Pearl of the Orient
Malaysia’s ‘Pearl of the Orient’ carries a natural beauty and cultural splendour like no other place. Its name comes from the Malay translation of betel nut – ‘Pinang’. Every year, thousands of visitors come here to experience the unique cultural heritage and scenery. It is also a very cosmopolitan city, perhaps the second busiest in the country after Kuala Lumpur.
Island City
Penang consists of a 285 sq. km island connected via a 13 km bridge to an additional 760 sq. km of mainland, referred to as Seberang Perai. Commercial and administrative activity is concentrated in the capital of Georgetown, located on the northeast tip of the island. Temples and other historical sites are scattered in many places and the northern areas hides some picturesque beaches
Hokkien Heritage
While the population is multi-racial, the culture here seems to have adopted a permanent a Chinese tinge. It is not unusual to find Malays and Indians being able to speak the Hokkien language alongside the largely Chinese population (65 percent) of Penang. Eating out is a very popular past time and Penang’s hawker stalls are legendary among Malaysians for their excellent food and lively atmosphere.
Francis Light
Penang’s history was official recorded when the Sultan of Kedah ceded the state (then under his control) to Francis Light of the British East India Company in 1786. In exchange, the Sultan was promised British military protection from the Siamese by the crafty Light who had, in fact, no such backing.
When the Siamese invaded, there was no help rendered to the Sultan. He attempted to retake Penang back in 1790. The attack was unsuccessful and Penang continued to remain under British control with an additional strip of mainland added in 1800. The Sultan was paid 10,000 Spanish Dollars per annum in return.
Through the decades, Penang flourished as a centre for trade of tea, spices, china and cloth. It remained under British rule until it became part of Malaysia in 1957 during Independence Day.
The Modern Penang
Today, Penang is fast, furious and alive with culture and people. Though the number of visitors may have lessened since its duty-free status was taken over by Langkawi, the island state is currently undergoing a revival among visitors through tourism efforts by its people and the Government to return it to its glory days.
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Georgetown
The city of Georgetown is Penang’s capital city and the place to go to in search of historical sights and shopping adventures. Many cultural temples line the streets while certain areas are famous for their sale of antiques, artefacts, electronic goods, souvenirs and other commodities. The city area is well-connected through a link of roads, though some are one-way and narrow. Busy and fast-paced, Georgetown is a city that never sleeps, just like Kuala Lumpur.
Gurney Drive
The Gurney Drive is a fantastic place to catch a view of the sunset – and eat at hawkers stalls. Most of Penang’s glorious food can be ordered from the hawker stalls in the area, from Assam Laksa to Popiah and Char Keow Teow to Hokkien Mee. Many families also come here to picnic on weekends and during the night, a bazzar selling all types of goods comes alive in Gurney Drive.
City Hall
The City Hall located along the Esplanade is a fine building of Victorian architecture built in 1903; a reminder of the colonial era in Penang. The City Hall faces a historic field – Padang Kota which is a venue for festivals and other large-scale events. Today, the Hall is still used for period meetings among the Penang Municipal Council Chamber.
Clock Tower
The Clock Tower is a colonial reminder from the era of the British Empire in Penang. Built to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, the Clock Tower was a gift to the British authorities from a local millionaire, Cheah Chen Eok. Moorish stylings dominate the structure and from afar, it resembles the minaret of a mosque.
Penang State Museum
The Penang Museum was built in 1965 and houses a collection of priceless artefacts and state treasures. Eight of the ten original oil paintings by the famous artist Captain Robert Smith are found here. Other items on display include porcelain, furniture, jewellery and costumes from past historical eras. There are also maps, charts and memorabilia used by the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Fort Cornwallis
Cornwallis was an ancient fort built by Francis Light, the founder of Penang, on the spot where he landed in 1786. It was originally built as a wooden stockade by convicts, receiving concrete upgrades through time. Today, the fort has been converted into an open-air park complete with amphitheatre, a history gallery, cafes, and souvenir shops. There are also a few cannons sitting around, the most famous being Seri Rambai, reputedly having mystical powers.
Penang War Museum
The War Museum situated on Batu Maung Hill traces the history of World War II in Malaysia. Located on a sprawling 20-acre piece of land, visitors will be taken on a journey through a soldier’s perspective as he narrates the dangers and challenges of war. There are canons, armaments, survival kits used by soldiers on display as well as underground installations such as pillboxes, tunnels and ventilations shafts. Visitors will be enlightened by the many war relics exhibited and hopefully, come out with a better understanding of the nature of global conflict.
