Baju Melayu

Baju Melayu is the traditional outfit for Malay men. The name actually means "Malay shirt" but is a full suit comprising three parts. The first is a long-sleeve shirt, of silk, or cotton, or a mixture of cotton and polyester. The shirt is usually of a single colour without pattern with a raised collar called cekak musang (fox's lease). Next comes a pair of long pants, of the same material as the shirt. The third piece of the outfit is a piece of cloth called samping wrapped around and folded over the waist. The wearer may also wear a headgear in the form of a songkok to complete the ensemble.

In highly formal occasions, such as an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, a black Baju Melayu with a black samping embroided with gold thread is the required attired. It is also the attire that Malaysian ambassadors are required to wear when presenting their credentials to foreign heads of state. On the other hand, a white Baju Melayu is worn by the Malaysian royalty when they go into mourning over the passing of a member of the royal family. ... www.asiaexplorers.com

Pusat Penerangan Pelancongan Kelantan

: TRAVEL AGENTS
:: KOTA BHARU :: PASIR PUTEH :: PASIR MAS :: GUA MUSANG :: :: MACHANG :: TANAH MERAH ::

Place Of Interest

:: PLACE OF INTEREST
The best place to appreciate Kelantanese culture and crafts is the capital city, Kota Bharu. A bustling town famed for its ornately decorated trishaws, Kota Bharu offers numerous attractions for the visitor.

:: GELANGGANG SENI (CULTURAL CENTRE)
Located on Jalan Mahmud close to the Perdana Hotel, the cultural centre is a veritable showcase of the living heritage of Kelantan.


:: HISTORICAL ZONE

The main cultural and historical zone of Kota Bharu is situated along Jalan Hilir Kota and Jalan Sultan where many museums and heritage buildings are located. Some museums charge a nominal fee for admission.

:: ROYAL MUSEUM / ISTANA BATU

The Royal Museum now serves as a repository for the history of the Kelantan royal family and displays regalia, pictures, silverware, furniture and palace items of former Sultans. Opening times 8.30am to 4.45pm daily - except Fridays.

:: WORLD WAR TWO MEMORIAL / BANK KERAPU

Originally constructed in 1911, Bank Kerapu is now a repository for documents, pictures and military paraphernalia of the Japanese Occupation from 1941 to 1945. During the war, the building served as the headquarters of the Japanese Kempetai, the feared secret police.

:: HANDICRAFT VILLAGE & CRAFT MUSEUM

While the Craft Museum houses many fine examples of Kelantanese craftsmanship, the adjacent Handicraft Village provides visitors the chance to see just how these crafts are made. Demonstrations of traditional embroidery, songket weaving, batik printing, silver work and wood carving are carried out by skilled artisans. Their products are also in sale at the centre.

:: STATE MOSQUE

Construction of this mosque was completed during the reign of Sultan Ismail IV after almost a decade of work. Also known as the Al-Muhammadi Mosque or the 'Brick Mosque', it is the centre for Islamic missionary activities in the state.

:: ISTANA BALAI BESAR

Built by Sultan Muhammad II in 1840, the Istana Balai Besar was formerly the residence of past Sultans. However, it is now used solely as a venue for official state functions. The palace boasts a large audience hall, a throne room and a fine collection of royal regalia.

:: ISTANA JAHAR

Built in 1887 by Sultan Mohamad II for his grandson, Long Kundur, the Istana Jahar has been transformed into a museum featuring Kelantan's cultural heritage. Photographs and a great variety of artefacts bear testimony to the rich Kelantanese cultural legacy. The building itself is laced with intricate wood carvings, serving as an example of the fine craftsmanship of local artisans.

:: ISLAMIC MUSEUM

The Islamic Museum traces the history of Islam in Kelantan. Exhibits include Islamic Arts and Crafts and photographs of some of the personal belongings of Prophet Muhammad and Islamic historical sites. The museum reflects not only the importance of Islam in Kelantan but also the position of the state as a centre of Islamic learning.

:: STATE MUSEUM

The State Museum located along Jalan Hospital incorporates the State Art Gallery. The building itself was utilised as the land office from colonial times until 1990 when major renovations were carried out to convert it into a museum. The museum documents the arts, crafts and musical traditions of Kelantan. Ceramic displays testify to the early trade with China and artifacts from local archaeological sites provide evidence of the existence of the pre-historic age in Kelantan.

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Malaysia Among Top Islamic Tourist Destinations

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Zainuddin said based on studies, tourists, especially Muslims, chose Malaysia because of the convenience of obtaining halal food, prayer houses, health-based tourism, variety of cultures and heritage and peaceful environment. thestar.com.my
- Bernama

Al Jazeera KLCC, Malaysia

immutable truth that where Al Jazeera focuses on, controversy follows. The news channel by the Emir of Qatar (Emir = title of Muslim ruler) broke onto the international scene with Al Jazeera English 5 years ago.


