I AM THE BORNEO EXPLORER 婆罗洲探险者

Situated strategically on a sprawling hill, Kek Lok Si is knows as the jewel in the crown of heritage temples in Malaysia, and had been identified as one of the largest and finest temple complexes in South-each Asia. The scenic view of the hill outside the temple complements the temple’s exquisitely designed rooflines and exotic pillars, further enhancing the picturesque facade of the Kek Lok Si Buddhist Monastery. The millions of magnificent images of Buddha and the hundreds of beautiful meaningful carvings, sculptures and murals in the interior and exterior of the temple halls, pagodas and archways are heritage treasures of Buddhist civilization. The temple complex also features many magnificent buildings and interesting sites that have historic value. The buildings have been constructed along intricate architectural lines; Some resemble famous Buddhist temples in China, Whilst others are unique in themselves, reflecting the Kek Lok Si’s own style of creative innovation. The history ...

On the first day I came Penang, I saw this trishaw, so I always wanted to try ride on a trishaw. And today is the third day I’m on Penang, my friend and I were going some place where we’re not familiar with, and very fortunate a trishaw riding on our direction. I stop the rider, and told him where we want to go. He charges us RM15 for the ride, and off we go. I’ve asked him how the trishaw business, he told me sometime good, sometime bad. When there is good business, he can ride up to 15 people perday, while for bad business day, he can ride ZERO people. Is very competitive, because I can see there are trishaw everywhere at George Town. When we start our journey, the trishaw rider needs to use his full energy to step on the bicycle paddle to make it go. This is not an easy job. We’ve reach our destination after 15 minutes. We thank the trishaw rider, and I’ve took a photo with him as memory. He is a nice guy, when I pad on his back; he is sweating, poor guy. Some need to work very har...

The name Pulau Jerejak, was given by fisherman who lived on the island. Long before it gained its alias as the Alcatraz of Malaysia, because of the Jerejak Prison. This 362ha island is located between the Penang Main Island and Seberang Prai. It's an island rich with history, flora and fauna. Francis Light This island though not as famous compared to other islands in Malaysia, has had its fair share of auspicious historical events. Francis Light, Founder of Penang was said to have arrives in Pula Jerejak in early 1786 before heading on to Penang. Jerejak made it's debut in colonial records when colonel Arthur Wellesly of Wellington, England, proposed that the island act as an alternative naval base to Fort Cornwallis in 1797. The military post in Jerejak was suppose to provide protection for the new town opposite Jerejak, which was to be called Jamestown, now known as Bayan Lepas. However a sudden outbreak of Malaria caused for a delay in plans. It is believed that the outbrea...