The fun-filled carnival named "WOW Kampar" is back for three days beginning today, at Grand Kampar Hotel. Initially established in 2017 as a celebration of Kampar's 10th anniversary being declared as a "district", WOW Kampar 2019 promises to be bigger and better to promote the district as a tourist destination. The family-oriented carnival is jointly-organised by Universiti ... continue reading »

I actually had an eye on dining at Refarm Restaurant when I visited the nature resort last year, on Deepavali. As I already had lunch in Kampar Old Town, I told myself that I must make a return trip, this time just for the food. Lo and behold, pejam kelip, pejam kelip (in the blink ... continue reading »

Kampar has really developed by leaps and bounds since I last explored the town. This is thanks to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) which created a new township. However, when I am in Kampar, I eat like the locals. No doubt, there are many new eateries established in the newer section of Kampar, but I prefer ... continue reading »

Although I have known about Refarm at MATTA Fair in Ipoh almost two years ago, it was only recently that I managed to make a trip there. I was caught by surprise over its popularity, and then I remembered that it was Deepavali, and other visitors had also made plans for Cuti-Cuti Malaysia. If you have ... continue reading »

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 at the junction to Bandar Baru Kampar (Kampar New Town), it is difficult to miss. Visitors to the museum can retrace the tin mining history in ... continue reading »

Went shopping at Kinta City and came upon the launch of Kampus West City, a new residential and commercial development in the educational hub of Kampar, Perak. The launch was hosted by Durian FM, a local internet radio. The guest of honour was Perak MCA Youth chief cum Perak state executive councillor, YB Dato' Dr ... continue reading »