Kampung Pelegong Homestay

Get away from it all and return to the serenity of life in a traditional Malay village under the Pelegong Homestay programme in Negeri Sembilan. Here, you will be able to enjoy the warm hospitality of your host family and be a part of the household by joining them in their daily activities.
Wake up to the authenticity of 'kampung' life. Listen to the sounds of cockerels greeting a new day, breathe in the crisp fresh air and look forward to the simple pleasures of life -- collect your own eggs from the coop, learn to tap a rubber tree, enjoy an icy cold dip in the nearby river before trying your hand at fishing or baking delicious Malay cakes.
The adventure in store also allows you to discover the origins of the village and the rich history it holds. Appreciate the many cottage industries and the fine products manufactured here. Marvel at the nimble fingers of Pak Adol the rattan weaver, and be awed by the creative men and women whose skilled hands make the finest handicrafts.
If you are the outdoor type, you'll enjoy a good trek into the lush rainforest and discover cascading waterfalls and crystal clear streams. Then, come back to the gentle hands of a traditional masseur or masseuse to soothe all aches away.

How to get there
By Road

Kampong Pelegong is connected by an excellent network of highways. Easily accessible, the village is located a mere 15km from Seremban, 30km from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and 55km from Kuala Lumpur, the country's capital city.

By Train

If you prefer an alternative travel mode, take the Komuter train which services the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban route and get off at Tiroi. Kampung Pelegong is located 2km from here. You can arrange for your hosts to pick you up from here.

Who to contact
For more information and enquiries, please contact: Encik Badrul Hisham. Tel: +606 791 1044. Handphone No: +6012 611 6476

Key Tips
The best way to get the most out of your homestay is to learn some basic Malay words. It's the perfect way to bond with the villagers...

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Wayang Kulit - New Beats

Wayang kulit never looked this cool. At the recent two-night performances by Kumpulan Seri Asun Kedah, its tok dalang (or master puppeteer) Pak Majid sang songs that included Shaggy's Mr Boombastic. He used English words in the dialogue spoken by the characters and made references to the current fad in technology (SMS) and popular culture.
Held at Laman Cempaka, the open-air wooden stage located within the Istana Budaya compound in Kuala Lumpur. Some in audience had just visited the Eye on Malaysia ferris wheel a few metres away. Lured by the haunting sounds of the serunai, they made a diversion into the compound.
The group, formed in 1973 by Pak Majid's father, had performed abroad in Australia, Germany, Italy, France and other countries where the stories told were infused with modern references to appeal to audiences. For two nights at the venue, Pak Majid kept his audience entertained with fantasy / adventure tales that touched on dignity, family betrayal and self-redemption. The stories included The Magic Stick and The Disobedient Son.
All shows are held at Laman Cempaka, Istana Budaya compound, begin at 8.30pm and are free. For more information, visit their website www.istanabudaya.gov.my or call +603-4026 5553

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Qing Ming - show respect to the departed

In conjunction with Qing Ming, Chinese in Penang will go to their depart graveyard to buy the 'gift' for their departed to use in their world. Zip-up jackets, embroidered cheongsams, suits and nyonya attire - these days, the choices of 'paper gifts' for the departed now a day.

In Georgetown, some shops selling prayer paraphernalia and also offering various types of paper footwear, ranging from clogs, high-heels to lace-up short shoes. Some of these clothes are made from high quality fabric-feel thick papers. The latest products are even fitted with real shoe laces and zips. Also available in the shops are paper mahjong sets, dice, playing card, hadphones, computers and a mini motorcycle complete with a helmet. There were also food and beverages, such as titbits, soft drinks, canned food and the 'expensive' abalone, bird nest and shark's fin.

This year, the festival falls on this coming 5 April. The Chinese usually visit the graveyard 10 days before and after Qing Ming. It is a way for filial Chinese to show their respect to their departed ancestors.

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Top 10 - Praises & Complaints on Malaysia

May be you will be wondering why I post top 10 complaints on Malaysia in my blog which writing on why must visit Malaysia. Well! I want to be transparent to all my readers. There are some weaknesses in Malaysia that my readers need to expect. Not every country is prefect right? Now, here goes the list:

Top 10 Praises:

1. Friendly Malaysians
2. Multiracial experience
3. Beautiful landscaping in major cities
4. Greeney in the outskirts
5. Hawker food
6. Easy oral communication
7. Wealth of culture
8. Shopping
9. Competitive prices
10. Eco-tourism

Top 10 Complaints:

1. Dirty toilet
2. Taxi services
3. Security - pickpockets
4. Beggars
5. Over-priced souvenirs
6. Ill-informed coach drivers
7. Cleanliness
8. Weather
9. Lack of heritage tours
10. Nighlife lacking outside the major cities

Since you guys are aware of all these complaints, please take the necessary precautions to avoid such incident to happen. If such unavoidable, please accept my apology as the citizen of Malaysia. Our government is working hard to improve tourism industry in this country.

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