Raleigh - Youth development through Adventure, Community & Environmental projects.

Expedition 12A Has Gone to the Land Below the Wind

2012-01-30T00:03:00.005+08:00

It is the new year and a new start for Raleigh KL in general. A new batch of venturers has left for the first expedition of 2012, aptly coded 12A. 12A will be an adventurous and inspiring experience for all of them. There are 9 venturers in total coming from the K.L. side. Have you all wondered what do they do at expedition?This time around, Borneo Expedition 12A will be building a kindergarten

February Monthly Meet: Construction for a Cause

2012-01-20T13:19:00.002+08:00

A quick overview of the project: this centre for Orang Asal (OA) children is being run by a semi-retired couple. It works something like a boarding school. The children are from various kampungs around Malaysia with parental consent and endorsement of the local native leaders. The purpose of the school is to provide basic primary education i.e. reading and writing for OA kids. In addition,

A short hike to Sungai Chilling waterfalls

2012-01-19T17:48:00.000+08:00

7.30am: A clear grayish-blue sky overlooked the skycrapers surrounding KL Sentral departure entrance. That was where participants gathered for headcount before departing to destination, the Sungai Chiling waterfalls in Kuala Kubu Baru. 8.00am: After registration, everyone hopped into the assigned car and set off. 9.00am: Within an hour or so, the convoy reached the welcoming arch of Sungai

January Monthly Meet at Sungai Chilling Waterfall

2011-12-29T15:43:00.001+08:00

Sungai Chilling, a spectacular getaway for nature-loving weekenders Cascading waters from lofty heights towering over a bed of sand grain, chilling winds chiming in the evergreen forest floors, Sungai Chilling waterfalls is truly a spectacular sight to behold. Nestled ...among the confluence of mountains is the growingly popular weekend camping and picnicking site, Sanctuari Ikan Sungai

Introduction Weekend Camp Dec 2011 is here and registration is now OPEN!

2011-11-24T18:50:00.000+08:00

Ever fancied a life of adventure, discovery and excitement? Join a hundred strangers. Walk a hundred miles. With no change of socks. To sleep with bugs and bathe in streams. Would you give up the comforts of home in pursuit of a crazy dream? Previous Raleigh International projects include building gravity feeds to supply fresh water to villages, building houses, schools, bridges and

December Monthly Meet - Sun burned for a cause

2011-11-23T18:29:00.000+08:00

It was a very extraordinary sunny day. Extraordinary because it’s the raining season but the weather was unexpectedly sunny without a breeze. 22 dedicated volunteers gathered at the Sungai Buloh’s KTM station in the early morning. 5 drivers had to drive very carefully through an adventurous distance of muddy and bumpy road to enter the Furry Friends Farm from the main road. When we reached

Updates on Expedition 11K

2011-11-22T08:49:00.000+08:00

Good day, Do you know how long is a phase on expedition? In this case, it has been two phases down and now the Borneo Venturers are on changeover day. After this changeover they will be heading into their third and final phase. In the midst of the hot and humid tropical rainforest, the Venturers work tirelessly to impact the community and the surroundings in Sabah. Shen Wah is the latest

Monthly Meet Strikes Again

2011-11-21T15:56:00.000+08:00

Monthly Meet strikes again and for the month of November, Raleigh heads to Bukit Kala Gombak Orang Asal Village for our basic jungle skills sharing trek. A crowd of 31 participants braved the early 7.30a.m Saturday morning to gather at our meeting point at Gombak Putra LRT station to begin the meet. Despite the overcast weather, that did not deter the spirit and excitement of our participants to

Basic First Aid & CPR Course by Malaysian Red Crescent (3 Days Course)

2011-11-19T10:21:00.001+08:00

When everyone is enjoying their Raya Haji holidays, a bunch of Raleigh KL members decided not to waste their holidays by taking up First Aid course instead. We would really like to thanks those that came all the way from Johore to join this course especially our Muslim friends that sacrificed their Raya Haji to be there with us. We started our first day of training in the early morning.

