Gold is a chemical element and an atomic number of 79, with symbol Au/Aurum. Known as one of the coinage metals and has served as a symbol of wealth and a store of value throughout history, provided a basis for monetary policies and It also has been linked to a variety of symbolisms and ideologies.

Aside of its gold also being use for medicine. Gold alloys are used in restorative dentistry, especially in tooth restorations, such as crowns and permanent bridges. slight malleability facilitates the creation of a superior molar mating surface with other teeth and produces results that are generally more satisfactory than those produced by the creation of porcelain crowns.

As we all know Gold equal to “barometer of fear.” When people are worrying the economy – they turn to gold and, Gold has the remarkable ability to store value in both deflationary and inflationary times, gold is an insurance policy against economic uncertainty.
IF you already decide to invest your money in gold, you must know the stability of gold prices, you can check it online of how the chart history of gold price, wheater it’s increase or decrease from time to time.  Few company online that selling gold provide live spot gold Prices, so you can make sure before doing transaction of buying gold bullion.

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Terengganu. This is one of 13 countries in Malaysia who broke 3S tropical travel: Sea, sun, sex. Without selling sex, it turns out beautiful beaches managed to capture tourists Terengganu. South China Sea, the wealth of this country tourism is nature and culture. Nature speaks about the beauty of the beach, sea, and the wealth of tropical forests. Culture will be related to the civilization of a kingdom that breathed Muslim Malays.

So, a trip to Terengganu really become a vehicle for relaxation. There are small islands of white sand, full of flowers and ornamental fish reef, which makes the mind calm. We can choose such Termination Islands. Or, go Redang Island, Paku Besar, and Cotton. Coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the country was no less rich, with a reach spanning 224 kilometers and facing the South China Sea deep and blue.

If you want to see the remains of Vietnamese boat people, visit Bidong Island. Everything is within an hour or two visits only. In fact we can land directly on Redang Island by plane from Singapore. With a calm character, Terengganu is an important target mature travelers.

In Terengganu, travelers can choose according to the taste of the island. They usually are people who love nature. They fill the activities with swimming, diving, seeing coral flowers and ornamental fish, then back to the beach and read books.

But, that does not mean this country was never boisterous. Once a year, host Terengganu Monsoon Cup, the championship of the world-level sailboat. As the show progresses, the two million pairs of eyes all over the world participated watched through the glass screen, so Malaysia is not only identical to the F1 race in Sepang, but also racing sailboat.

Two boys from this country even be a champion in a similar race in Europe. There is a story, this name comes from the word immigrant who saw bright lights of the rainbow,”Light-and-so.”However, Chinese historians called Coo Cu Fei recorded in 1178 that the country had been under the rule of Srivijaya, the name of Teng-yes – nu.

The first record of this country is still stored in a slate or stone inscribed by their terms – which is in Kuala Beaver. This is the oldest written evidence of the country, containing the implementation of Islamic laws. inscribed stone in 1303 AD and rediscovered in 1902 by Ghulam Hussein Sheikh al-Bukhari. Writing on this stone using a sentence Jawi, Arabic letters but Malays. Until now, Stone remains a symbol inscribed Terengganu. Islamic joints apply.

Interior area is 12,955 square km beribukotakan Kuala Terengganu. Quiet capital city, with a population less than half a million. Negeri Terengganu overall population was only 1 million inhabitants. But, this is a rich country because it is the largest oil producer in Malaysia. Until three years ago, Terengganu is a backward”country”in Malaysia. Political battle between PAS and UMNO is very hard and hurt more people. Education neglected.

The last three years, to capture the voters and to make amends in the past, local governments as UMNO Terengganu bombarded with various megaproyek. The teachers were sent to study abroad. Children from kindergarten taught English and khatam Qur’an. Modernized airport. We have only received seven planes a day from Kuala Lumpur. Starting next year, became an international airport can be large-sized aircraft landed the Boeing 747 and Airbus A340.

Most travelers come from Singapore, the state-city residents miss the natural atmosphere. In addition, Terengganu also became the target travelers from Germany, England, Holland, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, and Japanese. From Indonesia? There are no records.

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Not only Kuala Lumpur or Penang, Johor Bahru is still there that will soon open his hand wide to the tourists. Malaysia is fairly intense enough to menyerukun progress in the economic field as well as tourism. And Johor Bahru, the second largest city in Malaysia, is currently also preparing a series of developments following the for siblings who are more popular, namely Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

Inch from Singapore

Curious to travel abroad but do not want to stay away from Indonesia? Try to go to Johor Bahru. If traced from its history, turned out to Johor Bahru have enough kinship closely with Indonesia. And today, business opportunities in Johor Bahru was the more prospective. This is what became one of the reasons AirAsia opens new routes Palembang-Johor Bahru and the end of August. Following a new route from Jakarta to Johor Bahru, which was opened last September. The inauguration of this new route made by Dato ‘Haji Abdul Ghani bin Othman as the Chief Minister of Johor and Dato’ Tony Fernandes as Group Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia.

