Kedah, places of interest! Episode 1

Hi there!

It’s March now, and it still hot here at Jitra.

According to the news at television, news reader said that the hot temperature will reduce normal when it’s March, well I guessed the hot still there right! Just wait and see…(“,)

For this post I’m actually want to describe for all followers the places of interest at Kedah. From my research, Kedah has so many interesting places to visit. I hope all of you can have some idea about Kedah while you reading my post. Thanks to Ministry of Tourism Malaysia for completing my searching. Enjoy!

• Pekan Rabu.

This bustling bazaar offers a smorgasbord of northern delicacies and produce, handicrafts, trinkets as well as garments.

• State Museum.

Built in 1936, this majestic building incorporates local architecture with hints of Thai influence. Its features Kedah’s royal and cultural heritage.

• Paddy Museum.

Located in Gunung Keriang, the museum showcases the development of paddy cultivation methods, traditional paddy planting equipment and different aspects of paddy cultivation.

• Alor Setar Tower

Towering at a height of 165.5 metre, it has an observation area which offers visitors a panoramic view of Alor Setar city. It also houses a conference room and revolving restaurant.

• Tun Dr. Mahathir’s Birthplace.

Furnishing and implements preserved from Tun Dr. Mahathir’s childhood as well as souvenirs and memorabilia are displayed here.

• Balai Besar.

Balai Besar was built in 1898 and it occasionally used for royal ceremonies and state functions.

• Balai Nobat.

Balai Nobat is where instruments of Royal Orchestra are stored. They comprise a gong, flute and three drums which are played during royal ceremonies.

• Masjid Zahir.

A familiar landmark in Alor Setar, the mosque was constructed in 1912 and features Moorish architecture.




P/s: There's more interesting place here at Kedah, enjoy Kedah!

Kedah, The ricebowl of Malaysia!

Hello and welcome!

It almost ends of February. That means we all here for final semester almost 2 month. And also almost 2 month at KEDAH state. Since I’m the only Diploma student in my class who from Kedah, to all my friend it is not to late to saying out loud “Welcome to KEDAH!, the rice bowl of Malaysia!”…hahhaha…dah 2 bulan baru nak cakap kan?!

Well, from my point of view I found my friend said Kedah state is so boring. Some of them said there not having big shopping mall, Jitra is so hot (weather)…and so many comment…
Well, for me Kedah is not so boring for those who have a vehicle. Using a vehicle also we can go “ronda-ronda” around Jitra or 30 minutes to Alor Setar and 30 minutes to Kangar also.

Theres so many nice view to see here at Kedah! Kedah is also known as “Ricebowl of Malaysia” since they have paddy plains a lot! Here at Kedah also lays claim to Bujang Valley, once the cradle of ancient civilization and offers a captivating variety of natural attractions such as the famous island getaway of Langkawi, Pulau Payar Marine Park and Lake Pedu.

Explorer to Alor Setar, the capital city, and visit its historic mosque, buzzing market and stately museums. A microcosm of its multiracial populace, it is blessed with diverse cultures which are evident in its traditions, architectureand lifestyle of its people. Travellers to state can select their accommodation from among various well-appointed hotels, five star resorts and budget inns located in the city, towns and islands.
That’s all for now. Im happy as Im a Kedah people. For the next post will be places of interest at Kedah. See you around!!


P/s: Enjoy Kedah!

DISCIPLINE STARTS AT HOME

Hello!

For the new followers, I said welcome to my blog. For this post I will included an essay for the transition assignment. Actually, I wrote this in 2003 just for fun. I wrote with my friends at primary school to submit to school magazine. I change a little bit so that I can add a suitable transition words (I think!)
Here are the essays!

DISCIPLINE STARTS AT HOME

Most of us start our live at homes. For the first twelve years, children live with their parents. In fact, most of us stay at home with our family until we have our own career and family. Therefore, children get their informal education such as “what to do” and “what not to do” from their loving family. This informal is very important in shaping a child. A child who lives in a good surrounding with good, caring parents and happy family will learn the positive attitudes in lives. As a result, the child will have a strong character and manage to choose whatever is good for him.

A survey in early education in USA shows that at the age of 0-6 years old, the children are actually absorb about 90% from their environment, either its good or bad. In other words, parent plays an important role in influencing the children attitude. In the same way, children would not get involve in negative activities outside their home if they have been fully guided and rightfully brought up by their family. This is reflected in their physical health as well as their ability to function well socially and academically.

Besides, a meaningful saying goes “if you wish to see the rainbow you have to put up the rain”. Again, parents are the person who will be benefits of their children success should have more time and opportunity to be with their children, especially during the holiday. For example, thinking parents will gives all out to ensure their children get the best from them. Even though they are busy, they still can plan to spend quality time with their children whenever possible.

Truly, good values take a long time to develop and the best people to convey them are the parents by practicing good examples, showing them what to do and how to act. They should let their children know that the parents expect of their children by giving them clear and firm instruction. They should also give ample warnings of what might happen if the rules are broken. For this reason, the parents should start doing this from the early age as at the age of 5-6 years old, as the children are actually ready to accept and understand instruction.

