Selangor Daily Photo

Menganyam ketupat

2007-10-18T01:01:00.000+08:00

Hello everybody after a week of no posts and SELAMAT HARI RAYA!It seems like it was just yesterday when we Muslims started fasting.Onto the post,

The picture above wasn't taken in Selangor but was taken at my grandmother's place at Muar.Muar is located in Johor.My grandmother was teaching my dad how to weave or in Malay,menganyam ketupat.Actually,my dad already knows how but he wanted to refresh mis memory because we will be going to Kedah during Eid ul-Adha and dad came up with an idea to weave ketupat for us to eat with rendang at Kedah.I also tried to weave one but probabbly because my hands were a bit stiff,I couldn't make one.I guess I need more practice.

Storks along the highway

2007-10-07T20:45:00.000+08:00

Can you see black looking things on the lamp post?That would be storks.They're from Zoo Negara or better known as our National Zoo which is located near the highway.Usually there'll only be about two storks but when I took this picture,they were on the lamp posts along the highway.I guess they got bored staying inside the zoo and decided to see what the humans were up too.The storks at Zoo Negara aren't locked up inside cages but let out.The storks wont fly far away though.They'll return back home by night or so.

A new sister

2007-10-03T20:24:00.000+08:00

[Picture by Dad of Five aka my Dad]

Finally,my mum has just delivered the baby which has been in her tummy for 9 months.Alhamdulillah,praise to God,it was a girl!Mum had decided her name long before she was even born.Her name is Siti Hajar and was born on the 27th of September at 1.20 am at Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital by Dato' Dr. Ashar.When she was first born,she looked like my younger brother,Yusof.Now she looks more and more like my mum's mother.

And,I'm sorry for the no posts.I've been busy for my Final Examinations as well as babysitting Hajar.I'll try to keep posting as regularly as I can.

Theres a TV!

2007-09-19T07:59:00.000+08:00

As you can see,there's a television in the area where women pray which is on the 1st level or ground level.The television displays the movements of the imam just in case the microphone doesn't work.Last year,I prayed at the second level and the second level didn't have a television.There was one time when the microphone didn't work and it was dreadful to keep up with the imam's movements.So far,the microphone is still working.

Performing wudhuk

2007-09-18T07:43:00.000+08:00

This picture was taken at the surau where I usually perform my Tarawih prayers.Tarawih prayers are prayed in pairs of two and can be prayed in any even amount of raka'ah, although 8 & 20 raka'ah is what Muslims usually pray. This prayer is performed after Isyak prayers. I usually pray 8 raka'ahs. The guy in the picture arrived at the surau after Isyak prayers were finished that's why he was in a hurry to perform his wudhuk.Wudhuk is better known as ablution.

Fruit seller

2007-09-13T08:31:00.000+08:00

The guy in the picture was selling various types of fruits which I can't recall their names.Most of them were local fruits.He used to sell roasted water chestnuts but now I see he is starting to sell fruits instead.

Happy Ramadhan Al-Mubarak to all the Muslim DP Bloggers as well as Muslim visitors.

Setia Budi #2

2007-09-09T07:28:00.000+08:00

Another picture of Setia Budi.For those of you who have forgotten or they've only just read my blog,you can read here.This picture was taken when the students were walking to go to their classes.Before they get to class,they'll pas by the IIUM montessory.The building of the montessory is two storeys high.If I get the chance to go inside,I'll take pictures of it.The design of the building is more less like the International Islamic University because they are under the same management.

Rooftiles

2007-09-08T17:49:00.000+08:00

Good for you who got the correct answer.Our roof was leaking so my dad called up the contractor who renovated our house to check it out.Our house is 8 years old and the rooftiles were already damaged due to old age.The contractor went up the roof and took down a piece of the rooftile.It was literally rotten and it had fungus all over it so we have to change the whole set of rooftiles in the nearest time.

BTW,the fasting month is getting nearer!

Any ideas?

2007-09-07T10:51:00.000+08:00

Any idea what that guy is holding.It has something to do with houses.Hope you get the answer.Hoping to hear it soon.

MIA,again

2007-09-06T08:08:00.000+08:00

I'm so sorry.I've been busy lately.

Today,I'm posting about a dental clinic at Projet.Yes,they have a dental clinic there.As you see,it's 24 hours so you can visit there any time you want.And next to the dental clinic is McDonalds so if the person has just finished an ice cream sundae and suddenly had a toothache,they could just run next door to see the dentist and if they have a tummy ache as well,they need not go farther because the dental clinic is also a clinic.I think its good to have a dental clinic and clinic next door's to McDonalds.

DP Theme Day:Street Lights and Signs

2007-09-01T22:22:00.000+08:00

This is a typical street light or as I call it,lamp post.The lamp posts around our neighbourhood have lots of advertistments of people who offer plumbing. Sometimes when you can't put anymore advertistments, they just overlap them.The sky was clear in the early morning on the day I took this picture which was on the 31st of August. But after a while,clouds came rolling by.

Here are some other DP Blogs which are participating in today's theme day.Do check them out!
You may not be able to see some of the pictures because of the different time zones.

