MARANG - KEROPOK LEKOR HEAVEN

If you have not been to Marang just yet, you are missing something special about Keropok Lekor - the Malay traditional food. What is Keropok Lekor? According to marimari.com:
“A popular and the most visible fried snack in Terengganu, the keropok is made of fish meat, ground to a paste, and mixed with sago. Coming in two main different forms, the long chewy ones are called ‘lekor’, while the thin, crispy ones are called ‘keping’. Keropok is best eaten hot with its special chili dip.”

Marang is nice quite place, a fishing village in Terengganu. It is normally a transit point for visiting Pulau Kapas (yes, I would love to go there soon and get us some pictures here). Anyway these are some pics I took early in this year at Pantai Kelulut, Marang. The stall is called Keropok Lekor Kelulut 008, quite a famous spot for travellers to get a real keropok lekor taste.

TASIK KENYIR

Last week I did pass through a new highway connecting Gua Musang in Kelantan and Kuala Berang in Terengganu. It’s a new highway, most people still have never heard of it at this moment. Actually this highway joins Simpang Pulai in Perak, Cameron Highland in Pahang, Gua Musang in Kelantan and Kuala Berang in Terengganu. The fantasic four states, right? It’s not fully completed yet, with some minor constructions along the way.

But what impressed me a lot is the view of Kenyir Lake, the famous tourists spot in Terengganu. It takes 100km journey from Gua Musang to reach the lake, and about 50km or more to Kuala Berang. Some commuters, maybe the first-timer like me took the chance to snap some pics.

EYE ON MALAYSIA

Had a short visit to Titiwangsa Lake last weekend. It’s where the giant wheel Eye On Malaysia is.

Here is little information about eye On Malaysia (taken from the official website):

See Kuala Lumpur as never before…!

As Malaysia celebrates its 50th year of nationhood, we are proud to welcome the world to join the jubilee! An integral part of the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 celebrations, “Eye on Malaysia” brings a
new perspective to the dynamic city of Kuala Lumpur.

Soaring to giddy heights 60 metres above the tropical waters of Lake Titiwangsa,
“Eye on Malaysia” is the largest portable wheel in the world, and the first overhanging a lake.

The “Eye on Malaysia” provides stunning views across Lake Titiwangsa, all the way to the world renowned Petronas Towers and KL Tower.This astounding viewing wheel consists of 42 fully air-conditioned gondolas, 39 of which have the capacity to carry a cosy eight passengers per 12-minute ride.

An exclusive VIP gondola has also been outfitted to include plush leather seats fit for a king, a mini fridge, a DVD player, a plasma TV and a mobile telephone. There are also two specially designed gondolas, fitted with unique features making it friendly to our wheelchair-bound and handicapped visitors that join us.

Operating hours are 10am to 11pm Sunday to Thursday, 12 midnight Fridays, Saturdays and before public holidays. Tickets are available for RM15 Adult and RM8 Child.