Rectify black spot at KM15
Saturday January 8, 2011
I AM a frequent visitor to Cameron Highlands and am saddened by the Dec 20 bus tragedy in which 28 people died, the worst in the country.
The horrific tour bus accident along KM15 of the Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands road set many authorities enquiring into the licensing conditions for tour operators and commercial vehicles, the competency of the driver and whether the company complied with the conditions of the permit.
There were calls for a Royal Commission to examine and seek to determine, among other things, whether there was any defect in road design, so it could be improved on.
That stretch of road is a well-known "black spot". The crash occured just 500m from where an express bus plunged into a ravine on Dec 23, 2004, killing 15 people and injuring 17 others.
I would like to point out another "killer stretch", at KM27, a dangerous spot with sharp bends that needs to be rectified before any accident happen.
In view of the coming Chinese New Year and with more tourists planning their holidays up there, prevention is better than cure.
Subsequent to the 2004 crash, the stretch where it occurred was straightened and other road improvements made, but nothing was done at this black spot bend at KM15.
Coming down from Cameron Highlands, this black spot begins on a relatively straight road but with a very steep gradient and continues into a very sharp bend.
Following the 2004 accident, concrete dividers were erected, but these had not reduced the number of accidents on that spot.
This black spot can be improved upon by widening the sharp bend, similar to what was done following the 2004 horror. The authorities should improve this stretch to prevent more lives being lost.
On Dec 27, I saw workers at the black spot putting a fresh layer of paint on the concrete divider even though parts of it were yet to be replaced.
Mohd Al Asri Hasan
Parit, Perak.
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Mossy Forest in Batu Gangan Forest Reserve
New route in Sungai Koyan makes destination easily accesible
Story and photos by Nik Naizi Husin
Saturday December 25, 2010
CAMERON HIGHLANDS: Most visitors here are not aware of a mossy forest located in the Batu Gangan Forest Reserve.
This natural attraction, believed to be more than 200,000 years old, is nicknamed 'Lord of the Rings Forest' and 'Fantasy Forest' by local tourist guides.
Tourism Malaysia Pahang had recently organised a familiarisation trip for 60 people comprising travel and tour operators, hoteliers, media as well state tourism officers from Terengganu, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
The trip also included visits in homestay villages in Kampung Kuala Medang, Lipis and Kampung Sungai Pasu, Raub.
Story and photos by Nik Naizi Husin
Saturday December 25, 2010
CAMERON HIGHLANDS: Most visitors here are not aware of a mossy forest located in the Batu Gangan Forest Reserve.
This natural attraction, believed to be more than 200,000 years old, is nicknamed 'Lord of the Rings Forest' and 'Fantasy Forest' by local tourist guides.
Tourism Malaysia Pahang had recently organised a familiarisation trip for 60 people comprising travel and tour operators, hoteliers, media as well state tourism officers from Terengganu, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Challenging trek: The difficulties when trekking in the forest
The trip also included visits in homestay villages in Kampung Kuala Medang, Lipis and Kampung Sungai Pasu, Raub.
Something Humorous, how can forget...?
All systems go
Saturday December 25, 2010
We love Cameron Highlands and have been there a couple of times on family holidays.
The last time we were there, we drove up to see one of the tea plantations. When it was time to go home, my son and I got in the front seat. My wife put my daughter (then four years old) at the back, and when the door slammed shut, I drove off.
As I was driving off, I heard shouting. Looking into the side and rear mirror, I couldn’t see anything. As we drove down from the tea plantation, my eight-year-old suddenly said, “Pa, mummy not in the car!”
Shocked, I turned around, and sure enough, she was nowhere in sight. I quickly made a U-turn and went back up again and there she was walking down the slope.
We did not know whether to be angry or to laugh. It was a mixture of both emotions. What happened was my wife closed the door after putting our little girl in the back and was walking to the other side when I drove off!
We still have a good laugh about the incident. It was still a great holiday despite my leaving my wife behind.
Chor Ming Chong
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Saturday December 25, 2010
We love Cameron Highlands and have been there a couple of times on family holidays.