Upper Penang Road
This northern portion of this historical road is now a brand new entertainment circle, akin to Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur. Upmarket restaurants, karaoke joints, bars, discotheques, pubs, and vogue boutique shops have sprouted over the precinct, offering visitors a wild night out in Penang. Most are housed in heritage buildings restored to provide a funky edge to Penang’s entertainment scene.
Hainanese Mariners' Lodge/ Penang Heritage Trust
The building was formerly used by itinerant Hainanese mariners for accommodation but was converted in 1998 to set up the Penang Heritage Trust, a non-profit organisation dedicated to preserving Penang’s unique Chinese culture. The centre offers visitors information on Penang’s heritage sites, organises projects, tours and provides accommodation. Nearby are some Chinese workshops that include a traditional carpenter, a goldsmith’s guild and a Cantonese association, all open for visits.
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
The house was built and named after a Hakka migrant in 1890. He was born a penniless person but eventually became the most powerful overseas Chinese merchant of his time in Nanyang. Moving to Penang, he continued to build his empire of shipping, opium and mining in Southeast Asia. The house is a magnificent architectural marvel with distinct European styling and stained-glass windows. Today, the house is open for visitors to learn more about Cheong’s history through antiques and paraphernalia displayed in the building.
Stay in Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Kapitan Keling Mosque
The largest and oldest mosque in Penang was built in 1801 and further redesigned in 1910 by a German architect – Henry Alfred Neubronner, who gave the mosque its British Raj Moghul revival appearance and an elegant minaret. It is named after an Indian Muslim merchant – the ‘Kapitan Keling’ (headman) Caudeer Mohudeen.
Penang Toy Museum
The Toy Museum is Penang’s latest attraction with over 100,000 toys, dolls, models and other collectibles. Started by an avid collector of toys, the museum is also said to be the largest of its kind in Asia with many different chambers showcasing toys from different genres such as anime, Hong Kong movie stars, horror, science fiction and fantasy.
Dr Sun Yat Sen's Penang Base
A simple shop lot became the base from 1909 – 1911 for the revolutionary Chinese leader Dr Sun Yat Sen’s efforts to modernise China and turn it into a republic. Penang supported Dr Sun’s efforts and raised funds for the uprising in China during that historical period. The shop lot is open for visitors wishing to learn more about the historical leader and his activities in Penang.
Mahamariamman Temple
This is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang dating all the way back to 1833 and is adorned with many sculptures. Nearby is Little Indian, a collection of shopping areas that brim with Indian culture and noise.
Kek Lok Si Temple
The Kek Lok Si is a finely-crafted Buddhist temple, located on a hill in Ayer Hitam. Inside, visitors can stroll in the gardens, visit a turtle pond and admire shrines and other sculptures of Buddhist origin. Visitors should also try the delicious Asam Laksa dishes which are sold in stalls near the temple.
Wat Chayamangkalaram
Yet another Buddhist temple, the Wat houses a reclining Buddha statue that is the third largest of its kind in the world - 33 meters in length. On the temple grounds, there are many Buddhist sculptures as well. The temple was built by a Thai monk in 1845, who had a penchant for Penang’s Asam Laksa.
St George's Church
Saint George Church is the oldest Anglican Church in Malaysia which still holds regular services every Sunday. Built in 1818 by convicts, the church has a memorial dedicated to Francis Light sitting in front.
Millionaires’ Row
There is a popular saying among the Straits Chinese – immigrant Chinese families cannot keep their wealth any longer than three generations; the first will earn it, the second will prosper it, and the third will waste it away. That was the subject of a recent local movie in Malaysia entitled ‘Third Generation’.How the saying ties in with the Millionaires row of houses is left for you to ponder as you admire the street of mansions, now owned by the descendants of millionaires. Each of the five mansions on the street was built by wealthy businessmen, including the Honda dealer Loh Boon Siew and former shipping magnate Lim Mah Chye.
P.Ramlee’s House
The Malay actor P. Ramlee was the most famous actor of his time in Malaysia. This was his residence during his career in the 1930-40s. Inside, visitors can view his memorabilia and other articles related to his acting and biography. All furnishings have been carefully preserved to maintain the house as it originally was when it was used by P. Ramlee.
Quoted from : http://www.penang.ws/penang-attractions/placevisit.htm
Monday, December 3, 2007
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Friend or Enemy
People nowadays, are very sensitive towards their surrounding. They could turn their back towards their close ones, or even their family for their so-called " pride and dignity".
How many of us prefer to be-friended our ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend? How many of us prefer to be-friended our enemy? How many of us prefer to be-friended with someone who betrayed us?
These are the most common cases in today's world. Let me start off with the most common scenario....
