Since the relocation of D North Star to Ipoh Garden back in April, I had wanted to patronise it. Its opening was postponed twice and then I was told that they are pricey, "Don't go." It's still OK to try once, I told myself but each time I passed by, I didn't see them open. Finally, ... continue reading »

The former Kao Lee Dim Sum Restaurant in Ipoh Garden has been taken over since the beginning of this year by a chain of dim sum restaurants named Dim Sum Yuen, or "Dim Sum Garden". Initially, I thought Dim Sum Yuen only has dim sum on its menu but when I was informed that another popular ... continue reading »

Devout Taoists the world over usually observe a strict vegetarian diet during the Nine Emperor Gods Festival. Although the festival is for nine days only, usually, those who go on vegetarian diet will do it on the eve of the festival as well. However, there are some who would abstain from eating meat, poultry, seafood and ... continue reading »

The Nokia Roadshow Cruisers are on the move around Peninsular Malaysia for two months from 1st April to 31st May, 2013, to promote their series of ASHA Smartphones. The truck was in Ipoh Garden yesterday. Although they parked there from 10am to 6pm, the real action (Happy Hour) was near to closing time. When I enquired ... continue reading »

The Ipoh Garden Post Office, which was officiated on 29th Nov, 1975, is one of the best post offices in Ipoh, in my opinion. I like to come here when I have any postal transaction to take care of. I used to come here a lot a few years ago. No longer do so. When I ... continue reading »

A new hotel in Ipoh by the real unimaginative name of "De Hotel" opened its doors to the public on 13th October, 2010, in the highly unlikely residential area of Ipoh Garden. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Ipoh Garden, you may not know that a new building has been erected next to ... continue reading »

A friend asked me to help spread the news regarding a special musical presentation by "Perth Musical Team" which will be held tomorrow, 29th January, 2010. From the little information that I am provided with, I can tell that this is a church event so this event is only open to non-Muslims. The venue is at ... continue reading »