Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!

Happy 51-st Merdeka! "Apa jua yang telah berlaku, sedang berlaku dan akan berlaku, aku tetap seorang bangsa Malaysia di bumi Malaysia..." Seringkali kita menyoal lantang apakah sumbangan negara kepada kita, tapi pernahkah kita berbisik kepada diri apakah yang kita sumbangkan kepada negara?...he...

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Berjaya Hills @ Bukit Tinggi

A re-visit trip. Can you imagine been there on CNY holiday? Yeah! really... no kidding!... My office closed for almost a week (+ weekend) and I had no plan of going anywhere. It was a last minute decision and fortunately managed to get a room (last room!)...considered very lucky yet have no option instead have to take the last available room. Coudn't recall what room was it but it costs me RM300/nite. Huh! never mind lah, at least I could go somewhere to chill out :-P...

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Having A Cat As a Pet?

I'm not sure how some people are so against or do not like cat. I've witnessed few moments where adults and kids chasing and kicking (stray) cat...Huh! so uncivilized! :-P Cat does not speak and think but on the other side they are brilliantly smart & adorable on their way. Having a cat as a pet is definitely pleasure & fun. Research has shown that petting a cat can lower your levels of stress and build tone of loves within yourself. I would certainly recommend...

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I've got a bunch of pretty flowers!

"Somebody made a mistake...tried to fix it... sent me my favourite to get credit Stargazer, Casablanca, Deep Red Roses & Eustoma seem fit my oh my...you did & you've got it!" ...

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Dinner @ Ole Ole Bali

I have no workout today. Obviously I’m a bit free after work. Called up Kaktah and we started brainstorming where we should go for jalan-jalan & mamam..huh? come on..it's friday! KL? No..no…jam! 1U? pretty normal...the Curve? No..no..been there 3-4 times a week...”cemuih”, Gardens? emmmm..(thinking) Isetan sale almost finish…no money :-PHA!!! Sunway Pyramid…yeah..good choice. It’s been ages never been there. As I could recall it was 6 months ago since my last visit. Then,...

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English Afternoon Tea @ Carcosa Seri Negara

Afternoon tea is a light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm. It originated in the UK, though various places that used to be part of the former British Empire also have such a meal. Traditionally, loose tea would be served in a teapot with milk and sugar. This would be accompanied by various sandwiches like thinly sliced cucumber, smoked salmon and egg mayonnaise and mustard cress, scones with butter, clotted cream and jam and a selection of cakes and pastries....

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the Aryani, Terengganu

Because of the location exactly at the roadside opposite the Petronas station @ Merang, (where I used to stop every time on the way to Besut) it makes me think that one day why not to give a try check in at this resort. Finally I did. This resort own by an amazing and wellknown architect Raja Bahrain. The entire resort was beautifully designed, planned and it blends harmoniously amidst a charming fishing village and coconut grove. Located on the secluded coast of Merang...

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Choy Sum & Mushroom with Oyster Sauce

Ingredients: 1 bunch Choy Sum 1 bowl oyster mushroom 2 Shallots, 3 cloves garlic & dried shrimp (pounded) 2TS oyster sauce 1TS soy sauce 1TS fish Sauce 4TS water Sugar to taste Method: Fill a pot with water and bring to boil. Stir in vegetable oil, add choy sum and simmer until it is bright green and tender – about 1 minute. Remove choy sum from water and place on a serving plate. Heat the frying pan and stir fry pounded ingredients until golden brown Add mushroom...

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Gulai Ketam

It was Sunday. Day to wake up late from bed. It was almost 11am and suddenly..."Ting Tong!" then kucinn hitam starts meowing..meowing & meowing..."lar sapa pulak nih?"  It was cikkiah with a bag of fresh crabs & pineapple! Surprise! Aha! she wanted me to cook crab curry for her. Aiyoo!....well.. as a 'good cook' of course I cooked for her :) Ingredients Crabs Shallots (pounded) Garlic (pounded) Curry leaves 1 stalk lemon grass (bashed) Pineapple (skinned...

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Escaping to Perhentian Island

A great beach get away! Perhentian Island consist of Perhentian Besar & Perhentian Kecil. Located at Besut Terengganu about 8hrs drive from KL via new East Coast Expressway (ECH). To get to the island you must take 1hr boat ride @ RM40/way. Every year, I' ll try to arrange at least 1 beach vacation preferebly at any islands @ Terengganu. Ever since ECH was completed about 3yrs ago, driving to Terengganu has become a lot more easier. From the last exit @ Gambang,...

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