Raleigh KL December Monthly Meet - Furry Friends Farm wants nobody but YOU

2011-11-15T15:13:00.000+08:00

Furry Friends Farm, located in Kundang, Selangor, is an animal sanctuary for rescued stray dogs, puppies, cats and kittens and other companion (pet) animals that are abandoned, neglected or abused by irresponsible owners. All rescued stray dogs/cats will be given immediate medical attention, vaccinated, de-wormed, with heartworm prevention and neutered/spayed. Furry Friends Farm has a big

Blindfolded Marathon

2011-11-02T23:39:00.004+08:00

One Man. . . 26.2 Miles. . . Total Darkness An Incredible Feat with an Exceptional Cause On 20th November 2011 during the Penang Bridge International Marathon, a man named Tim will be in one of the most amazing run of his life. ---A Blindfolded Marathon--- He'll be running 42.195km, for about 6 hours, all for a good cause. The charity event is to fundraise for

Raleigh KL November Monthly Meet - Bukit Kala

2011-10-31T17:15:00.000+08:00

Tired of the urban jungle and want to venture out for the weekend? By all means, come join our monthly meet this month at Bukit Kala. Bear in mind that in a real jungle, it can be adventures but make no mistakes because its beauty can be appealing and dangerous as well. Getting lost could cost you your life. Thus, this monthly meet will include, fun, adventure but also sharing of jungle

11K Venturers have settled in!

2011-10-21T00:53:00.010+08:00

Hi all, I know you have not heard from me in a while. Those who have just joined us, I'm the expedition officer for this term and my name is Loo Shen Quang. Cutting to the chase, I'm here to let you know about the latest venturers have been for 2 weeks surviving in the rainforest of Borneo. After a couple months of fundraising and many sleepless nights trying to pack their things into their

Basic First Aid & CPR Course by Malaysian Red Crescent (3 Days Course)

2011-10-09T22:53:00.001+08:00

INTRODUCTION Basic First Aid aims to give a more comprehensive coverage on the understanding and practical guidance as well as the theoretical aspects of first aid to the Volunteers and the public based on the concept of prevention .It is important that individuals know Basic First Aid and CPR to become a certified First Aide to use the knowledge in giving assistance, saving the lives of

IW Dec 2011 is BACK!!!! Staff Registration

2011-10-08T18:16:00.000+08:00

Ladies and Gents !! Listen Up !! The long awaited IW DEC 2011 is here once again !!! Previously we had a great GREAAAT time.... But then...was it enough ?? No way!!! This round we are going to make it even more happening !!! Now officially recruiting staff for the upcoming IW. For those who have been supporting us, welcome back !!! Nevertheless, for those who missed the chance or those

Bravo! You managed to squeeze through the cracks!

2011-10-07T18:39:00.000+08:00

October Monthly Meet was a very highly anticipated monthly meet with more than 50 attendances because this time we were exploring the Dark Cave of Batu Caves. The seats were taken up within a week and many more people were positioned at the waiting list for this adventurous trip. We would like to assure those in waiting list who could not make it in the 50 Raleigh will make another one in the

Raleigh KL October Monthly Meet - Dark Cave Adventure Tour

2011-09-14T00:42:00.001+08:00

Caving is a recreational activity of exploring wild cave systems. This activity is fascinated by both extreme sport lovers and nature lovers because not only caving involves challenging physical activities such as climbing, crawling and rappelling but it also enables nature lovers to indulge in the ecosystems of cave wildlife.Dark Cave of Batu Caves is a place of rich scientific and

A Day at Paya Indah Wetland

2011-09-14T00:13:00.006+08:00

Tree Planting It was a fascinating day for the Raleigh-ians in the September Monthly Meet, having the chance to indulge with nature. Despite the rain early in the morning, it stopped seconds before the activities started. What was once nothing but an abandoned tin mining area, it is hard to believe that now it’s the playground for the birds and the bees, and various animals. This is

Sept Monthly Meet - Let us be Green and be Planting

2011-08-25T21:08:00.032+08:00

September monthly meet - paya indah wetland It's September, folks! So with Hari Raya and the Mooncake festival looming, I believe it's time for choruses of "Balik Kampung" to ring out. For those unfortunate souls who can only hang on to their telephone cords with tear-filled eyes, fret not! Join us for a fun-filled day in our September MM, with hippos, crocs and pelicans. You'll get to GET OUT

Final Expedition Update for 11D

2011-08-25T21:07:00.000+08:00

Hola, To all those that are still following the antics of Expedition 11D, it is coming to an end for them. I'm sure they must have had some great fun the past few months. Coming back tanner, darker and maybe taller, they will also be filled with pride of what they have done and accomplished not only with the community and the environment around them but also with themselves. To take yourself

Waterfall clean-up and meeting the community!

