*IQWAL AWARDS :
THE BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTISTE AWARD
In World Best Talent, KODAK Theatre, Los Angeles, U.S.
*4 GOLD MEDALS
In WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF PERFORMING ARTS in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
*1 SILVER MEDAL
In WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF PERFORMING ARTS in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
*1 HOLLYWOOD INDUSTRY AWARD
In WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF PERFORMING ARTS in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
*THE MOST PROMISING ARTISTE IN ASEAN
In 'ASEAN Golden Melody Festival 2011' in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Strategically located in the new township in the heart of Bandar Meru Raya, Ipoh and just within walking distance from Terminal Amanjaya and Mydin Hypermarket. Casuarina @ Meru owned by Perak State Government’s Company, Perak Corporation Bhd.
This 12-storey boutique, premier business-class hotel has a total of 150 guest rooms and suites, all tastefully crafted with an impeccable modern contemporary concept to serve your needs. The rooms comprises a total of 45 Standard units, 20 Premier, 70 Studio Suites, 9 Family Suites and 6 termed as designer.The property also offers free parking for guests.
Rooms with WIFI / IDD Facilty/ Wake Up Call Services
Coffee Table / Mirror Closet / Iron & Ironing Board
24 hours room service/LED Television with Astro/Electronic Safe
Hot & Cold Shower / Hair Dryer / Toiletries
Coffee & Tea Facilities and Mini Bar
HI TEA AT CASUARINA @ MERU
The best Cucur Udang in Ipoh
Cucur Udang (Prawn Fritters)
Siamese Fighting Fish @ Casuarina
IQWAL & The General Manager of Casuarina @ Meru, Mr Malizan Zakaria
MAP OF CASUARINA @ MERU
Address: CASUARINA @ MERU No.1 - C Jalan Meru Casuarina 30020 Ipoh, Perak
The Malaysia Book of Records 'Night of Achievers 2014' with the theme 'The Nation Salutes You', is organised to pay tribute to record holders and achievers in the country.
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The event was graced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor at One World Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 30th of April, 2014. It is the largest gathering of record holders in the country. Datuk Seri Najib and Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor presented the MBR Awards 2014, to more than 60 individuals who recorded high achievement in various fields, including sports, business, entertainment and art.
IQWAL was listed in The Malaysia Book Of Records for being
THE FIRST ARTISTE TO RECORD 1MALAYSIA SONGS IN SIX LANGUAGES (Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil, Iban & Kadazan)
IQWAL & Datuk Danny Ooi, The Founder Of Malaysia Book Of Records
IQWAL with the tallest & the shortest man in Malaysia and ninetimes MrUniverse, Sazali Abd Samad
Berjaya Corporation Berhad founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan was listed as one of the recipients
Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak Speech: "Because the one thing about records is that they are made to be broken. Your success and your achievements will drive others to excel. It is what drives us onward and outward to greater things. And along the way, we discover so much about ourselves, about our limit, our abilities and spirit that lie within us,” Dato Seri Najib said while addressing the event attended by more than 1,200 guests.
IQWAL's performance with RTM Orchestra leads by Dato Mokhzani @ Malaysia Book Of Record 'Night of Achievers 2014' at One World Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
IQWAL was listed in The Malaysia Book Of Records for being
THE FIRST ARTISTE TO RECORD 1MALAYSIA SONGS IN SIX LANGUAGES (Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil, Iban & Kadazan)
IQWAL received his National Record, at the launching of his 2nd album, 'IQWAL 1MALAYSIA'. Launched by the Minister of Information, Communication & Culture Malaysia, Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim at Istana Budaya Kuala Lumpur.
Press Conference at IQWAL 1MALAYSIA album launching
IQWAL 1Malaysia album launching and Malaysia Book Of Records awards presentation ceremony at Istana Budaya Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Kubu Bharu is a historical town on top of a hill in the Hulu Selangor district of Selangor. Visitors enjoy the cool weather as the town is surrounded by lush trees and tropical jungle. Located approximately 70 km from Kuala Lumpur. The townshipplanned by first Town Planner for Federated Malay State of Malaya, Mr. C. C. Reade, during the British period for the Federation of Malaya. Kuala Kubu Bharu, was built after the previous town of Kuala Kubu was swept away by a massive flood in 1883. Many people died in the tragedy, including the British District Officer, Sir Cecil Ranking. Superstitious locals blamed the flooding on Sir Cecil Ranking for shooting a white crocodile, believed to be a river guardian. IQWAL@ Kuala Kubu Bharu
Kuala Kubu Bharu have matured trees such as mahogany and Tembusu, that had been conserved
for more than 80 years that and has been home of many species of birds and other wild life, to choose Kuala Kubu Bharu as a hometown.
