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Archive for the ‘Kuala Lumpur’ Category

March 26th, 2007

Tune Hotels: Kuala Lumpur’s latest affordable, cheapest, no frills hotel

Just from the look of the exterior of the hotel, you’d probably have guessed that this hotel must have something to do with Air Asia or Tony Fernandez or both. Tune Hotels is the latest brainchild of Tony Fernandez, the man behind the extremely successful Air Asia, Malaysia’s first low cost, no frills airline. And […]

By CJCM -- 11 comments

March 11th, 2007

Bloggers are liars…. Malaysian Tourism Minister off tangent

I am so frustrated witht the recent development surrounding the Tourism Ministry lately. Yes… I am talking about the very ministry that is entrusted to tell good things about the country and promote Malaysia as one of the top tourist destinations in the world.
It all started when a journalist from Indonesia, Nila Tanzil was […]

By CJCM -- 16 comments

March 6th, 2007

Snow in Kuala Lumpur?

Am I dreaming? Are you dreaming too? The picture shows my Toyota Unser covered in snow…. but here in Kuala Lumpur? I must be kidding myself. The weather is sunny and its hot and humid at 32 degree Celcius in Kuala Lumpur…. impossible. But then scientists have long been talking changing weather pattern due to […]

By CJCM -- 0 comments

February 26th, 2007

Zass!! The world’s first mobile hair salon is in Kuala Lumpur

Pheeww….. what a great idea. It’s the world first and the original idea was mooted by Malaysian…. this is truly Malaysia Boleh (Malaysia Can). I am talking about Zass!! The world’s first mobile hair salon… in a vintage looking in striking red color bus. Now… tell me.. that’s not cool…errr hot?
According to founder Fara La’jam, […]

By CJCM -- 7 comments

February 22nd, 2007

Hmmmm yummy…. Laksa Penang

I had reached home a little earlier than usual today and was pleasantly surprised by my wife who had cooked Laksa Penang. It has been a while since we had Laksa Penang at home. Laksa Penang is undoubtedly one of the most popular local food here in Malaysia and it is enjoyed by both Malaysian […]

By CJCM -- 5 comments

February 5th, 2007

Stay at Putrajaya Shangri-La Hotel during your next trip to Kuala Lumpur

If you are planning to come to Kuala Lumpur anytime soon and looking for some new place to stay, why not try Putrajaya Shangri-La. This stylish boutique hotel is elegantly located on a hilltop very close by to other happening places in Putrajaya such as Alamanda Shopping Center, Putra Mosque by the lake and of […]

By CJCM -- 0 comments

February 2nd, 2007

What do Kuala Lumpur folks want?

Kuala Lumpur celebrated its 33rd Federal territory Day yesterday. StarMetro had conducted some interviews among Kuala Lumpur folks and asked them what do they think of Kuala Lumpur city and what sort of change they like to see in their city? The answers were interesting and just as diversed as the folks interviewed.

“The […]

By CJCM -- 0 comments

January 24th, 2007

VMY 2007: Flora Fest 2007 Putrajaya

What are you doing this Saturday? If you do not have any plan yet, why not bring your family to Putrajaya and get you and your family members surrounded with flowers.
In conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2007, the Malaysia Floral Fest is back with the biggest and most colourful display of flora in […]

By CJCM -- 1 comment

January 14th, 2007

Satay Kajang Hj Samuri The Best Satay in Malaysia

I visited one of my daughters at her hostel today and took her out for lunch. We went to Satay Kajang Hj Samuri located in, well.. Kajang of course. I haven’t been to Satay Kajang for a long time. So it was a nice lunch with my family.
Satay Kajang used to be available only […]

By CJCM -- 22 comments

January 4th, 2007

Visit Malaysia Year 2007 Grand Launch Saturday 6th Jan.

Are you in Kuala Lumpur this Saturday 6th Jan 2007? If you do, you should not miss this event. It’s the grand launching of the Visit Malaysia Yesr 2007 by the Prime Minister of Malaysia. The location is at Lake Titiwangsa where the lates tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur, Eye On Malaysia will also be […]

By CJCM -- 0 comments