2011-08-25T18:57:00.020+08:00

On the August Monthly Meet, we have a chance to meet Orang Asal (indigenous people) in person, talk to them, and understand their culture. The small Semai community stays in the laid back hills of Gombak. The highlight of the visit to Orang Asal was the special musical performance By Encik Rahman, he holds a “Pensol” (flute), and blows out music via NOSE. Besides enjoying the environment and

Sponsor me for RALEIGH INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITION AUTUMN 2011

2011-08-24T04:23:00.007+08:00

Hi all, Greetings from Zhimin! I am finally going to start my meaningful and adventurous journey by volunteering on a Raleigh International expedition to Sabah! I will be spending 10weeks of my lifetime in remote areas in Sabah, involving myself into community and environmental projects like building kindergarten for children, gravity water feed system, and infrastructure which will benefit the

August Monthly Meet Raleigh for Orang Asal – Making a Difference in OUR Community!

2011-08-04T17:05:00.005+08:00

The Orang Asal are the indigenous people of Malaysia. The term is Malay for "Original People" and more commonly referred to as the Orang Asli. Although development has overwhelmed the City of Kuala Lumpur over the last two decades, there still lives a small communal group of Orang Asal in the laid back hills of Gombak! Raleigh, as a part of this community and nation, wants to make a difference!

11D Expedition Update Part 2

2011-08-02T00:31:00.023+08:00

Good day to all.Aren't you all waiting with baited breath for some expedition updates? Well, I know some of you are. And some of you will be thinking this guy again! No fret. This will be short and simple, as always.More pictures this time. (Pictures taken from raleighborneo.blogspot.com and respective credits to the photographers)A happy Yoke Yuen Chew(Yoke Yuen Chew will be heading to Danum

Raleigh Shanghai Conference 2011

2011-07-19T01:36:00.009+08:00

A message from Raleigh China: On behalf of 1/5 of the world's population, we welcome you to Raleigh Shanghai Conference 2011 Date: Sept 10-11, 2011 Conference Venue: The Peninsular Shanghai Shanghai 200002 People's Republic of China Tel: (86-21) 2327 2888 Recommended accommodation: Shanghai Captain Youth Hostel (Five-minute walk to conference venue, with discounted rates of 60RMB per night/

Monthly Meet Survey

2011-07-10T23:35:00.006+08:00

Expedition 11D Sailed Off Into the Land Below The Wind

2011-07-10T01:46:00.002+08:00

Good day!Before the venturers left were asked to give their pre-expedition feelings for their upcoming expedition. Some were nervous and some excited but all will embark on the same journey many venturers have before them. They have been training and packing and buying all those that are necessary for their expedition in Borneo for 10 weeks. They are 3 weeks into within their expedition phase and

We have SAGA-ed @ July Monthy Meet

2011-07-09T17:53:00.016+08:00

While most of the Malaysian are still having their sweet sweet dream, I have been rolling out to meet with my Raleigh-ian family and hoping to see a couple of new faces in this monthly meet.When I reached to the Cempaka LRT station, I was surprise and happy to see a mix of old and new faces in the Raleigh Crowd. Cheer and joy where sharing among each other. Updates were made between the

Update on July Monthly Meet @ Saga Hill

2011-06-28T12:42:00.003+08:00

The July Month Meet: A Hike at Saga Hill is happening this coming Saturday!Here is a little update: Please kindly register yourself before 30th June 2011 (Thursday), 11.59p.m. to help us plan logistics better.Kindly refer HERE for event details.Click HERE to register!See you all there!

July Monthly Meet @ Saga Hill

2011-06-19T22:37:00.006+08:00

How long have you stay away from touching the softy ground instead of hard cement floor?How long have you stay away from seeing the green forest instead of dully wall?How long have you stay away from getting your muscle pain instead of belly lay?Can’t remember? Then you should totally move out from the comfort zone and be an early bird for a day to join us in SAGA HILL HIKING!!!!!OK…. A short yet

Know your candidates

2011-06-07T11:16:00.001+08:00

Greetings to all members! As you all have known, this coming Saturday is Raleigh KL's Annual General Meeting. There'll be voting process for members to elect new term committee. Scratching you head wondering who you should vote to? Save the scratches and check out the blogposts to know your candidates better! http://raleighklagm2011.blogspot.com/search/label/Know%20your%20candidates Till

Raleigh Walk: Not too late to register!