Wings of KKB 2014: Selangor Birds Race is holding the event in its third year with the collaboration of Awana Genting Golf & Resort from 25th to 27th of April, 2014 attracts 350 participants including those from Japan, Iran & Thailand. It is where participants get to learn about the importance of preserving biodiversity through bird watching. The event started at Kuala Kubu Bharu and ended at the Resorts World, Genting Highlands.
Previously, these competition was only open to primary and secondary school students.
Now, they open up 3 new categories; Open Category, IPTA / IPTS Category (college & university students) and Bird Photography contest. For the Open Category, IPTA / IPTS Category as well as bird photography contest, participants have to go through 10 checkpoints starting from Bandar Kuala Kubu Baru to Resorts World Genting. They will observe the birds around Kuala Kubu Bharu town, Millennium Park,KKB Recreational Forest and Hulu Tamu Hot Springand ends at Resorts World Genting. The group will be given a binoculars and reference book, 'Birds Of Malaysia' for the activity.
The prizes worth RM10,000 including Nikon D3100 and 2 days 1 night accomodation at
First World Hotel, Genting Highlands
IQWAL& SAHABAT MEDIA @ WINGS OF KKB 2014 (SELANGOR BIRDS RACE)
RAINBOW @ LAKE CHINI Lake Chini is located 100km from Kuantan, in the district of Pekan, West Malaysia. Blessed with vast natural bounty that is rich in biodiversity.Hosting 138 species of terrestrial flora, some 300 species of non-aquatic vertebrates as well as 144 species of freshwater fish attracts many visitors. Lake Chini was given the Biosphere Reserve status by the Unesco in 2009.
Malaysia’s second largest natural lake, Tasik Chini comprise of 12 interconnected lakes which are referred to as laut (sea)by the orang asli who live in six villages around the lake: Gumum, Ulu Gumum, Melai, Ulu Melai, Tanjung Puput and Cendahan.
Every monsoon season, when the Pahang River swells, water actually flows in the reverse direction back into the lake through Chini River.
I was amazed at its natural beauty - CHINI RIVER
Calm and beautiful the serenity of Lake Chini belies the many secrets that it holds and hides. Historians believe that the lake is the site of an ancient Khmer City, from an era when the Khmer empire extended into the Malay peninsula.
But there is a famous tales about the mysterious lake; a mythical dragon named Naga Seri Gumum, the guardian of an ancient lost city of gold, which lies in the lake. This local “dragon monster” has allegedly been sighted many times over the year by villagers who live beside the lake.
BLACK & WHITE SQUIRREL
Every morning, an unusual squirrel searches for food behind my room at Tasik Chini Resort. This kind of squirrel is called the Pahang Squirrel, because its fur color matches the color of the Pahang state flag and can be only found in Pahang.
LAKE CHINI RESORT
IQWAL @ Lake Chini ResortLake Chini Resort surrounded by peaceful tropical landscapes.An hour’s drive from Kuantan and Pahang’s royal seat of Pekan. It provides a range of accommodation from dorms to standalone air conditioned bungalows and features daily breakfast, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Offering tropical views, rooms and dorms are equipped with a seating area, ironing facilities and a tea/coffee maker. Select units have air conditioning and an attached bathroom. Leisurely afternoons can be spent fishing or canoeing and admiring the lotus blooms at the lake. 24-hour reception and laundry service are available. The casual open-air restaurant whips up local and Asian dishes. Meals can be served in rooms.
This is where the local indigenous community, or orang asli,comprising the Jakun tribe,resides in The boatman can steer you across the lake through a charming secret arch of river rushes, a hidden gate to Kampung Cendahan. When we reached there, we were welcomed by the friendly Orang Asli.
Their children sat smiling cheekily @ wooden hut. So sweet!
Their village is just a few simple atap huts, no Astro, no laptops, but yet the people there were satisfied at their standard of living.
They survived on hunting, collecting rattan, combs, rubber tapping, harvesting oil palm,woodcarvings,handmade blowpipes from bamboo or fishing in the lake.
But now, they have to go farther and farther away as the nearby forests have been destroyed by development activities like mining and logging.
But nowdays the villagers didn’t see it anymore. In 1972, the hole was submerged due big flood. The snake fled the hole and swam into the lake. It just that once a while tourist especially foreigner did say, they saw the snake or something big in the water
What can you do @ Lake Chini?
*You can enjoy adventurous and tough activities or just explore and discover nature.
*kayaking / canoeing or river safaris
*Jungle trekking and see the monkeys and flying squirrels, mousedeers, tapirs, wild boars and other animals.
*Fishing trips @ the small rivers and the lake.
*Take a boat ride around the lake and orienteering or observe the skills of the boatman navigating easily through the rather confusing maze of thick vegetation and intricate waterways.
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