Seattle (WA), USA - Ocean Township (NJ), USA - Cottage Grove (MN), USA - Cleveland (OH), USA - Menton, France - Monte Carlo, Monaco - Singapore, Singapore - Boston (MA), USA - Mexico (DF), Mexico - Kajang (Selangor), Malaysia - Mainz, Germany - Evry, France - Port Angeles (WA), USA - Sequim (WA), USA - Maple Ridge (BC), Canada - Nottingham, UK - Toulouse, France - Wassenaar (ZH), Netherlands - Manila, Philippines - Mumbai, India - Montpellier, France - Bellefonte (PA), USA - Stayton (OR), USA - Moscow, Russia - Paris, France - Saint Paul (MN), USA - Austin (TX), USA - Lyon, France - Stockholm, Sweden - Hyde, UK - Hong Kong, China - Joplin (MO), USA - Seoul, South Korea - Chandler (AZ), USA - St. Louis (MO), USA - Arlington (VA), USA - Anderson (SC), USA - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Villigen, Switzerland - Sydney, Australia - Ampang (Selangor), Malaysia - Montego Bay, Jamaica - Norwich (Norfolk), UK - San Diego (CA), USA - Bandung (West Java), Indonesia - Albuquerque (NM), USA - Melbourne, Australia - Nelson, New Zealand - Quincy (MA), USA - Kyoto, Japan - Tokyo, Japan - Bend (OR), USA - Wellington, New Zealand - New Orleans (LA), USA - Cypress (TX), USA - Nashville (TN), USA - Bucaramanga (Santander), Colombia - Detroit (MI), USA - Saigon, Vietnam - Selma (AL), USA - Phoenix (AZ), USA - Miami (FL), USA - Arradon, France - Sheki, Azerbaijan - New York City (NY), USA - Inverness (IL), usa - North Bay (ON), Canada - Melbourne, Australia - Port Vila, Vanuatu - Tenerife, Spain - Auckland, New Zealand - Forks (WA), USA - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Chateaubriant, France - Madison (WI), USA - Wailea (HI), USA - Orlando (FL), USA - Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation - Ajaccio, France - Baltimore (MD), USA - Crepy-en-Valois, France - Rabaul, Papua New Guinea - Budapest, Hungary - Lyon, France - Saarbrücken, Germany - Adelaide (SA), Australia - Le Guilvinec, France - River Falls (WI), USA - Stavanger, Norway - Naples (FL), USA - London, UK - La Antigua, Guatemala - Philadelphia (PA), USA - Montréal (QC), Canada - Paris, France - San Diego (CA), USA - Trujillo, Peru - Haninge, Sweden - Prague, Czech Republic - Oslo, Norway - Grenoble, France - Shanghai, China - Toronto (ON), Canada - Durban, South Africa - Zurich, Switzerland - Cape Town, South Africa - Singapore, Singapore - Torino, Italy - Flagstaff (AZ), USA

Away for a wedding

2007-09-01T09:17:00.000+08:00

Sorry.I will be back this evening.By then the picture's will be up here.

To all Malaysian's,Happy Belated 5oth Merdeka!And Happy 51st Merdeka!9 more years till the big 60:D

The Straits Times

2007-08-30T16:56:00.000+08:00

This week, one of our local English newspapers are giving out free copies of The Straits Times newspaper during the week before our first National Day in the year 1957. The Straits Times is a Singaporean newspaper if I'm not mistaken.I've already finished reading it and I find the style they organize the article in the newspapers are different than the ones now. Very short but very informative.Can you see the price in the picture?15 cents,quite cheap.

Tomorrow is Malaysia's 50th birthday!

Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque

2007-08-26T22:25:00.000+08:00

Was on the way to grandma's house at Shah Alam when I realised that the traffic light which we stopped at was somewhere near the mosque which made Shah Alam famous, the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque. I've been in there 2 times last year to do prayers during the fasting month. The architecture is very nice both interior and exterior. This particular mosque has 4 minarets which are 640 feet tall. Maybe I'll get a chance to do my prayers here again this year during the fasting month. If I do,I'll surely post some pictures of the interior of this particular mosque.

BTW,sorry for the no posts.I was fresh out of pictures because I didn't go anywhere during this past week but there will be pictures this week.And have a nice week everyone!

Merdeka spirit

2007-08-22T11:25:00.000+08:00

Nationwide,everybody is putting the Jalur Gemilang to show their spirit to celebrate the date which is very meaningful to us all in Malaysia,our National Day.They only do this when our National Day approaches and it is only a matter of weeks before it's National Day.Sometimes I wonder when will they let our Jalur Gemilang wave in the breeze forever.All around KL,I can see that nearly all the buildings have already have a Jalur Gemilang.

Ampang Park #3

2007-08-20T11:21:00.000+08:00

Those two teenagers were smoking.These days in Malaysia some of the teenagers are already smoking.Some of them started since 10-12 years old and continue until now.I had to take this picture quietly because I was afraid they might notice.You'll never know what they'll do to you when they notice you taking a picture of them.

Ampang Park #2

2007-08-19T20:56:00.000+08:00

As mum looked for what she wanted at the vegetables section,I looked around to snap pictures for my DP.As I was looking,I spotted zuchinis which were in a container.It was my first time seeing a zuchini up close.All this while I've only read it in books.I think it looks like a cucumber.

What does it taste like?Is it nice?

Ampang Park #1

2007-08-18T20:09:00.000+08:00

Finally,something interesting to post about.This is what you get to see when you look up at TC Permata,Ampang Park.TC Permata is a supermarket like Giant or Carrefour.There's another one at Wangsa Maju,Kuala Lumpur.This was my first time to go to TC Permata.To find out more about what they sell,stay tuned:)

Oh,by the way,Happy Weekend!

