马来西亚的路程碑
Malaysian Road Sign
Malaysian Road Sign
2011年5月28日星期六
The charms of Tanjong Malim
The charms of Tanjong Malim
THERE are two reasons as to why Tanjung Malim in Selangor is worth a day trip.
First, you will find some interesting eateries located around the town centre and if you love laksa kampung this would be a good place to start.
Next, there’s the high-speed electric train from Kuala Lumpur and if you have a foldable bicycle, the ride from Tanjung Malim to Kalumpang is definitely a route that might interest you.
The laksa kampung stalls in this town are located near the abandoned Rex cinema along Jalan Loke Yew.
Noodles galore: There’s a row of stalls selling curry laksa and soupy noodles along Jalan Loke Yew in Tanjung Malim.
Here, you will find a row of stalls selling noodles with stuffed vegetables, foo chuk and taufoo.
And for RM4 a bowl, they serve a generous portion and decent tasting laksa.
Speaking of riding a foldable bicycle around town, you can actually complete it within 20-minutes.
I took the opportunity to discover this town over a weekend on my bicycle when ride organiser Pauline Lee offered a slot for me and my wife Michelle.
This was also a chance to ride along with veteran folding bicycle rider Uncle Bil Choy who co-founded the folding bike club in Kuala Lumpur.
Choy rode his Brompton bike while Lee had a first try with her state-of-the art Moulton touring bike which is also a foldable bicycle.
There were 13 riders in the group who rode their Dahon, GT, Brompton and Moulton bicycles.
At Tanjung Malim, there are two sections of the town which is seperated by a railway line.
Rough terrain: Loose gravel and a high gradient proved to be too much for the folding bicycle riders.
The older part of Tanjung Malim is the most active trading areas with rows of pre-war shophouses and a wet market.
Even at the market itself, you will find some good eating places on the first floor.
But if you are over 1.8 metres in height, you might want to watch your head as the ceilings are built really low here.
From Tanjung Malim, the old trunk road leads to Kalumpang, a small town located about 15km away.
The ride from town-to-town would take about 50-minutes if you cycle non-stop in an average speed of 16km/hour.
Kalumpang is also split into two areas and the older part of town is located near the police station.
Here, there is a coffee shop called Cheong Fong that has been in existence for decades.
It specialises in char siew pau and local coffee and if you love the roasted brew, this is the place to be.
Not too far away from here, there are two jungle retreats called Kalumpang Resort and Pasir Putih Resort.
It is roughly about two kilometres from town and is a popular haunt for the picnic crowd.
Place for pau: The Cheong Fong coffee shop in Kalumpang.
I found the resorts to be quite polluted as water from a poultry farm nearby was chanelled into the stream.
During our visit, we saw two men gutting fish upstream with some children playing in the water where they were carrying out their act.
The ride back to Tanjung Malim would take another 15km which translates to about 45 minutes on the road.
And we completed the ride in four hours by taking a group photo in front of the Tanjung Malim train station.
If you plan to ride this route, be wary of oncoming vehicles as traffic is heavy along the KL-Ipoh trunk road.
~News courtesy of The Star~
THERE are two reasons as to why Tanjung Malim in Selangor is worth a day trip.
First, you will find some interesting eateries located around the town centre and if you love laksa kampung this would be a good place to start.
Next, there’s the high-speed electric train from Kuala Lumpur and if you have a foldable bicycle, the ride from Tanjung Malim to Kalumpang is definitely a route that might interest you.
The laksa kampung stalls in this town are located near the abandoned Rex cinema along Jalan Loke Yew.
Noodles galore: There’s a row of stalls selling curry laksa and soupy noodles along Jalan Loke Yew in Tanjung Malim.
Here, you will find a row of stalls selling noodles with stuffed vegetables, foo chuk and taufoo.
And for RM4 a bowl, they serve a generous portion and decent tasting laksa.
Speaking of riding a foldable bicycle around town, you can actually complete it within 20-minutes.
I took the opportunity to discover this town over a weekend on my bicycle when ride organiser Pauline Lee offered a slot for me and my wife Michelle.
This was also a chance to ride along with veteran folding bicycle rider Uncle Bil Choy who co-founded the folding bike club in Kuala Lumpur.
Choy rode his Brompton bike while Lee had a first try with her state-of-the art Moulton touring bike which is also a foldable bicycle.
There were 13 riders in the group who rode their Dahon, GT, Brompton and Moulton bicycles.
At Tanjung Malim, there are two sections of the town which is seperated by a railway line.
Rough terrain: Loose gravel and a high gradient proved to be too much for the folding bicycle riders.The older part of Tanjung Malim is the most active trading areas with rows of pre-war shophouses and a wet market.
Even at the market itself, you will find some good eating places on the first floor.
But if you are over 1.8 metres in height, you might want to watch your head as the ceilings are built really low here.
From Tanjung Malim, the old trunk road leads to Kalumpang, a small town located about 15km away.
The ride from town-to-town would take about 50-minutes if you cycle non-stop in an average speed of 16km/hour.
Kalumpang is also split into two areas and the older part of town is located near the police station.
Here, there is a coffee shop called Cheong Fong that has been in existence for decades.
It specialises in char siew pau and local coffee and if you love the roasted brew, this is the place to be.
Not too far away from here, there are two jungle retreats called Kalumpang Resort and Pasir Putih Resort.
It is roughly about two kilometres from town and is a popular haunt for the picnic crowd.
Place for pau: The Cheong Fong coffee shop in Kalumpang.I found the resorts to be quite polluted as water from a poultry farm nearby was chanelled into the stream.
During our visit, we saw two men gutting fish upstream with some children playing in the water where they were carrying out their act.
The ride back to Tanjung Malim would take another 15km which translates to about 45 minutes on the road.
And we completed the ride in four hours by taking a group photo in front of the Tanjung Malim train station.
If you plan to ride this route, be wary of oncoming vehicles as traffic is heavy along the KL-Ipoh trunk road.
~News courtesy of The Star~
See and learn Kuala Lumpur
Public can see and learn about KL via Malaysia Heritage Walk
Literally walk down memory lane through the heart of Kuala Lumpur starting at the Central Market at 10.30am every day.
Malaysia Heritage Walk, a free service, which began in October last year, is carried out by a group of volunteers called Be Tourist.
Tour guide and Kuala Lumpur expert Erina Loo begins the journey explaining how Central Market was a wet market in 1888.
She said the main aim was to promote and highlight the historical aspect of Kuala Lumpur by walking along the busy road.
Scenic sight: The convergence of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang played a significant role in the history of Kuala Lumpur.
Loo describes the architecture of the building as art deco, which faced redevelopment but was saved by a group of non-governmental organisations to preserve its structure.
She then proceeded to Jalan Pasar, where the original market was located with the clock tower built in the 1930s standing out.
She said the British constructed the administrative building in Jalan Mahkamah Persekutuan, which is now known as Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad.
“Loke Chow Kit, a leading Chinese trader used to have his own department store in the same administrative area, which goes to show the kind of influence he had at the time,” she said.
While walking along the convergence of the Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang, Loo said a port used to be located along the bank.
The port, which was strategic for the market, allowed the trading and exchange of goods.
Colonial look: Old buildings along Jalan Pasar.
Moving along to another iconic structure of the city is the Masjid Jamek mosque that was built for the Malay settlement near the present HSBC Bank.
The tour then proceeded to one of the busiest streets in the city, predominantly known to Indians as Lebuh Ampang. It was made famous by the Chettiar community from south India after they established money-lending establishments along this road.
“The Indians made their initial fortune selling salt but most of them had left during the emergency period in 1960s,” Loo said while showing an old Chettiar shop that is still operating as a traditional money-lending outlet.
Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, previously known as High Street, has some of the oldest shophouses that are still in their original form.
Walking along this road, one can see modern businesses and traditional traders still operating side by side.
Further down Jalan Tun H.S. Lee is where the jewellery and pawn shops were located about 50 years ago.
Near the area, one will find Kuala Lumpur’s oldest Taoist temple built by Kapitan Yap Ah Loy, the man behind the development of Kuala Lumpur.
Kapitan Yap Ah Loy built the temple behind his house to show his gratitude to his master who was killed in a civil war.
Tourist lure: This is the oldest Taoist temple in Kuala Lumpur built by Kapitan Yap Ah Loy.
Moving along to Jalan Hang Kasturi, one will find a row of shophouses known for selling dried seafood and Chinese herbs, but now only one or two are in the trade.
It has now been transformed into Kasturi Walk with a huge Wau structure welcoming people from all over the world to Central Market. The tour ends at Central Market.
Those interested in taking the tour can call 017-989 1031 or 03-2032 1031 or log on to www.malasyiaheritage.net.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Literally walk down memory lane through the heart of Kuala Lumpur starting at the Central Market at 10.30am every day.
Malaysia Heritage Walk, a free service, which began in October last year, is carried out by a group of volunteers called Be Tourist.
Tour guide and Kuala Lumpur expert Erina Loo begins the journey explaining how Central Market was a wet market in 1888.
She said the main aim was to promote and highlight the historical aspect of Kuala Lumpur by walking along the busy road.
Scenic sight: The convergence of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang played a significant role in the history of Kuala Lumpur.Loo describes the architecture of the building as art deco, which faced redevelopment but was saved by a group of non-governmental organisations to preserve its structure.
She then proceeded to Jalan Pasar, where the original market was located with the clock tower built in the 1930s standing out.
She said the British constructed the administrative building in Jalan Mahkamah Persekutuan, which is now known as Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad.
“Loke Chow Kit, a leading Chinese trader used to have his own department store in the same administrative area, which goes to show the kind of influence he had at the time,” she said.
