For those of you who have yet to visit the iconic tin dredge, TT5, there's a good reason to go. As part of the Sama Sama Perak 2018 programme to celebrate Merdeka (31st Aug), Malaysia Day (16th Sept), and unity among Malaysians, a series of activities has been lined up, on the last Saturday of ... continue reading »

The invitation for a vacation at Resorts World Kijal came at a most opportune time; right after wrapping up a book project which caused me to sit in front of the computer for ten months, no less. So, it was time to let my hair down and not think of work at all for three ... continue reading »

Adjacent to Safuan Plaza, The Regency Hotel Kuala Lumpur looks good on the exterior. In the interior it is a slightly jaded. It has only been seven years since the hotel was officiated on August 10, 2009 by the then Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tan Sri Dato' Haji Muhyiddin bin Yassin. Anyway, I understand that ... continue reading »

If you like to learn more about textiles, whether history or technique, Muzium Tekstil Negara is the place to go. It is located in the Dataran Merdeka area in a heritage building that was built in 1896. The museum is divided into four galleries: Pohon Budi Gallery, Pelangi Gallery, Teluk Berantai Galery and Ratna Sari Gallery. I ... continue reading »

Housed in a UNESCO heritage building that dates back over a hundred years, this music museum was opened to the public on August 1, 2015. The idea for the museum came from Tun Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi in 2006, then Prime Minister of Malaysia. The objective of Muzium Muzik Malaysia (National Music Museum or Music Museum ... continue reading »

KL Hop-On Hop-Off offers an opportunity for visitors to tour Kuala Lumpur city centre on a double-decker bus with just one ticket. This 'original' tour of the city allows passengers to alight from the bus at any of the 23 stop points, with the starting and ending point at Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) along Jalan ... continue reading »

Although a major landmark in Kuala Lumpur, I admit that I have never been to Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower) before until late May when I was there to attend the launch of Eat.Travel.Doodle. Firstly, the location is a little way out for me because I use public transport, and secondly, what business do I have ... continue reading »