On Father's Day

It's had been like 10 years my dad had left us to be in a peaceful place called heaven. Although he is a strict, but he got his sense of humour as well where all of us remembered how he was back then. On Father's Day, i have no thing to say but i managed to create a video for him for Father's Day. Happy father day, papa is the only thing i could say for now till we meet again.

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Kolok Mee at Nam Chun Kopitiam Bangsar

As a Sarawakian, it’s always a big task to help fellow Sarawakians which are craving for Sarawak food which lives at Klang Valley. The place are scattered around Klang Valley but to enjoy two Sarawak food in one kopitiam is rare I can say.

Nam Chun Restaurant Lucky Garden Bangsar

Most of us know about the best laksa Sarawak in Klang Valley located at Lucky Garden Bangsar which is at Nam Chun Kopitiam. A lot of blog about the Aunty Christina Laksa Sarawak had been posted around and by word of mouth, the Laksa Sarawak is the main attraction for patrons to the kopitiam such as from kyspeak, vkeong, uli and headsteadi to name a few.

Photo taken from vkeong.com on Aunty Christina Sarawak Laksa

Last 2 months, a new shop just opened selling Sarawak food as well but famous for Kuchingnites which is Kolok Mee. It differs from Kampua Mee (you can have a taste of kampua in Bandar Puteri Puchong) which originated from Sibu. In Klang valley this is the 3^rd shop I’d tested the Kolok Mee. I havn’t try the halal one yet which they say opened at Ampang which they say not that bad by my Kuching friend.

Kolok Mee at Nam Chun Kopitiam Lucky Garden Bangsar

Kolok Mee at Nam Chun Kopitiam Lucky Garden Bangsar

Back to Kolok mee at bangsar, on the first time I’d tested the mee but it not nice. But later, the owner ask my feedback and comment since I’d asked him either he from Kuching and then we became friend. Usually we talked in Bahasa Sarawak and I give him suggestion that mostly the Chinese in West M’sia like some greens on the meal same like wantan mee. So I suggest he put some sawi on it to compliment the full meal which is consist of mee, meat and greens. Since that day I gave comment, wah lau wei … his business was busy as the Laksa Sarawak sell by aunty Christina. The best thing, both stalls are alongside with each other and both helping each other in taking order from customer.

So, if you are craving for Kolok mee, do drop by at Bangsar and give your own verdict on the taste. Here are the map to go to Nam Chun.

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McQueen & Mater at Sunway Concourse

Vroomm… vroom… vrooommmm…. And off they go!!! Sunway was on Speedy Holiday theme when they attract the shopping malls visitor with the real size replica of Lightning McQueen and Tater from the upcoming animation movie Cars 2.

Cars 2 Logo

Since it was still a school holiday, the place was packed with children taking opportunity to take photo with their favourite characters. It seems like Disney in Malaysia really make a big impact this year with Pirates of Caribbean on Stranger Tides in Midvalley and now Cars 2 at Sunway Pyramid. Is there going to be Disneyland Malaysia? Ermmm…. Just a guess but it would be a great attraction to Malaysian since Singapore had there Universal Studios.

Lightning McQueen

Mater the Tow Truck with Big Teeth like a horse.

 One of the sign board at the concourse area.

Back to the deco at Sunway, there are few shop stalls open near the concourse area where you can buy merchandise of the movie such as clothes for kids. I might be planning to buy one for my niece and nephew for early Christmas shopping. Hihihihihi… So if you are around in KL till 12 June 2011, do come to Sunway Pyramid and catch the glimpse of the real size replica of McQueen and Tater.

Lightning McQueen

Mater the Tow Truck

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Pirates has landed @ Midvalley

Each summer, there will be new box office movie will be played throughout the world. This year, Pirates of The Caribbean on Stranger Tides hits the Malaysian shores and again Midvalley turns it concourse area into a theme park. Last year it was Alice in Wonderland, now it was the pirates taking over Midvalley.

Replica of Queen Anne's Revenge 

Close up on the front of the ship

 The dock where the ship berth

Queen Anne's Revenge is Captain Blackbeard Ship

The main attraction is the replica of Queen Anne’s Revenge ship built at the concourse area. It was built quite details together with the other props. While I was still snapping the photo of the ship, the dance show starts where the dancer will dress up as the character in the movie such as Jack Sparrow and Captain Blackbeard. Out of sudden, the councourse area was full with people to catch a glimpse of the show. Me and my missus was lucky enough near to the stage.