Initially, this news network started in 1996 was intended to dissent views via call-in shows and create controversies in the Arab states.
Today, Al Jazeera started in Doha, Qatar and has expanded its reach with 3 other main offices in Washington, London, and Malaysia.
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Tourist Resorts in Northern Iran

                         Natural beauties in Assalem, Tarom and Khalkhal

                       Assalem-Tarom road in Gilan province, northern Iran

Haji Samuri Kajang Satay

Pendaftaran Kementerian Kewangan (MOF)

Anda boleh mendaftar dengan Kementerian Kewangan (MOF)
di sini http://www.mofkk.com/

Hubungi:-

segera.

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Malaysia - Interesting Places To Visit

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Layang-Layang Island, Sabah, Malaysia

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Tioman Island, Johor, Malaysia

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Palestinian Olive Harvest Plows On, Despite Tension With Settlers

                                Nada Salah harvests olives in the West Bank.

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IRI warns against Canada travel

IRI's Foreign Ministry has warned Iranian nationals against traveling to Canada as the new wave of Islamophobia is sweeping across the North American country.
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Langkawi Cable Car

Located on the southwest coast of the main island, about 30 minutes drive from Kuah Town and 15 minutes from the Langkawi International Airport is the craggy hulk of Gunung Machinchang. The Langkawi Cable Car route links the Base Station at Oriental Village to the Peak Station on top of the mountain. The exhilarating 20 minutes journey you take in a four-seater cable car silently ascends the height over a distance of 2.2 kilometres -- all the way hovering over the verdant forest canopy.
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Terokai Hongkong dengan MTR

                                                Hong Kong


Hongkong syurga membeli-belah bagi kaum wanita dan syurga temasya buat anak-anak. ALIJAH BATCHA menelusuri Hongkong untuk melihat kehidupan penduduk setempat.

APABILA saya memberitahu rakan-rakan saya akan bercuti ke Hongkong, soalan yang mereka ajukan ialah, "Hongkong lagi?" Memang benar, sudah beberapa kali saya ke sana.

Bezanya, kunjungan saya dan suami kali ini agak berbeza. Kami ingin menikmati kehidupan seperti kebanyakan rakyat Hongkong dan menaiki kereta api atau dipanggil MTR.Seperti Singapura, tambang teksi di Hongkong agak mahal. Maka ramai penduduk Hongkong bergantung kepada perkhidmatan MTR yang serupa atau mungkin lebih baik daripada MRT di sini.

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Panduan kembara bersama si manja

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Anak kecil tidak harus menjadi penghalang bagi ibu bapa merancang percutian. Sebaliknya dengan kehadiran anak-anak, percutian menjadi lebih 'menarik' dan 'mencabar'. Ikuti panduan berikut agar anda dapat menikmati percutian anda bersama si manja.

# 1: Sediakan senarai lengkap dan catat segala keperluan asas yang harus dibawa bersama bagi percutian tersebut.

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Jelajah Jepun bersama si cilik

Mungkin sesetengah ibu bapa kurang gemar membawa si cilik bercuti. YUSMAWATI YAHYA ke Tokyo, Kyoto dan Osaka bersama suami dan dua anak ciliknya. Mudah ke?

BAGI saya, mempunyai anak kecil tidak harus menjadi penghalang bagi ibu bapa merancang percutian. Sebaliknya dengan kehadiran anak-anak, percutian menjadi lebih 'menarik' dan 'mencabar'. Begitulah yang terjadi kepada kami semasa bercuti ke Jepun selama hampir dua minggu sekitar Mac lalu.
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Negara menarik warga cantik budi

                                        Masjid Biru, Turkey

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Berjalan-jalan di kota Istanbul dalam kesejukan siang yang begitu menyeronokkan...
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Malaysia Travel Ideas

What do Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix, LIMA (Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition), NAM (Non-Aligned Movement), Commonwealth Games, and Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) have in common? ? [ Full Story ]
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Hotel Langkawi Island, Malaysia

Labur RM20 juta untuk 300 bilik penginapan

                                                 Gambar Hiasan: Kosmo!

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Allied Travel & Tours Sdn.Bhd

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Wira Saujana Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd

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Insurance Coverage: Unprotected Rides

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Case for big shield against risks in light of express bus crashes

THE reports on the recent bus crash at Genting Sempah have exposed widespread ignorance on insurance covers for passengers travelling in buses and taxis.

