PC Fair 2012 at MITC Ayer Keroh

From 14-16 December (Friday til Sunday), there will be a pc fair at MITC, Ayer keroh, Melaka. For gadget lovers, you can survey on ICT products, Laptops, notebook, iPad, android, windows 8 and definitely Smartphone;  iPhone, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Notes etc.

PC Fair 2012  ()
Date and time 2012-12-14 00:00
Ends 2012-12-16 00:00
Place Exhibition Hall A
Description
PC Fair 2012

Karnival Jom Layan Orang Muda at Dataran Pahlawan Melaka.

Karnival Jom Layan Orang Muda, now at Dataran Pahlawan, Bandar Hilir, Melaka. The event starts from 7th till 9th December 2012. There are lots of programme and fun activities held during the carnival Jom Layan Orang Muda 2012, such as:

• Pameran kesihatan
• Segmen Kecantikan Wanita
• Forum Bersama ustazah pilihan dan Imam Muda
• Servis PERCUMA motosikal 150cc ke bawah
• program berkhatan, "Jom Masuk Jawi"
• Mendaftar sebagai sukarelawan
• Belia Niaga / Usahawan\Pertandingan Paintball / Wall Climbing
• Pertandingan bola Jaring

For your reference,  here are the map of the event, credit to Jom Layan Orang Muda Official:

Boutique Hotel Courtyard @ Heeren

The Courtyard @ Heeren has won:

FIRST PRIZE
Malaysian Institute of Architect (PAM)
Exterior (2010)

TRAVELER'S CHOICE© 2012
TripAdvisor.com Awards
Family, Best Service, Trendiest, Top 25, Bargain

SECOND PRIZE
Malaysian Institute of Architect (PAM)
Interior (2010)

Unique, Stylish, and Comfortable rooms for an attractive rate.
Each room/suite has been designed in a specific style, combining the Peranakan style with modern elements.

credit to courtyardatheeren

Al-Khwarizmi Astronomy Complex

Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex is one of the facilities that are provided by Melaka State Government in order to study and to explore the growth and the mystery of the universe. Melaka Mufti Department has been honored to realizing the State Government’s ambition.
There were three main buildings in the Complex, which are the observatory, the Planetarium and the Training Centre.

In the expansion of Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex, our community has the opportunity to study and appreciate astronomy deeper. Apart from that, we hope that today’s generation has the potency to bring the glory of astronomy in today’s world.

I keep passing by the complex every time me and family fetching my sister in law. She studying in UNITI College at Kuala Sungai Baru (Port Dickson). But I didn't manage to get there. Hope I can make it someday.



Probably there should be more promotion and exposure from the government to commercialize this astronomy complex.

My 2 cents, it will give more exposure and intention to schoolkids about astronomy and perhaps will line up in their ambition lists. I believe many people out there have no clues about the real world of astronomy.

If you want to check on the operation time schedule and ticket price, please go to the official website.

Photos of Rumah Tradisional Penghulu Abdul Ghani (Penghulu Mad Natar)

Previously, I did a blog post about  Rumah Tradisional Penghulu Abdul Ghani (Penghulu Mad Natar), Merlimau, Melaka. Here are the photos.

Philea Resort Melaka

Night scene of Philea Resort & Spa, Melaka

This piece of paradise has been a delightful heaven in the making. On this paradise, one of the country's premier resort lies in the shade of forest giants as well as the faultless flow of waterfalls. Here, you will find a resort unlike no other - a rustic architecture with secluded bays curled around pristine greenery, evening skies woven with colour, and a deep sense of serenity reserved exclusively for our guests. 

This is the privilege of Philea Resort & Spa. The privilege of peace, tranquility and ultimate relaxation. 

The accommodation at Philea Resort & Spa captures the nostalgic elegance of an age where quality and care were a way of life. Bespoke furniture merges with the beauty of finest quality pine log and railway sleepers that pave the way to create an environment that is both beautiful and comfortable. Surround yourself and relax against a backdrop of rolling hills and lush green forest. 

source : AsiaRooms

Equatorial Hotel Melaka

Melaka, just one and a half hours South of Kuala Lumpur and a two hours drive from Singapore is rich in history, culture, heritage and tradition. Boasting famous historical sites which date back to the 1500s, Melaka is a potpourri of unique cultures and cuisines.  Standing in the hub of Melaka city is the Hotel Equatorial Melaka, a 5-star international business class hotel that is within walking distance to the main business, shopping and entertainment districts.

Bringing you the allure of historical Melaka with modern day conveniences, this 5-star 22-storey international business hotel features 496 luxuriously furnished rooms with each room offering a generous view of the Straits of Melaka or historical St. Paul's Hill.