The last time we were there, we drove up to see one of the tea plantations. When it was time to go home, my son and I got in the front seat. My wife put my daughter (then four years old) at the back, and when the door slammed shut, I drove off.
As I was driving off, I heard shouting. Looking into the side and rear mirror, I couldn’t see anything. As we drove down from the tea plantation, my eight-year-old suddenly said, “Pa, mummy not in the car!”
Shocked, I turned around, and sure enough, she was nowhere in sight. I quickly made a U-turn and went back up again and there she was walking down the slope.
We did not know whether to be angry or to laugh. It was a mixture of both emotions. What happened was my wife closed the door after putting our little girl in the back and was walking to the other side when I drove off!
We still have a good laugh about the incident. It was still a great holiday despite my leaving my wife behind.
Chor Ming Chong
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Monday, December 20, 2010
Cameron Highlands Bus Tragedy
27 killed as tour bus overturns in Cameron Highlands (Update 5)
By Chan Li Leen, Ivan Loh, P.Aruna & Kahirul Ashraf Kammed
Published: Monday December 20, 2010 MYT 1:42:00 PM
Updated: Monday December 20, 2010 MYT 9:55:04 PM
IPOH: Twenty-seven passengers of a tour bus were killed after the vehicle hit a divider and overturned on its way down from Cameron Highlands Monday.
Twenty-two died at the scene of the accident and five at the Raja Permaisuri hospital here. Another 10 injured, four of whom are men, were being treated at the hospital. Two of the men were said to be in critical condition.
This is believed to be the worst road accident in the nation's history.
Those killed were two Malaysians and 25 Thai nationals. The bus had 37 passengers onboard, 34 of them Thai tourists.
According to Perak state deputy CPO SAC Datuk Zakaria Yusof, the cause of the accident could have been speeding or brake failure.
By Chan Li Leen, Ivan Loh, P.Aruna & Kahirul Ashraf Kammed
Published: Monday December 20, 2010 MYT 1:42:00 PM
Updated: Monday December 20, 2010 MYT 9:55:04 PM
IPOH: Twenty-seven passengers of a tour bus were killed after the vehicle hit a divider and overturned on its way down from Cameron Highlands Monday.
Twenty-two died at the scene of the accident and five at the Raja Permaisuri hospital here. Another 10 injured, four of whom are men, were being treated at the hospital. Two of the men were said to be in critical condition.
This is believed to be the worst road accident in the nation's history.
Those killed were two Malaysians and 25 Thai nationals. The bus had 37 passengers onboard, 34 of them Thai tourists.
According to Perak state deputy CPO SAC Datuk Zakaria Yusof, the cause of the accident could have been speeding or brake failure.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
YTL Cameron Highlands Resort Christmas
Walk along jungle trail part of Xmas at Cameron Highlands Resort
Wednesday December 8, 2010
TRADITION plays an important role in any festive season and Christmas is no different. This year, a group of media representatives and celebrities were given the opportunity to join in the celebrations, albeit a bit early, at YTL's Cameron Highlands Resort.
On Nov 20, legendary shoemaker Datuk Jimmy Choo hit the switch to light up the Christmas trees at the hotel and mark the beginning of the Christmas season up in the clouds.
The resort and its surroundings have been festively decorated and, with the flick of the switch, a spectacular display of lights burst into view, creating a magical display in the foggy evening.
YTL Hotels and Resorts executive vice-president Laurent Myter invited those present to sample some of the resort's Christmas delicacies before inviting them to join in the carolling by a crackling fireplace.
Wednesday December 8, 2010
TRADITION plays an important role in any festive season and Christmas is no different. This year, a group of media representatives and celebrities were given the opportunity to join in the celebrations, albeit a bit early, at YTL's Cameron Highlands Resort.
On Nov 20, legendary shoemaker Datuk Jimmy Choo hit the switch to light up the Christmas trees at the hotel and mark the beginning of the Christmas season up in the clouds.
The resort and its surroundings have been festively decorated and, with the flick of the switch, a spectacular display of lights burst into view, creating a magical display in the foggy evening.
