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Sabtu, 18 Mac 2017

Museum Subak, Tabanan, Bali


The gate to the Subak Museum.
One of important location that visited during my trip to Bali was Museum Subak to learn more about the unique of rice plantation in Bali. The different between here in Bali from any other location in Indonesia is the Subak organization. This organization playing a big role in managing the water sources in Bali came from 4 main lakes (danu) located high above the mountains.

In order to educate people and younger generation on how important is the Subak, a museum was built and opened in October 1981. Instead of its function in organizing the irrigation system to the rice fields, Subak also has shaped on Balinese culture that make this island far different from any other islands nearby. Here in Bali the rice production is more productive in term of rice produce per hectare. Anyway since the planting areas are very small for each family, their income still considered too low to allow them to enjoy a prosper living.

The water dam as in Subak, represented here in Subak Museum.
Representing the canal entrance to pura (temple) in the vicinity of Bali.

The rice plantation in Bali is organized and influenced by the unique culture on Balinese where pura (temple) will plays their big role in organizing all the activities from time of sowing, irrigation, meetings, and many other things and their centre of activities. Anyway these traits had been practice for several of hundreds years or maybe thousands of years in Bali as how their ancestors leave it for them (in their written guides).

By visiting this Museum you can see many other things related to the way of life for people in Bali where their daily lives are all connected with their beliefs according to their religion and their connected to their gods. At the same time, from this believe evolve the way of life that leads to complicated irrigation system that never find in any other places in Indonesia (if not in the whole ancient world).

The Goddess "Dewi Sri".
"Rare Angon" statue.

Here at the museum you can see few important statues include the Goddess “Dewi Sri” known as the ‘Goddess of Rice’ that will ensure the rice producing is successful for the particular year and another important statue is “Rare Angon” represented by boy on his buffalo with bamboo flute on his hand. This actually said to be the incarnation of God Shiva to teach people in Bali on how to plant rice and music as an entertainment. Well, that’s really perfect combination for successful life; hard works and happiness.

The exhibitions here, focusing on how the rice planting in Bali evolves through times with complicated irrigation systems that allow the rice planting in higher areas. Start from the water management system, water measurements, irrigation, time of planting (Balinese calendar), farming instruments and meetings to discuss in group on how the planting took place on each season; all of these that ensure the rice planting in Bali to be one of the most successful in the region (SE Asia).

Subak organization chart by region.
Subak management guide written on pieces of bamboo.
Long mortar to pound rice.
How long mortar used.

Start from land clearing and preparing the land to rice fields can be done individually or in group. When it comes to water supply and irrigation, these farmers need to do it in group if they want their rice to be successful. With involvement of pura (temple) and higher priest, all of the decisions are decided collectively and all the members of Subak need to attend the meeting (or they will be penalized). All the measuring is done with specific instruments following the guidelines provided by their ancestors. The guidelines are written on surfaces of bamboo and kept safely in a box.

The water divider to farmer’s land were made by wood and measured by finger’s wide. For example with 4 fingers wide the farmer’s land should be in areas of 50 ‘ara’ or (50m2 × 50m2), while for the 2 fingers wide the farmer’s land should be in areas of 25 ‘ara’ or (25m2 × 25m2). Today’s water divider is made of concrete for durability. Many other instruments were used traditionally and some of them still in use until today, all of these reflecting how rice planting was carefully managed in traditional Bali.

Water dividers to the rice field made of wood.
The work of measuring water into the rice fields.
Water tunnel construction.
Among the modern machinery used in the field.

Today rice planting in Bali is influence with modern machines and technologies, anyway man force still needed for the condition of the rice fields. There must be many other things can be improve in order to increase the production of Balinese farmers without interfere the system of Subak. The most important thing, farmers need to preserve the sustainability to maintain the beautiful of Bali as how they ancestors did.


There are many other things to learn from unique Balinese lifestyles. One of the most visible to visitors is the ‘canang’ or the offering. Canang is prepared everyday as offering together with pray. You can see canang almost everywhere all over Bali. This stated how generous the Balinese can be when it comes to their belief and hope. Something that we all can learn accordance to your own belief.









