NEGERI SEMBILAN - PORT DICKSON

Port Dickson is a town on Malaysia's west coast, south of Kuala Lumpur. It is a popular beach resort destination at Negeri Sembilan and is known for its relaxing beaches, fresh seafood,historical sites and offer family-friendly atmosphere. Port Dickson is about 60 km from Kuala Lumpur. 

The name Port Dickson originated from the British High Officer, Sir John Frederick Dickson who was posted at the Straits Settlement during the  end of the 29th century. 

Port Dickson is also home to many army camps of the Malaysian Armed Forces.

I have many memories of Port Dickson town from my childhood. Among them are:

FAMILY VACATION

9.11.1996

Family vacation at Kemang Condominium, Teluk Kemang, Port Dickson in November 1996.

METD LEADERSHIP RETREAT - PORT DICKSON (2006)

While working with the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, from 1999 to 2011, I was responsible for managing three Technical Divisions, namely the Mechanical Engineering Technical Division (METD), the Building Services Technical Division (BSTD), and the Manufacturing Engineering Technical Division (MnfTD). My job was to manage and conduct courses, talks, seminars, conferences, visits, and other activities for each Technical Division under my management.

The picture below is a memory of attending the METD Leadership Retreat session held at Port Dickson Golf and Country Resort on 24-25 November 2006.

Port Dickson Golf and Country Resort is a budget hotel and golf course at 5th mile of Port Dickson. A golfer will enjoy the 18-hole public golf course beautifully landscaped with trees, along with the driving range. Finally, the nearest beach, Pantai Cahaya Negeri is a quick drive away on the main road. 

MOTIVATION COURSE

MALAYSIAN HEART FOUNDATION

CASA RACHADO BEACH RESORT

11-12 FEBRUARY 2012

The staff of the Malaysian Heart Foundation attended a Motivational Course at Casa Rachado Beach Resort located in Port Dickson, N.Sembilan. Also participating were 6 members of the  YJM Board of Directors. The course lasted for 2 days. We stayed at Casa Rachado Beach resort throughout the course. 

The Motivational Lecture was delivered by Col (Rtd) Mohan. Apart from the motivational course, the YJM staff also participated in Team Building and Jungle Trekking Training at the Tg. Tuan Recreational Forest.

Casa Rachado Beach Resort is a Caribbean-themed budget hotel facing the western edge of Pantai Cermin, a beach directly behing Blue Lagoon at 10th mile of Port Dickson.

TEAM BUILDING

Among the course modules is Team Building, which aims to create a spirit of cooperation between teams. In this exercise, course participants are required to build a raft and are divided into two groups. The first group to complete the raft is considered to have a strong spirit of cooperation.

FOREST TREKKING

TANJUNG TUAN LIGHTHOUSE

PORT DICKSON

We spent the day trekking through forests and over the hill to the Tanjung Tuan Lighthouse. This training was quite challenging considering that some of the YJM staff were quite old, but age was not a barrier. We all managed to reach the top, which is where the Tanjung Tuan lighthouse is located.

Rumah Api Tanjung Tuan or the Cape Rachado Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the Cape Rachado, also known as Tanjung Tuan in Malay, in Alor Gajah District of Malacca. Even tough Port Dickson is located in Negeri Sembilan, but it was under the administration of Alor Alor Gajah which was in Melaka. 

The lighthouse is believed to be the oldest in the country dating back to Portuguese rule of Malacca during the 16th century. However the current lighthouse was erected in 1863.  It's basic function has now been replaced by a new tower completed in 1990. The new tower holds a MEASAT radar at the top of the structure designed to monitor ship traffic in the Straits of Malacca.

Further reading:

1. Battle of Cape Rachado

The lighthouse is well-known for wtching the sunset. Make sure you have your camera ready to capture the nature's wonderful aura. The golden brown sunset at Cape Rachado Lighthouse was unforgettable. How many of such magnificent sights can you witness in a lifetime?

A whirpool is a body of ratating water produced by opposing currents or a current running into an obstacle. A powerful whirlpool formed in seas or oceans may be called maelstroms. 

If you are someone who likes a little nature and trekking in your trip, Cape Rachado Lighthouse will be a nice addition to your stay at Port Dickson. Else, you may be disappointed with what the lighthouse has to offer. Make your visit worth the effort with the sunset. 

