Earth Hour 2009 Malaysia

The staronline.tv crew documents the Earth Hour in two major cities in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur and Penang.


Video courtesy from thestaronline.

Here's another time lapse photography on Penang. Note the Penang Bridge lights switched off.


Video courtesy from kcoon1983

Earth Hour Malaysia 2009 by TV Smith
I set up the video camera on a tripod at about 8pm. Then as Earth Hour approaches, carloads of people showed up suddenly. They swarmed the once tranquil look-out point. It soon became so crowded that people were squeezing too close to the tripod. Expectedly, some idiots kicked the tripod legs accidentally and ruined the entire sequence. I should kick myself for revealing this location to the world in an earlier video.

But the show must go on. Fortunately, I had the Olympus E-3 SLR clamped to the top of my vehicle and it remotely captured some great pics of the voluntary blackout of Kuala Lumpur city. These were combined with the earlier time lapse sequence of the Petronas Twin Towers to form the final video.

Timelapse: Panasonic HDC-TM-300
Skyline: Olympus E-3

Vesti la Giubba (Put on the costume) is a famous tenor aria performed as part of the opera Pagliacci, written and composed by Ruggero Leoncavallo and first performed in 1892. Vesti la Giubba is the conclusion of the first act, when Canio discovers his wife's infidelity, but must nevertheless prepare for his performance as Pagliaccio the clown because 'the show must go on'... source: Wikipedia


Video courtesy from tvsmith.

60 EARTH HOUR (Miri, Malaysia)

A short dedication video clip for 60 EARTH HOUR 2009.

* We actually have a great and wonderful night at the park while supporting the event.

Date: 28th March 2009
Location: Taman Awam, Miri (Sarawak Malaysia)


Video courtesy from gerain29

Earth Hour 2009 - Sunway Pyramid Malaysia, Countdown Completed (Updated with more videos)

Earth Hour is a global WWF climate change initiative. Individuals, businesses, governments and communities are invited to turn out their lights for one hour on Saturday March 28, 2009 at 8:30 PM to show their support for action on climate change. The event began in Sydney in 2007, when 2 million people switched off their lights. In 2008, more than 50 million people around the globe participated. In 2009, Earth Hour aims to reach out to 1 billion people in 1,000 cities.

Earth Hour hit Sunway Pyramid's shore on March 28. The clock ticks at 5.30pm, counting down to 8.30pm where total darkness will eclipse all (exterior facade only) for an hour. So don't panic thinking the mall is out of business.

This video shots below were taken from the padestrian crossing bridge. Shin were on standby at bridge since 7.50pm. Since Shin were early, got into shopping mall to grab a quick bite for dinner. What type of food that is quick and can be taken while on the move, that's right American fast food (1901 Hot dog, 2 regular dog for RM10.00).

Hurried back to the padestrian crossing bridge and munching away 1 dog. Found a good spot to setup tripod for camcoder. Already there were two group of teenager on standby to capture the event on their camera and camcorder. While setting up, Rakyat@Work called and he and his family were on the way to Sunway Pyramid to witness this event too.

Curious passerby who saw us on standby with ours camera ask Shin if there were a fireworks show about to take place at the pyramid? Shin told them about the Earth Hour and most of them stay on to witness the event. This event had somehow created awareness to those around the vicinity.

At 8.30pm, the moment that we are waiting for arrived. The countdown begin over at the main entrance of Sunway Pyramid where the event took place. Shin could not be at both location at the same time to capture the moment. Shin posted this video by WayneLiew90 for those not able to be there, then The countdown completed.


- Video courtesy from WayneLiew90.

The birdeye view.


Soon after Shin left and hopped on to joint Rakyat@Work for a ride and witness that most of the neighbourhood in SS15 were in total darkness. Subang Parade, Holiday Villa, Mesiniage and Subang Jaya Medical Center were part of this event too and their exterior facade lights were notably switched off.

