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Lake Diving at Saujana Putra Lake, Selangor with I-Divers

There are two types of scuba divers; one who only wants to see the beautiful things the underwater world have to offer, and then there’s the rebellious and adventurous one like me, who is curious about the mystery of the underwater world and the dark side of it.

With travel restrictions due to the Covid19 and the state of emergency is still being imposed and have no signs of being eased, there’s no way I can dive in the sea, since there’s no diveable island in the vicinity of Klang Valley. However, lakes aplenty. The only problems with lakes in Malaysia is that they’re not crystal clear, you won’t be getting pretty kelp forest views and whatnot and the visibility is severely limited. Lake diving in Malaysian lakes is a challenge even to experienced scuba divers and many dislike it.

But then again, I rather be diving in lakes with limited vis around the vicinity of Klang Valley than wait for travel restrictions to be removed and no diving at all. Sure, I can go and dive in pools, most of them are already opened, but strangely I like open water more, even if it’s limited vis. I think it’s important to keep diving so that you’ll get used to diving and keep honing your skills from your dives.

Anyway, speaking of lake diving, I recently went to lake dive again. This time around with I-Divers. I heard that they organized lake dives from a friend and I immediately got in touch with them.

Although I-Divers is a dive centre that caters to recreational divers, the dive centre is more focused in more technical side of diving; mainly Nitrox, Trimix, Public Safety Divers, Full Face Mask Specialty and Rebreathers. I had the privilege to meet some technical divers in I-Divers dive centre and they shared some insight on tech diving with me and my husband; mainly about Trimix, and Rebreather. Listening to their stories and journeys, I think it’s pretty cool. If you’re interested in technical courses, I believe I-Divers is a go to place.

Here’s sharing with you my experience diving in a yet another lake in Klang Valley; the Saujana Putra Lake, with I-Divers.

Preparing the equipment for the dive

Since this is a limited visibility dive, a diving torchlight is a must have.

Dive site map and briefing

The dive spot was merely a 3 minutes walk away from the dive centre, and my instructors and guides were all very attentive, making it a pleasant experience for both me and my husband.

Max depth we went was 15.5m, 61mins bottom time with vis about 1-2m. You can actually dive deeper than that over here at Saujana Putra Lake, up to 25m, but since I’m just an Open Water Diver with only 18m max limit, we only explored up to 16m.

Buoyancy control and focus is a must here. There are plenty of structures around and you wouldn’t wanna crash into them.

It was a good dive at the lake, with 1-2m vis, saw plenty of creatures like fish&juvenile prawns, and some structures; the ‘No Entry, Divers Only’ signboard, tukun and even a wreck.

It’s really an interesting dive despite of the low vis. I enjoyed the dive immensely.

I was informed that this particular dive site is a training ground for uniform body like Bomba and Public Safety Diver as well technical divers, but adventurous divers with Open Water Certification is welcome to try.

Limited visibility diving have it charms too, in my opinion. There’s so much to explore down there.

Diving is not all just about the pretty fishes and corals. To me, it’s all about exploring and a huge adventure. This is my second lake dive experience and I just hit 12 logged dive with this.

Unlike my first lake dive where I was really nervous, I wasn’t so nervous this time around as more or less I already know what to expect from lake diving, which is severely limited visibility. That said, I hope to do more lake diving in the nearest future. This definitely won’t be my last.

Note: In case you are curious, my first lake dive was in Empangan Semenyih in Hulu Langat. You can read more about it HERE.

8 Lucky Winners Cele-Breaks The New Year with KitKat Gold Bars

Nestlé KITKAT kicked off 2021 with the launch of the limited edition KITKAT Gold, the latest offering to the KITKAT family, along with a special KITKAT Win Gold Contest which ran from 8 January – 28 February 2021. The cele-break-tions were held in conjunction with Chinese New Year as well as the auspicious Year of the Golden Ox

Consumers all over Malaysia were invited to participate in the KITKAT Win Gold Contest, where they had the opportunity to take home prizes worth up to RM288,888. The winnings included the grand prize of a KITKAT Gold Bar (50g of 916 gold) 8 lucky winners, 1st Prize of RM8,888 cash for 10 winners as well as 2nd Prize of RM888 cash for 12 winners. There were also weekly prizes of RM188 cash for 88 winners every week throughout the 7-week contest period.

One of the Grand Prize winners Norhasikin Bt Md Sidik said, “I am very happy and blessed that although I only submitted once, I was able to win the KITKAT Win Gold Grand Prize. I will invest part of my prize winnings and the rest I will use to take my family out on a holiday.

