Kenny Rogers ROASTERS had their annual ROASTERS 'healthy' Eating Day (RED) on 11th Jan, 2012. It started at 10am that morning and the promotion was valid while stocks lasted. Diners got to enjoy a free Kenny's Quarter meal for every platter bought, as long as they were dressed in red, either clothing, footwear or accessories. Here ... continue reading »

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 »

Kelab Ipoh DiRaja, or Royal Ipoh Club, located opposite Tun Razak Library, was founded in 1895. It is a private club and access is only for club members and their guests. However, the Royal Ipoh Club also offers seven 3-star rooms for travellers, like a hotel, which are also open to non-members. The club is ... continue reading »

Attended the 1 Malaysia Dinner at Tow Boh Keong Hall in Ipoh recently. I understand that 1 Malaysia dinners are not uncommon, though this one was the largest, with a total guest count of 3600! It was organised by Kelab Penyokong Barisan Nasional Kinta (Kinta BN Supporters' Club). Never heard of this NGO before. I ... continue reading »

The developer of The Haven Lakeside Residences hosted an appreciation night recently, inviting their main contractors, suppliers, bankers, financiers, valuers and members of the press. The Haven Lakeside Residences have won six awards thus far including Best Resort Condominium in Malaysia and World's Best Value Condominium. It is currently priced at RM488 and up per ... continue reading »

I have known about Northern Writers for a long time though never found time for it. Fortunately, a function took me to that part of Ipoh on Saturday so I decided to drop by. I was late, but luckily, they started late too. This was the grand finale, the final event to celebrate arts in ... continue reading »

Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negeri Perak (Department of Culture and Arts Perak), organised three consecutive nights of theater performances at its auditorium at Kompleks JKKN Perak, along Jalan Caldwell, off Jalan Raja Dihilir, Ipoh, beginning 30th December, 2011. I managed to catch the performances on the third evening, which was "Santai-santai Teater & Eksplorasi Tari Sempena ... continue reading »