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2011-12-21T23:41:00.000+08:00

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2011-07-13T16:37:00.001+08:00

MUDAH-MUDAHAN BERMANFAAT...

2011-06-24T11:08:00.001+08:00

Dear Rekan2,

Mohon maaf kalau sudah pernah mendapat informasi serupa sebelumnya.

Kenalkan saya Rina, mahasiswi salah satu universitas swasta di Bandung.

Rina pengen berbagi informasi nih buat kita semua, mudah2an bermanfaat.

Barangkali ada dari rekan2 yg sedang butuh dana/income dalam jumlah besar..

Rekan2 bisa baca cara mendapatkannya disini (silakan klik atau copy-paste link berikut ke browser anda):

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Iseng2 rina udah coba, dan hasilnya udah lumayan banget utk ukuran rina. Lihat rincian income rina dibawah dan SCAN BUKU TABUNGAN rina terlampir, atau:

http://www.program5milyar.com/Buku_Tabungan_Rina.pdf

(silakan klik atau copy-paste link diatas)

SCAN BUKU TABUNGAN member lain (bpk Anton):

http://www.program5milyar.com/Rekening_Anton.pdf

SCAN BUKU TABUNGAN Bu Eva (terlampir), atau:

http://www.program5milyar.com/Tabungan_Eva.pdf

Jangan lupa lihat juga scan/print buku tabungan member lain di menu "Kesaksian", klik:

http://www.prog5milyar.com/kesaksian.php?id=sukses123

Program ini dijalankan secara online (maya), tapi uang yg dihasilkan betul2 riil. Ada transaksi, ada produk, logis, masuk akal, dan tidak ada satu pihak pun yg dirugikan dalam program ini.. Program ini dijalankan secara LEGAL & HALAL (penjelasan detail harap baca di websitenya, di menu “Legal & Halal”)

Websitenya ( http://www.prog5milyar.com/?id=sukses123 ) menjelaskan secara lengkap semua hal tentang program ini sampai sejelas2nya. Mungkin dipahami dulu aja sistem/cara kerja program ini secara keseluruhan di websitenya. Sistemnya tidak rumit, mudah sekali dipahami. Rina yakin, semua uneg2 / pertanyaan2 dari rekan2 pasti akan terjawab jika membaca semua materi yg ada pada setiap menu di website tsb. Pastikan rekan2 tidak mengambil kesimpulan/berkomentar apa2 dulu sebelum betul2 membaca semua materi yg ada pada setiap menu di website, karena program5milyar ini unik, berbeda dg bisnis manapun yg pernah ada.

Rina dulu juga gabung atas ajakan teman yg udah duluan mendaftar. Tadinya sih rina gak mau berpikir muluk2, asal bisa balik modal aja udah cukup, lagian kita kan dapat produk yg nilainya bahkan lebih besar dari yg kita bayarkan. So, nothing to loose.

Tapi ternyata apa yg rina peroleh sungguh di luar perkiraan rina.

Rincian income Rina pada awal 8 bulan pertama bergabung adalah sbb:

(catatan: semua komisi dibawah ditransfer langsung oleh member baru ke rekening kita)

Rina dapat “member langsung” sebanyak 17 orang (disebut member level-1)

=> komisi yg ditransfer ke rekening Rina = 17 x Rp 50.000 = Rp 850.000

Masing2 member level-1 diatas mendapatkan pula member rata-rata sebanyak 8 orang (disebut member level-2, jumlah = 8 x 17 = 136 orang)

=> komisi yg ditransfer ke rekening Rina = 136 x Rp 10.000 = Rp 1.360.000

Masing2 member level-2 rata2 mendapatkan member 6 orang (disebut member level-3, jumlah = 6 x 136 = 816 orang)

=> komisi yg ditransfer ke rekening Rina = 816 x Rp 10.000 = Rp 8.160.000

Masing2 member level-3 rata2 mendapatkan member 4 orang (disebut member level-4, jumlah = 4 x 816 = 3264 orang)

=> komisi yg ditransfer ke rekening Rina = 3264 x Rp 10.000 = Rp 32.640.000

Masing2 member level-4 rata2 mendapatkan member 3 orang (disebut member level-5, jumlah = 3 x 3264 = 9792 orang)

=> komisi yg ditransfer ke rekening Rina = 9792 x Rp 50.000 = Rp 489.600.000

Jadi, total komisi yg ditransfer ke rekening Rina (pada awal 8 bulan pertama bergabung):

= 850.000 + 1.360.000 + 8.160.000 + 32.640.000 + 489.600.000

= Rp 532.610.000,-

Angka diatas TERUS MENINGKAT HINGGA SEKARANG sudah mencapai 2M lebih.

Bagaimana dana tsb bertubi2 masuk ke rekening kita? Lihat SCAN BUKU TABUNGAN Rina terlampir.

Lumayan banget utk ukuran rina. Uang segitu mungkin udah cukup utk beli rumah and mobil.

Rina yakin kita semua bisa kok mendapatkan income seperti yg Rina dapatkan di atas. Kuncinya sih asal kita rajin aja nyebarin link website replika kita ke teman2 kita, rekan kerja, sodara, ke siapa saja, baik lewat email, milis2, situs2 iklan, dll, kemudian TUNJUKKAN BUKTI SCAN BUKU TABUNGAN para member yg telah sukses di program ini, atau scan buku tabungan anda jika anda sudah mendapatkan income yg lumayan di program ini, biasanya tidak terlalu sulit meyakinkan teman2 kita utk bergabung (scan buku tabungan para member bisa diambil/didownload di menu “Kesaksian” di website diatas, atau bisa juga gunakan scan buku tabungan rina terlampir. Jika anda sudah mendapatkan income lumayan di program ini, anda juga bisa tunjukkan scan buku tabungan anda ke teman2).

Website replika adalah website atas nama kita sendiri yg kita dapatkan secara otomatis setelah keanggotaan kita diaktifkan. Website replika rina adalah:

http://www.prog5milyar.com/?id=sukses123

Setiap transaksi yg terjadi lewat website replika kita, otomatis masuk rekening kita.

Tidak perlu kuatir pengembangan Program Program 5MILYAR ini akan jenuh, karena pertumbuhan pengguna internet di Indonesia yg mencapai 6 juta orang lebih per tahun jauh lebih besar dibanding pertumbuhan peserta program ini. Jadi program ini abadi, tidak akan ada istilah “member terakhir” dalam program ini, karena akan selalu ada 6 juta orang lebih pengguna baru internet tiap tahunnya yg potensial utk jadi member.

RINA PUNYA TRIK2 / TIPS2 JITU agar bisa merekrut banyak member berdasarkan pengalaman rina sendiri, gak banyak orang yg tahu. Rina bisa share jika rekan2 bergabung lewat account rina:

http://www.prog5milyar.com/?id=sukses123

Segera gabung ya..

Sistemnya rina rasa sangat sederhana dan mudah dipahami, informasi lengkap disini (silakan klik atau copy-paste link berikut ke browser anda):

http://www.prog5milyar.com/?id=sukses123

(website replika Rina, sukses123 adalah username Rina)

Mohon disebarkan juga informasi ini ke teman2 kita yg lain yg sedang membutuhkan dana dlm jumlah yg besar.

Salam,

Rina

Facebook Rina: http://www.facebook.com/rina.indria

Friendster Rina: http://www.friendster.com/rinaku

“UANG BUKAN SEGALANYA, TAPI SEGALANYA PERLU UANG”

NB:

Jika anda tidak punya akses internet di kantor/kampus, silakan copy/tulis link berikut:

http://www.prog5milyar.com/?id=sukses123

kemudian dibuka di rumah/warnet ya..

Untuk gambaran awal, silakan lihat overview program ini terlampir.