Ex-Boyfriend VS Ex-Girlfriend
A pair of bird-loving angels have broken up due to some god-knows reasons .....
the guy has an affair with others, the girl has no attention...
the guy has no freedom, the girl has no sweet talks...
the guy has no money, the girl has no clothes...
the guy broke his promise, the girl was abandoned...
the guy lied, the girl flirted...
the guy broke up, the girl pissed out...
the girl broke up, the guy cheer up...
I used to know a couple who used to be very loving, and used to promise each other that they will give whatever it takes just to maintain their relationship. After time passed by, they realised each other are not suitable for each other, so broke up. Guess what? Both do not talk to each other for years, and treat each other as enemy. Why? the guy blamed the girl to be so boring, not wiling to give in, flirts....the girl blamed the guy to be so NO LIFE, no surprises, stingy, nvr dare to disclose their relationship and stuffs...
Yes, girls like their guy to ANNOUNCE their relationship, and if the guy prefer to be low-profiled, girls usually feel uncontented, and there must be something to hide behind all these...
Back to the topic...since both agreed to go different ways, why cant they just be friend back? Forget the past, and go on!!
There was another friend of mine, she was left by his BF after few years of relationship. The guy provided her with cash, pleasures and also loves. But, that lasted for only few years. After living in her wonderland, she then noticed the guy actually kept another GF without her knowledge...Yes, i agree the guy was wrong, and so what? We have our rights to choose whom to be with.. and how we want it to be... The only mistake the guy did was, he did not tell her frankly how he felt...
Of course, we will surely expect them to be the WORST-EVER-ENEMY ever lived on this earth!! It turned out that they are good friend now, and she mixes well with his current GF as well..this is what we call Sporting? Stupid? Open-Minded? Mature? Responsible? i will let you to decide...
there are still a lot of stories behind, but i m not sure of it though...
Enemy VS Enemy
Some people are born with enemies around them.. not excluding myself for sure. Well, in case you do not understand the meaning of Enemy, open up Google, go to some dictionary website, and check it for yourself. We will have the kind of feeling to revenge, having high level of Testosteron of putting the opposite to Hell...
In my humble thoughts, i seriously think that Enemy could be friend anymore, i mean, maybe can be friend, but not close/ good friend after all of those past...right?
However, i would prefer to reduce the number of enemy and increase the number of friends...don't we? What's the point of having enemies while it will only make you suffer? You have to spend time to avoid him, spend time to curse/scold him, spend your energy to reflect towards his provocation?
Can you imagine how nice could it be if, for once, you could think of how good he is, and how nice if he is your friend? Just lay low, and say HI..or maybe How are you? or..Shall we have a drink??(not to fight or smth)...well..just to let those people who hates me...let bygone be bygone, and let's be friend again..alright?
Trushful VS Betrayers
Haha..this is the worst case..i hate this the most...i cant forgive someone who betrayed me...yea...no matter what he do..i wont forgive him...How could you betray your own friend?
Most people find it hard to forgive someone who had turned his back against them. I strongly agree, because sometimes i find it hard either to forgive a friends who have back-stabbed you...
I do not have any comment on this though..but, if it happens to me, i will try my best to let it go..saying is easy, but action takes a lot of courage and determination..i believe i am categorized in the strong and consistent group of people. :)
No matter how much someone who had hurt you, or someone you hurt, just try our best to live our life to the fullest...never let the past drags you, we should maintain our pace, living happily with what we have now.
When we dislike bush, there are NO BUSH GIRLS
WHen we dislike enemies, there are NO ENEMIES WORLD
" I LOVE YOU, MY FRIENDS!!"
Sorry if this blog offended you...
How many of us prefer to be-friended our ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend? How many of us prefer to be-friended our enemy? How many of us prefer to be-friended with someone who betrayed us?
These are the most common cases in today's world. Let me start off with the most common scenario....
Ex-Boyfriend VS Ex-Girlfriend
A pair of bird-loving angels have broken up due to some god-knows reasons .....
the guy has an affair with others, the girl has no attention...
the guy has no freedom, the girl has no sweet talks...
the guy has no money, the girl has no clothes...
the guy broke his promise, the girl was abandoned...
the guy lied, the girl flirted...
the guy broke up, the girl pissed out...
the girl broke up, the guy cheer up...
I used to know a couple who used to be very loving, and used to promise each other that they will give whatever it takes just to maintain their relationship. After time passed by, they realised each other are not suitable for each other, so broke up. Guess what? Both do not talk to each other for years, and treat each other as enemy. Why? the guy blamed the girl to be so boring, not wiling to give in, flirts....the girl blamed the guy to be so NO LIFE, no surprises, stingy, nvr dare to disclose their relationship and stuffs...
