How to Apply For Malaysia/Thailand Border Pass?
Some of you may know that I spent time in Southern Thailand recently. It was a random trip and none of my friends and I had our passport with us. … Read More
Year: 2013
Lumut – Sg. Pinang Kecil – Pangkor Ferry Schedule
The ferry trip from Lumut Jetty (opposite the bus station) to Pangkor Jetty takes about 40 minutes. Passengers who stop at Sungai Pinang Kecil Jetty will disembark first, saving about … Read More
Sg. Tiang Base Camp, Royal Belum
The Royal Belum, one of the greatest natural treasures of Perak, is located at the upper corner of Perak state. Visitors are required to obtain a permit from the Royal … Read More
Gua Tempurung, Gopeng
The wondrous caves of Gua Tempurung, some 6km south of Gopeng town, needs no introduction. For a stretch of nearly 2km long, visitors to Gua Tempurung, which is actually an … Read More
Pasir Salak Historical Complex, Kampung Gajah
Kampung Gajah’s historical town of Pasir Salak was where the first British Resident of Perak, J.W.W. Birch, was assassinated by Dato Maharaja Lela and Si Puntum, which sparked off a … Read More
Kinta Tin Mining (Gravel Pump) Museum, Kampar
Kinta Tin Mining (Gravel Pump) Museum, a fairly new attraction in Kampar, was unfortunately closed for the day when I was in town recently. Located along Jalan Batu Karang just … Read More
Animal Rescue Mission Society (ARMS)
ARMS is a registered non-profit organisation based in Ipoh with a temporary shelter in Lahat. The organisation rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes stray, abandoned and abused domestic animals such as dogs … Read More
Pre-Event: Christmas Bazaar @ De Garden
In support of the vendors who would be displaying their Christmas-themed hand-crafted wares at the Christmas Bazaar at De Garden on 15th & 16th December, I hereby announce the business … Read More
Weekend Bazaars in Ipoh
I receive a lot of enquiries about weekend activities in Ipoh. Weekends can be rather busy but where do people go besides hunting for Ipoh food?
Celebrating Jade Emperor Festival @ Tung Wah Tong Temple
One of The Supreme August Jade Emperor (God of Heaven) festivals is celebrated on the 6th day of the 11th month on the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which this year falls … Read More
I.S.P.C.A. Charity Food Fair 2013
I.S.P.C.A. held another round of food fair to raise funds to lighten the financial burden of its shelter. Unlike previous rounds, this was held at Festival Walk.
Street Food Festival
Pusat Makanan Rainbow (Rainbow City Hawker Stall) or more popularly known to the locals as Thong Sui Kai or Dessert Street, once again is the venue for the annual Street … Read More