Iteration

Tanjung Aru Beach Development Project: My Thought

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Thu, 29 May 2014 05:48:00 +0000

I was just aware of the plan by the authority to develop Tanjung Aru beach. In the same time, I read about lots of concerns by the NGOs and individuals.

Whatever it is, authority need to study a place like Manly Beach in Australia of how they develop the surrounding beach with houses, hotels, shop lots, etc., and still leaving the beach to be enjoyed freely by the people. The place even have informative website at http://www.manlyaustralia.com.au/ and councils at http://www.manly.nsw.gov.au/planning-and-development/lep-dcp-policies/lep-dcps-policies/. Of course, not to copy but study the best way it should be developed. Therefore, please do it right.

There is room for development and modernization of the beach where facilities are provided. Thus, building zones, beach zones and others can be planned carefully. The authority have the power and money to plan what is the best to all. Please do the development but keep the beach as an open space for all.

Open space with trees, road and buildings at the other side.

Cycling path, lots of parking spaces and buildings (hotels, apartments, shops) at the other side of the road.

The beach with wall

Some of the facilities of the beach, 1) public water 2) children play grounds 3) open space grass 4) rubbish bins 5) jogging/walking track 6) cycling track 7) vehicle free shop lots

Mitsubishi Triton VGT Standard Offroad

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 01:31:00 +0000

Off road with the standard Triton VGT at Pengkalan Hulu cave adventure. I can feel the power and comfort from this machine during the adventure. Although it was an automatic transmission, however the sport mode gear lever is really useful during the drive. This machine would definitely perform better if suitable off road gears were used including MT tyres, front bar and more height.

Isuzu D-Max 2013 @ DRB-Hicom Autofest SPICE Penang

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 03:06:00 +0000

Suzuki Jimny Malaysia 2013 - Pameran di DRB-HICOM Autofest, SPICE Pulau Pinang

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 04:22:00 +0000

The panoramic view of the indoor show of the Autofest, SPCIE Penang

Saya berada di DRB-Hicom Autofest, SPICE (sebelum ini dikenali sebagai PISA) Pulau Pinang pada hujung minggu lalu untuk melihat sendiri model yang sangat dinanti-nantikan oleh peminat Suzuki 4x4 di Malaysia, iaitu Suzuki Jimny model baru JB43. Suzuki Jimny sememangnya telah terkenal di kalangan peminat 4x4 tempatan. Oleh yang demikian, ia adalah satu berita baik untuk peminat-peminat Suzuki 4x4 di mana mimpi menjadi kenyataan apabila akhirnya Suzuki Malaysia memutuskan untuk membawa masuk mini 4x4 SUV yang mampu pergi ke mana-mana sahaja walaupun kecil. Ia sudah terbukti oleh model sebelumnya seperti SJ410 dan SJ413, di mana pengikut model ini adalah agak besar di Malaysia.

Tidak banyak yang boleh diperiksa untuk kereta ini selain untuk "melihat sahaja dari luar" kerana cuma pameran sahaja buat masa ini. Saya telah melihat model yang sama ini semasa saya berada di Brunei. Pautan ini adalah entry berkenaan dengan pengalaman saya. Saya tidaklah mengetahui dengan lebih lanjut tentang spesifikasi Jimny baru Malaysia 2013, namun demikian, spesifikasi kenderaan ini berkemungkinan besar adalah berdasarkan kepada model yang sama dari Jepun iaitu Jimny Sierra 1.3L. Terdapat dua variasi Jimny di Jepun yang dipanggil sebagai Jimny dan Jimny Sierra dengan enjin masing-masing 660cc Turbo (K6A) dan 1300cc (M13A).