All lit up: Visitors to Cameron Highlands will not miss these beautifullly litted X'mas trees at the YTL Resort in conjunction with Christmas.
YTL Hotels and Resorts executive vice-president Laurent Myter invited those present to sample some of the resort's Christmas delicacies before inviting them to join in the carolling by a crackling fireplace.
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Learning about flora and fauna with YTL Cameron Highlands Resort
Learning about flora and fauna in Cameron Highlands
Thursday December 2, 2010
TRADITION plays an important role in any festive season and Christmas is no different. This year, a group of media representatives and celebrities were given the opportunity to join in the celebrations, albeit a bit early, at YTL’s Cameron Highlands Resort.
On Nov 20, legendary shoemaker Datuk Jimmy Choo hit the switch to light up the Christmas trees at the hotel and mark the beginning of the Christmas season up in the clouds.
The resort and its surroundings have been festively decorated and, with the flick of the switch, a spectacular display of lights burst into view, creating a magical display in the foggy evening.
YTL Hotels and Resorts executive vice-president Laurent Myter invited those present to sample some of the resort’s Christmas delicacies before inviting them to join in the carolling by a crackling fireplace.
Thursday December 2, 2010
TRADITION plays an important role in any festive season and Christmas is no different. This year, a group of media representatives and celebrities were given the opportunity to join in the celebrations, albeit a bit early, at YTL’s Cameron Highlands Resort.
On Nov 20, legendary shoemaker Datuk Jimmy Choo hit the switch to light up the Christmas trees at the hotel and mark the beginning of the Christmas season up in the clouds.
The resort and its surroundings have been festively decorated and, with the flick of the switch, a spectacular display of lights burst into view, creating a magical display in the foggy evening.
Informative: Madi explaining about wild flora and fauna to members of the media and guests.
YTL Hotels and Resorts executive vice-president Laurent Myter invited those present to sample some of the resort’s Christmas delicacies before inviting them to join in the carolling by a crackling fireplace.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Step In Farm CH Vegetable Farm
Picking fresh vegetables
By Simon Khoo
Thursday November 11, 2010
VISITORS to Cameron Highlands in Pahang would probably end up plucking strawberries and tea leaves at the plantation and farms here.
But few are aware that there is a plantation along the foothill which offers visitors an opportunity to harvest fresh produce themselves.
The farm, which is aptly named - Step In CH - is managed by farmer Lim Yoke Fan.
By Simon Khoo
Thursday November 11, 2010
VISITORS to Cameron Highlands in Pahang would probably end up plucking strawberries and tea leaves at the plantation and farms here.
But few are aware that there is a plantation along the foothill which offers visitors an opportunity to harvest fresh produce themselves.
Colourful: Some of the cactuses available for sale at the plantation.
The farm, which is aptly named - Step In CH - is managed by farmer Lim Yoke Fan.
Monday, November 08, 2010
Tourism Pahang
Tourism in Pahang set to attract more visitors from Singapore
By Nik Naizi Husin
Monday November 8, 2010
SOME two million Singaporeans visited Pahang last year and the state has targeted an additional one milllion visitors from the island republic this year.
Pahang Tourism, Arts, Heritage, Women's and Family Development Committee chairman Datuk Shafik Fauzan Sharif said he is optimistic that the target would be achieved.
The state tourism agencies, he said, have played their role in promoting Pahang to the world and there would be more efforts from them to boost the industry.
Currently, Pahang's main attractions which including Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Bukit Fraser, Tioman Island, Taman Negara and National Elephant Conservation Centre in Kuala Gandah have been the catalysts for visitation from tourists all over the world.
By Nik Naizi Husin
Monday November 8, 2010
SOME two million Singaporeans visited Pahang last year and the state has targeted an additional one milllion visitors from the island republic this year.
Pahang Tourism, Arts, Heritage, Women's and Family Development Committee chairman Datuk Shafik Fauzan Sharif said he is optimistic that the target would be achieved.
The state tourism agencies, he said, have played their role in promoting Pahang to the world and there would be more efforts from them to boost the industry.