While walking along the convergence of the Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang, Loo said a port used to be located along the bank.
The port, which was strategic for the market, allowed the trading and exchange of goods.
Colonial look: Old buildings along Jalan Pasar.Moving along to another iconic structure of the city is the Masjid Jamek mosque that was built for the Malay settlement near the present HSBC Bank.
The tour then proceeded to one of the busiest streets in the city, predominantly known to Indians as Lebuh Ampang. It was made famous by the Chettiar community from south India after they established money-lending establishments along this road.
“The Indians made their initial fortune selling salt but most of them had left during the emergency period in 1960s,” Loo said while showing an old Chettiar shop that is still operating as a traditional money-lending outlet.
Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, previously known as High Street, has some of the oldest shophouses that are still in their original form.
Walking along this road, one can see modern businesses and traditional traders still operating side by side.
Further down Jalan Tun H.S. Lee is where the jewellery and pawn shops were located about 50 years ago.
Near the area, one will find Kuala Lumpur’s oldest Taoist temple built by Kapitan Yap Ah Loy, the man behind the development of Kuala Lumpur.
Kapitan Yap Ah Loy built the temple behind his house to show his gratitude to his master who was killed in a civil war.
Tourist lure: This is the oldest Taoist temple in Kuala Lumpur built by Kapitan Yap Ah Loy.Moving along to Jalan Hang Kasturi, one will find a row of shophouses known for selling dried seafood and Chinese herbs, but now only one or two are in the trade.
It has now been transformed into Kasturi Walk with a huge Wau structure welcoming people from all over the world to Central Market. The tour ends at Central Market.
Those interested in taking the tour can call 017-989 1031 or 03-2032 1031 or log on to www.malasyiaheritage.net.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2011年5月27日星期五
实地阿南夜市全马最长
长2.4公里‧1千个摊位‧实地阿南夜市全马最长
实地阿南夜市全长2.4公里创纪录。 （图：星洲日报）
全长2.4公里的实地阿南（Setia Alam）夜市名符其实成为全马最长的夜市，并有望被打造成该区域另一个新的旅游景点。
该夜市拥有1千个摊位，一直以来都吸引约8千人潮，是巴生和沙亚南地区最旺的夜市之一；该夜市坐落在实达阿南镇商业区内，每逢星期六营业。
获大马纪录大全来函证实
实地阿南小贩公会在本月10日，获大马纪录大全单位来函证实，该夜市成为大马之最的好消息。
洪能吉：续改善夜市管理服务
沙亚南市议员兼21区居民委员会主席洪能吉在新闻发布会说，该夜市是于2009年4月18日启用，摊位由初期的300个左右，迅速增加到现今的1千个摊位。
他说，现有的1千个摊位已令夜市达饱和点，接下来会把重点放在如何进一步改善夜市管理和服务。
他表示，已向市政厅申请将这个夜市列入沙亚南区其中一个旅游景点。
连续三周没开档
收回执照
他强调，管理单位严格管制夜市小贩，包括禁止转租和转售摊位，同时凡连续3周没开档者，当局有权收回其执照。
出席者包括实地阿南小贩公会主席法力兹阿都拉、秘书林冠名、财政林燕丝和顾问黄文德。
将辟2千车位停车场
洪能吉说，管理单位将积极处理夜市的卫生和交通问题，避免对各界造成不便。
“公会目前也积极处理夜市当晚的卫生问题，包括要求小贩自备垃圾桶。目前也有约30名公会成员和志愿警卫团团员，负责维持交通、安全和夜市秩序等。”
他说，公会也与发展商和市政厅商讨拟定改善当地交通的良策，包括在市镇前段开辟拥有2千个公共停车位的停车场。
法力兹：公会小贩努力获肯定
另外，实地阿南小贩公会主席法力兹阿都拉表示，小贩公会在顾问洪能吉建议下，自今年3月起向大马纪录大全单位提出申请，结果在数个月的审核后终在日前取得一纸证明。
他形容这荣耀对小贩公会和小贩来说，都是一分成就和肯定。
星洲日报／大都会‧2011.05.25
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实地阿南夜市全长2.4公里创纪录。 （图：星洲日报）全长2.4公里的实地阿南（Setia Alam）夜市名符其实成为全马最长的夜市，并有望被打造成该区域另一个新的旅游景点。
该夜市拥有1千个摊位，一直以来都吸引约8千人潮，是巴生和沙亚南地区最旺的夜市之一；该夜市坐落在实达阿南镇商业区内，每逢星期六营业。
获大马纪录大全来函证实
实地阿南小贩公会在本月10日，获大马纪录大全单位来函证实，该夜市成为大马之最的好消息。
洪能吉：续改善夜市管理服务
沙亚南市议员兼21区居民委员会主席洪能吉在新闻发布会说，该夜市是于2009年4月18日启用，摊位由初期的300个左右，迅速增加到现今的1千个摊位。
他说，现有的1千个摊位已令夜市达饱和点，接下来会把重点放在如何进一步改善夜市管理和服务。
他表示，已向市政厅申请将这个夜市列入沙亚南区其中一个旅游景点。
连续三周没开档
收回执照
他强调，管理单位严格管制夜市小贩，包括禁止转租和转售摊位，同时凡连续3周没开档者，当局有权收回其执照。
出席者包括实地阿南小贩公会主席法力兹阿都拉、秘书林冠名、财政林燕丝和顾问黄文德。
将辟2千车位停车场
洪能吉说，管理单位将积极处理夜市的卫生和交通问题，避免对各界造成不便。
“公会目前也积极处理夜市当晚的卫生问题，包括要求小贩自备垃圾桶。目前也有约30名公会成员和志愿警卫团团员，负责维持交通、安全和夜市秩序等。”
他说，公会也与发展商和市政厅商讨拟定改善当地交通的良策，包括在市镇前段开辟拥有2千个公共停车位的停车场。
法力兹：公会小贩努力获肯定
另外，实地阿南小贩公会主席法力兹阿都拉表示，小贩公会在顾问洪能吉建议下，自今年3月起向大马纪录大全单位提出申请，结果在数个月的审核后终在日前取得一纸证明。
他形容这荣耀对小贩公会和小贩来说，都是一分成就和肯定。
星洲日报／大都会‧2011.05.25
http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/142919?tid=6
Bookshop offering 50% discount
Bookshop offering 50% discount for clearance sale
THE Big BookShop in Atria Shopping Complex is having a clearance sale with 50% storewide discount from its already marked-down low prices.
Its manager-in-charge K.C. Chow said the bookshop was moving out soon because of redevelopment plans. “Since we are moving out, we wanted to have a good clearance instead of bringing back stocks to the warehouse.
“And a 50% storewide discount is our way of rewarding loyal customers and avid book readers,” said Chow.
He said Big BookShop in Atria has always operated as a warehouse concept for the past couple of years where good-value books are sold for really low prices.
“For a novel that usually retails between RM35 and RM40 in the market, we will sell it at RM15.
“And now with the 50% discount, it means we are selling the novel at RM7.50,” said Chow.
He said bookworms can expect a good range of books which also boasts of overseas publishers like Harper Collins and Random House, among others.
For children, there are the Ladybird books to buy while people who love to cook can look forward to the Family Circle Mini Cookbooks that are going for RM1 only. There are various topics under this mini cookbook series to select from such as sizzling wok and roast to tapas as well as fats and carbohydrates.
The 50%, said Chow, was applicable to everything which included general titles, novels, hobbies, business, health and cookery except for local school books that were given a 20% discount.
Stationeries are also going at a special 20% off.
“We have received positive feedback from the public since we started on May 20.
“The prices are amazingly low, the books are brand new and titles are current.
“In fact, for Times Edition books as well as Hannah Montana and High School Musical, we are selling them at 70% discount, which translates to RM3 per book only,” said Chow.
The clearance sale ends on Sunday, with over 150,000 books to be cleared. It is held from 11am to 9pm.
Big Bookshop is located on the first floor of Atria in Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya.
~News courtesy of The Star~
THE Big BookShop in Atria Shopping Complex is having a clearance sale with 50% storewide discount from its already marked-down low prices.
Its manager-in-charge K.C. Chow said the bookshop was moving out soon because of redevelopment plans. “Since we are moving out, we wanted to have a good clearance instead of bringing back stocks to the warehouse.
“And a 50% storewide discount is our way of rewarding loyal customers and avid book readers,” said Chow.
He said Big BookShop in Atria has always operated as a warehouse concept for the past couple of years where good-value books are sold for really low prices.
“For a novel that usually retails between RM35 and RM40 in the market, we will sell it at RM15.
“And now with the 50% discount, it means we are selling the novel at RM7.50,” said Chow.
He said bookworms can expect a good range of books which also boasts of overseas publishers like Harper Collins and Random House, among others.
For children, there are the Ladybird books to buy while people who love to cook can look forward to the Family Circle Mini Cookbooks that are going for RM1 only. There are various topics under this mini cookbook series to select from such as sizzling wok and roast to tapas as well as fats and carbohydrates.
The 50%, said Chow, was applicable to everything which included general titles, novels, hobbies, business, health and cookery except for local school books that were given a 20% discount.
Stationeries are also going at a special 20% off.
“We have received positive feedback from the public since we started on May 20.
“The prices are amazingly low, the books are brand new and titles are current.
“In fact, for Times Edition books as well as Hannah Montana and High School Musical, we are selling them at 70% discount, which translates to RM3 per book only,” said Chow.
The clearance sale ends on Sunday, with over 150,000 books to be cleared. It is held from 11am to 9pm.
Big Bookshop is located on the first floor of Atria in Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Mall to open Japanese-themed precinct
Mall to open Japanese-themed precinct in July
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur (KL) will be launching its latest themed precinct, Tokyo Street, inspired by the modern yet traditional Asakusa district in July this year.
