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January 18, 2021
Bring Home The Taste of Thai Street Food with Banngkok Street Food
Barely days into 2021, the Covid19 cases spikes again, causing more than half of the populations in Malaysia to be locked up at home again. Although the government has announced the enforcement of MCO 2.0 for two weeks, I have no doubt that it’ll be blatantly extended again for months, just like last year. Well, although I’d love to complain about it, I do realize that so far Malaysia government’s approach to curb the Covid19 infection is to force everyone to stay home as much as they can and I am powerless to do anything about it no matter how unhappy I am about it.
So, what have I been up to these days now that I have to stay home all the time? I’d love to report that I’ve been extremely productive, but that would be a lie as it’s not quite the case. I’ve been severely unmotivated and all I want to do is just waste the day away by watching dramas through online streaming sites. I’ve also lost interest in food and been losing weight rather visibly. A shame, really, considering how much a glutton I was prior the pandemic crisis.
Steadily losing weight to the point that I can no longer fit snugly into my shirts and jeans kinda scares me and I decided that it’ll do no harm if I start sourcing my meals from restaurants instead of just consuming my own cooking. And so having heard that one of my neighbourhood restaurant is still operating as usual throughout the MCO 2.0 period and is offering delivery and takeouts, I decided to give it a try.
Banngkok Street Food is a homely restaurant located in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. The restaurant is still operating as usual throughout the MCO 2.0 period. While dining in is still not allowed as per government’s restrictions, customers can still order takeouts or delivery. They have extensive Thai street food menu that could tantalise your taste buds, but here’s sharing with you some that’s worth mentioning:
In the pic from clockwise: Khao Mok Khai- Thai Briyani, Hoy Tod-Oyster Omelet, Kuai Lai Pii- Striploin Boat Noodles, MAMA Thaley -Maggie Tomyum, Sua Rong Hai -Crying Tiger Beef, Special Banana Pancake and Niaw Mamuang -Mango Sticky Rice.
Khao Mok Khai- Thai Briyani (RM16.90). This is the Thai version of the famous Indian’s Briyani rice and it’s served with a generous amount of roasted beef strips. I was a bit skeptical about it at first as the Briyani rice dish that I’m used to is usually served with spicy curries and some vegetables pickles, but my skepticism goes out of the window when I took a bite of it. The rice was really fragrant and flavourful while the roasted beef strips complemented the rice really well without overpowering the flavours of the rice. Highly recommended to rice and beef lovers.
Hoy Tod-Oyster Omelet (RM12.90). The Thais really have a thing for omelet and rice. If you have visited Thailand, you’d find it common for them to serve plain omelet with a plate of piping hot rice just about anywhere on the streets. It’s a really easy to find comfort food in Thailand. And here’s an upgraded version of the common Thai’s humble meal of omelet and white rice, oyster omelet with fragrant white rice. Instead of just plain egg omelet, this one comes with plenty of plump fresh oyster and bits of chilli slices embedded in it. The omelet is tinged with hints of fish sauce and goes really well with the white rice. The dish comes with a small tub of Thai chilli sauce, but great enough to be a standalone. Highly appetising and definitely one of the most satisfying comfort meal that you can ask for at Banngkok Street Food.
Kuai Lai Pii- Striploin Boat Noodles (RM18.90). Love noodles? Then the Kuai Lai Pii is a must try. It comes with a generous serving of a well marinated striploin beef and a side of condiments like beansprouts and blanced kangkung. The soup is really flavourful and comes with slight hints of sourish spiciness. Great for those who wants something to indulge their taste buds with.
MAMA Thaley -Maggie Tomyum (RM22.90). Fancy some seafood Tomyam dish? Then this MAMA Thaley is for you. Banngkok Street Food Restaurant has taken instant noodles to an entirely different level by putting this together. This dish is usually served altogether in a bowl, but since dining in is not allowed, all noodles dishes are served deconstructed like this to avoid sogginess prior to serving. You will need to put everything together on your own in a bowl before enjoying it. The instant noodles comes with generous amount of seafood like a whole squid alongside with juicy prawns and two piece of onsen eggs. The Tomyam soup is abit spicy on it’s own but the noodles comes with a topping of mozerella cheese, so when it’s put together, it balance out the spiciness and the Tomyam soup becomes rich and creamy on the palate.
Sua Rong Hai -Crying Tiger Beef (RM14.90). If you are a fan of roasted beef, do give this a try. They’re to die for. Great on it’s own as an appetizer, but goes well if you’re to pair it with a plate of piping hot rice as well.
Special Banana Pancake (RM9.90). Slathered in chocolate sauce and topped with sweet corns, peanuts and raisins, this Special Banana Pancake is absolutely divine. The pancake is sweet without being cloying. A wonderful dessert treat that makes a great energy booster and an absolute cure for hypoglycemiac as well, I reckon.
Niaw Mamuang -Mango Sticky Rice (RM10.90). This is a traditional Thai dessert that’s made from sticky glutinous rice and served with a side of sweet mangoes and topped with sweet coconut milk sauce. A must try if you fancy traditional Thai desserts. I absolutely recommend this as an aftermeal as it cleanse the palate pretty well.