Yes, girls like their guy to ANNOUNCE their relationship, and if the guy prefer to be low-profiled, girls usually feel uncontented, and there must be something to hide behind all these...
Back to the topic...since both agreed to go different ways, why cant they just be friend back? Forget the past, and go on!!
There was another friend of mine, she was left by his BF after few years of relationship. The guy provided her with cash, pleasures and also loves. But, that lasted for only few years. After living in her wonderland, she then noticed the guy actually kept another GF without her knowledge...Yes, i agree the guy was wrong, and so what? We have our rights to choose whom to be with.. and how we want it to be... The only mistake the guy did was, he did not tell her frankly how he felt...
Of course, we will surely expect them to be the WORST-EVER-ENEMY ever lived on this earth!! It turned out that they are good friend now, and she mixes well with his current GF as well..this is what we call Sporting? Stupid? Open-Minded? Mature? Responsible? i will let you to decide...
there are still a lot of stories behind, but i m not sure of it though...
Enemy VS Enemy
Some people are born with enemies around them.. not excluding myself for sure. Well, in case you do not understand the meaning of Enemy, open up Google, go to some dictionary website, and check it for yourself. We will have the kind of feeling to revenge, having high level of Testosteron of putting the opposite to Hell...
In my humble thoughts, i seriously think that Enemy could be friend anymore, i mean, maybe can be friend, but not close/ good friend after all of those past...right?
However, i would prefer to reduce the number of enemy and increase the number of friends...don't we? What's the point of having enemies while it will only make you suffer? You have to spend time to avoid him, spend time to curse/scold him, spend your energy to reflect towards his provocation?
Can you imagine how nice could it be if, for once, you could think of how good he is, and how nice if he is your friend? Just lay low, and say HI..or maybe How are you? or..Shall we have a drink??(not to fight or smth)...well..just to let those people who hates me...let bygone be bygone, and let's be friend again..alright?
Trushful VS Betrayers
Haha..this is the worst case..i hate this the most...i cant forgive someone who betrayed me...yea...no matter what he do..i wont forgive him...How could you betray your own friend?
Most people find it hard to forgive someone who had turned his back against them. I strongly agree, because sometimes i find it hard either to forgive a friends who have back-stabbed you...
I do not have any comment on this though..but, if it happens to me, i will try my best to let it go..saying is easy, but action takes a lot of courage and determination..i believe i am categorized in the strong and consistent group of people. :)
No matter how much someone who had hurt you, or someone you hurt, just try our best to live our life to the fullest...never let the past drags you, we should maintain our pace, living happily with what we have now.
When we dislike bush, there are NO BUSH GIRLS
WHen we dislike enemies, there are NO ENEMIES WORLD
" I LOVE YOU, MY FRIENDS!!"
Sorry if this blog offended you...
Intelions in Paint-Balls action!
Are you a Shooter??
Ready to Combat in Counter-Strike Style?
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Paint Ball is the right choice for you. Instead of sitting in front of PC shooting those imaginative sharp shooter, why not put them into real life? Yeah!! Do you hate your roomates? Your friends? Your partners? Or even your Girl/Boy Friends? Bring them into the field!!
Nowadays, company stress on all-rounded employees..they want them to work, as well as have fun. Intel is one of the multinational company that practises employee welfare awareness programme. You Work, You Eat, You Massage, You Play, You Chat, YOU SHOOT!!
i have attached some photos taken by my department's team building held months back.
Let's see what those Engineers, Team Leaders, Managers and Senior Managers can do! They can do not only Programming, Managing their subordinates, BUT ALSO SHOOTING!!! WHo says they don't play Gun-Game?
The 3rd Legion of TME Intel
Ambushing? Sniper-ing? I could see someone aiming at the camera man..
These are the counter terrorist in Intel..Should be in Sentinel i suppose..we can see Crystal Maiden, Kardel Sharpeye and Phantom Lancer
Take Cover and shoot
The white and the grey shirt fellows are aiming at those birds i suppose..
This scene looks like De-Dust2 map..at sniper area
When you are Big, you are easy target
This should be the winner i suppose...
Can you see those guns??These are the normal guns...not the professional with gas tank
Another scene in CounterStrike
Intel-Strike 4.0 Full Version.exe
Prepare to be shot? OR Prepare to shoot?
Ready to Combat in Counter-Strike Style?
<<<<----------<<<<---------------->>>>------------------>>>>
Paint Ball is the right choice for you. Instead of sitting in front of PC shooting those imaginative sharp shooter, why not put them into real life? Yeah!! Do you hate your roomates? Your friends? Your partners? Or even your Girl/Boy Friends? Bring them into the field!!