In addition to the mandatory third party cover for all motor vehicles in Malaysia, passenger risk covers are also compulsory for public service vehicles which include public transport.

Should there be an accident, passengers are usually required to sue the driver at fault in order to obtain compensation commensurate with the injuries and associated losses.

Source: www.mmail.com.my/

Isphahan, Iran Vacations and Tourism Guides

Isphahan, Iran Guides, Vacations, Tourism

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Visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

                                                     KL Tower

                                    Tea covering the Comeron highlands

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Travel Agencies in Malaysia -> For Muslim Traveler · There are a lot of websites or directory's that you could refer for info regarding Muslim related travel requirement.

Indonesia struck by both tsunami and volcanic eruption

Photo and story : news.malaysia.msn.com/
Recently, Indonesia was hit by an earthquake, which in turn generated a deadly tsunami that took hundreds of lives. In a separate incident, a volcano (Mount Merapi) erupted on the central island of Java. We bring you images of these devastating events.
Source: news.malaysia.msn.com/

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A tsunami (pronounced soo-nahm-ee) is a series of huge waves that happen after an undersea disturbance, such as an earthquake or volcanic eruption. (Tsunami is from the Japanese word for harbor wave.) The waves travel in all directions from the area of disturbance, much like the ripples that happen after throwing a rock. They are sometimes mistakenly called "tidal waves," but tsunami have nothing to do with the tides.

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Brunei: Sultanate to showcase Islamic tourism at Travel Mart 2010

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File: Asia, Travel & Hospitality on 11/10/2010

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWANTuesday, October 5, 2010

SHEIKH Jamaluddin Sheikh Mohamed, director of the Brunei Tourism Board (BTB), said he will be using the upcoming International Islamic Conference and Travel Mart 2010 in Kuala Lumpur as an avenue to promote Brunei’s Islamic holiday package.

The tourism board director said the board has been working closely with the State Mufti’s Office to come up with a package in which tourists would be able to view and experience various Islamic artifacts and manuscripts that Brunei is in possession of.

Source: halalfocus.net

Travel Deals - The Pros and Cons You Need To Know

Have you been looking into last minute travel deals? You are not alone as more and more budget conscious people who want and need to travel are looking for great prices on airfares, car rentals, hotels, and vacation packages. This article looks at the main benefits and disadvantages of booking travel at the last minute.

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Finding the Best Airline Travel Deals
Whether you're traveling on business or for personal reasons there is no excuse not to be able to find the best airline travel deals.

Getting The Best Out Of Your Travel Deals
Whether you're a business traveler or planning a family vacation, here are some travel tips to save you money and choose the best deal:



Short Notice Travel Deals Flexible schedules make way for unnoticed travel deals. Each business traveler commonly benefits from any travel deals. However, short notice deals may present travel to places which are not intended for any business trip but with the use of the World Wide Web, any kind of business may be carried out while harnessing the wonderful amenities of any resort across the world. These travel deals started up probably because of travelers getting tired and unable to take a trip because of problems in the savings for traveling towards these destinations.

How to Get Cheap Travel Deals If you wish to obtain cheap travel deals, then you have to look at a few critical components that are involved in any traveling. They are flight or cruise charges, hotel or other accommodation costs and car or van arrangement for going around in the place of vacation. Each one of these components offers lot of scope for money saving in travel deals nowadays. Let us take a look at how we can get the best deals for travel inland and abroad.

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Menikmati Aura Indah Istanbul, Turki

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Malaysia - Banding Island - Attractions and Activities

Banding Island provides an excellent opportunity for tourists to indulge in a quiet association with nature.

The jungle surrounding Lake Temenggor is virtually untouched, and the island is the perfect base for exploring the lakes and tropical rainforest in the vicinity.

The surrounding jungle and the rivers that drain into the lakes offer an inexhaustible range of activities.

These span from fresh water fishing, boat rides, water sports and jungle trekking during the day, to the observation of wildlife at night.

For the eco-tourists, the study of flora and fauna is the main attraction, while for the budding sociologists, and overnight stay at the "Orang Asli" settlement can be arranged.

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Malaysia As a Halal Hub Centre

Malaysia's export of halal products should see e value of One Billion Ringgit this year, close to forty percent increase from two years ago. Strong demand was registered, especially from the members of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC), the largest grouping of Islamic countries. It consists of 57 nations.

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Temenggor Lake, Perak Adventure

Discover the most amazing holiday adventure at our eco island lake lodge located in the heart of Temenggor Lake, Perak! Tasik Temenggor Discovery Island or TTDI offers the unique opportunity for visitors to experience nature in all its glory. The packages on offer will ensure that every visitor will have fond memory to bring home.

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