Monkey on the wire

2007-08-17T10:05:00.000+08:00

Lucky again!I was in my brother's room when I spotted a baby monkey climbing the wire.It spotted me trying to take a picture of it and it ran away.First time I saw a monkey since February.I wonder what happened to them.

Ampang Grocers SDN BHD

2007-08-16T07:43:00.000+08:00

This is a grocery store in Ampang,I've only been inside there once to accompany my mum.The second time I went there,my dad was in a rush so I didn't accompany him.In the picture,it states there that it used to be known as Ampang Mini Market.Click on picture to zoom.

Lontong Breakfast #4

2007-08-15T08:04:00.000+08:00

Roti canai.One of the favourite food of Malaysian's and also tourists who visit Malaysia.The one I ate on Sunday morning was very nice.I didn't try the roti bom though.My brothers finished it.

And I just realised yesterday's post was my 100th post.Thanks to all of the people who have supported Selangor DP!

Lontong Breakfast #3

2007-08-14T08:16:00.000+08:00

After I had finished eating,I looked for some inspirations to take a picture because I was getting bored.Coincidentally,this cat came to our table and looked up at me.It wanted to eat but unfortunately I had finished what I ate,which was roti canai.As it stared at me for a couple of seconds,I got the chance to snap a picture of it and then it turned away.I think I was very lucky on that day.

Lontong Breakfast #2

2007-08-13T10:52:00.000+08:00

I had milked tea for my breakfast yesterday.It wasn't too sweet and it tasted just nice.The froth was nice as well.

Milked tea vs coffee.Which one do you prefer?

Lontong Breakfast #1

2007-08-12T09:26:00.000+08:00

Today,right after I woke up,my dad said he was bringing us out for breakfast.Usually,I won't go because I'd rather stay at home and eat bread with St. Dalfours jam and watch televeision but today I decided to go out with them.We went to a lontong shop by the side of the road which is only about 10 minutes from home.The picture above shows lontong.Lontong is basically 'nasi impit' which is served with vegetable stew or better known here as 'Sayur Lodeh' and topeed with 'sambal' and toasted coconut or better known here as 'kerisik'.

'Nasi impit' is something like ketupat but now they have the instant ones which only require it to be boiled for a few minutes.Ketupat takes a much more longer time because you have to weave the casing and then fill it up and boil it in a very large pot.That is usually done about 1 week before Hari Raya in my 'kampung',Muar.My grand aunties, who are excellent cooks,takes ketupat orders every Hari Raya,I find their ketupat very nice especially with peanut sauce or better known as 'kuah kacang'.

Japanese Cucumber

2007-08-11T19:06:00.000+08:00

My dad just bought this earlier in the morning a the morning market which is located at Taman Melawati.I was surprised to see that when he came back from the morning market,there wasn't only the regular fish and veggies which he normaly buys but also this japanese cucumber.I think my dad want's to start planting his own organic farm.

Do you have an organic lifestyle?

Like father like son

2007-08-10T10:09:00.000+08:00

I was browsing through some old photos and this particular picture caught my eye.I wonder if they look alike.People say they do.Don't you?

Setia Budi

2007-08-09T07:58:00.000+08:00

This school used to be my school back in 2004 until 2006,now my younger brother is at this school.They moved to this new compound in 2005.The school's name is Sekolah Taman Ilmu dan Budi which means Garden of Knowledge and Virtue.It is then shortened into Setia Budi.It is under the International Islamic University Malaysia's management.In this compound,they have three school's in it including Setia Budi.The other two are International Islamic School(IIS) and the IIUM Montessori.Their session is from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m..Is that a very long period of time for one to be in school?

School van

2007-08-08T07:47:00.000+08:00

I wasn on the way to my tuition but before that I had to send my younger brother to school which is at Gombak.Our car was behind his school's school van.Most of the school vans in Malaysia are yellow coloured.What about the one in your country of hometown?

Kopitiam breakfast #4

2007-08-07T07:50:00.000+08:00

My brother was slurping the half boiled egg from the bowl when I took this picture.It really looks appetising but I've never been interested in tasting half boiled egg before.What does it taste like?

Kopitiam breakfast #3

2007-08-06T07:53:00.000+08:00

The picture shows 'nasi lemak' with chicken rendang.Usually,rendang is eaten with lemang or ketupat during Hari Raya.The basic nasi lemak is served with boiled egg,2-3 slices of cucumber,a bit of nuts and fried anchovies and sambal.The chicken rendang adds more variety to the taste of the nasi lemak.

Kopitiam breakfast #2

2007-08-05T10:42:00.000+08:00

The picture shows a typical kopitiam breakfast which is toasted bread with kaya,kopitiam style as well as a cup of 'teh tarik' which is basically tea with condensed milk.The toasted bread's filling is very nice and it has lots of butter in it as well as kaya.The 'teh tarik' has the correct amount of condensed milk so it tastes not too sweet and not too tasteless.

Kopitiam breakfast #1

2007-08-04T20:49:00.000+08:00

This morning,my dad decided to bring us to a kopitiam which was opened by one of his close friends.The picture above shows my dad cracking open a half-boiled egg.

The shop is located in Bangi and it is called Bangi Kopitiam.Their slogan is "Let's eat together-gether...".I find it very catchy.
The people who go there are from the elite society of Bangi.By 8 a.m.,there are already about 8 people.Imagine how many people would be there at 10 a.m.?More pictures coming soon,so stay tuned!

