PROPOSED MULU CAVES TRIP

At last Saturday’s dinner there were expressed interests on the above trip. The following is a proposal on the itinerary and an estimated cost based on some initial inquiry through the internet.

PROPOSED ITINERARY

FRI 21/10 – 7:20AM AIR ASIA FLIGHT TO MIRI
CHECK INTO HOTEL/ ETC.
SAT 22/10 - 9:30AM MAS FLIGHT TO MULU
(MEET BY TOUR GUIDE)
SUN 23/10 - SEE PROGRAM OF PACKAGE
TOUR ATTACHED
MON 24/10- 2:20PM FLIGHT FROM MULU TO MIRI
CONNECTING FLIGHT MIRI TO KL

Estimated cost for the return air tickets KL-Miri & Miri-Mulu, hotel stay in Miri and package tour in Mulu is approximately RM1,000 per person based on the current air ticket prices. All those who are interested please confirm by 30 June 2011. Also please e-mail your full name & IC Nos. for the purpose of purchasing the air tickets and other bookings.


环 球 旅 游 社 有 限 公 司
TRANSWORLD TRAVEL SERVICES SDN. BHD. (133990-H)
Office : 2.04, 2nd Floor, Wisma Pelita Tunku, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. (KKKP NO. 1171)
Tel : 085-422277 Fax : 085-415277 Website : www.twtmiri.com.my E-mail : twtmiri@po.jaring.my

3D2N Package - Mulu Caves (Royal Mulu Resort)

Day 01 Miri / Mulu – Deer Cave. Lang Cave & Bats watching

Meet & greet by our friendly guide at Mulu airport on arrival MH3630 and transfer to Royal Mulu Resort check in. Afternoon, meet at hotel lobby depart to Mulu National Park for registration. Trekking for 3km plank walk to the Deer and Lang Cave. Late afternoon, observe the million of bats flying out from the vast of the Deer Cave which will be a memorable occurrence only during the fine weather. Trekking the same plank walk to Park Headquarters and transfer back to your accommodation for overnight. Buffet Dinner will be serve at resort.

Includes: Land & River Transfer, Tour, Buffet Dinner and Accommodation

Day 02 Mulu – Wind Cave & Clearwater Cave

After breakfast, depart by long boat to Batu Bungan Penan Settlement to observe the tribe lifestyle and handicrafts on display for sale. After that proceed to Wind Cave. During the dry season or low water level, you may have to get off from the longboat to push. Have fun with the chill clear water. Continue the journey from Wind Cave by trekking about 10 minutes on plank walk to Clearwater Cave. A picnic lunch will be served at Clearwater will be served at Clearwater summer hut then later on you can enjoy swimming at Clearwater Spring. Later afternoon return to your accommodation for overnight. Buffet Dinner will be serve at resort.

Includes: Buffet Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Buffet Dinner, Tour, Land & River Transfer and Accommodation

Day 03 Mulu / Miri or Kota Kinabalu

Free at own leisure at Royal Mulu Resort till transfer to Mulu airport for your flight departure.
Activities available at own expenses : Fishing, Rock Climbing, Canopy Walk, Cycling etc.

Includes: Breakfast and Transfer

TWIN / TRIPLE
RM 640 / person
RM 850 sgl traveller

Extension Night in Mulu Resort = RM180/person

Items to bring:
 Torch Light, Raincoat, Walking shoes with good grip, Slipper, Towel, Swimwear, Insect Repellent, Water Bottle, Hand Glove, and Items of personal nature.
Price includes:
 02 nights Accommodation at Royal Mulu Resort, Meals: 2 Breakfast, 1 Picnic Lunch, and 2 Dinners, License Guide and Transfer in Mulu
Price excludes:
 All Airfare, Park Entrance Fee RM10, Excess Luggage, Personal and Baggage Insurance.
Important Notice:
 Transworld Travel Services Sdn. Bhd. Reserve the right to Amend Any Changes of Rates & Itinerary.

Air Fare (Miri / Mulu / Miri) = RM 300

simon

Post Shui Hu Zhuan—The Work of Another Author

There are two authors for the novel Shui Hu Zhuan (SHZ). The
original novel with 80 chapters was written by Shi Nai An. This
author did not realize that his work was continued by another author
by the name Chen Chen after he passed away. Shi wrote only 80
chapters and concluded his book by the happy gathering of 108 heroes
in Liang Mountain.

However, Chen continued to write that Song Jiang was leading the
heroes to surrender to the Emperor.

Readers are mostly annoyed and disgusted to read the Post SHZ. But
in Chinese history, it was not recorded that Song Jiang surrendered to
Song Dynasty. So we can ignore the second part of the novel.