Body			3 door
Model name			Jimny Sierra
Drive system			Part-time 4WD
Car name model			Suzuki · ABA-JB43W
Model symbol			GWZJ-Y8	GWZR-Y8
Transmission			5-speed Manual	4-speed Automatic
Dimensions and weight	Total length (mm)		3,600
	Overall width (mm)		1,600
	Height (mm)		1,705
	Indoor Dimensions (mm)	Length	1,685
		Width	1,220
		Height	1,210
	Wheelbase (mm)		2,250
	Tread (mm)	Before	1,355
	Tread (mm)	Later	1,365
	Ground clearance (mm)		190
	Weight (kg)		1,060	1,070
	Riding Capacity (Person)		Four
Performance	Fuel consumption rate (km / L)※	*Japan	13.6	12.6
	Key measures to improve fuel economy		Variable valve timing	Variable valve timing, lock-up torque converter
	Minimum turning radius (m)		4.9
Engine	Model		M13A type
	Type		4-cylinder liquid-cooled 4-cycle series
	Valve system		DOHC16 valve VVT
	Inner diameter × stroke (mm)		78.0 × 69.5
	Total displacement (L)		1.328
	Compression ratio		9.5
	Fuel supply system		EPI (electronically controlled fuel injection system)
	Maximum power (kW / rpm) net		65 (88PS) / 6,000
	Maximum torque (N · m / rpm) net		118 (12.0kg · m) / 4,000
	Fuel tank capacity (L)		Forty
	Fuel use		Unleaded regular gasoline
Power transmission device	Clutch		Dry single plate diaphragm	Three elements one stage two-phase form fluid torque converter
	Transmission gear ratio	1 speed	4.425	2.875
		2-speed	2.304	1.568
		3-speed	1.674	1.000
		4-speed	1.190	0.696
		Fifth	1.000	-
		Recession	5.151	2.300
	Transfer (sub-transmission)	Format	Chain + gearing
		High speed gear ratio	1.320
		Low speed gear ratio	2.643
	Final drive ratio (front and rear)		3.416	4.090
Steering	Gear format		Ball nut type
Brake	Main brake format	Before	Disk
	Main brake format	Later	Leading trailing
	Brake booster		Vacuum boost formula
	Braking force control device		ABS, proportioning equipment
	Parking brake format		Two-wheel braking after mechanical
Suspension	Suspension (front and rear)		3-link rigid axle type coil spring
	Stabilizer (front)		Torsion bar type
	Tire		205/70R15 95S

Satu-satunya faktor negatif (sekurang-kurangnya bagi saya) adalah harga yang belum disahkan di sekitar RM90k yang mungkin akan menjadi halangan bagi kereta mini 4x4 3-pintu ini. Walau bagaimanapun, ia merupakan satu kegembiraan melihat kereta ini dan mungkin tidak lama lagi berada di jalan raya.

Beberapa gambar Suzuki JIMNY Malaysia 2013.

Suzuki Jimny Malaysia Model Baharu di Malaysia?

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 01:40:00 +0000

Suzuki Jimny JB43 di Tanah Jambu, Brunei 2012

Kereta kompak 4x4 kecil ini tidak memerlukan pengenalan yang lebih, tetapi merupakan legenda dan kebanyakannya digunakan oleh peminat 4x4 sama ada di bandar atau kawasan luar bandar dan juga sebagai salah satu daripada kenderaan ubahsuai pilihan kepada penggemar cabaran 4x4 terutamanya di Sabah Malaysia. Berita berkenaan dengan model baharu Suzuki Jimny bakal dilancarkan di Malaysia sebenarnya telah wujud dalam berita internet sejak sebulan yang lalu. Pembaca boleh merujuk di Paul Tan, CBT dan Keretamoto. Saya agak terlambat untuk menulis dalam blog mengenai kereta ini.

Saya mempunyai galeri gambar yang agak besar kereta jenis ini dengan versi sebelumnya SJ410 dan SJ413 di sini. Menariknya, saya juga pernah melihat sendiri kereta ini yang dipamerkan semasa cabaran 4x4 di Brunei pada tahun 2012. Saya telah menulis pengalaman saya di sini dengan harapan bahawa Suzuki JIMNY versi Malaysia akan menjadi kenyataan. Walau bagaimanapun, selepas membaca dari sumber yang dinyatakan di atas, Suzuki JIMNY baharu berharga sekitar RM90,000 bagi CBU import dari Jepun. Dengan harga ini, saya tidak menjangkakan yang ia akan dijual secara besar-besaran di Malaysia. Saya berharap harga sebenar bukanlah seperti yang dinyatakan kerana harga yang ditawarkan di Brunei adalah sekitar SGD25,000. Jika tidak, ia mungkin akan menjadi seperti apa yang telah berlaku kepada Perodua Nautica. Peminat Suzuki 4x4 mungkin akan membeli Suzuki JIMNY buatan tempatan atau model CKD dengan harga yang mampu milik.

