ROYAL MALAYSIAN NAVY - NAVAL COMMUNICATOR

A Navy members who establish and manage communications systems for the Navy. They ensure that the Navy has reliable communcations for mission success. The Systems unclude HF, UHF, VHF transceiver, HF data modems etc.. Radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, flag semaphore, flag hoist, and signal lamp or blinkers are used for sending signals.

Like human communications on land, the Naval communicators was initially oral, often through relays in small boats.

Effective communication is crucial to success in any field. The Maritime English is the lingua franca at sea so to speak, and is vitally important for a multitude of reasons, such as safety of the ship crews, the efficiency of daily tasks and the integrity of the ship.

A Naval Communicators assigned at Navy ships while sailing, will be standing watches in the Communication Room (COMCEN) sending and receiving incoming & outgoing messages, and also employed on the bridge of the ship with communications by radio, signal flags, semaphore or flashing lights (morse code).

A Naval communicator are relied upon for all matters of ceremony.

From the time of Flag Semaphores used as the primary means of communication for ship, Naval communication has gone through a long and winding evolution through the years.

The use of Signal Flag (Semaphore), dates back to ancient times. The Semaphore uses a series of flags to spell out a particular message, with every flag representing a specific letter.

Same as the use of Morse Code, allowed ship-to-shore communication via radio during the early 19th century. The Morse code is the method where text characters are encoded as standardized sequences of two signal durations, dahs and dits.

The International Morse code encodes 26 basic letters in Latin from A to Z, the Arabic numerals, a small set of procedural signals and punctuation or prosigns, and a single accented Latin letter, É. But the fact that there is a need to individually transmit each letter soon made the technology obsolete as it only added to the expenses for vessel communication.

While assigned to the Naval Base or when ship alongside harbour, a Communicator will be busy with sending and receiving messages which will involve typing and computer skills.... as a Naval Communicator you must be proficient in typing and using computers.

A teleprinter (teletypewriter, teletype or TTY) is an electromechanical device that can be used to send and receive typed messages through various communications channels, in both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint configurations.

A Telexz is a telecommunications system that allows text-based messages to be sent and received by teleprinter over telephone lines

The word "telex" is a contraction of "teleprinting" and "exchange". Telex includes a switched routing network, originally based on pulse-telephone dialing, which in the United States was provided by Western Union.

Reference:

1. Wikipedia - Teleprinter

2. Wikipedia - Telex

Radio wireless communication is the transfer of information (telecommunication) between two or more points without the use of an electrical conductor, optical fiber or other continuous guided medium for the transfer, it use radio waves.

The successful carrying out of modern naval warfare is, in the main, entirely dependent upon the art of radio communication.

For me, what is the best of being a Naval Communicator, It's fun because you always learn something, its fun to work with modern equipment and trouble shoot... eventhough thoday communication at sea relies more on satellites than flags signalling, the fundamental role of the naval communicator remain crucial to the ship's operational effectiveness.

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

16/1/2025: 4.53 p.m

KUALA LUMPUR: FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE MALAYSIA

Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM), located at Kepong, Kuala Lumpur about 16 km from Kuala Lumpur city centre. Founded in 1929, the former Forest Research Institute became a full-fledged statutory body, governed by the Malaysian Forestry Research and Development Board (MFRDB) under the Ministry of Primary Industries, in 1985.

FRIM is a-must-visit for nature lovers  and outdoor enthusiasts.  It is the holder of 6 National Records and had been declaree a National Heritage in recognition of its conservation efforts. FRIM is the world's oldest and largest re-created tropical rain forest. 

The 486-hectare reserve providea a relaxing back-to-nature experience such as a waterfall, river, shady trees, ponds and landscaped gardens. Here visitors can enjoy spectacular vies and discover a wide range of flora and fauna from a 30m-high canopy walkway and various jungles trails. Those who wish to camp overnight in the reserve must obtain permissiona from FRIM.

Today, FRIM is home to 18 species of mammals, 182 species of birds, 57 species of snakes, 30 species of lizards, 7 species of tortoises and turtles, and 34 species of frogs.

https://selangor.travel/listing/forest-research-institute-malaysia-frim/

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

15/1/2025: 2.34 p.m

KUALA LUMPUR : JALAN TUN PERAK

Jalan Tun Perak, formerly Jalan Mountbatten (1961-1881), Mounbatten Road (1946-1961) and Java Street (1889 - 1946) was a major commercial road located in the historic centre of Kuala Lumpur. Along with Jalan Ampang it is one of the oldest roads in Kuala Lumpur. 

On 7 June 1974, Malaysia's Inspector-General of Police, Abdul Rahman Hashim was gunned down by 2 assassins at this road near the Lee Yan Lian building. 

Reference:

The Sun : Hero Cops Gunned down

I used to work at Jalan Tun Perak in 1996 at the Ubaidulla & Co office owned by the late Tan Sri S.O.K Ubaidulla, the first Chairman of PERKIM (1960-1964) and one of the founders of the MIC (Malaysian Indian Congress) party in 1946.

