Posted: 30 Jun 2014 01:18 AM PDT

I am going to take you to a country which is full of islands. Any guess? Yes, you are right. It's Malaysia. There are878 islands in Malaysia. This country is known for its stunning sights and attractions. We are going to explore its astounding natural beauty that magnetizes vacationers/ tourists or visitors attraction. It's a country of exclusive culture and tradition. It's one of the best places on the globe with delicious cuisine and hospitable people. Kuala Lumpur is its capital with charming iconic Petronas Twin Towers. Malaysia has many offshore geographical places. There would be around 510 which include ridges, sandbank and rocks. It's a multicultural state with many festivals and celebrations. Tour to Malaysia, is really a unique and pleasant experience.

There're lots of choices to stay in Malaysia, so it's tough to decide where to stay?

Mid-range hotels and 5 stars hotels with Chinese, Indian or Malaysian traditional cuisine and cozy rooms are easily available for vacationers/visitors anywhere in cities. You can enjoy luxury hotels or resorts located on islands. Accommodation is so cheap in Malaysia, you can easily get a room for $ 3 to $ 9 USD/night. Private rooms are available for $ 11 to $ 20 USD/night. You can camp in Taman Negara and can save lodgings cost.

Anyways, here're some suggestions.

Lone Pine Hotel, located Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island, posses welcoming staff, stunning swimming pool, lip-smacking food, and calm atmosphere with beautiful sea views. You can get a huge variety of cocktails in bar corner.

Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, located on Batu Ferringhi beach, Penang Island, is a fantastic family resort, offers services such as water sports, tennis court, delicious food, pools, cozy rooms, hospitable staff and family entertainment center. Its cuisine includes Bar & Grill pizzas and seafood, tea/coffee, snacks, pastries.

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, in Kuala Lumpur City Centre, is a fantastic hotel with superb services. Welcoming staff, comfortable rooms, suspended pool and delicious Malaysian food make it more worthy staying.

Tanjong Jara Resort, located on Batu, Dungun, is one of the top 25 hotels in Malaysia, offers services such as Spa village, Pools, tennis court, delicious dining out, air-conditioned rooms, seafood and bar. You can spend a relaxing morning with coffee and newspaper on the beach.

Berjaya Tioman Resort, located in Pulau Tioman, is a traditional Malay style resort, offers services like pools, golf, tennis court, spa, coffee, snacks, global drinks, tasty food, air-conditioning cozy rooms and water sports including diving, fishing, snorkelling etc.

The Majestic Hotel, Majestic Malacca, Cameron Highlands Resort and Sama-Sama Hotel, in Kuala Lumpur, Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa and Four Seasons Resort in Langkawi, Miri Marriot Resort & Spa, Mega Hotel, Grand Palace Hotel and Imperial Palace Hotel in Miri, Seven Terraces, Yeng Keng Hotel, Museum Hotel and Hotel Panega are also wonderful places to stay in Malaysia.

As far as meal is concerned, you can have it in restaurants, western hotels , cooking own when living in camping or as a street meal and just have to pay $1 to $3 USD /head for street meal, $4 to $6 USD/head in restaurants while western food is a bit expensive. Malaysia is a Muslim country that's why drinks are expensive here. Anyways, here are some suggestions of restaurants for you.

Dining in the Dark, located on Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, is an amazing restaurant deeply into darkness and offers delicious food including soups, desserts etc.

Black Forest, located on Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, offers German cuisine.

Kebaya, located on Stewart Lane, Georgetown, Penang Island, offers good services and food.

Living Room Cafe Bar & Gallery, located on Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island, is a good place for families, lovebirds, special occasion or groups. You can enjoy Bar, Asian and Eclectic cuisine here until late night.

Top Spot Food Court, located Bukit Mata Kuching, Kuching is a family restaurant, offers best seafood and opens until late night.

Jambu Restaurant and Lounge, located on Crookshank Road, Kuching is a restaurant offers best pasta in town. It also deals with Bistro, Bar for cocktails and Tapas etc.

Black bean, The Heritage, Tribal Stove and Bella Italia are also superb restaurants in Kuching with the fantastic setting near river.

La Casa Kuantan, Crocodile Rock Pizza & Grill Restaurant, Satay Zul, and Dallah Restaurant in Kuantan offer great services with superb cuisine.

Malaysia is a country with many attractions or points of interests and more exciting thing is those are quite cheap. Here're some suggestions, and you must visit those places once you are in Malaysia.