Chew Geok Teng, another candidatewho won the KITKAT Gold Bar said, “I am suprised and feel very blessed to be able to win the Grand Prize of the KITKAT Gold Bar. I would like to thank Nestlé for having this contest and giving me the opportunity to participate in it. The Gold Bar is going to be kept in the safe first. After trying and submiting their entries 20 times each, Teo Keng Ban and Wan Kum Peng, husband and wife duo were two of the lucky winners to take home the second prize of RM888 and first prize of RM8,888 respectively. “We are very happy and excited to be able to win the cash prizes. We will use part of the KITKAT Win Gold winnings to pay for my (Wan) insurance, renovate our house, and travel.

“The launch of KITKAT Gold, a special limited edition created for the festive season, with an exquisite nutty buttery chocolatey flavor, was very well received by our KITKAT consumers and everyone was eager to try it. We are also ecstatic to be able to cele-break with more than 600 winners, including the 8 lucky winners of the custom-made KITKAT Gold Bar. It is our way of uplifting our consumers during this festive season while being able to also create new, exciting and delectable breaks”, said Frédéric Porchet, Business Executive Officer for Confectionery Business Unit, Malaysia and Singapore, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad.

During the launch of KITKAT Gold, Nestlé Malaysia also introduced the Golden Creations with KITKAT Gold, Nestlé Ice Cream and Nescafé Gold; and released new recipes weekly on https://www.youtube.com/KitKatMalaysia

Share the Love, Share the Golden Break! #SharetheGoldenBreak.#KitKatMY#MYKitKatGold

Jornguan Little Farm Thai Rice Snacks

I did quite a lot of things in March 2021, despite the travel restriction was still imposed by Malaysian government. Throwback to March; I went to a couple of Ramadan events, took up Nitrox Specialty and gotten myself certified as a Nitrox Diver, went camping and I even went lake diving with my dive buddies. To be honest, I’m quite impressed with what I’ve achieved in March, considering we’re still under the state of national emergency.

Come April 2021, what did I do? Geez, I don’t know. It’s already mid April, and yet apart from sightseeing in Sky Mirror at Kuala Selangor earlier this month, it doesn’t seems like I’ve done much except for marathoning and binge-watching Thai Lakorns. Well, you can’t blame me, can you? Thai Lakorns are addictive. They’re even more addictive and intense than Cdramas and Kdramas, I kid you not. If you’ve watched Thai Lakorns, you’ll know what I mean. And oh, their Nang’ek and Pra’ek (female lead&male leads) are really hot and yummy.

Okay, okay. I’ll stop my fangirling. Let’s talk about Thai snacks instead. Here’s sharing with you my current favourite Thai snacks, the Jornguan Little Farm Thai Rice Snacks.
If Thai Lakorns and their Nang’ek and Pra’ek are addictive to watch, then these snacks are even more addictive and irresistible.

Jornguan Little Farm Thai Rice Snacks comes in 3 flavours; Butter Flavour, Chilli Paste Flavour and Sea Crab.

Little Farm Thai Rice Snack- Butter Flavour is really nice. Like the name suggest, it taste buttery, and slightly salty. Makes a great snacking companion if you don’t fancy spicy food. Children will find this flavour delightful on their palate. If you don’t like overwhelming flavours or can’t take spicy food, then this flavour is highly recommended.

Little Farm Thai Rice Snack- Chilli Paste Flavour is not for the faint hearted. This one is an explosion of flavour and is pretty hot and spicy. Those who loves flavourful snacks with tinge of spiciness will definitely appreciate it.

Little Farm Thai Rice Snack- Sea Crab Flavour. This one is my favourite. It taste pretty much like crabs, in the form of rice snack, that is.

I know I’ve been whining on social media about gaining weight due to the lack of exercise and staying home too much, and some of you will chide me for snacking while binge-watching drama and Lakorns, but give me some credit, okay? I know what I’m doing. These snacks I’ve been snacking on are made from healthy Thai black rice and they’re pretty much low in calories as they’re baked and not fried. The best part of all? These snacks also contains no preservatives, no artificial flavourings and no MSG! These snacks are rated by many as the most delicious Thai snacks and one a must get snack when you’re in Thailand.

Lucky us, it’s finally available in Malaysia. You can get it at:

*Family Mart
*Mix.com.my
*Fourbrothersmart
*Supervalue Mart
*Shopee

So, ladies and gentlemen, if you’re looking for low calories snack to munch on, be it as a treat, as a drama watching companion or during car rides, this might be your best bet.

Dental Check-up and Scaling Procedure at IFloss Dental

My last dental check up was way back in 2019, pre-Covid era. It’s way overdue considering now it is already the first quarter of 2021. I have been feeling slight discomfort every time I have to bite on the regulator during my dives, and I thought perhaps it’s time that I get my teeth checked.

And so, despite of not really wanting to go out of the house as the Covid19 cases is still on the rise, I dragged myself to IFloss Dental to get some help I badly needed.

IFloss Dental is located in Plaza Arkadia, at Desa Parkcity, Kuala Lumpur and it offers all sort of oral health services for both children and adults, and practicing strict Covid19 SOP as ruled by the government. You’re required to wear the mask at all times while waiting for your turn and practicing social distancing while in the clinic is a must.