Overall, the food from Banngkok Street Food is highly appetizing and delectable. They’re definitely worth your calories. Ordering from Banngkok Street Food is easy, so should you want to indulge in some delicious Thai Street food, simply refer to the links below:
Enjoy 15% OFF with promo code STAYHOME15 (capped at RM15 with min. spend RM30) when you ordered for delivery via this link: http://banngkokstreetfood.beepit.com
Address:
Banngkok Street Food
Platinum Walk, No 56, Block H, Jalan Langkawi, Taman Danau Kota, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Business hours throughout the MCO 2.0 period is from 12pm to 7pm. Only takeouts, delivery and drive in is available until further notice.
I’d advice for you to make your orders latest by 6pm to avoid cutoff time and closure imposed by the government.
Bring Home The Taste of Thai Street Food with Banngkok Street Food
Barely days into 2021, the Covid19 cases spikes again, causing more than half of the populations in Malaysia to be locked up at home again. Although the government has announced the enforcement of MCO 2.0 for two weeks, I have no doubt that it’ll be blatantly extended again for months, just like last year. Well, although I’d love to complain about it, I do realize that so far Malaysia government’s approach to curb the Covid19 infection is to force everyone to stay home as much as they can and I am powerless to do anything about it no matter how unhappy I am about it.
So, what have I been up to these days now that I have to stay home all the time? I’d love to report that I’ve been extremely productive, but that would be a lie as it’s not quite the case. I’ve been severely unmotivated and all I want to do is just waste the day away by watching dramas through online streaming sites. I’ve also lost interest in food and been losing weight rather visibly. A shame, really, considering how much a glutton I was prior the pandemic crisis.
Steadily losing weight to the point that I can no longer fit snugly into my shirts and jeans kinda scares me and I decided that it’ll do no harm if I start sourcing my meals from restaurants instead of just consuming my own cooking. And so having heard that one of my neighbourhood restaurant is still operating as usual throughout the MCO 2.0 period and is offering delivery and takeouts, I decided to give it a try.
Banngkok Street Food is a homely restaurant located in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. The restaurant is still operating as usual throughout the MCO 2.0 period. While dining in is still not allowed as per government’s restrictions, customers can still order takeouts or delivery. They have extensive Thai street food menu that could tantalise your taste buds, but here’s sharing with you some that’s worth mentioning:
In the pic from clockwise: Khao Mok Khai- Thai Briyani, Hoy Tod-Oyster Omelet, Kuai Lai Pii- Striploin Boat Noodles, MAMA Thaley -Maggie Tomyum, Sua Rong Hai -Crying Tiger Beef, Special Banana Pancake and Niaw Mamuang -Mango Sticky Rice.
Khao Mok Khai- Thai Briyani (RM16.90). This is the Thai version of the famous Indian’s Briyani rice and it’s served with a generous amount of roasted beef strips. I was a bit skeptical about it at first as the Briyani rice dish that I’m used to is usually served with spicy curries and some vegetables pickles, but my skepticism goes out of the window when I took a bite of it. The rice was really fragrant and flavourful while the roasted beef strips complemented the rice really well without overpowering the flavours of the rice. Highly recommended to rice and beef lovers.
Hoy Tod-Oyster Omelet (RM12.90). The Thais really have a thing for omelet and rice. If you have visited Thailand, you’d find it common for them to serve plain omelet with a plate of piping hot rice just about anywhere on the streets. It’s a really easy to find comfort food in Thailand. And here’s an upgraded version of the common Thai’s humble meal of omelet and white rice, oyster omelet with fragrant white rice. Instead of just plain egg omelet, this one comes with plenty of plump fresh oyster and bits of chilli slices embedded in it. The omelet is tinged with hints of fish sauce and goes really well with the white rice. The dish comes with a small tub of Thai chilli sauce, but great enough to be a standalone. Highly appetising and definitely one of the most satisfying comfort meal that you can ask for at Banngkok Street Food.
Kuai Lai Pii- Striploin Boat Noodles (RM18.90). Love noodles? Then the Kuai Lai Pii is a must try. It comes with a generous serving of a well marinated striploin beef and a side of condiments like beansprouts and blanced kangkung. The soup is really flavourful and comes with slight hints of sourish spiciness. Great for those who wants something to indulge their taste buds with.
MAMA Thaley -Maggie Tomyum (RM22.90). Fancy some seafood Tomyam dish? Then this MAMA Thaley is for you. Banngkok Street Food Restaurant has taken instant noodles to an entirely different level by putting this together. This dish is usually served altogether in a bowl, but since dining in is not allowed, all noodles dishes are served deconstructed like this to avoid sogginess prior to serving. You will need to put everything together on your own in a bowl before enjoying it. The instant noodles comes with generous amount of seafood like a whole squid alongside with juicy prawns and two piece of onsen eggs. The Tomyam soup is abit spicy on it’s own but the noodles comes with a topping of mozerella cheese, so when it’s put together, it balance out the spiciness and the Tomyam soup becomes rich and creamy on the palate.
Sua Rong Hai -Crying Tiger Beef (RM14.90). If you are a fan of roasted beef, do give this a try. They’re to die for. Great on it’s own as an appetizer, but goes well if you’re to pair it with a plate of piping hot rice as well.
Special Banana Pancake (RM9.90). Slathered in chocolate sauce and topped with sweet corns, peanuts and raisins, this Special Banana Pancake is absolutely divine. The pancake is sweet without being cloying. A wonderful dessert treat that makes a great energy booster and an absolute cure for hypoglycemiac as well, I reckon.