*************************************************************************

KESAKSIAN MEMBER LAIN, PAK BAMBANG WIDJATMOKO DARI SURABAYA:

Bisa Menguliahkan Anak dan Biaya Berobat Ibu yg Sakit

Dear webmaster program 5 milyar,

Saya ingin berterima kasih sekali kepada anda karena dengan adanya program ini saya betul2 terbantu dalam pemenuhan berbagai kebutuhan dana keluarga saya. Biaya ibu berobat ke rumah sakit, biaya kuliah anak2, dan insya Allah untuk biaya beli rumah yg lebih layak bulan depan (mudah2an).

Awalnya saya kenal program ini, saya mendapat email dari seorang teman (beda kantor). Ada program bisnis bagus nih, katanya. Sistemnya sederhana, gampang dipahami, dan kalo sabar bisa mendapatkan penghasilan lebih dari 5 milyar, tambahnya lagi. Mendengar kata-kata 5 milyar, saya berpikir skeptis, mana mungkin, batin saya, akhirnya saya delete saja email tsb. Sekitar 4 bulan setelah itu, saya mendapatkan email yg sama dari rekan yg berbeda. Dengan semangat menggebu2 di emailnya dia bercerita kalo dalam waktu sebulan dia bergabung, saldo di rekening BNI-nya bertambah lebih dari Rp 100 juta. Saya berpikir, gak mungkin dua orang sahabat baik saya berbohong tentang hal yg sama terhadap saya. Lagi pula gak ada ruginya bergabung, toh cuma 180 ribu saja, itu pun sudah dapat produk berupa program bisnis. Akhirnya, iseng2 saya gabung, tanpa harapan yg berlebihan. Kemudian saya informasikan program in i lewat email, sms, mulut ke mulut, dll ke sekitar 80 orang. Sebagian dari mereka ada yg saya kenal dan ada juga yg tidak, setelah itu saya lupakan.

Sekitar 3 bulan setelah itu, waktu saya menyetor uang ke bank (jumlahnya sekitar 500 ribu waktu itu), waktu buku tabungan saya di-print saya menunggu lama sekali, teller-nya bilang buku tabungan saya sudah tidak muat lagi dan harus diganti dengan yg baru. Saya kaget, ada apa? Rasanya dalam 3 bulan terakhir saya tidak melakukan transaksi apa2. Begitu saya cek, di kolom kredit isinya 50 ribu dan 10 ribu banyak sekali dan di kolom saldo tercetak angka 160 juta lebih dan jika ditambah dengan buku ke 2 totalnya ada 250 juta sekian. Sontak saya kaget, ini duit begitu banyak dari mana? Setelah berpikir keras dan melihat angka 50 ribu dan 10 ribu baru saya teringat program 5 milyar yg saya pernah gabung dulu karena waktu gabung saya juga mentransfer 50 ribu dan 10 ribu ke beberapa orang.

Aduh maaak, terima kasih Tuhan, terima kasih webmaster. Saya bisa kuliahkan anak dan membantu biaya berobat ibu saya yg sakit dengan dana ini. Setelah itu saya betul2 percaya bahwa program bisnis ini bener2 bekerja. Sejak itu saya mulai aktif mempromosikan program ini ke siapa saja, lewat email, milis, sms, dll. Sekarang hasilnya sudah lebih dari 500 juta masuk ke rekening bank saya. Sekali lagi terima kasih webmaster program 5 milyar.

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2011-06-09T13:52:00.001+08:00

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2011-03-17T10:04:00.001+08:00

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Lumut antiques

2009-01-06T13:28:00.003+08:00

In Lumut town , there is a section near the Post Office called simply Zai Place which has been allocated for souvenir / antique shops . There is a mix of little shops lined up in a row displaying different types of momentos and souvenirs especially items made from seashells or something to do with marine beauty.

Browse longer and you will come across this shop selling a collection of some ancient Malay personal daggers called keris , which while deadly in attack is also a sentimental work of art with twisting sharp edges and historically significant as a major icon of Malay Culture.

The shop is run by friendly owner Enche Mohd Noor assisted by his brothers .

He will be pleased to show you his arsenal of "weapons" and if time permits you can have a little history lesson too from him about the origins of Lumut and Dindings , of which his great grandfather was a central figure !

new happening area of Manjung

2008-12-21T23:33:00.003+08:00

The area around the Giant Hypermarket has still much land for future development, and new buildings are coming up slowly but surely.

For instance a fun fair with its trademark ferris wheel is taking shape just beside the vacant lot used by the popular weekend pasar malam . Kids will surely love this simple thrill !

While at the rear end , a latest project of a food court and futsal centre began operations a month ago .

Time will tell whether such a new leisure pursuit in this small town can withstand the current worldwide economic downturn...

Lumut in December 2008

2008-12-20T23:30:00.004+08:00

The area around the Lumut Waterfront Bistro is now allocated for the Weekend Stalls ala pasar malams selling snacks , drinks and clothings including the usual souvenirs of the low end kind...

Many stalls here in Lumut seem to be selling similar items especially T shirts and hats, be they in the classier & newly opened Bazaar , shops beside the Lumut jetty , the original older shops along the main street or those open air types along the waterfront facing the 2nd jetty.

The crowd is more than usual at this time of the year , although there is a
noticeable absence of foreign travellers this time

While the hundreds of little garment/souvenir shops may give tourists a great choice the writer feels that there should have been more varieties and themes catering to different needs , to make the tourist town more exciting and fun, which currently it doesn't seem to portray.

Maybe that is what the local Majlis intend it to be , slow and lots more of the same...

the beautiful junkyard

2008-12-12T21:57:00.005+08:00

Here just beside the main road (Batu 16 ) as you approach Ayer Tawar from Ipoh , you will probably notice a ramshackle wooden shop on your left.

The operator of this workshop , Enche "Man" together with 2 young assistants run an interesting restoration business here , apart from servicing and repairing motorbikes .

These smaller Hondas have been refurbished and fully restored , to the satisfaction of the owners and now await delivery. Typically the restoration process takes a month and each of these cute collector's item is sold for around RM4,000.

Definitely a place worth a visit !

something fishy

2008-11-23T20:51:00.003+08:00

We came across a falling ( or issit flying ) fish heads up on the way to Lumut from Kg Koh !

We are not sure if its deep fried or still fresh .

It looks quite big tho so do be careful !

Milan Cafe , Ayer Tawar

2008-11-21T22:11:00.003+08:00

This small town is still kampungish with very few modern cafes and so it is
always refreshing when a new one opens !

Inexpensive with simple neat looking Asian and Western favourites in white plates ,
it is worth a try if you are in the area.

Milan Cafe
Taman Sentosa
Ayer Tawar ( beside 7-11 )
to your right 2 km before the town if you are coming from Sitiawan
to your left after you pass the town if you are coming from Ipoh

Shell enters Giant !

2008-11-13T21:21:00.002+08:00

If you have been wondering what is going on in the Giant Manjung car park lately ,
it has been confirmed !

A petrol station right inside the Giant premises !

Synergy between the giant oil company and the hypermarket Giant ?
lets wait and see

everybody's favorite fried chickens

2008-11-03T21:58:00.003+08:00

Now expanded to 2 shoplots , the ever smiling Colonel now looks even happier , with the opening of the rejuvenated Lumut Bazaar & a new row of 4-storey shops nearing completion just beside it.

Kentucky Fried Chicken ( KFC ) , one of the more popular restaurants in town
and always ready for the hungry
every day for 7 days a week

famous Sitiawan Biscuit

2008-11-02T12:29:00.010+08:00

One of the must ask questions a visitor asks is always " so...what else is there to eat here..., I mean what is special ? Is there anything I can take home to show the folks back home ? "

One of the most famous prized Sitiawan products to takeaway is this little rugged flat biscuit ( or bun ) .