As with the popular district located in Japan’s capital city Tokyo, one of the key focal attractions at this area will be a giant red lantern that will greet visitors entering the 6th Floor precinct.
“Our lantern will be a bit smaller compared to the one in the real Asakusa but it is fabricated by the same company that created the original,” shopping centre head of design and fit-out Tan Peng Han said, adding that it took three months for the lantern to be completed.
Raising the red lantern: (From left) Yap along with leasing director Lovell Ho and design and fit-out head Tan Peng Han unveiling the logo for Tokyo Street, the new themed precinct to be opened in July.
Pavilion KL retail chief executive officer Joyce Yap said they wanted to offer customers an authentic Japanese experience and even brought in real Japanese brands to this end.
“Of the 29 confirmed brands we have opening in Tokyo Street, 12 are authentically Japanese while the rest feature Japanese concepts.
“Currently, 95% of the area is occupied with over 60% of the brands debuting for the first time in Malaysia,” Yap said at the press conference to announce the precinct.
The confirmed brands are mainly food and beverage types followed by retail and services such as a hair salon and a travel agent.
“We decided to do Tokyo Street after extensive research as there is a rising interest among consumers in Japanese-themed trends,” Yap said.
The total gross floor area of the precinct will be 3,716sq m whereas the total net lettable area is 2,517.59sq m with 41 lots including kiosks.
Yap also said that the target market was 70% local and 50% tourists.
“We will primarily target the urban crowd, modern individuals who relish the energy of Tokyo and the dynamism of cosmopolitan living with a love of fashion, gadgets, dining and entertainment,” she said.
The secondary market will be the Japanese expatriate community. “We hope they will come to regard Tokyo Street as a home outside of Japan,” she added.
Special concierge staff who will be able to speak Japanese will also be on hand to assist customers at the precinct that will emulate the Japanese way of living in many ways.
Japanese culture will also come alive at the precinct through various celebrations that will be organised from time to time such as Tanabata, Tango No Sekku (Boys’ Day) and Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival).
Yap said lots of effort and investment had gone into creating Tokyo Street.
“Creating a precinct or a concept like this is not just about acquiring hardware. It takes lots of planning, marketing, pricing and research. If this precinct is successful, it is possible we will look into creating others to emulate other cultures,” she said.
Yap said that they would continue working closely with the Tourism Ministry to get Tokyo Street recognised as a prime tourism destination in the Bukit Bintang area and within Pavilion KL.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur (KL) will be launching its latest themed precinct, Tokyo Street, inspired by the modern yet traditional Asakusa district in July this year.
As with the popular district located in Japan’s capital city Tokyo, one of the key focal attractions at this area will be a giant red lantern that will greet visitors entering the 6th Floor precinct.
“Our lantern will be a bit smaller compared to the one in the real Asakusa but it is fabricated by the same company that created the original,” shopping centre head of design and fit-out Tan Peng Han said, adding that it took three months for the lantern to be completed.
Raising the red lantern: (From left) Yap along with leasing director Lovell Ho and design and fit-out head Tan Peng Han unveiling the logo for Tokyo Street, the new themed precinct to be opened in July.Pavilion KL retail chief executive officer Joyce Yap said they wanted to offer customers an authentic Japanese experience and even brought in real Japanese brands to this end.
“Of the 29 confirmed brands we have opening in Tokyo Street, 12 are authentically Japanese while the rest feature Japanese concepts.
“Currently, 95% of the area is occupied with over 60% of the brands debuting for the first time in Malaysia,” Yap said at the press conference to announce the precinct.
The confirmed brands are mainly food and beverage types followed by retail and services such as a hair salon and a travel agent.
“We decided to do Tokyo Street after extensive research as there is a rising interest among consumers in Japanese-themed trends,” Yap said.
The total gross floor area of the precinct will be 3,716sq m whereas the total net lettable area is 2,517.59sq m with 41 lots including kiosks.
Yap also said that the target market was 70% local and 50% tourists.
“We will primarily target the urban crowd, modern individuals who relish the energy of Tokyo and the dynamism of cosmopolitan living with a love of fashion, gadgets, dining and entertainment,” she said.
The secondary market will be the Japanese expatriate community. “We hope they will come to regard Tokyo Street as a home outside of Japan,” she added.
Special concierge staff who will be able to speak Japanese will also be on hand to assist customers at the precinct that will emulate the Japanese way of living in many ways.
Japanese culture will also come alive at the precinct through various celebrations that will be organised from time to time such as Tanabata, Tango No Sekku (Boys’ Day) and Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival).
Yap said lots of effort and investment had gone into creating Tokyo Street.
“Creating a precinct or a concept like this is not just about acquiring hardware. It takes lots of planning, marketing, pricing and research. If this precinct is successful, it is possible we will look into creating others to emulate other cultures,” she said.
Yap said that they would continue working closely with the Tourism Ministry to get Tokyo Street recognised as a prime tourism destination in the Bukit Bintang area and within Pavilion KL.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2011年5月25日星期三
Orchestra for charity
Orchestra for charity
The Rotary Club of Shah Alam is hosting the Dama Orchestra Performance “The Moon Speaks For My Heart” on Friday at 8.30pm at Pentas 1, KLPac, to raise funds for charity projects. For tickets, call James Wong 03-2148 8968/ Soon Ee Hooi 012-3399 466.
~News courtesy of The Star~
The Rotary Club of Shah Alam is hosting the Dama Orchestra Performance “The Moon Speaks For My Heart” on Friday at 8.30pm at Pentas 1, KLPac, to raise funds for charity projects. For tickets, call James Wong 03-2148 8968/ Soon Ee Hooi 012-3399 466.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Kiosks part of blueprint for Little India
Saravanan: Kiosks part of blueprint for Little India
TWENTY kiosks bearing the 1Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) logo will be set up in Brickfields’ Little India to give poor Indian traders the chance to earn a living, said Deputy Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Minister Datuk M. Saravanan.
Saravanan said the kiosk project was the government’s way of giving something back to the people.
“It (kiosk) is not something new. The project is part of the Little India blueprint and was agreed upon by the stakeholders and NGOs since the beginning.
“If we don’t do this, then what is going to happen to the poor traders who have been waiting for kiosks and the opportunity to do business,’’ he said.
Out of nowher e: This kiosk with the 1Malaysia logo and DBKL emblem was placed in Brickfields Little India few days ago.
He was responding to questions by shop owners who were riled up over the presence of a kiosk which was left in front of the Sri Paandi Restaurant in Brickfields’ Little India three days ago.
They wondered why the kiosk was left there as no one had come forward to provide any information on it.
They also felt that more of such kiosks will sprout and crowd the five-foot-way in front of their shops.
Brickfields Business Community Society (BBCS) president Barath Maniam said some members were told that if they did not want the kiosks, they would be given to outsiders.
“Putting up kiosks in front of the shops will bring other problems like cleanliness, vandalism and management of the stalls at night.’’ said Maniam.
“As it is, youths are loitering, drinking and urinating in the area after midnight. My concern is that when the kiosks are operating who will oversee the cleanliness of the place?’’ he asked.
“We believe DBKL placed the kiosk a few days ago to gauge our reaction,’’ he said, adding that no notice was given to the shop owners or the BBCS.
BBCS secretary-general A. Karupiah said the shop owners did not want Brickfields Little India to suffer the similar fate like Masjid India.
“Once they brought in the bazaar into the place, it killed off the business in Wisma Yakin,’’ he said.
Maniam also said if the authorities did not want the shop owners to put chairs and tables on the five-foot way then they had to issue notices to inform the business community.
He said the shop owners were paying City Hall RM30 for each table they placed outside the premises in the past.
“They stopped this recently, but they did not issue any notices saying that it is no longer permissible,’’ he said.
Maniam said the traffic jam along the stretch was an enforcement problem and that the onus was on DBKL to manage the traffic flow.
“We do not have the authority to summon drivers,’’ he said.
~News courtesy of The Star~
TWENTY kiosks bearing the 1Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) logo will be set up in Brickfields’ Little India to give poor Indian traders the chance to earn a living, said Deputy Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Minister Datuk M. Saravanan.
Saravanan said the kiosk project was the government’s way of giving something back to the people.
“It (kiosk) is not something new. The project is part of the Little India blueprint and was agreed upon by the stakeholders and NGOs since the beginning.
“If we don’t do this, then what is going to happen to the poor traders who have been waiting for kiosks and the opportunity to do business,’’ he said.
Out of nowher e: This kiosk with the 1Malaysia logo and DBKL emblem was placed in Brickfields Little India few days ago.
He was responding to questions by shop owners who were riled up over the presence of a kiosk which was left in front of the Sri Paandi Restaurant in Brickfields’ Little India three days ago.
They wondered why the kiosk was left there as no one had come forward to provide any information on it.
They also felt that more of such kiosks will sprout and crowd the five-foot-way in front of their shops.
Brickfields Business Community Society (BBCS) president Barath Maniam said some members were told that if they did not want the kiosks, they would be given to outsiders.
“Putting up kiosks in front of the shops will bring other problems like cleanliness, vandalism and management of the stalls at night.’’ said Maniam.
“As it is, youths are loitering, drinking and urinating in the area after midnight. My concern is that when the kiosks are operating who will oversee the cleanliness of the place?’’ he asked.
“We believe DBKL placed the kiosk a few days ago to gauge our reaction,’’ he said, adding that no notice was given to the shop owners or the BBCS.
BBCS secretary-general A. Karupiah said the shop owners did not want Brickfields Little India to suffer the similar fate like Masjid India.
