MALAYSIA turns 51

In conjunction with the Malaysia Day celebration, Malaysian celebrating the "Merdeka" monthfrom 16 August - 16 September, however due to the Ramadan month the 'Merdeka" month celebration extended to 16 October.

Traditional Indian dance.

The residents in Kampung Muhibbah Fasa 2B, Taman Muhibbah Aman, Taman Muhibbah Jaya and Taman Muhibbah Jaya 2 have organized the 'Merdeka' eve celebration. This is the first ever 'Merdeka' eve celebration celebrated in Sungai Siput. This is also the first time the 'Merdeka' eve was organized by the NGO. The residents from the 4 housing schemes irrespective of age, race and religion came out to celebrate. They are waiting in the field since 10:00 p.m.

Indian traditional instrumental muzical.

The 2 hours culture performance by the locals attracted the audience. There are Malay traditional dance, Indian traditional dance, hip-hop dance by a group of young Chinese boys and the percussion played by Kumpulan Perkusigitra attracts teenagers and children the most.

Chinese youngsters performaing hip-hop dance.

At 11:45 pm, the committee members from Persatuan Kebajikan dan Komuniti Muhibbah (Muhibbah Community and Welfare Association) and KRT Taman-Taman Muhibbah, Sungai Siput (Muhibbah Residential Neighbourhood Watch) getting the audience, performers and children ready. Mr. Cheah Chee Kuan, the advisor for the Association was the guest-of-honour arrived at 11:50 p.m. All set for the celebration.

Kids enjoying the dance.

When the clock strike 12:00 am, the national anthem 'NEGARAKU' was sang following by patriotic songs and a 20 minutes fireworks.

Kumpulan PERKUSIGITRA - star attraction of the night!

These proved that such celebration can strenghten unity among the neighbourhood and better interaction among the residents leads to the creation of better sense of belonging. This is vital to create harmony society.

Children and VIPs singing patriotic songs on stage.

GUNUNG CENGKEI - 1ST. ATTEMPT FAILED!

Gunung Cengkei situated in Korbu Reserve located in Jalong Tinggi, Sungai Siput. A group of Kelab Sukan Komuniti Jalong (Jalong Community Sports Club) members tried to skill this mountain which is about 2,000 meter from sea level on 7 - 8 June, 2008. The team only managed to reach about 1,000 meter due to whether conditions and geography terrain. There are no route to the peak.

The team was guided by 3 'orang asli'. The 'orang asli' said that they can reach the peak and back to their village in a day! Anyway, their 1 hour walk is our 4 hours walk! It is an interesting adventure. Seeing is believing. The rain forest, nature and scenery. There are plans to conquer this mountain in the future. Interested to join us?

KSK Jalong commandos ready for a MISSION IMPOSSIBLE!

Trekking uphill....woooohhhh!

Pooohhhhh! Tired laaaa......relax. Time to become an amateur model in the tropical rain forest!

Wild! Its nature!

Base camp....get some super fresh water from a stream....... it is about 1,000 meter!

Commandos in action!

Wanna know how fresh the air up here? Just look at my tummy!

Eeeehh... just a nite in the forest, bestowed BATIN.

Wooyyoohhhh! Illegal hunters!

Mission unaccomplished...Sir! We will try next time....hopefully can.....

LARIAN PERPADUAN

Runners on the run!

Ng Kah Choong, the KRT Taman-Taman Muhibbah Chairman getting ready to flag off.

Runners are ready.

"Senamrobik" - old, young, men, women are taking part.

In conjunction with the launching of KRT Taman -Taman Muhibbah, Sungai Siput recently, the LARIAN PERPADUAN (Unity Run) was jointly organised by KRT Taman-Taman Muhibbah and Kelab Sukan Komuniti Jalong. This run was open to the residents of Kampung Muhibbah, Kampung Muhibbah Fasa 1, Kampung Muhibbah Fasa 2, Kampung Muhibbah Fasa 2B, Taman Muhibbah Aman, Taman Muhibbah Jaya and Taman Muhibbah Jaya 2.

There are 160 participants from the 7 housing schemes. The Chairman of KRT Taman-Taman Muhibbah and Kelab Sukan Komuniti Jalong, Ng Kah Choong flagged off the run. It is a trial for Kelab Sukan Komuniti Jalong to organised a bigger event at year end. This event proved the truly 'muhibbah' participants from all walks of life!

Before the run, a 'senamrobik' session was held. Most of the participants were ladies from the surrounding housing schemes. It is a multi-racial participating. This event was carried out with the co-operation of KRT Taman-Taman Muhibbah, KRT Kampung Muhibbah, KRT Taman Tun Sambanthan, Kelab Sukan Komuniti Jalong and Persatuan Kebajikan & Komuniti Muhibbah, Sungai Siput.

'Senamrobik' before run is good as warming up session for the runners.

SUKANEKA TABIKA PERPADUAN DAERAH KUALA KANGSAR

Sukaneka Tabika Perpaduan Daerah Kuala Kangsar [Kuala Kangsar District Unity Kindergarten Telematch] was organized by the Jabatan Perpaduan dan Integrasi Nasional Daerah Kuala Kangsar [Kuala Kangsar District National Integration and Unity Department] and KRT Taman-Taman Muhibbah in conjunction with the launching of KRT Taman-Taman Muhibah, Sungai Siput [Muhibbah Resident Neighbourhood Watch].

The participants enjoy the telematch very much so as their parents. The Chairman from all the Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) in Sungai Siput attended and gave away prizes. It was a very successful event! 'MUHIBBAH' spirit is truly alive in 'MUHIBBAH' residential area!

This event create a harmony and strong neighbourhood within the residents.