Penginapan Banglo Bukit Larut

 

Sumber: Majlis Perbandaran Taiping 

Ghost Train Malaysia

“Ghost Train” di Kuala Krai merujuk kepada perkhidmatan awal pagi Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) yang muncul secara tiba-tiba dari kabus tebal di Stesen Kuala Gris. Ia menjadi nadi penting kepada pelajar luar bandar yang berulang-alik ke sekolah di SMK Dabong. Kawasan yang terlibat adalah Kuala Gris, Bukit Abu dan Ulu Temiang. 

Kenapa Dipanggil “Ghost Train”?

Fenomena kabus tebal: Kereta api muncul secara tiba-tiba dari kabus pagi yang pekat, memberi kesan seolah-olah ia “berhantu”

Suasana senyap & gelap: Pelajar berkumpul dalam kelompok kecil, menunggu dalam suasana sunyi dan dingin

Kemunculan sekejap: Kereta api hanya kelihatan seketika sebelum hilang di balik kabus

Suasana Pagi di Stesen Kuala Gris

Pelajar berkumpul seawal jam 5 pagi

Kabus tebal menyelubungi stesen

Suasana tenang, hanya bunyi tapak kaki dan bisikan pelajar

Kereta api muncul perlahan dari kabus, mencipta suasana dramatik

Sekolah Kebangsaan Matang Gelugor (1826)

 

Foto ihsan The Star 

Sekolah Kebangsaan Matang Gelugor ini diasaskan pada tahun 1826 oleh Long Jaafar dan anaknya, Ngah Ibrahim. Pada asalnya ia dinamakan sebagai Sekolah Melayu Matang Gelugor. Sekolah ini juga teklah digazetkan dan dikhtirafkan sebagai sekolah yang pertama diwujudkan di negeri Perak oleh Muzium Perak. 

Bangunan asalnya kini dijadikan bangunan Tadika Kemas Matang Gelugor. 

Telaah: Membuka Jendela Ilmu Melalui Bedah Buku

Apa itu Telaah? 

Tela’ah merupakan gabungan antara keghairahan membaca dan keperluan membedah pemikiran. Ia hadir sebagai respons kepada tuntutan membina negara bangsa yang celik ilmu, berpaksikan kepada agenda Malaysia MADANI. Digerakkan oleh tokoh-tokoh akademik, pengulas buku dan pemikir dasar, Tela’ah mengetengahkan buku-buku yang relevan kepada pembinaan masyarakat progresif, sambil menggalakkan perbincangan rentas bidang dan generasi.

Minum Kopi Pukul 9.00 Pagi

 

Sumber: FB Public Health Malaysia

18th Century British Army

 

A British soldier in the 1700s was typically a volunteer from the lower classes, attracted by regular pay, food, and shelter, despite harsh conditions, disease, and strict discipline (flogging). They trained in rigid formations for volley fire using muskets, wore distinctive red coats and cocked hats, and served in regiments with no permanent bases, often billeting in towns. Life involved rigorous drill, poor living conditions in camps, and potential for global deployment, with officers often buying commissions, though some rose from the ranks. 

Recruitment & Life

Motivation: Many joined to escape poverty, seeking adventure, steady wages, and a roof over their heads, which wasn't guaranteed in civilian life.

Recruiting: Parties would lure men with "the King's shilling," promises, and bonuses, often targeting rural areas.

Social Class: Rank-and-file soldiers were often laborers, beggars, or petty criminals, while officers frequently bought their commissions, though some came from the middle class.

Conditions: Life was tough, with cramped, dirty camps, poor sanitation, and the constant threat of disease, but it offered regular food and pay. 

Training & Discipline

Drill: Recruits learned constant drilling, marching, and coordinated musket handling (volley fire) until it became automatic.

Punishments: Strict discipline was enforced with severe punishments like flogging, branding, and even death for offenses like desertion.

Discipline: Despite harshness, British troops developed impressive discipline and firing rates, capable of great cohesion on the battlefield. 

Appearance & Equipment

Uniform: The iconic red coat (regimental coat), breeches, waistcoat, stockings, and a distinctive cocked hat were standard.

Hair: Long hair tied in a club was common, with wigs, grease, and powder used for appearance.

Equipment: Soldiers carried muskets, bayonets, and necessary accoutrements, with uniforms tailored to fit by regimental tailors from standard issue. 

Organization & Service

Regiments: Soldiers belonged to specific regiments, which moved around, often spending summers in tents and winters in billets (inns/houses).

Global Role: The army served as a constabulary force in the British Isles and an imperial force globally, participating in numerous wars. 

Source: Internet 

Libraries in 2026

In 2026, libraries are evolving into dynamic community hubs, blending digital innovation (like digital archives and online learning) with vital physical spaces, focusing on fostering belonging, offering diverse programming (cozy reads, hopeful fiction), and providing essential leadership in information literacy, with major global events like IFLA's conference in Busan highlighting professional growth and new identities for information professionals. 

Key Trends & Focus Areas

Digital Transformation: Schools and universities are modernizing libraries into digital learning centers, while libraries ensure digital preservation of rare texts.

Community & Belonging: Libraries offer spaces for connection, reducing isolation and building community through shared experiences like reading.

Information Leadership: Librarians are asserting their vital role as educational leaders, focusing on skills development and guiding users through complex information landscapes.

Hybrid Experiences: While digital resources grow, physical books and in-person programming remain crucial for social engagement, with physical libraries adapting hours and services. 

Source: Internet