Georgetown, Penang UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Celebrations - 25th to 27th July 2008

The historical Straits Settlement cities of George Town and Malacca have just been classified as Unesco World Heritage sites.

The two towns constitute a unique architectural and cultural townscape without parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia,” said the citation on the Unesco Heritage list website. Malaysia had been bidding for the prestigious listing since 2004.

The core areas encompass the historical sites of George Town, including the Lebuh Acheh historical enclave and sites such as the Lebuh Acheh Malay Mosque, Jalan Mesjid Kapitan Kling Mosque, the Goddess of Mercy Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, Khoo Kongsi, St George’s Church, Assumption Church, St Xavier’s Institution, Convent Light Street, Little India, the museum and court building, the commercial area of Beach Street, Fort Cornwallis, Esplanade, City Hall, the clan jetties and the port areas.

Listing George Town and Malacca on the World Heritage List would definitely help to boost the tourism in both states in a long run.

The historic centres of Melaka and Georgetown in Malaysia have developed over 500 years of trading and cultural exchange between east and west, imbuing both places with a unique multicultural heritage.

In Georgetown, the capital of Penang, the new world heritage site comprises the old 18th-century town grid along the waterfront, as well as the surrounding historic and multicultural neighbourhoods. A true melting pot of architecture and culture, Georgetown was founded in 1786 as a base for the East India Company. But its most popular attractions are probably now the Kapitan Keling Mosque, Khoo Kongsi and Sri Mariamman Temple.

Here, in Georgetown Penang there is a line up of programme to celebrate UNESCO listing of Georgetown as a World Heritage Site from 25 to 27 July 2008.

The Rotary Club of Tanjung Bungah is indeed very proud of such listing by UNESCO World Heritage Site for Georgetown and Congratulations to all who make such a rare listing by UNESCO a SUCCESS !!! SYABAS to ALL....

So to all fellow Rotarians & Friends, let's celebrate and "LET THE PARTY BEGINS"

25 July 2008

26 July 2008

27 July 2008

Hike up to Pantai Kerachut , Teluk Bahang - Penang National Park

The Penang National Park is located at the North-East corner of Penang and fronts the Straits of Malacca. The main entrance to the park is located in Teluk Bahang. Visitors should register themselves and obtain entry permits at the Penang National Park counter in Teluk Bahang.

Penang National Park, a natural forest is also called "Bay of Glowing Amber" due to its scenic and spectacular sunset. The natural attractions of Penang National Park include the Hill Dipterocarp Forests, Mangrove Forest areas. Sandy Beach habitats, the unique seasonal meromictic lake and the open coastal seas.

Turtles
The beaches at the Penang National Park are among the turtle landing sites in the peninsular. The turtle species that nest on these beaches include the Green (Chelonia mydas) and the Olive-Ridley (Lepidochelys olicacea) turtle species. Among the beaches that are locations for turtle landings are Pantai Kerachut and Pantai Teluk Kampi.

About Pantai Kerachut

Undisturbed, unspoilt & tranquility is what best to describe Pantai Kerachut. Located at the north-east of Penang Island along the Muka Head cape, it is one of six beaches in Penang National Park.This relatively unknown place is normally frequent by locals who went there to explore the lush greenery of Penang National Park & to camp at the designated campsite near the beach. Lately, more & more foreign tourist starts to give this fantastic place, a stop over.

There are a number of ways to reach Pantai Kerachut. This trail is the shortest. Use the common trail from Teluk Bahang to Pasir Pandak, and branch off from the coast at the first suspension bridge heading for Pantai Kerachut. This path could take about two hours. You will cross a stream and pass a track that leads down towards Sungai Tukun. The last part of the trail makes a steep descent into Pantai Kerachut valley. You have to wade across a stream to reach the beach but there is now a hanging bridge that could take you across the meromictic lake and onto Kerachut beach.

Pantai Kerachut has a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach, popular for picnics and camping. The meromictic lake is also located in Pantai Kerachut.

The memorictic lake is the greatest attraction here. Warm saline water below and fresh water on top. Crab, rare fishes and large prawns are quite common. The fishery department has built a turtle sanctuary.

This sandy stretch is also the nesting place of the Green Turtles from April to August, and the Olive-Ridley from September to February. The turtle hatchery was set up in Pantai Kerachut in 1995. Take care not to disturb the turtle nesting grounds. Let's save the turtles.

So....when will you be going to Pantai Kerachut ? Interested.......Rotary Club of Tanjung Bungah

Rotary Club of Tanjung Bungah-Inaugural Rotary Year 2008/2009-01 July 2008

The Rotary Club of Tanjung Bungah, Penang held its inaugural Rotary Year 2008/2009 meeting on 01st July 2008 and it was chaired by our incoming President Aikky Tan and well attended by the Board of Directors under the Club Leadership Plan (CLP).

This inaugural meeting is also very auspicious as we have 3 new Rotarians being inducted and they are Ron Mcleod,TC Low & Khaw Fung Fung. Ron is from the Rotary Club of Waarnambool Central Australia and is now making Penang his second home of stay as thus to continue his Rotarian fellowship, he joined the Rotary Club of Tanjung Bungah.

In his inaugural speech, President Aikky Tan place his record of appreciation to past President Chuck Yin and his Board of Directors, fellow Rotarians of Rotary Club of Tanjung Bungah who have contributed immensely by their participation of the club activities during year 2007/2008 and would now thus seek for their continued support & guidance during his term as President 2008/2009.

Later, President Aikky Tan lead the new Rotarians by reading the Rotary pledge and witness the official induction ceremony of the 3 new Rotarians and welcomed them to the Rotary Club of Tanjung Bungah.President Aikky Tan also announced his team for the Board of Director under the Club Leadership Plan (CLP) 2008/2009 and his monthly itinerary & activities from June 2008 to May 2009.
Rotary Year 2008/2009-Board of Directors under the Club Leadership Plan (CLP) for the Rotary Club of Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia consist of the followings:

President : Aikky Tan

President Elect cum Membership : Joseph Tang

Vice President cum Service Project : Ronny Tan

Secretary cum Administrative : Michael Ong

Publicity : Ricky Ch'ng

Rotary Foundation : Dr Jitendra

Treasurer : Philip Yee

Sergeant at Arms and Club Service : Ron Mcleod

Vocational : Letchumi

International : Fung Fung

New Generation : Terence Ee

Bulletin : TC Low & Victor

Advisor : Chuck Yin