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2009-04-13T18:46:00.000-07:00

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Wawasan open university

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OVERVIEW

Wawasan Open University is Malaysia's first private, not-for-profit, open learning institution, a lifelong learning community without borders.

We use flexible approaches to make higher education accessible to all - anytime, anywhere. Our self-paced learning environment is specially designed for the convenience and accessibility of adult learners of any age, gender, ethnicity and background.

Funded by charitable trusts, corporations and the public, we aim to lower the personal cost of learning and make it more affordable.

If you wish to study for accredited qualifications or for personal enrichment without leaving your home or job, then Wawasan Open is for you.

OPEN DISTANCE LERANING ( ODL )

The campus comes to you

In Open Distance Learning, as the term implies, you learn from a distance. There may be a physical separation between the teacher and you, but our associate lecturers have a new role. They meet you for selected tasks such as counselling, giving tutorials or solving your learner-related problems.

In the traditional system of education, the teacher communicates content by word of mouth. In distance education, on the other hand, content is transmitted to you electronically, over the telephone and by teleconferencing as well as through pod casting, on-line comm

unication and traditional print material.

Take one course, several courses or take a break

Open distance learning appeals to a wider audience because it is more accessible and affordable.

You do not have to quit your present job. Our programmes allow you to continue your education without disrupting your family, social and work obligations. You may complete our courses at your own pace and convenience.

Our flexible programmes cater for working adults and others who are unable to

study on-campus or go on extended study leave. You

may study for a single course without committing yourself further. Alternatively, you may take several courses one after the other until you have obtained a qualification. You may even take a break between courses if you need to.

It doesn’t matter where you live either. Geographic

al location is no longer a barrier. So, if you live in a remote area or are unable to attend classes regularly, you can still realise your dreams. You can study at home, attend tutorials at nearby regional offices, and e-mail, instant message or phone our tutors for assistance.

Why our qualifications are valued

Employers today prefer their employees to upgrade t

hemselves with higher levels of qualification. Open distance learning helps you obtain the qualifications you need to succeed in your career.

Studying online requires real commitment and an independent spirit. Employers are quick to recognise these values in those who are determined enough to

advance through open distance learning.

Open distance learners tend to be motivated self-starters with the ability to follow-through assignments to completion and to adapt to dynamic environme

nts. They thrive on challenges. They are also goal-oriented individuals who see education as an ongoing

, lifelong process, both online and at the workplace.

Employers know that these learners

can perform effectively in any environment that requires multi-tasking and setting priorities. That is because the majority of these learners are working adults who have successfully juggled their careers, their studies, and their family responsibilities. They know how to prioritise their ta

sks.

Not surprisingly, research indicates that open distance learners are open-minded, flexible about workplace demands, and willing to adapt to tomorrow's technology. (Chronicle of Higher Education,4 November 1999)

For more details http://www.wou.edu.my

Hotel Perkasa / Pesona Tenom

2007-09-16T15:34:00.000-07:00

View from 7th floor..

Related link:
http://www.borneo-online.com.my/perkasahotel/phtenom.htm

Dynasty Hotel Kuala Lumpur

2007-09-16T14:58:00.000-07:00

Official visit on 10 September.

Room view

View from 19th floor..

Where is the jam?
http://www.dynasty.com.my/
http://www.kl-hotels.com/dynastykl/

Limited Edition Merdeka Car Sticker!!

2007-08-14T02:11:00.000-07:00

Why sticker is better than mini Jalur Gemilang flag? Pls click the link below
bharian.com.my

The design on kelisa hood (silver metalic)

Tulisan "Malaysiaku Gemilang" ada senget sikit. Titik i pun indada. Biasalah, kereta eksperiment.

