded a S$705 milllion contract on the Universal Studios Singapore. This company was the contractor of the Bird Nest for 2008 Olympics.

In August 2008, 4 tunnels leading to Resorts World underground carpacks were completed. Its height can accommodate a double-decker bus. During construction, these tunnels will be used as an access route by vehicles and workers to the worksite.

In September 2008, Resorts World unveiled its logo with a tag "A million moments, one world". The logo forms a branding strategy introducing itself to a global audience.

In October 2008, the outline that will house the Revenge of Mummy thrill ride was completed.

Posted by Chai Yong of http://www.temasekmap.com which is about an ebook "Travel Guide of Singapore, Batam, Bintan and Johor" and related maps.

Desaru Impian

Recently I went to Desaru, a place I did not visit for years after I left a company who developed a prestigious project-Desaru Impian.

The developer was wound-up after it failed to pay its owners and contractor during the 1997 crisis.

Desaru Impian is located next to the entrance portal of Desaru resorts area. It is the first resort in the array of resorts along the coastal line.

The resort was constructed between 1995 and 1997. It received overwhelming response from investors in Malaysia and Singapore then. It offered 10% guaranteed return for lease back to the Developer which managed it under a time sharing scheme.

The resort consisted of 2 U-shaped blocks with 793 units of guestrooms. There was a clubhouse complete with swimming pool and pool bar, a cache for children, souvenir shops and mini zoo by the seaside. A theme park was created in between the U-shape of Block A with lazy river, carousel, train ride and nice landscaping.

This resort has nostalgic value to me because I was the person in charge of its construction. I stopped by the new entrance to have a chat with the security guard. I was told that a developer from Kuala Lumpur has bought it. It intends to reopen the resort by end of this year.

I shall see whether the reopening can be materialized.

Posted by Chai Yong of http://www.temasekmap.com which is about a Travel Guide of Singapore, Batam, Bintan and Johor.

2008 Formula One Singtel Singapore Grand Prix

Singapore managed to convince Formula One management, despite strong objection from Malaysia, to organize the first street race in Asia. Furthermore, this event is to be held at night.

As the event is just around the corner i.e. 26 - 28 September 2008, preparation is being drumed up at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. It is unprecedented as nearly 1,500projectors will be used to illuminate the entire track of the night race. See photo on the preparation work.

The distance of the street circuit is 5.067 km. It offers multiple overtaking opportunities to the racers.

This Formula One Grand Prix will definitely boost Singapore tourist industry. Formula One fans from all over the world will flock in during the event. Singapore has prepared other events beside Formula One to tap this great opportunity. There will be Singapore Biennale, Bulgari Collection, Singapore River Festival, Singapore Motor Show, Diana Krall Live In Concert from 20 September to 5 October 2008.

This article is posted by Chai Yong from http://www.temasekmap.com which is about an ebook "Travel Guide of Singapore Batam Bintan Johor" and related maps.

Sentosa - An Update of IR

I have the honour to participate in the development of the Resorts World at Sentosa, one of the 2 integrated resorts of Singapore.

I took a cab from Harbour Front to the site this afternoon. When the cab turned into the road beside the Vivo City to Sentosa, I said to myself that next time I could walk to the project site. When I reached the project site, I was told that nobody is supposed to walk in that road. A fine of S$5000 will be imposed on anyone who does so.

The project now is in full swing with all sorts of activities going with full force. The development is scheduled to complete by early 2010.

The Resorts World at Sentosa will definitely inject new life into the island which has been developed since 1970.

One has to admire the determination of Singapore government to develop the 2 integrated resorts i.e. Resorts World at Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands because it created much controversy among the Singaporean due to the casino component in the development. The government know that the regional competition in tourism industry like Genting Highland, Macau is too keen to be ignored.

This post is written by Chai Yong from http://www.temasekmap.com which is about an ebook "Travel Guide of Singapore, Batam, Bintan and Johor" and related maps.