Uniqueness Of The Masjid Kg. Kuala Dal, Perak

 
Located in Kampung Kuala Dal, Padang Rengas about 4.8 kilometers from the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar and only 2 km from the toll plaza in Kuala Kangsar Plus. The uniqueness of this mosque can be seen in a similar structural design as cage birds. The mosque is a whole wall made of woven bamboo that oil is called "the wall Tepas / Tepus" art of softness kelarai hand woven pattern of influence "arabes' on mosque walls rise to the aesthetic value of buildings is the main attraction to anyone who looked. Work on the wall Tepas weaving is done by some local people including the length of Noh, Gadoh Ngah, Wan Ngah Ibrahim and Kulop. There are 20 windows decorated with carved leaves two "punch directly, not martial" patterned bean shoots, the crescent and star. Roof of the mosque is also very unique because they had no cause seems to spreading flat roof flat roof is not influenced by the Palace Memories with 'plane' highly significant gradient.

 

Ihsaniah Alexandria Mosque was built in 1936. The construction was financed by Al-Marhum Paduka Seri Sultan Iskandar Shah, the Sultan of Perak on the 30th. Opening plaques obtained board at the mosque recorded the opening ceremony was held on Friday 10th Muharram in the year 1356H corresponding February 11, 1938. It was built after the Sultan of discharging a vow to build a mosque when one of his son recovers from the ill. His Majesty's intention arises when you see the local community who perform the prayer at the madrassa in the village after returning from a picnic at the Lata Bubu. Hence, the Sultan vowed to contribute a sum of RM 8,000.00 to build a new mosque on a piece of land grant endowment Skipper Abdul Shukur bin Mohamad Ali. The construction of this mosque was built by Chinese craftsmen and assisted by local residents as cooperate. The architecture of this mosque is said to come from his own inspired strongly influenced architectural features of the Palace Memories at Bukit Chandan, Kuala Kangsar. Variety of wallpapers and wall in the mosque Tepas also carved and woven by local residents. The mosque is not used in 1976, after a new mosque known as Masjid Al-Wahidiah built.


On the importance of historical buildings and unique architecture, the Department of National Heritage has been carrying out conservation work in December 2008. Among the problems faced in this project is the preparation of Tepas wall due to the absence of skilled artisans making and lack of material woven bamboo manufacturers, that the local oil to make a wall kelarai. Therefore, the Department of National Heritage has to fetch the making wicker and bamboo resources of Perlis according to the original. This conservation work has been carried out using a systematic work procedures to maintain the authenticity of the original architecture.



 

Transformation Old Mosque Mulong Shop, Kelantan





 
Masjid Construction was originally not built specifically as a construction of a mosque, but is used to Balairong Seri activities owned by the King of kings gods. King God is a title given to Mr. Zainal Abidin, who was one son of Sultan Muhammad III and brother of Sultan Muhammad IV. The original position of this building is in the village of the king in Kota Bharu, located near the Castle and the Palace Central Jahar. But in 1958, it was bought by the villagers Shop Mulong price of RM 1000 and moved to the Village Shops Mulong for use as a prayer to this day.

Floor and roof structure have been cut in half to facilitate transfers to the Village Shops Mulong. Series Balairong then reassembled in collaborative work with additional space in the sanctuary and the porch. Implemented several new additions from time to time until it looks like real change. However, the results of the visit by Dato 'Commissioner of Heritage in 2007 and after seeing how beautiful the art of Malay crafts can be displayed to the public today, and historically that is part of Kelantan royal palace, the National Heritage Department, took the initiative to carrying out conservation work on the building. Conservation work was initiated in late 2008 and was completed in early 2009.

 

Since many changes and new construction that is not suitable carried out in stages over the building, the overall conservation implemented to restore its original appearance. Initial process is to scrape and repaint the pillars, walls and external, widow panel decorative, cast, motives, and change the asbestos roof of the brick tiles Singgora of Thailand. Several new works were also carried out of the front facade, roof and ridge board pemeleh concrete form of 'ducks' are detailed with a new design based on architectural features of the Royal Kelantan. During the work scraping old paint on the top panel or wall widow of the original ornate balairong tie, workers found the mural kerawang shaped gold flowers. Carving flowers were retained to draw balairong history is not lost. Three pillars of supporters using a new convertible and six pillar added to strengthen the building structure.
 

This building is shifted forward as far as six meters and to the right of three meters by using the chain-lock the lot of land out of site of waqf. Mosque pillar legs lifted and lined with steel pipe to move with great caution. This building is lifted and placed on concrete pads to protect the integrity of the wooden beams supporting the building from damage. Among other work for this building was built prayer at the right side and left side of the toilet at the mosque, the work of fencing the area and landscape looks different from the previous situation. Now after eight months of repair processes Masjid Shop Mulong past emerge with a beautiful face and open for review by patrons. The highlight of the legacy the mosque it was inaugurated by the Minister of Information, Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim on July 5, 2009.
  