Here are some top recommendations ( from a true local , and a kong piang connoiseur)

This no name shop opposite the Kg Koh Police Station . Opens at night around 11pm and sold out by 9am the following day ! A few rough looking versions from RM1 or so. Our vote as No 1 .
The King of Sitiawan kong piang ( to outstation visitors at least ) . Near the Court Mammoth , Sitiawan. We locals call this version "onion biscuit " , being full of onion stuffings ( with lard ). Extra crispy when hot from the earthern oven. Long Q weekends , so be early !
Ayer Tawar's ( 12 km from Sitiawan) version of the Xtra lard ( a spoonful of them in each !) . In Taman Sentosa ( as you come in from Sitiawan ) visible from the main road.
The other bro-sis trio of Ayer Tawar , a carry forward icon from 40 years ago from their pioneering parents. Main road Ayer Tawar , opposite the Police Station

All should cost fom 60 sen upwards , depending on sizes and stuffings . A really good kong piang should be rough & tough looking (with some broken bits here n there at the edges )

Best when oven hot ! Enjoy !

sea shells and local handicraft

2008-10-31T11:32:00.005+08:00

Quite unknown to many , Lumut and Teluk Batik has an interesting but low keyed kind of souvenir cottage industy . If you see a peddlar next time in backstreet KL or other parts of Malaysia with these kind of decorative shells , they just might have come from here !

You can for only RM1 buy a nice set of seashell handicraft as pictured here in Teluk Batik itself.

Made locally by the humble fishing folks around the coastal areas , it is simple and authentic and depict local culture and customs, with the occassional foreign themes thrown in.

You can check them out the next time you are here , in any one of the many warungs ( stalls ) along the beachfront !

Kedai Makanan & Minuman Silaturahim , Teluk Batik

2008-10-12T22:21:00.006+08:00

If you are puzzled by the great number of cars parked along both sides of the road leading into the Teluk Batik/Lumut Naval Base ( TLDM ) junction each Sunday around lunch time , why don't you just do the same and join the hungry crowd the next time.

You will certainly be amazed by the colors and aroma of one of the finest buffet spreads in Manjung/Sitiawan !

For many years now , this simple spacious shop is de place for locals ( in the know ) for a great choice of Masakan Melayu , with a fantastic ulam corner ( fresh salad ) including the signature spicy and pungent sambals , a hallmark of great traditional Malay cuisine . Some say its magnificent extra big dishes rival those of much Bigger Towns , if not better...

Prices though seem to lean towards the high end , probably because the meats , fishes & vegetables are of above average servings , with a perceived higher quality
No wonder , it has been voted as one of the Best Dining Destinations for 2 years , the award of which hangs proudly on the wall .

The family run restaurant normally opens for lunch only ( 11am to 4 pm ) and is closed on Fridays

the bakery & cafe , Sitiawan

2008-10-10T14:26:00.004+08:00

1st impressions ( are lasting perceptions)

Do you remember the upstairs or downstairs ..the bread or the forest ....

or none at all ?

We had no real impressions though , while the upper floor cafe has some nice oldy ropey real swings with decorative petals , customer service from the green dressed ladies was unusually long and the familiar food on the table was unfamiliarly off color , much unlike the colorful pastries / cakes downstairs !

Famous Bakers and authentic cooks , are they the same ?

Bread Forest Bakery House
107 , Jalan Sejahtera 2 ( near Econsave Sitiawan)
Sitiawan

where to eat , Seri Manjung

2008-10-06T13:23:00.005+08:00

Traditional Malay cuisine in Seri Manjung

Residents and workers here are spoilt for choice of good Malay restaurants . One of the more popular is Restoran Wau Bulan , just behind the Billion Supermarket.

Here treat yourself to the finest of Kelantanese/Malay nasi campur and nasi ayam
from 11 am everyday, for lunch and dinner

This corner lot provides at least 25 popular dishes together with the signature "ulam" corner of fresh vegetables to be enjoyed with the famed Malay spicy sambals ( hot , sour and spicy chili in a combination of prawn paste and the characteristically pungent belacan ) .

Restoran Wau Bulan
Seri Manjung
Perak

the Church & the Temple

2008-10-05T20:47:00.006+08:00

Just opposite the Anglo Chinese School ( ACS) , Sitiawan are 2 local icons . One of them , Pioneer Church is probably the 2nd most famous building in Sitiawan , after ACS.

The Church in its original form before later extensions/renovations is about 105 years old , and served as the weekly congregation point for the early inhabitants , who were mainly Fuzhou Chinese of the Christian faith. Today the Church continues as a vibrant meeting place of sorts for most of the local residents and is packed with vehicles every Sunday morning.

Not to be outdone , its direct neighbour the enormously majestic & tall Thai Buddhist Temple with some giant Buddha statues inside has also progressed well and its distinctive Thai architecture is a local tourist attraction and a hive of activity come every religious festival

lumut port

2008-10-05T20:05:00.004+08:00

The port is situated directly opposite Malayan Flour Mills in Kg Acheh ,
along the edge of the Dindings estuary and 6 km from Sitiawan town.

It is just off the Damai Laut - Seri Manjung Highway

Comparatively smaller and less busy than Port Klang ,
it services the Manjung/Perak Hinterland but suffers from
shallow waters with a limited growth potential

Teluk Batik to Teluk Rubiah & back

2008-10-03T09:15:00.005+08:00

Come every holiday season , like this Hari Raya , 2 Oct 2008 Manjung's most popular playground Teluk Batik near Lumut will be packed with holiday makers . Most of the beach resorts/chalets here would bave recorded full occupancy for several days and cars and buses will be parked everywhere .
You can swim to your hearts' content in the warm clear waters and sandy beach , or just laze around and indulge in Malaysia's favourite pastime of eating !

However most of the eating shops here are still closed , an extention of the 30 days' Fasting Month prior to this Raya celebrations.

So you can expect those who open to do a roaring business , like the lucky ice cream sellers and for small amusement , a quick ride wih the only other entertainment here of a pony ride !

If you are energetic and more adventurous though , try to hike up the track leading up to a small hill towards your left and onwards to a really natural and beautiful bay ( reminiscent of how Teluk Batik in all its natural glory of years ago looked like ) , finally reaching hole no 12 of Teluk Rubiah Golf & Country Resort...

...a distance of only about 2 km ( or a 30 minutes breezy walk )

Coral Bay , Pangkor Island

2008-10-01T10:26:00.002+08:00

Warm waters , sandy beach , surrounded by lush vegetation

naturally clean & beautiful

A perfect jogging track

Have a good holiday this Hari Raya !

eating out in Pangkor

2008-09-30T16:32:00.016+08:00

You need never go hungry again in Pangkor Island. Food is found everywhere

By the roadsides , in make-shift stalls/tents and shoplots.

Inexpensive and fast , like some of these popular items below :

Local Malay burgers ( chilli/tomato sauced style, with fried egg)

fish nasi lemak ( Malaysia's ultra portable no 1 spicy rice snack wrapped

in triangular-shaped newspaper/plastic/banana leaf palm-sized packets )

and displayed prominently at roadside stalls &

at the front of many Chinese restaurants

Pangkor's famous salted marine products , from RM1 onwards

the evergreen Chinese noodles ( souped, fried , braised or what-have-you) and

the classic chicken rice

They are abundantly available in multi-versions in the town areas ,

from RM2.50 onwards

a Western selection of chicken chops

Horizon Cafe, Nipah bay

RM12

...and we haven't talk about the many seafood restaurants here yet...

gateway to Pangkor Island

2008-09-30T16:19:00.004+08:00

the LUMUT passenger Jetty

Situated by the banks of the Dindings Estuary , it is one of the more modern buildings of its kind in Malaysia. It is now serviced by a single company and maintains an efficient 30 minute interval 30 minutes ride to Pangkor Island ( Pulau Pangkor )
the 30 minutes fully air-cond ride to Sg Pinang Besar Jetty, Pangkor costs RM10 (return fare)

The first service of the day begins at 7 am ( Lumut ) and the last to return from Pangkor 8pm

the Church , Ayer Tawar

2008-09-12T11:42:00.003+08:00

the Methodist Church , the first fully air-cond church in Malaysia and a local icon.

a hive of activity every Sunday

Sitiawan Restaurants

2008-09-11T20:24:00.006+08:00

Chinese Restaurants , a rough guide.

Outstation visitors passing by Sitiawan town on their way to Lumut , Pangkor or just visiting friends here will invariably pop the eternal question " what to eat " . Or whats special ?

