TAMAN MELAWATI , KUALA SELANGOR.

@ MELAWATI HILL

Melawati Hill is located in the coastal town of Kuala Selangor, a 30-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur. In the late 18th Century, the second Sultan of Selangor had a fortress constructed on Melawati Hill to protect the state from intruders.

The hill provided a vantage point to monitor ships in the Straits of Malacca. Even with a strategic hold, the Melawati Fort yielded to the Dutch cannons.

It was again destroyed during the Selangor Civil War, when warring factions fought for tin-rich lands. All that remains of the fort now are its cannons, its original foundation stones and fabled execution block. The landscaped hill offers a panoramic view of the Selangor coastline.

Visitors will be delighted to watch the free-roaming Silverleaf Monkeys in the area. The adults are dark-haired with a tinge of silver, while the young ones are a bright orange. Gentle and adorable, they graciously wait for bread or fruits from visitors, unlike the mischievous Long Tail Macaques.

Today, there is a tram car service that takes you to the top. In the vicinity is a royal mausoleum where past Selangor sultans were buried. Other attractions here are a lighthouse, a royal mausoleum and a quaint rest house.

 The park, as part of the Selangor River estuary, is home to a number of large bird species such as Milky Storks and herons as well as primates, namely silver leaf monkeys and macaques. The area was a breeding ground of an endangered Milky Stork species before the program was suspended. An abandoned aviary still stands in the middle of the park.

 Kuala Selangor is an old royal capital of Selangor. It was conquered by the Dutch in 1784, when they successfully attempted to expand from their base in Melaka to control the tin trade of Perak and Selangor.

 Bukit Melawati is a hill overlooking Kuala Selangor and the Strait of Malacca. The Dutch destroyed the existing fortifications on the hill during their 1784 invasion, and built a European-style castle, naming it Fort Atlingsburg after their commander. The fort was fought over repeatedly by the Dutch, Sultanate of Selangor and later the British, until all that remains today are some scattered ruins.

 With a total area of 2.4 km2, the park is a combination of secondary forest and wetland with a man-made coastal bund separating the wetland from the forest. Inside the park itself is a large pond surrounded by another bund. A water lock connecting the pond with the river controls the water level of the pond.

Big cannon on display. It’s real one but long time no use, so used for display only. Don’t think it’s workable. Ha.

 The park, as part of the Selangor River estuary, is home to a number of large bird species such as Milky Storks and herons as well as primates, namely silver leaf monkeys and macaques. The area was a breeding ground of an endangered Milky Stork species before the program was suspended. An abandoned aviary still stands in the middle of the park.

 Hey...give me some food now !! 

I am hungry..begging you uncle.... :(

Golden monkey.

MONYET PUN LOVE ANAK DIA :)

we ? Think...

 Mama is trying to hug this monkey..LOL

KEMAHIRAN INSANIAH

10 - 11 NOV. 2012

 A very awesome group..love u all..haha..

 This sister is like a stuart little la...hehe upsss..sorry sis :)

  " NYAMUK HISAP SUSU KAMBING !!! "

My fasilitator stick this on my back..errrr...a best quote la..

A little zebra, kak waini yg cute, and an import teacher from Jelebu..
YES, you are like a teacher !! ' ADA BAKAT TU '  

SUNDAY MORNING PUNYE EVENT

Shada and Me

yes..i won !!! u ade ? haha 

 A group of 'makanan'..collecting money from customer A1..

WHICH ONE THE LONGEST ? ? ?

 

HA CABUT SEMUA TALI KASUT, TAPAK KASUT..JANGAN KAKI CABUT SEKALI DA LA..HAHAHAHA..

      Sugar Glider Facts and Information.. :)

Introduction

Sugar gliders are small furry animals native to Australia, New Guinea and some surrounding islands. Their name also serves as a short description of them, they like to eat practically anything sweet, and they have a membrane that stretches from their hands to their feet which allows them to glide. Sugar gliders are kept as pets by a large number of people, but because of their habits, needs, and legality in some states, they are fairly uncommon.

