calender for May-June 1999

Calender for May-June 1999

Members’ Night (Sat. 8 May 1999) — Slide Show/Talk on Karakarom Highway
Time: 8.00 pm (Come early to book a seat!)
Venue: YMCA Lecture Hall
Twenty years in construction, the Karakoram Highway (KKH) crosses from western China into Pakistan’s rugged north, via the 4,730 m. Khunjerab Pass, along a branch of the ancient network of trade routes called the Silk Route. Within reach of the KKH are some of the most mind-bending mountain scenery anywhere and, in the Karakoram, the highest concentration of lofty peaks and long glaciers in the world, some virtually at the edge of the road. The route was opened to travellers in 1986 and in 1995, a group of backpackers from Malaysia ventured across the route and also into east Russia and had a journey of their lives. One of them, Mr. Xavier Goh Khen Wah (Selangor branch) will share this thrilling experience through this most interesting talk/slide show (it attracted more than 150 members when he last presented it.)

Gua Kelawar, Sungai Siput North (Sunday 16 May 1999)
Time : 8.00 am
Coordinators: Chan Kok Kai
Meeting Place: In front of Parkson Ria, Ipoh Garden Plaza
This will be a half-day trip. Participants are expected to wear proper shoes and bring along water, food, spare clothes, a torch light and spare bulb and batteries. Arrange your own transport.

Endau-Rompin (23 – 27 May 1999)
Time & Start Venue: Call to confirm
Coordinator: Poon Kuan Yaow
This would be a 4 night 5-day trip not inclusive of travelling time which may take 6-7 hours. Contact the co-ordinator for further information on preparations after 8.00 pm.

Children Nature Camp (Saturday-Sunday 29-30 May 1999)
Time & Start Venue: 2.00 pm
Coordinator: Lee Yuat Wah, Leow Kon Fah
Meeting Place: In front of Chinese Temple, Papan
Children of members and non-members are welcome to participate in this fun with nature camp (only RM55.00 per child). Some bird-watching activities can be carried out if the weather is good.

Bird Race in Fraser Hill (Sat. – Sunday 12-13 June 1999)
Time & Start Venue: Call to confirm
Coordinator: Ooi Beng Yean
Please note the change in date from 5-6 June to 12-13 June. Those interested should contact the co-ordinator as rooms at the Gap Rest has to be booked early.

Kuala Kangsar Safari (Saturday – Sunday 3-4 July 1999)
Time & Start Venue: Call to confirm
Coordinator: Ooi Beng Yean
This overnight trip at Haji Shukarno’s place. Maximum 20 persons. Confim a place by payment.

Member’s Night (Saturday 19 June 1999) – Rafflesia Slide Show (8.00 pm YMCA)
Mr. Ng Chang Chai will talk on his many encounters with the world’s biggest flower in the wilds.

Gunung Yong Belar (Saturday-Sunday 26-27 June 1999)
Those interested should contact “Moon” Ong Boo Kuan

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