“Once they brought in the bazaar into the place, it killed off the business in Wisma Yakin,’’ he said.
Maniam also said if the authorities did not want the shop owners to put chairs and tables on the five-foot way then they had to issue notices to inform the business community.
He said the shop owners were paying City Hall RM30 for each table they placed outside the premises in the past.
“They stopped this recently, but they did not issue any notices saying that it is no longer permissible,’’ he said.
Maniam said the traffic jam along the stretch was an enforcement problem and that the onus was on DBKL to manage the traffic flow.
“We do not have the authority to summon drivers,’’ he said.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2011年5月24日星期二
格灵芝山建休闲公园
耗资2千万‧占地102亩‧格灵芝山建休闲公园
拉惹龙吉（前排左）与市政局官员前往巡视将建休闲公园的格灵芝山。 （图：星洲日报）
吉隆坡市政局将耗资2千万令吉在格灵芝山（Bukit Kerinchi）兴建一座占地102亩的市中心休闲公园。有关计划有望在第十大马计划内或5年内落成。
联邦直辖区部长拿督拉惹龙吉今天在官员陪同下巡视有关公园地点时如是表示。
“初步估计整个工程需费2千万令吉，市政局希望可在这繁忙城市增加多一点绿意，预计这将惠及班底谷区及邻近的30万居民。”
27日登广告公开招标
龙吉表示，这将是全吉隆坡最自然及最美丽的休闲公园，而提升工程将以自然为主题。
他透露，该项工程的第一阶段招标活动将在本月27日刊登广告公开进行。
“若一切工程计划顺利，相信第一阶段工程可在今年年秒完成。而这休闲公园计划将分为三阶段进行，其他的两阶段的工程将陆续进行。”
设备最完善公园
他亦表示，目前这块土地正在申请为森林保留地，而早前有17亩的私人土地已交由市政局管辖，将被列为休闲公园的一部份。
另外，他亦在新闻发布会上表示，由于吉隆坡缺少休闲公园，这计划将实现他一直以来的梦想，以最自然的方式打造一个美丽的休闲公园。
该休闲公园将是全吉隆坡设备最完善的休闲公园。而计划里的设备包括跑道、草药公园、小桥、公共厕所、野餐地点、残障人士的设备及106个停车位。其中一部份的休闲公园是属于八打灵再也市政厅的管辖范围。
陪同巡视者包括市政局副总监拿督阿敏诺丁、城市清洁及园艺组主任沙哈鲁丁及前武吉加星州议员拿督林传盛。
星洲日报／大都会‧2011.05.20
http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/142217?tid=6
拉惹龙吉（前排左）与市政局官员前往巡视将建休闲公园的格灵芝山。 （图：星洲日报）吉隆坡市政局将耗资2千万令吉在格灵芝山（Bukit Kerinchi）兴建一座占地102亩的市中心休闲公园。有关计划有望在第十大马计划内或5年内落成。
联邦直辖区部长拿督拉惹龙吉今天在官员陪同下巡视有关公园地点时如是表示。
“初步估计整个工程需费2千万令吉，市政局希望可在这繁忙城市增加多一点绿意，预计这将惠及班底谷区及邻近的30万居民。”
27日登广告公开招标
龙吉表示，这将是全吉隆坡最自然及最美丽的休闲公园，而提升工程将以自然为主题。
他透露，该项工程的第一阶段招标活动将在本月27日刊登广告公开进行。
“若一切工程计划顺利，相信第一阶段工程可在今年年秒完成。而这休闲公园计划将分为三阶段进行，其他的两阶段的工程将陆续进行。”
设备最完善公园
他亦表示，目前这块土地正在申请为森林保留地，而早前有17亩的私人土地已交由市政局管辖，将被列为休闲公园的一部份。
另外，他亦在新闻发布会上表示，由于吉隆坡缺少休闲公园，这计划将实现他一直以来的梦想，以最自然的方式打造一个美丽的休闲公园。
该休闲公园将是全吉隆坡设备最完善的休闲公园。而计划里的设备包括跑道、草药公园、小桥、公共厕所、野餐地点、残障人士的设备及106个停车位。其中一部份的休闲公园是属于八打灵再也市政厅的管辖范围。
陪同巡视者包括市政局副总监拿督阿敏诺丁、城市清洁及园艺组主任沙哈鲁丁及前武吉加星州议员拿督林传盛。
星洲日报／大都会‧2011.05.20
http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/142217?tid=6
科学馆“恐龙”展延长至学校假期
科学馆：获热烈回响‧“恐龙”展延长至学校假期
吉隆坡国家科学馆总监依玛瓦蒂教授说，由于获得热烈的回响，国家科学馆决定延长展出目前主题为“恐龙”的展览，至6月学校假期结束为止。
她表示，在4月份，前来参观国家科学馆的人次已逾30万，甚至有一天该馆也接待40辆巴士的到访。
她今日在2011年第二届“我的农场”嘉年华会新闻发布会上说，科学馆的恐龙模型展原定到5月31日结束，不过，我们已决定加以延长展出至6月的学校假期。
“国家科学馆计划在今年7月，推出以机械人为主题的展出。”
“我的农场”嘉年华6月5举行
另一方面，由大马Alltech生物技术私人有限公司主办、大马禽畜业联合总会协办，并获得国家科学馆支持的2011年第二届“我的农场”嘉年华会，定于6月5日在国家科学馆4楼多元礼堂举行。
大马Alltech生物技术私人有限公司市场经理廖淑婉说，主办当局已邀请到农业及农基工业部副部长蔡智勇于下午1时，出席担任儿童绘画赛颁奖仪式嘉宾；Alltech青年科学家奖项，将同一时间举办。
“我的农场嘉年华会活动，鼓励年轻一代加入畜牧和饲料工业，并为禽畜业栽培接班人。”
“该活动也获得5家企业加入成为合作伙伴，包括CP5Star、天定家禽食品加工、诚兴有机食品、Selasih Aman和Ayam Wira企业。”
2011年第二届“我的农场”嘉年华会
日期：5-6-2011（星期日）
时间：9.30am至4.30pm
联络：03-55698000
地点：国家科学馆4楼
特别嘉宾：农业与农基工业部副部长蔡智勇
星洲日报／大都会‧2011.05.23
http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/142608?tid=6
吉隆坡国家科学馆总监依玛瓦蒂教授说，由于获得热烈的回响，国家科学馆决定延长展出目前主题为“恐龙”的展览，至6月学校假期结束为止。
她表示，在4月份，前来参观国家科学馆的人次已逾30万，甚至有一天该馆也接待40辆巴士的到访。
她今日在2011年第二届“我的农场”嘉年华会新闻发布会上说，科学馆的恐龙模型展原定到5月31日结束，不过，我们已决定加以延长展出至6月的学校假期。
“国家科学馆计划在今年7月，推出以机械人为主题的展出。”
“我的农场”嘉年华6月5举行
另一方面，由大马Alltech生物技术私人有限公司主办、大马禽畜业联合总会协办，并获得国家科学馆支持的2011年第二届“我的农场”嘉年华会，定于6月5日在国家科学馆4楼多元礼堂举行。
大马Alltech生物技术私人有限公司市场经理廖淑婉说，主办当局已邀请到农业及农基工业部副部长蔡智勇于下午1时，出席担任儿童绘画赛颁奖仪式嘉宾；Alltech青年科学家奖项，将同一时间举办。
“我的农场嘉年华会活动，鼓励年轻一代加入畜牧和饲料工业，并为禽畜业栽培接班人。”
“该活动也获得5家企业加入成为合作伙伴，包括CP5Star、天定家禽食品加工、诚兴有机食品、Selasih Aman和Ayam Wira企业。”
2011年第二届“我的农场”嘉年华会
日期：5-6-2011（星期日）
时间：9.30am至4.30pm
联络：03-55698000
地点：国家科学馆4楼
特别嘉宾：农业与农基工业部副部长蔡智勇
星洲日报／大都会‧2011.05.23
http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/142608?tid=6
2011年5月21日星期六
Largest gathering of supercars in a mall
Largest gathering of supercars in a mall
OVER 100 super cars roared their way into the cavernous courtyard of ‘space u8’ recently, making it the largest single gathering inside a mall in Malaysia.
The Ferraris, Porsches, Lamborghinis, Aston Martins and Maseratis assembled at Shah Alam’s newest mall as a prelude to the 2011 Supercar Charity Challenge, raised funds for orphanages in Negri Sembilan, Malacca and Johor.
“We are thrilled to offer space u8’s 70,000sq ft courtyard as the venue for the charity event and it reflects the mall’s identity as a fun, lifestyle location,” said its chief executive officer Raja Ahmad Nizam Raja Razali.
The mall which is located in the Bukit Jelutong township will also host the inaugural Shah Alam Motor Show from June 23 to 26 which will be open to the public, offering a range of activities for car enthusiasts and families.
“Space u8 is gearing up for our soft launch a little later this year and this is our way of inviting people for a fun sneak preview while contributing to charity as we are also a main sponsor of the Supercar Charity Challenge,” added Raja Ahmad.
~News courtesy of The Star~
OVER 100 super cars roared their way into the cavernous courtyard of ‘space u8’ recently, making it the largest single gathering inside a mall in Malaysia.
The Ferraris, Porsches, Lamborghinis, Aston Martins and Maseratis assembled at Shah Alam’s newest mall as a prelude to the 2011 Supercar Charity Challenge, raised funds for orphanages in Negri Sembilan, Malacca and Johor.
“We are thrilled to offer space u8’s 70,000sq ft courtyard as the venue for the charity event and it reflects the mall’s identity as a fun, lifestyle location,” said its chief executive officer Raja Ahmad Nizam Raja Razali.
