Kuala Pilah - Sleepy Hollow Left By British

Welcome! KUALA PILAH is one of the many sleepy hollows in Negri Sembilan. Basically it is a valley town, with the main streets dotted with predominantly pre-war buildings. Ulu Bendul Forest Reserve on the way to Kuala Pilah There is a main street fed by several feeder streets with angled car parking bays. The early settlers of this township were Chinese miners and loggers. This is evident in the Chinese-architecture styled arch dedicated to the first Resident of Negri Sembilan, Martin Lister. Things are quite cheap in town. Life in the town is quite slow moving. Except for the quaint architecture, there is not much to see in this transit stop-over town. However, if you are into exotic food, there is a food square which houses several Chinese eateries serving freshwater turtle soup. At RM8 a bowl, it is quite a steal. The soup, cooked in herbs, and of course turtle meat, is believed to be good for ashmatics. Turtle soup, anyone? I was told that you can get quite good Minangkabau food at the few Malay restaurants in the town. And they are quite cheap too. Getting There: Travel South via the Sungai Besi exit till you see the Senawang-Kuala Pilah exit (route 51). Just follow the main traffic and the signs and you won't be lost. Thirty minutes from the toll, the road winds upwards ascending a small mountain known as the Mount Angsi (825m high). You will see the sign KUALA PILAH emblazoned by the hillside. Fifteen minutes away is the Ulu Bendul Recreational Forest and among attractions here, besides the Nature, is a Python Park. Kuala Pilah town is about 20 minutes from here.

July Happenings in Kuala Lumpur

Portraits of Paradox - Massgathering by Yau Bee Ling TILL JULY 4, WOMEN IN ISLAM Muslim women have occupied positions of power for as long as Islam has existed. This ranges from the trading might of the Prophet Muhammad’s first wife, Khatija, to the more formal position of the 12th century Yemeni ruler, Malika Arwa. The Qur’an alludes to women of power from as long ago as the Queen of Sheba. In more recent times, the political leadership of Islamic states such as Pakistan and Bangladesh has drawn heavily on the female half of the population. The exhibition Faith & Power: Women in Islam explores a rich history that has often been overlooked. Examining the lives of these women, and attitudes to them, the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is also able to provide a physical dimension with artefacts from distant times and places. Jewellery, clothing and the accoutrements of power bring new vigour to the lives of forgotten queens, consorts and wielders of influence from behind the throne. Venue: Islamic Arts Museum, Jalan Lembah Perdana (next to National Mosque) Time: Mondays to Sundays and Public Holidays: 10am - 6pm Entrance: By tickets, purchasable at the museum entrance/ Details: Call 03-22742020 TILL JULY 5, ELAINE ROBERTO-NAVAS: STANDING ROOM ONLY First solo exhibition of Filipino painter Elaine Roberto-Navas in Kuala Lumpur. Elaine's skillful use of colour and texture gives a powerful and sensual life to still objects. Through her signature thick impasto layers of paint, her work, acquire a nervous energy, leading viewers to consider painting beyond the subject matter but also its physical aspect, or 'materiality'. Venue: Valentine Willie Fine Art, 1st Floor, 17 Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru Time: 12 - 8pm Monday to Friday, and 12 - 6 pm Saturday. Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. Details: Call03-2284 2348 TILL JULY 10, TWIST - MULTHALIB MUSA Twist’ by Multhalib Musa, features new pieces which are an extension of a series he created in response to a suite of paintings by Yusof Ghani entitled, ‘Biring’. Just as Yusof Ghani has drawn reference to the swirl of energy, drama and dynamism present during a cockfight, Multhalib’s ‘Twist’ works similarly echo this mood. Venue: Wei Ling Gallery, No. 8 Jalan Scott, Brickfields Time: Mon-Fri 12pm-7pm; Sat:10am-5pm (Sun : By Appointment) Details: Call 03-2260 1106/7 JULY 1-31, KUALA LUMPUR FESTIVAL KL celbrates the arts! City wide celebration of the arts with cultural offerings at various venues, featuring a wide range of genres. Venue: City Wide Details: Call 03-2615-8188/2052-3600 JULY 2, WAGASHI - THE JAPANESE TRADITIONAL CONFECTIONARY DEMONSTRATION AND WORKSHOP Time: 10am ~ 12pm, 2nd Session: 2pm ~ 4pm Venue: Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur, Bentley’s Pub (1st Floor) Details: Call 03-2161 2104 JULY 5, CHIRIMEN POCKET TISSUE CASE MAKINGTime: 10am – noon Venue: The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur Participation Fee: RM15 Details: Call 03-2161 2104 JULY 14-AUG 5, PORTRAITS OF PARADOX Yau Bee Ling holds her first solo exhibition ‘Portraits of Paradox’ after an illustrious career spanning nearly thirteen years. Born in Klang in 1972, she studied painting at the Malaysian Institute of Art(MIA),graduating in 1995. Since then she has exhibited her works extensively both locally and abroad, and is a well-known artist on the Malaysian art scene. Venue: Wei Ling Gallery, No. 8 Jalan Scott, Brickfields Time: Mon-Fri 12pm-7pm; Sat:10am-5pm (Sun : By Appointment) Details: Call 03-2260 1106/7 JULY 20, 24TH JAPANESE SPEECH CONTEST (Kuala Lumpur rounds) Time: From 1pm Venue: The Japan Club of Kuala Lumpur Hall Details: Call 03-2161 2104

Super GT in Sepang next Weekend

Inspired by the success of the recent Formula One Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix, Sepang International Circuit, is hoping that the Super GT International Series Malaysia, to be held at the circuit from June 20-22 will just be as great. Advertisement efforts both on flyers and buntings, as well as TV ads have been taken profusely to draw fans to what is touted as "a showcase of motor racing actions at its best." The organisers are targetting a modest attendance of 65,000 spectators. The Super GT race features road cars, which can be owned and seen travelling along the normal roads, allowing fans to relate themselves better. Apart from the main race, support races - Asian Touring Car Series, the Asian Formula Renault, Asian GT Challenge, Formula V6 Asia Series and the Aston Martin Cup - will be making heads turns literally. Tickets from RM75 can be purchased by calling TICKET HOTLINE at 603-87782222 or via internet at www.malaysiangp.com.my.