Apart from the large selection of dining and entertainment outlets, the hotel also prides itself in offering the biggest and most advanced meeting and banquet facilities in Melaka.  The banqueting and catering team is famed for its versatility in accommodating theme dinners.

source Equatorial hotel Melaka official

Malaysian Olympic London 2012 website

click on the image to see larger website version

If you believe you are truly Malaysian supporters, then you should make our 28 million strong.

How to make us strong?


Go to the cool Malaysia Olympic website and show your support. Help our contingent to grow to 28 million strong with the help of Samsung.

Support Team Malaysia for London 2012 Olympic Games

This is the Official Team Malaysia Fan Run video. Fan Run was held on June 17th, 2012 to give our SUPPORT to the Malaysian contingent who will be giving their all in the upcoming London Olympics.
Let's rally behind them & share this video with your friends!. Go Malaysia Go!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamMalaysia
Twitter: http://twitter.com/teammsia
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/myteammsia

Those words I grabbed from Team Malaysia youtube channel, for supporting Malaysian team in London 2012 olympic games. I believe many people really excited about Olympic and will be supporting our team to strive for victory.

Even none of Malaysian still didn't make it for our first Olympic gold, we believe we will make it very soon.

Good luck to Team malaysia, good luck to our athletes.

Klebang Beach kites attraction

Sometimes I drove my family to Klebang Beach to enjoy evening scenery. My boys really excited with the beach, especially when they see horses.

The best part, you can have cendol while watching the kites player / seller selling kites. Enjoy the photos from my lens.

Cendol jam besar @ Melaka clock tower

The location of the 'cendol jam besar', just opposite the clock tower, Melaka red buildings.

The man behide the cendol jam besar

Can you see it? They are dying for cold icy cendol and ais kacang. So many fan here.

Ahmad IQbal can't wait for his turn

err... Umi, can we read after we get home? Let me enjoy the cendol first, ok?

My wife's ABC

My favorite cendul kacang

Wonderland Melaka Father's Day special price

Wahhhh.. I saw special price promo on Father's Day from Wonderland Melaka Theme Park. They promising 50% off for entance ticket for daddy on 17th June 2012 (Sunday). (I saw this offer on their facebook page.)

So, for me, on this Sunday, I will have to pay only RM15 to get in to Water Park, and RM 7.50 for Dinosaur Park? Am I? That's is sooo generous offer Wonderland Melaka Theme Park. Maybe I should have a go?


Anyway, check on the normal ticket price for Wonderland Melaka:


Water Park

(TUESDAYS - FRIDAYS)
ADULT            RM 26
CHILDREN     RM 20

(SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS)
 ADULT           RM 30
CHILDREN     RM 25
Senior Citizens 55 years and above RM 15.00*

Dinosaur Park
(TUESDAYS - FRIDAYS)
ADULT            RM 15
CHILDREN     RM 10

(SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS)
 ADULT           RM 15
CHILDREN     RM 10

Senior Citizens 55 years and above RM 10.00*

CLOSED ON EVERY MONDAYS EXCEPT DURING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Admission is free for children under 3 feet tall (90cm)

Hotel Hatten Melaka

The newly built hotel sited above Hatten Square is a 22 tower high Business Class Hotel conveniently located right in the heart of the city and the UNESCO Historical and Heritage sites along with shopping and major businesses all within close proximity.
Ranging from 38 square meters to 98 square meters in size, the superior and deluxe rooms feature two LCD televisions, a minibar, iron and ironing board, hair-dryer and a dedicated living area complete with a marble bathroom. ... credit to Hatten official.

Every time I passing by Dataran Pahlawan, I will see this gigantic building at the end of the corner. The location, just opposite of Equatorial Hotel. Hotel Hatten Melaka , sits in the middle of UNESCO Historical and Heritage sites, just nice for travelers to stay while enjoying Malacca heritage.


If not mistaken, the Hatten Melaka hotel construction completed last year. In 2012, they strive as one of the most searched Melaka hotel. Congratulations to Hatten Melaka. 


So, if you are looking for superb Malacca hotel, perhaps you should try Hotel Hatten Melaka.

Join and contribute to World Blood Donor Day 2012

I was lucky I had a chance donating blood with Melaka Blood Bank, early this month. It was held at Tesco Peringgit, Melaka.

Melaka Blood Bank now is busy preparing for World Blood Donor Day 2012. Perhaps you can contribute to the blood donation program.

 Visit their page, and make sure to get updated via their facebook status.

Mee Bandung at Parit Bunga, Muar

this is the famous Mee bandung

This entry specially done as I promised earlier; in Mee bandung Muar entry. This is not a paid review or bias because they are my neighbor, but totally becue they served one of the best Mee Bandung Muar in town.

Actually, it is not a restaurant, we just call it Warung Razak (some call it Warung Razak Puchong), and they are family business owned. I will update the proper name. They live in our neighborhood, at Kampung Parit Bunga, Muar. The best part is, my parent's house is less than 30 metres away from the warung.