Saya difahamkan bahawa Suzuki Jimny baharu akan dipamerkan/dilancarkan di DRB-HICOM Autofest bertempat di PISA (kini SPICE) pada 28-30 JUN 2013. Saya pasti akan ke sana untuk mengetahui sama ada Suzuki Jimny Malaysia adalah satu realiti.

Berdasarkan maklumat daripada laman automotif CBT yang disiarkan pada 8 Mei 2013 yang lalu, Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn. Bhd. dikatakan bakal melancarkan semula model Jimny versi terbaharu di pasaran tempatan mulai bulan Jun akan datang.

Suzuki Jimny sememangnya mempunyai peminat yang cukup ramai di pasaran global, tidak terkecuali bagi mereka yang meminati jentera 4×4 di negara kita. Sifat lasak dan mudah dikendalikan antara faktor mengapa model tersebut menjadi pilihan. Maklumat awal menyebut harga yang akan ditawarkan untuk Jimny sekitar RM90K, memandangkan ianya merupakan model yang diimport dari negara asalnya Jepun.

Sementara itu, model kompak popular bercirikan prestasi Suzuki Swift Sport juga dikatakan sedang menunggu giliran untuk dilancarkan dalam bulan Jun ini. Perkembangan tersebut memperlihatkan Suzuki mula mengambil tindakan yang sewajarnya dalam memperluaskan lagi penguasaan pasarannya di Malaysia, suatu tindakan yang amat dialu-alukan. - Keretamoto

Singgah di Triton Tuners Malaysia Club Jamboree @ Damai Camp, Besut Terengganu 2013

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Mon, 27 May 2013 03:01:00 +0000

Tahun ini program Jamboree TTCM yang ke-2 telah diadakan di Kem Damai, Besut Terengganu pada 24-26 Mei 2013. Sedikit gambar di sana:

Offroad trip novice turns hardcore

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:18:00 +0000

Somewhere in the jungle of Sabah, our offroad trip turns hardcore..

Pride of Sabah Offroader: Modified Isuzu D-Max Monster

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:10:00 +0000

The one and only Isuzu D-Max monster in Sabah which modified for extreme offroad. Pride of Sabah offroader ready for Borneo Safari 2012

Modified front to axle with coil spring and radius arm.

Rear is stock condition but installed single arm to the chassis for anti-wrap on the spring

Blogger.com: Why my Pageviews restart to 0?

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:34:00 +0000

I logged on to my blogger today only to know that my pageviews was reset to 0. Why bloger? why?.. Can you give me my pageviews back to normal?.. please..

Update 2.32PM: The pageviews back to normal now.. thanks blogger.com

22ND BORNEO SAFARI INTERNATIONAL XTREME KINABALU OFFROAD CHALLENGE ITINERARY - UPDATED

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:55:00 +0000

VEHICLE SCRUTINEERING

13th & 14th October, 2012
Saturday/Sunday (10.00am – 5.00pm)

1st Technical Inspection (scrutineering) for all Borneo Safari participants. Registration and payments. Venue Zone: Kota Kinabalu, Keningau, Sandakan & Tawau.

Please call contact no.s below for your respective venue.

20th & 21st October, 2012
Saturday/Sunday (10.00am – 5.00pm)

2nd Technical Inspection (scrutineering) for all Borneo Safari participants. Registration and payments. Venue Zone: Kota Kinabalu, Keningau, Sandakan & Tawau.
Distribution of Convoy Vehicle Stickers.

Please call contact no.s below for your respective venue.

