Langkawi

I went to Langkawi due to the Ministry's course that i have to attend. I came here with Nirmal, Azrin and Juzilawati. During the course, we took some time to experience the Cable Car and the Skybridge which located in Gunung Machincang.

Then, after we completed the course, the rest of them went straight back to KL. As for me, i made the decision to explore the Kilim River Geopark alone by myself. 

Once i reached at the jetty, one of the jetty staff guided me to the boat and started its engine.

First, the Mangrove Sightseeing. Subhanallah...it was really astounding. I feel like being in the Amazon River even though i've never been there.

 

Next, eagle feeding time.

After that, exploring the Geoforest.

Then, i was really excited to enter the Crocodile Cave.

The final tour was the Bat Cave.

It was really a worth-it experience.

Beijing

It was a seminar on China-ASEAN Macroeconomy..and it was my first time experience in beijing. I was really excited coz it was my first autumn/winter time experience.

Wargghhh....

Day One

Was i nervous?

 ..of course..i have to present a topic on Malaysian Economy and unfortunately i was one of the youngest participants in this seminar (hadooii). But, Alhamdulillah..i managed to present it. 

 

After the presentation, i was so excited to take pictures here and there (..well..first time gi negara sejuk banget).

Later that day, the secretariat took us to the restaurant n i only asked for a large portion of fruits. During this seminar, i was so fortunate to have 2 good Singaporean friends..Malcolm and Phillip. They really took care of me especially regarding the food. They would always check first on what's inside the food and whether i could eat it or not. Thanks guys.

 

Day Two

After the seminar session for that day ended, the secretariat brought us to the Beijing's Antique Street. It was quite interesting but nothing for me to shop...not here. During dinner, they took us to another unique and beautiful restaurant.

Day Three

Then, the next day...after 3 hours bus journey from Beijing, the secretariat introduced us to Tianjin city.

Day Four

Yeay..it was 'Tour Beijing' time. The secretariat was so generous to bring us to some of the interesting places in Beijing.

First..it was the Forbidden City.

Then..the Ming Tomb

Last but not least..the best among the best..The famous Great Wall. The first time when i set my eyes on this famous wall..i was so speechless. I was so happy coz together with Malcolm & Phillip..we successfully reached the highest peak of the wall.

Day Five

It was the last day of the seminar and after we wrapped up the session, the secretariat took us to BeiHai Park.

After that, along with my new friends, Malcolm & Phillip..we went to Xidan Street to buy some last minute souveniers. Here..me..waiting in the subway.

Day Six

Then..time to go home..home sweet Malaysia home.

Kuala Terengganu - Mencandat Sotong

I still remember that it was a retreat with my previous ministry, and the most exciting activity that we did during the retreat was 'Mencandat Sotong'.

What i remember about this exciting experience was that i was in the fisherman's big boat and we went to the middle of the sea. At that point of time, i thought of the scenes from the film 'Perfect Storm' because the wave was really huge and it was kind of scary. 

I managed to 'candat' a few squid after so many failed attempt to catch it. Well...it wasn't an easy task to candat sotong wokehhh. The squid was really sweet and fresh, just right after the fishermen fried it inside the boat. What an exciting experience.