VISITING GALERI AURA ISLAM IN ANJUNG MYDIN

24th JANUARY 2026 ~ This was an impromptu decision to get into an exhibition at Anjung Mydin. Thank God, my friend, Mr. Redzuan, agreed to join me once I spotted the mini gallery called "Galeri Aura Islam" [TRANSLATE: Islamic Vibe Gallery].

There were a busload of school students when we arrived. The group was accompanied by a guide in the gallery.

This gallery showcased more than 300 authentic artifacts of Islamic civilization. I had once went to see the same exhibition in 2019 in Persada Johor but that time it was free if I am not mistaken. [READ HERE]

If you are around Iskandar Puteri area, this could be an option for an educational activity especially when there are not many museums you can find in Johor Bahru. The entrance ticket for an adult is RM30.

That was our first educational trip together, other than the regular trips to the malls and eating places. I am glad my friend enjoyed the short visit and I could take him to other museum next time.

VISITING SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ ROYAL GALLERY IN KLANG

29TH SEPTEMBER 2023 ~ I was actually still recuperating from fever I had the week before but still I did not to be cooped up in my hotel room doing nothing. With the quick help from Google, I decided to visit Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery. I thought the place was in Shah Alam, and even the Grab driver was surprised to discover this place was actually in Klang.

There were just a few visitors when I was there. The buildings housed items which belonged or related to the Sultan of Selangor. Unfortunately, cameras were not allowed inside all the galleries so I had to be satisfied with the photos of the buildings.

[NOTE: One could actually write an application letter to get permission to take photos in the gallery]

The whole tour took about an hour and I was lucky when one museum staff accompanied me and became my personal guide when I was there.

The other interesting attraction would be the Palace which is opened to public 3 days a week. However, in order to visit the palace, the prerequisite is to visit the gallery first. Now I already what to do when I am back next time.

WHEN THE FIRE STATION BECOMES A TOURIST ATTRACTION

  17th DECEMBER 2022   ~  The red and white building would be something hard to miss when one was walking on the touristy area of Georgetown. The colonial architecture itself made Lebuh Pantai Fire Station unique. Established in 1908, this could be one historical site of the city.

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. I accidentally saw there was this mini gallery at one side of the building which showcased some items related to the fire brigade and also the history of the fire station.

I was not the only one at the Fire Station at that time. There were a few other visitors but I spent longer time. I once was the teacher adviser of Kadet Bomba [Fire Brigade Cadet] in school so there were many things I could relate. It was a brilliant idea to get people to visit the fire station for them to know more about the department and the people working there.