Welcome dance: Traditional dancers from the State Secretary Office, Kuantan, performing the "ulek Mayang" dance to welcome the Singapore travel agents and operators
Currently, Pahang's main attractions which including Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Bukit Fraser, Tioman Island, Taman Negara and National Elephant Conservation Centre in Kuala Gandah have been the catalysts for visitation from tourists all over the world.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Waste incinerator in Cameron Highlands
Not all welcome waste incinerator in Cameron Highlands
Tuesday November 2, 2010
FOR years, trash has been tipped over hill slopes at Cameron Highlands, marring the montane landscape and fouling up streams. Now, a waste incinerator has been built to deal with the waste. But not everyone welcomes the plant located on the existing dump in Kampung Raja.
They fear the health and environmental effects, as well as the project cost. Some say information on the project was not forthcoming.
“There was only one briefing for residents sometime in 2008. We had asked for more details then but no news came, and suddenly the plant was being built,” says Ramakrishnan Ramasamy, president of local NGO, Reach.
Suresh Kumar, branch secretary of Parti Sosialis Malaysia, says residents were only told of the positive effects of the incinerator – that there would be no smells and no polluting dump – but not of the risks of foul emissions. He says any possible pollution from the incinerator is especially of concern in Cameron Highlands because of the large farming areas.
Our lamentable track record in operating and maintaining trash incinerators further fuels anti-incinerator sentiments.
“Incinerators built previously were all abandoned due to the high cost of running them. They also had EIAs (Environmental Impact Assessment) then and still ended up as white elephants,” says Suresh.
A recycling scheme started by Reach three years ago has expanded to include five collection centres. Other vendors are also picking up recyclables. Hence, Ramasamy foresees a decline in trash volumes, which will ultimately affect the running of the incinerator. He says the Agricultural Department is also encouraging farmers to compost green waste.
“If all this (recycling and composting) have been given a chance and don’t work, then we can consider incineration. Incinerators should be the last choice,” says Ramasamy.--The StarNews
Tuesday November 2, 2010
FOR years, trash has been tipped over hill slopes at Cameron Highlands, marring the montane landscape and fouling up streams. Now, a waste incinerator has been built to deal with the waste. But not everyone welcomes the plant located on the existing dump in Kampung Raja.
They fear the health and environmental effects, as well as the project cost. Some say information on the project was not forthcoming.
“There was only one briefing for residents sometime in 2008. We had asked for more details then but no news came, and suddenly the plant was being built,” says Ramakrishnan Ramasamy, president of local NGO, Reach.
Suresh Kumar, branch secretary of Parti Sosialis Malaysia, says residents were only told of the positive effects of the incinerator – that there would be no smells and no polluting dump – but not of the risks of foul emissions. He says any possible pollution from the incinerator is especially of concern in Cameron Highlands because of the large farming areas.
Our lamentable track record in operating and maintaining trash incinerators further fuels anti-incinerator sentiments.
“Incinerators built previously were all abandoned due to the high cost of running them. They also had EIAs (Environmental Impact Assessment) then and still ended up as white elephants,” says Suresh.
A recycling scheme started by Reach three years ago has expanded to include five collection centres. Other vendors are also picking up recyclables. Hence, Ramasamy foresees a decline in trash volumes, which will ultimately affect the running of the incinerator. He says the Agricultural Department is also encouraging farmers to compost green waste.
“If all this (recycling and composting) have been given a chance and don’t work, then we can consider incineration. Incinerators should be the last choice,” says Ramasamy.--The StarNews
Hazardous Cameron Highland farms
Hazardous highland farms
By Simon Khoo
Tuesday November 2, 2010
CAMERON HIGHLANDS: It is estimated that half the vegetable farms here do not adhere to the standard chemical management practices as required under the law, said Occupation Safety and Health Department (DOSH) director-general Datuk Dr Johari Basri.
The conclusion was based on a field laboratory study conducted by Perak DOSH officers who randomly interviewed 45 farm workers in the highland, he added.
“During a basic occupational health check conducted in August, 46% of the respondents were found to experience backache, 16% suffer skin ailments and 8% have hearing problems.