Eventhough this 1 hour event had ended but people must realise that this effort to curb global warming is a continous effort and should be observe/practise in our daily life. You may ask, Could Just One Degree Change the World? Well view the video clip below courtesy from NationalGeographic. Lets us all make our planet a better place to live. Save our earth, we have only one earth. If she is destroy, we have on more place to dwell.

Could Just One Degree Change the World? -Courtesy NationalGeographic



More video on Earth Hour 2009 Malaysia.

Earth Hour Malaysia 2009: Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) -Courtesy from LessThanPrefect.


Courtesy from FlorenceAnn95


KLCC from a different angle - Courtesy from J3FFL4U


Earth Hour 2009 Countdown @ CapSquare K.L.- Courtesy from nazshemah

Earth Hour 2009 Countdown at CapSquare Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on the 28th of March 2009 at 8.30 p.m. Countdown done by Channel [V] VJ, Joey G!



Countdown to Light On - Courtesy from amz1608


Also view Earth Hour 2009 - Walk Of Hope

TODAY Is EARTH HOUR - 28th March 2009, 8.30pm - 9.30pm

Earth Hour Malaysia website temporarily down! Moving to a bigger server!

Earth Hour Malaysia Events:

Earth Hour Logo Giant Projection @ Dataran Merdeka.

Events at Sunway,Cap Sq,Shah Alam,Mont Kiara,Penang,KK,Kuching,Bintulu and many more.

"SWITCH OFF ALL YOUR LIGHTS TODAY AT 8.30PM - 9.30PM"

PJ Vigil Week 24 - 22/03/2009.

The PJ Anti ISA Vigil enter it's 24th week held at Lotus Function Room. View all 5 part videos (edited).

Part 1 of 5.


Part 2 of 5.


Part 3 of 5.


Part 4 of 5.


Part 5 of 5.

5 Days To Earth Hour 2009

Dear Friends of Earth Hour,

With less than 5days to go before our planet switches off, its time to tell your friends,family and everyone you know about Earth Hour.

Updates

- To date we have more than 23,000 individuals,companies,schools and organizations that have signed up in Malaysia.
- More than 350 companies have pledged their support
- More than 9 events have been planned for you to celebrate Earth Hour with. (Log on to earthhour.org/malaysia -> events for details)
- 2140 cities have pledged their support to go dark in support of Earth Hour, this is more than the target of 1,000 cities that was set for Earth Hour 2009
- Earth Hour Facebook Group has more than 35,000 friends and growing by the day
- Earth Hour Malaysia Youtube channel now has all video's and tv commercials
- KLCC,Dataran Merdeka,KL Tower,Putrajaya are amongst the famous Malaysian icons that have confirmed their participation and more will be updated on earthhour.org/malaysia -> news


10 Things To Do During Earth Hour

1. Gather family & friends for a night picnic
2. Dine in one of the many Earth Hour participating restaurants by candlelight
3. Organise a family night playing board games
4. Throw an Earth Hour street party with your neighbours
5. Arrange a house party lit by torches
6. Take the dog for a night walk
7. Hand write a letter to loved one by lantern
8. Sit in the dark and share stories
9. Read a book using a book light
10. Share a romantic night in with your loved one



Finally don't forget to log on to http://www.earthhour.org/malaysia for the latest updates and sign up to pledge your support towards Earth Hour 2009





   Earth Hour 2009 by WWF - Sign up for Earth Hour!

Getting To Know Batang Ai, Lubok Antu, Sri Aman Part 1.

Geographical Of Batang Ai.



The word "Batang" in Iban means main river and "Ai" means water hence "Batang Ai" means Water River. Batang Ai is a river source on the West Kalimantan side of the border. The state constituency of Batang Ai ia one of the constituencies under Lubok Antu. The other state constituency under Lubok Antu is Engkilili. Lubok Antu is a district in Sri Aman Division.