The clinic is absolutely welcoming and children friendly, with spacious waiting area filled witg toys and books for little children.

This is Dr. Aaron Lai, my dentist. During consultation and a brief examination, I was informed that I needed a dental scaling and polishing treatment.

I was also told that apart from the nasty plaque and tartar buildups on my teeth, my gums are not in a very good condition too and I need lotsa help in that.

Scaling procedure is being carried by Dr.Aaron Lai. Specialized instruments are used to gently remove plaque and calculus deposits without harming the teeth. Basically, the scaler uses vibrations to loosen hardened tartar that sticks to the teeth or in between the teeth while the water spray is used to wash away the tartar and plaque debris.

This may look a bit highly graphic and rather uncomfortable, but if you are wondering if this is painful, I assure you that it’s not that painful. While I could practically feel all the dirty stuffs being gradually removed from it’s resting place, all I felt was merely strange sensation of my teeth being scraped every now and then.

After about 45 minutes of scaling, it is time for the the polishing procedure to wrap up the session. Teeth polishing is usually carried out after scaling to remove stains and make your teeth feel smooth and shiny. The polishing procedure was done with a soft rubber- dental instrument that spins. A toothpaste-like material is scooped up into the cup and was spun around on the teeth for a little for a good polish. Polishing just took a little while before the good doctor told me to rinse my mouth with water and mouthwash.

After the procedure was done, I was given an oral check up. A scanning was done and I was informed of my oral health condition before the doctor finally calling it a wrap. I was told that I was suffering from a gum disease where my gums were inflamed and I need a more frequent deep cleaning routine. Apart from that, I’m also adviced to get braces for my crooked teeth, but as far as braces goes…I’m not really considering it for the time being as it will impede me from biting onto the regulator properly while diving. Of course, if I really wanted to get braces and still dive, I can always consider using the full face mask, but that’s going to cost me heaps since I needed to take a specialty license to enable me to use a full face diving mask. It’s not something I’d like to do. At least not for now. Maybe I’ll get braces to correct my teeth once I get my full face mask specialty license, hopefully within two years.

Anyway, as far as scaling and polishing goes, it’s quite an experience. While it is is not very painful, it does gives me a strange sensation by the time the procedure ends. I could practically feel my teeth feeling really clean and smooth, which is something I’m not really used to. The surface of the teeth used to feel so coarse and uneven. And there are now tiny gaps in between the teeth as there are no more dirty plaque and tartar filling them up. Strange feeling, but I guess I can get used to it as I like the clean feeling in my mouth.

Post-scaling aftercare is not complicated. All you need to do is brush your teeth as usual, and if your teeth and gums were already in a bad shape prior to the procedure, you might want to remedy that by using toothpastes that’s specially made for sensitive teeth or those that helps fights bleeding gum. They will be very helpful in improving your oral health.

Wondering why my teeth still looks slightly yellow even after the procedure? Well, the original colour of my teeth is very yellow, so there are no changes after teeth cleaning as the yellow colour comes from inside the tooth. Teeth whitening was not part of the treatment. Teeth whitening is strictly for cosmetic purpose where a cosmetic dental procedure that lightens pigmentation within the teeth is carried out. Don’t confuse it with scaling and polishing as it is a procedure that removes dental plaque, tartar and extrinsic stains that are present on the outer surface of the teeth. If I were to whiten my teeth, I got to do it in another appointment.

Before I pen down, I’d like to say that it is vital to visit your dentist every 4- 6 months depending on your dentist’s advice. Going for your regular dental check up not only helps keep your gums and teeth looking healthy and helps you give an attractive smile, but it also also allows early detection of any serious oral problems such as gum disease, cavities and even oral cancer.

IFloss Dental is offering all sorts of oral care services. I can’t tell about other services cuz I’m being completely honest here and I’ve only experienced their scaling service and check-up ( which was great, by the way), but in case you’re curious or would like to visit IFloss Dental for your checkup, their services are as listed as below:

1. Invisalign braces 2. Dental implant3. Teeth whitening

4. Wisdom tooth removal

5. Damon braces

6. General teeth check up
Website : www.iflossdental.com

Email : admin@iflossdental.com

Contact: 03-6411 8010 or 018 263 8223

A Guide to Sky Mirror, Kuala Selangor

Plan to travel but living in Klang Valley and can’t cross the state? Well then, here’s an option for you: You can choose to explore Kuala Selangor.

Kuala Selangor is a small coastal town is located in Selangor and it’s only an hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Selangor is formerly known as the old capital of Selangor. It used to be a very quiet town whose economy is driven by fishing industry in the straits of Melaka.

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Fast forward today, Kuala Selangor is rich in nature and wildlife diversity and today it’s the most instagrammable place with the discovery of of Sky Mirror in 2016, when a group of travel enthusiasts discovered about the mysterious island from the local fishermen. Sky Mirror is a secret within the town only known to the locals.