SACC Mall

2007-08-03T10:38:00.000+08:00

I couldn't upload any pictures from my camera so I decided to use one of my old ones.This picture was taken at SACC Mall which is located in Shah Alam.The last time I went there,there were not many people.I guess because it was a Sunday and nobody wanted to get out of bed.

From this day on,

2007-08-02T21:27:00.001+08:00

Ampang DP will be known as Selangor DP.I find it very hard to capture pictures because there are not much of interesting places in Ampang so I made up my mind to change it to Selangor DP.

Turkey on the loose

2007-08-02T08:12:00.000+08:00

That turkey has been on the loose for nearly a week.It's been running around my housing area and clucking.It was very loud.Louder than my voice.I wonder where it came from...

DP Theme Day:Typical Breakfast

2007-08-01T07:27:00.000+08:00

I find nuggets and fruit juice to be my typical breakfast.Very childish isn't it?Well,because I have two younger brothers who are still in kindegarden,so I have to eat what toddlers eat,nuggets.It's actually quite delicious but after sometime you'll get sick with it.I haven't and lets pray I won't get sick eating nuggets nearly every day.

Do visit these other blogs which are participating.
Due to time difference,some pictures might appear later throughout the day.
Saint Paul (MN), USA - Bellefonte (PA), USA - Menton, France - Monte Carlo, Monaco - New York City (NY), USA - Tel Aviv, Israel - Hyde, UK - Port Angeles (WA), USA - Mainz, Germany - Stockholm, Sweden - Paderborn, Germany - Singapore, Singapore - Haninge, Sweden - Nottingham, UK - Ampang (Selangor), Malaysia - Manila, Philippines - Boston (MA), USA - Seoul, Korea - Singapore, Singapore - Joplin (MO), USA - Chandler (AZ), USA - Paris, France - Sequim (WA), USA - Greenville (SC), USA - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Boston (MA), USA - Chennai, India - Madison (WI), USA - Baton Rouge (LA), USA - Toulouse, France - Seattle (WA), USA - Mexico (DF), Mexico - La Antigua, Guatemala - Selma (AL), USA - Wassenaar (ZH), Netherlands - Albuquerque (NM), USA - Cleveland (OH), USA - San Diego (CA), USA - Lubbock (TX), USA - Jakarta, Indonesia - Sheki, Azerbaijan - Sydney, Australia - Mumbai, India - Seoul, South Korea - Cottage Grove (MN), USA - Cypress (TX), USA - Saarbrücken, Germany - Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina - New Orleans (LA), USA - Budapest, Hungary - Kyoto, Japan - Tokyo, Japan - Austin (TX), USA - Singapore, Singapore - Villigen, Switzerland - Montréal (QC), Canada - Stayton (OR), USA - Melbourne, Australia - Silver Spring (MD), USA - Moscow, Russia - Springfield (MO), USA - Inverness (IL), usa - Arlington (VA), USA - Cologne (NRW), Germany - Anderson (SC), USA - Oslo, Norway - Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation - Manila, Philippines - Kajang (Selangor), Malaysia - Maple Ridge (BC), Canada - Bandung (West Java), Indonesia - Stavanger, Norway - Bastia, France - Hong Kong, China - Wailea (HI), USA - St. Louis (MO), USA - Chicago (IL), USA - Rabaul, Papua New Guinea - Sydney, Australia - Bucaramanga (Santander), Colombia - Kansas City (MO), USA - Grenoble, France - Paris, France - Evry, France - Saigon, Vietnam - Prague, Czech Republic - Cape Town, South Africa - Brookville (OH), USA - Brussels, Belgium - San Diego (CA), USA - Wellington, New Zealand - Newcastle (NSW), Australia - Saint Louis (MO), USA - Sharon (CT), USA - Shanghai, China - Zurich, Switzerland - North Bay (ON), Canada - Lyon, France - Naples (FL), USA

The sign which everyone ignores

2007-07-30T07:50:00.000+08:00

This sign is often ignored because no one seems to see it.It is quite hidden.It is really displeasing to hear cars speeding over the bump and produces this 'BUMP' sound which is very irritating.I hope someone will be moving this sign where someone migt be able to see it.

A helping hand

2007-07-29T08:52:00.000+08:00

Yesterday was my School Festival or better known here as Canteen Day.My brothers didn't really give me a helping hand the day before that to make muffins to be sold at the canteen day,but they did help clean the mixing bowl.

That way..

2007-07-27T10:03:00.000+08:00

..is the way to go.
Today,my aunty dropped of her son at our house.I was taking care of him for a while out in my garden when he suddenly pointed to the gate.I wonder where does he want to go?

Antique Collection #2

2007-07-25T08:00:00.000+08:00

These are tiffins.Back in the old days,they created this to bring rice and lauk.This has the same function as a lunch box.Some of these tiffins were given to my dad by his friend's who are also antique collectors.

Antique collection #1

2007-07-24T07:39:00.000+08:00

This is one of the padlocks on our door.It was handed down to my dad by my grandfather.It used to be the lock to the front gate of my dad's house in Batu Pahat - 32 Jalan Durian, Taman Ampuan, Batu Pahat, Johor.It now guards our main entrance to the house,which is a 100 year old Javanese door.My dad is an antique collecto.We have more than 20 antique pieces at home.Will be posting more of it.