Birch Memorial Clock Tower, located in one of the biggest cities of Malaysia named "Ipoh". Here're plenty of attention-grabbing sights such as museums, temples and historical buildings.

Galeria Perdana, Rice Museum, and Padi Langkawi, in Langkawi, are amazing places with precious stuff and collection, to visit. Langkawi is a beautiful island with lovely beaches and plenty of interesting sights. Ave Stella Maris Catholic Chapel is a beautiful church. Langkawi Wildlife Park and Underwater World are educational and exciting places with lots of fun.

The Islamic city "Kota Bharu" is a great city with royal places, museums, and plenty of other eye-catching sights.

Taman Negara National Park is a beautiful park in oldest rainforest Taman Negara. It's a place with lots of activities like trekking, safaris, and canopy walks.

Islamic Art Museum, Petronas Twin Towers, Putrajaya Bridge, Petrosains Science Discovery Centre, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, Thean Hou Temple, and Lake Garden Parks are some suggested amazing places to visit in Kuala Lumpur.

Mount Kinabalu National Park, is the best choice for hiking, this Park is full of fun and will never disappoint you on your visit.

Malaysia is a land of festivals and celebrations as multicultural people exist here. Tourists or vacationers can enjoy these festivals almost every month of the year. Here are some suggestions for our visitors.

Tamil Community celebrates festival named "Thaipusam". It's a unique festival that is worth seeing. It can be best observed at Batu Caves in Selangor or Penang, in Januanry.

Chinese New Year is celebrated in February and last for 15 days. You can enjoy lion dances, fireworks, and delicious Chinese meal.

In April, Good Friday and Malaysia Water Festival are celebrated.

Wesak Day, and Harvest Festival are celebrated in May.

June is a month with amazing festivals like Hari Gawai and Dragon Boat Festivals.

July and August are the months with festivals such as the Rainforest World Music Festival, Independence day, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hungry Ghost Festival.

September becomes more colorful with Malaysia Day and Mid-Autumn Festival.

Hari Raya Haji, Deepavali Festivals of Lights, and Christmas are celebrated in October, November and December.

Malaysia is not less than a heaven for shopaholics. Super international brands have covered Malaysian market and have luxury stores here. Sales at shopping mall attract many tourists every year. Mega Sales held on Christmas and Independence Day and last up to two months.

Utama, BB Plaza, Fahrenheit88, Lot10, Plaza Low Yat, Suria KLCC and Sogo are some remarkable shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur.

ICT@Komtar, Island Plaza, Midlands One Stop, Plaza Gurney, Prangin Mall, Queensbay Mall and Straits Quay are some suggested shopping centers in Penang.

Langkawi Fair is a beautiful place for a shop in Langkawi.

Malaysia is a country with beaches. Therefore, beach holidays can be enjoyed all around the year. Summer season is mild, and usually climate is pleasant in Malaysia so you can visit it in all seasons. Anyhow, December and January are two peak tourists' seasons. From June until August is also a good time to enjoy beaches activities.

I assure you, your vacations to this country holding natural beauty, would be a treasured and unforgettable experience.

Keracunan Makanan di Bazar Ramadhan KKM - The Malaysian ...

Posted: 07 Jul 2014 04:50 PM PDT

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Kenyataan akhbar ini merujuk kepada laporan di akhbar Harian Metro bertajuk "Juadah Beracun" dan akhbar Berita Harian; "Masuk ICU selepas makan roti john yang disiarkan pada hari ini Jumaat 4 Julai 2014.

Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) ingin melaporkan sehingga hari ini sebanyak 36 kes telah dikenalpasti mendapat gejala-gejala keracunan makanan akibat memakan Roti John yang dibeli dari Bazar Ramadhan Taman Seri Muda, Shah Alam. Seramai 24 orang masih dirawat di hospital, manakala 12 orang dirawat di klinik pesakit luar. Kesemua kes adalah di dalam keadaan stabil. Tiada kes kematian dilaporkan.

Keputusan awal bagi ujian ke atas lima (5) spesimen klinikal didapati positif Salmonella spp. Manakala ujian ke atas spesimen dari pengendali makanan terbabit serta swab persekitaran masih belum diperolehi keputusannya. Ia dijangka siap dalam tempoh tiga (3) hari.

KKM telah menjalankan langkah-langkah pencegahan dan kawalan bagi membendung wabak ini. KKM dan Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan akan terus bekerjasama dalam memastikan keselamatan makanan di semua Bazar Ramadhan.