Reka bentuk : Logo dan tema hari kebangsaan tahun 2007
Kegunaan : Dilekat di bahagian hood/bonet kereta.
Material : Wheater proof sticker (thick type) easy to remove in future.
Teknik :
1. Untuk kereta berwarna putih atau silver, tampalan boleh dibuat secara berasingan bagi setiap warna iaitu warna biru, merah dan kuning sementara bagi warna putih akan menggunakan warna badan kereta itu sendiri (Cara ini agak sukar tetapi akan lebih menyerlahkan lagi logo tersebut)
2. Untuk kereta berwarna selain silver dan putih (tapi warna silver dan putih pun boleh pakai sebenarnya), teknik ready made sticker akan digunakan iaitu sticker akan dipasang siap dalam satu unit lengkap dan hanya perlu dilekat sekaligus di atas bonet kereta. Cara ini adalah lebih mudah dipasang berbanding cara yang pertama.
Saiz : 14 inci X 16 inci.
Harga : RM35 seunit.
Cara bayaran : COD
Penghantaran : By hand
Pemasangan : Disediakan atau boleh dipasang sendiri oleh pelanggan (Sonang ja bah tu!)
Updated : Offer is now closed. Wait for next year design..

KK Town places of interest

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The city of Kota Kinabalu, or ‘KK’ as it is fondly called, was once known as ‘Api-Api’, meaning ‘Fire-Fire’ for repeatedly being the target of torching by pirates. Today it is a thriving city with a modern outlook that still retains some of the old cultural charm. Be sure to visit the

Gaya Street Fair-Gaya street fair is where local delicacies, handicrafts and antiques, as well as clothes, furniture and awhole host of other goods can be bought every sunday. But you should be there by 8.00 am. The street fair is merely a walking distance from Kinabalu daya Hotel

Tanjung Aru - Just 15 minutes by a car from Kota Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru’s long line of sandy beach dotted with casuarina trees provides a peaceful and inviting sight. The beach is a popular sport to swim, relax and watch the beautiful sunsets of Sabah.

Atkinson Clock Tower - One of the most enduring landmarks in Kota Kinabalu, which has stood prominently on the bluff along Signal Hill Road, is the Kota Kinabalu Clock Tower. It was built as a memorial to Francis George Atkinson, the popular first District Officer of Kota Kinabalu. This memorial has the distinction of being the oldest standing structure in the whole of Sabah that survived the air raids and blitz of World War II.

Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary - is a natural site for wildlife and is located in the heart of the city. The Bird Sanctuary has an important natural function and has a feeling ground for many species of birds and also for several migratory species from Northern Asia.

Sabah Museum - The Sabah Museum is located at Old Palace Hill (Bukit Istana Lama) only 5 minutes from Kota Kinabalu city centre and is situated on 43.3 acres of lush green natural and planted jungle. This location houses not only the Sabah Museum, but also an Ethno Botanic garden, a Zoological garden and a Heritage Village all in one place!

Shopping - There are 5 major shopping complexes in KK: Centrepoint, Wisma Merdeka, Wawasan Plaza, Karamunsing Complex and KK Plaza. Although most of the shops in these complexes carry fixed priced items the goods sold are all reasonably priced especially during the Mega Sales months of March, August, and December.

Signal Hill - Signal Hill is one of the best places to get a good view of KK. The hill is in a natural area where one can peacefully enjoy the beautiful skyline of the city with a view that extends to the islands.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Islands Park - The Tunku Abdul Rahman Islands Park is located just 3 to 8km. off Kota Kinabalu shore. Only 10 to 20 minutes by boat from Kota Kinabalu city, you can enjoy the beautiful tropical islands and indulged in lots of R&R. Some of the islands are equipped with chalets and food outlets to accommodate your needs. The Park consists of 5 islands, namely Gaya, Mamutik, Manukan, Sapi and Sulug. It is a favourite place to go to for picnickers, divers and nature lovers. The park offers ample space to try water sports and you can also enjoy and adventurous jungle trek to see the flora and fauna at namely, Gaya, Manukan and Sapi islands.

Monsopiad Cultural Village-The Monsopiad Cultural Village is about 10 km south of Kota Kinabalu and is dedicated to the heritage of the Kadazan people. Here, you can experience Kadazan culture through activities such as cultural dances or even a chance to use a blow-pipe!