In addition, we can conclude that home is the best place for their children to learn about discipline especially self-discipline. The good homes values instilled by their parents since they were babies will guide them where ever they go and whatever they do in their lives. In conclusion it is no doubt that is up to their parents to instill good homes values in their children for them to face a more challenging life ahead.

P/s: Please comment my essay!...I mean the word I used and so on….

Learning English episode 2.

Hi!
We meet again here in my blog. First I would like to say thank you for spend a time to read my blog. As my promises in the preview post. I will write about what we have learn in the third class.
In the 3rd class, we have learn about song lyrics. The song is by simple Plan, titled Welcome to my life. We discuss about the meaning of the song. Then we learn about Prefix and suffix words. For example for prefix word is pre, un, dis and so on. For suffix, the example will be er, able, ous and so on. In this class also Miss Amille gives us the “GOOD” example to make a sentences. It is a quiet “INTERESTING” having this class. NOT!!!! (disertakan dengan bunyi buzzer! Haha!!!)…booooooooo…!!!

Well, jump to the previous class we have learn about Transisitions. In this class also we’ve been given an assignment to write any kind of story or essay for 350 words content transition words. I have complete that assignment during the Chinese New Year holiday. My next post will be this assignment.
That’s all we learn so far.

p/s: It’s ”FUN” to learn English! ;p

Learning English episode 1.

Hello,
Tonight is Tuesday night alone in my room. Of course la….I rent this room for myself only. No wonder …Im alone. What I try to mean is my housemate is outside for a dinner. I just having a dinner in my room. Bungkus nasik jer la….
What is going to be a title for my third post ha?
Well, I guess I better write about what I have learn in English class so far in this semester.
First class, we’ve been teach by our lecturer a proper way to use English dictionary. She explains to us what the content in the dictionary are. Most of dictionaries provide the following information.
1. Guide words (the words at the top of each page)
2. Spelling (how the word and its different forms are spelled)
3. Pronunciation (how to say the word)
4. Part of speech(the function of the word)
5. Definition(the meaning of the word)
6. Synonyms (words that have similar meanings)
7. Etymology(the history of the word)
Resources: Hands out given by Miss Amille in the class

Lesson learns: Knowing how to use dictionaries in a better way.

Second class, we learn about Synonyms and antonyms and we having some game. For all my friend who forgot about the game. Here are the words that Miss Amille use in the “about Synonyms and antonyms” game.
Asleep – awake
brave - coward
Below – above
Stranger - Friend
City- village
Exit - Entrance
Top – bottom
Forward – Backward
Dull- Interesting
Warm – cool
Bright – Dark
Sink - float
Best – Worst
Foolish - Wise
Take – give
Win – Lose

Lesson learns: By having this kind of game, I can know a new words for synonyms and antonyms.


p/s : For the 3rd and 4th class, see you in the next post! Bubye (“,)

I. A.M S.O.R.R.Y M.I.S.S A.M.I.L.L.E!

Hello,
First thing first, I would like to sorry because I dint update my blog for a long time. Not that because im busy. Besides that is not a good reason to escape. That is because I found the main problem is I don’t know what to write. I try to find the idea since all my friend keep updating their blog. I feel so ashamed to my English lecturer, Miss Amille and also my friends. And then I start review most of the blog written by the classmates. I think of myself, where they get so many idea to write such a thing in their blog. In fact, some of them are really a good blogger.
Finally, I find that keyword of all this is they keep trying to create, to write for their blog and I should be one of them. In the second class, Miss Amilee gives the idea what to write for the post. She said that we can write about what we’ve learn in the class every week in English class. For example, for the first class, we’ve learn about reading skills. But, guest what! I still dint update my blog. I feel ashamed if I use a broken English. Trust me, Im not so influence in English although I used almost 50% English words for my everyday’s life. So show off haaa!...suka ati aku la…
The result is, no matter what, I have to write something in my blog so that I can prove that by using a blog, people can really practicing use a good word and enhances their written skills especially when they write in English. This also a good way to practicing an English word and maybe find some idea from reading other people blog.
I guessed that'S all for now, see you in the next post!

p/s : I really need a comment from the expert.

EFC 603 - How hard it is?

Hi!!

First of all, Hello and welcome to my page.

As you know, my name is Mohd Izham bin Anwar. I came from Guar Chempedak, Kedah (sejam jer dari Jitra!). So....this is my first ever blog in my life, no experience enough....wakakakaka....I wonder what im going to post in my first blog. Well, since this blog is created because to complete the EFC (SPA 603) Syllabus....I decided that my entry will be title as per....well u all can see what?!.....

1. How hard is English?
2. When do I start use english word ever in my life?
3. Am I good enough to speak in english?

Well, Im very interested to learn new language especially english...thats why im always speak english in my everyday life.
I dont even care wether it turn to "good english" or "broken english".I use to learning some english word or english term everyday and every time in my life. Besides that, I also use to learn all that thing from...what we call that as "surat khabar"
Paper laaaa.....!!...hihihihihi....

Ok, I think thats all for now.....so many idea to write....but i dont want to sounds "melalut" , "beleteaq" and so on!

So.....Thank you!!

p/s : This is my experience blogging. Pelase take consideration if you want to comment