Friendly service

2007-07-23T08:04:00.000+08:00

I was in the car waiting for my mother to fill up the tank of our car because it was running out of fuel when I spotted this man cleaning the windshield of the car in front of our car.I think he is about 40 years of age but still working very hard to please everyone who comes to Petronas station.

Potter frenzy

2007-07-22T12:58:00.000+08:00

Finally,the last Harry Potter book.For experience,my dad brought me to Kinokuniya at KLCC at 3.50 a.m. just to get in line.Unfortunately,by the time we reached there,there were about 200 people already.As we got in line for the book,everybody was busy talking about the past 6 books.Now,I've already finished it.I finished it in about 13 hours.Me and my dad each have our own copy because my dad knows we were bound to fight over the book,so he bought two instead.

An old friend

2007-07-20T10:42:00.000+08:00

This old SLR belongs to my dad.I think my dad got it when he was in boarding school at the age of 15, so this camera is about 24 years old because my dad is now 39 years old.I've seen the pictures which my dad took using this old camera and it turned out very nicely.I was hoping my dad would fix it because I wanted a hands on experience on an SLR but my dad told me the cost of fixing it would be much more expensive than buying a dSLR instead.

Talking

2007-07-18T11:17:00.000+08:00

The two people in the picture were talking to each other when I took this picture.The woman who is talking to the man on the motorbike sells flowers there.Her stall is at the entrance of an Indian Temple located in Ampang.

MIA

2007-07-15T09:16:00.000+08:00

I've been missing for nearly 4 days now.I had to study for my exam.My school has an exam every month but after this exam that I'm sitting for now,there won't be another exam until October.

The picture above shows 'tauhu bakar' or fried tauhu.I've never tasted it before because I've never liked it but my mum,dad and brother love this dish.My brother can finish it less than under a minute or two.

Durian fest

2007-07-10T07:27:00.000+08:00

We had another durian fest on Sunday night.My mum and dad went to pick up my younger brother's Combivent and Inflamide puff at Ampang Puteri and when they came back,they didn't only just come back with the puff but also with durian.I was very thrilled indeed but because I was tired at that time and full from eating Pizza Hut earlier on,I only ate one and the next morning I had a stomach ache because of the pizza.This durian had more flesh and was very creamy.Very tempting isn't it?

Beautiful...

2007-07-09T07:28:00.000+08:00

Among all of the flowers in my father's garden,I like this one but I like the frangipani better.Everyday before going to school,I'll look at this flower and take lots of pictures of it so in my camera nearly 65% of it is filled with the pictures of this flower.I wish I knew the name of this flower.Does anybody here know?

Have a nice week everyone!

Ampang Puteri #2

2007-07-08T07:36:00.001+08:00

When my mum told Dr. Ashar about me photographing him scanning the baby for my DP Blog,he didn't seem to mind.So I snapped away.

In the picture above,it shows my mum's doctor getting ready to scan my mum's tummy.He first applied some jelly and later scaned her stomach.As soon as everything was going well,Dr. Ashar checked the organs of the baby and saw that the organs were alright.We wanted to see the baby's face,but unfortunately she covered her face with her hands and after that,she yawned!I was very thrilled.I thank God so much because I finally get to have a baby sister.
This picture shows Dr. Ashar measuring the head of the baby.The baby will be due one week before Hari Raya Puasa which is early September this year.

Ampang Puteri #1

2007-07-07T07:27:00.000+08:00

'Ho pital',what happened to the 'S' you ask?I don't know.It's been like that since the last time I went to this particular hospital,Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital which is located near Ampang Point.I went there yesterday to accompany my mum to get her check up because she is now 7 months pregnant.Will be posting more pictures at the hospital tomorrow.

Al-Quran Al-Karim

2007-07-05T07:49:00.000+08:00

This is an extract from Surah Al-Baqarah,the second surah of the Al-Quran also the longest surah.Al-Baqarah means female cow.I've already finished reading this surah.I started learning how to read Al-Quran at the age of 7 years old.I am planning to finish reading the Al-Quran by the end of the year if it is possible.

The Al-Quran is written in Arabic.For Muslims,it is the book of divine guidance and direction for mankind from falling into the tricks of the satan.The Al-Quran was revealed to our last prophet,Prophet Muhammd(s.a.w).By reading the Al-Quran we can get inner peace as well as learn what the contents are.

The King of Fruits

2007-07-04T07:13:00.000+08:00

This is the fruit which not everyone favours,the durian,The King of Fruits.Despite it's smell,I can finish the whole fruit myself and then realise that I haven't saved some for anyone.Very greedy of me!Sometimes durians have lots of flesh but doesn't taste as sweet as the ones with less flesh.After eating durian,your body will feel a bit hot so my grandfather always keeps the skin of the durian and fills it with plain water and drink from there.It helps!

Are you a durian fan or as my grandfather says, 'Hantu Durian'?

A new frangipani

2007-07-03T08:47:00.000+08:00

After two weeks,finally a flower blooms from the frangipani I planted.I thought that the one I planted first would have flowers already but look who bloomed first.

DP Theme Day:The Colour Red

2007-07-01T20:28:00.000+08:00

I'm a little late posting this Theme Day photo.In the morning,had to go to my brothers' sports day and when I reached home,I fell asleep as I was watching TV because I had to go to a Talent Night at a school in Putrajaya and reached home at 2 a.m..For more details,read my other blog.