He was also Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1989, died on 22 January 2009 at the age of 90 years old. 

Allahyarham Tan Sri S.O.K Ubaidulla

UC Travels used to be the office of Ubaidulla & Co.where I worked in 1996. 

Shipping Assistant with Ubaidulla & Co (1996).

Masjid Jamek one of the oldest mosques in Kuala Lumpur was officially opened by the Sultan of Selangor in 1909, 2 years after construction was completed. Designed by A.B. Hubback,the mosque features distinctive elements of Moghul architecture, located at the meeting of the Klang River and Gombak River which gave rise to Kuala Lumpur's name "Muddy Confluence".

There are times when I will perform Friday prayers here as well as at Masjid India, both of which are close to my office.

Around Jalan Tun Perak there are Masjid Jamek LRT Station as well as the Mosque itself (Masjid Jamek), Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Panggung Bandaraya, Menara UAB-CIMB Bank, Maybank Tower, Masjid India etc. 

The ancient mosque of Kuala Lumpur at Jalan Masjid India also called Masjid India was established in 1883. 

Beside Masjid Jamek, I sometime will perform Friday Prayer here which are located just behind my office at Jalan Tun Perak. 

Sultan Abdul Samad Building at Jalan Raja, just next to Jalan Tun Perak, opposite the Dataran Merdeka, this iconic building was completed in 1897. It was here the Union Jack flag was lowered and the Malayan flag hoisted for the first time at midnight 31 August 1957. The Dataran Merdeka was officially opened on 1 January 1990 in conjuction with Visit Malaysia Year 1990. 

In front of this building is often the setting for Independence Day Parade and other national events. The flagpole which holds the Malaysian flag is also one of the world's highest at 100m. 

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

13/1/2025: 9.24 p.m

KUALA LUMPUR 2012 - DEMI PALESTINE

DEMI PALESTINE

TV AL HIJRAH

PUSAT ISLAM

JALAN PERDANA, KUALA LUMPUR

23 DECEMBER 2012

TV al-Hijrah is holding a program for Palestine. The theme of this program is "Persaudaraan Bermula di sini" or 'Brotherhood Begins Here'.

Various events were held in conjunction with the program such as charity sales stalls, exhibitions, slots with celebrities, nasyid performances, donations for Palestine and so on.

Alhamdulillah, my wife and I were able to attend the "Demi Palestine" at the Al-Hijrah TV Islamic Broadcasting Center's Conference Hall.

Pusat Islam Malaysia (Malaysian Islamic Center) is an administrative centre for Islamic related activities, since Islam is the Official Religion of the country. 

Located next to the historic Keretapi Tanah Melayu building and the breathtaking National Mosque, Pusat Islam is an organisation to take care of the welfare of Islam devotees and other current issues related to the growth and development of Islam in this present time and setting.

TV Al-Hijrah is a state-owned Malaysia free-to-air Islamic television channel, owned and operated by Al-Hijrah Media Corporation. 

It is the Malaysia's first full-fledged and sharia-compliance free-to-air Islamic television network and broadcasts from its headquarters in the Islamic Centre Complex, Kuala Lumpur. 

TV Al-Hijrah began its operation on 1 November 2010 on a trial basis. The Station was officially launched on 7 December 2010 by the sixth Prime Minister, Najib Tun Razak.

My wife takes a memorable photo with Irma Hasmi, who was a Malaysian actress, host and model.

Wife with Amie Sofia, winner of the first season of the Solehah Program in 2011, organized by Al-Hijrah TV.

Wife with Farah Adeeba, TV personality who is also a lawyer, activist and TV Producer.

Miss Khairunissa M. Aris, Host of Al-Hijrah TV program "Man Jadda Wajada" in 2011.

Personality TV Al-Hijrah

A well-know chef in Malaysia for his strong influence on Mediterranean cuisine, raised in Palestine and is a Malaysian at heart. 

NATIONAL MOSQUE

JALAN PERDANA

KUALA LUMPUR

The National Mosque located at Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur has a capacity for 15,000 people. Completed in 1965, the mosque is a bold and modern approach in reinforced concrete, symbolic of the aspirations of a the a newly independent nation. 

The mosque was built on the former site of the Venning Road Brethren Gosple Hall, which was acquired by the government in 1961. The church was offered land on Jalan Imbi as a replacement and is now known as Jalan Imbi Chapel. 

The mosque was opened by the third YDP Agong, the late Tuanku Syed Putra of Perlis. 

MUZIUM KESENIAN ISLAM MALAYSIA

JALAN LEMBAH PERDANA

KUALA LUMPUR

27 APRIL 2013

Located in the peaceful surroundings of the Perdana Botanical Garden, this is Southeast Asia's largest museum of Islamic Art. It houses thousand of artefacts as well as extensive library of Islamic Art books. Art objects displayed here include the tiniest pieces of jewellery and one of the world's largest models of Mekah's Masjid al-Haram. A large collection of Asian art, including Chinese and Indian art is also on display. 

Hopefully, in the future, charity programs like this can be carried out for the benefit of the Palestinian people.

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

8/1/2025: 3.05 p.m