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Japanese Carbide Factory Chimney (Monumen Bersejarah Tentera Jepun), Malim Nawar
A painful reminder of the days of World War II and Japanese Occupation, this carbide factory chimney and some chunks of carbide have been turned into a historic monument. 1. take the Kampar/Gopeng road...
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Refarm Kampar, Perak
1. ReFarm Kampar Although I have known about Refarm at MATTA Fair in Ipoh about two years ago, it was only recently that I managed to make my way there. I was caught by surprise by its popularity, and...
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Pusat Rekreasi Lubuk Timah, Simpang Pulai
1. at Lubuk Timah Recreational Centre Lubuk Timah was one of the recreational spots in Perak that I wanted to visit for years but never made it till recently. I’ve been told the road was in bad...
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Taman Eko-Rimba Lata Kinjang, Chenderiang
1. welcome to Chenderiang Although Lata Kinjang is known as one of the most enchanting and highest waterfalls in Peninsular Malaysia, my visit there was rather unplanned and unprepared. 2. turn right...
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Pusat Makanan Gold Wing, Kampar
1. curry noodles Kampar has really developed by leaps and bounds since I last explored the town. This is thanks to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) which created a new township. 2. soup noodles...
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Rewarding Birding at The Haven, Ipoh
photo credit: Cindy Thoong Avid readers of this blog would know that I love to be surrounded by nature. As an introvert, there is only so much I can tolerate of the hustle and bustle of city life...
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The Golden Paddy Fields of Chui Chak, Perak
1. a family stops to take a wefie with paddy field as backdrop Rushing home to Ipoh under gloomy skies after a long road trip, we made time to stop by the paddy fields of Chui Chak, opposite the new...
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Kuala Woh Recreational Forest, Tapah, Perak
1. heading to Kuala Woh Recreational Forest My trip to Kuala Woh Recreational Forest (Hutan Lipur Kuala Woh) is a continuation of my long standing list of waterfalls and natural recreational parks in...
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A Southern Perak New Village Named Coldstream
During our Southern Perak excursion last Sunday, we took a detour to Kampung Baru Coldstream, a new village about 15km south of Bidor town, off Bidor – Teluk Intan federal road. 1. the arch to Kampung...
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Conducive Environment @ The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel
1. The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel As a digital nomad, I work on the go. Although I can work wherever I am, I do admit that I am not as productive compared to sitting at my own desk at home. 2. lobby...
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Sanrio Hello Kitty Town & Thomas Town, Puteri Harbour, Johor
1. Sanrio Hello Kitty Town at Puteri Harbour, Johor A visit the Sanrio Hello Kitty Town in Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri, Johor, has always been on my bucket list. 2. ticketing counter 3. Hello Kitty...
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Cruising the Straits of Johor on The Black Pearl
1. The Black Pearl Even though I have been on a private cruise along the Straits of Johor before, (come to think of it, it was exactly two years ago), when I was handed the opportunity to go on a...
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Checking Out CAM Caravan
Over these recent two years, I have been seeing CAM Caravans at exhibitions. Although fascinated, I have not found the opportunity to step inside until recently. You see, it has always been my dream to...
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Lost in Chinatown in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur
1. Lost in Chinatown @ Petaling Street I was informed about Lost in Chinatown, a new attraction in Petaling Street, when it first opened to the public in mid-June. 2. entrance to Lost in Chinatown I...
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Goon Wah Restaurant, SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting
1. Goon Wah Restaurant at SkyAvenue I can’t deny that I have never heard of Goon Wah Restaurant prior to this visit at SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting. 2. cosy interior 3. watch the cable cars pass by...
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Empayar Seremban Siew Pow, Awana SkyCentral, Resorts World Genting
1. Empayar Seremban Siew Pow, Awana SkyCentral If you regularly ply the North-South Expressway heading south from Kuala Lumpur, you would have seen the huge Empayar Seremban Siew Pow signboard. 2. Kaya...
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Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant, Awana SkyCentral, Resorts World Genting
1. Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant, Awana SkyCentral Although I live in Ipoh, Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant is not such a strange name to me. In fact, Daorae opened its Ipoh outlet some six years ago at De...
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Taiwan Little Chef, SkyCentral, Resorts World Genting
1. Taiwan Little Chef, Awana SkyCentral Taiwan is a country that I have always wished to visit but haven’t got the guts due to my imaginary language barrier. Therefore, it was a delight to find out...
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Northern Rail Adventure: From Ipoh to Butterworth
Imagine sitting in a train chugging along the seemingly endless railway track. Looking out the window, you see stretches and stretches of paddy fields, plantations and even dilapidated village houses....
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2nd Annual Ride of Kingz MG Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur – Singapore – Kuala Lumpur
1. Harley-Davidson motorcycles from members of Kingz MG Malaysia all lined up When I was selected to join in the convoy of the 2nd annual ride of Kingz MG Malaysia, I was ecstatic. I have covered quite...
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