As the only Low Cost Airline in Indonesia which is committed to provide cheap but quality flights, AirAsia is not half-hearted giving promo price is “tilted” to Palembang-Johor route, starting from Rp. 29,999 .-! Distance traveled to reach Senai International Airport in Johor from Palembang was comparatively quite short, less than an hour. From here you can directly toward the center of the city of Johor by bus or taxi ride.

Currently, various entertainment facilities were being prepared. Besides already has several tourist attractions, the plan also will be built circuit and rally the international stage Disneyland! According to Dato ‘Tony Fernandes, AirAsia’s opening of the new route is also expected to be a means penghubune southern Malaysia.

The plan, AirAsia center in Johor Bahru will serve 84 flights each week. Starting from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Miri, Sibu, Tawau, Sandakan, Palembang, Jakarta and Macau.

Another plus is also owned by the city because it was only “an inch” from Singapore! If you want to cross to Singapore from Johor by using express buses plus immigration inspection, you only need about an hour. Cost is very cheap, about RM 3.5! For accommodations, luxury hotels in Johor is offering a lower price than the hotels in Singapore. No wonder if Johor Bahru is also projected to be a transit city for tourists who want to visit Singapore. Well … news of interest to the shopaholic, is not it?

From Palace To The Drag

At present, Johor Bahru is still looks like a small town on the outskirts of the new “stretched”. Visible from some development along the road. Tourist objects that can be enjoyed on the Johor itself is not so much. But for a short trip, you can visit the Royal Palace, palace of Sultan of displaying various collections of state souvenirs, such as crystal chair only one in the world. Unfortunately, here you are prohibited to take pictures.

Other places can be visited was the Mosque of Abu Bakr. Dome of this mosque is quite unique, like Raya Mosque in Medan. Although it looks simple building, once the process of building this mosque roof using egg white as a plaster material, similar to the Great Mosque in Pelalawan Tanjung Pinang. In addition, the pulpit was carved on the front of the mosque, a unique look for imported directly from Turkey.

For the food business, you do not need to worry because the taste of Malays were still dominates, although many are already mixed with the taste of India and China. You can try Nasi Lemak (in Indonesia called Rice Uduk popular), grind down and Roti Roti Tissue with curry, Johor Laksa, Asam Pedas Ikan Pari or Ox Tail Soup Fried with gravy. And of course can not miss sipping a glass of a typical Malaysian, is a sweet tea Drag and delicious as the cover of your short journey to Johor Bahru.

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Old Palace Series outside the iron fence surrounding the area Waiting Series, palace buildings distinctive Minangkabau architecture looks elegant stand, the elegance that emanated from art taste so high. Palace which now serves as the museum was storing a million stories and sacrifices of the sovereign people with a drop of blood and sweat to maintain the dignity of the nation from colonial domination.

Waiting for the Old Palace Series, so a beautiful palace. Waiting series itself is a region in the middle of the hill where the shell Old Castle Waiting series was. The name “series waiting” comes from a story of people coming from the region of Minang Payakumbuh to Negeri Sembilan, led by Datuk White.

That said, Datuk kanuragan White has a high level of knowledge. One time, he found traces of a dragon which is believed to give good luck. He followed and traced the dragon. A few moments later he found three trees with the position of rice as people sit waiting for something. So then the White Datuk area called “Rice Waiting”. However, the party leader after changing the name “rice” with “series” in accordance with the name of his wife. So the name was changed to “Series Waiting”.

Old Palace Series Palace  establishment Waiting Long series can not be separated from the tidal relationship between the Kingdom of Negeri Sembilan by the British colonizers. In the year 1875, in a battle known as Ujong River War, British troops burned down the Palace Restored, Negeri Sembilan palace first. Twenty-seven years later, in 1902, the Most Generous Lord of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhammad Shah Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Antah (Sultan of Negeri Sembilan to VII, came to power in 1888 to 1933), appointed two architects, Kahar and Taib, lead the development of a new palace in the former Palace Restored land.

Development of the Old Castle Waiting series took six years. Beginning in 1902 and completed in 1908. Like a hero of the nation, Kahar and Taib’s name is always recorded in various writings about the history of Negeri Sembilan royal journey. Imagine, the construction of the palace took place in the middle of the strength of the British colonial domination, that stance became a symbol of royal existence in the middle of the colonial domination of government power. So, when construction of the palace was finished, they get an honorary degree from the Emperor as Commander Dato `Sutan.

In 1931, the Old Castle Waiting series no longer be the center of government and official residence of the sultan, because it is already inadequate. Decades old palace was left empty, only occasionally used as a place mengadap ceremony (a ceremony, held overlooking the sultan once every three years in Negeri Sembilan). In the year 1959 until 1964, Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Sembilan use it as building the High School of Religion.