Nowadays, company stress on all-rounded employees..they want them to work, as well as have fun. Intel is one of the multinational company that practises employee welfare awareness programme. You Work, You Eat, You Massage, You Play, You Chat, YOU SHOOT!!
i have attached some photos taken by my department's team building held months back.
Let's see what those Engineers, Team Leaders, Managers and Senior Managers can do! They can do not only Programming, Managing their subordinates, BUT ALSO SHOOTING!!! WHo says they don't play Gun-Game?
The 3rd Legion of TME Intel
Ambushing? Sniper-ing? I could see someone aiming at the camera man..
These are the counter terrorist in Intel..Should be in Sentinel i suppose..we can see Crystal Maiden, Kardel Sharpeye and Phantom Lancer
Take Cover and shoot
The white and the grey shirt fellows are aiming at those birds i suppose..
This scene looks like De-Dust2 map..at sniper area
When you are Big, you are easy target
This should be the winner i suppose...
Can you see those guns??These are the normal guns...not the professional with gas tank
Another scene in CounterStrike
Intel-Strike 4.0 Full Version.exe
Prepare to be shot? OR Prepare to shoot?
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Penang People
I went to Momo and Glo last nite..and i seriously think that penang ppl are more friendly than those in KL and Kuching..why do i say so? Because, in Penang pubs, we can look at them , and they smile back..HOWEVER, in KL pubs and KCH pubs..if u look at them, they will straight away call one gang of ppl and ask u "what u wan??!@#$%^" ...well..maybe that's for me specifically only..coz my face looks like "quan da" (patut dipukul).. well..there was a guy still "cheers" with me coz he accidentally hit me frm behind, and said sorry too...wow!!i felt so good..coz i dn feel scared being inside Momo..mana tau anytime ppl start a fight and u kena belasah??haha...well..I wish i can go to MOMO more often..very fun!!i like da music and the environment...suits me well..
Ever since i moved to Penang, i get to knw a few frens...when i was swimming and also working out at the gym...today, i got to knw a businessman named Ah Ket..he is doing water dispenser business..we talked and we swam in the pool..Penang has a lot of friendly and nice ppl..
I got to know a cook named Vincent too..he brought me around Penang and enjoy the foods here..He is another example of a good Penangities..
Rui Xing is another guy i got to knw when i was at the gym..he is kinda nice to me as well..he brught me to massage my leg ..and he helped me a lot when i needa help in Penang..another nice guy here..
BUT..how come still no girls le??erm..maybe i shud say..Penang girls are more preserved? or..they are too cool? or..they are ermm...conservative? who knws..i have to get more opinions and views from penang ppl then..
Ever since i moved to Penang, i get to knw a few frens...when i was swimming and also working out at the gym...today, i got to knw a businessman named Ah Ket..he is doing water dispenser business..we talked and we swam in the pool..Penang has a lot of friendly and nice ppl..
I got to know a cook named Vincent too..he brought me around Penang and enjoy the foods here..He is another example of a good Penangities..
Rui Xing is another guy i got to knw when i was at the gym..he is kinda nice to me as well..he brught me to massage my leg ..and he helped me a lot when i needa help in Penang..another nice guy here..
BUT..how come still no girls le??erm..maybe i shud say..Penang girls are more preserved? or..they are too cool? or..they are ermm...conservative? who knws..i have to get more opinions and views from penang ppl then..
Friday, November 16, 2007
How my Resume Looks Like
This is how my Resume looks like..well..of course this is jz partially from the whole Resume..
Interesting Places in Kuching
Hey Guys out there...want to know more about Kuching??!@#$%^&* I will just provide some of the interesting places i have been to ..
Of course, i will just list them out first, and explain it to you later
For those readers out there, if you have anything extra, leave them in comment, i will update it later ok? thanks a lot ^^
Historical and Recreational
1. Muzium Sarawak Where all the historical values resides on.
2. Sarawak Cultural Village(MUST VISIT) All of the ethnics culture is found here. Blow Pipe (RM1 for 3 trials) Performance by the locals performers - Very very interesting If you are a student, bring your student card!! Special Discount for students!
3. Sarawak Cat Muzium Nothing much to see, but you can have a look at some collection of Hello Kitty
4. Fairy Cave (MUST VISIT)
5. Wind Cave
6. Jong Crocodile Farm A 1-2 hour walk in the farm looking at crocodiles and snakes of all kinds
Parks
1. Kubah National Park Picnic places
2. Gunung Gading National Park Fun and Enjoyable experience here
3. Borneo Heights
4. Matang Family Park
5. Matang Wildlife Center
6. Ranchang Pool, Serian
Places to visit at night
1. Amigos (run by a German, John)
2. Monsoon (with bartender Kandau)
3. the Goal Cafe.