2011-05-29T22:06:00.008+08:00

Just TWO more days to go! Are you ready for our very first Raleigh walk?Have you registered? If so, be ready to get excited. If not, act now! Also, do tag your friends along to experience the walk in the city with cool gifts by contributing only RM 30! You'll be entitled to... A goodie bag filled with: 1. A unique design thumb drive which catches your eyes! 2. Revive isotonic

Watch us & Walk Now! - Raleigh Walk 2011

2011-05-29T21:52:00.000+08:00

Click here for more information regarding to Raleigh Walk.

Raleigh Walk

2011-05-29T20:39:00.000+08:00

"A small step with Raleigh, a big leap towards global citizenship." Have you ever walked in heart of KL and enjoy every single view of it with passion in it? Oh, perhaps you were rushing for work and stuck in the traffic boo-ing the driver in front of you. This is the place for you to walk with passions and to feel the essence of KL. Raleigh Walk will bring you to several attractions and

Post AGM Trip - A heaven of nature and food

2011-05-28T19:54:00.004+08:00

Hey Raleighians, Have you registered for the upcoming AGM already? Here’s a little heads up for the Post AGM Trip! This time around we are going to Kuala Selangor, a popular destination for firefly watching, mangrove exploration and seafood delights. We will be staying in the chalets at Kuala Selangor Nature Park (KSNP), also known as Taman Alam, is a good place to explore and experience the

AGM - Early nomination for Committee 2011/12

2011-05-17T21:27:00.001+08:00

Surprise or not? Yes, this year we will have an early nomination for the next term committee, which indicates that potential candidates are able to self-nominate before the actual AGM! This is to ensure that Raleigh members are able to gauge where their votes should go to. Who is eligible? Those who is eligible to be elected into the committee must fulfill one of the below criteria: (1) Have

Notice of Annual General Meeting 2011/12

2011-05-15T12:58:00.000+08:00

The Raleigh KL Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a legal requirement. The AGM is held every year to elect the new Raleigh KL committee and to inform the members of previous and future activities. The annual report and audited account will also be reviewed. Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting 2011/12 of Pertubuhan Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur will take place at: Date: 11

Introduction Weekend May 2011

2011-04-30T12:48:00.002+08:00

Too small to view? Click on the poster for more information!

May Monthly meet: It's all about passion!

2011-04-29T21:15:00.003+08:00

MAY MONTHLY MEET: iT’s ALL aBouT pAsSioN !!!Nothing great in the world has been accomplished without passion…nothing gr8t in the world hs ever been accomplished without pasIf there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived it? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you and you will find great things happen FOR you, TO you and BECAUSE of you.May is finally

Introduction Weekend May 2011

2011-04-04T19:15:00.003+08:00

Sign up now. Deadline for registration is 18 May. What are you waiting for ? If there is a chance for you to do something interesting with a small fraction of your life would you do it? If there is a possibility that you'll gain something beyond the boundaries of your four walls are you willing to try it? If there is an occasion to give something back to a community would you invest some time

Raleigh is featured on R.AGE!

2011-03-26T22:37:00.002+08:00

We are featured in the R.AGE!! (Please click on image to enlarge) Do check out the article here: http://rage.com.my/writeups/story.asp?file=/2011/3/30/features/20110329190038&sec=features If you are interested to embark on an expedition, please fill out the simple form below: **Note: This is a Pre-Reg for Participants, for interested Staff Volunteer, please kindly click on this link: Staff

April Monthly Meet: Let’s Go Paddling!

2011-03-22T10:57:00.007+08:00

Always wanted to do something fun? Feel like getting out there? Have a free weekend? Want to learn up a skill? And experience something adventurous? Think no more! (This is a real photo taken during our Monthly Meeting!!!) This April, Raleigh KL brings you a whole new outdoor experience with just a boat, a paddle, nature, and you! Come join us in April’s Monthly Meet with a Basic Canoeing

Bravo IW Dec10 PIWP Ice Cream for Charity

2011-03-21T12:40:00.007+08:00

Eating ice cream has been one of the most awesome moments in most people’s life, it makes people happy, joyful, and forgets about stuff that has been bothering you. Being too obsessed with the idea of giving and eating ice cream, Bravo team has decided to fundraise some money via car wash to buy delicious ice cream for underprivileged children, TO PUT A SMILE ON THEIR FACES. So, this was