Niaw Mamuang -Mango Sticky Rice (RM10.90). This is a traditional Thai dessert that’s made from sticky glutinous rice and served with a side of sweet mangoes and topped with sweet coconut milk sauce. A must try if you fancy traditional Thai desserts. I absolutely recommend this as an aftermeal as it cleanse the palate pretty well.
Overall, the food from Banngkok Street Food is highly appetizing and delectable. They’re definitely worth your calories. Ordering from Banngkok Street Food is easy, so should you want to indulge in some delicious Thai Street food, simply refer to the links below:
Enjoy 15% OFF with promo code STAYHOME15 (capped at RM15 with min. spend RM30) when you ordered for delivery via this link: http://banngkokstreetfood.beepit.com
Address:
Banngkok Street Food
Platinum Walk, No 56, Block H, Jalan Langkawi, Taman Danau Kota, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Business hours throughout the MCO 2.0 period is from 12pm to 7pm. Only takeouts, delivery and drive in is available until further notice.
I’d advice for you to make your orders latest by 6pm to avoid cutoff time and closure imposed by the government.
January 17, 2021
Cele-breaks The Ox Year with KitKat Gold
The turn of the New Year is a season to rejoice and celebrate, with much hope that every year will be better than the last! One of Malaysia’s leading chocolate confectionery brand, KITKAT celebrates 2021 with the unveiling of its latest offering, the new limited edition KITKAT Gold.
KITKAT Gold is a delectable duo layer combination of fine chocolate with a beautiful beige gold top coat paired with smooth milk chocolate, encasing our signature layers of crispy wafer filled with nutty buttery praline, exquisitely presented in a vibrant gold pack for good luck and prosperity. Its packaging is uniquely designed with festive celebratory elements such as bubbles and sparkles, as well as the gold wrapper, ideal for gifting or sharing with friends and loved ones.
The limited edition KITKAT Gold will be available in a gift ready Festive Box (3 x 4 Finger), 2-Finger Sharebag (8 pieces per pack) and a single 4-Finger at leading retail stores across Malaysia.
To further celebrate the festivities in conjunction with Chinese New Year and the year of the Golden Ox, KITKAT Gold ushers in an auspicious 2021 with the KITKAT Win Gold Contest, which will run from 8 January to 28 February 2021. The Golden Break never ends as there are prizes worth up to RM288,888 to be won including:
• GRAND PRIZE – KITKAT 4-FINGER GOLD BAR – 8x winners
• 1st Prize – RM8,888 – 10x winners
• Special Prize – RM888 – 12x winners
• Weekly Prizes – RM188 – 88x weekly winners
Consumers can win a Golden Break with just 4 easy steps:
Step 1 : Purchase a minimum of RM8 worth of KITKAT products
Step 2 : Write their name (as per IC) and MyKad number on the original printed receipt
Step 3 : Snap a clear photo of the receipt
Step 4 : WhatsApp the receipt photo to +6018 228 3090
With the launch of two new ‘Gold’ products, Nestlé Malaysia is proud to introduce their very own Golden Creations with KITKAT Gold, Nestlé Ice Cream and Nescafé Gold; a complement of flavours and textures that make the perfect combination for recipe creations. New recipes will be released weekly on https://www.youtube.com/KitKatMalaysia for consumers to prepare their favourite golden dishes
Share the Love, Share the Golden Break!
#SharetheGoldenBreak
#KitKatMY
#MYKitKatGold
Cele-breaks The Ox Year with KitKat Gold
The turn of the New Year is a season to rejoice and celebrate, with much hope that every year will be better than the last! One of Malaysia’s leading chocolate confectionery brand, KITKAT celebrates 2021 with the unveiling of its latest offering, the new limited edition KITKAT Gold.
KITKAT Gold is a delectable duo layer combination of fine chocolate with a beautiful beige gold top coat paired with smooth milk chocolate, encasing our signature layers of crispy wafer filled with nutty buttery praline, exquisitely presented in a vibrant gold pack for good luck and prosperity. Its packaging is uniquely designed with festive celebratory elements such as bubbles and sparkles, as well as the gold wrapper, ideal for gifting or sharing with friends and loved ones.
The limited edition KITKAT Gold will be available in a gift ready Festive Box (3 x 4 Finger), 2-Finger Sharebag (8 pieces per pack) and a single 4-Finger at leading retail stores across Malaysia.
To further celebrate the festivities in conjunction with Chinese New Year and the year of the Golden Ox, KITKAT Gold ushers in an auspicious 2021 with the KITKAT Win Gold Contest, which will run from 8 January to 28 February 2021. The Golden Break never ends as there are prizes worth up to RM288,888 to be won including:
• GRAND PRIZE – KITKAT 4-FINGER GOLD BAR – 8x winners
• 1st Prize – RM8,888 – 10x winners
• Special Prize – RM888 – 12x winners
• Weekly Prizes – RM188 – 88x weekly winners
Consumers can win a Golden Break with just 4 easy steps:
Step 1 : Purchase a minimum of RM8 worth of KITKAT products
Step 2 : Write their name (as per IC) and MyKad number on the original printed receipt
Step 3 : Snap a clear photo of the receipt
Step 4 : WhatsApp the receipt photo to +6018 228 3090
With the launch of two new ‘Gold’ products, Nestlé Malaysia is proud to introduce their very own Golden Creations with KITKAT Gold, Nestlé Ice Cream and Nescafé Gold; a complement of flavours and textures that make the perfect combination for recipe creations. New recipes will be released weekly on https://www.youtube.com/KitKatMalaysia for consumers to prepare their favourite golden dishes
Share the Love, Share the Golden Break!
