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What is hidden in the Sarawak Islam Museum?

Initially, I should ask for permission to took photos inside the museum. But I was attracted by all the beautiful antic of the Islamic culture, and then I just start to press on my camera shutter on autopilot. From my knowledge what I understand from Islam is that they need to conduct prayer very early in the a.m. On Friday they need to go to the mosque to pray, that’s why government staff has two hours lunch break, and each year before the Hari Raya, they need to fast for one month before, then they celebrate the breaking fast festival (Hari Raya), and I can visit my Malay friends and have delicious curry chicken, and ketupat to eat. What have I gain after visiting the Sarawak Islam Museum? The Islamic culture is not just on reading the Quran, but they also have astronomy study, their own coinage, weapon, clothes, antique, and etc. And I learn that Islam some to Sarawak is because of a Chinese name Zheng He. He is a Chinese Muslim from China, and during his voyage to Malaysia, he also...

Day Trip @ Talang Satang Island

Talang Satang is a private island which is wholly owned by the descendant of *inhale* Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah bin Datu Bandar Abang Haji Muhhamad Kassim *exhale* (a very long name huh!!) . I went to the island for a day trip with a few of my buddies, and some new friends. In this island are the spot for turtles to lay their eggs. To go to the island, first we must go to a fishing village called the Telaga Air at Matang. At the village, the primary income for them is fishing; they also sell some vegetable, fruits, and small food stall. That day the village have a small karaoke competition, I guess besides finishing, singing will be the only entertainment available here. To get to the island, we have to rent a boat. The boat transport service can be arranged easily. After bargain on the transport fees, we’re off to the island. Is a 50mins boat ride to the island, but we can reach there faster, just that the boat are going to slow. There’s no big wave on our way, and the weather...