Sky Mirror was introduced in 2016, with the support from the local council and residents,and it became an incredible sensation with remarkable number of visitors worldwide every year.

In 2017, Sky Mirror was further recognized when its official jetty was launched.

To reach Sky Mirror, one would need to take a 40minutes boat ride.

Today, 11 April 2021, a guide to Sky Mirror Kuala Selangor booklet was launched.

The launch was officiated by Yang Berhormat Tuan Hee Loy Sian, Chairman of Standing Committees of Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Orang Asli Affairs of Selangor.

Written in Mandarin, the booklet can be obtained from the jetty and aimed to serve as a guide is enhance tourist experiences.

“Sky Mirror is a fantastic tourism destination and is famous for it’s unique photo-shooting spots. But Sky Mirror have more to offer than just it’s instaworthy location and it’s a home to thousands of marine creatures. We hope with this booklet, we hope to raise awareness on how important the creatures are in maintaining a healthy ecosystem in Sky Mirror. ” Yang Berhormat Tuan Hee Loy Sian said.

“The booklet is currently available in Mandarin language and we’re working to produce the English and Bahasa Malaysia version and hopefully it will be ready for visitors soon”.Yang Berhormat Tuan Hee Loy Sian added.

Visiting Sky Mirror is quite an experience for me. Although it’s best known for being an instagrammable place, I’m more captivated with the marine lives that we can see here.

There’s much more to Sky Mirror than just the unique mirror’s reflection.

Sky Mirror is only accessible to visitors on certain days of the months, so if you would like to visit, you will need to plan ahead and contact the travel agencies to arrange for you.

There’s plenty of packages for you to choose from and I’d highly recommend the all in one package where you can not only visit the Sky Mirror but also experience the Blue Tears, Eagle Feeding, ATV ride and a tour around Sekinchan.

Sky Mirror supports marine conservation and encourage visitors to do the same. Interested to visit?

Refer to the details below for more information on Sky Mirror and the timing to visit.

Sky Mirror Tour & Travel Sdn Bhd

Address: Jetty Sky Mirror Kuala Selangor, Jalan Sultan Mahmud, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Malaysia.

Contact: 6010-7785555
Email:- skymirrortour@gmail.com
website:- www.skymirrortour.com
Facebook:- skymirrortour
Instagram:- skymirror_official

Immerse Yourselves in Bedazzling Night Spots in Selangor

Unplug your devices, turn off your cell-phones and spend some quality time with your loved ones. Try out some night-time outdoor activities to explore and appreciate the mystery of the dark. It also creates many other opportunities for peace, tranquility and exploration. As such, we list out 5 of Selangor’s attractions which will bring you closer to nature and bedazzle your night.

Explore Some of the Best Stargazing Spots

Taking 45-minute journey from Kuala Lumpur and easily accessible by KTM, Kuala Kubu Bharu (KKB) remains as one of the best spots preferred by avid stargazers. Stargazing activity in KKB is an ideal getaway from the city. The fewer the streetlights, the better. Enjoy the night vibe while stargazing to help reduce the emission of the Chlorofluorocarbon Refrigerant (CFC) if you were to stay at home switching the air-conditioner. You do not have to go very far to enjoy stargazing activity as Selangor has the best spot for you. Semenyih Dam is another spot to add to your list of stargazing sites. It does not require hiking but it does take a little bit of a drive. Bring along some comfort items like blankets, yoga mats or reclining chairs to improve viewing experience. When you are away from home, you help save energy.

Mesmerising Fireflies

A trip to Kuala Selangor without stopping by at Kampung Kuantan to watch fireflies will not be complete. The village is situated about 56 km from Kuala Lumpur. It is one of the most well-known firefly-watching spots in Selangor. You can ride on the traditional sampan accommodating maximum four people to see the lightning bugs! Besides, replanting Berembang trees would help supporting the efforts to conserve fireflies’ habitats so that our future generations stand a chance to admire these beauties. Apart from that, Bukit Belimbing which is also located in Kuala Selangor is another firefly paradise along the Selangor River. It is an enchanting experience to ride a boat during the evening and witness the beauty of the fireflies. It is very important to create awareness on conserving Berembang trees for the fireflies to breed and to help maintain the cleanliness of the river.

Camp-it-Out!

Having a picnic by the Sungai Chongkak river is a must-do to those to who love vast greenery surroundings and swim-able rivers. It is situated in Hulu Langat district and takes about 50 minute-drive from Kuala Lumpur but it is worth the visit! Nevertheless, the effort in keeping the campsite clean is always the crucial part to every visitor. So do not forget to always pack and tidy everything up before you leave.

A place that deserves many returns for everyone that loves camping! Commonwealth Eco Forest Park is for those who wish to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse themselves in the great outdoors. It provides an idyllic green getaway by combining dense jungle with landscaped gardens, lakes, campgrounds, chalets, jogging tracks, hiking trails and many more! Also, “leave nothing but footprints”; the simplest and most fundamental rule of all time.