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Cool atmosphere enveloped the visitors, especially in the time it was still early. Green park area stretching thousands of trees and lush blend harmoniously in one area of the Old Castle Waiting series. From a distance, the beauty and elegance of natural scenery as the court called anyone to approach him. The closer the foot stepping toward the palace, the more subtle beauty. And, after standing right in front of him, was remarkable. The touch of his hand Kahar and Taib are still `voodoo` the visitors to quickly blurted out “really beautiful”.

Standing in the middle of the green expanse of mountains, the Old Castle Waiting series appear with distinctive Minangkabau architecture fascinating. The entire building material is wood choices made from the forest around. The wood trim was made using a particular technique without any one iron nail attached.

From the outside we can see the palace pillars 99. The number 99 symbolizes the number of fighters from various badgers (clan) in Negeri Sembilan as against invaders. The pillars were made of wood known CENGAL hard, and carved with floral motifs, the verses of the Qur’aan, and abstract lines. Color combinations produce taste of high art.

Old Palace MenantiIstana Series has four levels. The first level is called Balai Rong Seri, the space where the sultan used to entertain his guests. Heritage objects kingdom, like a throne, bed, table and chairs, and a few heirloom look neat as usual. Some rooms decorated with colored fabrics yellow, the color symbolizing the authority of the Malays and the height of character. Window and door hangings, bed sheets and pillowcases, all yellow.

Meanwhile, the room is tucked into the front hall by the sovereign authorities of the kingdom. Several human doll dress Melayu placed sitting cross-legged position to explain to visitors and ethical manner during deliberations.

Unlike the first floor, heritage objects on the second floor of the palace was not complete. There are only a few beds and chairs, and photographs of the sovereign and courtiers attached to the walls in the living room. To achieve the third and fourth floors, visitors must climb a fairly steep stairs. Need to be careful when mounted, because in addition to steep some of the steps seemed to be fragile. The third floor is the family room. On this floor, once the sultan to rest, gather, and chatted with his family. But now the size of the room approximately 5×5 m was empty. Like the third floor, fourth floor called “the mountain” is also empty.

By standing at the window floor “level of the mountain”, lead-free eyes in all directions. Green mountains, thick forests, houses, and community activities is obvious from this tiny space. There is no fortress or a high fence blocking the view. A fact which indicates the closeness and mutual trust between the leader and his people, so they blend into one. Elements of humanity in the development of the Old Castle Waiting series reveal that an emperor can be seen, seen, even touched by anyone. Waiting Series Old Palace in the City Series Waiting, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.

Old Palace Series MenantiJika you are in Kuala Lumpur and was about to travel to Negeri Sembilan, can use public bus from Pudu Raya terminal, or rent a car. The distance between Kuala Lumpur to Seremban town, capital of Negeri Sembilan, about 40 km. Traffic and road conditions between the two cities is very good, so you can enjoy a comfortable journey. Arriving in Seremban, the journey continues towards Waiting series with a gap of about 13 km through mountain roads winding.

Every visitor is free of charge, simply fill out the guest book and write your name, origin, regional / state, home offices, and signature.

Race Palace in Waiting areas are small shops selling souvenirs and historical books Negeri Sembilan Kingdom. There are no hawkers who will pursue or follow you wherever you go. Safe and comfortable. Parking lot was safe, spacious, again for free. For those who want to pray, available surau in the backyard palace.

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In Kuala Lumpur we can still find some of the British colonial heritage buildings are still intact, one of them is the railway station (old kuala lumpur railway station) is located at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin this. The station was founded in 1910 by an English architect named Arthur Benison Hubback.

He also designed several ancient buildings in Kuala Lumpur such as the Sultan Abdul Samad building and the Masjid Jamek. Design architect he makes always refers to the Moorish architecture style, a genre of popular Islamic architecture in North Africa, Spain and Portugal in the year 711 s / d 1492. If you’ve been to these countries you will certainly feel the deja vu when seeing the buildings architectural value in Kuala Lumpur, especially in Putrajaya.

Since 2001 the main function of the train station was finally replaced by the Kuala Lumpur Sentral station to the more modern and compact. Now there is only one train, the KTM Commuter is still using this station. There’s also a railway museum, you can see it for free, but because the quiet visitors in the museum finally leave untreated. Just across the street from the building you will find a beautiful building architecture as well, which is building the railway company owned the land wither Berhad.

At the station there is an old hotel called The Heritage Station Hotel. You want to try  there? Please check room rates on his website. To go to here you should use a taxi, tell the taxi driver to go to the old railway station at Hishamuddin. You can also use the Putra LRT and stop but from there you must walk quite far. If you come here you might as well to the State Mosque, just opposite the train station.

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