[RECAP] Malaysia Local Guides Exploring Cyberjaya & Putrajaya, 7 Jan 2018

[StephenAbraham]

[RECAP] Malaysia Local Guides Exploring Cyberjaya & Putrajaya, 7 Jan 2018

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Malaysia Local Guides explores Cyberjaya and Putrajaya, twin new-generation cities in Malaysia. Whilst tourists may be very familiar with Kuala Lumpur the capital of Malaysia, both the other cities are usually not too well known to visitors as they both are the "new generation" cities that were built for the new Malaysia. Cyberjaya being the first high-tech city for multi-national companies, and Putrajaya the administrative capital of Malaysia. Local Guides in Malaysia had planned this visit for some time now. This Sunday, we had a wonderful opportunity to visit here, and it's not too near to Kuala Lumpur, about 1 hour's drive.

This video is a 2-minute very short summary of our meet-up. Although, do take time to read through all the below to share in our experiences. 🙂

It was a Sunday, and traffic to the area wasn't too heavy. We all agreed to meet up in the Cyberjaya Lake Gardens. Google Maps Location (https://goo.gl/maps/vgiddNqmXxw). It was the first time for most of us to visit this place and over the weekends, families usually plan picnics here. We were enjoying our leisurely walk, appreciating the wonder of nature, green trees, beautiful lakes filled with fish and lotus plants, it was quite amazing. Many families were spending time with each other there.  (Below)

Malaysia Local Guides in Cyberjaya Lake Gardens

We also spent some time updating the gaps in Google Street View in the Cyberjaya Lake Gardens, complementing the current data set with close to 100 panorama shots.  (Below)

Malaysia Local Guides updating Street View for Cyberjaya Lake Gardens

We had then taken a short drive to the Raycer Powerhouse Go-Kart Circuit. Google Maps Location (https://goo.gl/maps/2h2qcsLyfUM2). We were just intriqued by the sport of racing around in tiny open air race cars. It was fun watching people race around for a bit of time.  (Below)

Malaysia Local Guides at Go-Kart Circuit

Then we had gone explore the Cyberjaya Community Club, and there-in, we tried a few rounds of hitting golf balls in the driving range. Google Maps Location (https://goo.gl/maps/n5ZhsyaA2dm). Again, this was the first time for most of us hitting a golf ball. The experience was very rewarding, and of course, most of the time, we missed the ball! Very good price of RM 11 (that's under USD 3) for 100 balls. We took our time to take in the experience and were just enjoying ourselves. We even had one of the staff teach us for free! It was amazing!  (Below)

Malaysia Local Guides Golfing for the first time!

After getting tired and hungry of some time hiting golf balls, we then had our snacks, drinks and cake, made by Steve. Local Guides colors and design. 🙂 

 (Below)

See our self-made Local Guides cake for snack!

We also spent some time updating the gaps in Google Street View in the Cyberjaya Community Club, complementing the current data set with close to 100 panorama shots. (Below)

Malaysia Local Guides updating Street View for Cyberjaya Community Club.

After some time shooting panoramas under the hot sun, we were done with mapping for the day. Time to cool off with some cold drinks. Headed for some nice ice tea at Al-Mehran Restaurant in Cyberjaya. Google Maps Location (https://goo.gl/maps/t5tP8RgkPX42)

Getting some cool tea at last, in a hot Sunday afternoon

Then comes our driving journey and capturing our experience in 360 video auto mode. We drove through the Jambatan Seri Wawasan Bridge of Putrajaya. Google Maps Location (https://goo.gl/maps/cCXqWNxuAay).  (360-video Below)

Then the long drive through towards the Prime Ministers office around Dataran Putra Circle. Google Maps Location (https://goo.gl/maps/8cxGQp9BQkD2)  (360-video Below)

Then another long drive through the main Ministry Road where many of the government ministries are location. Google Maps Location (https://goo.gl/maps/cSGUeF8oBzC2)  (360-video Below)

We also stopped by the Grand Putra Mosque. Google Maps Location (https://goo.gl/maps/wKAdWtC3xaU2)  (360-video Below)

Malaysia Local Guides visiting the Putra Mosque in Putrajaya

Wow, it was just such an amazing day. The above is just a summary, we just could not fit all the photos and videos into this Recap. Still have tons of 360 video to process. Thanks for reading until the end! Hope you enjoy our photos and videos in this post.

Event URL: https://maps.google.com/localguides/meetup/9a811eed45954fa0b398406a6e7571df
Our Google Photo Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rrd94IBMkFPW1IdF3

Tags: @Haseeb, @Atiq19, @Cweng, @AkmalB, @Shirni, @PavelSarwar, @Nabeel-Khan

I usually don't tag Google Moderators, but it was such an exiting day! @TraciC, @BellaWi, @JeslynL (hope you like our post!)

[StephenAbraham]

@ErmesT, @KarenVChin, @YK1001, @OSAMA, @BudionoS, @MahabubMunna, @LucioV, @Csaba, @DrShaunak, @Alam_Shaikh Sharing our joyful experience with everyone.. 🙂

[StephenAbraham]

@Sariga, @ibnAmeer, @Midhunhk, @MelbinM, @bijusreekumar, @Aneeshisac, @Hyderali, @Sudhi, @Gini, @ArunMuralidhar .. Let's do more fun stuff when we meet next, soon!

[Atiq19]

Thank you @StephenAbraham, @HaseebM and  @WongCheeWeng for arranging and participating in a venture to explore the twin cities. There is indeed plenty to explore. Cyberjaya is just two decades old city. However, it has emerged as a most lively and vibrant living and work place in such a short span of time... Cyberjaya is a living evidence of the work of "Great Malaysia"

[KarenVChin]

Wow @StephenAbraham, I am exhausted just reading and seeing all your photos and videos of your day at Cyberjaya & Putrajaya. Thanks for taking the time in writing, editing and uploading your thorough meet-up recap.

What I found fascinating is that there is no traffic or many people in your videos.  I know KL is full of cars and millions of people. Is it because these two new twin cities are new, no one lives there yet?

Cheers,

Karen

[StephenAbraham]

@KarenVChin Wow.. you managed! I was going to write that the first summary video was for TLDR (too long don't read) .. 🙂

Yes Kuala Lumpur is always congested, the 2 "new" cities of Cyberjaya and Putrajaya are about 1 hour away from Kuala Lumpur and in the weekend they are usually really quiet. Most of the driving video were taken in Putrajaya the capital administrative city where all the government ministries are, so on Sundays, usually very few people are there.

Thanks for taking time to read.. and to reply! 🙂 

[MelbinM]

Great to see your videos @StephenAbraham.

Yesterday after watching the two minute video, I was about to ask, 'Was that a mosque ?' 🤔 The confusion is cleared from today's videos. 😄

Thanks for sharing. Hope we can meet soon !

[ShafiulB]

@StephenAbraham Its amazing to see you guys passed a great time. 

Your first Video and Local Guides logo cake  making video impressed me a lot.

This is how a local guide passed his time in meet-up and explore the world.  

Keep exploring...

Happy Guiding!!!

[StephenAbraham]

@ShafiulB Thanks.. the videos in the post above are part of my 3 or 4 separate channels, if any interest, you can check out the other videos in the different channel.. one channel for 360VR tours. one channel for cooking, one channel for just video stuff.. and some others. . 🙂

[JeslynL]

@StephenAbraham The colour for the Local Guides logo on your cake is so — as what they say — ON POINT!