Well , if you are first timers to the place then you are in luck ! There are many fine air cond Chinese restaurants here and one of them behind the Store in the town centre is as good as any for lunch or dinner ( or even 100 table wedding dinners if you please !) . Ask for their Fuzhou specialties and the Big Guy will be pleased to recommend you a whole list of the pride of the locality.

the above 3 dish meal comprising sweet & sour braised ribs , mixed vegetables ( with glass noodles ) and the famous starchy tofu soup ( with oysters ) for 2 is just an example of the unique items available here , unlikely to be found outside Manjung District. So enjoy !

Lido Restaurant Hall

52, Taman Sitiawan Maju

Sitiawan , Perak

Tel : 05 - 692 2784

taking it easy in Sitiawan

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While the Capital ( Kuala Lumpur / Putrajaya ) awaits in unbearable anticipation for the sneeking-in of a New Team ...

here in Sitiawan, a group of pally Indians and Chinese friends indulge in their favorite past-time of break-fasting over some local snacks under the umbrellas under the trees , of course the wager of will he won't he will be just a coffee or 2

peace & quiet , here in Lumut

2008-09-03T14:09:00.005+08:00

Feel stressed out ? Dunno what to do ? Where to go ?

Look at these pictures below and head on over quick ,
when the Ramadan month slows things down a little...

when bargains await you

Take a walk , go for a stroll

The beautiful Lumut Promenade / Waterfront is waiting for you

only 500m to the kampung

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Kg Koh , the town has a history dating back around 1903 ( or somewhere close enough ). It is a predominently Chinese ( Kutien, Foochow , Hock Chew ) settlement with a disproportionate no of schools and churches, which reveals a little about the thoughts of the early settlers from Fuzhou , China. a century ago.

Pictures show the town boundary just outside the nostalgic
Anglo Chinese School , Sitiawan

Today, it has lost a fair bit of its earlier dynamism as the district growth centre has shifted to the nearby government administrative zone Seri Manjung .

Which is fine if you are reminising about the good old days here when things were slow and the tasty wet & dry flat noodles in brown sauce in the wooden sheds went for only 1 ringgit or so a bowl...
( though you can still find the same but older operators here & there , but now at @RM2.40 )

uncle zam re-invents itself

2008-08-30T14:14:00.005+08:00

First timers entering Seri Manjung from Sitiawan or Taiping will be awestruck by this big place beside the road near to the Petronas junction. The name sounds so homely and friendly !
This one-time de hang-out place famous for its kampungy attap looks with a mix of Malaysian favorites such as nasi ayam , mee rebus , char kuey teow etc has now shakened-off its old image and is now wifi enabled ( at least so says the sign ) following a growing trend even here in Manjung/Lumut/Sitiawan as more and more restaurants/cafes scramble to please the growing number of internet savvy customers, and competition hots up with the opening of more fancy cafes just down the road.

banana leaf rice, Sitiawan

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Indian restaurants are a bit of a rarity as most of you are aware, compared to the other types of restaurants or the ubiquitous fusion cafes that has sprouted up in most new shopping areas.

Hard to find they may be , but who can resist the ambience & unique flavors of the traditional curry houses with their spicy curries and freshly fried meats , all laid out over fresh green banana leaves ?

Here in Sitiawan , the aptly called Home Curry House is a favourite with families, hungry crowds and connoisseurs of the ancient cuisine.
Spacious and airy it is run by a family of cheerful brothers , and should satisfy the casual eater and fussy eaters alike !

Home Curry House
just off the Sitiawan - Lumut main road
tel Viki 017-593 6683

sea monkey

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Around the hills surrounding Teluk Batik are some tribes of small sized monkeys. You will see them wandering round the beaches ocassionally in search of food ( and fun ).

Do be careful though , they love plastic bags especially those laden with fragrant Malaysian foods ! Just make sure they don't run off with your favorite under-pants & /or handphones /cameras or swing them out of reach...right on top of the tall coconut trees !

fun at the Lumut Naval Base ( TLDM) swimming pool

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Teluk Batik beach near Lumut continues to be popular every weekend to picnickers.

If however you are a serious swimmer and wouldn't want to have a dreadful brush with the many dangerous jelly fish in the sea you might want to consider heading to the little known 'open to the Public' olympic sized swimming pool inside the Naval Base , just before you turn left to the beach.

The entrance to the TLDM ( Lumut Naval Base ) as you approach the turning to Teluk Batik.
While it is a high security area members of the public are welcomed to use certain facilities within such as the beautiful and underused Pool seen here below.
For RM5 a person , you get to enjoy a first class swimming pool complete with diving boards !

opens daily but do get your IC ready and register at the entrance

whats new

2008-07-05T07:13:00.004+08:00

The final phase of Lumut Bazar is now open

After several months' delay the spanking new extended Bazaar adjacent to the Lumut Promenade is slowly being filled by a few souvenir shops.

Check out the place for some opening offers or mid-year bargains !

cheap n good

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In these times of skyrocketing fuel prices and escalating costs, this kind of street market will be in for a boom. The pasar malam beside the Giant Hypermarket, Seri Manjung, every Saturday and Sunday from 4pm onwards till 9pm.

Our favorite is a bowl of laksa Melayu ( fish based noodles in spicy soup ) for RM2. Enjoy while you can for we predict a sharp price rise across the board within weeks from now ( yes ! even for pasar malams ) !

beauty & the beast

2008-06-23T22:00:00.000+08:00

The sore thumb at the Teluk Batik beach has now revealed its true colors !

pixs taken on 21 June 2008

Lets see for how long this ugly monster will stay here before it cracks up with dirt and slime !

A new cinema opens in Sitiawan

2008-06-20T20:39:00.006+08:00

Now you don't have to go all the way to Ipoh to enjoy Ironman or The incredible Hulk smashing up the villians to a pulp for a new 4 screen cineplex Star Screen cinemas is now open in Sitiawan town, along Kg Sitiawan road.

It occupies the same building as the previous cinema but now with state -of-the-art sound system and modern screens , complete with digi-sound.

Catch the latest Hollywood and Bollywood blockbusters in total comfort , though you have to pay close to RM9 per show per person for the real experience.

some special Manjung landmarks

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Towards the late 1990's and early 2000's, in line with the rapid development across the rest of the country at large,the face of Sitiawan-Manjung was changed forever, with the completion of new highways and signature landmarks.

This is the longest and largest of one of 3 modern bridges over the Dindings River , and cut the travel distance between Lumut to Pantai Remis to a mere 30 minutes (from the previous 60
minutes via Ayer Tawar).

The nearly 1.3 km long and equally long-named Raja Permaisuri Barnum Bridge spanning the Dingings River. The majestic view under the bridge.

Just after Lumut Port and before the above Bridge is the site of the mysterious Kuala Lumpur University , with a series of multi-storey apartment blocks over several hundred acres of flat land.

First time visitors here will be forgiven if they think their minds are playing tricks for indeed it is situated right here in Manjung !

Malaysia's remarkable penchant for extraordinary names is still intact .

teluk batik in dire straits

2008-06-01T21:09:00.009+08:00

Once pristine Teluk Batik near Lumut is now a sorry sight of abandoned/uncompleted structures surrounding it...and on an even more scary note more strange structures are haphazardly on the way up ! The wonderful pictures captured here of the beautiful natural landscape do not reflect the actual state of affairs here as uncollected rubbish/broken fencing/structures lining the beaches is now proving a terrible eyesore , especially after a packed weekend of tidak apathy holiday makers.

a yet unbelievable serene picture of a lone angler overlooking Pangkor Island, taken June 2008

the over-crowded beach during the current school holidays

one of the the more than 10 years abandoned "Istana" on the hillslope near the out-of-action Indoor Snorkeling Park , rotting away

the tourism unfriendly rude sign on the hillslope glaringly claiming the owner's land status

Visit this place soon and see for yourself the still charming albeit ageing & deteriorating beauty and hopefully help bring attention to the right peopke to save the place from further decline !

where to eat , Seri Manjung

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Seri Manjung is part of the Government's overall plan to redistribute the population to reflect more accurately the racial composition of the country's different races. Today the massive site of Seri Manjung where rubber and oil palm plantations used to exist in the 1980s has given way to modern government buildings and recently there has been a surge in new food outlets offering a good range of gastronomical attractions for everybody!

