26 Saturday May 2012
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bean bag, capsquare, colour, ICT, KL, Kuala LUmpur, opening, outdoor movie, real steel, starwars
An outdoor movie prior to grand opening of an ICT mall in a city center of KL. This was shot yesterday.
24 Thursday May 2012
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20 Sunday May 2012
Posted in Art Work, Cycling, Health, People, Photography
20 Sunday May 2012
Posted in Cars, Cycling, Health, People, Photography
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661, Bicycle, Bikes, comp shifted, dominated, full face, green, Kuala LUmpur, Malaysia, mongoose, people, photo, Rain, sixsixone
2nd Sunday riding of the month. Felt like 50 km of riding distance total. Mix all that with heavy showers and massive overhead thunderstorm. Freaky it was. I thought it would damage my phone and tablet. Took a shelter at a bus stop in the center of the KL city center. I managed to get there on time before it gets heavy. Wind blows the droplets and made my clothes, bike and helmet wet. Had to cover up. My body temp. is pretty warm so im not worried of getting shiver breeze. The rain nearly slow paced so i took off with my wind breaker. Gone through one of the busiest road in the city with six interchange junctions, full load buses. Pretty dangerous to ride alongside those big elephants if you’re not careful, so i thought having a full face helmet actually helps. Potholes everywhere taking up water. Splashes from passing cars. More like a punishment for not having a motorized vehicle. By now i began to think this how its gonna be if you are cycling in a car dominated city, and the people doesnt actually support a greener future.
19 Saturday May 2012
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Was about to head out to get some lubricant for my bike. Thought it was a beautiful yet humid afternoon. Wanted to take a photo of the flowers. Then i saw my mom’s bougainvillae (hope spelled that right), there was a grasshopper taking a shade between the flowers. So i snapped a photo with my phone. Packed with 8MP resolution, turned out everything great. Switched to macro focus, the detail of the grasshopper is quite fair. Love it…
13 Sunday May 2012
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Cars, cycle, highway, Kuala LUmpur, long, Malaysia, mongoose, mtb, pavements, sixsixone, solo, street, travel, XC
First and longest solo cycle trip in the capital ever. Some adventure it was. Just got back, and im still sweating. Checked the map how far i went. The photo above was the first check point (juz to take breathe and drink). This is like one of the most exclusive malls in Kuala Lumpur. Took me approx. an hour and a half to reach, going thru major roads and uneven pavements and grass. Had to walk on steep roads (i didnt have bfast). Challenging but fun. I was sitting at the mall before the security guards chased me out. Then i realized that bikes are not allowed on the pavements of that mall. Thats just Bull. I had to obey or else they might sue me. Sue for cycling? Its not like i’m vandalizing anything, just passing through. Then i had to cycle back using another route. Went to another major mall, the Petronas Twin Towers. They have this huge park at the back for public. And again the security there chased me out. No bikes in the park. In other days i was there hanging out, those guards patroling around the park with motorcycles. WHAT THE FISH!!!!!???? And there i go off again. Heading towards another major public park somewhere near the rim of the city center. It has a lake huge lake. This is a cycling friendly park. Took my chance to test the brakes of my bike. Almost fell into a coverless man hole. Squeezed the rear brake like twice and skidded left and right before escaping the manhole. That was pure adrenaline rush. Felt good really. I wanted to jump but i wasnt that good yet. It was nearly 10am, i left home at about 7.30am. The sun was getting hotter. My skin is getting darker. Im hungry and need a shower. 5 km more to home, my left thigh is pumping hard, i could feel it. My limit is reaching its hardest. I kept going. I think it was 7 more traffic lights to go. Cars here can be a bit annoying (by my observation). Hand signals are important. Slow down when you reach a junction, and give right hand signals if the car behind you is taking that left junction. Street cycle is risky especially if you decide to ride with the cars and not only stick with the pavements. Pavements here is tricky, you wont know whats the end of it,it can be hard to see. Look front always and not the front tyres.
08 Tuesday May 2012
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01 Tuesday May 2012
Posted in Cycling, Health, People, Photography
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comp, Kuala LUmpur, Malaysia, mongoose, mountain bike, mtb, tyax
Finally after seeing the brand from a magazine i saw during my high school days, now i got to ride on one of them. Mongoose Tyax comp. Its not a very known brand here in Malaysia but to me it is a legendary brand. Managed to get it at a very, very awesome deal with the shopowner, i think its gonna be a worthwhile investment. Seeing from all the reviews about it, all are pretty good. Im satisfied. Will need to save more cash to get myself a very good helmet and other accessories. For now I just ride to practice at the field near my house first…
24 Tuesday Jan 2012
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23 Tuesday Aug 2011
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Eid, Eid-ul Mubarak, fast, Fasting, harmony, hunger, Islam, Jamek, Kampung, Kuala LUmpur, Malay, Malays, Malaysia, Malaysian, Malaysians, Masjid, Masjid Jamek, mosque, muslim, Muslims, people, Raya Aidilfitri, Why people fast
Today…marks the final 7 days before the big Eid-ul Mubarak which actually marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan. It is a very big day for all the Muslims around the world. It is the day of victory that we fought our way through hunger and gaining a new level of patience and discipline. Actually there are many reasons why people fast. It was not a misinterpretation, but when it comes to different cultures, each have different reasons and philosophy towards fasting. It can be the influence of helping the needy, the poor, and the orphans (to me thats the only reason I have been told), other than that depends on other status and influences from different cultures but still based on Islamic philosophies and values.
Malaysians already started or already packed to move back to their hometown. There are less cars on the road since Monday. Seems like almost 30% of KL folks are gone back home or else there would be a traffic update and congestion somewhere on my way home from work (in KL). To me it still too early. But yet again, over the past 10 years, getting a bus ride home is like a huge hassle here. So everybody had to either go home one week earlier (by car) or buy (a bus or train) ticket one month earlier or stay back and wait till the big day and THEN you start walking/riding/whatever. This whole event is called “the Balik Kampung” season (means going back to hometown in Malay).
All Malaysians do this every year, not just the Malays/Muslims but everybody the Chinese, Indians, and others… The energy and spirit of this event is incredible (out of ideas of words to describe the huge feeling of this whole event whereas I’ve celebrated this festive season since I started to know how to walk). 
Friday prayers (fasting month) Masjid Jamek, it was a hot day, and those who got there late or didn't get to the rooftop area will definitely feel the scorching heat. I was late too so had to stay behind a big pillar for shade plus i get this view to capture.
I thought I could capture some moments of events during working hours of the fasting month for the album for my blog. Who knows I might not be able to capture any next year or the year after that. Since i started working at a company based right in the center of the capital of Malaysia, I get the chance to perform Friday prayers at one of the oldest mosque in the country, Masjid Jamek. I never thought in my life I would step foot into this place ever. To me this place was like a moon (which I’d never thought of stepping foot on it if I were to go from my house or work). I’m so grateful for that, Thank you God.
The architecture of this mosque, I mean the age is pretty old, but the restoration made it look new and wider. I didn’t manage to bring my DSLR with me to capture the whole building, coz it would be too flashy to bring during prayers…hahaha. It would’ve been a great 17mm and 85mm subject to shoot.
Friday prayers at Masjid Jamek (Panoramic using Sony Ericsson W880i phone)
Before I end this post, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the Malaysians and Muslims around the world:: Happy Eid-ul Mubarak and Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin!!!!