#SharetheGoldenBreak
#KitKatMY
#MYKitKatGold
January 9, 2021
Moovellous Lunar New Year 2021 at Sungei Wang Plaza
Herald to a Moovellous and prosperous Year of The Ox with an innumerable abundance of shopping experience and rewards at Sungei Wang Plaza! Come one, come all, and be delighted in these fun-filled festive celebrations with Sungei Wang Plaza from now until 28 February 2021 with exciting festivities lined up with a total of RM88,888 worth of prizes to be won.
Today, Sungei Wang Plaza unveiled a contemporary theme named ‘Moovellous 2021” to welcome the season for new beginnings, new desires, and new aspirations in this year’s Chinese New Year. The mall has been transformed into a modern Chinese village full of Chinese lanterns, flower blossoms, gold ingots, and vibrant red decorations. A spectacular array of Chinese architecture arch in red horn design is decked at the main entrance to welcome every shopper into the “Moovellous” festive aura at Sungei Wang Plaza.
Inspired by Chinese mythology in the symbology of the ox, the centre court will feature a magnificent cherry blossom tree centre-pieced with six (6) oxen symbolizing fortune, prosperity, longevity, abundance, healthy and joy, standing stationed on top of the moving carousel to promote the Lunar New Year mood. There is also a magpie bridge with the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl next to the centrepiece providing a fantastic photo opportunity for every lovely couples to capture their exquisite moment with bountiful blessings and good grace.
“Let bygones be bygones, In this new year of the Ox, we hope to project a positive energy through our decorations and activities to give our blessing to everyone to start a new chapter of life in a safe, healthy and prosperous year.” says Mr Joseph Teo, Centre Manager of Sungei Wang Plaza.
COLLECTABLE ANG PAO PACKET Redeem a weekly collectable Ang Pao packet with a minimum spend of RM88 in a maximum of two (2) accumulated receipts. Terms and conditions apply.
PREMIUM FABRIC MASK / NEWBILITY BETTA FISH
Redeem an exclusive Sungei Wang Plaza fabric mask or Newbility Betta Fish set with a minimum spend of RM188 in a maximum of two (2) accumulative receipts. Terms and conditions apply.
RM88,888 SYIOKNYA BELI & MENANG LUCKY DRAW
Be rewarded when you shop at Sungei Wang Plaza! A total of RM88,888 worth of prizes comprising iPhone 12 Pro, Gold Wafer, Realme C15, RM158 shopping cash and merchandizes to be won! Join the lucky draw with a minimum spend of RM68 in a maximum of two (2) accumulated receipts. Terms and conditions apply.
CHINESE ZODIAC FORTUNE TELLING
Catch Chinese Zodiac Fortune Telling Facebook live on Sungei Wang Plaza Facebook page on 23, 24, 30 and 31 January 2021 to get some tips on how to bring good luck in 2021. Listen to our predictions on each Zodiac and selected lucky winners will walk away with gifts sponsored by Dunkin’ Malaysia, Good2U Outlet Store, MADA Aquatic Centre and Oasis Crystal.
MOOVELLOUS PERFORMANCE
Indulge yourself this Lunar New Year with mesmerising and exquisite cultural performances spread throughout the celebration period. Acrobatic Lion Dance Show, Lion Dance, ‘God of Prosperity’ Walkabout and Drum Performance to bring delight and excitement to your shopping experience.
MARKET HALL
Check out our market hall located at the Centre Court, with a variety of retail offerings to complete your festive item checklist.
CHEST OF HOPE DONATION DRIVE
Share your love this Chinese New Year by donating daily necessities to the underprivileged at the Charity Chest Box located in front of Caring Pharmacy / Giant Supermarket, concourse floor. As part of CSR initiative, the Management team of Sungei Wang Plaza together with Dé Culture Saloon will visit welfare home in February 2021 to clean up and decorate home for Chinese New Year as well as do a haircut for the underprivileged.
PRODUCE VALENTINES (LOVE SEASON 2)
Shout-out to all Singles! Join our Produce Valentines and find your soulmate here. Profile-matching couples will be invited to a perfect day out. Take a leap of faith, shy no more! Click here to register. Terms and conditions apply.
For more information, visit Sungei Wang Plaza’s website at www.sungeiwang.com or check real-time updates on Sungei Wang’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sungeiwangplaza.
Moovellous Lunar New Year 2021 at Sungei Wang Plaza
Herald to a Moovellous and prosperous Year of The Ox with an innumerable abundance of shopping experience and rewards at Sungei Wang Plaza! Come one, come all, and be delighted in these fun-filled festive celebrations with Sungei Wang Plaza from now until 28 February 2021 with exciting festivities lined up with a total of RM88,888 worth of prizes to be won.
Today, Sungei Wang Plaza unveiled a contemporary theme named ‘Moovellous 2021” to welcome the season for new beginnings, new desires, and new aspirations in this year’s Chinese New Year. The mall has been transformed into a modern Chinese village full of Chinese lanterns, flower blossoms, gold ingots, and vibrant red decorations. A spectacular array of Chinese architecture arch in red horn design is decked at the main entrance to welcome every shopper into the “Moovellous” festive aura at Sungei Wang Plaza.