“This is due to manual handling activities in the farms, exposure to hazardous chemicals and sound of heavy machinery.
“As such, our main aim now is to create an awareness on the need for farm operators to follow guidelines required by law,” he told The Star here.
Dr Johari said that under the Occupation Safety and Health Act 1994, action could be taken against the offenders for failing to comply with the requirements.
He said those found guilty could be fined up to RM50,000 or a maximum of three years’ jail, or both.
“We will not be too overzealous in enforcing the law as this is still something relatively new for farm operators.
“We want them to be aware of the need to follow these guidelines strictly before we start taking stern action in a year or two,” he said.
Dr Johari added that among the reasons given by farm operators for their failure to meet the regulations were lack of knowledge, communications barriers, costly protective equipments such as eye masks and respirators and that their farms were operating in a small scale.
He said several more studies would be conducted by his officers at other plantations in Johor, Sabah and Sarawak, padi farming in Sekinchan and also tea plantations here to compile more data. -- The Star News
By Simon Khoo
Tuesday November 2, 2010
CAMERON HIGHLANDS: It is estimated that half the vegetable farms here do not adhere to the standard chemical management practices as required under the law, said Occupation Safety and Health Department (DOSH) director-general Datuk Dr Johari Basri.
The conclusion was based on a field laboratory study conducted by Perak DOSH officers who randomly interviewed 45 farm workers in the highland, he added.
“During a basic occupational health check conducted in August, 46% of the respondents were found to experience backache, 16% suffer skin ailments and 8% have hearing problems.
“This is due to manual handling activities in the farms, exposure to hazardous chemicals and sound of heavy machinery.
“As such, our main aim now is to create an awareness on the need for farm operators to follow guidelines required by law,” he told The Star here.
Dr Johari said that under the Occupation Safety and Health Act 1994, action could be taken against the offenders for failing to comply with the requirements.
He said those found guilty could be fined up to RM50,000 or a maximum of three years’ jail, or both.
“We will not be too overzealous in enforcing the law as this is still something relatively new for farm operators.
“We want them to be aware of the need to follow these guidelines strictly before we start taking stern action in a year or two,” he said.
Dr Johari added that among the reasons given by farm operators for their failure to meet the regulations were lack of knowledge, communications barriers, costly protective equipments such as eye masks and respirators and that their farms were operating in a small scale.
He said several more studies would be conducted by his officers at other plantations in Johor, Sabah and Sarawak, padi farming in Sekinchan and also tea plantations here to compile more data. -- The Star News
Monday, November 01, 2010
Govt help local estate workers own houses
Govt allocates RM50mil to help local estate workers own houses
By Simon Khoo
Monday November 1, 2010
CAMERON HIGHLANDS: The Government has allocated RM50mil to help local estate workers to own a house before they retired, Deputy Human Resources Minister Senator Datuk Maznah Mazlan said.
Maznah said the allocation was provided for under the 10th Malaysia Plan and would be managed by Bank Simpanan Nasional.
"Presently, many locals are staying in quarters provided by their employers while still under employment.
By Simon Khoo
Monday November 1, 2010
CAMERON HIGHLANDS: The Government has allocated RM50mil to help local estate workers to own a house before they retired, Deputy Human Resources Minister Senator Datuk Maznah Mazlan said.
Maznah said the allocation was provided for under the 10th Malaysia Plan and would be managed by Bank Simpanan Nasional.
"Presently, many locals are staying in quarters provided by their employers while still under employment.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Too much pesticides in Vegetables
'Stop excessive use of pesticides'
Tuesday October 26, 2010
CAMERON HIGHLANDS: Farmers here are advised not to go overboard when using pesticides to ensure their produce continues to be in demand.
"Excessive use of pesticides will affect the good name of Cameron Highlands as a major vegetable producer.
"It will also affect the confidence of importers," said Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Chua Tee Yong.
He also advised the farmers to protect their health.
"There have been reports that some farmers have died due to the excessive use of pesticides," he told reporters after opening the national-level Good Agricultural Practice Campaign here yesterday.
