The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) held a 'carnival' at Greentown Mall one recent weekend. I was there to check out the vendors who displayed their food stuff and handicraft. Once again, I was blown away by their creativity. Just take a look at the detailed bouquets of flowers from rubber tree leaves and ... continue reading »

With more than 32,000 valid entries entered into the recent UO Superstore 19th anniversary lucky draw, it was not going to be easy to bag the grand prize of a car, Proton Saga FL 1.3MT. However, all who witnessed the lucky draw at Greentown Mall, Ipoh, on Sunday had very high hopes of winning a ... continue reading »

Ramadan is a food-hunting month for many of us. As for me, I go for the atmosphere, the sights and of course, the aroma of all kinds of Malay food! Today, I bring you shots that I took of the Ramadan bazaar adjacent to Greentown Mall. I've never been to this Ramadan bazaar before; previously, ... continue reading »

UO Superstore Ipoh, the anchor tenant of Greentown Mall in Ipoh, Perak, held a simple celebration to mark the occasion of its 19th anniversary. Wow, 19 years already? How time flies! Representatives from the Urban Development Authority of Malaysia or UDA (Perbadanan Pembangunan Bandar), the governmental agency that manages the shopping mall, came all the way ... continue reading »

Karnival Jom Rasa (English: Let's Taste Carnival) wraps up today at 10pm after six days. This is an event organised by Jabatan Pertanian Negeri Perak Darul Ridzuan (Department of Agriculture, Perak) to promote local food products. This carnival is almost similar to the earlier event, Karnival Jualan & Promosi Produk Perak Best. In fact, I ... continue reading »

As you know, Upin, Ipin and friends are rocking it up in Ipoh this weekend. Betul, betul, betul! I may not be a huge fan but I too am caught up in all the excitement. You wouldn't believe it but even adults adore the cute twin boys, Upin and Ipin, and all the other characters that ... continue reading »

Here is another chance for me to post Motorola Defy photo samples. I did not Photoshop or edit these photos except to brighten and resize them to 800px X 600px. I'd like to share some photos taken at Karnival Jualan & Promosi Produk Perak Best (Sale & Promotion Carnival of the Best of Perak Products) which ... continue reading »