The name ENGKILILI is a type of tree found abundance in Pekan Engkilili. This tree grow low and bear purple fruits in stalk. Pekan Engkilili were believed to adopt it's name from this tree.



How Lubok Antu Got Her Name.

The History of District Lubok Antu is unique. Based on the folklore tales from the local residence, that:-

Once a upon a time there were two brothers name Chiri dan Jampi. One day, they went to Ngamboh parang (Nempek parang). While on the way back from ngamboh, they stumble upon Bunga Nuing (an Angel - Orang Panggau atau Kayangan).

Bunga Nuing challenge both of them to a duel on the sharpness of their dagger (parang). In that duel Bunga Nuing slash (mansap/menetak) a rock at bank of the pond (Lubok). Ever since that faithful event, the whole district had been known as Lubok Antu because Bunga Nuing who slashed that rock were no ordinary human and the locals believes at that time that pond was haunted.

The Rock That Bunga Nuing Slashed Which Exist Till This Day.






How to go to Batang Ai?

The journey to Batang Ai from Kuching is long and diffficult (about 250km), especially for independent travellers. Express buses leave for Sri Aman at 0800 and 1300 (RM15, one way). Buses to Batang Ai via Lubok Antu cost an additional few Ringgit and the journey take about 4 hours.

For those self drive, go to Kuching-Serian highway (pass by 10th mile bazaar) to Serian.

Once you are at Serian roundabout, turn left(9 o'clock turn) - bypass Serian town, and you will reach a small roundabout. Turn left (9 o'clock turn) and you are on your way to Sri Aman (bypassing Sungai Tenggang, Lachau).

Once you reach the junction to Sri Aman, turn right and you will pass by Engkilili junction. Continue and you will reach Lubok Antu junction. Turn in till you see the sign Batang Ai. Thats the only road leading to Lubok Antu.

Pekan Engkilili is about 56 Km from Pekan Lubok Antu, 37 Km from Bandar Sri Aman and 210 Km from Kuching city.

Map: Kuching - Engkilili - Lubok Antu


Map: Kuching - Engkilili


Map: Engkilili - Lubok Antu



Accommodation.

Shin was told that accommodation in Pekan Lubok Antu of about eleven rooms had been all taken up by PR. BN left with no accommodation, thus they had made arrangement to stay in government quarters.

The nearest pekan to Lubok Antu is Pekan Engkilili (56km). One can stay in Pekan Engkilili Rumah Rehat (Rest House) which is the only available accommodation in Pekan Engkilili. This Rumah Rehat manage by Pejabat Daerah Kecil Engkilili consist of 3 bedroom (1 VIP Room and 2 normal room), guest lounge, dining area dan kitchen. Booking can be made at Pejabat Daerah Kecil Engkilili.

Engkilili Rest House.



The next nearest pekan is Betong (probably around 45 min drive). Shin was told that there is accomodation but not sure how many rooms are available.

The nearest town is Bandar Sri Aman (abt 93km) from Lubok Antu. There are plenty of hotels here. Shin had enquire that there is internet access facilities and room rate for single bed ranges from RM35.00 to RM55.00 / night. Shin is a Lone Ranger coz Tanto were up in Bukit Gantang/Bukit Selembau and will be staying in Sri Aman.

Map: Bandar Sri Aman


Map: Sri Aman - Engkilili

Earth Hour : 28th March 2009, 8.30pm - 9.30pm

VOTE EARTH

YOUR LIGHT SWITCH IS YOUR VOTE

This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.

For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.

This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard.

Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.

In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.

We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.

VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.

Saturday, March 28, 8:30-9:30pm

Imagine a major part of Kuala Lumpur turning its lights out almost simultaneously for one hour. On Saturday, March 28 2009, Malaysia will be taking part in a global movement to stand united with 1000 cities for Earth Hour by switching off non-essential lights from 8.30pm to 9.30pm (local time). Launched by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour is aimed at promoting awareness to fight against climate change. We do our little bit by turning off our lights.