Love Heritage, Love Nature, Love Life! – Jungle School Gombak

Jungle School Gombak is a hidden gem that welcomes you on an eye-opening outdoor and cultural adventure. It is situated in Batu Caves and you get to experience Indigenous People’s authentic lifestyle, life skills, cultures and day-to-day activities. The Interpretation Walk module at Jungle School Gombak allows you to learn on the history of the jungles of Gombak and diverse jungle knowledge. It is important to preserve nature and culture as they will become valuable heritage to the new generation.

Staycation – Eco-friendly and Unique

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With the tagline “Get Lost, Naturally”; The Sticks, KKB brings you to several jungle houses. It takes an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur and is an off-grid glamping retreat with 12 unique houses.

You will unwind and enjoy the moments spent swaying in hammocks under the stars, floating down the river or dining on hearty home-cooked meals by enjoying comfort during the stay. A staycation that would disconnect you from your gadgets as phone signals weaken. It is an indication of the remoteness of the eco-friendly nature.

The retreat that provides back-to-nature experience that aims to connect visitors to nature; Sekeping Serendah Retreats is a private retreat that strives to be environmentally-conscious. The sheds are transparent to celebrate the natural-beauty surroundings. An hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur, it provides fun in a calm way to escape from the demands of the city life. The fact that there is no air-conditioning system and you have to bring your own toiletries here also shows how eco-friendly the place is. Activities range from jungle trekking, taking a dip in the waterfalls, visiting Orang Asli’s villages, and many more.

Invite your friends or family to some quality outdoor night activities in Selangor, and, enjoy and appreciate bedazzling moments together with your loved- ones! The campaign “Nak Bercuti? Pusing Selangor Dulu” by Tourism Selangor has been highlighting the State’s best attractions to the masses. However, it is to be reminded that tourists in Selangor must adhere to the SOPS set by the Malaysian National Security Council. They should also register through mobile application “SElangkah:Langkah Masuk Dengan Selamat”, maintain social distancing, use hand sanitizers on a regular basis and wear face masks at all times.

For more information, please log on to the official website of Tourism Selangor at Selangor.Travel.

Explore Gombak, Selangor in A Day

This small and vibrant yet hilly district of Gombak is essentially a border to the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur, along with the other remaining areas under it such as Rawang and Batu Arang. In this amazing district, you surely will be captivated by the eye-popping and buzzworthy spots where you can find yourself roaming around and filling up your time with awesome activities!

Here’s a suggested itinerary for a day in Gombak

8.00 a.m. : Have a delightful breakfast at Teratak Nogori Restaurant
9.00 a.m. : Explore the astounding Kanching Falls
10.00 a.m. : Hop on a safari tour at Zoo Negara
12.00 p.m. : Treat yourself for lunch at Coca Seafood Restaurant
1.00 p.m. : Stroll around the extravagant Batu Caves
2.30 p.m. : Get your dose of adrenaline at Gua Damai Extreme Park
3.45 p.m. : Wander around the Orang Asli Museum
4.45 p.m. : Stop by Durian Cendol @ Mel’s Corner Batu Caves
5.45 p.m. : Shop at Melawati Mall
7.00 p.m. : Have dinner at Wira Seafood Ikan Bakar

Have a delightful breakfast at Teratak Nogori Restaurant

A joyful voyage to Gombak involves popping into the most cherry-picked breakfast spot in town! Noshing on their mouth-watering Malaysian dish like Nasi Lemak and Lontong is definitely a great way to get on the ground in the morning. Amazing breakfast like this is one of the reasons why Gombak is consistently-visited by the locals and tourists. You do not want to miss this one, for sure.

Explore the astounding Kanching Falls

Situated exactly in between Rawang and Kuala Lumpur, the waterfalls at Kanching Eco Forest Park are by all odds the best nature-crowd-pleaser whereabout in Gombak. Inside, you will be taken to seven levels of waterfall, surrounded by an absolute eye-catching view of the natural terrain. Rumour has it, the most famous ones are the second and third levels- so be sure to check those two spots out! If you are seeking for a relaxing moment on the early bright, then this is clearly the right place for you!

Hop on a safari tour at Zoo Negara

When it comes to an amusing safari tour, Zoo Negara in Gombak is utterly the most prominent one that you must include in your itinerary! There are over 5173 animals which primarily consist of 476 species that you can set your eyes on once you are there. Besides being a place of edutainment, you can also carry out events here. Be it a birthday party for your children or even a family day, Zoo Negara offers a wide range of package selections for you to choose from!

