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Old Malacca Heritage Tour
Welcome to Malacca, World Heritage City Be prepared to walk, a lot, when you visit Malacca. Of course, you can take an easier way out, either by cycling or taking a trishaw ride. Church of St. Francis...
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Top 10 Things To Do In Malacca City For Free
Since being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 7th July, 2008, Malacca City has been propelled onto the world tourism map. No doubt, there are lots to see and do, and also eat, in Malacca City,...
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Yoyo Bus Timetable: Ipoh – KLIA – LCCT
The following is the latest timetable for Yoyo express bus that plies from Ipoh to KLIA and LCCT. Although Yoyo’s main office in Ipoh is in Bercham, the bus company also has a pick-up point in Ipoh...
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Mehram Hotel, Kemaman, Terengganu
Mehram Hotel in Kemaman, Terengganu Mehram Hotel derived its name from the combination of the names of the parents of the owner, Murliadi Mehammad. The hotel, which was opened for business on Jan 10,...
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Kedai Kopi Hai Peng, Chukai, Kemaman, Terengganu
Kedai Kopi Hai Peng Kedai Kopi Hai Peng (Hai Peng Kopitiam) started life back in 1940. This coffee shop reminds me of Ipoh’s Nam Chau, the original Old Town Kopitiam. welcome sign The founder has since...
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Warung Otak-Otak Che Wan, Kemaman, Terengganu
Warung Otak-Otak Che Wan The first time I had the otak-otak and sata at this Che Wan Stall in Chukai, Kemaman was when I participated in the Malaysia Tourism Hunt last year, and we had a food challenge...
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Firefly-Watching: Yak Yah River, Terengganu
I have been to quite a few river cruises in search of fireflies before. While in Terengganu recently, it was also one of the activities we indulged in. Cruising through Sungai Chukai (Chukai River) /...
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Restoran Baiduri 2, Monica Bay, Chukai, Terengganu
dinner time This Malay seafood restaurant is a popular dinner spot for those who are on the way for turtle-watching. After all, the turtle landing stretch, Teluk Mak Nik (Monica Bay), is just a short...
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Turtle Watching and the Release of Hatchlings
Turtle watching and the release of turtle hatchlings are two activities that a visitor to Terengganu must do. One may go to the East Coast state numerous times and yet have no opportunity to...
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Perak Royal Museum (Muzium Diraja Perak)
Also known as Istana Kenangan, Istana Lembah and Istana Tepas, this building was originally built as a mausoleum for HRH Sultan Iskandar Shah (Marhum Kadasallah), while awaiting the completion of...
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Lenggong Archaeological Gallery
Lenggong Archaeological Gallery I have visited Lenggong Valley, its archaeological Gallery and the major archaeological sites at least three times in the past year, since Lenggong Valley was inscribed...
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Sights & Sounds of Kg. Aman Damai, Royal Belum
1. entering Kg. Aman Damai Visitors to Kampung Aman Damai in Royal Belum (Upper Belum) will surely get thrown back in time. 2. 3. My visit to Kampung Aman Damai, which I liken to Robinson Crusoe’s...
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Casuarina @ Meru Hotel
Casuarina @ Meru Casuarina @ Meru is Ipoh’s latest hotel, a boutique business-class hotel. Located in the new township of Bandar Meru Raya, it is just a stone’s throw away from Terminal Amanjaya and...
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Penthouse @ Symphony Suites Hotel
anticipating what lies beyond Since Symphony Suites Hotel opened for business in May (?), and my blog post was published HERE, some of you were curious how the penthouse looked like. It wasn’t ready...
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Wadihana Islamic Steakhouse, Johor Bahru
Wadihana Islamic Steakhouse, Johor Bahru After having tried out Wadihana Islamic Kitchen in Bangi last year, we did not pass up the opportunity to visit their new restaurant in Johor Bahru while we...
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Renaissance Johor Bahru
Renaissance Johor Bahru Opened just this year in April, Renaissance Johor Bahru, one of the newest hotels in town, is owned by Marriott International, Inc. lobby Interestingly, this 5-star luxury hotel...
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Ngah Ibrahim’s Fort (Matang Historical Complex)
Ngah Ibrahim's Fort (Matang Museum) Ngah Ibrahim’s Fort (Kota Ngah Ibrahim) is located along Jalan Taiping – Kuala Sepetang, near Matang in Perak. It is also known as Matang Historical Complex or...
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Taiping Lake Gardens
1. Wan, the model Although I have been to Taiping Lake Gardens numerous times, I have not actually taken a series of photographs of it until recently. I even had my friend, Wan, as my model. Haha! 2....
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Mak Alang’s Catfish Curry @ Selera Azrorasa
lunch On excursions to Northern Perak over the past few months with some friends, we have had the opportunity to try catfish curry (kari ikan sembilang) from various Malay eateries. claypot curry...
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Visit Malaysia Year 2014 Countdown Carnival (Penang)
Dato’ Haji Azizan Noordin – Deputy Director General (Planning) Tourism Malaysia officiates the launch of VMY2014 Countdown Carnival, looked on by (L-R) Nuar Md. Diah (Managing Director Gaya Travel...
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