[The Elephants of Kuala Gandah, Lanchang Pahang - 17 Feb 19]

The History of Kuala Gandah

The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) established the National Elephant Conservation Centre,  Kuala Gandah in 1989. The centre is a base for the Elephant Relocation Team, Which began the elephant traslocation programme in 1974. The only one of of its kind in Malaysia, the team is dedicated to locating, subduing and then translocating problem elephants from areas where their habitats are constantly being encroached by plantations, to other suitable habitats througout Peninsular Malaysia, including Taman Negara National Park.

Over the past 30 years, the 24 strong team has helped to prevent the futher decline of the elephant population by relocating more than 800 wild elephants. In addition to being the home of the translocating team and a herd of resident elephants, the centre also carries out public awareness activities related to elephant conservation isues in Malaysia and support research activities on elephant translocation and conservation. The centre is open to visitors throughout year. Visitor can assist in bathing and feeding them.

Feeding elephant with sugar cane

The Elephants of Kuala Gandah

It is estimated that there are only 1,200 wild Asian Elephants, also known as Elephas Maximus, left in Malaysia. National Elephant Conservation Centre, Kuala Gandah, Temerloh, Pahang is the only coservation centre set up to relocate these displaced pachyderms and house elephants that are seriously injured and those with zero chance of survical in the wild on their own. The elephants here have been rescued from all over Peninsular Malaysia, and given save sanctuary.

Meet Selendang, the 12 years old with a missing foot who was caught in a cruel trap set by poachers. Or Sanum, the survivor of a tiger attack. There is our one tusked hero Lasah, and kind caring Abot, decscending of Cek Mek, Kuala Gandah's most renowned elephant guide. Also see Lokimala - the oldest surviving elephant at 79 years old - a rare feat as most elephants live only til  60 years in the wild.

Elephant skeleton at gallery

Various information is displayed around gallery

Every 12 August is World Elephant Day!!! Click Here

Activity Schedule at Kuala Gandah

Open for visitors daily! 9.00am to 4.30pm

DAILY SCHEDULE FOR VISITOR

10.00am        - Registration for entrance pass

1030am         - Visit the Interoretive Centre

10.40am        - Observation of elephants at grazing/excercise area

11.40am        - Elephant bathing by the mahout (Monday - Thursday except public                                      holidays)

12.30pm        - Hand feeding of young elephants

1,00pm 

    to                 - Video show on elephant translocation

1.30pm 

2.15pm          - Informative show by the elephants, hand feeding and photo session                                     with  elephants, bathing the baby elephants.

                          (subject to water level, weather and other terms & conditions)

"Only Registration for entrance pass" No need to pay-all free😊

"Donations"
The elephant sanctuary welcomes any form of assistance and support. Contributions and donations can be made directly when visiting the centre in person.

Many foreign tourist visit NECC, Kuala Gandah

View elephant from high places

Waiting elephants show

For more information, please contact:

National Elephant Conservation Centre (NECC)

Kuala Gandah, 28500 Lanchang

Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia

Tel: +06 013-9319650  Counter: +06 013-9088207

Email :Email: necc@wildlife.gov.my

GPS Coordinates: 03.5923N 102.1450E

[Credit to NECC for all information i get for my travelling blog] 

[Kampungstay Desa Murni- 2 Days 1 Night 16-17 Feb 2019]

On 16 and 17 Feb 19, i joined a "Anaesthesia Family Day 19" that was carried out by my wife department from Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital. The family day was held at "Kampungstay Desa Murni"....

All pictures of the Anaethesia Family Day 19 can be seen HERE.😊

"Kampungstay Desa Murni", is a holiday destination and resort-type  malay village stay for tourists located at Temerloh, Pahang of Peninsular Malaysia. This is a peaceful place to stay during yours holidays and vacations as the atmosphere of malays here surely ease our mind and for sure, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. He take about 2 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur.

The rooms, house, facillities are build with love. The design engraved with "kampung style" called "village style" and mix with modern style. This house give a diferent view to visitors about vacation and holiday at "kampung".

How to go there

(Source credit to kampungstaydesamurni home page)

Kampungstay Desa Murni just located  10 minutes from Exit Temerloh Toll Plaza of East Cost Highway/Lebuh Raya Pantai Timur (LPT) and 45 minutes from Jerantut town. Located nearby the main road and clear signboard, you will have no trouble to find our location. Turn right after LPT Temerloh Exit and after 3 kilometer you will see BHP Station on your right. First Kampungstay junction is on the right before the BHP Station then there will be another three (3) junction with Kampungstay sign. Just 500 meter going to Kmpungstay. 

Address:

(LOT 1674 JALAN HOMESTAY, KAMPUNG DESA MURNI SANGGANG, 28020 TEMERLOH PAHANG)

Either fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) or via Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport,located at Kuantan, Pahang. Both of it will take approximately 2 hours to reach Temerloh Toll Plaza.

All information about kampungstay can be browsed HERE

[Teluk Cempedak @ Cempedak Bay, Kuantan Pahang]

TC

Teluk Cempedak or Cempedak Bay also know as Palm Beach is a beach in Kuantan, Pahang. It is  located 5 km east from the town centre in Kuantan its take about 10 minutes. The white sandy beach & casuarinas and pine tree line in the coast, with some rocky  facing the South China Sea. The close fishing village is a Beserah is about 5 km away.

Hyatt Regency Hotel

There are a few guesthouse near the beach include 5 star hotel facing the South China Sea called Hyatt Regency Hotel. Hyatt Regency Hotel is now open with partial inventory as well as selected facilities and services after an extensive refurbishment of its 301 guestrooms and suites, and hotel's public spaces.  With this, we look forward to creating energising experiences by connecting you to who and what matters to you most.  Located on the stunning beachfront of Teluk Cempedak, on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia and within proximity to Kuantan city, capital of Pahang, the newly refurbished Hyatt Regency Hotel is the perfect place for making meaningful connections that last a lifetime. 

Hyatt Regency Hotel Information:

Address:

Teluk Cempedak, 2505 Kuantan

Pahang, Malaysia

Phone: +06 (9) 518 1234

Email: kuantan.regency@hyatt

Souvenirs Shop

Kite flying during the windy days is a definite thing to do for children of all ages. During the monsoon season from November to March, do be careful with the sea as the waves can be quite rough. Hence, it is not recommended for you to swim here during this time.

TC Square

Inflatable Castle On Beach For Kids

Teluk Chempedak Facilities

Toilet facility is provided for your convenience after your time at the beach. If you need to fill your empty stomach, there are many food stalls that serve a variety of food and beverages.

One of a good and reasonably priced shop that you can go at Teluk Chempedak beach is many items sell goods such as kites, drinks, fruits, souvenir and tit-bits. This shop is located at the left hand side of the beach where the raised platform that leads you to another beach.

Other restaurants are opened until after midnight during the weekends. McDonald and KFC restaurant are just located by beach. The 24-hour convenience store 7-Eleven is also located nearby.

TC Beach the Boardwalk

TC is a popular spot to be visited by families, local tourist and foreign, especially on the weekends.

Teluk Cempedak Location (click here)

#Latest picture will be update continuous😊