Treat yourself for lunch at Coca Seafood Restaurant

You are seriously missing out if you do not stop by Coca Seafood Restaurant during the course of your visit to Gombak. This Restaurant is known big-time for their bizarre bowl of Curry Mee that is said to have certainly captured both locals and tourists’ attention! Their heavenly signature dish with sides such as Curry Chicken is definitely going to leave you wanting more! So do not and waste your time looking at other eateries; this is the place where you want to be.

Stroll around the extravagant Batu Caves

Your trip to Gombak would not be complete without visiting the most-talked-about place of worship; the Batu Caves. We all know how distinguished this temple is in Gombak where crowds of worshippers and tourists fill on a daily basis. The spectacular architecture that best describes Hinduism is the highlight that draws the public’s attention! Every year, the largest Hindu celebration, Thaipusam is also held here and practically involves thousands and thousands of people pre Covid-19 pandemic.

Get your dose of adrenaline at Gua Damai Extreme Park

If you are looking for a quick yet thrilling sporting activity, then Gua Damai Extreme Park is here for you. Take in a session of a rock climbing at the iconic Gua Damai Extreme Park situated very near to Batu Caves, providing you with an eco-recreational outdoor activity. This site will bring you to a wide range of climbing grades to suit every sports enthusiast – beginner and professional!

Wander around Orang Asli Museum

Want a relaxing and laid-back spot to go to? Orang Asli Museum surely makes the cut! You can wander around this Museum to get information on Selangor’s indigenous folks’ histories and ancient artifacts. Not to mention, they also have this amazing exhibition gallery as well as an incredible mini theatre hall that you would not want to miss!

Stop by Durian Cendol @ Mel’s Corner Batu Caves

After a long day in Gombak, don’t you just want to take five and regain your energy? Therefore, be sure to swing by Mel’s Corner for the most tempting and mouth-watering Durian Cendol ever. You can get a big sized bowl of Durian Cendol that comes with a luscious local durian tembaga and ice cream as low as RM 20! Prices differ according to season; be sure to check online from time to time. So, if you drop by Mel’s Corner during a durian season, then you are in luck!

Shopping at Melawati Mall

It is not called retail therapy for nothing. Just by window shopping, one can easily lower his or her stress level from a lengthy and tiring day of travelling. Melawati Mall in Gombak is basically a suburban Shopping Mall with more than 200 retail outlets that is ready to gratify all your needs and desires! It without a doubt offers one of the best shopping experiences in Gombak.

Dinner at Wira Seafood Ikan Bakar

For a scrumptious dinner in Gombak, be sure to dine in at the famous Seafood Ikan Bakar Restaurant located at Taman Sri Gombak! The restaurant offers a variety of tantalizing seafood options that will leave you wanting to try them all. One that should not be missed is their Ikan Bakar, Nasi Lemak and Kerabu which are also known to be the highlights or signature dish at the restaurant!

Here you have it; the prominent and incredible district of Gombak. Everything that you seek for in your travel plans are here, just name it! From breath-taking natural environment attractions to various extravagant cultural experiences – everything is just within your grasp.

For more information, please log on to the official website of Tourism Selangor at Selangor.Travel.

KL East Mall Embraces Inclusivity by Raising Autism Awareness During Their Indahnya Syawal Kemeriahan Dirai Campaign

The holy month of Ramadan speaks of self-reflection, quality family time and doing good for the community. Embracing these sentiments, Sime Darby Property’s KL East Mall, is supporting Yayasan Pendidikan Insani through its first Hari Raya Aidilfitri campaign. INSANI is a not-for-profit organisation that provides early intervention care, therapy, and education for 50 children with autism from low-income families.

KL East Mall kickstarted its Indahnya Syawal Kemeriahan Dirai campaign today to raise a minimum of RM50,000 for the children and families under the foundation. From now until 16 May, shoppers can support the cause by donating a minimum of RM10 and get the chance to colour a piece of a puzzle from a large artwork for the organisation.

Shoppers can also contribute a minimum of RM35 and receive an exclusive tote bag designed by Malaysian fashion brand Fiziwoo in collaboration with renowned chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, better known as Chef Wan.

On the right; Chef Wan, making contributions to the cause.

Habib, which officially opened its store in KL East Mall today, also pledged to contribute 100% proceeds from the sales of 300 pieces limited edition pure gold wafers worth RM118 each to INSANI.

Sime Darby Property Group Managing Director, Dato’ Azmir Merican said, “The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) reports approximately 9,000 children are born with autism every year in Malaysia. That number is considerably high, and yet the awareness on the disorder remains low, Autism is one of the fastest growing disorders and must be addressed on a wider platform. ”

“Awareness on autism can be increased simply by talking about it. As a responsible property developer, Sime Darby Property does its part by actively organising initiatives in relation to the cause. We are proud to present this campaign which puts the spotlight on the community that has long been sidelined.”

KL East Mall aims to raise funds and awareness on autism through this campaign, as well as create a space for organisations like INSANI to share their expertise in caring for those affected by the development disorder. Find out more about INSANI, autism and the campaign at the G1 Concierge Desk.

