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Swift Water Rescue And First Responder, 19-20 December 2009, Hulu Langat, Malaysia
Workshop organized by Waterfall Survivors to bring the awareness level responder when joining their weekly Waterfall cleanings. RM 200 per/person (accommodation dormitory , rental of equipment (CPR & Air Viva), medical supply for training, rental of site), max 30 pax/workshop. Details on Facebook | Swift Water Rescue And First Responder.
Waterfall Survivors is a Malaysian group “under Waterfall Explorers Sdn Bhd single-handedly created by a waterfall lover with an aim to meet others who get the same kick and excitement at the thunderous sound of crashing water in the tranquil setting of the rainforest like she does”. They organise regular waterfall exploration and cleaning trips in Malaysia, which can be a day-tripper or an over-night excursion. Join them on their Facebook page follow them on Twitter at http://twitter.com/wfallsurviv or read them on their blog .
Our History, Their History, Whose History: Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Khoo Kay Kim in conversation with Eddin Khoo.
31 October 2009 at 17:30 at Cafe House of Art & Ideas, Petaling Jaya (details below)
In this conversation, Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Khoo Kay Kim reflects candidly on the evolution of Malaysian history, his pioneering efforts at transforming perceptions and approaches to historical study and awareness and his personal involvement in the many events that shaped contemporary Malaysia. Read the rest of this entry »
PAPER LAND – THE ROBOTIC BOX
Art Exhibition at the Annexe Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Don’t let your used boxes become yet another indistinguishable layer of pulp in the hill of consumption! Give them personality! Turn them into robots!
In Paper Land, The Robotic Box is the ultimate expression of the sublimation of recycled paper into wonders of the imagination!
WHAT?
Bicycle trail map creation with the Balik Pulau young cyclists from “Mountain & Village Crewz Balik Pulau”
The map will highlight the significant local attractions in cultural and heritage assets such as scenery, farm, cottage industries, food, which are only accessible by bicycle.
WHEN? June – August 2009 , Weekends ( depends on the schedule within the team which will be set later )
First cycling meeting 6 and 7 June ( Sat and Sun ) 8am -12 noon
WHERE? Balik Pulau and neighbouring villages in Penang
WHO?
Anyone who is interested in cycling in nature site and would like to share he/she knows through documentation to others
What criteria do I need to be part of the team? ?
Have your own transport to go to Balik Pulau and a bicycle to move around also you who like to share and work with young people
Call yoke pin at (+60) 4 -2633471 / +(60) 12- 3619113
or email arts_ed_penang@yahoo.com
See Art-Ed WEBSITE for more info
Mat-making is a skill known to every Borneo society. The rainforest abounds in suitable raw materials: reeds, leaves, barks or rinds. These ever-renewable fibres were fashioned into mats for everyday use; until the early 20th century few longhouse dwellers had furniture other than maybe a storage chest inside their family rooms. Sitting, eating, sleeping was done on the floor, on mats. Read the rest of this entry »
Responsible Tourism and Travel in Malaysia 