19 February 2014
Wet World Water Park Shah Alam
Snake & Reptile Farm Perlis
There are about 150 snakes from 34 species here, 25 of them of the local species and 9 from other parts of the world. Of those 10 species are poisonous while the rest are not. Among the types of snakes found here are pythons, branded cobras, ladle cobras, red tailed cobras, axe ‘bakau' cobras, buffalo's ribs and crab cobras, including the sugar cane and umbrella ‘katam' as well as the ‘punti'.
The most poisonous snake here is the spraying cobra while the heaviest is a python weighing 80 kg. with a length of 23 ft. Visitors can also find other animals and reptiles here including the hedgehog, otters, jungle monitor lizards including one with 2 tails, horned frogs, the ijok, iguanas and tuntungs.
07 February 2014
Borneo Highlands
This is where the annual Sarawak Bird Race - Bird Watching Event is held.
Jong Crocodile Farm
Set amidst the charming backdrop of tall tropical trees, lush vegetation and local fruit trees lies this unique farm with over a thousand crocodiles bred in captivity. The farm provides a perfect sanctuary for the reptiles, saving the species from extinction. There are huge and deep concrete ponds and natural breeding grounds for the crocodiles to mate and multiply.
Visitors are able to gaze at the snapping jaws, cold menacing eyes, sharp pointed teeth and powerful lashing tails of the crocs within short distance yet safe because of the metal fence.
Apart from crocodiles there are also numerous rare species of birds and animals found only in the Borneo Island. Visitors can have the enchanting experience of walking freely among the monkeys, leopard-cats, sunbears, bearcats, pheasants, civets, barking deers, sambar deers, turtles, fruit bats, monitor lizards, pythons and even hornbills.
03 February 2014
Kota Kayang Museum
Towards the end of the 19th century, Syed Salim built his residence and stayed there with his family until it was sold to the State Government just after the signing of the 1909 Bangkok Treaty. After that, the building became the official residence of the state British Advisors. The first British Advisor, Mr. Meadow Frost and his successors resided in the house until the Second World War in 1941. From 1941 until 1943, the building was taken over by Japanese Military Administration, while from 1943 until 1945, the Thai Military Government took over the building.
After Independence, the building became the Perlis Chief Minister's official residence. It became popularly known as Rumah Tetamu (Guest House) after it was vacated by Chief Minister Dato' Jaafar Hassan in early 1980s. In 1991, the building was demolished to make way for the construction of the present State Museum, which is structurally identical to the old building. The Kompleks Warisan Negeri (State Heritage Complex) is also within the compounds of the State Museum.
Padang Besar
The railway station has a long platform, manned by Malaysians on one side and the Thais on the other. Besides the Immigration checkpoints and some signs, it is hard to distinguish where the border actually lies because culturally, both sides are so enmeshed.
Beyond the rail tracks is Pekan Siam, bargain-hunters' paradise. The town is filled with textiles, clothing, handicraft, foodstuff, fruits and souvenirs.
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