A Muddy Affair

2011-03-14T12:43:00.003+08:00

That’s what you get when you bring together 37 passionate youths and a generous amount of mud! And even better, all that was done towards supporting a good cause. Without doubt, the Raleigh KL 1-Day Mudhut Community Project on January 9 was a good kick-start for this new year. For myself, and the other 36 youth volunteers who turned up. I woke up several times the night before, so you could guess

Introduction Weekend March 2011

2011-03-07T12:31:00.009+08:00

Updates: GOOD NEWS!! Due to overwhelming responses in our recent Roadshow in the Further Education Fair, the IW committee has decided to update the fees to RM65 for all application after 25th of February. So what are you waiting for, registration is still open until Thursday (17th March) - 11.59pm. -- What's the best way to invest your Ang Pau (red packets) money or your savings? Shopping? Movie?

Alpha PIWP*1-DAY MUDHUT COMMUNITY PROJECT

2011-02-14T16:24:00.000+08:00

Tired of city life? Tired of studying? Tired of working?Wanna do something different for a change?Then why not get tired learning how to make the world a better place instead. =)Raleigh’s Alpha Team IW December 2010 PIWP is finally here! So come and support us!For those who have done mud hut before, see the equation below:Not enough mud bricks = No mud hutSo what does that mean?Well, it means

Bravo PIWP Part 2 - Orphanage Visit

2011-02-10T13:51:00.004+08:00

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. So, what are you waiting for? Share your happiness by giving ice-cream to those underprivileged children, orphans from House of Joy to put a smile on their faces!!! Brighten and make them HAPPY, House of Joy visitation on 20 Feb (Sunday)

Tong Tong Chiang !

2011-01-29T04:05:00.001+08:00

Raleigh - Youth development through Adventure, Community & Environmental projects.

Expedition 12A Has Gone to the Land Below the Wind

February Monthly Meet: Construction for a Cause

A short hike to Sungai Chilling waterfalls

January Monthly Meet at Sungai Chilling Waterfall

Introduction Weekend Camp Dec 2011 is here and registration is now OPEN!

December Monthly Meet - Sun burned for a cause

Updates on Expedition 11K

Monthly Meet Strikes Again

Basic First Aid & CPR Course by Malaysian Red Crescent (3 Days Course)

Raleigh KL December Monthly Meet - Furry Friends Farm wants nobody but YOU

Blindfolded Marathon

Raleigh KL November Monthly Meet - Bukit Kala

11K Venturers have settled in!

Basic First Aid & CPR Course by Malaysian Red Crescent (3 Days Course)

IW Dec 2011 is BACK!!!! Staff Registration

Bravo! You managed to squeeze through the cracks!

Raleigh KL October Monthly Meet - Dark Cave Adventure Tour

A Day at Paya Indah Wetland

Sept Monthly Meet - Let us be Green and be Planting

Final Expedition Update for 11D

Waterfall clean-up and meeting the community!

Sponsor me for RALEIGH INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITION AUTUMN 2011

August Monthly Meet *Raleigh for Orang Asal – Making a Difference in OUR Community!*

11D Expedition Update Part 2

Raleigh Shanghai Conference 2011

Monthly Meet Survey

Expedition 11D Sailed Off Into the Land Below The Wind

We have SAGA-ed @ July Monthy Meet

Update on July Monthly Meet @ Saga Hill

July Monthly Meet @ Saga Hill

Know your candidates

Raleigh Walk: Not too late to register!

Watch us & Walk Now! - Raleigh Walk 2011

Raleigh Walk

Post AGM Trip - A heaven of nature and food

AGM - Early nomination for Committee 2011/12

Notice of Annual General Meeting 2011/12

Introduction Weekend May 2011

May Monthly meet: It's all about passion!

Introduction Weekend May 2011

Raleigh is featured on R.AGE!

April Monthly Meet: Let’s Go Paddling!

*Bravo IW Dec10 PIWP* Ice Cream for Charity

A Muddy Affair

Introduction Weekend March 2011

Alpha PIWP*1-DAY MUDHUT COMMUNITY PROJECT

Bravo PIWP Part 2 - Orphanage Visit

Tong Tong Chiang !

August Monthly Meet Raleigh for Orang Asal – Making a Difference in OUR Community!

Bravo IW Dec10 PIWP Ice Cream for Charity