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This blogspot is a medium to share my thoughts and adventures apart from promoting my books. Below are the books which have been written or authored and published by myself.


"Berpetualang ke Aceh: Mencari Diri dan Erti".

ISBN 983-42031-0-1, Jun 2006


"Berpetualang ke Aceh: Membela Syiar yang Asal"

ISBN 983-42031-1-x, May 2007


"Berpetualang ke Aceh: Sirih Pulang ke Gagang?"

ISBN 978-983-42031-2-2, November 2007


It is interesting to note that while these books were written in Malay it has gained enough attention to merit being part of the collections of the American Library of Congress and National Library of Australia. Look here and here.


While the first three books were published by my own company, the fourth titled "Rumah Azan" was published in April 2009 by a company called Karnadya with the help of the Malaysian national literary body Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. It features beautiful pictures along with stories behind selected mosques which could be related to the history of Islam and the Malays alongside the formation of the Malaysian nation. Look at the article A collaboration of old collegemates - the book "Rumah Azan".


My fifth book "Ahlul Bait (Family) of Rasulullah SAW and Malay Sultanates", an English translation and adaptation of the Malay book "Ahlul Bait (Keluarga) Rasulullah SAW dan Kesultanan Melayu" authored by Hj Muzaffar Mohamad and Tun Suzana Othman was published early 2010. Look here... My 5th book is out! Ahlul Bait (Family) of Rasulullah SAW and the Malay Sultanates... . For more information check out my Malay blogspot CATATAN SI MERAH SILU.



Like my fourth book "Rumah Azan", the sixth book "Kereta Api Menuju Destinasi" is also a coffee-table book which is published by the company Karnadya with the cooperation of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (the main Malay literary body in Malaysia). Coming out January 2011 it features pictures and stories on the adventure travelling by train to all of Peninsular Malaysia along with the interesting places which could be reached this way.


My seventh book "Jejak keluarga Yakin : Satu sketsa sejarah" in turn is a coffee-table book which is written, editted, designed and has pictures taken by me. Coming out of the factory October 2011, this book which combines family history with history of places such as Singapura, Johor, Batu Pahat, Muar and in fact the history of the island of Java and England has been reviewed with me interviewed live in the program Selamat Pagi Malaysia at RTM1. Look at the article Siaran langsung ulasan buku "Jejak keluarga Yakin : Satu sketsa sejarah" dan temu ramah di Selamat Pagi Malaysia. Some selected contents have been featured in Sneak peek "Jejak keluarga Yakin : Satu sketsa sejarah".


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The "Berpetualang ke Aceh" series of novels could be obtained in e-book form. Enter http://www.e-sentral.com/, click general novel and go to page 4. You can also type the word "Aceh" at the search box. Or click straight Book 1, Book 2 and Book 3.


Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Latest look at Lipis river at Batu Malim

Continuing from Gua Bama in 2026.



Journey was continued to Sungai Koyan before heading to Raub. On the way stoppedat this bridge in Batu Malim.



It crosses the Lipis river.






I have shown it in the article Checking the condition of Sungai Lipis at Batu Malim 10 years ago.


Gua Bama in 2026

Continuing from Latest look from Kuala Lipis bridge.



Next we headed for the limestone hill of Gua Bama












I have mentioned much about it in the article The limestone hill of Gua Bama - A tribute to President Obama? 10 years ago.

























Latest look from Kuala Lipis bridge

Peace be upon you. Finally, the 7th day and last day of the East Coast trip.



Tuesday 7th July 2026. Before leaving Kuala Lipis I headed for its bridge.






It crosses the Jelai river besides Kuala Lipis old town.






I have shown some of the views in the old article Views from the bridge of Kuala Lipis.



Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Latest look at Jelai river from Kuala Lipis

Continuing from Lata Kertas 2026.



In the afternoon went to Kuala Lipis town and looked at the Jelai river besides.






I have shown it in a number of old articles.







So let's just say this is the latest look.



Lata Kertas 2026

Peace be upon you. Presenting 6th day of the East Coast trip.



Monday morning 6th July 2026. We have lodged at a friend's place, or rather one of her chalets.



It is situated very near to the waterfalls called Lata Kertas.









I have shown in in the article The waters at Lata Kertas in 2012 and Chilling out at Lata Kertas last year.






Now a hillside cafe is almost completed offering more angles of the views of the surroundings.















Monday, July 13, 2026

Again, Kelantan river from Sekebun Bunga

Continuing from Latest visit to Tanah Serendah Sekebun Bunga.



Lastly, checked out the Kelantan river besides.






I have also shown it, in the article The Kelantan river near Tanah Serendah Sekebun Bunga 14 years ago.







For information this is the 2,797th article in this blogspot.


Latest visit to Tanah Serendah Sekebun Bunga

Continuing from A look at Pantai Kuala Rekang.



Later in the afternoon we went to the place called Tanah Serendah Sekebun Bunga.















It seems it is better maintained now.