Marina Island Pangkor Resort & Hotel
1. D’Ocean block of apartments Three years after my vacation here, I am back in Marina Island Pangkor Resort & Hotel again for a short break. 2. bedroom of one-bedroom apartment deluxe (twin) 3....
View ArticleMarina Island Ferry Service to Pangkor Island
Compared to the “old” ferry service from Lumut Jetty to Pangkor Jetty which takes about 40 minutes one way, this ferry from Marina Island Jetty to Pangkor Jetty only requires ten minutes. 1. the ferry...
View ArticleCalifornia Steakhouse & Steamboat, Tanjung Malim, Perak
1. Chef Shuid preparing salad After having spent 22 long years in the kitchens of some of the top hotels and resorts around Malaysia, Chef Hj. Shuid bin Hj. Othman decided that it was time to be his...
View ArticleRestoran Village Tomyam Seafood, Tanjung Malim, Perak
1. dry tomyam prawns Serving halal authentic Thai cuisine, the menu at Restoran Village Tomyam Seafood in Taman Universiti in Tamjung Malim, Perak, comes in three languages: Thai, English and Mandarin....
View ArticleLoveats – Burgers Delightfully Prepared With Love
1. The Eggcellent by Loveats To all my burger loving friends in the Klang Valley. What do you know? Tanjung Malaim also has its own burger shop! 2. with fries on the side Called Loveats, there are five...
View ArticleFu Lin Kong (Taoist Temple), Pangkor
1. archway to Fu Lin Kong (Temple) in Pangkor Near the east coast of Pangkor Island is Fu Lin Kong, one of the islands most popular tourist attractions. 2. 3. The Taoist temple, built at the foot of...
View ArticleDutch Fort, Pangkor
1. Despite its size, Pangkor Island has a good list of attractions to visit. One of them is Dutch Fort, or in Malay, Kota Belanda. The ruins of Dutch Fort are the remnants of an outpost by the Dutch in...
View ArticlePangkor Gallery
1. Pangkor Gallery The brainchild of current Menteri Besar Perak (Chief Minister of Perak) YAB Dato’ Seri Diraja Zambry bin Hj Abdul Kadir, Pangkor Gallery (Galeri Pangkor) is a modest gallery housed...
View ArticleIpoh to Lumut by Express Bus
As you can see from my posts this past week, I was in Lumut/Pangkor for a short vacation recently. I had thought of taking the public transport to Lumut from Ipoh but subsequently changed my mind and...
View ArticleMussel Picking In Kampung Mangkuk, Setiu
1. our guide, Osman, explaining the area to us Participants of the 2nd Terengganu International Squid Jigging Festival 2015 had the opportunity to watch and experience for themselves mussel picking in...
View ArticleKenyir Water Park
1. Kenyir Water Park This is one of Terengganu’s newest tourist attractions. Located on Puala Poh (Poh Island), Kenyir Water Park just opened its doors for business on June 1, in conjunction with...
View ArticlePermai Hotel, Kuala Terengganu
1. Permai Hotel, Kuala Terengganu Used to be known as Permai Inn, Permai Hotel is a 3-star hotel with 220 spacious rooms. 2. hotel lobby Facing the South China Sea, half of these rooms offer a great...
View ArticleThe Haven – KTMB Holiday Packages
1. a Memorandum of Understanding is signed between The Haven Luxury Resort (L) and Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (R) Joining hands to promote rail tourism and green vacation, Keretapi Tanah Melayu...
View ArticleMeritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi
1. Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi A recent trip to Langkawi saw me being put up at the luxury resort of Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa. 2. lobby area 3. Spice Market...
View ArticleKilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi
1. Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi Nature lovers should not give this Kilim Geoforest Park or Kilim Geopark a miss when visiting Langkawi. 2. exploring Kilim Geopark in Langkawi Offering one of the most...
View ArticleMy Thai Seafood Restaurant, Langkawi
1. scallops During my recent 3D/2N Langkawi trip, I only had one chance to eat out. The rest of the meals were provided by my resort, which worked out really well for me. 2. seafood tomyam 3. Japanese...
View ArticleGroundbreaking Ceremony of The Haven Bintan Resort
With the groundbreaking ceremony of The Haven Bintan Resort in Bintan, Indonesia recently, its multi-award-winning developer The Haven Sdn. Bhd. finally launched and unveiled plans for its S$1 billion...
View ArticleNew Electric Train Service (ETS) Schedule & Fare: KL Sentral – Padang Besar –...
By now, you would have read about the electric train service from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besar which began operations two days ago on July 10, 2015. Well, if you thought that you could just hop onto...
View ArticleIpoh Bali Hotel
1. Ipoh Bali Hotel The latest boutique hotel in town, Ipoh Bali Hotel opened its doors for business on June 15, 2015, after conversion of an old bungalow into a spacious Bali-themed hotel with a resort...
View ArticleThe Happy 8 Retreat, Ipoh Old Town
1. The Happy 8 Retreat, Ipoh Although I have passed by The Happy 8 Retreat in Ipoh Old Town a number of times, it was only recently that I had the opportunity to check out the rooms. 2. The Yasoh...
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