We present below a few outstanding choices to visitors where we have personally enjoyed their diversified menu. All within a short walking distance from each other in the township.

the hard to find different nasi dagang , a brownish glutinuous rice dish with the curry and fish.
You will need to slowly acquire its slightly sticky taste before you get addicted to it !

find it here in this Malay restaurant with the most approprite local name ! Near the Shell petrol station and the Immigration Department. Restoran Seri Manjung .

the colorful nasi kandar spread with more than 25 different dishes of an Indian Muslim restaurant. Restoran Biriyani.

Opened just 2 months ago , their 2nd spacious 24 hours branch beside the Sitiawan-Lumut main road is doing a good business . In line with current trends free wifi (internet line) has also been installed here .
classy chicken rice from a new cafe near the UMW Toyota 3S centre , beside the main road .

the appreciative crowd inside the homely interior of popular Nasi Ayam Mama

Malaysia's no 1 rice dish , nasi lemak set cafe style

get it here in this wifi enabled Malaccan inspired kopitiam , just opposite the UMW Toyota centre. Here Manjung Kopitiam boasts of the finest old style Malacca black coffee outside Malacca ! Try it to see whether you agree or not !

a refreshing plate of Western steak

The Fullpann Steakhouse with their complete western menu , just behind Restoran Uncle Zam , visible from the main Sitiawan-Lumut road.

Engku Busu Hill , Lumut

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Things to do on a weekend , at 1000 feet up.

A great place to enjoy the great outdoors , just behind the Police Station.

See the Lumut Estuary , Naval Base and Damai Laut Resort from the summit !

Then reward yourself with a well deserved nasi campur found at sea level just beside the multi storey Car Park

king of fruits

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The durian tree is a tall tree with slightly yellowish leaves and mostly found in the kampungs , although there are now commercial farms especially in Johore , Pahang and Penang. The thorny fruit of about 2 kg each hangs downward in a cluster and when ripe drops to the ground by itself, usually at night . It is rare for durians to drop on a person's head as it is believed that they have eyes !
the handsome & rugged fruits
a typical durian seller on the roadside with his pungent mountain of thorns. This one in Teluk Muroh on a Friday evening.

The outside of the fruit is tough and seems unbreakable but once opened , reveals a white spongy interior with a few chambers containing the white , yellow or red treasures.

exquisite aroma and absolutely creamy for a good one. Super fragrant and deliciously sweet .

Its really finger licking good .

Its in season now so grab it while you can from RM 5 a kg upwards. As the fruit is extra temperamental try to eat them right on the stall itself so that you can get instant replacement in case the tricky seller pulls a fast one on you ! Then you will not be pricked or have to get rid of the terrible durian stench in your car if you had done a takeaway.

Taman Paya Bakau

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Mangrove Park , Lumut

Opposite the Venice of Perak , some 4 km from Lumut town is a park situated within a mangrove swamp. A heavy duty wooden/concrete walkway lined with plastic educational boards ( depicting some local flora and fauna ) amongst the forest inhabited by a few colonies of the temperamental macaque monkeys will take visitors from the main road to the banks of a river which forms a part of the Lumut estuary.

Venice of Perak

the Park (note an extension , now in progress )

the solid elevated walkway going into the forest

the bored / hungry monkey

one of 2 vantage points overlooking serene Bukit Engku Busu

on the way out ( see more ugly renovations/ additions )

Its strange to see more additions / extentions ( means spending more $$$ ! ) when the existing walkway seems to suffer from a clear lack of maintenance ( broken planks , faded paintwork etc ) and seemingly in dire need of repairs !

Also won't more haphazard development like this cause a further massive drain on the already depleting mangrove forest ?

the Squatter-rising of Teluk Batik

2008-04-11T23:23:00.009+08:00

Symptoms are showing of a gradual but sure decline of once pristine natural Teluk Batik , near Lumut. Sore thumbs are appearing where once stood natural beauty.

like this one with a terrible stench , where some workers within treat this little blue square just beside the sea as their squatters complete with makeshift toilets ...believe it or not !

another view of this painful eyesore by the beach

nearby , the rape of the hills continue

another strange development , which is quite like the continuation of the minarets in front

this world's first snorkeling park sufferd a stroke last year rendering it paralysed

and this poorly located/conceived Seashells Museum seems to be destined to the

museum as well !

apparently some ( or all of these projects ) are under the umbrella of the

Malaysian Tourism Ministry

you have to be here on a weekday to feel a sense of terrifying desolation

Multi-storey Car Park

2008-04-05T13:59:00.007+08:00

Outstation travellers can now safely leave their vehicles in the new modern 4 storey Car Park situated in Lumut town , adjacent to the Lumut Waterfrront and just 200m to the Lumut Jetty. The majestic Lumut Hills are at the back while the seaview is just in front. A newly completed covered walkway from the car park to the Jetty ensures one does not get wet in the rain !

Along the short route you can conveniently catch a snack or 2 at the many stalls/cafes at the Food Promenade/ Marine Produce ( satay fish ) corner before you embark on your holiday to Pangkor Island.

front view of the Car Park

side view

Authentic Malay/Thai cuisine

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Among the numerous "ikan bakar" Malay Restaurants in Manjung is this rustic looking but grand place among swaying coconut trees. With the usual fresh seafood section for the popular BBQ there is also a pleasantly wide menu of individual favorite noodle and rice dishes , including ala carte .

just by the roadside facing the Lumut Naval Base apartments

spacious and serene under the gentle palms

pattaya fried rice with the signature egg & tomato sauce strips

grilled kembong fish over banana leaves and spicy sauce

Enjoy them all here in Manjung , the gastronomical paradise

Restoran Teluk Muroh

off Lumut Naval Base

( near Teluk batik )

Lumut

waterfront view

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tea time by the sea

The Lumut Waterfront is extra charming when the rain clouds appear. Then the place takes on the aura of a Wonderland. Your little snacks become nicer and things seem to slow down. Such is the feeling one gets in this rejuvenated Jetty Seaside Cafe . The real view here is worth a thousand pictures.

actually its fine snacking by the beach for only RM 3

Lumut Hill

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Majestic , serene

at 1000 feet above sea level

Bukit Engku Busu , Lumut

popular weekend hiking trail/jungle trekking hotspot

All Natural

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...& serenely peaceful

beautiful Lumut Waterfront on the eve of the Malaysian 12th General Election

the humble Jack Fruit

2008-02-21T21:43:00.009+08:00

The pimpled and lowly jackfruit is one of the biggest fruits in Malaysia ( if not the biggest in the world which can weigh up to more than 10 kg ) !

It is non seasonal and has a unique fruity taste with many seeds covered by a crunchy yellow flesh .

This giant with maybe a hundred seeds is taken from a stall in the pasar pagi / tani beside the Kg Koh wet market on a Thursday.

The insides are lined with these white strands which holds the seeds and the flesh . Beware ! It really is quite sticky . The carbo seeds are edible too just like its cousin the delicious cempedak .

At around RM 5 a kg this crunchy golden fruit is definitely worth a try for its sweet taste and nice fragrance.

Locally some Nyonyas cleverly use it too in some dessert preparations giving it an unmistakeable pleasant aroma.

In some places there is a "honey" version which tastes exceptionally sweet , thus bearing its namesake.

walking around the little island

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Feeling adventurous ? Then try an exhilarating coastal trek like this , for great memories to last a life time...

You will need a good pair of rubber shoes , stretchable pants , very high spirits & 5 hours ...

trail starts from the Lin Je Kong Chinese Temple at Coral Bay , Pangkor Island.

feel the pulsating bumps and humps of the rugged rocky coastline as you edge northwards
bask in the glorious beats of the gentle waves, be drenched by the hot tropical shine
...as close to nature , as fresh as can be

beautiful Golden Sand Beach , a Pangkor Island Beach Resort exclusive . Arriving by foot from
this route , you avoid the RM60 surcharge per head ( with meal ) for entering the resort .