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Isnin, 5 Disember 2016

Kuala Lumpur Tower

KL Tower as a landmark of Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur Tower (Menara KL) is one of the most important attractions in Kuala Lumpur which was opened to the public since July 23, 1996. It was opened by 4th, Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on 1 October 1996. Since then, Kuala Lumpur Tower continues to be visited by many people, in addition to carrying out its original function as a telecommunications tower.

Kuala Lumpur Tower is the 4th highest telecommunications tower in the world with a height of 421 meters. Its construction began on 6 July 1992 and was completed in 1996. The construction phases are important because it does not use pilling system instead of 50,000 cubic meters of concrete was used as its foundation.

The top part of KL Tower.
Open deck at KL Tower.
KL Tower and KLCC at night.

Aside from being a telecommunications tower, the tower also include observation deck that allows visitors to see the sights of Kuala Lumpur City from above. There is also a revolving restaurant that allows guests to dine and at the same time rotating 360 ​​degrees around the tower. It is not only a beautiful tower, but also provides beautiful view of Kuala Lumpur at night.

KL Tower also provides several other services including space held a ceremony such as corporate meetings and seminars, wedding functions, F1 simulator and few exhibitions again according to the season. There is also a variety of annual events celebrated at Kuala Lumpur Tower such as 'base jump', racing up the stairs, exhibitions, and special celebrations and so on. So you have to follow the schedule of events at Kuala Lumpur Tower if you don’t want to miss it.

The annual event at Menara KL, 'base jump'.
The latest attraction 'Sky Box'.
KL Tower at the night.


For more information about Kuala Lumpur Tower you can visit the websites of KualaLumpur Tower. Make sure you do not miss other interesting locations near the tower.






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Sabtu, 26 November 2016

Utilizing Public Transportation System - Integrated Rail Transit


The opening of the new stations provides the user more choices of routes.
The public transport system can help to reduce the rate of traffic in urban areas, at the same time it helps providing good transportation option for local and tourists. Following the opening of new additional stations/routes/trains (national railway system) there are still many users who do not know these new routes already available that can help them for their commute.

In this year 2016, several new routes rapid-KL service was introduced and it connects the two main stations that were previously separate stations namely Kelana Jaya and Sri Petaling Station. Now these routes have been connected through Putra Heights Station. It also opened new routes between the two stations.

To see the full path of the transit system, you can follow this link:


The new route for the rail transport system of the city center.
We can see the available lines of the train routes and even how you can use it more effectively, especially for those who need to use them more often. This is because in addition to being more economical, you may not think you have extra advantages by using the facilities provided by the system.

Besides well known train routes, you also need to know the facilities available at certain stations because it also provides other facilities such as parking and feeder bus service. Exchange stations also allow you to change course to other destinations more easily.

Card (MyRapid Card)

The use of the card is important for those who use train services, especially for frequent use. Even if you do not use the train every day, use of the card has some advantages of its own. In addition to the cards for the average user, there are also other cards for specific usage;

  • MyRapid Card & Touch n 'Go - for ordinary consumers, the price is lower.
  • Smart MyRapid 7 - the use of the weekly price.
  • Smart MyRapid 30 - use the monthly price.
  • Seniors (Senior Citizens) - 50% discount for senior citizens.
  • Students (Students) - 50% discount for students.
  • Handicapped - 50% for the 'Disabled'.


* For children under the age of 7 years, the charge for train and bus is free.

Card and coin used for the transport system rapidKL.

Cards for 'Elderly'.

Cards for 'Students'
Special Discount

Starting from August 24, 2016 discounts also given to people using the train service starts from 6am to 7am. 50% fare will be provided for those who use cards as mentioned above. The discounted fee is intended to reduce congestion at the peak hours. This discount includes the following train lines;

  • LRT Kelana Jaya
  • Sri Petaling LRT
  • Ampang LRT
  • KL Monorail
  • BRT Sunway



Other advantages MyRapid Card Use

Starting from August 1, 2016 as well, users who use MyRapid cards can also enjoy other benefits in some of the premises that offer discounts to holders of the cards. Although so far the promotional period is until 31 June 2016, expected new merchant may be reintroduced.

