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Preserving Kundasang?

I would say this is a very good move and initiative, to preserve Kundasang. This should be done earlier. I am referring to recent news in The New Straits Times dated on 26 June 2009 with the title "There is money in cleaning up, preserving Kundasang". [Quote] The army of flies that swarms any one who stops by Kundasang township, about seven kilometres from here, tells of an area that is far from being hygienic. ... Masidi claimed visitors to Mount Kinabalu National Park, averaging nearly half a million annually, often gave Ranau town and Kundasang a miss because of the lack of cleanliness. [/Quote] Since long ago, people of Kundasang were already immune with files. That's why some people call Kundasang is a ' Most Dirtiest Town in Sabah '. This is a long history of Kundasang with the flies due to this place with uncontrolled farming activities but less activities on advanced agricultural waste management. I agree to Masidi Manjun to allocate some big mo

Happy Birthday Olympus E-1

Announced on 24 Jun 2003, it is now 6 years this wonderful Olympus camera has been in the world. Although this camera was just with me but its like its already my favourite camera ever. Happy birthday E-1.

MAP - Kundasang Map, Kundasang War Memorial Map, Peta Kundasang

UPDATE: Google Map Malaysia has updated the map of this region including Ranau. You can go to GoogleMap or Google Earth for map of Kundasang. NOTE : Do you mean " How to go to Kundasang? " OR " Map from KK to Kundasang? "  http://sam4605.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-go-to-kundasang.html or looking for Dream World Resort ?   http://sam4605.blogspot.com/2010/12/landscape-photography-resort-in.html Kundasang in GoogleMap View Larger Map My Kundasang Map/ Peta Kundasang I think I want to share the basic sketch map of Kundasang and War memorial of Kundasang for all viewers out there in case you want to know about Kundasang surrounding. I've checked Google that there is less info about map of Kundasang even from the website of the local district authority. So, I hope visitors would get a basic view of Kundasang map. Basic sketch map of Kundasang (including some rivers, resorts and villages). Basic map of the vicinity of Kundasang i

My Olympus: Olympus E3+12-60mm

Location: Kinabalu Park, Kundasang Sabah

Olympus Zuiko ZD ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 SWD

This is my old photo but it is one of my favourite ever in my collection. This lens is also my favourite so far with over 90% of the time usage. It covers wide to moderate tele and also not forgetting macro capable. So far, I'm very satisfied with this lens for its Super Grade, dust and weather resistant. Sunrise through the Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 over the mountain of Kundasang, Ranau Sabah, Malaysia.

My Olympus E1 did the Kaamatan Festival Open House - Rumah Terbuka Kaamatan 2009 Padang Merdeka 1Malaysia - Kadazan Dusun Murut [ 7 Jun 2009 ]

My shot at this event. I finally went to this event because undecided earlier.. but no tag, quite embarrassing. I came back home after taking some photos during the arrival of the DPM, Y.A.B. Tan Sri Dato Haji Muhyiddin Bin Hj. Mohd. Yassin. A senior in the Rumah Papar, gong player.. Sumandak (beautiful girl) for VIP reception =) VIP reception Bamboo Music Group I got help from someone else flashlight here.. =) I'm not using flash just a natural lighting shooter. More photos in my flickr.

Photography at Toyota Hilux Road Show 1 Borneo Kota Kinabalu Four Wheel Drive

I went to this road show just to check the cars and take photo. The Hilux are indeed a good looking car especially the modified for Rainforest Challenge off road. Taken with: Olympus E1 - ZD ED 12-60mm SWD A competitor 4x4 car at Terengganu Rainforest Challenge 2008 and won three cups for championship. Unfortunately the driver of this car was not around for photo. Automatic BJ43 with 4.1 engine.