The Fairly Current Show speaking with Earth Hour Malaysia ambassador Yasmin Ahmad about the series of events planned leading up to March 28, as well as finding out what she will be doing for that one hour of darkness. Yasmin Ahmad is a filmmaker and Creative Director of Leo Burnett Kuala Lumpur.


(Video courtesy of PopTV)


View 1 min video clip below on Earth Hour Malaysia.



My fellow blogger and bloggee you can support Earth Hour Malaysia by heading on to http://earthhour.org.my/ and sign up. They aim to reach more than one billion people in 1000 cities around the world.

Baby's Nightmare.

Shin received this via email and would like to shared this cute little baby with all. A reminder to those who snored, not to sleep next to your baby.

PJ Vigil Week 23 - 15/03/2009

This is our 4th Indoor Vigil. Anak Bangsa Malaysia T-Shirt were introduce to all and up for sales at RM20.00/pc with all sizes, Baby-T, S, M, L, XL, XXL. Those interested to own one can contact Ee Chia.

Jaya continue on Part II of his presentation on ISA follow by Mr Roger sharing his experience in Kamunting Detention Center. He was detained during Ops-Lalang 1998. View all 9 Part video below.

Part 1: Jaya - ISA Recap...




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Part 9:

PJ Vigil Week 22 - 08/03/2009.

It's been week 22nd since the 1st Vigil at Padang Timur opposite Amcorp Mall. Our last out door vigil was on 15th February 2009 (Week 19), where the police have set up road-block as early as 7.30pm on the road leading to the Tarmac Area (our usual vigil venue) to prevent diehard vigilers from assembling there. As such most of us adjourned to Lotus for drinks and fellowship. Week 20th (22/02/2009) and Week 21st (01/03/2009) vigil were held at Lotus function room.

There were mix reaction from the vigilers for having indoor vigils. Some says that we had lost the feel and atmosphere of comradeship/unity. Shin agreed to a certain extent(really misses those candle light) but what choice does we have? While others says that the police had actually pushes us to re-strategise our approach in our struggle to repeal the ISA, and it does. We are now had mature and we are more organised and focus in our struggle.

One of the SB gave credit to us being the most resiliance and sustained the longest period todate as far as protest is concern. No doubt we are not able to hold candle in public area, but each and every one of us over these 22 weeks has this little flame still burning in our heart eventhough we were confine indoor.

View the 9 part video below for those who not able to attend this Week 22.

Part 1: Gus brief on tonite programme and gives an overview on Anak Bangsa Malaysia.




Part 2: Jaya give a presentation on the history of ISA.

Part I was on What is ISA, Why and When is ISA enacted.




Internal Security Act 1960 (Act 82)

An Act to provide for:
- the internal security of Malaysia
- preventive detention
- the prevention of subversion
- the suppression of organised violence against persons and property in specified areas of MAlaysia.

Preamble to ISA
Wheras action has been taken and further action is threatened by a substantial body of persons both inside and outside Malaysia.
(1) To cause, and to cause a substantial number of citizens to fear, organized violence against persons and property; and
(2) To procure the alteration, otherwise than by lawful means, of the lawful Government of Malaysia by law established;

* AND WHEREAS the action taken and threatened is prejudicial to the security of MAlaysia;
* AND WHEREAS Parliament considers it necessary to stop or prevent that action;

PROVISIONS
* Prohibition of Organisations and Associations of a Political or Quasi-Military Character and Uniforms
* Powers of Preventive Detention
* Special Powers relating to Subversive Publications
* Control of Entertainments and Exhibitions
* Other Powers for the Prevention of Subversion
* Special Provisions relating to Security Areas

What is ISA?
* ISA is a preventive detention law in force in Malaysia.
* Any person may be detained by the police for up to 60 days without trial for an act which allegedly prejudices the security of the country.
* After 60 days, one may be further detained for a period of two years each, to be approved by the Minister of Home Affairs, thus making indefinite detention without trial.

