My Travel log Kembara - From Shah Alam to New York

Sunrises 3

>> Sunday, August 1, 2021

During this pandemic, when you are feeling depressed and life seem bad, look out the window to watch sunrise or look at the sky. Go to a lake or park, get out in nature, study and observe. Looking at God's creation will give you comfort and bring you joy. Enjoy the view.

Indeed, in the creation of heaven and earth and alteration of night and day are signs for those of understanding. (Al Quran , Al-Imran, 190)

Covid 19 Again

>> Saturday, July 3, 2021

It has been about three months since my last post and Malaysia covid cases has reached the highest in Asean and surpassing India in the number of confirmed case per capita basis. Malaysia has gone from hero to zero. The reasons for failure to contain the virus are half baked lockdown where some sectors like factories are allowed to operate as usual, restaurants and stalls are opened for takeaways and the government keep moving goalposts on policies such as quarantine period for foreigners and locals from 14 days to 7 days when they cross the borders. People are allowed to work in confined space for a long period during lockdown and this resulting many clusters at works. Our daily death tolls are high too. We have been experiencing endless 'total lockdown' and 'partial lockdown' since last year. It is taking a toll on everyone emotionally, mentally and financially. We have celebrated Eid in lockdown for two consecutive years and this year is even worse than last year when visiting or ziarah family, relatives and friends are not allowed during Eid. Our vaccination rollout is also slow compared to other countries and it will take some time before we can reach herd immunity. There were Brexit and Megxit in Britain and I am looking forward to PNexit in Malaysia and fresh election for a new government.

The problem in Malaysia is we have no law of controlling party hopping. For example an MP from a previous government who held ministry position is still a minister in new elected government instead of becoming an opposition after he or she switches party. They switch party like a game in musical chairs, like the saying there is no permanent foes or friends in politic but permanent interests but the loss is for the 'rakyat'. Malaysia really needs for party hopping law to be implemented to thrive and prosper.

Talking about politic and covid make me feel stressed. I want to share some photos I have taken using iPhone 6. Although is not the latest version but one thing for sure using iPhone to take picture really make you look like a professional and not much effort needed compared when you are using SLR camera . I want to share some photos of Taman Tasik Shah Alam and picturesque view of Kuala Lumpur cityline which I took from a LRT train ride from Asia Jaya to Kuala Lumpur. I have always liked to use Apple products.I have to admit that I am big Apple fan. I had my computer Performa when I was student and my niece has gifted me her Apple Notebook 5 to me. I have been using Ipad 2 for the past 10 years and it is still working even after my kids have dropped it on the floor numerous time. I know that nothing much you can do with Ipad 2 and it is not compatible with many apps these days but I still can watch Youtube and using Quran Majeed apps. I am not complaining.

Covids is going to stay with us for a long time and we have to learn to live with the virus like a flu. To all readers out there take care of yourself, wear you mask and keep your social distancing and get yourself and family vaccinated.. Life is short.

Taman Tasik Shah Alam

Kuala Lumpur city skyline

Wordless Wednesday & Sunrises 2

>> Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Sunrises 1

>> Monday, January 25, 2021

I love every sunrise. It comes with rays of blue, oranges, yellow, pink and red silhouette filling the horizon and my heart with admiration of its beauty.

It brightens our mood to start the day. I want to share some beautiful picturesque images of sunrises that I have taken and sometimes I wonder whether they are real. Every sunrise has its story just like every book has a new page. Every sunrise is a new hope and new beginning of our lives and I wish everybody out there a good start. Enjoy the view. Stay safe. Life is short.

Happy New Year 2021 and Lockdown 2

>> Thursday, January 14, 2021

I hope it is not to late to wish everybody a Happy New Year 2021. I just want to share some photos of amazing nightscape of Shah Alam facing the Masjid Sultan Salahuddin with view of the moon in the sky. I took the photos last year. Some photos were taken at different nights. Today, my blog post is short and I wish everybody out there a Happy and Healthy New Year. May Allah keep all of us and our family under his protection from the virus and calamities and everything gets better this year. Ameen. Stay safe and stay at home. Life is short.