A little while ago, a reader asked me for information about express buses from LCCT to Ipoh. I found the information for him and decided it's better to share it on my blog for the benefit of everyone. There is one express bus service by Star Shuttle, plying Bercham - Medan Gopeng - KLIA - ... continue reading »

MV Logos Hope, a mission ship converted into the world's largest floating book fair, is calling on four ports in Malaysia. The ship, manned by an international crew of 45 nationalities, has already called on Penang and Port Klang since August. It is currently berthed at Kuching Port, Sarawak and will be there until 13th ... continue reading »

Today, I bring you information on touring Ipoh City on a bus. Whether you are a tourist or a local who would like to visit some of the more popular attractions in Ipoh by bus, this will be useful information, hopefully. Perak Transit is the company that runs this bus service and they have an office ... continue reading »

I travel to Kuala Lumpur about once a month, sometimes for shopping, sometimes to cover events or to attend conferences. Depending on my schedule and where I would like to disembark, I take the train or express bus. The integrated express bus terminal in Ipoh is located in a building called Kompleks Silveritage Galleria in Medan ... continue reading »

The travel fair organised by The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents Perak Chapter that we have all been waiting for is here again, finally. It started yesterday and will end on 14th August, 2011. I think that three days is too short a time to plan a vacation, especially overseas vacation. Yet, I ... continue reading »

Banjaran means "mountain range" in Bahasa Malaysia (Malay language). It is a very apt word used to name The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat because it is set against limestone hills in Ipoh (Tambun). My friends in Ipoh have the misconception that The Banjaran is very far away when it is actually not. It only takes 15 to ... continue reading »

Cheap fast train is here. Well, it's not THAT fast but it's cheap. Cheaper than taking the express bus (adult ticket)! This Koc 1 Rakyat (One Rakyat Coach) is a promotion by Electric Train Services (ETS) and it runs from 1st July to 31st Dec, 2011. Here are the terms and conditions (only for Malaysians ... continue reading »