Genting Highlands: Lim Goh Tong's pride

Had a visit to Genting Highlands on weekend morning. Hardly to find a cold place in peninsular Malaysia other than the three famous highlands - Genting, Cameron and Fraser's Hill. But nowadays there are some other highlands being opened for public.



Genting Highlands has always been famous for its casino, but it is also a place of enjoyment for people from all ages. A theme park is located on the hill almost similar to Disneyland, and there is also a large arcade city inside the building.



Situated at the border between Selangor and Pahang, Genting Highlands is about 30 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur. However, visitors should take note when taking buses as they are prone to accidents when ascending the hill.

Pangkor: Let's find some fish!

Went to Pangkor last week and it was a blast. I took a ferry from Marina Bay instead of Lumut, the usual place. It has new facilities going up around there. There were so many things to do in the island in so little time! I was not really coming for a holiday, but hey, when you travel you have to bear in mind that you are a traveller and you must act like one! Here are some of the things that you can do upon your arrival to Pangkor:

Snorkeling and Banana Boat
Have a good time snorkeling with your friends. You can also rent a Banana Boat to enjoy the waves.



Kayaking
Feel like going across the ocean? Go for some kayaking around the island and you'll be able to see some small islands surrounding Pangkor.



Cycle and Motorbike
For as low as RM2 per hour(approx. 40p/less than a buck), you can rent a bike and cycle across the island. But make sure that the brakes and the gears are okay! Since it is cheap, you are prone to have bikes that malfunction. As for motorbike, you can rent one at about RM25 per hour (roughly 5pounds/more than 10 bucks).





Taxi!
If you don't feel like exercising, you can just get a pink taxi across the island at about RM10. There are a few interesting spots that you can visit, such as the Chinese temple, the Dutch port, and the town center itself where you'll find some interesting seafood.

Lookout for the blue-eyed anchovies!
I am not sure if they are really that blue-eyed, but be sure to look for some! The price is a bit expensive compared to the typical ones (probably because of the contact lens), but some people said they are simply delicious when cooked.



We also found a friend of Paul along the way!

Nasi Ambang of Riverstone

What is one of the most popular cuisine of the Javanese? That would be Nasi Ambang. But you don't have to go all the way to the island just to get one of them. Malaysia, especially some of the Selangorians are very much familiar with the food. However, it is quite a trick to find a stall that sells one. Historically, the Javanese has set foot in Selangor long before independence. Thus, they introduced the food as a traditional staple among their community.

One of the good places that I would like to recommend here is in Riverstone. Located in Sg Tua Forest, it gives the kind of tranquility that visitors are looking for. It is also a few minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur.



In order to eat the food, you need to have everyone to sit together so that each person will take turns to munch the rice and the chicken!





At just RM50 per meal, you can also order the Nasi Ambang to be sent to your doorstep, depending on where you live.

Riverstone offers accommodation for people who want to stay in an eco-friendly resort. It also provides space for courses, workshops and teambuilding. You can also have your wedding here!

For more information, you can go to their website here. You may also have a look at its blog here, though most of the information is in Malay.

A visit to Kerling hot spring

I had a quick look around Kerling hot spring. Located about 10kms from Kuala Kubu Baru, the place is frequently visited by locals. Some are interested in setting up camps for various social activities.



The place has been maintained quite frequently, thus it is a good place to have a peace of mind.







For more information on how to get there, click here.

Town of 1Malaysia

As urbanisation is going on rapidly, it is quite difficult nowadays to find a place in Selangor where you will be able to see a group of Chinese and Indians hanging out in a Malay restaurant, a group of Malays and Indians shopping in Chinese grocery shops and a Chinese, Indian and Malay going for a cycle. Welcome to the town where unity is prevalent, where heritage is preserved, and culture maintained. Kuala Kubu Bharu will always fascinate people who wish to experience the real Malaysian 'diversity'.

I have always been excited to come to this part of the state for a sense of tranquility while observing a friendly atmosphere of people from different races. A good role model of a 1Malaysian town.