On the return trip, you will need to pass by this cute Par 3 Hole no 1 ( a part of the 9-h0le golf course managed by the Resort ) then exit from the main entrance and walk towards the Pangkor Airport in Teluk Dalam to follow metalled road back to Coral Bay / Teluk Nipah

Time out for a delicious inexpensive kampung meal of nasi lemak , laksa melayu and laksa pangkor , RM 2 each in stall beside the road.

Well worth the amazing hike ( estimate total 7 km) and fun adventre !

Warning : this adventure is not suitable for those not used to high physical activity , as some stretches require scaling up steep & slipperry slopes while in certain parts the rocks can be narrow & slippery

Annual Reunion

2008-02-06T14:33:00.001+08:00

The Chinese will try their darndest to cross the steep mountains , swim the swiftest rivers and brave the worst traffic jams to be home( father's one) for the reunion.

A typical Sitiawan small town reunion lunch ( today ) will go something like this

Please run mouse over each pix for name of dish !

8 solid dishes ( RM 250 ) for 10 , to last till the night for the Classic Reunion Dinner ( tonight ) , a thousands of years old tradition

The year of the Rat

2008-02-05T09:56:00.000+08:00

Billion Supermarket in Seri Manjung drawing in the crowd 2 days before the Chinese New Year which begins 7 Feb 08, ushering in
the mild-mannered mouse , according to the ancient Chinese Almanac.

Expect most Lumut & Pangkor hotels / restaurants to be busy with tourists for the next 7 days as the long holidays begin !

Pangkor Island

2008-02-03T07:27:00.001+08:00

the little tropical island in the sun

Check out these delightful hidden gems the next time you visit Pulau Pangkor !

the Lin Je Kong Chinese temple at the edge of Coral Bay. Showcasing a mix of Disney's favorite lovable loony characters and the usual legendary and mystical heroes from ancient Chinese folklore.

Quiet Coral Bay , the latest playground of the mainly European sunbathers., drawn no doubt by the gleaming green waters , silky sands and precious privacy generously offered by the shady trees .

the beautiful unspoilt bay in between Coral Bay and Golden Sands ( where Pangkor Beach Resort is situated.) Catch some adventurous and daring swmmers here if you are lucky.

and did you know that there are many wild boars on the island ?

Amazingly we were lucky to witness a family of 6 ( see picture ) having their dinner courtesy of Vikry Beach Resort , Pasir Bogak beach . Indeed it is a wonderful part of Vikry's ( and Pangkor's ) daily natural attraction and these lovable (tame?) creatures seem quite comfortable here , and appears ready to make friends with you...if only you can come nearer !

the Re-greening of Teluk Batik

2008-01-30T20:41:00.000+08:00

What used to be natural trees and shades in Teluk Batik ( formerly known as Teluk Batak )has today taken on a kind of alphine look at certain areas , among some concrete structures and the dwindling but original coconut trees .

these new imports to the tropical paradise do provide gigantic shades but beware !

Watch you bare feet as you laze around.

Pangkor Island specials

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Must see places of interest

1 . Daddy's Cafe , Coray Bay ( near Nipah Bay )

an oasis in the previously deserted sandy "desert"- singlehandedly occupying & bringing some much needed life
to the 7 years abandoned Hawker Centre, featuring local & western cuisine catering to mostly European tourists

2. the ruins of the Dutch Fort , Teluk Gedong

said to be a depot ( & fortress) built a few hundred years ago a la A Formosa ( Malacca )

3. Teluk Nipah

catch some stunning bathers in the sand , sea and sun at
Pangkor Island's most popular beach

4. the Great Wall of "China" ( errrrrr Pangkor )

replica of the China icon ( Foo Ling Kong Temple , Sg Pinang Besar )

best roti canai stall Sitiawan , Perak

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by the rivers of Kg Sitiawan , 6km outside Sitiawan town centre.

the gold coast of Perak

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yes...but for how long more ?

Not many people outside Perak have ever heard of much less visited this "best kept" secret of Manjung District , the once awesome beaches of the area north of Damai Laut, near Segari Lumut.

What used to be a truly fantastic piece of nature with golden sands and wide clean beaches stretching for miles has now taken on the looks of a sorry dumpsite . Notwithstanding what the sign here might want to say.

Both Teluk Senangin and Pasir Panjang, Segari ( where there is a turtle sanctuary and near the Lumut Power Plant ) is now dotted with rubbish and debri .

Luckily at this angle the beach still looks gorgeous with Pulau Pangkor at the background , and the little stall behind the signboard ( Teluk Senangin ) with 2 ladies can still whip up a Mee Goreng that will do even a Tourism Malaysian brochure proud.

We hope some people from Majlis Perbandaran Manjung can take notice of this impending tourism and ecological disaster before it goes out of control.

all pixs taken at 6pm - 26 Jan 2008

Another Lumut Jetty

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Another Lumut Jetty, originally uploaded by zianeyee.

This latest expensive & strange looking structure with spiral roofing is turning curious heads as it nears completion, near the Waterfront Bistro & just a couple of hundred meters from the Lumut Jetty. According to the official construction sign this project is a Majlis Perbandaran Manjung baby.

Lets wait for its completion & official opening anytime now !

places to eat , Lumut

2008-01-13T22:37:00.002+08:00

Waterfront Bistro ( already come<:D> to a place near you !)
( in between the Lumut Jetty & Hotel DJ Palace , Jalan Titi Panjang )

One of 8 double storey mini restaurants ( stalls) selling mainly Malay hawker favorites , arranged in a stylish circular design with a front stage for public

karaoke sessions ( from 9 pm onwards )

the classic syrup drink ( sweet rose flavored chiller ) popular with the locals RM1.60

nasi lemak biasa RM 3 ( tastes "biasa")

healthy ( see signboard ) sup kambing ( spicy mutton brew ) RM4 , strong lamb taste

fried char keow tuey ( wet Bistro version with 2 prawns & cockles ) RM3,50

smallish but tasty , recommended

sand & sea at dusk

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Sunset , Teluk Batik

stunning (!) wonder dish from Sitiawan

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Hock Chew ( fuzhou) mixed vegetables

this humble stir fried "chap chai " culinary concoction has up to 10 distinctive visible ingredients , (at least what we popped in ) of cabbages, corn shoots, tofu, black edible fungus, mushrooms, carrots, baby prawns, meats, baby squids, & some leaves...

...all sitting on shiny glass noodles , for a stunning RM 4 !

No ! it isn't a hawker-one-person dish but is part of the must-order spread of the traditional complete Hock Chew lunch set.

Verdict : very different tastes & superb value for money

This one is taken from Restoran Ah Hing , Kampung Selamat, Sitiawan.

watch out for more wonders ! next...

Lumut by night

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the main one way street Sultan Idris Shah , flanked by many grocery & souvenir shops

pretty designer signboard ( whale's tail ) just as you enter the main town centre

the elegant Lumut Waterfront

the latest happening place , stylish Waterfront Bistro housing some typical Malaysian hawker favorites

A stage for the aspiring recording star , Waterfront Kara-oke , inside the Bistro .

Join the Search for the next Pop Star " singing competition" now in progress !

House of Steaks

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Fullpann , Seri Manjung

It is rare to find a decent quality and authentic Western Restaurant in this new township as "fine dining" establishments are generally to be found in nearby seaside tourist town Lumut(with its sizeable expatriate community), unlike Seri Manjung which is noted more for its numerous government buildings.

This surprisingly popular Steakhouse with typical wooden rustic decor and 2 separate sections, a general dining area and a neighboring bar is gradually making its presence felt.

With an interesting front kitchen ( separated by only transparent glass windows ) you can watch the Award Winning Chef / Assistants in action to see first hand
(first aroma?) how your expertly done steaks are rare, medium or well done !