The mall which is located in the Bukit Jelutong township will also host the inaugural Shah Alam Motor Show from June 23 to 26 which will be open to the public, offering a range of activities for car enthusiasts and families.
“Space u8 is gearing up for our soft launch a little later this year and this is our way of inviting people for a fun sneak preview while contributing to charity as we are also a main sponsor of the Supercar Charity Challenge,” added Raja Ahmad.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Landscape paintings
Landscape paintings
THE Han’s Art Gallery is having an art exhibition featuring Chong Buck Tee’s Chinese landscape paintings. The exhibition runs until May 29 at L320, 3rd Floor, Amcorp Mall, 18, Persiaran Barat, Petaling Jaya. The gallery is open from 11am to 7pm. The gallery is closed on Mondays. For details, call 03-7954 0805.
~Info courtesy of The Star~
THE Han’s Art Gallery is having an art exhibition featuring Chong Buck Tee’s Chinese landscape paintings. The exhibition runs until May 29 at L320, 3rd Floor, Amcorp Mall, 18, Persiaran Barat, Petaling Jaya. The gallery is open from 11am to 7pm. The gallery is closed on Mondays. For details, call 03-7954 0805.
~Info courtesy of The Star~
Art exhibition
Art exhibition
THE NN Gallery in Ampang is holding an exhibition entitled ‘Inspiration 2011’, which showcases Akademi Inspire’s first fine art exhibition from now until May 25. The works, from different mediums, are products of various students from the academy. Collectors can find various styles from abstract to semi-abtract. For details, call 03-4270 6588.
~Info courtesy of The Star~
THE NN Gallery in Ampang is holding an exhibition entitled ‘Inspiration 2011’, which showcases Akademi Inspire’s first fine art exhibition from now until May 25. The works, from different mediums, are products of various students from the academy. Collectors can find various styles from abstract to semi-abtract. For details, call 03-4270 6588.
~Info courtesy of The Star~
Musical magic after dark
Musical magic after dark
AFTER a long hard day at work, there are few things better than kicking up your heels, relaxing with a long, cold drink and enjoying the sweet sounds of music, especially if it happens to be played live.
ALEXIS BISTRO AMPANG
Lot 10 & 11, Great Eastern Mall, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-4260 2288
If you’re ever tired of Top 40 hits or old school rock’n’roll, then Alexis is probably the best place to check out. Jazz takes centre stage here, but only on Friday and Saturday.
LAILA’S CAFE LOUNGE
B-7-1, Block B, Plaza Kelana Jaya, Jln SS7/13A, PJ.
Tel: 03-7877 6787
Laila’s is a great place to kick back and relax and the best part is there’s something special going on here almost every week. Great music to be had here with a selection of guest artistes lined up. Sunday nights are particularly memorable with some great relaxed vibes.
OVO LIVE BISTRO
Terrace Level, Up Town 2, No 2, Jln SS21/37, Damansara Uptown.
Tel: 03-7725 2288
Ovo is the latest addition to the bustling nightlife industry and promises a touch of something different for a night out. It’s not just a nightspot but a full-fledged restaurant as well, with a wide selection of various cuisines to pick from. There’s a great line-up of music to choose from next week.
Mon: Cool Gang
Tues: Touch Mahal
Wed: E6
Sun: Talent experiment
RAINFOREST SPORTS BAR
C4.07, Lvl 4, Pavilion KL, Jln Bukit Bintang, KL
Tel: 03-2163 0163
Looking for a place to chill out in the heart of the city? Well, the Rainforest is a good bet as it is right in the heart of the Bukit Bintang area. Now, there is more on offer with a mix of live music thrown in to the mix.
Thurs: Mark Renesh
Fri: Victor & Mark Renesh
Sat: Artstream
CHILLOUT BISTRO & RESTAURANT
G31, Ground Floor, Subang Parade, Subang.
Tel: 03-5635 5508
Another great addition for those in the Subang area. A great selection of food complements the nightly entertainment which ranges from bands to a deejay spinning some great grooves. Currently, local legend Bala hits the stage here on Wednesday nights and there is a lot more to offer with live music almost every day.
Mon: Ice, Vishnu & Mizan
Tues: Bongga Bongga
Wed: Allan G Trio
Thurs: Bongga Bongga
Fri & Sat: Freedom
LA RAMBLA
B-0-15, Megan Avenue 2, 12, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, KL
Tel: 03-2161 3010
For some great music in the heart of the city, be sure to drop by La Rambla, which also serves up some great food to go with the after-dark vibes. Right now, the outlet boasts a good collection of musicians.
Monday: Clifford Jay & Jason Noah
Tues: Charles Barnabas & Alya
Wed: Mizan:
Thurs: Vishnu
Fri: Alphabeat
Sat: Ashik
ARTISTA RESTAURANT & BAR
G-13, Tropicana City Mall, 3, Jln SS20/27, PJ
Tel: 03-7710 6585
PJ’s newest mall also boasts one of PJ’s newest pubs that features live music. Pretty cool place to kick back and relax to the sounds of some great acts.
MANDOLIN
C5-1 & C6-1, Plaza Glomac, Jalan SS7/19, Kelana Jaya, PJ.
New kid on the block Mandolin recently opened its doors, offering another outlet for live music fans in Petaling Jaya. So far, some great acts like The Union and Big Game have already taken the stage here. Music will be on offer seven nights a week at Mandolin so watch this space to find out more about who’s going to be taking the mic at the outlet.
Mon: Big Game with Mary Jackson
Tues: Alphabeat
Wed: Small Stones
Thurs: Strollers 2
Fri: The Union
Sat: Five & Dime
Sun: Touch Mahal
ONLINE
32, Jalan SS20/10, Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya.
Tel: 03-7728 0532
It has been 21 years but the boys at Online show no signs of slowing down so be ready for a blast. Friendly owners and a friendly crowd all add up to a great night out when you party at Online.
Mon: Shahrin Band Trio
Tues: Muzza & Din
Wed: Vishnu
Thurs: Mizan
Fri: David Mark
Sat: The Corn Cake Kings: Julian Mokhtar & Aznan Aziz
Sun: Crow
CJ’S BISTRO
D 37-01, Dataran 3 Two Square, Jln 19/1, PJ.
Tel: 012-306 1769 (CJ)
It’s back but with a slightly different name. Ceejay’s used to be one of the better spots in town to check out some live music and the new outlet doesn’t disappoint. Expect some great bands to hit the stage. Still a hotspot for some great partying with great bands and some good stuff from the kitchen. Sunday nights are extra special with Clinton and the Revolution throwing open the floor for anyone to come in and jam with the band.
Tues: Quiz Night followed by Mizan
Wed: Artstream with Suresh
Thurs:Alleycats
Fri: Malaysian Requlars
Sat: Hydra
Sat: Revolution
BACKYARD PUB & GRILL
26/28, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-6201 0318
Mention Backyard and live music will definitely be one of the first things to come to mind. That and, of course, a good selection of food and a great venue to catch up on some live sports on the tube. Next Tues (May 24) there’s something special brewing with Peter Dickson performing on stage.
Tues: Artstream
Wed: Bongga Bongga
Thurs: Albert, Badar, Azmi, Aj & Russell
Fri: Blister
Sat: Big Band
Sun: Raymond Chia
THE REEF
78, Jln Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Still going strong with hefty doses of music, good drinks to help wash them down, and, of course, some great food from the kitchen. As an extra treat, Five & Dime performs every third Thursday of the month.
Tues: Ashik
Wed: Roland Choi
Thurs: The Union
Fri: Revolution
SPARX
29, Jalan Bukit 11/2, PJ
Tel: 03-7954 2490
New kid on the block Sparx is housed in a familiar venue. However, it’s an entirely different team at the outlet so there have been some changes to the bands playing here.
Mon: In Fuzion
Tues: Sons of Adam
Wed: Heavy Machine
Thurs: D ‘All Frenz
Fri: Alleycats
Sat: Chemistry
Sun: Cool Gang
HARD ROCK CAFE
Ground Floor, Wisma Concorde, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL
Tel: 03-2715 5555
Hard Rock Cafe has always lived up to its reputation of serving up some great music and next week will be no different. Legendary local band May will be reuniting for a special performance on May 29 in conjunction with the bands 25th anniversary. Cover charge is RM50.
OL’SKOOL BISTRO
Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya.
Seven nights of live music? Who could ask for more, especially since this place caters to the retro crowd with bands playing some of the best sounds from the 60s, 70s, 80s and even the 90s. Bands like The Stroller’s 2, Heavy Machine and Broken Pieces have all played here and do come back for regular repeat appearances.
Mon: Vernon & Fats
Tues: Broken Pieces
Wed: The Wow Factor
Thurs: Os Pombos
Fri: Zarsadias Brothers
Sat: Heavy Machine
Sun: Small Stones
CAFE SPORTIVO
346, Jalan S2 B8, Uptown Avenue, Seremban 2
Tel: 06-601 5559
Get a dose of some great music down south with the latest nightspot to hit Seremban. A decent group of musicians regularly hit the stage at this sports bar so the next time you’re in Seremban, check them out. You can also keep up with them on Facebook by searching for Cafe Sportivo Seremban.
Mon: Sherman Tan
Tues: Mary Jackson & Raymond Chia
Wed: Zarsadias Brothers
Thurs: Nature Ground
Fri: HypnoRush
Sat: Adagietto
MONKEY BAR
Level 10, Legend Hotel KL, The Mall, Jalan Putra, KL
Tel: 03-4042 9888 ext 1027
The Monkey Bar has a long pedigree and has been in the business for quite some time. A laid-back chill out venue for some great fun. Currently, Revive perform here every night, except on Sundays.