KARAOKE NIGHT

Stopped in Port Dickson on the way to Linggi for a community program at the 1Malaysia Internet Center in Linggi on 15 March 2015.

Port Dickson is popular among travellers like me. In fact, many travellers have been visiting to check out local hot spots and explore the best things to do. 

Port Dickson is a uniquely Malaysian experience. It hard to forget that you're in this beautiful and diverse country. 

The best way to get to Port Dickson is either by car or bus. If you are using a car, drive along the North-South Expressway towards Negeri Sembilan and enter the Seremban-Port Dickson Highway. If you are driving from Kuala Lumpur, the journey will take you about 1 hour 30 minutes. 

Hj Zulheimy Bin Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

27 November 2024 - 9.54 p.m

JOHOR - PONTIAN, TANJUNG PIAI & SEDENAK

Pontian is a district located in southwest part of the state of Johor. It borders Batu Pahat and Kluang District to the north and Kulai and Johor Bahru districts to the east.

It is the home to Tanjung Piai, the southernmost point to the Malay Peninsula and mainland Eurasia as a whole.

In the evening, we will stroll along the beach, which is located not far from our hotel. Gazing at the vast sea that stretches out brings back memories of when I was a sailor. I can't believe that I once sailed this vast ocean. How I miss sailing back across the vast ocean.

I had the opportunity to set foot in Pontian during the Health Screening Program  held at SJK (Chinese) Cheow Min in Pontian, Johor on 6 September 2014. 

Our journey from Kuala Lumpur to Pontian, Johor, a distance of 314 km, took 3 hours and 43 minutes.

We went straight to our hotel, the Pontian Hotel, located on Jalan Delima, Pontian Trade Center.

The best and affordable hotel in Pontian District, the district where also known as "The Southern-Most Tip of Mainland Asia."

Sited at Pusat Perdagangan Pontian Kechil, a strategic location that offers an exhilarating view of the Straits of Malacca. Within walking distance from Pontian rocky beach, Pontian New Express Bus Station and shopping places. Hotel Pontian is the most preferred choice of hotel for travelers and businessman.

This is how the Pontian Hotel looks like on Google Maps taken in December 2020. It may no longer be in operation.

Go Red For Woman

SJK (Cina) Cheow Min

Pontian, Johor

6 September 2014

The "Go Red For Women" campaign this time was held at the Cheow Min SRK (Chinese) Hall in Pontian District, Johor. This time the campaign was in collaboration with the Johor National Unity and Integration Department with the help of nurses from Pontian Hospital.

Various events were held including Health Checkups, Aerobics, Coloring Contest for children, CPR Training and others.

A total of 92 nearby residents underwent a Health Screening Test conducted by the Malaysian Heart Foundation.

Opening and Launching Ceremony

Speech by PUan. Ainon Kuntom, Director of Go Red for Women, Malaysian Heart Foundation.

Speech by Mr. Rajali bin Hj Mudin, Director of JPNIN Johor

This campaign was officiated by Mr. Rajali bin Hj Mudin, Director of JPNIN Johor while YJM was represented by Mrs. Ainon Hj Kuntom, Director of Go Red for Women, Yayasan Jantung Malaysia.

Senamrobik

Test for Blood Pressure

Coloring Contest for Children

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

TANJUNG PIAI

KUKUP, JOHOR

Tanjung Piai is a famous tourist attraction in Malaysia. It is the southernmost land in the Asian continent (the tip of the Asian continent). Tg Piai is located in Mukim Kukup, Pontian district, Johor.

Tanjung Piai is named after a local grain tree known as 'Paku Piai', which is a type of grain plant that can live in salty areas.

SEDENAK, JOHOR

On our way back to Kuala Lumpur, we stopped to buy pineapples in Sedenak, Johor. It was a mukim in Kulai District of Johor, famous for its sweet pineapple fruit.

Sedenak new village was established in the year 1950. It is located in the district of Johor Bahru in the state of Johor. Sedenak’s area is just around 46.888 hectares and there are only 350 villagers. The town closest to this new village is Kulai which is 18km away from Sedenak. The villagers in Sedenak are mostly Chinese but there is also a small group of Malays and Indians. 

Don't miss Pontian which is renowned for its seafood and pineapple plantations. There are many other places worth your visit to Pontian. 

Hj Zulheimy Bin Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

26/11/2024 : 1.26 p.m