While popular for its signature quality steaks, it has also a selection of affordable set lunches priced at RM12.90 each

If you still insist on Asian dishes tho, worry not... they have them all ready too!

35-36 , Persiaran PM 2/3
Pusat Bandar Section 2
32040 Seri Manjung , Perak

snacks from the beach

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Teluk Batik , near Lumut Naval Base

Time for a break !

Please run mouse over pixs to enlarge.

Some classic Malaysian ( Malay) beach snacks , from RM 1 up.

Lumut today

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Rustic charms of the little seaside town

Travellers remember Lumut more for its jetty and the immediate food and souvenir shops surrounding it , which is not really strange considering that superstar Pangkor Island is just next to it ...
...as they make an impatient quick stop before jumping off by ferry to the Island in the Sun !

Of late there has been a subtle transformation to this once sleepy hollow to the keen eyed as more new structures start appearing, particularly around the crowd-pulling Lumut Waterfront.

Many first-time tourists are now pleasantly stunned that Lumut has some eateries selling local delicacies such as laksa , cendul , mee gulung , nasi lemak etc rivaling in both quality and taste to some more established towns but at much lower prices !

You should also check out some exciting cafes, bistros and bars which are popular with the expatriate community here . Try popular Rockafellas , Jook Bistro and Capri which offer a good selection of Western cuisine and fine wines too .

the mouth -watering thermidor lobsters from
Rockafellas Cafe & Bar at the other end of the shop row where KFC reatauratnt is .

And did you know that there are many fine hotels here in town and just around offering rooms and apartments at excellent rates ?

You could also for a change spent some time in Lumut and visit the many nearby excellent seafood restaurants in Kg Acheh , Ayer Tawar, Kg Cina and Sitiawan for some fresh seafood and other much talked about local favorites !

We will begin soon a little series on some must-try dishes and restaurants in the coming posts !

Meanwhile for outstation travellers looking for an interesting place to stay you can try this excellent service apartment in Lumut with very friendly service and good rates here.

For the adventurous you can request the Hotel to organise a food tour or a fishing trip ,

...or maybe even a Robinson Crusoe style camping trip to nearby Pulau Sembilan if you dare !

Convenience dining, Manjung Style

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Ramly Food Court , Seri Manjung

situated just off the Seri Manjung - Lumut main road , near the Billion Supermarket, the latest modern Food Court.

with the main food stall selling traditional Malay dishes ready cooked in a buffet spread.

typical kamping offerings such as salted eggs , fried meats, fishes and curries

goes well with the delightful sauce called sambal belacan ,

a spicy hot and sour flavorer par excellence

guaranteed to excite your tastebuds.

Bridge upgrade

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Bridge upgrade, originally uploaded by zianeyee.

Road & bridge upgrading works between Teluk
Intan & Sabak Bernam is taking forever & has caused much distress to motorists plying the busy stretch.

Work is intermittent & generally crawling at snail's pace such as the uncompleted bridge widening shown here !

We await with bated breath.

Maybe it will take a massive accident/disaster along this treacherous stretch before somebody with power acts !

Shellfish Museum , Teluk Batik , Lumut

2007-12-25T18:22:00.000+08:00

Just opened to the public , an educational adventure of some marine life

with an interesting number of specimens.

Tickets at RM 2 for adults RM 0.50 for children

The classic food stall under the tree , Lumut Valley

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The classic food stall under the tree , Lumut Valley, originally uploaded by zianeyee.

While on your way in to Teluk Batik (or the Naval Base, Lumut ) try this little kampung stall with the Malay noodles/snack favorites. Admire the view of the nearby hills & feel the mountain breeze as you tuck into pasembor, mee goreng , nasi goreng etc. Your countryside adventure is never complete until you get a real taste of local street cuisine !

the Malay Laksa

2007-12-24T19:13:00.002+08:00

The delicious Malay Laksa by the Engku Busu Valley , Lumut ( entrance into Lumut Naval Base / Teluk Batik ).

Hot , sour and full of herbal and fish aroma

Flatlands , Manjung

2007-12-05T12:56:00.002+08:00

Road heading towards Seri Manjung & Lumut from Sabak Bernam / Teluk Intan after the bridge over the Perak River. Wide straight stretch lined by padi fields on both sides. As flat as the eyes can see ! An amazing view indeed.

In the early days motorists used to speed in excess of 160 kph here , although today the heavy traffic makes this fleeting rush a dangerous & unlikely event.

Camouflaged & hidden , for now

2007-12-01T01:47:00.002+08:00

Behind this stunning sloping foliage lies another of Perak's multi-million year old natural attractions.

Gua tempurung (limestone caves) near Gopeng is noted to be spontaneously promoted commercially as a nature's gift for the appreciation & enjoyment of mankind and on the other hand also protected as a natural state treasure best left hidden from public scrutiny...

...such is the apparent contradiction you feel as the present lacklustre supporting infrastruture cum sporadic half-hearted multiple aka confusing caving packages seem to be leaving many an earnest traveller bewildered such as this writer .

There is a kind of strange disjointed feeling here where you are left wondering whether to go ahead with the packages , to stay...or maybe even to leave quickly

Beach Monuments , food & shopping

2007-11-28T18:06:00.002+08:00

This is the square along Teluk Batik beach near Lumut. called Dataran Hadhari .

It reflects Islamic architecture against the backdrop of Lumut's picturesque hills separating Teluk Rubiah & Teluk Batik, both sandy beaches along the Manjung Coast .

The spacious square is sometimes used for official government/public functions.

The more than 30 shops with extended awnings/canopies seen in the picture are either
selling hawker food , t-shirts /souvenir or floats , a typical feature in most popular beaches around Malaysia.

You can have nice burgers , rojak buah , keropok lekor etc for a few ringgit here & colorful holiday t-shirts from RM5 !

So bring home some t-shirts as souvenirs on your next trip !

Extended Covered Walkway

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All the way from the Lumut Car Park across the streets to the Lumut Jetty ,

a distance of about 300m.

Now open for use.

Buddha & Chinese sages

2007-11-22T07:33:00.001+08:00

Little pekan Ayer Tawar has some amazing secrets...

It not only has the most scrumptuous ala carte vegetarian restaurant in Manjung (Taman Sentosa, Ayer Tawar ) but possibly also the first Chinese temple to feature a ' smiling ' Buddha together with legendary teacher/ philosopher Confucius & some other famous faces.

These impressive figurines proudly stand beside a temple near an oil palm estate off the main road behind the Ayer Tawar police station.

Lumut jetty

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Gateway to Pangkor

The Lumut Waterfront

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Overlooking the Dindings estuary. One of the best designed esplanades in the country.

Magnificent sunset

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Magnificent sunset, originally uploaded by zianeyee.

Rustic Lumut at sunset 6.45 pm.

Some things never change

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Some things never change, originally uploaded by zianeyee.

Like these all important tools, activators & fluids the Chinaman can't do without , even for a day.

Masakan Melayu

2007-11-13T11:16:00.001+08:00

Masakan Melayu, originally uploaded by zianeyee.

Tasty & filling Malay rice meal of nasi campur assam ikan pari, udang & petai .

Available at newly opened Restoran Ang Hwa opposite Kg Koh wet market.

One of 2 Malay night stalls in this popular muhibbah Chinese eatery.

Somehow there seems to be better inter-racial interaction here in the smaller towns !

Kuala Lumpur's newest Megamall

2007-11-09T12:30:00.003+08:00

Kuala Lumpur's newest Megamall, originally uploaded by zianeyee.

The Pavilion , Jln Bukit Bintang opens . Swanky , mouth watering...

Huge 6 floors of shining designer shopping/dining/entertainment Mall, smack opposite Bintang Walk. Another state of the art Berjaya project.

Notice the stratigically located RM 2 million 5 star gourmet bakery shop ' The Loaf ' just beside the main entrance.

Working Life

2007-11-08T10:08:00.000+08:00

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Before joining company
Induction program
At Work
Problem At Work
Increment Please
#$@& You, I Resign

Probably a new Malaysian Record

2007-11-07T16:49:00.001+08:00

Probably a new Malaysian Record, originally uploaded by zianeyee.

