THE TWO MOSQUES VISITED IN KLUANG AND KULAI

   7th JUNE 2024    ~ During our outing trip to Kluang, we had to stop twice at the mosques. The first one was Masjid Bandar Kluang [TRANSLATE: Kluang Town Mosque] for our Friday Prayer.

ablution area

There were not many people at the mosque that afternoon. I think the building was not located at a residential area. There were still many empty spaces before the start of the prayer.

There was also no traffic congestion on the road outside the mosque.

The next mosque was Masjid Firdaus in Kampung Ayer Manis, Kulai. We stopped for our Asar prayer, another day prayer for the Muslims. Located just by the road side, travelers could access the building easily.

It was just a small mosque for the Muslim community in the village.

It would be easier if I were to go back to these two districts next time as it would be important to have some ideas where I could stop for my prayers.

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RECCEING TALULA HILL IN KLUANG

   7th JUNE 2024    ~ After the breakfast at Kluang Railway Coffee and the Friday Prayer at Kluang Town Mosque, the next stop was Talula Hill Farm Resort. This should be the latest retreat spot in Kluang and not many people know about this place yet.

This should be a hill resort which was not that hilly, located in a palm oil plantation. We first saw the modern cafe and the reception office once we arrived.

Only guests would have the access to the accommodation area down the hill, either by driving there or by taking the ride on the buggy.

We could also see a small lake on the lower ground which should offer water activities like canoeing.

You have to be here at the right time - depending on the weather, temperature and sunlight , to be able to take beautiful photos. Photo-editing skills would help a lot.

We then made our way out of the place, to the less hilly part of the country.

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HOTEL REVIEW: STARZ HOTEL, KLUANG

This is the hotel I stayed for one night in Kluang. If you are looking for a place to put up a night (or more), this place is highly recommended. It is new and the room is very clean. The price is reasonable (read: quite cheap) and guests are provided with toiletries set, which is very unexpected. The staff were friendly and could speak good English. And the most important news, it has free wi-fi.

I chose the tatami bed, which is like a Japanese bed that should spread on the floor. However, it looked and felt like an ordinary bed, except it was not as high as a normal bed, and I am not complaining. 

I will not hesitate to stay at Starz Hotel again.

BLOGGING FROM KLUANG

We are here now in Kluang for another training session for state level, this time at SMK Sri Intan. The whole thing lasts for 2 days so a few of us from Johor Bahru group decide to put up a night here.

session in progress

As the saying goes: all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, so we have to keep us entertained - by eating. When in Kluang, eat like the Kluang people do, so we visited the Kluang Railway Coffee Shop, once for tea yesterday afternoon and the second time for breakfast this morning.

tea time

toasts and "pau" (dumplings)

the Kluang roundabout

dinner time

after dinner, coffee for supper

breakfast

nasi lemak with chicken rendang and a different kind of toast

my personal favourites

Once this is over, we will have to train the other teachers at district level. It is a very short and pleasant getaway from school to be with friends to gossip. But all good things must come to and end, too soon. *sigh* And we have to be ready to start work again tomorrow. *double sigh*