27.8.26

The Tipping Point: The New Northeast Monsoon Effects in the Age of Global Climate Chaos

Boats Safe No More

Boats parked at jetty rocks. Flags waving were blown by strong wind. Boat businesses are closed or operate minimally.


Global climate change has probably altered our Northeast Monsoon behavior. Nowadays the monsoon seems to bring heavier rainfall, stronger winds and alarming flooding; lasting from November to March. Bernama (January 2025) reported that coastal erosion in Terengganu affects over 244 kilometers of coastline. The state government has taken some preventive measures. However more public awareness enforcement needed to ensure safety for the communities. The only way to solve this massive conundrum is by working together. We can make our coastline safer and beautiful for the tourism industry and future generations.



Lack of Public Awareness

The public lacks awareness of monsoon dangers. Drivers park irresponsibly. Rising tides can pull vehicles into seawater.


Mini Barrier Saves Lives
The coastline eroded. Those huge rocks break the big waves; a barrier between seawater and the main road.


Safety and Prevention
Severe road damage along Teluk Ketapang Coastline. There should be more warning signboards and blockades to prevent accidents.


Malik Hamka Bin Mohd Izzat
SK Taman Tun Dr Ismail 1
12 years old
#NYRE2026




List of References:

1. Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara. (2025, May 26). Coastal erosion: Terengganu shoreline gets embankment ahead of monsoon. Laman Web Rasmi Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara. https://www.nadma.gov.my/bm/media-2/berita/4427-coastal-erosion-terengganu-shoreline-gets-embankment-ahead-of-monsoon

2. Bay of Plenty Regional Council. (2025). Bay of Plenty coastal erosion explainer. YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPHjLWoyI5I&t=1s 

3. Bernama. (2025, January 14). Terengganu requires over RM2.4bil to address coastal erosion. New Straits Times. https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/01/1161228/terengganu-requires-over-rm24bil-address-coastal-erosion

4. Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Negeri Terengganu. (n.d.). Siren amaran banjir. https://jpsweb.terengganu.gov.my/index.php/ms/info-banjir/siren-amaran-banjir

5. Kyaw. (2025, September 22). The global monsoon and its future. The Global New Light of Myanmar. https://www.gnlm.com.mm/the-global-monsoon-and-its-future/.

6. Rosinski, M. (2025, May 19). Malaysia's Terengganu enhances flood preparedness with four Gibon electronic sirens. Telegrafia. https://www.electronic-sirens.com/terengganu-flood-preparedness-gibon-electronic-sirens/#:~:text=Listen%20to%20article:,during%20floods%20and%20water%20disaster 

7. Zamani bin Midun. (1988). Coastal erosion: Problems and solutions. Proceedings of the 11th Annual Seminar of the Malaysian Society of Marine Sciences, 23–30. https://www.water.gov.my/jps/resources/auto%20download%20images/5844e2c9af573.pdf

6.3.22

TTL Studio Renovation by ARtas Design

#Latepost for keepsake. 
Project: Photography Office Studio 
Company: TTL Studio 
Year: 2009 

TTL Studio is a photography company, headed by dynamic and ambitious duo.

They envision a photography studio that able to cater for all occasions and needs at very reasonable price. To achieve this, a simple and friendly studio are what they have in mind.

An open-space working environment is proposed. All activity areas are designed around an enclosed white space studio to stimulate circular traffic flow. Areas such as consultation area, meeting area, working area and lounge area are defined by colour scheme and floor designs.

The design concept for this studio is to highlight vertical and horizontal lines to create a dynamic sense to the interior space.


Picture 1: Entrance view



Picture2: Reception desk


Picture3: Consultation area


Picture4: Waiting area

Picture5: Private Office Room


Picture6: Director's desk

Picture7: Director's simple lounge area


Picture8: Studio area, adjacent to white space room

Picture9: The red-hot meeting area



ARtas Design aims to assist everyone achieve their interior design dreams within budget! If you have a budget no matter at what amount, imagine the wildest and outrageous interior ideas and we will make it happen for you!

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10.3.13

Hitting the 30's : Time for ACTION!

Finally, after years of experimenting, experiencing self-afflicted mental torture and wandering without soul and passion for design, the finally has come!

It started with quitting abruptly from UNSW then mindlessly graduate from LIMKOKWING then suddenly got myself into an aimless career, though the experience still counts, until one depressing moment ended the dull momentum and here I am working happily as whatever I want to name it: founder, owner, designer, interior designer, CEO...boss..the list goes on!

Awang Cutter Projex. My new love with my encik hubby Ijat Usop. I just love love love our laser cut business!


Do check out our facebook page: facebook.com/Awangcutterprojex for more info ;)