In preparation for Hari Raja Aidilfitri celebrations, KL East Mall has beautifully dressed its atrium in larger-than-life orchids and batik with hints of traditional weavings.

Shoppers can step onto the centre stage for a picture with giant orchids or take in the view of the orchid garden from the traditional gazebo.

During the campaign period, shoppers can also redeem goodies:

Exclusive green packets when you spend RM60 and above in a single receipt.

Beautiful premium plates up for when you purchased a minimum of RM200 in a maximum of two receipts.

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HABIB Launches ‘Rantaian Kasih’ Raya Campaign and Gives Back to The Society

HABIB has officially opened the doors to its 30th branch at KL East Mall today. The opening ceremony was held with a ribbon cutting ceremony officiated by HABIB Group Executive Chairman Dato’ Sri Meer Habib, HABIB Group Executive Director Datin Sri Zarida Noordin and Sime Darby Group Managing Director Dato’ Azmir Merican. This new boutique in KL East Mall is HABIB’s largest showroom to date with a floor space of 1985 square meters. In light of over a yearlong the on-going global pandemic situation, HABIB is sensitive to customers’ concerns of venturing out to shop in spaces that may be crowded and cramped. Hence, to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of both its customers and staff, a more roomy and comfortable space for customers who are seeking to shop is provided. The size of this boutique enables HABIB to display a large variety of its exquisite jewelry collections with over 3000 collections of rings are being displayed for multiple occasions; “merisik” engagement rings and wedding rings made of gold, diamonds and gemstone being available for grabs. This new boutique also provides the application of a “seamless customer journey experience” concept, which dedicated a space for waiting customers. While waiting, customers can help themselves with hot beverages and relax while waiting for their partners do the shopping. For customers who are looking for professional jewelry advice by HABIB’s in-house jewelry designers, a special consultation room is available to make the experience more private and welcoming. In a way, this boutique is a one-stop center where every service is ready and provided for the next customer seeking a comprehensive jewelry shopping experience. Online bookings too can be done seamlessly for certified diamonds with over 10,000 GIA certified stones to choose from. The strategic location of this new boutique in KL East Mall, a midpoint between Melawati and Gombak where customers in these surrounding areas do not have to venture too far out to shop comfortably for jewelries. Additionally, KL East Mall offers a unique customer shopping experience with its urban mall concept that incorporates both a wide variety of attractive brands and an eco- friendly nature driven design.

In conjunction with the opening of HABIB’s 30th showroom and the upcoming Ramadan celebration, HABIB has officially launched its most awaited campaign of the year, which is the Hari Raya campaign known as the ‘Rantaian Kasih’ campaign themed on “Irama Aidilfitri” with a fashion jewellery showcase. The theme, “Irama Aidilfitri” is chosen to evoke the emotions of Aidilfitri which is all filled with the sound of happiness, joy and fun atmosphere of Aidilfitri which has been missed last year. The colorful retro campaign concept graced by cheerful local celebrities, decked with the latest Raya jewelry collection aims at bringing back the true meaning of happiness on this year Raya and hope that it will invite some joyous spark for jewelry aficionado for this year’s dazzling Hari Raya collection.

The “Irama Aidilfitri” is also dedicated to the campaign when for the very first time, the brand has its very own Raya song entitled “Selamat Hari Raya Ya HABIB”. The song was written and produced by the local composer and song writer Awi Rafael which is scheduled to be released this Ramadan. This year’s “Irama Aidilfitri” featuring two new Ambassadors; Awi Rafael and Julia Farhana who are the main singers of “Selamat Hari Raya Ya Habib”. This is the third consecutive year, Rozita Che Wan has jointly graced HABIB for its Rantaian Kasih Raya campaign. Being one of the most popular local celebrities with more than five million followers on social media, Rozita Che Wan is a highly successful celebrity whose appearance and grace are synonymous with jewelry. Her deep interest and passion for jewelry has made her a hijabista jewelry icon.

This year’s Raya jewelry trends, features bold and vibrant jewelry concepts such as King-size diamond pendants fastened with long chains of varying stunning colours, setting the style for the season to complement our traditional Hari Raya dress.

These sparkly jewelry are fashionably suitable for both with and without headscarves.

In addition, Habib has also introduced a modern adjustable diamond chain concept that can be made into a choker or a long chain to suit the different outfits for every occasion.

On Eid, aside from rings, bold chunky bangles and bracelets are among the most sought after. Beyond that, the Habib exclusive in-house brand, the Oro Italia 916 latest Raya collection was showcased at the jewelry fashion show in KL East Mall. Never once to miss an opportunity to mark a memorable festival season, another line of the limited-edition gold wafers is created especially for Raya. Releasing 4 exclusive designs; with beautiful hometown motifs, headed by sparks of fireworks, mosque domes, ketupat and a a scenic “kampung” house, are and beautifully packaged in four vibrant colours. For a change, these 999 (24K) golds wafers are an exciting option for the ‘duit raya’.