A dancer dress up as Captain Jack Sparrows the main character in Pirates of Caribbean

A dancer dress up as Captain Blackbeard daughter

Captain Blackbeard

This two kids does not enjoy the shows but the parents do.

It was enjoyable 20 minutes shows which entertain most of the childrens since it was school holidays. If you around in KL this week, you may bring your family at Midvalley and snap few photo for your memory treasure.

Beside from the replica of the ship, there was a replica built up from LEGO. It was quite details and based on the movie theme which is Pirates of Caribbean on Stranger Tides. 

Details on the Lego

Catching the mermaids

Queen Anne's Revenge Ship 

Queen Anne's Revenge Ship from another view

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Hindu Deities @ Batu Caves

During my uncle from Singapore recent trip to KL, I brought him to an attraction place near to my house which is Batu Caves. He was quite happy as he thought that the place was on the other part of KL but just a driving distance of 15 minutes from my place. The Batu Caves in Malaysia are most important Hindu religious sites outside of India and are a must-see once you are tired of shopping and wandering Kuala Lumpur.

The largest scupltures of Lord Murugan can be found at Batu Caves Malaysia. 

A temple near Batu Caves

Another large statues of hindu deities erected near the temple

A detailed sculptures of the deities on the temple cover with gold paint.

A reminder for the visitors not to use any shoes when entering the temple.

Just eight short miles north of the city, the Batu Caves are just one of the many interesting things to do around Kuala Lumpur. The caves attract around 5,000 visitors a day who come to climb the gruelling 272 steps up to the Cathedral Cave which houses Hindu deities beneath a 100 metre ceiling.

The Batu Caves are a focal point for Malaysians Hindu devotee, particularly during Thaipusam: they house a 113-year-old temple, along with an interesting array of Hindu artwork and shrines. 

Every year during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam, the Batu Caves attract more than a million devotees and spectators. The eight-hour procession of music and ceremony leaves offerings before a giant statue of Lord Murugan, the Hindu God of War. 

The Giant Golden statue of Lord Murugan

 The gruelling 272 steps you need to conquer.

Approaching the caves, the first thing you notice is a towering golden statue of Lord Murugan. Erected in 2006, this statue is the largest in the world dedicated to the deity and stands guard to the 272 leg-burning steps that lead up to the cave entrances.

View from the cathedral caves entrance.

As you make your way up the steps, you will undoubtedly be entertained by a tribe of monkeys that feed off the steady stream of tourists. You may take pictures, but pay attention to your belongings! 

Cute but be cautious on the unpredictable behaviour. 

Expect to be entertained and possibly even harassed by a horde of Macaque monkeys that call the area home. The monkeys make great subjects for photos, but inevitably end up stealing from and even biting the occasional tourist. 

Monkey bites can be serious; immediately drop anything that they grab onto such as a backpack or water bottle. The monkeys consider tug-of-war to be a challenge and may bite your hand before they let go!

Macaque monkeys is a common sight seeing in Batu Caves.

Resting points along the stairs provide nice views of the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur. 

Take a rest and enjoy the view from the steps.

Back view of Lord Murugan from the steps overlooking the ground temple.

The largest and most popular is known as Temple Cave, which has a ceiling over 300 feet high. Inside the lit cave you will find various Hindu shrines and ornate depictions bringing legends to life. 

The Temple caves view.

Some of the other dwellers inside the cave.

The entrance below Temple Cave is known as Dark Cave; this is the wildest of the three caves. The 6,500-ft underground stretch harbors brilliant limestone formations and is home to many species of cave animals including the endangered Trapdoor Spider. 

The Dark Cave can only be explored by booking a spanking tour in advance. The tours require a fair level of physical fitness as some crawling is required; it is advisable to bring a change of clothes. 

Just across an attractive set of bridges, the Art Gallery cave contains Hindu carvings and wall paintings that depict tales of Lord Murugan and other Hindu legends; expect to pay a small fee to enter. 

The pond link to the Art Gallery.

Big scultures of the sitar. 

"Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil"

Unusual scene, a rooster fight with wild chicken which is backup by a turkey. 

Beside the the temple, visitors can visit some of the Indians stall which providing experience such as Henna, food and cultures. Beside that, you may enjoy the fresh coconut after a tiring climb the staircase.

A tourist get her henna tattoo done.

A vendor is doing and selling the "Kalung Bunga"

Good for a gifts.

Fresh cut coconut to quench the thirsty throat.

Abundant of coconut to choose.

Soon to be build is the Cable Car at Batu Caves

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