Perak Menteri Besar's official residence was the venue of the recent Perak FA 2012 season launch. Not surprising, since the Menteri Besar is the team's number one fan. Iqwal Hafiz was on hand to entertain the crowd. At the event, new training kits were unveiled and two foreign players were introduced, Serbian striker Lazar Popovic ... continue reading »

Although the 53rd MABA / Agromate Agong Cup National Basketball Championship 2011 kicked-off at 8am, the opening ceremony was only held at 8.30pm that night. The guest of honour was Perak Menteri Besar, Y.A.B. Dato' Seri DiRaja Dr. Zambry bin Abd. Kadir, who, on behalf of the Perak State Government, sponsored RM100,000 to the tournament. Besides ... continue reading »

MH Hotels Ipoh, a new hotel in Ipoh located conspicuously at the entry to Ipoh if travelling along the North-South Highway (or exit to Bercham and Tanjung Rambutan) at the corner lot of Jalan Medan Ipoh 1A in Medan Ipoh Bistari, opened for business at the end of December, 2011, beginning with 50 rooms initially. ... continue reading »

1st January, 2012 marked the soft launching of Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Suites, Ipoh. With a total of 410 rooms, including 150 service suites, it is by far currently the largest (and newest) hotel in Ipoh. This unique theme concept of luxurious living is located along Kinta River bank, facing D.R. Seenivasagam Park, or more ... continue reading »

At the recent Chinese Cultural Exhibition at Syuen Hotel, Ipoh, where the 2nd Dizigui Cultural and 5th 'Childs Creation' Art Exhibitions were jointly held, one exhibitor, Class Act, stood out for me. Class Act specialises in planning of traditional Chinese weddings, including traditional Chinese wedding gifts and treasure boxes. Many new couples of Chinese descent marry ... continue reading »

The creativity of children at the recent 5th 'Childs Creation' Art Exhibition held jointly with the 2nd Dizigui Cultural Exhibition at Syuen Hotel, Ipoh, was amazing. Children at 'Childs Creation', an art school in Ipoh, aren't only taught art but also about caring for nature. Hence some of the activity topics included global warming, jungle ... continue reading »

The recent 2nd Dizigui Cultural Exhibition was held concurrently with the 5th 'Childs Creation' Art Exhibition at Syuen Hotel (4th Floor), Ipoh. 'Dizigui' is the standards of being a good child and student. It generally translates to 'filial piety', as taught and influenced by Confucius, the great Chinese educator. Moral principles and virtues have to be ... continue reading »