Inspired by Chinese mythology in the symbology of the ox, the centre court will feature a magnificent cherry blossom tree centre-pieced with six (6) oxen symbolizing fortune, prosperity, longevity, abundance, healthy and joy, standing stationed on top of the moving carousel to promote the Lunar New Year mood. There is also a magpie bridge with the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl next to the centrepiece providing a fantastic photo opportunity for every lovely couples to capture their exquisite moment with bountiful blessings and good grace.
“Let bygones be bygones, In this new year of the Ox, we hope to project a positive energy through our decorations and activities to give our blessing to everyone to start a new chapter of life in a safe, healthy and prosperous year.” says Mr Joseph Teo, Centre Manager of Sungei Wang Plaza.
COLLECTABLE ANG PAO PACKET Redeem a weekly collectable Ang Pao packet with a minimum spend of RM88 in a maximum of two (2) accumulated receipts. Terms and conditions apply.
PREMIUM FABRIC MASK / NEWBILITY BETTA FISH
Redeem an exclusive Sungei Wang Plaza fabric mask or Newbility Betta Fish set with a minimum spend of RM188 in a maximum of two (2) accumulative receipts. Terms and conditions apply.
RM88,888 SYIOKNYA BELI & MENANG LUCKY DRAW
Be rewarded when you shop at Sungei Wang Plaza! A total of RM88,888 worth of prizes comprising iPhone 12 Pro, Gold Wafer, Realme C15, RM158 shopping cash and merchandizes to be won! Join the lucky draw with a minimum spend of RM68 in a maximum of two (2) accumulated receipts. Terms and conditions apply.
CHINESE ZODIAC FORTUNE TELLING
Catch Chinese Zodiac Fortune Telling Facebook live on Sungei Wang Plaza Facebook page on 23, 24, 30 and 31 January 2021 to get some tips on how to bring good luck in 2021. Listen to our predictions on each Zodiac and selected lucky winners will walk away with gifts sponsored by Dunkin’ Malaysia, Good2U Outlet Store, MADA Aquatic Centre and Oasis Crystal.
MOOVELLOUS PERFORMANCE
Indulge yourself this Lunar New Year with mesmerising and exquisite cultural performances spread throughout the celebration period. Acrobatic Lion Dance Show, Lion Dance, ‘God of Prosperity’ Walkabout and Drum Performance to bring delight and excitement to your shopping experience.
MARKET HALL
Check out our market hall located at the Centre Court, with a variety of retail offerings to complete your festive item checklist.
CHEST OF HOPE DONATION DRIVE
Share your love this Chinese New Year by donating daily necessities to the underprivileged at the Charity Chest Box located in front of Caring Pharmacy / Giant Supermarket, concourse floor. As part of CSR initiative, the Management team of Sungei Wang Plaza together with Dé Culture Saloon will visit welfare home in February 2021 to clean up and decorate home for Chinese New Year as well as do a haircut for the underprivileged.
PRODUCE VALENTINES (LOVE SEASON 2)
Shout-out to all Singles! Join our Produce Valentines and find your soulmate here. Profile-matching couples will be invited to a perfect day out. Take a leap of faith, shy no more! Click here to register. Terms and conditions apply.
For more information, visit Sungei Wang Plaza’s website at www.sungeiwang.com or check real-time updates on Sungei Wang’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sungeiwangplaza.
December 21, 2020
Adaptive Scuba Diving Experience with Kids Scuba& Diveheart Malaysia
Raising a child with autism is a walk in the park. A park with dinosaurs and nasty creatures stomping around, that is. All right, I know that’s exaggerating, but putting metaphors aside, raising a child with autism is not easy, especially in Malaysia. Autism awareness is still low in this country and in all honesty, we’re still not ready for neuro-diversity communities in Malaysia .Throughout my son’s growing up period, I’ve been told alot of things, simply because my son is differently-abled. When he was 6 years old, I was told that I should not bring him out from the house and should just put him away in some mental institution because of his inability to socialize and his constant meltdown episodes.
Friends and relatives said a lot of cruel things to me, and naturally I was depressed for awhile and kept my son at home with me and isolated ourselves from the society. Then things got worst for both of us. The more we isolate ourselves from the society, the worst things gets. Meltdown episodes are more often than ever and I was feeling almost suicidal. Then it occured to me that listening to judgemental people is not doing anyone any good, and I must snap out of it. From then onwards, I started doing what I wanted to do with my son. I started to grow some fangs that bites and stopped paying attention to negative opinions. I started to bring him everywhere with me so that he can adapt to his environment and slowly, he started to improve and thrive. I was enlightened by his progress and started to believe that he can go far and achieve alot. All he needs is a fighting chance.
I’m constantly looking for ways to make a lot of things possible for my son, and since I’ve been certified as an Open Water Scuba Diver recently, I thought of introducing him to some underwater world adventure since he is fond of water activities.
Problems? Yes. Most dive centres in Malaysia does not cater to special needs or differently-abled individuals. Most dive centres in Malaysia does not have qualified instructors to teach special need individuals. More often than not, my son will be turned away and I will be told that it’s not possible for him to try scuba diving. Can’t honestly say I blamed them for turning us away. I understand that scuba diving is only a fun and safe sport if you follow rules and is well trained for it. I don’t blame anyone for not wanting to be held accountable should any untoward accidents occured.
