A Trip to LegoLand!

Credits for the review to: mk98 sweet

We had spent our fantastic and awesome weekend at Legoland located in Johor, Malaysia. There were Theme Parks and Water Parks in Legoland. However, we were only able to go Theme Park, for the access to the Water Park is a no-go as it was still under construction. We went to buy tickets at the ticket counter, and it was a very long queue!

For price information, please visit this website : http://www.legoland.com.my/Plan/Prices-and-Tickets/ 

The usual price for an adult is RM 144 and a senior or child is RM 116. However, children below the age of 3 years old are free to enter the theme park, except for the water park.

 A replica of the Petronas Twin Tower!

Highlights of Sabah (2014)

SABAH 2014

In September 2014 Tales of Travel club had done one fantastic trip to Sabah. Around 18 members were joining this trip. Below is the details of the total cost we used:

Details	Amount ( RM )
Ticket Flight ( Air Asia )	176.00
Accommodation ( Tune Hotel )	110.00
Meals ( 2 breakfirst , 2 lunch , 1 dinner )	60.00
Transportation ( Bus rent )	20.00
Other fees	30.00
Total	396.00

Schedule of the trip

1. 28^th November 2014 (first day)

AKUARIUM & MUZIUM MARIN

An aquarium and museum marine was located about 3km (10-15 minutes) from the heart of the Kota Kinabalu city and it was in Univertisity of Malaysia Sabah (UMS) area. The ticket fees only RM10.00 for adult and RM5.00 for children.

MANUKAN ISLAND

Manukan Island was the place people should go because we can snorkel there, feed fish using hand and have beautiful scenery.

2. 29^th November 2014 (second day)

PASAR PHILIPPINES

The Pasar Philippines is a flee market where you can make purchase for souvenirs to bring home. Here, you will be able to find endless quantity of hand-made crafts sold depending on the price that you are about to haggle on with the merchant. 

Further more, it is also the ideal location to for those on a food adventure, for the streets and corners here are packed with the rich and exotic traditional foods of Sabah!

It is located in the middle of Kota Kinabalu city.

MUSEUM SABAH

Museum Sabah was located 15 minutes from Kota Kinabalu. The ticket fees only RM2.00 and here we can saw how “rumah panjang” look and feel live inside. Moreover, there was look like a traditional village of many ethnic in Sabah.

The National Monument of Malaysia

Credits for the review to: LittleBlogger

A Visit to Malaysia's National Monument

For my next destination, I looked forward with anticipation to the famous Tugu Negara, or better known as the National Monument. Located not far from the Tun Abdul Razak Memorial's location from my last post.

Here's the fun facts: 

This National Monument(image below) is a massive sculpture that honors those who have died in Malaysia's struggle for freedom in the past, mostly against the Japanese forces during World War II and the Malayan Emergency, which was during the period between 1948 til 1960. 

This monument(above) is located in the Federal capital, Kuala Lumpur.

According to wikipedia:

"It is the world's tallest bronze freestanding sculpture grouping. Every year on 31 July on Warriors' Day, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Prime Minister, heads of military, and the police pay their respects to the fallen heroes by laying garlands at the monument."

For more information, please go to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Monument_(Malaysia)

This monument is open for 24 hours, and admittance is of no cost.

P.S. (If you wish to visit this place, it is best to do so in the morning before the tourist arrive is the masses.)

Tun Abdul Razak Memorial (2015)

Credits for the review to: LittleBlogger

A Trip to the Home of Malaysia's Second Prime Minister 

I was assigned to research more of Malaysia's New Heritage Park in 2015. Of the few historical locations and attractions found, I was drawn to the house of the second Prime Minister of Malaysia, the Tun Abdul Razak Memorial.

The Tun Abdul Razak Memorial was launched by Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the Prime Minister of Malaysia on 6 May 1982. The building was initially the Sri Taman Building which used to be the official residence for Tun Abdul Razak back in 1962, until his death in January 1976. The building then turned into Tun Abdul Razak Memorial in order to remember all his good deeds and contributions to the country.

The building exhibits the materials belonged to Tun Abdul Razak as well as the materials regarding him who was better known as Father of Development" (Bapa Pembangunan) and as the Second Prime Minister of Malaysia (1970 – 1976).

Walking close to the walls and being able to see and picture what was the lifestyle of the second Prime Minister is interesting. The admission is free of cost, however, only photos from outside are allowed to be taken, as taking photos within the building is strictly not advised.

The opening hours are from Tuesday - Sunday (10am - 5.30pm), and is temporary closed on Friday from 12pm-3pm.

For further information, please visit: http://www.malaysia-traveller.com/tun-abdul-razak-memorial.html

For my next post, it will be about the reverted 'Tugu Negara', or National Monument...

Highlight: Trip to Singapore (2015)

Credits for the review to: June Tan

Our club had planned a three days and two nights trip to Singapore on 28^th of Nov 2015. The estimated time taken for the journey was five hours. As 17 members participated in this trip, the total cost for the journey was RM580 per person. 

Details	Cost (RM)
Transportation to Singapore  (by Five Star Express bus)	100
Transportation in Singapore  (using public transport)	25
Meal	80
Universal Studio Ticket Fares	150
Accommodation  (Green Kiwi Backpacker Hostel at Bugis, Singapore)	125
Night Safari	90

That early morning, we assembled at the Berjaya Times Square main entrance at 7am. After reaching the Bugis MRT Exit D Taxi Stand, we stored our belongings in the welcoming rooms the Green Kiwi Backpacker Hostel and initiated our first activity of the trip. 

1. Marina Bay Sand 

The statue shown is the iconic “Merlion” of Singapore. 

Facing the Merlion is the integrated resort by an amazing sky park is the famous Marina Bay Sands. 

2. Universal Studio Singapore

After breakfast, we traveled to our next destination by MRT and monorail. Upon arrival at the entrance of the well-known theme park, we were incredibly excited and kept discussing which ride we should try out first. 

After many different rides altogether, I personally favor the Transformer ride the most. It was very ecstatic. The graphics were so advanced and well developed that anyone might have been mistaken as if it were reality itself.

The Transformer ride.

Battle star Galactica (CYLON & HUMAN) Cylon is the blue roller coaster and Human is the red roller coaster

At the front of the Universal Studio main entrance 

Group photo that been "photo bomb" 

At the journey's end...

Before checking out of the humble hotel, we said goodbye to our lovely owner of the hostel for the comfortable stay we had. Moving on, we head towards the MRT station where we stationed ourselves to wait for the arrival of the bus. 

The result: Our journey had ended successfully, full of memories and happiness. 

Delays

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