ALAMESRA SHOWGROUND

26th October, 2012
Friday (9.00am – 5.00pm)

9.00am – Official Launch of 1st Borneo 4WD Outdoor Show at Alamesra Showground.

10.00am – 3rd Technical Inspection (scrutineering) for International Participants only.
Vehicle Stickers Scrutineering – all participants must get their vehicle inspected to receive an approval slip from the Vehicle Scrutineering Manager.

27th October, 2012
Saturday (9.00am – 7.00pm)

Second day of 1st Borneo 4WD Outdoor Show

9.30am – General Briefing for Competitors and Participants (compulsory for all particpants).

10.30am – Individual Group Briefing – all participants must meet their respective team leaders

11.00pm – High Tea for all participants

1.00pm – Distribution of event t-shirts and Official Programme Book to all participants. Please ensure that you present your vehicle sticker approval slip during collection.

2.00pm – Paragliders landing on Alamesra showground led by Guest of Honour Dato’ Seri Tengku Adlin, Chairman of Sabah Tourism Board

3.00pm – Launching of Borneo Safari Special Stage 1 by Dato’ Seri Tengku Adlin

4.00pm – Special Stage 2 starts

7.00pm – Special Stage 3 starts

XTREME KINABALU TRACK

28th October, 2012 - Sunday

Last day of 1st Borneo 4WD Outdoor Show (10.00am – 4.00pm)

Day 1 - 9.00 am Ceremonial Flag Off of Borneo Safari at Alamesra Showground by Yang Berhormat Datuk Peter Pang En Yin, Minister of Youth and Sports, Sabah.

Sabah Air helicopters will fly above the convoy during flag off for a dramatic start to the 22nd Borneo Safari International Off Road Challenge. ATVs, Motocross bikes and mountain bikes will follow behind the convoy to Kg. Pulutan, Menggatal for SS 4 & 5.

Residence, photographers and tourists in the vicinity of Kota Kinabalu city are highly encourage come to see more SS action! After the SS, convoy will proceed Kg. Gondukut.

Charming Gondukut
A nice and easy start as the convoy travels north over sealed and village roads to the first campsite at Gondukut village in Kota Belud district. This is one of the most picturesque roads in Sabah with stunnng views of Mt Kinabalu, low-lying hills, rustic villages and clear running rivers.

29th October, 2012 - Monday
Day 2 – Rumble at Rosob Badi

Convoy will experience its first hardcore section with river crossing and swampy conditions along 2km between Gondukut and Rosob Badi. Added challenge thrown in if it rains and winching is a high probability.

Beautiful sunset views at the highest point of the route before going downhill to Camp Nyaman for overnight. SS 6, 7 & 8 will be conducted at this part of the route.

30th October, 2012 - Tuesday
Day 3 – Xtreme Rosob Rantai

Convoy will be tested on one of the longest hardcore sections with 6km of steep hills and river crossings. Time to slip and slide to test your driving skills! Expect to meet at least 2 – 3 winching sections. Convoy is scheduled to regroup before sundown at Rosob Rantai before setting down for the night at Rosob Rantai campsite. SS 9 & 10 will be conducted at this part of the route.

31st October, 2012 - Wednesday
Day 4 – Tranquil Togob

Convoy will experience the longest section along the eastern foothills of Kinabalu Park to reach the next campsite. Man and machine will again be tested with slippery conditions and uphill hardcore section between Rosob Rantai and Gana village before reaching Kampung Togob Darat, the best campsite on the Borneo Safari route.

Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy the rustic scenery and beautiful clear rivers as they spend two days here for a series of activities which includes donating rations, medical camp and building facilities.

Participation by all participants is highly encouraged to show support for this worthwhile cause. SS 11 & 12 will be conducted at this part of the route.

1st November, 2012 - Thursday
Day 5 – In Touch with Nature – Monggis

Convoy will visit Kinabalu Park’s Monggis Sub-Station for a tree planting green project. Monggis Sub-Station is the base station to climb Mt Tambuyukon (2,580m/8,462ft), the third highest mountain in Malaysia after Mt Kinabalu and Mt Trusmadi.