He was commenting on the opening speech by agriculture director-general Datuk Roseley Khalid earlier, who said a campaign had been launched to educate farmers on the use of pesticides.
Roseley said the campaign was launched in Cameron Highlands because there had been many reports that farmers here were not prudent when using pesticides for their crops.
Chua also called on state governments to communicate regularly with farmers, to give them confidence and security to invest in upgrading their farms.
"One of the reasons why farmers use a lot of pesticides for their crops is because the land lease on their temporary occupation licence is short.
"So they use pesticides to increase their production and maximise their output within the given lease time," he said.
In his speech earlier, Chua said he was confident the campaign would create awareness to farmers about the importance of good agricultural practices. --The Star News
Tuesday October 26, 2010
CAMERON HIGHLANDS: Farmers here are advised not to go overboard when using pesticides to ensure their produce continues to be in demand.
"Excessive use of pesticides will affect the good name of Cameron Highlands as a major vegetable producer.
"It will also affect the confidence of importers," said Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Chua Tee Yong.
He also advised the farmers to protect their health.
"There have been reports that some farmers have died due to the excessive use of pesticides," he told reporters after opening the national-level Good Agricultural Practice Campaign here yesterday.
He was commenting on the opening speech by agriculture director-general Datuk Roseley Khalid earlier, who said a campaign had been launched to educate farmers on the use of pesticides.
Roseley said the campaign was launched in Cameron Highlands because there had been many reports that farmers here were not prudent when using pesticides for their crops.
Chua also called on state governments to communicate regularly with farmers, to give them confidence and security to invest in upgrading their farms.
"One of the reasons why farmers use a lot of pesticides for their crops is because the land lease on their temporary occupation licence is short.
"So they use pesticides to increase their production and maximise their output within the given lease time," he said.
In his speech earlier, Chua said he was confident the campaign would create awareness to farmers about the importance of good agricultural practices. --The Star News
Developing Cameron Highlands High Tech Farms
488ha of high-tech farms to be developed
Tuesday October 26, 2010
A TOTAL of 488ha of high-tech farms will be developed in Lojing and Cameron Highlands in efforts to increase production of quality fruit and vegetables bound for premium markets.
Four agriculture parks and a modern farming park will also be producing tropical fruits, while 9,000ha of an oil palm plantation owned by a government-linked company have been identified for intercropping of bananas and pineapples during the first three years of the oil palm replanting period.
These efforts are part of the Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Ministry’s efforts to tap into premium markets, one of four projects identified to achieve the goal of transitioning from agriculture to agribusiness under the Economic Transformation Plan (ETP).
The project aims to upgrade the capabilities of farmers to produce quality fresh produce that meet food safety standards of the premium European and Middle Eastern markets and reap the fruits of the growing global market for premium foods.
Limited compliance to global food safety standards, among other issues, have hampered efforts of producers to tap into demands for fresh produce for premium markets despite the nation’s ideal location and weather for growing tropical fruit as well as temperate crops in the highland areas.
The core crops that will be produced for export are the premium varieties of tropical fruit such as eksotica papaya, pineapple, rock melon, starfruit, jackfruit, banana, tomato, capsicum and lettuce.
Produce exported as premium products would command a higher price and could earn farmers a monthly income of about RM4,500 per hectare.
It is also estimated the project would contribute RM1.6bil to the gross national income and create 9,100 jobs in 2020. -- The Star News
Tuesday October 26, 2010
A TOTAL of 488ha of high-tech farms will be developed in Lojing and Cameron Highlands in efforts to increase production of quality fruit and vegetables bound for premium markets.
Four agriculture parks and a modern farming park will also be producing tropical fruits, while 9,000ha of an oil palm plantation owned by a government-linked company have been identified for intercropping of bananas and pineapples during the first three years of the oil palm replanting period.
These efforts are part of the Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Ministry’s efforts to tap into premium markets, one of four projects identified to achieve the goal of transitioning from agriculture to agribusiness under the Economic Transformation Plan (ETP).
The project aims to upgrade the capabilities of farmers to produce quality fresh produce that meet food safety standards of the premium European and Middle Eastern markets and reap the fruits of the growing global market for premium foods.
