Malaysia: Sungai Buloh-Kajang MRT Line

The MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line is the ninth rail transit line and the second fully automated and driverless rail system in the Klang Valley area, Malaysia after the Kelana Jaya Line. The line is part of the Greater KL/Klang Valley Integrated Transit System. The line is numbered 9 and colored green on official transit maps.

Phase 2 between Muzium Negara and Kajang was opened on 17 July 2017, as a free shuttle service, by Malaysian Prime Minister in a ceremony at the Tun Razak Exchange station.


Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sungai_Buloh%E2%80%93Kajang_MRT_line
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Malaysia: 2017 Southeast Asian Games

The 2017 Southeast Asian Games (Malay: Sukan Asia Tenggara 2017), officially known as the 29th Southeast Asian Games was a Southeast Asian multi-sport event that took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The was the sixth time that Malaysia hosted the games. The games were held from 19 to 30 August 2017. Around 4646 athletes participated at the event, which featured 404 events in 38 sports. It was opened by the King of Malaysia, Muhammad V at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.


Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Southeast_Asian_Games
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Malaysia: Animals With Various Special Roles - Working Dogs (FDC)

Animals With Various Special Roles - Working Dogs - Official First Day Cover 2018-01-18 [POS Malaysia]

Left: General Purpose Dog
Dogs are often used in crime prevention efforts. It is one of the initiatives and efforts of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) team. PDRM usually uses two dog breeds for this work, the German Shepherd and Labrador breeds because of their intelligence, strength and obedient nature. these crime prevention dogs carry out various tasks such as tracking people or things, finding criminals, controlling crowd and helping other PDRM units.

Right: Drug Detection Dog
in 1979, PDRM established a drug detection dog unit to empower the fight against drug crimes. Dogs in this unit sniff out and detect any drugs that criminals try to conceal. In addition, PDRM also has a specialized unit of dogs to detect firearms and explosives, This unit is often deployed to monitor and detect harmful substances in an area of place, especially where important events will be held.


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Malaysia: Animal With Various Special Roles - Working Dogs (FDC)

Animals With Various Special Roles - Working Dogs - Official First Day Cover 2018-01-18 [POS Malaysia]

There are animals that are tamed and trained by humans to help perform certain tasks. Among them are animals such as buffaloes, elephants, horses, monkeys and dogs. Dogs are one of the common animals to be trained and help people. They are a good suitable choice because they have a very sharp sense of smell, their loyalty and obedience and easy to train. They are used in work such as guiding the blind, tracking and rescue, controlling crowds and others. Certain dog creeds have their own suitability in performing a specific task.

From left to right: (Click link to read more details about the dogs)

Guide Dogs (Golden Retriever)
http://walagemini.blogspot.hk/2018/03/malaysia-guide-dog-golden-retriever.html

Protection Dogs (Belgian Shepherd)
http://walagemini.blogspot.hk/2018/03/malaysia-protection-dog-belgian-shepherd_29.html

Detection Dogs (Border Collie)
http://walagemini.blogspot.hk/2018/03/malaysia-search-and-rescue-dog-border.html

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Malaysia: 5th Malaysia Postcrossing Meetup in Kota Kinabalu GPO

Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [mary29sabah]
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Malaysia: Laksa

Laksa is a spicy noodle soup popular in the Peranakan cuisine. Laksa consists of rice noodles or rice vermicelli with chicken, prawn or fish, served in spicy soup based on either rich and spicy curry coconut milk or on sour asam. Laksa is found in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Southern Thailand.





















Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laksa
My trip to Kuala Lumpur in January 2018
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Malaysia: Greetings from... Malaysia

Some interesting facts about Malaysia:

1) In terms of government system, Malaysia's national administration is largely structured along British lines - a constitutional monarchy, with power largely invested in parliament.

2) Few places can be described as "a country to two halves" quite a Malaysia. It does beaches and metropolitan gleam on the Malay Peninsula (also known as West Malaysia) - which is home to the capital Kuala Lumpur. It also offers rainforest and the call of the wild on Borneo - which it shares with Indonesia and Brunei.

3) Malaysia is home to some 31 million people, but only half this head-count is Malay. There are Chinese and Indian swirls to this melting pot, as well as indigenous tribal groups, particularly on Borneo.