KKM menasihati agar masyarakat sentiasa menjadi pembeli yang bijak dan mengutamakan kebersihan, keselamatan dan kualiti makanan yang ingin dibeli. Masyarakat perlu mengambil langkah-langkah untuk mencegah keracunan makanan yang mungkin berpunca daripada premis-premis makanan:

Memilih makanan yang dijual oleh penjual yang mengamalkan kebersihan.

Menegur penjual yang tidak mengamalkan kebersihan.

Melaporkan penjaja/peniaga yang kotor kepada Pejabat Kesihatan/Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan.

Para peniaga makanan di bazaar Ramadhan perlulah sentiasa bertanggunjawab dengan sentiasa mengamalkan kebersihan dalam pengendalian makanan bagi memastikan keselamatan makanan.

Sekian, terima kasih.

YBhg. Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham bin Abdullah Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan Malaysia Tarikh : 4 Julai 2014

Maklumat tambahan bagi pengendali makanan yang selamat

Di antara tip-tip pengendalian makanan yang selamat ialah:

Sentiasa menjaga kebersihan diri dengan basuh tangan setiap kali sebelum mengendalikan makanan atau dengan secara kerap semasa menyediakan makanan.
Basuh dan bersihkan permukaan dan peralatan untuk penyediaan makanan.
Lindungi kawasan dapur daripada serangga, makhluk perosak dan haiwan lain.
Pisahkan makanan mentah dari makanan yang telah dimasak untuk elakkan pencemaran silang.
Masak makanan atau panaskan makanan secara menyeluruh dengan sempurna
Pastikan suhu makanan selamat, dengan tidak membiarkan makanan yang telah masak di bawah suhu bilik melebihi daripada 4 jam.
Pastikan makanan yang telah dimasak sentiasa panas (lebih daripada 60°C) sebelum dihidangkan.
Jangan simpan makan terlalu lama dalam peti sejuk.
Gunakan air dan bahan mentah yang segar dan selamat
Basuh buah-buahan dan sayur-sayuran terutamanya yang dimakan mentah.
Jangan gunakan makanan selepas tamat tempoh.

Anim Agro Technology: INDUSTRI CENDAWAN DI MALAYSIA (Part 3)

Posted: 21 Jul 2014 01:15 PM PDT

Anim Agro Technology: INDUSTRI CENDAWAN DI MALAYSIA (Part 3)

INDUSTRI CENDAWAN DI MALAYSIA (Part 3)

INDUSTRI CENDAWAN DI MALAYSIA merupakan satu industri yang semakin manarik minat ramai usahawan terutama dikalangan orang muda. Industri Cendawan di negara kita dimulakan sekitar tahun 1960'an dengan skala kecil-kecilan dan masih agak kurang dikomersilkan sehingga tahun 2000. Bagaimana pun selspas tahun 2010, industri cendawan telah pun dimasukkan sebagai salah satu daripada 7 jenis makanan penting didalam Dasar Agro Makanan (DAM). Cendawan mendapat permintaan yang tinggi dikalangan masyarakat terutama di negara maju sebagai makanan dise dan juga makanan untuk kesihatan. Laporan daripada FAO menyatakan kadar permintaan cendawan adalah sebanyak 16 - 17 juta metrik tan setahun (Dibaca sebagai 16,000,000 - 17,000,000 kg setahun) dengan negara China menguasa 65% pengeluaran, EU (22%), USA (5%) dan Indonesia (1%). Negara utama yang direkodkan sebagai pengguna cendawan didunia adalah seperti USA (30%), German (15%), Perancis (11%), Itali (11%), UK (11%), Kanada (10%) dan lain-lain negara. China kini merupakan negara paling maju dalam industri cendawan sama ada dalam bentuk pengeluaran cendawan segar dan juga cendawan kering. Malaysia juga mengimpot banyak cendawan daripada negara China setiap tahun untuk menampong kadar permintaan yang terus tinggi setiap tahun. Sebut sahaja makanan cenawan, kita amat mudah membelinya daripada pasaraya terutamanya cendawan kering daripada negara China. Makanan berasaskan bahan cendawan dihidangkan setiap hari oleh mereka yang lebih pentingkan kesihatan dan mempunyai kemampuan membeli. Artikel petang Ahad 1 Ramadan ini saya menulis dalam "Anim Agro Technology" mengenai industri cendawan di Malaysia untuk dijadikan bahan bacaan dan rujukan.