Since I was a kid (in late 80s), I've been seeing their customers keep coming without fail to enjoy the killer menu, Mee Bandung Muar. My favorite here is something else, fried noodle (his own style is quite similar to mee goreng mamak).

my favorite mee goreng mamak's style

Anyway, based on true fan of mee bandung Muar, they will come here again to taste the famous dish or even get 'tapaw' for next meal when they arrived in KL (people from Muar area will pass this warung when they heading to Tangkak tol exit).

this is the warung's look, taken by my boy

So, where is the location? It is on your left hand side if you are coming from Muar, heading to Tangkak. Please refer to this google map:


You can refer to this location point A:



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St. Paul Church on top of St. Paul Hill

I'm too tired to do my own words,  it is 6.20am. I haven't sleep yet, and I can't think much right now. So I rob some info from wikipedia;

St. Paul's Church is a historic church building in Malacca, Malaysia that was originally built in 1521. It is located at the summit of St. Paul's Hill and is today part of the Malacca Museum Complex comprising the A Famosa ruins, the Stadthuys and other historical buildings.

In Décadas da Ásia, the seminal work of the Portuguese chronicler, João de Barros, the original structure was a simple chapel built in 1521 dedicated to the Virgin Mary and known as the Nossa Senhora da Annunciada (Our Lady of Grace) or the Nossa Senhora da Annunciada (Our Lady of the Hill). The chapel was built by a Portuguese fidalgo or nobleman, Duarte Coelho, as an act of gratitude following his escape from a storm in the South China Sea. 

The chapel was deeded to the Society of Jesus in 1548 by the Bishop of Goa, João Afonso de Albuquerque, with the title deeds received by St. Francis Xavier. The chapel was then further enlarged in 1556 with the addition of a second floor, and a belfry tower was added in 1590. The chapel was then renamed the Igreja de Madre de Deus (Church of the Mother of God).
A burial vault was opened in 1592 and many people of distinction were buried there, including Pedro Martins, the second Bishop of Funay, Japan.

Menara Taming Sari and Maritime Museum scenery

In the previous entry, there was Maritime Museum night view but here, I show the view of  Maritime Museum and Menara Taming Sari (Taming Sari Tower) from distance. It was taken from on top of St. Paul Hill (Bukit St. Paul), where is located the St. Paul Church.

In the next entry, I will update with the photos of St. Paul Church and the hill.

Rojak Petis and ABC, Tanjung Emas, Muar

My favorite Rojak petis

For MUARian, Tg. Emas (with biggest durian on earth), is a common place for us. Yes, I was born here and spent my childhood at Kg. Parit Bunga, Muar. I bet every original Muarian lived outside will spend sometime here, everytime they have chance 'balik kampung'.

mouthwatering ABC

When I was a kid, still remember that I will only have ABC and rojak petis at the old medan selera if I have a chance to come here. The old Tanjung Emas Medan selera  were situated at Muar river bank. Now it has been replaced with the new building, on the opposite side, across the road.... what a waste for nice view of the river.

Actually there is nothing much of interest for outsiders if they come here. The attraction at Tanjung Emas is a boat ride from here to Sabak Awor, the rojak petis, playground, jogging track, head of vintage train and nice view of the estuary of the Muar river.

Once in a while, you'll see fishing boat departed from jetty under the Muar bridge, heading to the Straits of Melaka.

This ABC make me thirsty

last pose from AhmadIQbal , in front of the food court

For outsiders, don't feel sorry and blame us if you are taken here. We don't have skyscrapers in Muar town, or even 5 star shopping paradise. This is what we have and we proud of it as Muarian. 

So, enjoy the nature. ;)

Old Fire Engine Truck in Melaka

This fire engine truck started its service in 1939 under the control of the Chief Police Officer of Malacca.
In 1942, the British brought along this fire engine to Singapore but was transferred back to Malacca by the Japanese.
After the 2nd. World War, this truck was placed under the control of Malacca Municipal Council. This truck took part in many operations such as at Lereh, Tanjung Kling, Lee Rubber Godown in Bacang and at Banda Kaba Street. The truck ended its service in 1974.

• Make : Dennis Turbeni, England.

• Year of Manufacture : 1937

• Power : 2480 c.c.

• Weight : 6 ton.

Where to see this antique fire engine? Visit Muzium Ethhnografi & Muzium Sejarah. The vintage fire engine parked outside the museum.

Somewhere in Terengganu

Somewhere in Terengganu ..., if you driving from Pahang, using coastal road, you'll definitely will see this lovely gorgeous beach.

This is one of my favorite spot in Terengganu for its natural beauty.

my boys can't stop their selves from jump into the water, while I'm snoring inside the car.

I can't tell you the name of the place as I also can't remember, even I always pass by.  

Can you tell me the name of the place?