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Urbansketchers Singapore: Dr Lim Su Min
One of the things I love doing while travelling is to strike up a conversation with strangers. An introvert I may be, but when I spot something interesting, I don’t mind to be sociable. While looking...
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The Ten Courts of Hell @ Haw Par Villa, Singapore
The Ten Courts of Hell is part of the attraction at Haw Par Villa, the theme park in Singapore. 1. Ten Courts of Hell in Haw Par Villa Here, through this display of Chinese mythology, visitors learn...
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EFM Nature Homestay – Mini Rest House in Gunung Rapat, Ipoh
1. entrance to EFM Mini Rest House My neighbour, Donna, told me about this interesting lodging and said that I should make a visit, too. Well, that was NINE months ago! A couple of days ago, I finally...
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Chinatown, Singapore
1. Chinatown in Singapore Chinatown in Singapore is only “China town” to foreigners. To other Chinese people, it’s just like any other predominately Chinese areas in Singapore, except that maybe this...
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Boat Quay / Clarke Quay, Singapore
1. Boat Quay Boat Quay and Clarke Quay are on opposite sides of the New Bridge Road along the Singapore River but they are connected via two underpasses, one of which is painted with colourful murals...
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Haw Par Villa, Singapore Theme Park
1. Haw Par Villa, Singapore theme park Haw Par Villa (also known as Tiger Balm Shrine) is a park in Singapore that I had always wanted to visit, and finally went there during my vacation in the...
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Top 10 Things To Do In Singapore For Free
According to the 2014 Worldwide Cost of Living Survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Singapore is currently the world’s most expensive city to live in, beating Paris, Oslo, Zurich, Sydney,...
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The Royal Mausoleum of Almarhum Sultan Abdul Samad on Jugra Hill
1. entrance to the Royal Mausoleum of Almarhum Sultan Abdul Samad Mausoleums and cemeteries are not my preferred vacation destinations but I don’t deny that there are people who purposely look out for...
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Alaeddin Palace, Bukit Jugra, Selangor
1. Sultan Alaeddin’s Palace Also known as Istana Bandar (Town Palace) and Istana 44 Bilik (Palace with 44 rooms), Alaeddin Palace (Istana Alaeddin) was built in 1899 and completed in 1905 by Sultan...
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Insitu Museum of Jugra, Banting, Selangor
1. Insitu Museum of Jugra Originally a district police station-cum-jailhouse (Rumah Pasung) on the ground floor and a courtroom on the upper floor, this building function as such until the state...
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Dubai My Love, starring Erwin Dawson and Hanna Aqeela
Malaysian-made romantic movie, Dubai My Love, has recently completed its filming in Dubai. The movie stars Malaysian actor and actress Erwin Dawson and Hanna Aqeela, who explored iconic attractions...
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Launch of Citrawarna@Kuala Lumpur 2016
This year’s Citrawarna, or Colours of Malaysia, which was first introduced in 1999 to promote and celebrate the country’s arts, heritage, nature and culture, was launched with much pomp, colour and...
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Institut Kraf Negara, Rawang
1. an array of craft items in the showroom Institut Kraf Negara (IKN) or National Craft Institute (NCI) is a learning institute that provides craft skills training, from rattan weaving to wood carving,...
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A Visit to Orang Asli Museum, Gombak, Selangor
1. Orang Asli Museum, Gombak, Selangor Dr. Baharon Azhar Bin Raffie’i, fourth Director-General of the Department of Orang Asli Affairs (JHEOA) (1969 – 1986) was the person who mooted the idea for the...
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Kg. Endah Homestay, Banting, Selangor
1. a traditional house in Kg. Endah, Banting No matter how I try to adapt to homestays in a kampung environment, I just can’t get used to it. What can I say? I am a city girl through and through! I...
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Kelanang Beach, Banting, Selangor
1. Kelanang Beach in Banting Kelanang Beach is just five minutes drive from the famed Morib Beach (Pantai Morib). I have no idea why one stretch of beach is more famous than the other when both are...
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Ros Kerepek, Banting, Selangor
1. Ros Kerepek snack factory in Banting, Selangor I can’t start to eat chips or I will have trouble stopping. This goes for all varieties of chips! Therefore, my visit to Ros Kerepek in Banting was a...
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Chop ‘n’ Grill Kanchong, Banting, Selangor
1. welcome to Chop ‘n’ Grill, Banting One of the rare eateries in the area to offer Western food, we actually came to Chop ‘n’ Grill Kanchong for local food, as you can see from these photos! 2....
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Wak Dol Soto, Banting, Selangor
1. Wak Dol Soto proprietor, Jefri Bin Tabuti, and his wife, Fazliza Ayob Operated by Jefri Bin Tabuti, 49, and assisted by his wife, Fazliza Ayob, 47, Wak Dol Soto is said to offer the most delicious...
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Making Kuih Lemper
1. village womenfolk get together to make kuih lemper Today, I would like to share the recipe for Kuih Lemper, a traditional Javanese snack. I learnt this when I was visiting Kampung Sijangkang, a...
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