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The Haven Wins World Luxury Hotel Awards 2015
Ipoh came into the limelight at the annual World Luxury Hotel Awards 2015 when The Haven Luxury Resort (Best Western Premier) Ipoh was awarded the Global Winner in the Family category. 1. Director of...
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Pesona Terengganu 2015
1. Pesona Terengganu 2015 There is a saying that goes, “If the mountain won’t come to Muhammad, then Muhammed must go to the mountain.” And this is exactly what the Terengganu state agencies, supported...
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Putrajaya International Islamic Arts & Culture Festival 2015 (PIIACUF 2015)
1. launch of Putrajaya International Islamic Arts & Culture Festival 2015 Although initially scheduled for four days only from 29th October, Putrajaya International Islamic Arts & Culture...
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Festival Light & Motion Putrajaya 2015 (LAMPU 2015)
1. launch of Festival Light & Motion Putrajaya 2015 (LAMPU 2015) The creamy-brownish façade of the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya was brought to life once again with the third Festival Light &...
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China-Malaysia Friendship Garden, Putrajaya
Tucked within the 28-acre Anjung Floria in Putrajaya is the China-Malaysia Friendship Garden, established to mark the 40th year of diplomatic relations between the two countries. 1. China-Malaysia...
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Malaysia’s 1st Biggest Tethered Balloon Ride, Putrajaya
1. Sky Rides Festivals Park, Putrajaya The country’s first and biggest tethered balloon ride is offered at Skyrides Festivals Park in Putrajaya. 2. photo gallery in the holding room Hovering some 120...
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Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC)
1. Putrajaya International Convention Centre Originally named Putrajaya Convention Centre, since hosting its first conference the 10th Organisation of Islamic Conference in October 2003 shortly after...
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The Everly Hotel, Putrajaya
1. The Everly Hotel, Putrajaya Although The Everly Putrajaya Hotel does not have a distinctive façade, it is still my favourite hotel in Putrajaya because it is connected to the Alamanda Shopping...
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KIP Hotel Kuala Lumpur
1. KIP Hotel reception counter The new KIP Hotel in Kuala Lumpur is a hip 3-star hotel with 199 rooms. It is owned by the same corporate group as KIP Mart, a leading chain of hypermarts established in...
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Casa del Rio Melaka
1. Casa del Rio Melaka Two years after my last trip to Malacca where I stayed at Quayside Hotel, I am back, this time putting up at the 5-star luxury boutique hotel across the Malacca River. 2....
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Funtasy House Trick Art, Ipoh
1. Funtasy House Trick Art in Ipoh There is a new attraction in town that is bringing a lot of fun to visitors, young and old. This family-oriented 3D trick art gallery follows the popularity of the...
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Alor Limbat Homestay in Marang, Terengganu
The end of October saw me head out to the East Coast state of Terengganu. Yes, again! I have lost count of the number of times that I have visited the state but Terengganu is just too large that it is...
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Kampung Alor Limbat Stingless Bee Farm
1. stingless bees at their nest Besides the homestay project (previous post), another income generator for KODESAL is the nearby stingless bee farm. There are about 300 man-made nests in the 2-hectare...
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Terengganu Fish Crackers (Keropok Keping)
1. Nuar taking a bite of the crunchy fish cracker It is said that if you are in Tererngganu and do not try all of their special delicacies, your visit is not valid. What are the delicacies, you may...
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Homestay Teluk Ketapang, Kuala Terengganu
1. the long-tailed macaque named Panjang bares his teeth as he is forced to demonstrate how coconuts are plucked at Teluk Ketapang Said to be the “best” homestay in the state of Terengganu, I have...
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Artefacts of Bukit Besi Iron Ore Mine
1. ruins of the iron ore mine in Bukit Besi, Dungun As a child of Kinta Valley, I have always been fascinated with mining operations. I love visiting tin mines here in Perak and was delighted when I...
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Tasik Puteri Bukit Besi, Dungun
1. heading out to Tasik Puteri Bukit Besi, Dungun Information is scarce about Tasik Puteri in Dungun. It was an iron ore mining pond and so, it is very near the Bukit Besi Iron Ore Mine (previous...
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“Winds of Melaka” Live Stage Show at Melaka Alive!
I was looking forward to watching “Winds of Melaka” at the Melaka Alive! stage. The live stage show received a lot of hype when it was newly launched and it would be my first show there. 1. Melaka...
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Big Ben’s Restaurant, Portuguese Settlement, Malacca
1. Big Ben The reason I was in Malacca was the opportunity to taste for myself Portuguese cuisine, both from Portugal and Malaysia’s Portuguese community. 2. Sambal Pipinyu 3. Devil's Curry Chicken As...
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Famous Malacca Pork Satay
1. famous Melaka pork + liver satay washed down with fresh coconut juice Was on a food hunting trip to Malacca recently and stayed at Case del Rio for two nights. 2. liver satay Just around the corner...
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