WAIKIKI BAR
First Floor,
Kelab Syabas, Lorong Sultan, PJ.
This place is a Petaling Jaya institution and would be a familiar name to many. Every Sunday, join in for a great jam session with some of the scene’s veteran acts with Five and Dime taking the stage from 10pm.
Mon: Hydra
Tues: Acoustica
Wed: Acoustic Foreplay
Thurs: Juanophobia
Fri: Bala
Sat: Acoustica
Sun: Jam Sessions with Five and Dime
～News courtesy of The Star～
AFTER a long hard day at work, there are few things better than kicking up your heels, relaxing with a long, cold drink and enjoying the sweet sounds of music, especially if it happens to be played live.
ALEXIS BISTRO AMPANG
Lot 10 & 11, Great Eastern Mall, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-4260 2288
If you’re ever tired of Top 40 hits or old school rock’n’roll, then Alexis is probably the best place to check out. Jazz takes centre stage here, but only on Friday and Saturday.
LAILA’S CAFE LOUNGE
B-7-1, Block B, Plaza Kelana Jaya, Jln SS7/13A, PJ.
Tel: 03-7877 6787
Laila’s is a great place to kick back and relax and the best part is there’s something special going on here almost every week. Great music to be had here with a selection of guest artistes lined up. Sunday nights are particularly memorable with some great relaxed vibes.
OVO LIVE BISTRO
Terrace Level, Up Town 2, No 2, Jln SS21/37, Damansara Uptown.
Tel: 03-7725 2288
Ovo is the latest addition to the bustling nightlife industry and promises a touch of something different for a night out. It’s not just a nightspot but a full-fledged restaurant as well, with a wide selection of various cuisines to pick from. There’s a great line-up of music to choose from next week.
Mon: Cool Gang
Tues: Touch Mahal
Wed: E6
Sun: Talent experiment
RAINFOREST SPORTS BAR
C4.07, Lvl 4, Pavilion KL, Jln Bukit Bintang, KL
Tel: 03-2163 0163
Looking for a place to chill out in the heart of the city? Well, the Rainforest is a good bet as it is right in the heart of the Bukit Bintang area. Now, there is more on offer with a mix of live music thrown in to the mix.
Thurs: Mark Renesh
Fri: Victor & Mark Renesh
Sat: Artstream
CHILLOUT BISTRO & RESTAURANT
G31, Ground Floor, Subang Parade, Subang.
Tel: 03-5635 5508
Another great addition for those in the Subang area. A great selection of food complements the nightly entertainment which ranges from bands to a deejay spinning some great grooves. Currently, local legend Bala hits the stage here on Wednesday nights and there is a lot more to offer with live music almost every day.
Mon: Ice, Vishnu & Mizan
Tues: Bongga Bongga
Wed: Allan G Trio
Thurs: Bongga Bongga
Fri & Sat: Freedom
LA RAMBLA
B-0-15, Megan Avenue 2, 12, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, KL
Tel: 03-2161 3010
For some great music in the heart of the city, be sure to drop by La Rambla, which also serves up some great food to go with the after-dark vibes. Right now, the outlet boasts a good collection of musicians.
Monday: Clifford Jay & Jason Noah
Tues: Charles Barnabas & Alya
Wed: Mizan:
Thurs: Vishnu
Fri: Alphabeat
Sat: Ashik
ARTISTA RESTAURANT & BAR
G-13, Tropicana City Mall, 3, Jln SS20/27, PJ
Tel: 03-7710 6585
PJ’s newest mall also boasts one of PJ’s newest pubs that features live music. Pretty cool place to kick back and relax to the sounds of some great acts.
MANDOLIN
C5-1 & C6-1, Plaza Glomac, Jalan SS7/19, Kelana Jaya, PJ.
New kid on the block Mandolin recently opened its doors, offering another outlet for live music fans in Petaling Jaya. So far, some great acts like The Union and Big Game have already taken the stage here. Music will be on offer seven nights a week at Mandolin so watch this space to find out more about who’s going to be taking the mic at the outlet.
Mon: Big Game with Mary Jackson
Tues: Alphabeat
Wed: Small Stones
Thurs: Strollers 2
Fri: The Union
Sat: Five & Dime
Sun: Touch Mahal
ONLINE
32, Jalan SS20/10, Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya.
Tel: 03-7728 0532
It has been 21 years but the boys at Online show no signs of slowing down so be ready for a blast. Friendly owners and a friendly crowd all add up to a great night out when you party at Online.
Mon: Shahrin Band Trio
Tues: Muzza & Din
Wed: Vishnu
Thurs: Mizan
Fri: David Mark
Sat: The Corn Cake Kings: Julian Mokhtar & Aznan Aziz
Sun: Crow
CJ’S BISTRO
D 37-01, Dataran 3 Two Square, Jln 19/1, PJ.
Tel: 012-306 1769 (CJ)
It’s back but with a slightly different name. Ceejay’s used to be one of the better spots in town to check out some live music and the new outlet doesn’t disappoint. Expect some great bands to hit the stage. Still a hotspot for some great partying with great bands and some good stuff from the kitchen. Sunday nights are extra special with Clinton and the Revolution throwing open the floor for anyone to come in and jam with the band.
Tues: Quiz Night followed by Mizan
Wed: Artstream with Suresh
Thurs:Alleycats
Fri: Malaysian Requlars
Sat: Hydra
Sat: Revolution
BACKYARD PUB & GRILL
26/28, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-6201 0318
Mention Backyard and live music will definitely be one of the first things to come to mind. That and, of course, a good selection of food and a great venue to catch up on some live sports on the tube. Next Tues (May 24) there’s something special brewing with Peter Dickson performing on stage.
Tues: Artstream
Wed: Bongga Bongga
Thurs: Albert, Badar, Azmi, Aj & Russell
Fri: Blister
Sat: Big Band
Sun: Raymond Chia
THE REEF
78, Jln Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Still going strong with hefty doses of music, good drinks to help wash them down, and, of course, some great food from the kitchen. As an extra treat, Five & Dime performs every third Thursday of the month.
Tues: Ashik
Wed: Roland Choi
Thurs: The Union
Fri: Revolution
SPARX
29, Jalan Bukit 11/2, PJ
Tel: 03-7954 2490
New kid on the block Sparx is housed in a familiar venue. However, it’s an entirely different team at the outlet so there have been some changes to the bands playing here.
Mon: In Fuzion
Tues: Sons of Adam
Wed: Heavy Machine
Thurs: D ‘All Frenz
Fri: Alleycats
Sat: Chemistry
Sun: Cool Gang
HARD ROCK CAFE
Ground Floor, Wisma Concorde, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL
Tel: 03-2715 5555
Hard Rock Cafe has always lived up to its reputation of serving up some great music and next week will be no different. Legendary local band May will be reuniting for a special performance on May 29 in conjunction with the bands 25th anniversary. Cover charge is RM50.
OL’SKOOL BISTRO
Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya.
Seven nights of live music? Who could ask for more, especially since this place caters to the retro crowd with bands playing some of the best sounds from the 60s, 70s, 80s and even the 90s. Bands like The Stroller’s 2, Heavy Machine and Broken Pieces have all played here and do come back for regular repeat appearances.
Mon: Vernon & Fats
Tues: Broken Pieces
Wed: The Wow Factor
Thurs: Os Pombos
Fri: Zarsadias Brothers
Sat: Heavy Machine
Sun: Small Stones
CAFE SPORTIVO
346, Jalan S2 B8, Uptown Avenue, Seremban 2
Tel: 06-601 5559
Get a dose of some great music down south with the latest nightspot to hit Seremban. A decent group of musicians regularly hit the stage at this sports bar so the next time you’re in Seremban, check them out. You can also keep up with them on Facebook by searching for Cafe Sportivo Seremban.
Mon: Sherman Tan
Tues: Mary Jackson & Raymond Chia
Wed: Zarsadias Brothers
Thurs: Nature Ground
Fri: HypnoRush
Sat: Adagietto
MONKEY BAR
Level 10, Legend Hotel KL, The Mall, Jalan Putra, KL
Tel: 03-4042 9888 ext 1027
The Monkey Bar has a long pedigree and has been in the business for quite some time. A laid-back chill out venue for some great fun. Currently, Revive perform here every night, except on Sundays.
WAIKIKI BAR
First Floor,
Kelab Syabas, Lorong Sultan, PJ.
This place is a Petaling Jaya institution and would be a familiar name to many. Every Sunday, join in for a great jam session with some of the scene’s veteran acts with Five and Dime taking the stage from 10pm.
Mon: Hydra
Tues: Acoustica
Wed: Acoustic Foreplay
Thurs: Juanophobia
Fri: Bala
Sat: Acoustica
Sun: Jam Sessions with Five and Dime
～News courtesy of The Star～
2011年5月20日星期五
Thrill of a night out in Bukit Bintang
New outlets add to the thrill of a night out in Bukit Bintang
The touch of downtown central is expanding — time to check out Bukit Bintang with more new outlets to test out.
BEDROOM KL
6th Floor, Pavilion, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL
On the uppermost retail floor in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, with a view of KLCC through huge crystalline windows, is a place where
KL-ites flock to when the sun sets, to lounge, meet, sip, and to be slightly naughty. The place is the Bedroom, where the style is comfortable, chic and never pretentious.
TUESDAYS: MR Fluff and Mixx Tina. Inaugural Choons Award Producer of the year 2009 Mr Fluff also goes by the moniker Recovery.
WEDNESDAYS: The Donn. Don was famed as one of Singapore’s 10 most influential men in Music.
