one of Malaysia’s most memorable and significant points in history. National Day shouldn’t be confused with Malaysia Day‚ which is celebrated on September 16 and declared an official public holiday since 2010. Malaysia Day marks the day where Sabah‚ Sarawak‚ Singapore and Malaya had joined together to form the federation of Malaysia‚ although Singapore has since become its own country. This year would be the 55th year that Malaysia celebrates her independence from British rule. However‚ times
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Mat Salleh or his actual name Datu Mat Salleh was a famous warrior who fought against the British rule in Sabah. Mat Salleh originated from the Suluk Paitan ethnic group. His father was Datu Balu who married a girl from the Bajau ethnic group and had four children‚ namely‚ Ali‚ Mat Salleh‚ Badin and Bolong. Mat Salleh’s wife was Dayung Andung who was from the Sultan Sulu’s family and her village was at Penggalaban‚ Paitan. Mat Salleh took over the duties of his father as the village chieftain in
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4. Pulau Redang‚ Perhentian‚ Kapas or Tioman – These east coastal islands are best for snorkeling‚ scuba diving‚ photographing live corals and sunsets! You can also witness turtles laying eggs at sea shore if you are lucky; 5. Sarawak and Sabah – Climb the massive Mt. Kinabalu‚ visit the mythical Borneo where you can see wild Orang-utan and off course‚ taste plenty of fresh and cheap seafood! Off the shore of Tawau is the famous Sipadan “scuba diving heaven” Island; 6. Melaka – The
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INTRODUCTION The Badjao are popularly known as "Sea Gypsies" of the Sulu and Celebes Sea. The name "Badjao" is a Malay-Bornean word which connotes "man of the seas" or Orang-Laut in Bahasa Malayo. Their Sama and Tausug neighbors call them by pejorative names such as Samal Palau (outcast Samal). The badjao call themselves as Samal Laus (Sea Sama). Many badjaos live most of their lives in houseboats‚ which occasionally cluster in moorings near certain strands and beaches‚ so as to do business in nearby
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COMPANY BACKGROUND Green Shipping Sdn. Bhd. beginnings in the shipping business in 1971 with the initial objectives to venture into the shipping industry to provide a regular and efficient supply of vessels for the forestry industry exports from Sabah as well as to support the government’s policy to increase Malaysian participation in the maritime sector. The company has since grown and diversified in their range of services provided with a well strategize approach‚ including a COA with Petronas
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director of Myne Resort is Ouh Mee Lan. 5. Which agencies that enhance the ecological corridor for the Bornean Elephant at the Lower Kinabatangan? The agencies that enhance the ecological corridor for the Borean Elephant at the Lower Kinabatangan are Sabah Wildlife Department and the Borneo Conservation Trust (BCT). 6. What is the hope from Datuk Masidi Manjun with this programme? Datuk Masidi Manjun hopes with this programme‚ it will provide protection for the land from any threats such as encroachments
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ESSAY Word Count 1‚943 words The fall of Singapore occurred on the 15th of February 1942‚ when the Japanese army captured 85‚000 Allied troops‚ including 15‚000 Australians‚ which became a significant moment in Australian history‚ as well as being used to support the characteristics of the ANZAC legend. The fall of Singapore not only impacted the troops in Singapore at the time‚ but also impacted Australia and Britain in World War II by possibly endangering Australia’s safety. Many of the Allied
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Money and politics The monetisation of politics remains a widespread phenomenon in Malaysia. Corruption in Malaysia took deep roots after political parties went aggressively into business during the rule of Mahathir Mohamad. It has seriously impacted democracy and the rights of voters to free and fair elections. Money contributes to the cancer of corruption. "Money can disrupt the democratic principle of fair competition in elections and undermine proper political representation‚" read a 2011
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FIELDTRIP TO BORNEO BIRD FESTIVAL REPORT 1.0 INTRODUCTION On Sunday 7 October 2012 I went on field trip to Kundasang Borneo Bird Festival with my course mate accompanied by Miss Juliana Langgat. Bus arrived at Kolej Kediaman Indah Permai about 7.30am and bus live about 7.45am. The trip took about 2 hours and we arrived at the bottom of Kinabalu Park about 9.00am and wait for shuttle bus to go inside Kinabalu Park. This fieldtrip is one of assessment of Special Event Operation(BE31703) and the purposes
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During the last school holiday‚my family and Iwent to a little known paradise on the Island of Borneo.We spent a wonderful vacation at Tanjung Simpang Mengayau‚a cape in the nothermost tip of Borneo. We met our guide in Kota Kinabalu and he took us by four wheel drive car.And it tooks us about 30 minutes to the cape.The road we took had potholes and was uneven but suprisingly it was a smooth ride because our guide was an exellent driver when it comes on rough road.Mid way on our journey we
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