Anyway, I was about to give up on the idea of introducing the underwater world to my son until I came across Kids Scuba, a Malaysia based dive centre that’s officially partnered with Diveheart, a non-profit organization that support educational scuba diving programs that are open to any child, adult or veteran who are special needs and differently-abled. Diveheart works with people who have a variety of disabilities, and this includes physical and developmental disabilities. They cater to vision and hearing impairments, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, PTSD and many more. With their tagline “Imagine the Possibilities”, Diveheart seeks to add values to its participants’ lives through scuba diving.
So, I signed up my son for an adaptive Discover Scuba program at Kids Scuba. ‘Adaptive’ as opposed to the regular Open Water courses is a scuba diving program that caters to special needs and differently-abled individuals. And here’s the boy with a Diveheart Malaysia volunteer, Ms. Majidah Hashim. Video briefing was done before any water activities is introduced.
And just like any other Open Water Diver courses, proper introduction to scuba equipments and hand signal briefing is done as well.
From left: Mr. Syed Abd Rahman, the Founder and Director of Kids Scuba and Ms. Majidah Hashim, assisting my son with the scuba gear fitting in the pool prior to the Discover Scuba session.
Done fitting, all is okay and ready to go.
Water confidence session with Mr. Syed Abd Rahman, the instructor in charge of my son’s Discover Scuba session.
More water confidence session.
Upon evaluation by my son’s instructor, Mr. Syed Abd Rahman, or more fondly known as Uncle Syed among the children, the boy needs to wear a full face mask due to his spasm that does not allow him to properly bite into the regulator that helps him to ease his breathing while diving.
Underwater activities with Uncle Syed.
Introduction to Adaptive Scuba Diving is done in a fun and interactive way in a safe environment.
At the end of the session, my husband and I were allowed to join in for a family photo, so here’s us with the kid and Uncle Syed.
Overall it was a wonderful experience for my family. Both the instructor and the Diveheart Malaysia volunteer are very kind, patient and attentive towards my son and I feel like I can trust them with his life.
For those who are with kids and would like to try scuba diving, you may contact them and book a session. I promise you, you’ll have a fantastic and memorable time underwater. The dive centre is not only specialized in training young children and special needs, but caters to people from all walks of life as well, so go ahead. Don’t be shy.
Last but not least, if you are a certified diver and interested to be trained as an Adaptive Dive Buddy or to be a Diveheart volunteer you may contact Kids Scuba PADI 5 Star Dive Center or refer to the contacts and info below:
Website: https://www.kidsscuba.com/
Contact: Syed Abd Rahman +6019-3176705
Email: syed.rahman@diveheart.org or
Address:
Kids Scuba PADI 5* Dive centre Tropicana Kajang Heights, Jalan P6/2, Bandar Teknologi Kajang, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor
Adaptive Scuba Diving Experience with Kids Scuba& Diveheart Malaysia
Raising a child with autism is a walk in the park. A park with dinosaurs and nasty creatures stomping around, that is. All right, I know that’s exaggerating, but putting metaphors aside, raising a child with autism is not easy, especially in Malaysia. Autism awareness is still low in this country and in all honesty, we’re still not ready for neuro-diversity communities in Malaysia .Throughout my son’s growing up period, I’ve been told alot of things, simply because my son is differently-abled. When he was 6 years old, I was told that I should not bring him out from the house and should just put him away in some mental institution because of his inability to socialize and his constant meltdown episodes.
Friends and relatives said a lot of cruel things to me, and naturally I was depressed for awhile and kept my son at home with me and isolated ourselves from the society. Then things got worst for both of us. The more we isolate ourselves from the society, the worst things gets. Meltdown episodes are more often than ever and I was feeling almost suicidal. Then it occured to me that listening to judgemental people is not doing anyone any good, and I must snap out of it. From then onwards, I started doing what I wanted to do with my son. I started to grow some fangs that bites and stopped paying attention to negative opinions. I started to bring him everywhere with me so that he can adapt to his environment and slowly, he started to improve and thrive. I was enlightened by his progress and started to believe that he can go far and achieve alot. All he needs is a fighting chance.
I’m constantly looking for ways to make a lot of things possible for my son, and since I’ve been certified as an Open Water Scuba Diver recently, I thought of introducing him to some underwater world adventure since he is fond of water activities.
Problems? Yes. Most dive centres in Malaysia does not cater to special needs or differently-abled individuals. Most dive centres in Malaysia does not have qualified instructors to teach special need individuals. More often than not, my son will be turned away and I will be told that it’s not possible for him to try scuba diving. Can’t honestly say I blamed them for turning us away. I understand that scuba diving is only a fun and safe sport if you follow rules and is well trained for it. I don’t blame anyone for not wanting to be held accountable should any untoward accidents occured.
Anyway, I was about to give up on the idea of introducing the underwater world to my son until I came across Kids Scuba, a Malaysia based dive centre that’s officially partnered with Diveheart, a non-profit organization that support educational scuba diving programs that are open to any child, adult or veteran who are special needs and differently-abled. Diveheart works with people who have a variety of disabilities, and this includes physical and developmental disabilities. They cater to vision and hearing impairments, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, PTSD and many more. With their tagline “Imagine the Possibilities”, Diveheart seeks to add values to its participants’ lives through scuba diving.