THURSDAYS: Ray Soo, Love International’s founder’s unique and quirky sense of electronic house music has taken him the world over, swerving from minimal to maximal house and techno via the freshest style-defining sounds from a multifaceted landscape of influences from around the world.
FRIDAYS: The Donn. From his appointments as Heineken Music sound advisor to his engagement as music director for the Singapore Fashion Festivals since 2007, Don specializes as a music tastemaker by strength and a driver towards the growth of Singapore’s underground cultivation.
SATURDAYS: Various guests pllaying the latest in electronica.
ELIXIR
37 & 39, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
For those seeking a chic nightspot to hangout, consider this lounge club which opened last year. Boasting a sexy décor that’d be apt for burlesque showcases (but alas, you’ll not find such racy entertainment here), the overall ambience is remarkably more sophisticated. .
THEME NIGHTS
WEDNESDAY: Ladies night — Creme de La Soul with DJ Ash (R&B)
THURSDAY: Ladies night — Seduction (Mambo-J)
FRIDAY: House with DJ Chris Olivia & DJ Rekha.
SATURDAY: House with DJ Chris Olivia & DJ Marco.
LUST
L1-3-5, Office Tower, Jalan Nagasari (opp Istana Hotel), KL
New-kid-on-the-block situated behind Hotel Istana and next to ParkRoyal Serviced Suites on Jalan Nagasari.
FRIDAY: LUST Presents A-Rox. Not content with just satisfying your lust for the highest quality music, we’re adding videos to send your senses into a frenzy. Taking your on this sensory roller coaster are KL’s pioneering DVJs, A-Rox. Meanwhile, Zoo Nite with Xu plays monthly on the last Friday of the month.
SATURDAY: MOVE n GROOVE featuring DJ Leonard T (SG). LUST bi-monthly party Move n Groove welcomes Singapore’s greatest musical export and retro legend DJ Leonard T. The former founding DJ of Zouk’s Velvet Wednesday retro night n Saturday nights takes the helm in LUST for his monthly residency at Move n Groove. Expect a musical roller coaster through the ages!
Entry is Free but tables are limited. For more info:- info@lustkl.com / www.lustkl.com or call +603-2142 0525 / +6016-284 6772
LAVA BAR
19, Jalan Berangan, off Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
MIA rock Friday nights with techno Dirty Dutch, electroclash, indie, 80s New Wave, disco dance, electro and more starting this Friday at this new bar. Guest DJs tonight – DJ Raffy and DJ Shashy. Free Entry. For ENQUIRIES,RESERVATION and TABLE BOOKING, contact Joanne Gale +607-543 9422 / DJ Fareen +6012-204 2791.
REGGAE BAR @ CHANGKAT
31, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
Reggae@Changkat is a departure from the authentic Reggae Themed Bar. The ambience has a modern eclectic twist. A mixture of reggae, ragga, dancehall, R&B, hip hop, retro, soul-tree & house is spun to the pleasures of party goers. The second branch of KL’s legendary Reggae Bar (original on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Chinatown) seems to be cutting a swathe through Bukit Bintang.
ENVIE CLUB LOUNGE
14 & 16 Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
Embodied in a chic French design, Envie boasts two floors of complete club-lounge experience. The 1st floor presents to you the luxuries of a main area, a cocktail bar, a dance area, and a VIP section for those of you who prefer a more private soiree. The Rooftop Garden is an open-air lounge terrace complete with its own bar for those who want to enjoy fresh air and the crisp evening breeze. A retractable roof ensures that your gorgeous ensembles are in no danger from unpredictable KL weather! As for the music:
WEDNESDAY: Revolutions with Dayshavoo and Tareeq. Mid week house night. Admission (with one drinks and after 11.30pm): RM20 (men) / RM10 (ladies).
THURSDAY: Lolita with Rex and Slick Vic. Ladies free entry all night men may RM20 (with onr drink).
FRIDAY goes Jooze with Augie and MC Sashi C Loco. Admission (with one drink): RM40 (men) after midnight. Ladies free entry.
SATURDAY: Tbeatfreaks with Rex and guest DJ. Admission (with one drink): RM40 (men) after 11pm. Tel: +603-2141 7380. e-mail: info@envieclublounge.com
FRANGIPANI RESTAURANT & BAR
25, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
The fine dining institution and upstairs bar club continues to be a strong attraction, featuring house music.
FRIDAY with DJ Sito and all things house with that seminal dab of Latin-tinged music flavours.
SATURDAY goes Straight Up with Tim Coates and friends with new tunes, grooving basslines and jackin’ rhythms in the realm of house music!
Tel: +603-2141 4300. e-mail: reservations@frangipani.com.my
TWENTYONE KITCHEN & BAR
21, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
Open seven days a week from noon onwards but from Wed to Sat it’s Lushouse with different house vibes and a rotation of guest Djs each night. Tel: +603-2142 0021/fax: +603-2141 0121. E-mail: info@twentyone.com.my Also check out the branch/outlet in Bangsar.
THE SOCIAL CHANGKAT
22, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
From the Social Bangsar to the Bukit Bintang branch, attracting a strong clientele. +603-2142 8260/fax: +603-2282 2260.
UPPER DKYM @ 2nd FLR DAIKANYAMA BAR & RESTAURANT
42, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
Ninja Nites at Daikanyama continues on Saturdays. Tomorrow sees DJs An, Madrush & Monsieur Atom. hotline +6012-971 0058; Outlet +603-2141 0323.
PALATE PALETTE
21, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL
An eclectic home for music, art, food, lounge and all sorts, open Tuesday to Sunday from noon onwards. Malaysia’s only psychedelic trance collective, EPIC TRIBE, host their parties here.
Call +603-2142 2148 or email su-ann@palatepalette.com / hello@palatepalette.com
OSCAR @ ISTANA HOTEL
West Wing, 1B Level, 73, Jalan Raja Chulan, KL
“Sexi Saturday “ : Dress to Impress .. Experience the Power Of Commercial Set with resident DJ Rommy and guest DJ Jaz turning up the bass line till the wee hours. No cover charge.
ROOTZ
Rooftop Lot 10 Shopping Centre, 50, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL
With a capacity for over 400 people with two VIP Rooms, a main VIP floor, spacious dance floor and with one of the largest selections of champagne KL has to offer there is bound to be something for everybody. For table bookings please email info@rootz.com.my
Parking is available throughout Lot 10 shopping centre with valet service available at the Bon Ton entrance (off Jln Sultan Ismail). Access to the Rooftop is via the lifts situated at the Annexe Block, via the lifts from the Main shopping centre entrance at Dome or from the escalators on level 6 and 7 of the carpark.
LA BOMBA LATIN DANCE CLUB
Starhill Gallery, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL
Located in the heart of the city for the hip and chic. Calling all Latin music lovers and dancers. Spinning the hottest Latin tracks is Venezuelan born DJ Martin Reyes. Every Friday from 9pm listen to the exotic and pumping beats of salsa, bachata and Reggaeton. Every Saturday is Mambo Africando and La Bomba plays host to the invigorating beats of World Music, Top 40s hits, Latin music, Afro-Cuban music and Afro house. Every Wednesdays La Bomba has free salsa classes for all those who want an introduction to this sexy Latin American dance. Call or sms +6017-302 7031 for reservations or information or visit www.labombakl.com
~News courtesy of The Star~
The touch of downtown central is expanding — time to check out Bukit Bintang with more new outlets to test out.
BEDROOM KL
6th Floor, Pavilion, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL
On the uppermost retail floor in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, with a view of KLCC through huge crystalline windows, is a place where
KL-ites flock to when the sun sets, to lounge, meet, sip, and to be slightly naughty. The place is the Bedroom, where the style is comfortable, chic and never pretentious.
TUESDAYS: MR Fluff and Mixx Tina. Inaugural Choons Award Producer of the year 2009 Mr Fluff also goes by the moniker Recovery.
WEDNESDAYS: The Donn. Don was famed as one of Singapore’s 10 most influential men in Music.
THURSDAYS: Ray Soo, Love International’s founder’s unique and quirky sense of electronic house music has taken him the world over, swerving from minimal to maximal house and techno via the freshest style-defining sounds from a multifaceted landscape of influences from around the world.
FRIDAYS: The Donn. From his appointments as Heineken Music sound advisor to his engagement as music director for the Singapore Fashion Festivals since 2007, Don specializes as a music tastemaker by strength and a driver towards the growth of Singapore’s underground cultivation.
SATURDAYS: Various guests pllaying the latest in electronica.
ELIXIR
37 & 39, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
For those seeking a chic nightspot to hangout, consider this lounge club which opened last year. Boasting a sexy décor that’d be apt for burlesque showcases (but alas, you’ll not find such racy entertainment here), the overall ambience is remarkably more sophisticated. .
THEME NIGHTS
WEDNESDAY: Ladies night — Creme de La Soul with DJ Ash (R&B)
THURSDAY: Ladies night — Seduction (Mambo-J)
FRIDAY: House with DJ Chris Olivia & DJ Rekha.
SATURDAY: House with DJ Chris Olivia & DJ Marco.
LUST
L1-3-5, Office Tower, Jalan Nagasari (opp Istana Hotel), KL
New-kid-on-the-block situated behind Hotel Istana and next to ParkRoyal Serviced Suites on Jalan Nagasari.
FRIDAY: LUST Presents A-Rox. Not content with just satisfying your lust for the highest quality music, we’re adding videos to send your senses into a frenzy. Taking your on this sensory roller coaster are KL’s pioneering DVJs, A-Rox. Meanwhile, Zoo Nite with Xu plays monthly on the last Friday of the month.