4. Soho
5. Grappa
6. Tribes
7. Mermaid bar
8. Travillion
9. Merdeka Palace's Victoria Arms (Friday Night is Ladies Night, most every-day is with Disco and Live-band). This one will cost you entrance of 25 Ringgit but it's worth it, and a free drink is included.
10. Many other places have daily live-performances by talented bands with great lead singers, even though they mostly just play pop-charts, and rarely any original (or local) songs.
Island and Beaches
1. Damai
2. Damai Lagoon (Changed Management to Damai Puri)
3. Santubong
4. Permai (Cheap accomodation, nice for BBQ and outdoor acitivities)
5. Pandan Beach
6. Sematan Beach
7. Sia Beach
Shoppings and Malls
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THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE
1. Riverside Majestic - Parkson
2. Sarawak Plaza
3. Tun Jugah (Branded items sold here)
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4. Hock Lee Center (Clothes and Gifts)
5. Centrepoint
6. Hopoh (Clothes, Sports Equipments and Shoes) 7. Wisma Saberkas - 2nd Lowyat Plaza (Handphone and PC paradise)
8. Satok
9. Everise
10. 100% Discount Store (Cheap as hell!)
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NEW SHOPPING COMPLEXES
11. THE SPRING
12. BOULEVARD
13. COLD STORAGE
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Souvenir and Gift Shops
1. Shop houses opposite Kuching Waterfront
2. Sarawak Cultural Village
3. India Street Pedestrian Mall
4. Carpenter Street
Town
1. Tabuan Jaya
2. BDC
3. MJC
4. Petra Jaya
5. Green Road
Budget Hotels
1. Nemo Inn
2. Telang Usan Hotel
3. Borneo Hotel
4. Fata Hotel
5. Marlin Inn
6. City Inn
7. Regalis Hotel
8. Penview Hotel
9. Longhouse Hotel
10.Supreme Hotel
Executive Hotels
1. Holiday Inn Hotel
2. Riverside Majestic
3. Merdeka Palace
4. Kuching Park Hotel
5. Harbour View Hotel
6. Resorts Hotel - Damai, Damai Lagoon, Santubong
7. Hilton Hotel
8. Rajah Court Hotel
Drinks
1. Teh C Peng 3 Layer / 7 Layer
2. White Lady
3. Tuak
Famous Delicacies
1. Kolo Mee
2. Laksa
3. Bilin (Vege)
4. Come here to find out MORE!
Of course, i will just list them out first, and explain it to you later
For those readers out there, if you have anything extra, leave them in comment, i will update it later ok? thanks a lot ^^
Historical and Recreational
1. Muzium Sarawak Where all the historical values resides on.
2. Sarawak Cultural Village(MUST VISIT) All of the ethnics culture is found here. Blow Pipe (RM1 for 3 trials) Performance by the locals performers - Very very interesting If you are a student, bring your student card!! Special Discount for students!
3. Sarawak Cat Muzium Nothing much to see, but you can have a look at some collection of Hello Kitty
4. Fairy Cave (MUST VISIT)
5. Wind Cave
6. Jong Crocodile Farm A 1-2 hour walk in the farm looking at crocodiles and snakes of all kinds
Parks
1. Kubah National Park Picnic places
2. Gunung Gading National Park Fun and Enjoyable experience here
3. Borneo Heights
4. Matang Family Park
5. Matang Wildlife Center
6. Ranchang Pool, Serian
Places to visit at night
1. Amigos (run by a German, John)
2. Monsoon (with bartender Kandau)
3. the Goal Cafe.
4. Soho
5. Grappa
6. Tribes
7. Mermaid bar
8. Travillion
9. Merdeka Palace's Victoria Arms (Friday Night is Ladies Night, most every-day is with Disco and Live-band). This one will cost you entrance of 25 Ringgit but it's worth it, and a free drink is included.
10. Many other places have daily live-performances by talented bands with great lead singers, even though they mostly just play pop-charts, and rarely any original (or local) songs.
Island and Beaches
1. Damai
2. Damai Lagoon (Changed Management to Damai Puri)
3. Santubong
4. Permai (Cheap accomodation, nice for BBQ and outdoor acitivities)
5. Pandan Beach
6. Sematan Beach
7. Sia Beach
Shoppings and Malls
=================================
THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE
1. Riverside Majestic - Parkson
2. Sarawak Plaza
3. Tun Jugah (Branded items sold here)
====================================
4. Hock Lee Center (Clothes and Gifts)
5. Centrepoint
6. Hopoh (Clothes, Sports Equipments and Shoes) 7. Wisma Saberkas - 2nd Lowyat Plaza (Handphone and PC paradise)
8. Satok
9. Everise
10. 100% Discount Store (Cheap as hell!)
