Leatherback turtle (Rantau Abang Princess) return back to malaysia beach after 32 years

A leatherback turtle made a surprise return to a Malaysian beach after 32 years. The turtle, dubbed the Rantau Abang Princess, returned last month to end a long dry spell of turtle landings, which have been rare in the state of Terengganu since the 1980s.

It was hailed as a miracle by conservationists and renewed hopes for the endangered species. According to Malaysian Fisheries Department director-general Ahamad Sabki Mahmood, the turtle's return showed that Rantau Abang beach was being made a turtle nesting ground once again. 

Rantau Abang Princess, which hatched in the area in 1978 and was marked on its shell and left flipper, returned at a weight of 1,100 pounds, measuring five feet in length and over three feet wide.  The leatherbacks are the largest of all sea turtles and have been around for 75 million years.


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Lantern Festival or Moon Cake Festival 2010

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Celebrated in the eighth month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, the Lantern Festival is a delightful event for visitors of all ages.


Dating back 3,000 years to Zhou Dynasty in China, this moon gazing and lantern parading was celebrated in honour of Chang Er, the beautiful wife of tyrannical ruler and archer Hou Yi. Her boldness in saving the villagers by drinking the elixir of life has made her a legend to be remembered through all generation.


The highlight will be a lantern procession full of colorful lanterns in various shapes and sizes. Tourists should not miss the opportunity to savor a tasty mooncake, which are baked specially for this occasion.


Time : 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Date: 2nd Oct 2010
Venue: Esplanade, Penang
Organizer: Penang State Government
Tel: 04-6505136


Source : Tourism Malaysia

Hari Raya Aidil Fitri (Eid-ul-Fitr)

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After a month of fasting from dawn to dusk, Hari Raya Eid-ul-Fitr signifies victory for Muslims everywhere. On this special day, Muslims attend the Raya prayer in mosques in morning and after that will visit the cemeteries of loved ones. Wearing traditional finery, friends and family come together to celebrate this joyous occasion. There will also be a wide array of tasty delicacies for all to try.   

Hari Raya Aidil Fitri (Eid-ul-Fitr)
Date :  September 10 - 11, 2010  


Source : Tourism Malaysia