Bukit Jugra, Banting, Selangor
Although Bukit Jugra (Jugra Hill) is not as high as Kuala Kubu Bharu’s Bukit Batu Pahat which is 1400-foot above sea level, many paragliders come here to fly. In Malaysia, … Read More
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A Visit to Orang Asli Museum, Gombak, Selangor
Dr. Baharon Azhar Bin Raffie’i, fourth Director-General of the Department of Orang Asli Affairs (JHEOA) (1969 – 1986) was the person who mooted the idea for the preservation of history … Read More
Institut Kraf Negara, Rawang
Institut Kraf Negara (IKN) or National Craft Institute (NCI) is a learning institute that provides craft skills training, from rattan weaving to wood carving, batik printing, ceramics, silverware, embroidery, and … Read More
Launch of Citrawarna@Kuala Lumpur 2016
This year’s Citrawarna, or Colours of Malaysia, which was first introduced in 1999 to promote and celebrate the country’s arts, heritage, nature and culture, was launched with much pomp, colour … Read More
Dubai My Love, starring Erwin Dawson and Hanna Aqeela
Malaysian-made romantic movie, Dubai My Love, has recently completed its filming in Dubai. The movie stars Malaysian actor Erwin Dawson and actress Hanna Aqeela, who explored iconic attractions throughout the … Read More
Insitu Museum of Jugra, Banting, Selangor
Originally a district police station-cum-jailhouse (Rumah Pasung) on the ground floor and a courtroom on the upper floor, this building functioned as such until the state government administration centre relocated … Read More
Alaeddin Palace, Bukit Jugra, Selangor
Also known as Istana Bandar (Town Palace) and Istana 44 Bilik (Palace with 44 rooms), Alaeddin Palace (Istana Alaeddin) was built in 1899 and completed in 1905 by Sultan Alaeddin … Read More
The Royal Mausoleum of Almarhum Sultan Abdul Samad on Jugra Hill
Mausoleums and cemeteries are not my preferred vacation destinations but I don’t deny that there are people who purposely look out for these, perhaps as a research topic.
The Haven Instagram Challenge Round 3: WIN a night’s stay at The Haven!
Stand a chance to win a night’s stay at The Haven Resort Hotel Ipoh! This 3rd round of Instagram Challenge is open from 23rd August until 30th September, 2016. The … Read More
The Haven Suite Promotions: 3D / 2N Family Escapade or Romantic Escapade
Beginning August, 2016 until the end of the year, two fantastic suite promotions are being run concurrently by The Haven Resort Hotel & Residences. You wouldn’t want to miss this, … Read More
BOH Tea Plantation in Bukit Cheeding, Banting, Selangor
Growing up drinking BOH tea, my recent visit to BOH’s lowland tea plantation in Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, was an eye-opener. The leading tea grower in Malaysia, BOH owns four tea … Read More
