Aquaria @ KLCC

Date :: 19 December 2011

Weather :: Hot~

Song :: Greenday - Basket Case

   

   This “ ocean of discovery ” is unveiled at the Aquaria KLCC right in the heart of the city. It is the first commercial aquarium in the Federal capital and a wonderful place to spend the school holidays with the family.


   It's a RM60 million aquarium featuring some 5,000 aquatic and marine animal exhibits of over 150 different species from Malaysia and around the world – some caught, some sourced and some given. Boasting of an area spanning two levels and covering over 5,500 square meters, making it the largest in the world, the Aquaria has 19 tanks with various environments to keep and display fishes from various parts of the world.

   Fully loaded with information on the existing exhibits at the aquarium, the information kiosks even provide real “ live ” video footage of some of the most fascinating exhibits.

• Open from 10am till 10pm with the last admission at 9pm
• Admission fee to the aquarium is RM38 for adults and RM26 for children aged three to 12.
• For MyKad holders, the admission fee is RM28 and RM22 for adults and children respectively. Entrance for those aged two and below is free.

Zoo Negara

Zoo Negara Malaysia is managed by the Malaysian Zoological Society, a non-governmental organization established to create the first local zoo for Malaysians. Zoo Negara is now 48 years old and has matured into a well-known zoo all around the world. We have a total of over 5446 specimen from 476 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. 

Zoo Negara covers 110 acres of land which is situated only 5km from the city of Kuala Lumpur. Over the years, the zoo has transformed itself to an open concept zoo with over 90% of its animals being kept in spacious exhibits with landscape befitting its nature.

i-City :: Shah Alam

Location :: Shah Alam

Nikon D90 :: 1/2s @ F/9 :: ISO 200

Nikon D90 :: 1s @ F/8 :: ISO200

Nikon D90 :: 1/2s @ F/9 :: ISO200

  i-City located in Shah Alam, Selangor is known as the city of digital lights. It is recognised at the first lightscape tourism destination in Malaysia with state-of- the-art LED technology showcase.

Taman Tamadun Islam, Kuala Terengganu

Replica of Kul Sharif Mosque, Kazan, Russia.

Replica of Suleyman Mosque, Turkey.

Taman Tamadun Islam ::

• Located at Pulau Wan Man, Kuala Terengganu.
• Takes about 3year of construction and cost around RM 249.3 million.
• Officially open to public on 3rd February 2008.
• Featuring 21 great Islamic Monument from all around the world. 

NIKON CENTRE :: berjaya times square,kuala lumpur

"The biggest one-stop venue for Nikon camera enthusiasts and photographers"

Nikon Centre - located at Level 1, East Wing of the Berjaya Times Square Mall. It is the biggest one-stop venue for Nikon camera enthusiasts and photographers of all levels to experience, practise, learn, find inspiration or share the tools of photography and witness the works of local and international image takers and makers.

The main functions of Nikon Centre KL ::

"Service/Repair Centre" and "Showroom for full range of Lenses, speed lights and other accessories"

"Display of Nikon Legendary Models"

"Showroom for full range of DSLR, COOLPIX"

"Photo Gallery"

"display of mini models at the center of the room"

UNISEL :: bestari jaya

"nikon D90, 1/500s @ F/22, ISO 200"

"nikon D90, 1/200s @ F/22, ISO 200"

"HDR - 3exposure"

A little fact about UNISEL ::

• Established on 23 August 1999
• The main campus UNISEL is currently being built on a 1,000 acre site at Bestari Jaya in Kuala Selangor.
• The university is part of a 4,000 acres piece of land which has been earmarked as the “Selangor Educational Park”.

Bukit Ampang

Spent a whole evening at bukit Ampang with fellow photog, from 4.00pm till 8.30pm.

The haze around KL city make it difficult to get a clearer picture, but we still manage to get a few picture ::

"nikon D90, 1/30s @ F/10, ISO 200"

"nikon D90, 13s @ F/10, ISO 200"

A little fact about Ampang ::

• Ampang name comes from the construction of a dam that was built from Bukit Belacan to Ampang city area (currently known as the Ampang Point) by Chinese miners.
• Ampang history related to the history of Kuala Lumpur as developed by the same person that Yap Ah Loy (Chinese tin mine operators). Indigenous Malay people in the Ampang area are descendants of the Bugis from Indonesia.
• Mukim Ampang is the smallest district in the district. Area is 3.859 hectares. There are 12 villages in Mukim Ampang.
• When the incident happened on May 13, 1969, Ampang is not involved in any dispute, a fight or bloodshed due to strict controls set by the government at that time and intelligence community leaders take care of the Malays and Chinese sentiment.

"Day" by helltuRt

Experimenting on combining time lapse video with a miniature effect.

In memories : "Penjara Pudu"

Picture taken on June 21st 2010 (demolition Day)

A little fact about this prison ::

Pudu Jail was built in 1895 by the British Colonial Administration for RM138, 000 with materials brought in from India and Britain.

First Governor is Lt-Col J.A.B Ellen.

It was called Pudoh Gaol at one point.

Originally contained 240 cells on the three floors to hold 900 convicts.

Held 6, 550 convicts in 1985, the most numbers in its lifespan. Convict sleeps in shift during this time.

Pudu Jail's unique X-shaped main building hid behind a 384 m wall that prominently featured a mural, on display along Jalan Pudu. Click HERE to see an aerial view of the prison.

Former inmate Khong Yen Chong drew the world's longest mural on its outer walls (384 m long and 4.5 m high) - an entry in the Guinness Book of Records.

It was closed on Nov 1, 1996. 1, 585 of the last inmates moved to Sungai Buloh prison. Briefly reopened as a tourist attraction in 1997. Closed again and reopened later to housed drug addicts and HINDRAF supporters.

Pudu Prison once housed the Top 5 Most Infamous Inmates : 1) Mona Fandey (Head chopper - hang on 2 November 2001) 2) Botak Chin a.k.a Wong Swee Chin (Underworld Taiko - hung to death on 11 June 1981) 3) Barlow & Chambers (Aussie drug traffickers - hung at the gallows on 7 July 1986) 4) Jimmy Chua a.k.a Chua Chap Seng (Police murderer and hostage taker - hung on 10 October 1989) 5) HINDRAF (The 8 Supporters - incarcerated and released)