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Time
7.30 a.m
8.00 a.m
10.00 a.m
1.30 p.m
2.30 p.m
4.00 p.m
4.30 p.m
6.00 p.m
7.00 p.m
6.00 p.m
10.30 p.m
8.00 a.m
9.00 a.m
1.00 p.m
2.00 p.m
5.00 p.m
6.00 p.m
Program
First day, Saturday (7 November 2015)
Participants assemble at Main Hall UPM.
Leave UPM to Air Manis Homestay, Sabak Bernam, Selangor.
Activities:
 Visit to Malawati Hill
 Visit paddy field/mill
(Refer attachment)
Welcome Lunch
Venue: Community hall
Activities:
 Learn Malay traditional instrument known as Kompang
 Learn Malay traditional game known as Congkak
Venue: Community hall
Tea break
Venue: Community hall
Activities:
 Homestay Briefing
 Bonding Time with the Foster Family
Venue: Community hall
Dinner with the Foster Family
Venue: Community hall
Sunset at Bagan Nakhoda Beach
River Cruise at Night (View of Fireflies)
Venue: Sabak Bernam River
End of first day program
Second day, Sunday (8 November 2015)
Breakfast with the Foster Family
Activities:
 Morning exercise
 Telematches
 Fishing competition
 Swimming/ rowing boat and kayak
Lunch break
Venue: Community hall
Activities:
 Preparing traditional food
Venue: Community hall
Tea break
Venue: Community hall
Activities:
 Preparing traditional food (Continue)
Venue: Community hall
7.45 p.m
8.30 p.m
11.00 p.m
Dinner with the Foster Family
Venue: Community hall
Activities:
 Malay traditional wedding reception
 Cultural performance
Venue: Community hall
End of second day program
Third day, Monday (9 November 2015)
7.30 a.m
8.00 a.m
10.00 a.m
Breakfast with the Foster Family
Activities:
 Experience traditional ways of processing paddy
 Visiting goat farm
Closing ceremony
Notes
 PLEASE BRING EXTRA CLOTH FOR WATER
ACTIVITIES.
Melawati Hill (Bukit Melawati)
In the late 18th and early 19th century, it was once the administrative center and stronghold of the Selangor Sultanate to fight against the
Dutch. The fort was renamed "Altingsburd Fort" after Dutch won the fight. However, a year later the fort was recaptured and returned to the
sultanate during a night raid. There are many historical monuments can be found at Melawati Hill, including the protective walls of the fort,
the palace ground, a lighthouse, royal graves, seven walls, a flat stone used for beheading offenders, a 100-step ladder, a poisonous well and
several cannons pointed at the mouth of the Selangor River (Sungai Selangor).
Apart from being a historical site, located at the top of the hill gives you an excellent panoramic view of Selangor coastline. As you move along
the park, take note of many big and gigantic trees called "Angsana" trees that are reputed to be 200 years old. You would be able to see the
Straits Of Malacca on a clear day, or bask in the warmth of sunset on a calm evening.
There is a bright and cheerful colour of tram that runs on railway track to send you to the top of the hill. It is less than 5 minutes' ride to the
top of the hill. However, for those who want to have a closer look at things, a hike up the hill will not be too much of a challenge. Take some
pictures of the panoramic view and the surrounding villages from Malawati Hill as a memento for you to bring back home.
Ticket: Adult RM 5 Children RM3 (Ticket is for Bukit Melawati & Freshwater Fish Park)
Light house (Rumah Api)
On top of the hill stands a huge and well maintained light house that was built in the year 1907. This century old structure is still in use today
to guide ships that sail along the Straits Of Malacca.
Silver-leafed monkey and Long-Tail Macaques
The hill is also home to the Silver-Leafed Monkeys and Long-Tailed Macaques. They roam freely in this park and will not hesitate to come near
you if you have food for them. You can purchase peanuts and fruits from vendors at Melawati Hill and feed the monkeys. Although the SilverLeafed Monkeys are generally quite gentle, visitors are advised to be cautious with the Long-Tailed Macaques as they can be highly
mischievous. Silver-Leafed Monkeys baby’s has magnificent distinctive bright orange-golden colour fur and it will slowly change to silver- dark
fur colour when growing up.
(Right) Execution Rock (Batu Hampar)
Set at the centre of Bukit Melawati entrance. It has a large boulder on top of it where the legend says that Execution Rock is a site where
traitors are beheaded.
(Left) Poisoned Well (Perigi Beracun)
It was said to be filled with a poisonous mixture of juice from bamboo shoots and latex. It was used to execute traitors by lowering them into
the well.
Chief Cannon (Meriam Penggawa)
The cannon were brought to Jugra, Selangor's second capital, to be displayed there after it was discovered in 1966 in Sungai Buloh. However,
it was said that the cannon "refused" to stay put and was brought here to guard the old sultans. It is a sacred cannon and was said to explode
on its own when a calamity is about to befall the Selangor Royal Family. Thus it is always wrapped in yellow cloth to prevent it from blasting
itself. There are few old cannons that were used in the olden days can be seen along the higher ground of the hill.
Bagan Nakhoda Omar Beach
Bagan Nakhoda Omar is a beach that’s “hidden away” and waiting for visitors to find the treasure. Located in the Sabak Bernam district, you
will have an eye-opening experience by the beach accessible road that will take you through several traditional villages. The sun, sea and sand
are the great combinations for you to escape from the concrete jungle.
They say that no two sunsets are ever the same. Whether it’s the colors, the clouds, or the scenery each one has something unique about it.