The Borneo Safari 2012 plans to plant more than 150 seedlings at Kinabalu Park, Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site, as part of its environmental project. Pictured here is the beautiful Kikulat River that flows through the Park. For those interested in a half day hike, the Kikulat Waterfall is just 2km from the sub-station.

The Monggis Sub-Station serves as a sentry post with research and recreational facilities. The sub-station was established in 2006 and is located 35km from Ranau town at an altitude of 300m above sea level. The area is surrounded by lush vegetation from lowland dipterocarp to highland forests.

Convoy will proceed back to Togob Darat campsite for 4 special stages for SS 13 to 16.

2nd November, 2012 - Friday
Day 6 – Mesmerising Mamut

After breakfast, convoy will proceed south and ascend uphill from Togob Darat Campsite to Mamut Campsite for a breathtaking view of Mt Kinabalu’s Eastern Ridge and the former Mamut Copper Mine site below which now forms a lake. Photo opportunities for sunrise and sunset landscapes. SS 17 will be conducted at this part of the route.

Water supply at this high elevation is limited and participants are advised to pack warm clothing as temperature at Mamut Campsite can drop to below 20°C.

3rd November, 2012 - Saturday
Day 7 – Rugged Mesilau

Convoy will start the day by proceeding to Ranau Tamu ground in the morning and welcomed by Yang Berhormat Datuk Masidi Manjun, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah for the flagging off of SS 18 & 19. There will be cultural dance and the public is welcomed to see more 4WD actions!

Convoy will later proceed further south-west along the foothills of Mt Kinabalu to Mesilau along a 6km hardcore section. Expect at least 2 – 3 winching points. Time to test your vehicle driving skills!

The Mesilau Campsite is the highest elevation on the Borneo Safari 2012 route. Warm clothing is essential as temperatures at Mesilau Campsite can drop to 15°C at night.

Enjoy breathtaking views of Mt Kinabalu as well as off-roading through some of the largest highland vegetable farm areas in Sabah. Photo opportunities are abundant along this section.

CLOSING CEREMONY

4th November, 2012 - Sunday
Day 8 – Kota Kinabalu Closing Ceremony

The day will start of with the showdown of the final SS 20. After the final SS, convoy will proceed from Mesilau Campsite to Kota Kinabalu for the closing ceremony.

The closing ceremony will be held at 7:00 pm at Pacific Sutera Grandball Room and the guest of honor is Yang Berhormat Datuk Masidi Manjun, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah.

THE END

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NO.s

Mr. John Kong +6 0168349888
(Sponsorships & Media Matters)

Mr. Liew Vui Kwong +6 019 8615893
(New Membership and Subscriptions)

Mr. Anthony Foo +6 019 8823717
(BS 2012 Registration of Competitors and Officials)

Mr. John Chak Lee Cheng +6 016 8336955
(BS 2012 registration of Tag On Participants)

Mr. Lo Fui Min +6 012 8345370
(Technical Inspection for Kota Kinabalu Zone and Competitors)

Mr. Atun Goh +6 013 8730555
(Technical Inspection for Keningau Zone)

Mr. Loh Peck Ker +6 019 8139571
(Technical Inspection for Sandakan Zone)

Mr. Simon Foo +6 019 8331150
(Technical Inspection for Tawau Zone)

GENERAL REMINDER

A. Bring along rain gear as it will be wet!

B. Bring warm clothing for Day2 as will be at high elevation.

C. Additional fuel - at least 20 ltrs.

D. Bring a hoe/cangkul as you will need this at the hardcore area.

E. Get your Malaria vaccination started at least 5 days before flag-off.

F. All participants including TAG-ONs are expected to help each other during the 8 days event.

Spyshot: Foton Tunland

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:01:00 +0000

Thanks friend for sharing the spy-shot of this truck. I'm not sure exactly but it looks like tail lamp design of the DMax or GWM Wingle 5, so the third-brake light, wheel arch looks like Toyota Hilux. But the addition of fin on fender? That's looks like the idea of Ford Ranger.