Inanam place of interest

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http://wikimapia.org/455574/

Kudat Tourism Spot

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Tanjung Simpang Mengayau - The Tip of Borneo
[ Location : Kudat ]

This dramatic headland is situated in the northern-most tip of BORNEO, the third largest island in the world, after Greenland and New Guinea. It is located in the Kudat Peninsula, about three and a half hours (or 215 kilometres) drive from Kota Kinabalu City.

Simpang Mengayau means 'lingering junction' as it is here that the South China Sea lingers and meets the Sulu Seas flowing from the east ... Enjoy the stunning view. The sunsets and full moons are just beautiful ... The Pulau Kalampunian lighthouse is a reminder of treacherous coastline and past shipwrecks. On the left is the beautiful beach of Pantai Kalampunian.

It's a lovely easy stroll to the flagpole, the Globe and the rocky outcrop that forms the "Tip of Borneo".

Original site:
http://www.sabahtourism.com/attraction.php?ID=76

Blogger favourite clips

2007-08-06T08:12:00.000-07:00

Jambatan Tamparuli Song

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MP3 Song Free Download Sites

2007-08-06T00:20:00.000-07:00

Bah, cakap banyak pun inda guna. Siapa yang mau lagu mp3 tu bulilah visit site2 di bawah. Kualiti lagu mimang inda barapa bagus. Ada juga lagu yang inda sampat habis. Tapi ecceptable sabab barang free. Mo yang best belilah cd yang uriginal. Bah, kano suminding!

http://www.mp3central.blogspot.com/
http://stafaband.info/download-lagu-mp3-gratis.html

TUARAN Crocodile farm

2007-08-06T00:15:00.000-07:00

Taman Buaya (Crocodile Farm):

The Taman Buaya Tuaran in Tuaran only just opened (2005) and the landscaping still has to go a long way but it is nevertheless a fun and exciting outing for the whole of your family, with educational value to it. The farm is open daily from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm with daily crocodile shows at 11 am and 3 pm. Cultural dances are presented daily at 11.30 am and 3.30 pm; Sundays there is an additional crocodile show at 1 pm, followed by an extra cultural presentation at 1.30 pm. Feeding times are 9am, 10.30 am, 12 noon, 12.45 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.15 pm, 4.15 pm and 4.45 pm.

Entrance fees are RM 15 per adult, and RM 10 for children (4-12 years); there is also a canteen and a souvenir shop.
For more information contact the Taman Buaya in Tuaran at 088 793623.

Original Site : http://www.sabahtravelguide.com/mapguide/default.asp?page=kotabeludplaces

Ethnics in Sabah

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Sabah is famous for her friendly and hospitable people. There are a staggering 32 different ethnic entities, each of which speaks a different language, plus another 80 or so dialects or variants from the main languages - see also our language/ethnic entity chart.

The largest group in Sabah comprises the Kadazandusun who are of Dusunic origin. The Bajau are the second largest group and the Paitanic the third largest. The largest non-indigenous group is made up of Chinese. All these people are, since the formation of Malaysia, Malaysian citizens and live together in harmony despite their different ethnic background and various creeds - a fact Malaysia can be truly proud of.

Most of the Dusunic and Paitanic people are nowadays Christians, with a minority still adhering to their ancient animistic faith. The Bajau are Muslims, and the Chinese Buddhists and Christians.

Most Chinese have settled in towns, where they have their businesses, but some live in the interior and are farmers. The Bajau are coastal dwelling people while the Paitanic people live in the far interior. Kadazandusuns can be found throughout Sabah.