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/malaysia/articles/sixteen-fascinating-facts-about-malaysia/
My trip to Kuala Lumpur and Penang, Malaysia in January 2018
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Malaysia: Chinese New Year Greetings

Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [walkaround99]
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Malaysia: Year of the Dog Greetings

Since I am currently in a long distance relationship (ldr) with my boyfriend (M) who lives in the USA. I often ask the postcrossing community for advice and tips on how to maintain ldrs in general. These are the kind words sender gave about long distance relationships.

"Long distance relationship advice ---> try to work together with consistent effort not to go long distance for too long. This will help to give hope for the relationship to continue in short term. Maybe discuss and agree on a reasonable timeline. Don't leave it to chance!"

Thanks for the kind words :) M and I have been in a long distance relationship for about 1.5 years, and we try to visit each other every three months. Hopefully, this back and forth visiting can end soon and we can finally be together happily ever after. :D

Postcrossing Forum - 2018 February 50 RR [albertcass]
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Malaysia: Batu Caves

Sculptured by master artisans from India, Lord Murugan looms 42 meters high beside the 272 steps leading to Batu Caves complex.

Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Selangor, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu (Stone River), which flows past the hill. It is the tenth limestone hill from Ampang. Batu Caves is also the name of a nearby village.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batu_Caves
Postcrossing Forum - 10 Countries RR Group 28 [wei_c]
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Malaysia: Guide Dog (Golden Retriever)

The guide dogs are trained to help the blind or visually impaired to avoid obstacles. Although dogs can be trained to navigate various obstacles, many are color blind and unable to interpret road signs. The guardians need to direct the dog based on skills and past experiences. The dog owners need to know how to go from one place to another ad dogs will help them reach the destinations safely.

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Malaysia: Detection Dog (Border Collie)

Detection dogs are selected because of the sharpness of its sense of smell to help the work of tracking. It is used in various works such as detecting hidden substances, fire investigation, disaster recovery and others. It is widely used by the police as well as fire and rescue teams. These dogs are able to help in fire investigations by detecting the cause of fire by the substances or chemicals at the site of the fire or arson.

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Malaysia: Protection Dog (Belgian Shepherd)

Protection dogs are used to monitor and guard against unwanted people or animals. These dogs are trained to differentiate between their opponents and friends so as to simply scare or attack targets. There dogs bark loudly to inform their guardians of the presence of offenders or intruders and to scare off intruders. A guard dog is also trained to attack or obstruct offenders. Among the best breed of guard dogs are German Shepherd and Belgian Shepherd. In prison, guard dogs are used to help control the prisoners.

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Malaysia: 5th Postcrossing Meet Up

Sender said this is her first time joining a meet up, she wish she was more prepared and brought enough postcards to write on. I totally feel the same way when I went to my first meet up. I didn't know what to bring and brought so little cards with me...

Postcrossing Forum - 2018 January 50 RR [p-fang]
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Malaysia: Yang di-Pertuan Agong

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957 when the Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) gained independence from the United Kingdom.

The 15th and current Yang di-Pertuan Agong is Sultan Muhammad  V of Kelantan. His reign began on 13 December 2016.



















Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yang_di-Pertuan_Agong
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Malaysia: Winter solstice

The winter solstice, also known as midwinter, is an astronomical phenomenon marking the day with the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year.  In the Northern Hemisphere this is the December solstice, and in the Southern Hemisphere this is the June Solstice.

Winter solstice is the 22nd solar term in Chinese calendar. It begins when the Sun reaches the celestial longitude of 270 degrees and ends when it reaches the longitude of 285 degrees. It usually begins around December 21-23. "Dong zhi" was originally celebrated as an end-of-harvest festival. Today, it is observed with a family reunion dinner, when "Tang Yuan" are eaten in sweet, gingery broth to symbolize family unity and prosperity.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_solstice / Back of Postcard
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Malaysia: Blue Nature

Postcrossing Forum - 2017 December 50 RR [albertcass]
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Malaysia: Terengganu

Terengganu is a sultanate and constitutive state of Malaysia. The coastal city of Kuala Terengganu which stands at the mouth of the broad Terengganu River is both the state and royal capital, as well as the largest city in Terengganu.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terengganu
Postcrossing Forum - 2017 November 50 RR [walkaround99]
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Malaysia: Kids Holiday Activities

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Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur

"60th Merdeka" (60th Indepedence)

From skyscrapers to colonial buildings, Malaysia has a broad range of architectural styles and traditions formed throughout the decades. The juxtaposition of the old and new has created an unique scene in Malaysia. Happy 60th Merdeka, Malaysia!

Source: Back of Postcard
Sent from a dear friend, Michelle Yong, who's from Malaysia
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