It was hard to find a picture for this Theme Day because I didn't have any idea on what to post.But eventually,I got a few ideas.As a treat,my dad brought us for lunch somewhere near the border of Ampang and Kuala Lumpur.After lunch,I was going back to the car and saw the place where they put the fire extinguisher in but there wasn't one.I wonder where it had gone to.

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McDonalds drive thru

2007-06-30T09:47:00.000+08:00

This is the McDonalds which is combined with a petrol station,Projet.My dad will usually go through the drive-thru when we have nothing to eat for dinner or if mum is away and there's no one to cook for us.The food in McDonalds in Malaysia is not the same as the one in other countries.For example,in Singapore with the Happy Meal you can pick from a selection of side orders like apple dippers which are ready sliced to be dipped in caramel.Here in Malaysia,the side orders are not that interesting though.

Colours

2007-06-29T10:48:00.001+08:00

As I go back home from school,I always look up into the sky to look at the clouds.Because I finish school at 6.45 p.m.,I get the chance to look at the sunset and as the sun sets,the clouds look as if ther've been painted by the sun with a reddish or orangish colour.In the picture,it looks as if the sky has been painted by a faint orange colour.

A new sunset

2007-06-27T07:43:00.000+08:00

This is the view of the sunset from my dad's new office.I stood by the window for nearly 1 hour and watched the sun go down because I've never seen it going down before.It was a really nice experience.

Work...lots of work.

2007-06-23T00:53:00.000+08:00

I think everyone in Ampang is renewing/rennovating their house.There is a bungalow which was crashed down earlier last month and now has an extra floor and my neighbour who owns the big tree has made a new balcony,made a small little corner to relax at in his garden and painted the top of his roof white.I'll post a picture of it later.
Earlier this afternoon,I spotted that guy sitting on the wall which separates two houses from each other.He was fixing some wiring of the bungalow next to my neighbour's house.My neighbour is away because he and his family stay in Singapore but comes back during school holidays.

Sunrise

2007-06-21T09:57:00.000+08:00

Today I woke up early because I heard my mum going out of the house around 6 a.m. because she was going on a business trip to Singapore so I decided to post pictures of the sunrise.

6.28 a.m.

6.50 a.m.

6.58 a.m.

I think the time taken for the sunrise was a wee bit early today.

The Hill

2007-06-17T12:06:00.000+08:00

I'm back.Went back to Muar,Johor on Thursday evening because my gradfather had a serious case of denggi.This is being taken seriously in Singapore.On to the post,

As promised, the picture of the hill.It was a very sunny day when I took this picture.Well,it has been sunny here in Ampang.Whta's the weather like in your country now?

Now..

2007-06-13T22:52:00.000+08:00

...I'll see the window when I wake up.

I've just finished cleaning my room earlier today before I went to school.Now when I wake up,I can smell the fresh air from outside.

In my next post,I will show you what I see from my window which I intended to post for the Daily Photo Theme Day but I didn't post it because it was bald.But now,the grass has grown a little taller so I'll be posting a picture of it.

I'll be busy this week because I have a Silat competition next week at Stadium Titiwangsa and I will be competing with the schools around KL.But if I do have the time,I'll try to post up a picture and I'll try to reply your comments A.S.A.P.

waiting...

2007-06-07T06:45:00.000+08:00

...for mum to come home.

I now spend more time outside with my brothers.We usually play around or just sit down and wait for mum to come home.Took this picture around sunset.
And took a picture of the gate's shadows under the sunset.

On a hot weekend...

2007-06-05T06:53:00.000+08:00

...school shoes are washed and left out to dry.

My younger brothers use these type of shoes because of the size of their feet which are smaller than mine.

Will be away on Friday.Going off to Singapore! Have a nice day everyone!

After trimming the grass

2007-06-04T07:18:00.000+08:00

After trimming the grass,my grandfather would keep the machine he uses to trim the grass, get a shower and after that sit down to read newspapers.Must be nice to sit down and read newspapers after doing a hard work trimming the grass.

Trimming the grass

2007-06-03T08:01:00.000+08:00

That's my grandfather.He usually trims the grass here at our place everytime the grass grows very tall.He was cutting the grass at the hill which I could see from my room.The hill looks better with grass than it is without grass.I'll post a picture of it with and without grass.

Will visit your blogs and comment later because I have to go to grandma's house.See you all soon,and have a nice Sunday.Do post something interesting for me and the other bloggers to read.

DP Theme Day: View From Your Bedroom

2007-06-01T07:06:00.000+08:00

My room has this boring view of a hill, so decided to take a picture from my brother's room because he has the best view of our neighbourhood.As you can see,the big pine tree which I posted previously is in the picture.Near our negihbourhood,there's this big hill,it's located at Kemensah.Hope you can spot it!

Will reply your comments later as I have a busy week ahead because I'll either be going to Singapore or Cameron Highlands, but if I'm not busy I'll try reply the comments ASAP.Have a nice weekend!

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splashing party #4

2007-05-26T01:39:00.000+08:00

This is the dam.But it broke because someone made one of the sacks filled of sand fell.

And later....a few boys came to the rescue.The fixed the dam but because the sacks were too heavy,they didn't manage to fix it.

splashing party #3

2007-05-25T13:11:00.000+08:00

This is a swing made out of a deflated rubber tire.It was hung from a tree over the dam which was built at the river. I hope you can spot the swing in the picture down there.