Original site : http://www.flyingdusun.com/001_Discover/013_culture.htm

MENDAKI GUNUNG KINABALU

2007-08-01T05:11:00.000-07:00

...Jarak dari kaki gunung (bermula di Pintu Timpohon) hingga ke puncak (Low's Peak) adalah 8.75 kilometer atau bersamaan 4095.2 meter dari aras laut. Pendakian perlulah mendapat pengawasan dari Malim Gunung Berdaftar yang disediakan oleh pihak Taman Kinabalu. Selain membimbing pendakian, guide ini boleh berperanan sebagai "potter" dengan bayaran tambahan dikenakan. Proses mendaki Gunung Kinabalu berlaku dalam dua peringkat dalam masa dua hari. Hari pertama para peserta perlu sampai di tempat penginapan sama ada di Laban Rata atau Gunting Lagadan setinggi 6 kilometer dari Pintu Timpohon. Jarak ini mengambil masa perjalanan di antara 4 hingga 8 jam bergantung kepada cara berjalan peserta. Pendaki perlu sampai ke tempat penginapan dalam tempoh masa tersebut bagi mengelakkan cuaca buruk yang boleh memudaratkan dan menghalang pendaki meneruskan pendakian sejauh 2.75 kilometer pada awal pada keesokkannya. Aktiviti di tempat penginapan lebih tertumpu kepada aktiviti berehat, makan, memanaskan badan dan tidur. Suhu di sini di antara 5 - 10 darjah Celcius dan keadaan akan bertambah sejuk jika hari hujan. Peserta "Jalinan Mesra 2003" telah menginap di Gunting Lagadan.

Jam 1 dinihari, peserta telah bangun dan bersiap sedia dengan pakaian mendaki. Mereka perlu makan bagi menambah kekuatan semasa mendaki. Selepas berdoa, peserta memulakan pendakian peringkat kedua tepat jam 2.30 pagi. Pendakian di malam gelita ini dibantu oleh sinaran lampu suluh. Pendakian lebih sukar berbanding peringkat satu di mana pendaki perlu mendaki tangga yang tegak dan di sesetengah tempat dengan bantuan tali kerana tebing curam. Pendaki perlu berada di "Low's Peak" sebelum jam 6.30 pagi untuk memboleh pendaki dianugerahkan sijil pendakian. Selepas jam 7.00 pagi, semua pendaki perlu meningalkan puncak kerana kabus membahayakan keselamatan mereka. Pada pagi ini cuaca sangat buruk dengan kabus tebal menyelubungi puncak seawal 6.00 pagi. Keadaan ini menyukar dan membahaakan pendaki untuk berada di puncak. Atas nasihat Malim Gunung, pendaki mulai turun seawal jam 6.45 pagi. Walau bagaimanapun sesi bergambar masih berlangsung dengan pengawasan rapi oleh para Malim Gunung.

Semua ahli rombongan selamat turun ke tempat penginapan jam 9.00 pagi. Selepas berkemas dan bersarapan pagi, ahli rombongan mula meninggalkan tempat penginapan jam 10.15 pagi. Perjalanan turun lebih mudah dan cepat iaitu dalam masa 3 hingga 4 jam setengah. Jika berlaku kecederaan, perjalanan turun boleh mencecah sehingga 6 jam atau lebih. Sesetengah pendaki terpaksa mendapatkan bantuan Malim Gunung untuk membawa mereka turun sama ada melalui pengusung ataupun melalui dokongan para Malim Gunung...

Few tips for those who r planning to climb Mount Kinabalu:
Put these things in ur must bring list:
1. Coldfroof jacket (the one with some special layer inside and waterfroof layer at outside
2. Thick gloves (not that cheapo cotton gloves that we always wear to hold the "dangol" (machette).
3. Extra socks (Cant imagine how cold the weather up there in Laban Rata at 1 am! Brushing teet also very painfull I tell ya)
4. 3 to 10 cans of isotonoc drink (This can prevent our foot muscle from "cramp" problem)
5. Few small packs of good quality cocholate as heavy food replacement (Trust me, u wont have any feel to eat heavy food when u already up there. The cocholate is very good companion when u climb Mount Kinabalu indeed)
5. The serial killer head wrapper (the one which grasscutter guys often wear to protect their face from flying debreezes or the heat of sunlight)
6. Last but not least, good waterfroof video cam/digi cam to record ur climbing experience, with extra batteries for sure!

