Tag: Tourism Malaysia
Tiger Feeding Show @ Lost World of Tambun
Animal shows at theme parks are not uncommon and I have seen quite a few of them already.
Lost World Hotel, Tambun
As part of Sunway International Hotels and Resorts, Lost World Hotel, just within walking distance from the Lost World of Tambun theme park in Sunway City, Ipoh, opened its doors … Read More
K-Pop Boy Band M.I.K. Private Beach Party
The up and coming K-Pop boy band, M.I.K., which stands for Move In Key, was in Ipoh for a short visit to chill out after a hectic meet-the-fans promotional tour … Read More
Sago Factory Chimney, Mukah, Sarawak
The sago palms thrived in the peat soils of the Rajang Delta in the 19th century. Thus, local chieftains became wealthy from the labour of local farmers who extracted the … Read More
Making Kueh Sepit – Traditional Biscuit
While in Mukah, Sarawak, we had the opportunity to stop by a small cottage bakery in Kg. Telian to see for ourselves how the traditional ‘kueh sepit’ is made.
The Making of Tebaloi (Sago Crackers)
The Melanau people (ethnic tribe) is closely associated with the sago palm. It was their staple food and the mainstay of their economy. Over time, it has developed into an … Read More
Nibong Seafood Restaurant, Mukah, Sarawak
Had a sumptuous authentic Melanau (ethnic tribe) dinner at Nibong Seafood Restaurant, located along Jalan Orang Kaya Setia Raja, opposite the Civic Centre in town.
Lamin Dana, Mukah, Sarawak
Lamin Dana is basically a cultural boutique lodge in the Melanau heartland of Mukah, Sarawak. The Melanau, who make up about 7% of the Sarawak population, is the oldest ethnic … Read More
Kingwood Resort, Mukah, Sarawak
Kingwood Resort is an unassuming ‘beach resort’ that looks more like a government block instead.
Sarawak Pepper
Pepper is a highly-traded commodity in Sarawak. The Malaysian Pepper Board in Sibu is the second largest in Sarawak, second after Kuching.
Sibu Earthenware & Pottery-Making
Earthenware pottery is very popular in Perak, therefore, a visit to a similar business in Sibu was not so interesting for me.