 

Conservation Of Malaysia's Oldest Museum

Perak Museum is the oldest museum institutions in the country. The building has been built on the efforts Resident of Perak at that time, Sir Hugh Low. Museum building was built in stages. There are three blocks namely Block A (main block) that faces Jalan Taming Sari, while Block B and Block C facing Jalan Museum. Block A was built in 1883 and only began to be used in 1886. The effect of the proliferation of Perak Museum building phases made the appearance of the building in the form 'L'.

The architecture of the building to receive the influence of neo-classical form of the elements of symmetry as is usually the buildings in Europe. Priorities focused on the looks front of the building with the porch. Balance on each side of the vertical and horizontal is emphasized. Architectural features of the museum's facade also borrowed elements of classical Greek architecture and Roman times as pediment, entablature and column head motif.

Conservation work on the museum, was implemented in stages. Three phases have been implemented so that visitors can still visit the museum although the conservation work being carried out project that began in December 2007 is taken within 14 months to complete.

The main conservation work of the museum building was the scraping and painting the entire wall structure and demolish the old toilet in order to maintain the original appearance of the building. The new toilet has been constructed contrary to Block C. Use air conditioning in centralise to Block A and Block B, Block C, while using the air conditioner split type units. Other work is repairing the damaged pillar banguan at Block A and B. Opening the window panels that were closed previously to prevent the entry of light into the building. Repair laboratory located at Block A. The original roof of the museum building was converted into a Corrugated metal sheets to prevent leakage in the long run. Cabinets located in Block B and C be repaired in-situ due to difficulty to open it and turn back. All artifacts and collections have been removed during the conservation work carried out and stored in the cabin while the provided. While collections and artifacts are not removed they were covered with boxes throughout the period. The final work of beautifying the landscape around the museum.

articel source: http://www.heritage.gov.my/

Kuala Lipis - The Malaysia Town With a British Colonial Heritage

What sort of holiday you are looking for? Do you enjoy the outdoor adventure of trekking in the heart of Malaysian tropical jungle, meeting the friendly local peoples and a visit to the British heritages buildings in a quiet tropical town, away from the hassle of big city? If you are, then Kuala Lipis has these to offer.

Kuala Lipis is situated at the center of peninsular Malaysia, about 200 km from Kuala Lumpur. It is surrounded by lush green hills and dense tropical jungles. It is gaining popularity as a tourist destination for the local as well as the overseas visitors. As the state capital between 1800 to the middle on 1900, it has a number of historical buildings left by the Colonial British. These buildings are in good condition and are still in use today. The town is accessible by road. The journey by public bus will take about three hours. The service is regular with around six frequencies per day.

The followings are some of the tour activities:
1. Discovery Walk: As it is a small town, the attractions are within easy reach. You can start the walking tour from the railway station. It was the biggest in the east coast, managing the whole railway operation from Kota Baru in Kelantan to Gemas in Negeri Sembilan. During the heyday of railway, it was the main mode of transport, bring travelers from Kelantan to Kuala Lumpur via Kuala Lipis.

About five minutes walk from the station is the former State's mosque. It was built in 1888, by a trader from Yemen. It has touch of Indonesian architecture with the local taste. The mosque is no longer used as the congregational praying place. Next the railway station is the post office, built by the British. It is designed in symmetry despite being more than 150 years old, still in good condition. Just outside the post office, you can see a milestone with '0' miles engraved on it. The simple milestone had raised a lot of questions, as it is not normal to have 0 mile marked on the mileage stone.

There are about 14 buildings, listed as historic buildings by Malaysian Ministry of Heritage and Culture. The other famous building is The Pahang Club. It is a bit far, about 20 minutes walk. From the Railway station, take the right turn; pass the post office and the railway line towards the hospital. Pahang Club was the residence house for Hugh Clifford before the permanent and better resident's house was built. Pahang Club was the club for the rich and powerful British before I was opened to the local.

2. Visiting the Park and Jungle Trekking. Visitors who enjoy the beauty of nature, Kuala Lipis has an abundance to offer. The surrounding reserved forest, undisturbed by human since the time of eternity is natural habitats for a variety of wild life and exotic plants. The waterfalls and rapids, lime stones caves and green mountains will provide enough trekking activities for the adventurous visitors.

The tropical forest is about 1 million years, and had not been exploited before. Among the well know park is the Kenong Jungle Park, with virgin and undisturbed jungle of 130 million years. The visitors will have the chance to see the formation of more than 20 lime caves which were used as the based by the groups of nationalists fighting against the occupation of the British? At a distant of 32 km from Kuala Lipis, the park is easily accessed via railway, and boat ride from Kuala Lipis. It is estimated that there are 1,200 species of plants which is about 13 % of the Malaysian number of plants.

A short distance from Kuala Lipis is the National Park (Taman Negara). It is recommended that a visitor should spend at least a night at the park. The night trekking will give the visitors the chance to see the nocturnal animals roaming and feeding in its natural environment. Beside this the park offers activities outdoors such as repelling, climbing trees using ropes, and canopy walk on the top of the trees t about 20 meters from the ground.

The author is Malaysian who had spent more than 37 years working in an International Airline, the last 10 years was in the field of Training and Development. He was responsible for the company's training needs analysis and the related training solutions. Currently, he maintains a travel blog to promote Kuala Lipis as tourist destination.


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