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Weekend Retreat at Resorts World Kijal
1. warm hospitality by staff of Resorts World Kijal The invitation for a vacation at Resorts World Kijal came at a most opportune time; right after wrapping up a book project which caused me to sit in...
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Top Six Reasons Why Haven Is THE Place To Stay
Since Ipoh was listed by Lonely Planet as the No. 6 place in Asia to visit for 2016, I have been inundated with enquiries from friends and readers on what to do, what to eat and where to stay while...
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39th Accolade for The Haven Resort Hotel & Residences
Another milestone was marked by Ipoh’s The Haven Resort Hotel & Residences last Friday with the winning of Asia Pacific CSR Award in Excellence in Hotel Management 2016. The awards event was...
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Revopackers Beds and Bunks, Kuala Lumpur
1. Revopackers Beds and Bunks I transit Kuala Lumpur many times and each time, I get a headache looking for a night’s accommodation. Depending on how ‘rich’ I feel (very rarely!), I am not always...
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Authentic Nyonya Cuisine: Peranakan Place Restaurant
1. Restaurant Peranakan Place Of all the different cuisines that are readily available in Malaysia, I probably love Peranakan the most, after Cantonese. Ipoh’s Yum Yum and Assam House are my favourite...
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How to Cook Ayam Belaos
1. ingredients for Ayam Belaos Despite its amusing name of ‘belaos’, which is pronounced as ‘blouse’, this chicken dish is amazingly finger lickin’ good! ‘Belaos’ is actually the Javanese word for...
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Mitsui Outlet Park + Free Shuttle Bus Service Schedule
One year after its opening, I finally had the opportunity to check out Mitsui Outlet Park. I admit that the prices of most branded items are out of my budget but they do have some good bargains...
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Mozid Racing (Racing School), Sijangkang, Kuala Langat, Selangor
1. track owner, Mohd. Yazid bin Jamal, at the wheel Opened in January 2016, Mozid Racing is owned by Mohd. Yazid bin Jamil. At 36 years old, this young entrepreneur has turned his hobby for speed into...
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Tanjung Hani Homestay, Sijangkang, Selangor
1. Tanjung Hani Homestay in Sijangkang Tanjung Hani Homestay is one of the many accommodations offered at Kampung Sijangkang in the District of Kuala Langat, Selangor. Apart from the usual “house” type...
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Kg. Sijangkang Mangrove Recreational Park, Selangor
1. Mangrove Recreational Park, Kg. Sijangkang, Selangor This mangrove recreational park in Kampung Sijangkang is said to be most tiring of all the mangrove parks in Malaysia. Well, I’m not so sure...
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Shooting of Rayakan Raya Starring Dr. Ezani Farhana
1. MasterChef Season 1 winner, Dr. Ezani Farhana, reads the script While visiting Kampung Sijangkang, we were told that a film shooting was in progress in one of the homes. I was curious and wanted to...
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Upcoming: 8th Annual CCB (Asia) Wine & Dine Festival
As I was researching the internet for my upcoming trip to Hong Kong (which may or may not materialise), I came across information on the 8th annual CCB (Asia) Wine & Dine Festival. Touted to be the...
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The Haven: Buy Now, Stay in Nov 2016 – 15% Off!
For all of you who have been telling me that you wish to have the opportunity to stay at The Haven Resort Hotel & Residences in Ipoh, I have good news for you! Book your stay at The Haven for...
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Impian Morib Hotel, Banting, Selangor
1. Impian Morib Hotel, Banting, Selangor This hotel reminds me a lot of Hotel Seri Malaysia in Ipoh, Perak. However, beyond its unassuming façade are a very neat landscaped garden and inviting swimming...
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Upcoming: Free Travel Talks – 2017 European Dream Destinations
We are coming to the end of 2016 already. What does it mean? It is time to plan for 2017 vacations! Isn’t that too early, you may ask? Definitely not, because the earlier you get down to it, the better...
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Sino Scene Chinese Restaurant, Swiss-Garden Residences Kuala Lumpur
1. Sino Scene Chinese Restaurant Sino Scene Chinese Restaurant located at Level 6 of Swiss-Garden Residences Kuala Lumpur offers a brand new holistic culinary journey to diners. 2. aromatic Peking duck...
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Laser Battle: The Most Advanced Laser War Game
1. Laser Battle @ Berjaya Times Square What does all work and no play make Jack and Jill? Dull, of course! And so, at a recent trip to explore Kuala Lumpur’s attractions, our host, Tourism Malaysia...
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Coliseum Café Kuala Lumpur
1. Coliseum Café How embarrassing for me that I have only just discovered Coleseum Café Kuala Lumpur even though this establishment has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records as the “Longest...
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Nagaba’s Rooftop Mojito Bar
1. Nagaba As a teetotaller, I hardly set foot in a bar but when I was exploring Kuala Lumpur, particularly the F&B scene in Changkat Bukit Bintang, and the opportunity came up, I thought, “Why...
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Grand Alora Hotel, Alor Setar, Kedah
1. Grand Alora Hotel, Alor Setar, Kedah When I checked into Grand Alora Hotel in Alor Setar, I was quite amused by how things turned out. 2. entrance of Grand Alora Hotel You see, I was supposed to...
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