Searching on the Internet, I finally found the spyshot just like this car. So, this looks like Foton Tunland, a China Brand as mentioned in Paul Tan automotive blog here and here.

Zuikoholics Malaysia: Behind the scene of M.Zuiko Digital 60mm video 1 published

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:48:00 +0000

For those of you fan of Olympus m4/3, you may watch the 60mm macro in Zuikoholics Malaysia field test video, the bug-zilla macro.

Jump to the Zuikoholic Malaysia here.

Malaysia 4x4 Jamboree: Motocross at SIC

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 02:57:00 +0000

I have few photos only on motocross but I think I already fall in love with this sport.

Zuikoholics Malaysia: M.ZD 60mm 1:2.8 Macro Preview

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 07:52:00 +0000

M.Zuiko Digital 60mm 1:2.8 (source: Zuikoholics)

Zuikoholics Malaysia, a new blog which runs by the group of Olympus enthusiasts has published their preview and preliminary field review of the most awaited m43 macro lens, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm 1:2.8. Quoting Zuikoholics, while the 100mm macro lens that suppose to be on Olympus 4/3 lens roadmap is missing, it is now replaced with this new lens. Personally, I wish Olympus will not abandoned entirely the 4/3 system because there are reasons why I still keep my Olympus 4/3 systems.

Anyway, jump to the links for further information:

In other prominent review from Malaysia, Robin Wong via his popular blog is the first to fully review the lens.

My Photo of Isuzu DMax in Borneo Safari Official Website

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 08:32:00 +0000

Update: the photo is now has been replaced with the new one =)

The Isuzu DMax
(Olympus E-3+ZD ED 70-300mm)

I would like to thank Isuzu for the media facilities and Borneo Safari for the adventure opportunity. Also on behalf of 4wd-suv.com, we hope to extend our cooperation for this year Borneo Safari edition, the Extreme Kinabalu 2012.

Here is the previous entry about the Isuzu DMax in Borneo Safari 2011.
Jump to the Borneo Safari official website.

I still want my 12-60mm

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:20:00 +0000

The ZD ED 12-60mm SWD f/2.8-4.0

Weather resistant lens - proven during rainy 4x4 challenge photography

I bought this lens together with the Olympus E-3 in 2007. Since then the lens become my favourite with over 90% of the time usage. It covers from wide to moderate tele and also not forgetting macro capable. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this lens for its Super Grade, dust and weather resistant.

However the lens eventually suffered with aperture stuck issue in early 2009. Having serviced by Olympus Malaysia, the lens is working perfectly until extreme usage of this lens during wet and muddy Borneo Safari 2011 where the SWD was totally out of order. The symptoms began with refuse to focus from 12mm and then all the zoom ranges where the lens does not response to focus at all. Manual focus helped a bit but there was a smearing effect in the photo. The lens is now at Olympus Service Centre since April 2012 because I still couldn't decide whether to bare the cost (RM900++) to change the SWD unit.

Malaysia 4x4 Jamboree

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 07:26:00 +0000

Malaysia 4x4 Jamboree was held at Sepang International Circuit Off-road Park on 15-17th September, 2012. It is one of the biggest outdoor shows and challenges in Malaysia which comprises of the modified 4x4 challenges, rally challenges, motocross and atv challenges. The 4x4 Adventure Club Kuala Lumpur (4x4ACKL) is again leading the event to success as the last jamboree in 2010. Kudos to 4x4ACKL for the exciting jamboree.

Behind the scene

Personally, I was fortunate to travel in Kuala Lumpur during the Malaysia 4x4 Jamboree, thus my best opportunity to take some photos of my favourite event, the 4x4 off road challenge. Most of my works for 4x4 photography are in Sabah. Photography on the 4x4 actions are not a slow motion or fear of camera gears to be in the mud. It is definitely a physical challenge to the photographer (and camera too) to get the best and safe spot to capture the action. As usual I am using my favourite Olympus E-1 with 14-42mm and Olympus-E-3 with 70-300mm. Although that I use mostly the two standard Olympus lenses, they are quite reliable. In fact, they survived since I use them in extreme 4x4 challenge condition since 2009, unlike the 12-60mm which died on its SWD recently.