=========================
NEW SHOPPING COMPLEXES
11. THE SPRING
12. BOULEVARD
13. COLD STORAGE
=========================
Souvenir and Gift Shops
1. Shop houses opposite Kuching Waterfront
2. Sarawak Cultural Village
3. India Street Pedestrian Mall
4. Carpenter Street
Town
1. Tabuan Jaya
2. BDC
3. MJC
4. Petra Jaya
5. Green Road
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Trip to Genting
Last Saturday in August, after finished packing my stuffs, I went to wake Ah hoong up..because he is sending me to the bus station. GENTING!!HERE I COME!!!YES YES YES!!USH USH USH!!! Well, we are considered lucky lo..i did a survey and we manage to get free stay at First World Hotel!!hehe..FREE!!! but hor, Tze Chang forgot to take the voucher..so we went back to Intel to take it. No one is in the company except some cleaners and US! Tze Chang was so unfortunate that day. He had a terrible sore throat..he could hardly call “zhia howe da ke” ..haih..no choice la..who ask him to sing in da toilet for 3 hours non stop..sigh..
We met Kenny at the bus station..seriously..this guy looks like Sherman..in American Pie movie..seriously!!99% alike!haha..jk jk..we bought the ticket from Gunung Raya, but we sat on AltaBina bus..weird eh? We nearly sent to Singapore for god sake..luckily hor..Kenny and Tze Chang dn believe in god..so we arrived in KL safely. My sis will be arriving at 3pm in Kl..so..me and Kenny had our first meal of the day at McDonald..guess wat??i bought the McD Value Meal No.8, 2 chicken, 1 fries and 1 pepsi..but I got 2+1 chicken..because one of the chicken weren’t cooked enuf.there were some kind of chicken blood around the bone..and then I met my sis at the Shuttle Bus station from LCCT..waited for my eldest sister to arrive, Kenny took the opportunity to talk to my sis..that guy reli ..haih..c pretty gal mmg x leh control..dn care him liaw..
We went The Curve, had some meal at Sakae Sushi, then walked around Ikea..then went to Sri Petaling for seafood..after that..back home…Kenny was sleeping in Terence’s room, while I slept in my sis room..i fixed her pc, then online..then sleep..
The next day, we went to KL sentral to meet Tze Chang…that guy went to MidValley to “spy” on wei zhu n natasya..who knows his mission failed..so he went to take his dinner at “long de chuan ren”..expensive bah the price there..Tze Chang mmg orang kaya!!muahahahahahaha!!!
Kenny said “KL Sentral has shuttle to Genting HOURLY!!” so we planned to go at 9am..Tze chang said he might be late..so we changed the plan to 10am..mana tau..the counter said “NEXT BUS AT 1PM!”…bo pien lo..we took taxi to Pasar Rakyat to take 1030 bus to genting..
When we reach there..it was about 11.30 am..we went to took a number for check-in…494 we got, 280 is current number..we expect an hour would do..so we went to Restaurant Hainan Kitchen..one chicken rice 11.20!!that chicken is born in China, imported from Hainan and cooked here…that’s y RM11.20..make sense?yea..our meal cost 45.89 without drink..sigh..so we went back to the lobby to check out the number…322…wtf!how many more to go??more than a hundred..so we wanted to go to the theme park to check out the time it closes..so we walked up the hill…then we saw a temple there..only til that time we knew that we r on da wrong track..so we went downhill and took another path..it was raining that afternoon..cant reli enter the theme park..so..after checking the time and took some photos, we walked back to the lobby..it was 497 d..OMG!! we missed 494..so I rushed to counter 26 to check in..da moment I reached..its 500 d..she said “oops..its 500 now..” I said “pls..we went out and didn notice it”…then she said ok..but!!!BUT!!Kenny and Tze Chang were having their sweet time at counter 1 because they thought our number is 497…speechless ..hahaa..
Basically, we went for wall climbing, had some meal, flying coaster, pool…nearly played bowling..but it was so full that we have to wait for 30 min until our turn..so we turned away for another game..we had Rm10 Burger King meal..cheapest in Genting I suppose…Pity Tze Chang..sorethroat but still eat fry stuffs..thank to me..hehe..