One of the HABIB’s exclusive gold waters for Aidilfitri 2021.

A closer look at 3 out of 4 exclusively designed gold wafers by HABIB.

To give back to the community in all these festivities and the upcoming Ramadan, 300 pieces of these new limited-edition Hari Raya 999 (24K) gold wafers has been allocated to the INSANI Education Foundation fund, where 100% of the proceeds from these pieces will go directly to the Foundation.

For more information, please visit Habib Jewels website at www.habibjewels.com or follow them on their social media @habibjewelsofficial.

Inspiring Woman Entrepreneur in Malaysia You Need to Know: Puan Hasniza Hassan

Have you heard of Qaseh Gold? If you haven’t heard of it, Qaseh Gold is a well known Malaysian homegrown healthcare brand produced by Qaseh Health Resources Sdn Bhd, a company that produces holistic shariah compliant food supplement products with the intention of building a healthier community in whole. Founded by an inspiring entrepreneur ,Puan Hasniza Hassan, Qaseh Health Resources is now a home to a variety of health products.

Here’s the woman behind Qaseh Health Resources, Puan Hasniza Hassan.

According to Puan Hasniza Hassan, the name Qaseh is derived from the word ‘Kasih’, which is literally translated to ‘love’, in English. ‘Love’, or ‘Qaseh’ that they are referring to in this context is family love, and the their company’s focus is to help build happier and healthier families with the help of their products.

“Maintaining a happy and healthy family requires a lot of work, and that means every members of the family requires more energy to focus on each other, especially in this fast paced era. If every family member’s energy levels are low, it will affect them both physically, mentally and emotionally. Moods will be bad and that will affect everyone. Our aim is to eliminate distress caused by fatigue, so that families can have more energy to spend quality time with each other, with improved moods.” she said during an exclusive interview in Qaseh Health Resources HQ earlier today.

According to Puan Hasniza Hassan, she aspire to introduce their products internationally in the nearest future. In addition to adding value and trust to their customers, they also offer opportunities to any individual who are interested in generating side income during this tough and challenging Covid19 era.

Here are some of Qaseh Health Resources products.

Qaseh Gold products are divided into two categories, which is for adult and children. The best -selling signature products are Qaseh Gold Adinda, Qaseh Gold Kekanda and Qaseh Gold Junior Asli.

For adults, they are offering Qaseh Gold Adinda, Qaseh Gold Kekanda and Qaseh Gold Premier. These are gender specific, with Qaseh Gold Adinda is for women, Qaseh Gold Kekanda is for men while Qaseh Gold Premier is for lactating mothers.

Price for Qaseh Gold Adinda: RM75 (Peninsular Malaysia) / RM85 (Sabah/Sarawak)

Price for Qaseh Gold Kekanda: RM75 (Peninsular Malaysia) / RM85 (Sabah/Sarawak)

While the products for children are: Qaseh Gold Junior Asli (date flavor) a. Qaseh Gold Junior Orange Qaseh Gold Junior Premium (Blueberry flavor) Brainee Bytes. Price of Qaseh Gold Junior Asli: RM59 (Peninsular Malaysia) / RM69 (Sabah/Sarawak)

The benefits of consuming Qaseh Gold products are:

-Providing energy for the body and mind for daily activities
-Helps to boost the body’s immune system
-Maintain a healthy digestive system
-Helps to improve focus
-Improving the bodily system in whole for an optimal health performance.

Qaseh Health Resources products are formulated from natural ingredients and superfoods such as Dates, Honey, Black Seed, Pomegranate, Arabic Gum, Za’faran, Figs, Olive Oil and many more. The best part about Qaseh Health Resources products are 100% free of added sugar.

Having met Puan Hasniza Hassan personally, what impresses me about her is that she does not just keep her entrepreneurial knowledge to herself, but she’s all about giving back to the society. Manifesting her aspiration to inspire women in Malaysia, Puan Hasniza Hassan encourages the involvement of Malaysian women from all walks of life to become successful entrepreneurs.

Puan Hasniza Hassan has definitely came up with plenty of initiatives to empower women and Malaysia, and will continue to do so in the coming years. As a woman myself, I’m happy that there are women like Puan Hasniza Hassan who are constantly encouraging us to improve ourselves and achieve our dreams. I’m sure is wasnot an easy journey but I can at least be assured that there’s strong women like Puan Hasniza Hassan who will be our backbone and lifting us up when we decided to embark on a journey to a successful business ahead.

For more information on Qaseh Health Resources and the products/services that they are offering, please refer to the information below:

Qaseh Health Resources
Address: No.9 Jalan 6, Taman Batu
Off Greenwood Park,
68100 Batu Caves,
Selangor

Website: www.qaseh2u.com.my Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Qaseh2u/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/qasehgoldhq

Contact:03-61890485