Physical attributes

Sugar gliders are weigh around 3.5-4.5 ounces and are approximately 11 inches in length, 6-7 inches of that being taken up by a semi-prehensile tail. They have large black eyes, a pointed nose, and pointed ears that are large in comparison to their head. Like the North American flying squirrel sugar gliders have a membrane that stretches from their hands to their feet. The gliders fur is short, very soft, and usually brown or gray with a white to off-white belly. A black stripe starts at their head and and goes to the base of their tail.  The tail is generally gray or brown with a black tip.  Several breeders have bred sugar gliders to other colors.  Albinos are all white with pink eyes and Leucistic are all white with black eyes. Female gliders have a small pouch and males have a small furry sack which descends from their lower abdomen called a pom which holds their testicles.

Diet

In the wild sugar gliders eat a variety of plants and insects. During the summer when insects are abundant, insects make up the majority of diets. In the winter when insects are less abundant they rely more on plants such as acacia gum, eucalyptus sap and various nectars. Sugar gliders will also eat manna, a sugar left behind from sap flow, and honeydew, a sugar left behind by insects. When kept as pets sugar gliders are commonly fed fruits and vegetables, pellets, vitamins, calcium supplements, mealworms and crickets by their owners. Diet is one of the biggest challenges to a sugar glider owner as it is hard to simulate the exact diet that sugar gliders get in the wild. It is one of the reasons that sugar gliders are somewhat rare as pets is many people would rather not store live mealworms and other insects in their homes.

Habitat

Sugar gliders generally live in groups of 20-40 primarily in forested areas. They have been also been known to survive in brush as well when trees are not available. They use their webbing between their hands and feet to glide from tree to tree. Using its hind legs to launch from a tree top a sugar glider can glide almost 150 feet. Sugar gliders generally make nests by lining a hole in a tree with leaves, 7-12 gliders will live in these nests at the same time for warmth. In addition to proving sugar gliders with shelter, the trees also provide most of the food that sugar gliders need to live. To simulate a natural environment sugar glider owners will put branches and vines in their gliders habitats.

Reproduction

Sugar gliders breed year round, generally more during the warmer parts of the year. Because of this they have managed to keep their numbers high despite massive loss of habitat. Sugar gliders generally have 2-3 joeys(baby gliders) at a time. Like all marsupials the mothers have a pouch in which the babies reside. After birth the sugar gliders latch on to the mothers nipple with their mouths, the nipple swells up making it almost impossible for the baby to dislodge itself before it is mature enough to leave the pouch. The babies once born stay in their mothers pouch for around 70 days and then come out into the gliders nest. The baby gliders cautiously begin to gather food for themselves. After the babies reach an age of 8 or 9 months they are kicked out of their parents territory and forced to find their own.

Sugar gliders as pets

Sugar gliders make fun pets, they are lively and form a very strong bond with their owner. They are hard to maintain though as they require attention, a special diet, and a large cage. Moreover they are nocturnal so its is difficult for owners to be able to play with them. Most glider experts will recommend strongly that glider owners get at least 2. The sugar gliders are very social animals and do a lot better when they have a companion. Sadly most owners do not properly care for their gliders and as a result they die from poor nutrition or depression. Many others end up in rescue shelters because their owners were not prepared to handle the large amount of responsibility that comes with owning a sugar glider.

Legality

Sugar gliders are illegal in several states, and other states require a permit. Some states where sugar gliders are illegal are Alaska, California, Georgia. Some states which require a permit are Massachusetts, Maine, North Dakota, New Mexico, Utah. This is NOT a definitive list, the legal status of sugar gliders may have recently changed in any of the states on or off of this list. If your state is not listed here that does NOT mean that sugar gliders are necessarily legal in your jurisdiction, check with your local government to make sure that sugar gliders are legal

 YUMMY SPAGHETTI ( ^_^ )

2 lbs Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cans tomato paste
2 cans tomato sauce
2 cups water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld. If you don't want to simmer it as long, add less)
3 teaspoons basil 

1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper 

1 lb thin spaghetti

cheese

Directions:

1 In large, heavy stockpot, brown Italian sausage, breaking up as you stir.

2 Add onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until onions are softened.

3 Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water.