Among the participating premises are;
  • KL Bird Park
  • Waxxzillian
  • original Classic
  • Puffy Buffy NU Sentral
  • MUD The Musical
  • Coliseum Café
  • Petrosains
  • KL Tower
  • Metro 360 Hotel
  • X1R
  • i-Taxi
  • Berjaya Times Square Theme Park
  • Krispy Kreme
  • Crocs
  • National Zoo
  • Caliburger
  • Sunway Lagoon Resort
  • Lost World Tambun
  • Bukit Gambang Resort City
  • MBG FruitShop


* Promotions and discounts offered are varied, so you can see it more through this link:

Transport system easier for residents of the city.

Token purchasing machines and refills for card users.
Through this introduction, it is hoped that we can recognize public transportation (train and so on) much closer and start to get benefit of using it. While all the promotions and discounts could help you save more money to be incurred for those purposes.

Although public transports that available in Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding areas are getting better. The public transport service not at satisfactory for the areas outside the coverage of such services (the user still needs to use a taxi service). While public transport services outside Kuala Lumpur are dwindling.


*for more transportation option in Kuala Lumpur please check GoKL bus service.



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Khamis, 24 November 2016

Free Bus Service GoKL For All


GoKL buses which commenced operations since 2012.
GoKL free bus service has been initiated since 2012 with only two routes and in 2014 another routes was introduced. Now it has four routes to enable all visitors and residents of Kuala Lumpur to use this free bus service at any time during the operation hours.

GoKL buses operates in major regions in central Kuala Lumpur with a frequency of 5 minutes during peak hours (7.00am - 10.00am & 4.00pm - 8.00pm: weekdays) and 10 minutes at other times make it an efficient transport options for everyone. Indirectly, it allows citizens to use the service and reduce the number of vehicles in the main areas, especially during the peak hours. In fact, it is also effectively reducing the air pollution because the bus GoKL itself using natural gas "Compressed Natural Gas" (CNG) to fueled their busses.

Through the main routes in the City Center.

GoKL provides comfortable ride.
For those who are familiar with this service may have been aware of each of their path. While those of you who are not yet familiar with the GoKL buses routes may download route maps from the link provided. Route is distinguished by certain colors of GoKL buses namely red, blue, green and purple. Each bus route covers certain routes consisting of key locations such as the transport hub KL Sentral, attractions such as Merdeka Square, shopping centers in Bukit Bintang, parks and so on (see route map as a guide).

Red Bus Routes:
  • KL Sentral
  • National museum
  • Masjid Negara
  • Dataran Merdeka
  • Medan Mara
  • Chow Kit (Jln Ipoh)
  • Terminal Jalan Tun Razak
  • Monorail Chow Kit
  • First Complex
  • Dayabumi


Blue Bus routes:
  • Medan Mara
  • Chow Kit (Jln Ipoh)
  • Terminal Jalan Tun Razak
  • HKL (Jln Pahang)
  • Masjid Kg. new
  • Hotel Concorde
  • Pavilion
  • Starhill Gallery
  • star Hill
  • Wisma Boustead
  • Hup Seng Tower
  • Bukit Nanas
  • Dang Wangi LRT
  • AIA tower


Purple Bus Routes:
  • Pavilion
  • Starhill Gallery
  • star Hill
  • Wisma Boustead
  • Wisma MPL
  • Bukit Ceylon
  • City
  • Art market
  • Bangkok Bank
  • Telecom Museum
  • Menara Olympia
  • KL Tower
  • the Weld
  • Pensions Foo Yong


Green Bus routes:
  • Pavilion
  • Starhill Gallery
  • star Hill
  • Menara KH
  • Rohas Wisma Perkasa
  • Grand Hyatt Hotel
  • KL Convention Centre
  • Citibank
  • Menara Atlan
  • KLCC
  • Angkasaraya
  • MATIC
  • Concorde Hotel
  • life Centre


Route Map for GoKL buses in Kuala Lumpur.

The service is completely free.
* Please refer to the route map for a route network more clearly.

- Link to the interactive map   >> here <<
- Download Map >> here <<


The bus is free for all citizens and tourists in and out of the reach of Kuala Lumpur City. Each visitor to the city center bus services are encouraged to use this as an effort to save fuel, reduce the number of vehicles on the road and also reduce the pollution in the capital. So if you pay a visit to Kuala Lumpur in the future, do not forget to take advantage of this free service.


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