100,000 exuberant people are expected to attend this ground breaking event !

Easily the single biggest public gathering ever in KL.

The Malaysian coffee & spicy rice

2007-11-07T12:09:00.001+08:00

The Malaysian coffee & spicy rice, originally uploaded by zianeyee.

Kopitiam in Kuala Selangor. Classic morning breakfast. Old world black coffee & evergreen nasi lemak (with 1 tiny piece curry chicken) in newspaper/banana leaf triangular packet. RM 2.50

The little Dot down South

2007-11-06T12:58:00.002+08:00

...same size as Manjung district

The Watchman ( the Economist 25 Oct 2007 )

High-Flyer... Booming, bustling and bursting at the seams

The strong global economic tide has lifted the boats of most Southeast Asian countries, but perhaps the most impressive performer is Singapore. Its national income per head is 5X that of its nearest neighbour, Malaysia.

The shopping malls along Orchard Road are bustling. Fancy hotels are full of wealthy tourists despite cranking up their room rates. Marina Bay, by the financial district, is a forest of cranes as a $3.6 billion casino resort goes up.

Singapore has sustained its growth through an unusually clean and efficient government, and by having one of the world's best education systems.

Its development plans assume the population will grow from 4.7m now to 6.5m in 40-50 years' time, mostly by immigration. Many of the new immigrants come from India and China.

Since independence Singapore's land area has grown from under 600 square kilometres (230 square miles) to around 700,
which could be increased to about 760 sq km by closing gaps between Singapore's main island and lesser ones. Singapore's Sentosa Island man made beach / resort ( could it possibly be better than Manjung's natural beaches ? )

Such schemes are hugely costly but Singapore has massive financial reserves for its size.
In creating enough space to continue its breakneck expansion, money will be no object.

Manjung will have to take a deep pause and get some tips from downunder...

Chinese vegetarian meals

2007-11-05T14:15:00.001+08:00

Restaurant Vegetarian Kuang Zhong, Tmn Sentosa Ayer Tawar.

Newly opened.

"Shrimp" fried rice RM 4.50 . Tastes quite like it ( tho oily ) .

Or you can try this " fried duck - prawn fritters" with rice edition ,

at another vegetarian shop opposite. RM2.50.

De Roti Canai

2007-11-04T22:09:00.001+08:00

Malaysia's favorite breakfast snack

Restoran Sri Kumuthavalli , Sitiawan

Sri Kumuthavalli's bouncy version

Roti canai is a type of Indian flatbread almost identical to Singapore's roti prata and a close descendant of the Kerala porotta.

In English, roti canai is sometimes referred to as "flying bread," due to the constant tossing and spinning in the air by which it is made. The dish comprises dough containing oil (fat), egg, flour and water. The form of fat used is usually ghee (clarified butter). The entire mixture is kneaded thoroughly, flattened, oiled and folded repeatedly.

The ideal roti is flat, fluffy on the inside but crispy (slightly burnt) and flaky on the outside.

Kg Sitiawan / Kg Koh's Malay version

This makes it a dish of choice for a quick delicious breakfast or supper (here in Malaysia the fourth meal of the day, generally eaten after nightfall). Traditionally, it is served with a mild ' dhal ' (or lentil) curry, or a choice of another 2 or 3 different more spicy curry gravies.

many interesting variations to the classical plain roti (roti kosong") have been devised to suit the diverse tastes of Malaysians including roti telur (wih scrambled eggs) roti tisu (tissue bread, an ultra paper thin crispy version) , roti bawang (onion bread), roti bom ! (bomb bread, a smaller but thicker roti) roti planta, roti pisang (banana stuffings) & can also be stuffed with margarine and sugar.

Roti canai is quite affordable ( standard price is RM0.70 -RM1.00 a piece in Malaysia),

making it everybody's favorite.

the Barber Shop , Sitiawan

2007-11-04T16:31:00.001+08:00

Sri Manjung Star ( SEVEN ) , in front of Wisma Thilakawati

( previously Cathay Cinema ) Jln Hj Mohd Ali , Sitiawan.

1 shop out of of an awesome 10 shops in the Group's Hairdressing

operations in Manjung disrict.

At a reasonable charge of per head ( or hair ?) of adult Rm 4 , child Rm 3.

The symbolic sunflower

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The yellow sunflower

Picture taken at a commercial nursery in Seri Manjung .

What is usually called the flower is actually a head of numerous flowers (florets) crowded together. The flowers can be yellow, maroon or orange . The florets mature into what are traditionally called "sunflower seeds", but are actually the fruit of the plant.

At sunrise, the faces of most sunflowers are turned happily towards the east,

hence its classic name !

If you remember your history books the Incas used the sunflower as an image of their Sun God. Its sunny disposition is also a popular cheerful theme for many online slides such as in 'Slide' / 'Photobucket'.

Sunflower oil, extracted from the seeds, is used for cooking, so watch out for it in the supermarkets !

Reproduced in part from ®Wikipedia

Thai Buddhist temple in Sitiawan

2007-11-03T15:54:00.001+08:00

majestic and unique

the sitting Buddha

Distinctive Chinese/Thai architecture , characterised by sharp sloping

ornamented roofs curved at the ends . with a

sitting bronzed Buddha inside, for the sacred aura.

Located right beside the Chinese Methodist Pioneer Church along the

Sitiawan-Kg Koh main road.

Abuzz with big crowds from near & far during special occassions , usually once or twice a year.

Best of Malay street food

2007-11-02T21:53:00.001+08:00

Satay ('bbq meat on skewers') is a classic Malaysian fast snack sold usually in the evenings by Malay street hawkers , and served in the typical way with a brown slightly spicy sweety chopped peanut sauce .

The tiny pieces of burnt meat on a stick goes well with raw onions & sliced cucumbers & may come with glutinuous rice wrapped in an artistic matty package reminiscent of a work of art (ketupat).

This dish is an evergreen Malaysian icon symbolising Malay cuisine/culture in its simplicity & usually graces the front covers of Malaysian tourist brochures .

Banana leaf rice

2007-11-02T15:58:00.001+08:00

Famous Indian banana leaf rice

Rice served on a fresh banana leaf ( acting as a waterproof plate ) with various vegetables & meats in a generous choice of curry gravies .

It is said to fully appreciate this traditional meal , eat with your bare hands & discard your spoon & fork !

Experience this authentic dish and other Indian food at 10 , Medan Sentosa , Ayer Tawar, Perak .

Of particular note is their curry mutton which is unusually tender and flavorful.

The 'poor' man & his Palace

2007-11-01T21:33:00.003+08:00

An 18- room 21- bathroom mansion in a previously low cost designated zone near Pandamaran , Klang belonging to one Enche Zakaria Darus.

For a glimse of this extraordinary man , please do a Google search !

Mind boggling ...sensational...don't miss it !

Pangkor Island

2007-11-01T06:32:00.002+08:00

Pasir Bogak , the 2km original beach of Pulau Pangkor , facing Pangkor Laut Resort (island) just 1km directly opposite.

Less crowded than before ever since Teluk Nipah a further 4km away has become more accessible.

Senaman Pagi

2007-10-27T11:44:00.001+08:00

Rise & shine

Dataran Muhibbah , behind the Sitiawan wet market

Each morning around 7 am the square will be filled with Chinese ladies ( mostly senior citizens ) dressed in loose black and white attire line dancing to the sound of fast music.

Around the square are many shops selling Malay food. Just right for a cuppa after all those twists nd turns !

Malaysian space travellers

2007-10-27T06:56:00.002+08:00

here comes the future

Breathtaking Pangkor Island

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Breathtaking Pangkor Island, originally uploaded by zianeyee.

This is the awesome view from the watch tower on the hillslope just after Chandek Kuda Resort (previously Sam Khoo's Mini Camp).

You could feel the passing boats drop into the edge of the horizon !

Pangkor Island is blessed with many fine bays & sandy beaches with very clear water, ideal for the swimming & seasports enthusiast.