Limited compliance to global food safety standards, among other issues, have hampered efforts of producers to tap into demands for fresh produce for premium markets despite the nation’s ideal location and weather for growing tropical fruit as well as temperate crops in the highland areas.
The core crops that will be produced for export are the premium varieties of tropical fruit such as eksotica papaya, pineapple, rock melon, starfruit, jackfruit, banana, tomato, capsicum and lettuce.
Produce exported as premium products would command a higher price and could earn farmers a monthly income of about RM4,500 per hectare.
It is also estimated the project would contribute RM1.6bil to the gross national income and create 9,100 jobs in 2020. -- The Star News
Monday, October 18, 2010
Food from Organic Farming
Some interesting information about food from organic farming. Is this a healthier choice? Some would think so. However organic vegetables tend to be more expensive and could burn a hole in your pocket in your quest to have a healthier lifestyle. And for me? Give and take, because organic food are expensive so I don't indulge in it so much. - Jan.
Watch what you eat
By Andrew Sia
Monday October 18, 2010
World Food Day is observed on Oct 16. It provides an opportune time to take a closer look at what we tuck into daily.
OH no, not another preachy health food article!" A common reaction during our invincible youth, when we are free to eat whatever we want as it seems nothing will stop us from living forever – into an unimaginably ancient age at least.
But, as this writer discovered, the steady march of time reaps a harvest of little niggly aches and pains, spells of low energy and ominous head-shaking from doctors reading cholesterol test levels.
I, too, once believed that organic food was an over-priced indulgence of health freaks. But then I discovered that I felt more energetic because it digested well in my body, whereas some of the char koay teow or oily curry seemed to sit forever in my stomach, causing post-lunch lethargy.
Being a fussy foodie used to the wonderful flavours of Malaysian food, I was worried that healthy food was, well, bland. And I could not believe that organic vegetarian food could be so tasty until I had tried the buffet at GK Organic Farm near Bangi, Selangor.
Watch what you eat
By Andrew Sia
Monday October 18, 2010
World Food Day is observed on Oct 16. It provides an opportune time to take a closer look at what we tuck into daily.
OH no, not another preachy health food article!" A common reaction during our invincible youth, when we are free to eat whatever we want as it seems nothing will stop us from living forever – into an unimaginably ancient age at least.
But, as this writer discovered, the steady march of time reaps a harvest of little niggly aches and pains, spells of low energy and ominous head-shaking from doctors reading cholesterol test levels.
I, too, once believed that organic food was an over-priced indulgence of health freaks. But then I discovered that I felt more energetic because it digested well in my body, whereas some of the char koay teow or oily curry seemed to sit forever in my stomach, causing post-lunch lethargy.
Being a fussy foodie used to the wonderful flavours of Malaysian food, I was worried that healthy food was, well, bland. And I could not believe that organic vegetarian food could be so tasty until I had tried the buffet at GK Organic Farm near Bangi, Selangor.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Cameron Highlands Gua Musang Road Needs Lights
Gua Musang-Cameron Highlands road needs lights
Friday October 15, 2010
Gua Musang in Kelantan is only about a 90-minute drive from Cameron Highlands. The journey of about 100km is truly enjoyable if you are travelling during the day. The cool breeze and greenery plus those Orang Asli settlements on both sides of the road give you a pleasant feeling and an experience of what eco-tourism is all about.
Nowadays, more local and foreign tourists are using this road to travel between Gua Musang and Cameron Highlands as this is the shortest way and also easiest to get to the North-South Expressway at Simpang Pulai.
Friday October 15, 2010
Gua Musang in Kelantan is only about a 90-minute drive from Cameron Highlands. The journey of about 100km is truly enjoyable if you are travelling during the day. The cool breeze and greenery plus those Orang Asli settlements on both sides of the road give you a pleasant feeling and an experience of what eco-tourism is all about.
Nowadays, more local and foreign tourists are using this road to travel between Gua Musang and Cameron Highlands as this is the shortest way and also easiest to get to the North-South Expressway at Simpang Pulai.
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