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This blogspot is a medium to share my thoughts and adventures apart from promoting my books. Below are the books which have been written or authored and published by myself.


"Berpetualang ke Aceh: Mencari Diri dan Erti".

ISBN 983-42031-0-1, Jun 2006


"Berpetualang ke Aceh: Membela Syiar yang Asal"

ISBN 983-42031-1-x, May 2007


"Berpetualang ke Aceh: Sirih Pulang ke Gagang?"

ISBN 978-983-42031-2-2, November 2007


It is interesting to note that while these books were written in Malay it has gained enough attention to merit being part of the collections of the American Library of Congress and National Library of Australia. Look here and here.


While the first three books were published by my own company, the fourth titled "Rumah Azan" was published in April 2009 by a company called Karnadya with the help of the Malaysian national literary body Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. It features beautiful pictures along with stories behind selected mosques which could be related to the history of Islam and the Malays alongside the formation of the Malaysian nation. Look at the article A collaboration of old collegemates - the book "Rumah Azan".


My fifth book "Ahlul Bait (Family) of Rasulullah SAW and Malay Sultanates", an English translation and adaptation of the Malay book "Ahlul Bait (Keluarga) Rasulullah SAW dan Kesultanan Melayu" authored by Hj Muzaffar Mohamad and Tun Suzana Othman was published early 2010. Look here... My 5th book is out! Ahlul Bait (Family) of Rasulullah SAW and the Malay Sultanates... . For more information check out my Malay blogspot CATATAN SI MERAH SILU.



Like my fourth book "Rumah Azan", the sixth book "Kereta Api Menuju Destinasi" is also a coffee-table book which is published by the company Karnadya with the cooperation of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (the main Malay literary body in Malaysia). Coming out January 2011 it features pictures and stories on the adventure travelling by train to all of Peninsular Malaysia along with the interesting places which could be reached this way.


My seventh book "Jejak keluarga Yakin : Satu sketsa sejarah" in turn is a coffee-table book which is written, editted, designed and has pictures taken by me. Coming out of the factory October 2011, this book which combines family history with history of places such as Singapura, Johor, Batu Pahat, Muar and in fact the history of the island of Java and England has been reviewed with me interviewed live in the program Selamat Pagi Malaysia at RTM1. Look at the article Siaran langsung ulasan buku "Jejak keluarga Yakin : Satu sketsa sejarah" dan temu ramah di Selamat Pagi Malaysia. Some selected contents have been featured in Sneak peek "Jejak keluarga Yakin : Satu sketsa sejarah".


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The "Berpetualang ke Aceh" series of novels could be obtained in e-book form. Enter http://www.e-sentral.com/, click general novel and go to page 4. You can also type the word "Aceh" at the search box. Or click straight Book 1, Book 2 and Book 3.


Saturday, November 17, 2012

Big bike trip to the East Coast with a friend




Peace be upon you all. After some time the series "Explorasi bermotosikal besar ke Pantai Timur bersama rakan" ("Big bike trip to the East Coast with a friend") made in my main blogspot CATATAN SI MERAH SILU was finally completed a few days ago along with its supporting articles here. According to my big bike's meter, the total distance covered in the trip made 27th September till 1st October covering 5 days and 5 nights is  1,155.8 miles (the meter is of classic type) which is equal to 1,849.28 km. Now let the articles be compiled here...



1. Perjalanan terbaru - Explorasi bermotosikal besar Pantai Timur bersama rakan

2. A look at Jeram Besu

3. The road to Tasik Kenyir from Gua Musang

4. Explorasi bermotosikal besar Pantai Timur bersama rakan - Cabaran laluan Gua Musang ke Tasik Kenyir

5. Elephant sanctuary at Sungai Ketiar

6. The first obvious section of Lake Kenyir from the west

7. Lake Kenyir further north-east

8. Northern end of Terengganu river which flows into Lake Kenyir

9. Lake Kenyir at Sungai Lawit

10. Pengkalan Gawi... again

11. Terengganu river near its main dam

12. Terengganu river at Jenagor

13. Terengganu river from Kuala Berang bridge

14. Explorasi bermotosikal besar Pantai Timur bersama rakan - Jumaat di Ulu Terengganu, tapak kebangkitan Islam akhir zaman?

15. A visit to the old tombs of Makam Lama, Chabang Tiga

16. The wooden yacht yard at Pulau Duyong

17. The beach near Kampung Mangkuk, Setiu

18. The resort called Terrapuri

19. Looking at the caves of Bukit Keluang till its last one

20. Explorasi bermotosikal besar Pantai Timur bersama rakan - Berposing dari Kuala Terengganu hingga ke Kota Bahru

21. The new 'island' in the middle of Kelantan river mouth

22. Kota Bahru from a highest part of Masjid Muhammadi

23. The Brunei Mosque at Danau Tok Uban by bike

24. Going up Bukit Panau

25. Explorasi bermotosikal besar Pantai Timur bersama rakan - Berposing di merata Kelantan sebelum buat kerja gila mendaki Bukit Panau

26. The iron ore mines of Bukit Besi

27. Dungun river near Kampung Tepus

28. Dungun river near Kuala Jengai

29. Views of the Chemerong Falls upon approaching Pasir Raja

30. The end of the road after Pasir Raja

31. Dungun river at Pasir Raja

32. The recreational area called Bumbung Raja

33. Dungun river towards Chemerong

34. Going up to the Chemerong waterfall

35. Chemerong waterfall - Almost there...

36. At last - The majestic Chemerong waterfall

37. Kemaman river near the East Coast inner trunk road

38. Explorasi bermotosikal besar Pantai Timur bersama rakan - Ke ceruk Kampung Pasir Raja dan air terjun tinggi Chemerong


Monday, November 12, 2012

Kemaman river near the East Coast inner trunk road



Later in the evening while returning to the East Coast inner trunk road from a nearby rural settlement we came across a bridge crossing the river Kemaman.


I just have to check it out and take pictures.


If I remember correctly this should be a look downriver...






And here's a look at the opposite side...




At last - The majestic Chemerong waterfall



Having arrived at the foot of the main waterfall we started making comparisons by looking at a lower pool.


It is fed by a small waterfall.


Yet the small waterfall originated from the major one.




Just look at the size of the big cascade of water known as the Chemerong waterfall.


Let the pictures after attest to its majesty...
























Chemerong waterfall - Almost there...



To tell you the truth the climb can be challenging especially since we (or maybe just me) were not that fit to begin with.




Besides we didn't have lunch yet but decided to press on after arriving at the Chemerong recreational forest without an open restaurant or stall in view.






Still what we lack in fitness and energy we made up with plenty of spirit.




















Almost exactly after an hour of climb we started to see the fruit of our labour just like what the people down at the recreational forest office said... that is, it takes an hour to get to the foot of the major waterfall here...




Going up to the Chemerong waterfall



After riding for about another 12 km or so we arrived at the Chemerong recreational forest.


This is the gateway to the Chemerong waterfall.












From here one to has to walk and practically climb part of a mountain for about an hour.