Why Did The ISA Become Law?
* The precursor to the ISA was the Emergency Regulations 1948-1960 promugated by the British Colonial Regime to counter the then Communist Insurgence.
* The Emergency Ordinance was repealed on 31 July 1960.
* The ISA came into force on 1st August 1960.

Why Was The ISA Introduced?
* When the ISA was introduced in 1960, solemn promises were made in Parliament that the law will be used judiciously and only against communists, terrorists and subversives.

The Deputy Prime Minister (Tun Abdul Razak): 21 June 1960
" The Hon'ble Prime Minister and other Members of the Government, including myself, have made it quite clear on a number of occasions that, because the Emergency is to be declared at an end, the Government does not intend to relax its vigilance against the evil enemy who still remains as a threat on our border and who is now attempting by subversion to succeed where he has failed by force of arms. It is for this reason that this bill is before the house. It has two main aims:
* Firstly to counter subversion thoughout country and,
* Secondly, to enable the necessary measures to be taken on the border area to counter."

Part 3: Jaya continue with presentation.



"Let me make it quite clear once again that the object of detention is to safeguard the security of the country and not to punish persons for crime. A person is detained for what it is considered be may reasonably be expected to try to do but not for what he is proved beyond doubt to have done. He is detained because he represents a risk to the security of the country and not because he is a member of a lawful political party.

The Government has no desire whatsoever to hinder healthy democratic opposition in any way. This is a democratic country and the Government intends to maintain it is such. It is the enemies of democracy who will be detained."

Enche' D.R. Seenivasagam (Ipoh):

"Mr Speaker, Sir, the very strong objections to this Bill are on a number of grounds:
(1) preventive detention without proper safeguards;
(2) the Bill encompasses not only organised violence but it encompasses every citizen in this country, whether peaceful or otherwise;
(3) powers given to the Police are so wide, so terrifying, that every citizen of this country will be in constant fear, in constant and absolute fear throughout the days of his life so long as this Bill remains law"

"You pass this Bill, but remember that one day somebody else, perhaps, not as democratic as you are, may be sitting on that very Bench; and when that time comes you - perhaps not you but the children of those who today support this Bill - will say "My God! we regret the day we introduced this Bill into this House."

Part 4: Jaya continue with presentation.




Part 5: Jaya continue with presentation.



Part 6: Sunny Lim share his Vigil experiences.



Part 7: Ambross Presentation On Plant A Tree For ISA Detainee Project.



Part 8: Ambross continue presentation on tree planting.




Part 9: Closing by Gus.

No More Spaghetti

My apology to all for having Spaghetti for almost 2 weeks. Shin's been busy with office works and family matters. Thousand apologies. Shin will try to update news as frequent as possible. Shin will be in Lubok Antu from 1st April 2009 to 9th April 2009 and update/share as much news as possible from Lubok Antu with all Anak Bangsa Malaysia. Shin wonder if Lubok Antu have broadband facilities, otherwise Shin might lodge at Sri Aman and have to travel about 100km daily to Lubok Antu (one hour travel time).

Spaghetti Sauce.

For several years, a man was having an affair with an Italian woman. One night, she confided in him that she was pregnant. Not wanting to ruin his reputation or his marriage, He paid her a large sum of money if she would go to Italy to secretly have the child. If she stayed in Italy to raise the child, he would also provide child support until the child turned 18. She agreed, but asked how he would know when the baby was born.

To keep it discreet, he told her to simply mail him a post card, and write 'Spaghetti' on the back. He would then arrange for the child support payments to begin. One day,about 9 months later, he came home to his confused wife.
'Honey, she said, you received a very strange post card today.'
'Oh, just give it to me and I'll explain it later,' he said. The wife did and watched as her husband read the card, turned white, and fainted.

On the card was written:
'Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti, Spaghetti Three with meatballs, two without - Send extra sauce .