Link to Mount Kinabalu Photo Gallery Sites
http://www.cuti.com.my/album/thumbnails.php?album=161
http://www.molon.de/galleries/Malaysia/Sabah/Kinabalu/
http://www.cuti.com.my/album/thumbnails.php?album=161
http://community.webshots.com/album/135203435DayyFO

Keningau - Kimanis Route Pictures

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Pictures taken on November 2006. The road should be painted already now, with all the neccesary signboards standing at every sharp and evil cornes! Anyone who chose to use this road must first make sure his/her vehicle is in very good condition especially the brake and the cooling system. Otherwise u may end up 100 meter below the hill or need to stop at roadside with ur engine on fire!

Updated picture taken on March 2007

Tenom-Sipitang Road Pictures

2007-08-01T01:11:00.000-07:00

Tenom-Sipitang route is much better. Not so many pointing sky road to climb. From Tenom to K-Kinabalu via Sipitang-Beufort-Papar will takes about 3 hours of driving time.
While from Sipitang to to Sindumin will only takes 20 minutes and if we re planning to procceed the driving experience until reaching Lawas, just add another 40 minuteslah.

Peta Sabah

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Tamparuli

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Tamparuli

A village scene in Tamparuli, with the majestic Mount Kinabalu forming the background.

Tamparuli, is a small town and a sub-district of Tuaran in the west coast of Sabah, Malaysia. It is populated mainly by the native Dusun, while a sizeable Chinese community runs most of the shops in town.

The most famous landmark in Tamparuli is a long hanging bridge, which is immortalised in the song Jambatan Tamparuli, possibly the most well-recognised Kadazandusun song ever.

Mount Kinabalu : view from KK-Tamparuli main road.

All About Keningau

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Keningau

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Location of Keningau town and district in Sabah.

Keningau is a sprawling timber and agricultural town and a district located in the Interior Division of Sabah, east Malaysia on the island of Borneo. It is the oldest and largest district in the interior part of Sabah.

Geography

The Keningau District has an area of about 353,282 hectares or 872,960 acres (1364 square miles) and is situated in a valley surrounded by the Crocker Range to the West and the Trus Madi Range to the East and South. The district consists of 43 'mukim' and 245 villages.[1]

History

The name Keningau is derived from that of the Javanese cinnamon tree (Cinnamomun burmannii) which is abundant in the area. The tree is also known as 'Kayu Manis' in Malay and had also been referred to as the 'king of spice' . The bark of this tree was collected by The North Borneo English Company (Syarikat Inggeris Borneo Utara) to be sold as spice.

Keningau used to be one of the most important administration centres of the British in the early 1900s. The Japanese also made use of Keningau as one of its government's centres during their occupation of Sabah.

The village of Nuntunan in Apin-Apin was known as "44" during British rule. This indicated its distance of 44 miles from Tenom, another British administration centre. Nuntunan was also known as "Office", because the British had its office by the Sg Apin-Apin riverbank, which was later taken over by the Japanese. When the British returned after the Japanese surrender, the remaining Japanese soldiers surrendered at Nuntunan. The locals still believe that the Japanese soldiers had hidden some treasures around the village before their retreat, although this claim has never been properly investigated. Nuntunan, a particularly inaccessible locale, is believed to be the place where the Japanese soldiers hid their shotguns or even their gold treasures.

Demographics

90% of the population in Keningau are Dusun and Murut, 8% are Chinese and other indigenous locals.

Breakdown of ethic groups:

Dusun - 55,607
Murut - 23,823
Chinese - 9,082
Bajau - 9,009

(Source : Banci Penduduk 2000, Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia)

The actual population of Keningau is however much larger than the recorded figure above, as illegal immigrants from Indonesia and the Philippines form a major component of the district.These illegal immigrants can enter Sabah easily via the open surrounding seas or the porous inland border with Indonesia.