Night time..they went to Casino and I stayed in the room..they loss money, I gain my sleep//
The next day, we went to the themepark at 9.30 am..most of da rides weren’t open..so we went to play bumper boat..Kenny was attracted by a primary girl..sigh…this guy will be charged for paedophile..FOR SURE!!then we went for Fun Kart..then CorkSkrew..BUGGER!!this lousy machine thingy spoiled halfway..leaving us hanging in the middle of the ride..well..i guess I exaggerate a little too much..it stopped right before we finished the ride..so we were stranded in the middle of the track for around 5 mins..we could see the crowd waiting for this ride, moved away one by one..then we went for Pirate Ship..this is da worse ride ever!!felt like vomiting after the ride..that Kenny is inhuman..still can go for Spinner..we went back to hotel then check out..
We met Kenny at the bus station..seriously..this guy looks like Sherman..in American Pie movie..seriously!!99% alike!haha..jk jk..we bought the ticket from Gunung Raya, but we sat on AltaBina bus..weird eh? We nearly sent to Singapore for god sake..luckily hor..Kenny and Tze Chang dn believe in god..so we arrived in KL safely. My sis will be arriving at 3pm in Kl..so..me and Kenny had our first meal of the day at McDonald..guess wat??i bought the McD Value Meal No.8, 2 chicken, 1 fries and 1 pepsi..but I got 2+1 chicken..because one of the chicken weren’t cooked enuf.there were some kind of chicken blood around the bone..and then I met my sis at the Shuttle Bus station from LCCT..waited for my eldest sister to arrive, Kenny took the opportunity to talk to my sis..that guy reli ..haih..c pretty gal mmg x leh control..dn care him liaw..
We went The Curve, had some meal at Sakae Sushi, then walked around Ikea..then went to Sri Petaling for seafood..after that..back home…Kenny was sleeping in Terence’s room, while I slept in my sis room..i fixed her pc, then online..then sleep..
The next day, we went to KL sentral to meet Tze Chang…that guy went to MidValley to “spy” on wei zhu n natasya..who knows his mission failed..so he went to take his dinner at “long de chuan ren”..expensive bah the price there..Tze Chang mmg orang kaya!!muahahahahahaha!!!
Kenny said “KL Sentral has shuttle to Genting HOURLY!!” so we planned to go at 9am..Tze chang said he might be late..so we changed the plan to 10am..mana tau..the counter said “NEXT BUS AT 1PM!”…bo pien lo..we took taxi to Pasar Rakyat to take 1030 bus to genting..
When we reach there..it was about 11.30 am..we went to took a number for check-in…494 we got, 280 is current number..we expect an hour would do..so we went to Restaurant Hainan Kitchen..one chicken rice 11.20!!that chicken is born in China, imported from Hainan and cooked here…that’s y RM11.20..make sense?yea..our meal cost 45.89 without drink..sigh..so we went back to the lobby to check out the number…322…wtf!how many more to go??more than a hundred..so we wanted to go to the theme park to check out the time it closes..so we walked up the hill…then we saw a temple there..only til that time we knew that we r on da wrong track..so we went downhill and took another path..it was raining that afternoon..cant reli enter the theme park..so..after checking the time and took some photos, we walked back to the lobby..it was 497 d..OMG!! we missed 494..so I rushed to counter 26 to check in..da moment I reached..its 500 d..she said “oops..its 500 now..” I said “pls..we went out and didn notice it”…then she said ok..but!!!BUT!!Kenny and Tze Chang were having their sweet time at counter 1 because they thought our number is 497…speechless ..hahaa..
Basically, we went for wall climbing, had some meal, flying coaster, pool…nearly played bowling..but it was so full that we have to wait for 30 min until our turn..so we turned away for another game..we had Rm10 Burger King meal..cheapest in Genting I suppose…Pity Tze Chang..sorethroat but still eat fry stuffs..thank to me..hehe..
Night time..they went to Casino and I stayed in the room..they loss money, I gain my sleep//
The next day, we went to the themepark at 9.30 am..most of da rides weren’t open..so we went to play bumper boat..Kenny was attracted by a primary girl..sigh…this guy will be charged for paedophile..FOR SURE!!then we went for Fun Kart..then CorkSkrew..BUGGER!!this lousy machine thingy spoiled halfway..leaving us hanging in the middle of the ride..well..i guess I exaggerate a little too much..it stopped right before we finished the ride..so we were stranded in the middle of the track for around 5 mins..we could see the crowd waiting for this ride, moved away one by one..then we went for Pirate Ship..this is da worse ride ever!!felt like vomiting after the ride..that Kenny is inhuman..still can go for Spinner..we went back to hotel then check out..
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