Dasar Agro Makanan Negara (DAM) menyatakan kadar penggunaan dan permintaan candawan segar di Malaysia akan meningkat sebanyak 16% iaitu daripada 15,000 mt setahun pada tahun 2010 kepada 37,000 mt setahun (2015) dan sebanyak 67,000 mt setahun pada 2020. DAM juga telah mengunjurkan kapasiti eksport hasil cendawan akan berkembang daripada 15,000 mt setahun pada 2010 kepada sebanyak 298,000 mt setahun pada 2020. Bagi tujuan tersebut berdasarkan perancangan, tambahan kawasan pengeluaran cendawan sebanyak 78 hektar (2010) perlu ditambah kepada seluas 340 hektar (2020). Kawasan baru yang sesuai perlu dibangunkan dengan kluster cendawan yang memudahkan operasi pengeluaran. Pada masa ini kawasan Pagoh di Muar, Sepang dan Sekitar Selangor dikatakan telah menjadi tumpuan pengeluar cendawan. Strategi lain yang boleh dilakukan mengikut DAm adalah dengan meningkatkan tahap produktiviti iaitu daripada hanya sebanyak 190 mt/ha (2010) kepada sebanyak 193 mt/ha (2020). Berbagai teknologi bagu perlu diperkenalkan bagi tujuan ini. Dalam kes lain, peningkatan kualiti cendawan perlu dikemaskan dengan cara kawalan kualiti bahan media, SALM dan juga SOM kearah persijilam MyGAP. Selaras dengan itu bekalan Benih yang Berkualiti (oleh pihak swasta komersil yang mengusahakan Pusat Pengeluaran Benih Cendawan dan pentauliahan Skim Pengesahan Benih) perlu diujudkan.Pengukuhan R&D (Pusat Penyimpanan Kultur Germplasma Cendawan di Malaysia amat membantu industri ini.

Jadual diatas menunjukkan pengelasan pengusaha cendawan di Malaysia berdasarkan laporan statistik Jabatan Pertanian pada tahun 2012. Laporan menunjukkan bahawa daripada 397 pengusaha yang terlibat seramai 297 orang (75%) adalan kategori pengusaha kecil dengan kadar pengeluaran kurang daripada 50 kg sehari. Sementara seramai 90 orang adalah dikelaskan sebagai pengusaha kategori sederhana atau 23% dengan kapasiti pengeluaran cendawan segar sebanyak 50 - 500 kg sehari. Bakinya hanya 10 pengusaha berskala besar (2% sahaja) yang menghasilkan sebanyak lebih 500 kg sehari. Antara beberapa pengusaha cendawan yang besar seperti CnC Mushroom Sdn Bhd di Muar, Ganofarm Sdn Bhd di Selangor dan beberapa lagi. Mereka mendapat insentif dalam industri ini seperti khidmat pengembangan teknikal, bantuan insentif harga (Pada beberapa tahun dulu), pinjaman dalam kewangan (Dari Agrobank dan TEKUN) dan yang terkini adalah dibawah program Agropreneur Muda Tanaman Cendawan.

Selain daripada dimakan segar, cendawan yang berkhasiat ini kini telah diproses dalam berbabai jenis pproduk hiliran (IAT). Banyak produk makanan berasaskan cendawan telah direka dalam mempelbagaikan pasaran cendawan agar lebih bernilai tinggi. Terdapat produk makanan ringan cendawan Snack (Teknologi Vacuum Fry) yang popular masa kini dipasaran (Sila lihat foto diatas). Selain itu ada produk sos cendawan, serunding cendawan, samosa cendawan, Nugget Cendawan, Burger Cendawan, Sate Cendawan, Nasi Goreng Cendawan, Sup Cendawan, Rendang Cendawan, Inti PAstri Cendawan, Karipap Sendawan, Tempura Cendawan dan banyak lagi. Kini permintaan makanan yang berasaskan cendawan semakin mendapat permintaan. Antara yang paling laku dipasaran adalah produk 'Cendawan Goreng' yang dijual di Pasar Malam, Pasar Tani, Pasaraya dan banyak lokasi lagi. Ia merupakan makanan snack yang laris dan berkhasiat. Semuga artikel ini memberikan info berguna kepada anda semua. Wasallam!.

INDUSTRI CENDAWAN... BAGAIMANA...
TIRAM KELABU... VARIETI UTAMA...
ADA MODAL... ADA KEMAHIRAN JUGA...
TINGGI RISIKO... UNTUNG BERGANDA...

By,
M Anem,
Senior Agronomist,
Room 210, Hotel Premiere,
(Seminar Hari Cendawan 2014),
Bandar Bukit Tinggi,
Kelang, Selangor,
Malaysia.
(29 Syaaban 1435H)

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