BORNEO SAFARI AND 4WD & OUTDOOR SHOW MOVES TO ALAMESRA!

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:57:00 +0000

Good move by the Borneo Safari team for this 22nd edition of Borneo Safari. News taken from their website.

BORNEO SAFARI AND 4WD & OUTDOOR SHOW MOVES TO ALAMESRA!

The 1st Borneo 4WD & Outdoor Show and the Borneo Safari’s 22nd International Off-Road Challenge flag off ceremony will be hosted at Alamesra, Jalan Sulaman. Lintasan Mayang Development Sdn. Bhd., the property developer of Alamesra has confirm

ed to be Borneo Safari Venue Sponsor.

Alamesra is just 8 Km from Kota Kinabalu city and stretches over 265 acres of pristine prime land, surrounded by Sabah’s wondrous natural heritage. This world-class development respects true family values by enhancing security, encouraging neighbourlines and protecting its natural environment.

Changing our venue from Likas Sports Complex to Alamesra is a strategic move by Borneo Safari to further enhance the publicity and activities of the show with the approval from Alamesra to hold vehicle demonstrations and most importantly 2 Special Stages (No.1 & 2) at the showground’s action arena. That weekend will be action packed with not only all the latest products and services on offer but they will also be entertainments and demonstrations.

On the 27th Oct at 2 pm, 2 special stages of the international off road challenge conducted at Alamesra. This is the first time in the history of Borneo Safari that special stages started before the flag off ceremony. We believe this will give the residents and tourist at Kota Kinabalu City to truely witness Borneo Safari SS right in the City.

To top it up, a team of paragliders lead by Tengku Datuk Seri Dr. Zainal Adlin, Chairman of Sabah Tourism Board will be flying in from adjacent Crocker Range! The highlight on 28th October morning will be the flagging off ceremony of the 22nd Borneo Safari International Off Road Challenge where 180 convoy vehicles will line up for the flagging off ceremony. Other on going attractions at the show will be RC (Radio Control) demonstration, live band performances, children games, product launching and demonstrations.

Confirmed participation to the show are ARB 4x4 Accessories, Light Force, Isuzu, Land Rover, GT Radials, King Springs, DBA, Old Man Emu, Iron Man and many more international brands.

Don’t miss this fun and exciting event of the year. Entrance is free and your family will have a great weekend!

Borneo Safari 2012 Route Map

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:02:00 +0000

Source: http://www.borneosafari.com.my

22ND BORNEO SAFARI INTERNATIONAL XTREME KINABALU OFFROAD CHALLENGE ITINERARY - UPDATED

Sabah vs. QPR

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:44:00 +0000

Sabah(0) - QPR(5), Playing with one of the best teams in EPL, Sabah is quite good in the first half, but QPR's skilled players show that out footballers need more effort. However, good game for QPR on their Asia Tour. Waiting for next EPL season.

SFWDA Jamboree Convoy to Kampung Pinampadan, Ranau

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 01:37:00 +0000

Offroad Outing

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:15:00 +0000

"Indahnya" Pantai Likas Kota Kinabalu

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:36:00 +0000

Kota Kinabalu sememangnya sangat strategik dengan keindahan pantai, bukit, bandaraya dan pulau yang boleh dikatakan semuanya dekat. Tidak hairanlah lagu "Macam di KK.. semuanya ada di sini" dilhamkan oleh penyanyi Janrywine J Lusin banyak memuji Kota Kinabalu sekarang yang semakin membangun. Sehinggakan rumah pun semakin "gila" mahal dan kesesakan jalan raya yang semakin mengiggit warga Kota Kinabalu. Nampaknya KK pun sudah di tahap sangat memerlukan jalan bertingkat, "express-way" dan LRT agaknya. Tapi nampaknya kawasan lain di Sabah pun perlufasiliti yang lebih baik. Entah bila agaknya? Kalau BN atau PR menang dlm PRU13, ia mungkin perlu dijadikan agenda seterusnya.