To understand why Chen wrote that kind of ending, we have to
analyse the background of Song Jiang. He was a low-ranking humble
and loyal officer in a county, unlike the other Shui Hu heroes who
were mostly rough and courageous. However, Song was very
generous and trustworthy(讲义气)， and that won him a lot of

followers as well as admiration.

As it is known to the readers that there is such a Post Shui Hu Zhuan,
the director of the TV series might just reluctantly choose such an
unhappy ending. But to the viewers, it is heart-breaking!

By: NHP

2011 Father's Day

阿公：

祝您父亲节快乐

Shui Hu Zhuan 水浒传 – the myth of Chinese folklore heroes

I have been following the series “All Men Are Brothers” on 8TV for the past few weeks. Had never read any versions of novel and so would not know how faithfully the made for tv series adhere to the actual story. My (misplaced) impression was that the heroes in “Water Margin” are the equivalent to Robin Hood and his band of merry men.

The earlier episodes outlining the exploits the heroes were fairly entertaining, but the developing plot in the latter chapters turns rather disturbing. I have little qualms about the other 107 heroes but Sung Jiang came across as a weak guy with dubious characters. He has no combat skill, was not smart (having to rely heavily on Wu Yong for ideas and strategy) and did not display any leadership quality. Definitely did not deserve to be their big brother. But his biggest crime to the brotherhood was his incorrigible and misguided loyalty to the corrupt government of the day. Imposing on his feudalistic idea to seek amnesty and enlistment he eventually led them down the road to capitulation.

If Chao Kai had not died and remained their leader the ending would be a very different story -one that is more befitting for a great Chinese classic novel.

simon 17.6.2011

LANGKAWI - JUNE 2011

UBAH - APRIL 2011

A gift from Sibu.
The 1st political mascot in Malaysia.
Malaysia Boleh!

A moving story - Japanese Earthquake

Published on ShanghaiDaily.com (http://www.shanghaidaily.com/)
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/?id=467066&type=Opinion
EDITOR'S note:

THIS letter, written by Vietnamese immigrant Ha Minh Thanh working in Fukushima as a policeman to a friend in Vietnam, was posted on New America Media on March 19. It is a testimonial to the strength of the Japanese spirit, and an interesting slice of life near the epicenter of Japan’s crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. It was translated by NAM editor Andrew Lam, author of "East Eats West: Writing in Two Hemispheres." Shanghai
Daily condensed it.

Brother,

How are you and your family? These last few days, everything was in chaos. When I close my eyes, I see dead bodies. When I open my eyes, I also see dead bodies.

Each one of us must work 20 hours a day, yet I wish there were 48 hours in the day, so that we could continue helping and rescuing folks.

We are without water and electricity, and food rations are near zero. We barely manage to move refugees before there are new orders to move them elsewhere.

I am currently in Fukushima , about 25 kilometers away from the nuclear power plant. I have so much to tell you that if I could write it all down, it would surely turn into a novel about human relationships and behaviors during times of crisis.

People here remain calm - their sense of dignity and proper behavior are very good - so things aren't as bad as they could be. But given another week, I can't guarantee that things won't get to a point where we can no longer provide proper protection and order.

They are humans after all, and when hunger and thirst override dignity, well, they will do whatever they have to do. The government is trying to provide supplies by air, bringing in food and medicine, but it's like dropping a little salt into the ocean.

Brother, there was a really moving incident. It involves a little Japanese boy who taught an adult like me a lesson on how to behave like a human being.

Last night, I was sent to a little grammar school to help a charity organization distribute food to the refugees. It was a long line that snaked this way and that and I saw a little boy around 9 years old. He was wearing a T-shirt and a pair of shorts.


It was getting very cold and the boy was at the very end of the line. I was worried that by the time his turn came there wouldn't be any food left. So I spoke to him. He said he was at school when the earthquake happened. His father worked nearby and was driving to the school. The boy was on the third floor balcony when he saw the tsunami sweep his father's car away.

I asked him about his mother. He said his house is right by the beach and that his mother and little sister probably didn't make it. He turned his head and wiped his tears when I asked about his relatives.

The boy was shivering so I took off my police jacket and put it on him. That's when my bag of food ration fell out. I picked it up and gave it to him. "When it comes to your turn, they might run out of food. So here's my portion.
I already ate. Why don't you eat it?"

The boy took my food and bowed. I thought he would eat it right away, but he didn't. He took the bag of food, went up to where the line ended and put it where all the food was waiting to be distributed.

I was shocked. I asked him why he didn't eat it and instead added it to the food pile. He answered: "Because I see a lot more people hungrier than I am. If I put it there, then they will distribute the food equally."

When I heard that I turned away so that people wouldn't see me cry.


A society that can produce a 9-year-old who understands the concept of sacrifice for the greater good must be a great society, a great people.

Well, a few lines to send you and your family my warm wishes. The hours of my shift have begun again.

Ha Minh Thanh