It was a very hot day,but the trees provided shade and the water was cold.It's a very nice place to go to,it's called Isi Rimba.

splashing party #2

2007-05-24T23:25:00.000+08:00

These are the kiddos at the party.After eating their snacks,they brought some empty cups along into the river to catch fish!Yes,there were fish in there,but tiny little ones.Didn't manage to get snaps of the fish though,they were too fast.I joined in too and it was great fun!Taught me to be more patient.

splashing party

2007-05-23T21:32:00.000+08:00

I'm sorry for my late posts.I had to study day and night for my mid year exam.About the splashing party,it went on quite well.We had a pinata,some water games and lots of fun!Pictures coming up soon.

frangipani

2007-05-19T20:33:00.000+08:00

Frangipani's are now in bloom here in Ampang.It's just nice to see them grow into beautiful flowers.Don't you?Yesterday,it rained.Today,it rained too!How's the weather in your city?Still hot?

By the way,tomorrow's post will be a bit late because there's a splashing party held at Kemensah and I'll be taking pictures so,just wait and see!

Mini-Police Station

2007-05-18T10:02:00.001+08:00

This is a Mini-Police Station.Usually there'll be around to police officers sitting there and looking out for any crimes but everytime I pass this particular station,there are no police officers patrolling or in there.I wonder where have they been.There are lots of these Mini-Police Stations scattered all over KL.This is located near the FINAS building.

FINAS

2007-05-17T22:18:00.000+08:00

This is the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia.The building is located beside the Zoo.It's quite a big building but I forgot to take a picture of it.Maybe when I have time to go there,I'll take a picture and post it here.

daily chores

2007-05-16T20:18:00.000+08:00

As I was watering the plants in our garden,I was thinking about the upcoming exams.But then,I still had a chance to take a picture of the tree which has been in our garden for a long time.It's been raining here in Ampang,but sometimes its just for 5 minutes only.

rain,come down.

2007-05-15T21:41:00.000+08:00

The clouds have been grey here in Ampang but it hasn't been raining,it always has been drizzling.Everytime the grey clouds come rolling in,I'll wonder,"Will my day be a gloomy one?".Hope your's hasn't been a gloomy day.

I'm sorry this picture doesn't have good lighting.I didn't have time to edit the contrast.My exam won't be finishing until the 23rd of May,so until then,I'll be a bit busy.I'll try and visit your blogs in the nearest time!

big tree

2007-05-14T08:00:00.000+08:00

This is the big tree which belongs to the neighbour opposite my house.Couldn't get a full picture of the tree because it was just too tall!The tree has been there since I moved here,and it's leaning nearer and nearer towards our house.I wonder if it'll ever fall.Sorry about the wire.Have a nice week everyone!

2007-05-12T19:06:00.000+08:00

I was waiting for the person who I usually go to school with to come and pick me up when I saw a person distributing advertisements for Giant,a quite popular supermarket here.I guess the guy who was distrubuting the advertisements was to busy and shoved it through the wiper of the car.

Have a nice weekend!

sunset

2007-05-11T10:10:00.000+08:00

Sunset is always the best time to take a picture because the sky literally turns red.Took this picture from the computer room.The outline of the big pine tree belongs to our neighbours.It has been there since we moved here.I'll post a picture of it later.

I'm sorry for not posting yesterday.Had to study for my Mid Year which is tomorrow.Replacement day because we had one day off when everybody else was schooling.

Blue sky#3

2007-05-09T08:09:00.000+08:00

Went to Mak Jah's for breakfast the other morning and as I was waiting for my breakfast to come,I looked towards the street,and looked up to the sky.Very hot temperatures here now and this morning,the clouds are grey,but there's no rain.

Blue Sky #2

2007-05-08T22:15:00.000+08:00

Another picture of a piece of the sky.Took this picture to pass my time in the car.The picture looks a bit dark because our car has tinted windows.I like the way the sun turned out in this picture.

Have a nice day everyone!

Blue Sky #1

2007-05-06T19:15:00.000+08:00

The rainy days are over now and taken over by the sunny days.It's been a really hot day and it just gets hotter and hotter by the minute.How's the weather back in your city?

Great Eastern Mall

2007-05-05T18:32:00.000+08:00

This is Great Eastern Mall from the elevated highway.Took the picture when I was on the way to KLCC with my mum.The sky has been blue lately.No grey clouds to be seen and it hasn't been raining lately,and now the temperature is quite hot now.

Have a great weekend!

New highways

2007-05-02T13:56:00.000+08:00

New highways will be seen here at Ampang as soon as it's finished.That highway has been constructed since the past few months.I'm wondering when they'll finish it and after that the traffic jams will be gone.It's been a hectic day here at Ampang but as soon as the holidays are over,it'll be much more quieter.

air and water

2007-05-01T14:20:00.000+08:00

What do you need for the tyre of your car?Wind of course!This is one of the wind and water stations at Petronas Petrol Station.Why is there water you ask at this place?Well,that's because you have to wash your hands after putting in air into the tyre.Do you have these in your country?

escalators

2007-04-30T07:54:00.000+08:00

Went to Great Eastern Mall which is located near Gleneagles Hospital.What I like about Great Eastern Mall is that it is always quiet and not many people go there.The escalators are very high.Yes,they are.When you are at the ground level and you want to go to level 2,there is an escalator to go to that level.I'm scared of it but it really is useful when you dont want to take two escalators up just to get onto the two next floors.

roti canai maker

2007-04-29T12:44:00.000+08:00

This is the person who makes the roti canai at Mak Jah's stall.The roti bom he makes is very buttery and very nice.Me and my brother are big fans of the roti bom he makes,but usually I settle down for roti canai.This really is a must try for roti canai fans!

