[Malaysia 1st DrawBridge] - 2019

Malaysia, 1st drawbridge in Southeast Asia

         Terengganu’s latest icon — the drawbridge linking Kuala Terengganu to Kuala Nerus — is expected to change the trend of tourist arrivals to the state which has so far concentrated in the islands.

         The RM248 million-bridge spanning 638m which has two 16-storey towers is slated to be opened for trial for 15 days from Sunday (June 2) at 7 am. But now its already opened for all visitors....this heritage tourism not only provides commercial returns to industry players and small businesses, but also encourages and preserves Terengganu's natural heritage.

Various angle bridges Image....

{Malaysia to Celebrate Raya on Wednesday 5 June 19} - Part 1

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Wednesday (June 5).

This was announced by the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad on Monday (June 3). 

"In following the decree by His Majesty, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, after consent from the Malay Rulers, I hereby declare the date for Aidilfitri for all states in Malaysia is on Wednesday, June 5, 2019,” he said. 

The announcement was broadcast live by local television stations.   

Previously, the Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal said the Conference of Rulers had consented to the determination of the date based on the rukyah (sighting of the new moon) and hisab (mathematical and astronomical calculation) methods.

A total of 29 locations had been selected by officials to sight the Syawal new moon, Bernama reported.

Credit to: thestar.com.my/news/