So, I signed up my son for an adaptive Discover Scuba program at Kids Scuba. ‘Adaptive’ as opposed to the regular Open Water courses is a scuba diving program that caters to special needs and differently-abled individuals. And here’s the boy with a Diveheart Malaysia volunteer, Ms. Majidah Hashim. Video briefing was done before any water activities is introduced.
And just like any other Open Water Diver courses, proper introduction to scuba equipments and hand signal briefing is done as well.
From left: Mr. Syed Abd Rahman, the Founder and Director of Kids Scuba and Ms. Majidah Hashim, assisting my son with the scuba gear fitting in the pool prior to the Discover Scuba session.
Done fitting, all is okay and ready to go.
Water confidence session with Mr. Syed Abd Rahman, the instructor in charge of my son’s Discover Scuba session.
More water confidence session.
Upon evaluation by my son’s instructor, Mr. Syed Abd Rahman, or more fondly known as Uncle Syed among the children, the boy needs to wear a full face mask due to his spasm that does not allow him to properly bite into the regulator that helps him to ease his breathing while diving.
Underwater activities with Uncle Syed.
Introduction to Adaptive Scuba Diving is done in a fun and interactive way in a safe environment.
At the end of the session, my husband and I were allowed to join in for a family photo, so here’s us with the kid and Uncle Syed.
Overall it was a wonderful experience for my family. Both the instructor and the Diveheart Malaysia volunteer are very kind, patient and attentive towards my son and I feel like I can trust them with his life.
For those who are with kids and would like to try scuba diving, you may contact them and book a session. I promise you, you’ll have a fantastic and memorable time underwater. The dive centre is not only specialized in training young children and special needs, but caters to people from all walks of life as well, so go ahead. Don’t be shy.
Last but not least, if you are a certified diver and interested to be trained as an Adaptive Dive Buddy or to be a Diveheart volunteer you may contact Kids Scuba PADI 5 Star Dive Center or refer to the contacts and info below:
Website: https://www.kidsscuba.com/
Contact: Syed Abd Rahman +6019-3176705
Email: syed.rahman@diveheart.org or
Address:
Kids Scuba PADI 5* Dive centre Tropicana Kajang Heights, Jalan P6/2, Bandar Teknologi Kajang, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor
December 19, 2020
Plan a Staycation in Singapore and Relax Your Mind, Body and Soul
Maintaining mental health is as important as maintaining physical health, but it’s particularly challenging to maintain good mental health with the global lockdown imposed by governments worldwide due to the Covid19 pandemic. One way to maintain good mental health is to de-stress and one of the most common way to de-stress is to travel and chillax with your loved ones.
While international travel is still not yet possible in most countries due to international borders closure is still in place, some Staycation Singapore is still possible for us at the moment. We still can plan for staycations with family and friends in Singapore.You may or may not realize it but Singapore is one of the most interesting tourism attraction in Southeast Asia. Here’s sharing with you some of the places you can visit now that the Circuit Breaker restrictions is being eased without burning your pockets:
1. GARDENS BY THE BAY
The beauty of Gardens by the Bay is undeniable and it’s a must visit attractions should you visit Singapore. The unique building is shaped like a shell and it’s a home to beautiful flora and fauna.The gardens by the Bay are divided into three sections: Bay Central Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay South Garden. However, the two most interesting places at Garden by the Bay are the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome.
In the Cloud Forest you can see the highest indoor waterfall in the world with illuminating fluorescent light. It’s most interesting to visit this place at night when the lights are all lighted up.
In the Flower Dome on the other hand isis a place full of beautiful flowers. It is also full of giant trees with a floating walkway called the “skywalk”, and it is the world’s largest climate-controlled greenhouse.
2. SENTOSA ISLAND
Sentosa is a popular resort island in Singapore and is also one of the places where Singapore’s national symbol, Merlion is located.There are many major attractions within Sentosa Island. Among them are Resorts World Sentosa, Tiger Sky Tower, Butterfly & Insect Kingdom and Singapore Aquarium S.E.A which houses thousands of species of aquatic animals.Top attractions available at Resorts World Sentosa include Universal Studios Singapore, The Adventure Cove Waterpark, Maritime Experiential Museum, and S.E.A. The aquarium is also the largest oceanarium in the world.With over 100,000 animals, the SEA Aquarium at Sentosa Resorts World is one of the largest aquarium in the world.
3. MARINA BAY SANDS
Marina Bay Sands is a dazzling iconic infrastructure and is a must-visit attraction in Singapore, offering magnificent panoramas. The nights at Marina Bay Sands is especially breathtaking, owing to it’s waterfront coupled with laser show.Along Marina Bay, there are other attractions such as Merlion, The Helix Bridge, ArtScience Museum, Singapore Flyer, and also the beautiful Gardens by the Bay.There are many activities to do here including shopping, Sand Sky Parks, Wonder Full (light show), dining at exclusive restaurants and visiting most art science museums with stunning views.
4. MERLION PARK
Located in One Fullerton Singpore, Merlion Park is another must visit attraction. There are two Merlion statues in the park; one 8.6 meters high and the other 2 meters high.