People #4

2007-04-28T20:15:00.000+08:00

I think this will be the end of the people series.Can't seem to find anymore people pictures.

This picture was taken after I took the April DP Theme picture.This boy was fishing at the pond near the monument at the entrance of the zoo.I thought he was doing something else but as I got a closer look,I saw him holding a fishing net in his hand.I think he managed to catch one fish.

People #3

2007-04-27T10:29:00.000+08:00

This one is a guy who has just received a delivery order.This picture was taken at Ampang Point.I hope he didn't notice me taking his picture.Any ideas on what he's delivering or where he works?The clue is the red t-shirt and click the picture try and look at the bag he's carrying.Maybe you'll get a better view.Good luck!

People #2

2007-04-26T08:13:00.000+08:00

This was my very first candid picture.I wanted the boy to look at the camera but as soon as I lifted up the camera he looked in another direction.It's very sweet to see siblings together.I hope they stick together no matter what happens.

People #1

2007-04-25T08:22:00.000+08:00

Ampang Point,a place where you can find many things and people.Taking about people,I'm doing a people series now.

I was waiting for my mum in the car with my brothers when I spotted two people-a local and probabbly a tourist walking together,discussing.I felt very delighted to see them,who are from different races,talking together in peace.

home....

2007-04-24T21:40:00.000+08:00

I'm so happy to post something new after four days of not posting anything up.Well,I do have my reasons:Number 1,internet connection was lost and Number 2,I went back to my hometown because of a family reunion.I was starting to get worried until dad told me our internet connection was available today.Phew,what a relief.

Decided to post our national flower.Spotted it amongst the bougainvilleas.Enjoy.I'll try to check out your blog's in the nearest time.

funny

2007-04-18T09:02:00.000+08:00

Was on the way to KL and dad said he spotted a sign which says "If you want to steal thi shouse,please smile because you are now on camera".I laughed when I read the sign.I hope it works to stop thieves from breaking into the house!

The Bakery

2007-04-17T07:51:00.000+08:00

Here's another place to get good bread and a good breakfast too!The Bakery is a French bakery which sells freshly made French bread,pasteries,cookies,hot meals and sandwiches and they are all original.None of the bread taste like the ones you buy from Deli France.I like the sun dried tomato bread because when you smell it,it smells like pasta and you can eat it on it's own!Here's the address for everybody out there:
The Bakery Ukay HeightsBlock A1,
Jalan Chong Khoon Lin, Ukay Heights,
68000 Ampang
Tel: +603-4260 1606

On the roof

2007-04-16T07:45:00.000+08:00

Spotted a guy sweeping the falling leaves on the roof of the animal shelter [SPCA].I was shocked to see him on the roof and the question which lingers in my mind is "How did he get up there?".As soon as I spotted the guy on the roof,quickly whipped out mum's camera phone to snap this.I think this is a lucky shot.Click on the picture to see a better view of the guy.Have a great week everybody!

The best breakfast in Ampang

2007-04-15T17:36:00.000+08:00

Went to Ampang Jaya for breakfast and went to my mum's all time favourite stall which serves nice roti canai which is made by a Malay.It is amazingly true!It's very hard to find a Malay who can make nice roti canai.The teh tarik is not so sweet and not so plain and the traditional kueh,yummy!So those of you who live in KL or Ampang or if you're planning to visit KL,do stop by at Mak Jah Corner.It is located along Jalan Kerja Air Lama and it is located next to SPCA Ampang.

grey sky

2007-04-14T10:03:00.000+08:00

It has been raining here in Ampang,especially in the evenings.I thought it was supposed to be the dry season here in Malaysia but looks like the rain decided to drop by.If it's God's blessing then thank you God for the rain.I don't think it rains at night because usually if it rains at night here it'll be very cold in the morning.

No devils

2007-04-13T10:00:00.000+08:00

"No devil-ing allowed",that's what the sign literally means in the restaurant of Rimba Jimbara.The signs at Rimba Jimbara are wierd and there's one on the toilet door which says "If you're a human,don't act like a baboon" but I didn't bring my camera along [left my camera with my mum].

clean?

2007-04-12T07:16:00.000+08:00

Mr first impression when I looked at the river was,"Wow,clear waters!" but as soon as I went in,"Wow,rubbish!" but there wasn't a lot of rubbish just a few scraps but still.This river has less rubbish than the one I've seen here at Kemensah.I guess the owner of this place takes good care of it.By the way,this place is called Rimba Jimbara.Rimba means forest and Jimbara is actually a rock group here in Malaysia,so this place belongs to Jimbara but they're not the ones taking care of this place,their close friends help them take care of it.

looking for water

2007-04-11T06:52:00.000+08:00

This picture of a root looking for water somehow takes me back to learning Science.Learnt it when I was 10.Plants react to sunlight,water and gravity.I'm sure the root is from the spider looking tree.Quite a long root.

spider looking tree

2007-04-10T07:12:00.000+08:00

Went to one of the waterfalls in Kampung Kemensah for a family trip and while I was standing on a big rock,looked above me and saw this tree which looked like a spider's web.Luckily my camera was with me so I managed to snap this picture.Any ideas on what the name of this tree is?