Senja berlabuh di Pantai Likas

Namun, apa yang penulis ingin rungutkan di sini bukannya berkenaan pembangunan tetapi sikap sesetengah warga Kota Kinabalu yang memandang mudah berkenaan kebersihan persekitaran. Tahap kebersihan di sekitar Kota Kinabalu terutamanya pantai Likas sangat menyedihkan. Datang sahajalah ke Pantai Likas dan anda pasti melihat timbunan sampah di gigi air pantai yang "indah" menjadi lantai kekal jika tidak dibersihkan oleh pekerja pembersihan. Sampah tetap akan datang setiap hari sama ada dari sungai Likas atau dari pulau berdekatan.

Sampai bila ianya akan berakhir? Jawapannya, tidak diketahui.

Kesedaran warga Kota Kinabalu perlu dipertingkatkan kerana dari sana lah sumber sampah yang utama. Pihak berwajib mungkin perlu turun padang ke lokasi yang di kenal pasti menjadi sumber kepada sampah hanyut ke pantai.

Keadaan Pantai Likas pada 23 Jun 2012

Keadaan pada 9 Ogos 2010 semasa ombak kuat di Pantai Likas

Sampah yang dibawa oleh ombak kuat di Pantai Likas 9 Ogos 2010

Masih ada lagi yang mahu mandi di pantai yang penuh dengan sampah pada masa ini.

Lantai pantai Likas masa air surut, indah dengan lumut hijau

"Cantik" bukan?

Lepas makan KFC dan minum arak tinggal begitu saja.

Pantai awam Likas pun tidak ketinggalan dengan sampah, tetapi di sini selalunya akan lebih tumpuan pembersihan.

Pekerja pembersihan yang TERPAKSA bertugas pada hari Ahad kerana ada manusia yang hanya tahu berkelah atau menjalankan acara tetapi tidak tahu membersihkan sampah mereka. Walaupun pekerja ini digaji, tapi kasihanilah mereka.

Waiting for the All-New Isuzu D-Max 2012

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:26:00 +0000

UPDATE: New Isuzu D-Max 2013

After the introduction of new Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton VGT and new Chevrolet Colorado, we are now waiting for the reborn of All-New 2012 Isuzu D-Max offering. The new D-Max is expected to be available in the 3rd quarter 2012 in Malaysia.

Isuzu D-Max at Borneo Safari 2011

Isuzu D-Max taking a Novice Challenge during KFWDC Jamboree at Ulu Membakut

Chevrolet Colorado Roadshow - Borneo Expedition 2012

noreply@blogger.com (SAM) — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 03:17:00 +0000

Borneo Expedition by Chevrolet Colorado and Naza started their roadshow at Kota Kinabalu on 23rd-24th June 2012. The event was held at the open space near Alam Mesra, 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia. Mitsubishi Motors had their roadshow at the same place here. Although that the Colorado is not new but the new appearance in Malaysia market is like testing the same product that may be different taste. While Toyota, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Ford and Nissan already matured in the double-cab segment in Sabah, can the Colorado survive or will just like few short-lived double cab brands? Time will tell.

I managed to test drive the Colorado and again I must stressed that I'm not the double-cab review man or know how to value the car for everyday use. Leave that to the car reviewer. Although that the feel of driving the car is actually similar to other double cab brands, one thing that quite interesting during my off road test drive is I don't have to press the acceleration pedal and just control the steering on some of the offroad obstacles. Its like the car is on the cruise control.

Looking at the exterior look of the Colorado, it is somehow prettier than few of the double cab brands out there. One of the Colorado vehicles was modified to add its looks with at least 2inch lift, bull bar with winch, side steps, rear steel bumper (wheel and jerry can carrier). Perhaps, it could be tested at this year edition of Borneo Safari to show its reliability in extreme offroad and gain more trust and attention to the car. Anyway, good luck Colorado.

Okay, now sharing some of the photos.