4 Add basil, parsley, brown sugar, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.

5 Stir well and barely bring to a boil. 

6 Simmer on low, stirring frequently for at least an hour. A longer simmer makes for a better sauce,     just be careful not to let it burn!

7 Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

8 Spoon sauce over drained spaghetti noodles and sprinkle with cheese.

ENJOY IT !!

  PAPAYA

Carica papaya L.

Caricaceae

Common Names: Papaya, Papaw or Paw Paw (Australia), Mamao (Brazil), Tree Melon.

Related Species: Babaco (Carica pentagona), Mountain Papaya (C. pubescens), Chamburo (C. stipulata).

Origin: The papaya is believed to be native to southern Mexico and neighboring Central America. It is now present in every tropical and subtropical country.

Adaptation: Papayas have exacting climate requirements for vigorous growth and fruit production. They must have warmth throughout the year and will be damaged by light frosts. Brief exposure to 32° F is damaging and prolonged cold without overhead sprinkling will kill the plants. Cold, wet soil is almost always lethal. Cool temperatures will also alter fruit flavor. Papayas make excellent container and greenhouse specimens where soil moisture and temperature can be moderated.

DESCRIPTION

Growth Habit: The papaya is a short-lived, fast-growing, woody, large herb to 10 or 12 feet in height. It generally branches only when injured. All parts contain latex. The hollow green or deep purple trunk is straight and cylindrical with prominent leaf scars. Its diameter may be from 2 or 3 inches to over a foot at the base.

 Foliage: The leaves emerge directly from the upper part of the stem in a spiral on nearly horizontal petioles 1 to 3-1/2 feet long. The blade, deeply divided into 5 to 9 main segments, varies from 1 to 2 feet in width, and has prominent yellowish ribs and veins. The life of a leaf is 4 to 6 months.

Flowers: The five-petalled flowers are fleshy, waxy and slightly fragrant. Some plants bear only short-stalked female flowers, or bisexual (perfect) flowers also on short stalks, while others may bear only male flowers, clustered on panicles 5 or 6 feet long. Some plants may have both male and female flowers. Others at certain seasons produce short-stalked male flowers, at other times perfect flowers. This change of sex may occur temporarily during high temperatures in midsummer. Male or bisexual plants may change completely to female plants after being beheaded. Certain varieties have a propensity for producing certain types of flowers. For example, the Solo variety has flowers of both sexes 66% of the time, so two out of three plants will produce fruit, even if planted singly. How pollination takes place in papayas is not known with certainty. Wind is probably the main agent, as the pollen is light and abundant, but thrips and moths may assist. Hand pollination is sometimes necessary to get a proper fruit set.

Fruit: There are two types of papayas, Hawaiian and Mexican. The Hawaiian varieties are the papayas commonly found in supermarkets. These pear-shaped fruit generally weigh about 1 pound and have yellow skin when ripe. The flesh is bright orange or pinkish, depending on variety, with small black seeds clustered in the center. Hawaiian papayas are easier to harvest because the plants seldom grow taller than 8 feet. Mexican papayas are much larger the the Hawaiian types and may weigh up to 10 pounds and be more than 15 inches long. The flesh may be yellow, orange or pink. The flavor is less intense than that the Hawaiian papaya but still is delicious and extremely enjoyable. They are slightly easier to grow than Hawaiian papayas. A properly ripened papaya is juicy, sweetish and somewhat like a cantaloupe in flavor, although musky in some types. The fruit (and leaves) contain papain which helps digestion and is used to tenderize meat. The edible seeds have a spicy flavor somewhat reminiscent of black pepper.