Merlions is the shape of a lion-shaped statue and a fish-like body and is an iconic landmark in Singapore.This monument with the head of a lion implies that Singapore is the ‘lion’ of the sea while the fish tail is a reflection that Singapore was originally just a fishing village before it became modern.The statue is also decorated with a fountain that comes out of the mouth. From Merlion park, you can see the views of Marina Bay Sands overlooking the sea.
5. ORCHARD ROAD
Orchard Road is a well-known shopping mall and sells the latest designer goods in Singapore. It has been a place for sale since 1850, but in the past there were only stalls selling food and wet goods. But over a century ago Orchard Road has become a bustling area with famous shopping malls, residences, art galleries and more.There are also many food outlets, western, local delicacies and more. There is also an art gallery and and accommodation over here. Great place to window shop if you’re traveling on a shoestring.
6. CLARKE QUAY
Located in the heart of the city and surrounded by restaurants and bars offering a variety of western food menus, this colonial district of Singapore is the perfect place for weekend getaways.Clark Quay, a famous 19th-century trading center, has transformed the way visitors can enjoy nightlife via Singapore River Cruise which promises an exciting experience.You can find tickets at the counter near the deck and this classic boat will take you to some of the most popular destinations such as Merlion Park, Marina Bay Sands, Clifford Pier and the Raffles Landing Site for a long trip 40 minutes.
7. ARAB STREET
On Arab Street there are many small stalls selling imported goods from Persia such as carpets, textiles, gemstones and some other handicrafts. For those of you who are interested in Middle Eastern goods, Arab Street is definitely a shopping haven. You may also find a clutter of Arabic cuisine’s restaurant along the Arab Street. If you are a foodie, you’d most definitely would want to go for a gastronomic adventure here as well.
8. BUGIS STREET
Souvenir hunting while you’re having staycation in Singapore? Bugis Street offers a wide variety of items for you to bring back. Plenty of souvenirs, clothings and even gadgets being sold at Bugis street.
Not sure where you can stay during your getaway staycation in Singapore? Hotel that are offering affordable staycation packages are aplenty in Singapore, so there’s no need to worry about that. Booking hotel of your choice is is easier than ever with Traveloka. It’s practically just a few clicks away.So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to plan for a staycation with your loved ones and refresh your mind, body and soul. Amazing Singapore awaits you.
What Is The Best Website To Compare Car Insurance Quotes?
Auto insurance is more affordable and available than you think if you compare car insurance quotes from different insurers to find the best rates. If you have ever done comparison shopping, you would realize that different auto insurance companies often produce very different quotes for the same person, even if the policies being compared are alike. This makes comparing quotes an integral part of purchasing car insurance. With myriads of auto insurance companies in Malaysia, comparing quotes can be an arduous and tiring task. This is where auto insurance comparison websites come in handy.
Auto insurance comparison websites can be of massive assistance in your hunt for affordable auto insurance. They offer bespoke rates, discounts, and coverage options of different insurance companies all on a single website. This is more like your much-loved hotel comparison website that gives you side-by-side different hotel room options all on a single website page.
How Do Auto Insurance Comparison Websites Work?
Auto insurance comparison websites work by prompting you to enter your requirements into its online quote form, after that producing a range of comparison quotes based on the information you provided. You are then transferred to the insurance company website based on the quotes you choose, thereby reducing the purchasing process. Realistically, the process takes a few minutes, more so, be rest assured that these websites do not sell your info to insurance companies or agencies.
Benefits Of Using Comparison Websites
1. You can save money
Comparing auto insurance quotes from many insurers and being able to sort by price enables you to select the very best option, based on the benchmarks you specified. Comparison sites often include several lesser-known insurance companies. This means you are opened to several deals from a smaller company that may save you a significant amount of money.
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With several clicks, you can get hundreds of insurance quotes with little or no effort at all. This permits you to assemble a lot of consolidated information, saving the time of trawling through many individual sites. Comparison websites likewise allow you to create an account and save all your details. This prevents you from repeating them again and again when searching for various policies or needing to switch providers. Time is precious, so saving as much as possible is a big reason to use these sites.
3) Wide Variety And Choice
Auto insurance comparison websites are big organizations, and there is no shortage of ones to browse from. The entirety of these sites requests marginally different data. They don’t all have the same insurers on their books, which means the rundown of quotes given won’t cover the same insurance companies and thus offer different quotes. This implies a few can be utilized alongside one another to find the best arrangements and to validate the correctness of the price quoted.
Final Thoughts
As auto insurance experts, I will recommend you compare car insurance quotes every time you are about to renew your current policy (usually every six months or 12 months). Before you start hunting for a quote, I suggest you review your current policy and check if your needs have changed. When you are done reviewing and settling on your coverage decisions, an auto insurance comparison site can then help you find the best price for your preferred policy.
If I would recommend a site to make your life easier, it will be Fincrew.my. Founded, wholly owned by NickMetrics group, Fincrew is Malaysia leading auto insurance comparison website. They compare car insurance quotes from RHB Insurance, Lonpac Insurance, Zurich Insurance, Syarikat Takaful, Allianz Insurance and AXA Insurance in Malaysia to find you the right coverage at the best price. More so, they make insurance transparent, simpler, and better. This implies they will match you with rates custom fitted to your requirements and driving way of life, continually permitting you to make your final, educated decision with the most critical data that is made accessible to you.