P/s The word "Kadazan" derived from the Malay word for 'Kedai' meaning shophouses. The modern day Dusuns around Penampang area like to be called " advanced people" unlike their counterparts in the highlands henche the more sophisticated word Kadazan was created by the late Sabah Governer Tun Fuad Stephens (a mixed race of Eurasian and Dusun).

Communications and Transportation

The Keningau township is connected by road through the Kimanis/Papar and Tambunan road from Kota Kinabalu, which is about 138 kilometers in length. Keningau is 67 kilometers from Nabawan, 35 kilometers from Sook and 48 kilometers from Tenom. There is an airport accommodating small aircraft, with flights three times a week from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport by the national carrier of Malaysia, MAS. However, as of 12th November 2006 the service has been suspended due to the upgrading of the airport.

Original site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kundasang

Kiulu Water Rafting

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Kiulu River Rafting Day Trip

Pick up from Kota Kinabalu city hotel in the morning and depart for Kiulu River (about 1½ hours drive). Northbound towards the lush valleys of Mount Kinabalu which takes you pass the town of Inanam and Menggatal. As you approach the small town of Kiulu in Tamparuli District, selection is made by the river guide for a suitable starting point. Upon arrival, you will be introduced the use of the equipment and briefed on the safety and rafting techniques.

The ride down one of Borneo's scenic rivers over gentle rapids, passes lush green jungle forests and Dusun orchards and villages.

Lunch inclusive. Return to city in the mid-afternoon.

Price: RM 185 per person

* Subject to 10% service charge and 4.5% credit card e-commerce charge.

Rafting Tour includes:-

Transportation

English Speaking guide

River guide (if applicable)

Use of rafting equipment

Lunch

Duration : Full Day Trip

River Grade : 1 to 2

Important Note: Rafters must be physically fit; Jewellery & contact lenses are not advisable; Do not bring precious ornament along the trip; Liability Release Form must be signed by the participant before the trip begins.

Suggested Things to Bring: Change of clothes, slippers, sunblock, towel, personal toiletries, insect repellent, waterproof camera (optional) & raincoat.

Original site : http://www.impression.com.my/sabah/kk/kiulu/kiulu.htm
Other related site : http://www.cuti.com.my/tour/info.php?id=275

Mari Melancong Ke Tenom

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Batu Berukir, Ulu Tomani

Batu Berukir terletak di Kampung Bakuku, Ulu Tomani. Kampung Ulu Tomani adalah terletak 64km dari Pekan Tenom. Perjalanan ke sini akan mengambil masa selam 1 jam 30.minit dengan menggunakan kenderaan pacuan 4 roda. Bagaimana pun untuk sampai ke Batu Berukir, pelawat perlu berjalan kaki selama 30 minit melalui bendang dan anak bukit. Menurut catatan sejarah, batu ini amat istimewa kerana ia adalah artifak tinggalan sejarah yang membuktikan bahawa Tenom telah didiami oleh manusia sejak zaman awal manusia lagi.

Terdapat banyak versi berkenaan dengan kewujudan batu berukir ini. Salah satu daripada nya ialah, kononya terdapat seorang pemuda yang sedang menunggu kekasihnya di batu berkenaan. Lantaran terlalu lama menunggu dan gadis berkenaan tidak juga muncul-muncul maka pemuda berkenaan mula la mengukir batu berkenaan bagi mengisi masanya agar tidak terlalu bosan menunggu.

Bagi mengunjungi tempat ini, para pengunjung perlu membuat temujanji dengan ketua kampung berkenaan dan sebaik-baiknya meminta kebenaran dengan Jabatan Muzium Sabah kerana kawasan ini adalah kawasan Jabatan Muzium Sabah.

Original site: http://tenom.idesa.net.my/ekonomi01_07.html

New site pictures

Introduction

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Blog ini khas untuk dikongsi bersama sesiapa sahaja yang berjiwa adventure, kaki kereta, kaki digital kamera, dan kaki merayau di atas permukaan jalan raya serta hutan-hutan yang ada di Sabah.. Welcome to my world.. Thats tough joe! (Mantap tu joe!)