SATURDAY: MOVE n GROOVE featuring DJ Leonard T (SG). LUST bi-monthly party Move n Groove welcomes Singapore’s greatest musical export and retro legend DJ Leonard T. The former founding DJ of Zouk’s Velvet Wednesday retro night n Saturday nights takes the helm in LUST for his monthly residency at Move n Groove. Expect a musical roller coaster through the ages!
Entry is Free but tables are limited. For more info:- info@lustkl.com / www.lustkl.com or call +603-2142 0525 / +6016-284 6772
LAVA BAR
19, Jalan Berangan, off Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
MIA rock Friday nights with techno Dirty Dutch, electroclash, indie, 80s New Wave, disco dance, electro and more starting this Friday at this new bar. Guest DJs tonight – DJ Raffy and DJ Shashy. Free Entry. For ENQUIRIES,RESERVATION and TABLE BOOKING, contact Joanne Gale +607-543 9422 / DJ Fareen +6012-204 2791.
REGGAE BAR @ CHANGKAT
31, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
Reggae@Changkat is a departure from the authentic Reggae Themed Bar. The ambience has a modern eclectic twist. A mixture of reggae, ragga, dancehall, R&B, hip hop, retro, soul-tree & house is spun to the pleasures of party goers. The second branch of KL’s legendary Reggae Bar (original on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Chinatown) seems to be cutting a swathe through Bukit Bintang.
ENVIE CLUB LOUNGE
14 & 16 Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
Embodied in a chic French design, Envie boasts two floors of complete club-lounge experience. The 1st floor presents to you the luxuries of a main area, a cocktail bar, a dance area, and a VIP section for those of you who prefer a more private soiree. The Rooftop Garden is an open-air lounge terrace complete with its own bar for those who want to enjoy fresh air and the crisp evening breeze. A retractable roof ensures that your gorgeous ensembles are in no danger from unpredictable KL weather! As for the music:
WEDNESDAY: Revolutions with Dayshavoo and Tareeq. Mid week house night. Admission (with one drinks and after 11.30pm): RM20 (men) / RM10 (ladies).
THURSDAY: Lolita with Rex and Slick Vic. Ladies free entry all night men may RM20 (with onr drink).
FRIDAY goes Jooze with Augie and MC Sashi C Loco. Admission (with one drink): RM40 (men) after midnight. Ladies free entry.
SATURDAY: Tbeatfreaks with Rex and guest DJ. Admission (with one drink): RM40 (men) after 11pm. Tel: +603-2141 7380. e-mail: info@envieclublounge.com
FRANGIPANI RESTAURANT & BAR
25, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
The fine dining institution and upstairs bar club continues to be a strong attraction, featuring house music.
FRIDAY with DJ Sito and all things house with that seminal dab of Latin-tinged music flavours.
SATURDAY goes Straight Up with Tim Coates and friends with new tunes, grooving basslines and jackin’ rhythms in the realm of house music!
Tel: +603-2141 4300. e-mail: reservations@frangipani.com.my
TWENTYONE KITCHEN & BAR
21, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
Open seven days a week from noon onwards but from Wed to Sat it’s Lushouse with different house vibes and a rotation of guest Djs each night. Tel: +603-2142 0021/fax: +603-2141 0121. E-mail: info@twentyone.com.my Also check out the branch/outlet in Bangsar.
THE SOCIAL CHANGKAT
22, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
From the Social Bangsar to the Bukit Bintang branch, attracting a strong clientele. +603-2142 8260/fax: +603-2282 2260.
UPPER DKYM @ 2nd FLR DAIKANYAMA BAR & RESTAURANT
42, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
Ninja Nites at Daikanyama continues on Saturdays. Tomorrow sees DJs An, Madrush & Monsieur Atom. hotline +6012-971 0058; Outlet +603-2141 0323.
PALATE PALETTE
21, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL
An eclectic home for music, art, food, lounge and all sorts, open Tuesday to Sunday from noon onwards. Malaysia’s only psychedelic trance collective, EPIC TRIBE, host their parties here.
Call +603-2142 2148 or email su-ann@palatepalette.com / hello@palatepalette.com
OSCAR @ ISTANA HOTEL
West Wing, 1B Level, 73, Jalan Raja Chulan, KL
“Sexi Saturday “ : Dress to Impress .. Experience the Power Of Commercial Set with resident DJ Rommy and guest DJ Jaz turning up the bass line till the wee hours. No cover charge.
ROOTZ
Rooftop Lot 10 Shopping Centre, 50, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL
With a capacity for over 400 people with two VIP Rooms, a main VIP floor, spacious dance floor and with one of the largest selections of champagne KL has to offer there is bound to be something for everybody. For table bookings please email info@rootz.com.my
Parking is available throughout Lot 10 shopping centre with valet service available at the Bon Ton entrance (off Jln Sultan Ismail). Access to the Rooftop is via the lifts situated at the Annexe Block, via the lifts from the Main shopping centre entrance at Dome or from the escalators on level 6 and 7 of the carpark.
LA BOMBA LATIN DANCE CLUB
Starhill Gallery, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL
Located in the heart of the city for the hip and chic. Calling all Latin music lovers and dancers. Spinning the hottest Latin tracks is Venezuelan born DJ Martin Reyes. Every Friday from 9pm listen to the exotic and pumping beats of salsa, bachata and Reggaeton. Every Saturday is Mambo Africando and La Bomba plays host to the invigorating beats of World Music, Top 40s hits, Latin music, Afro-Cuban music and Afro house. Every Wednesdays La Bomba has free salsa classes for all those who want an introduction to this sexy Latin American dance. Call or sms +6017-302 7031 for reservations or information or visit www.labombakl.com
~News courtesy of The Star~
报章宣传后人潮增加‧1令吉游布城受欢迎
报章宣传后人潮增加‧1令吉游布城受欢迎
在百物涨价的这个年代，1令吉【RM】仿佛不再实用，连要吃一包国民美食椰浆饭也可能不够。但若我们告诉你，你只需付出1令吉，就可以搭乘巴士两小时，并在专人解说下游览布城【Putrajaya】景点，你又会否相信这超值的优惠呢！
这项由布城机构推出的1令吉游布城，是布城机构为推广布城景点而进行的活动。 1令吉的车资只是象征性收费，但却能让国内外游客在专业导游的带领下，在两小时内领略布城建筑的美丽之处。
每班巴士增至40人
据了解，布城机构是在4年前推出每个星期六和星期日载游客逛布城的活动，但因过去都缺乏宣传，所以乏人问津，惟经去年重整和今年通过报章的宣传后，人潮从原本每班巴士15至20人增加至40人，也象征有关活动受到游客欢迎。
《大都会》记者也在周六上午搭乘有关巴士，发现巴士内的游客以本地人居多，而且多数是看了报章报导后慕名前来，至于外国游客则是在本地朋友介绍或在布城中环车站（Putrajaya Sentral）发现相关柜台后，现场报名参加。
在约两小时的行程中，游客们经过布城回教堂、首相署、布城回教堂、布城国际会议中心、农业遗产公园、植物园、首相官邸和斯里宏愿大桥等等。
4景点让游客下车拍照
不过，巴士只会在其中4个景点让游客下车拍照。分别是首相署、布城回教堂、首相官邸和斯里宏愿大桥。
每当经过这些景点时，担任导游的莫哈末沙烈都会详细解说有关建筑物的建筑物特色，让游客们进一步可以更进一步了解布城的点滴。而游客也不忘把握机会拍下照片和在这些建筑物前留下自己的倩影。
建议聘中文讲解员
参与1令吉游布城的国内外游客对此活动举手叫好，并纷纷表示会把有关活动推介给亲友们，要他们一起感受布城之美。
也有受访者认为，虽然导游的详细解说很吸引人，但由于导游全程使用英文，偶尔穿插国语，这对不谙英文和国语的外国游客造成不便。
因此，他们建议布城机构至少在巴士上增设一个中文讲解员，或仿效吉隆坡Hop On Hop Off导览巴士在每个座位上准备翻译机，让游客可以选择自己想要的语言来聆听相关的解说。
介绍给韩国的朋友
朴性熹（23岁，韩国大使馆内勤人员）
“我从韩国来马工作两个月，对马来西亚还不太熟悉，因此同事推荐我参与1令吉游布城活动，以加深对马来西亚的认识。
我觉得这个团很特别，只要花少少的钱就可以知道很多关于布城景点的故事，当然我也很感谢介绍此团给我的同事。
以后若有机会，我也会把这个团介绍给从韩国来马的朋友，让他们和我一样受惠。 ”
带家人参加推给亲友
郑德君（37岁，商人）
“我是透过报章的报导知道1令吉游布城的活动，加上孩子昨天才结束考试，于是今早就带着妻儿从柔佛北上来布城参与此团。
虽然我偶尔有到布城政府部门办公，但毕竟还是对布城不熟，而这趟行程让我和家人更深入了解布城的景点和其设计的意义。
我孩子对这次的行程好像也很满意，我本人也很喜欢，并会把这次的行程推荐给亲友，让他们一起游览布城景点，对大马行政中心认识多一点点。 ”
导游讲解仔细
游客听得入神
林启文（35岁，工程师）
“我是背包客，途径布城中环中心搭乘机场快铁时，发现了1令吉游布城这新玩意。整个行程下来，我觉得导游的讲解很好，讲得很仔细，让我们听得津津有味，也加深了对布城的认识。
不过，我觉得当局应顾虑到不是所有游客都会英文，应考虑增设其他语言讲解，让游客可以更享受这样的知性之旅。
我觉得1令吉游布城这概念是很经济又实惠的推广旅游方式，因为若我们要坐德士游览布城的费用不菲，而现在只需区区1令吉就可以游览布城，实在很值得和划算。
据我了解，新加坡机场也有为转机和时间上允许的游客提供免费市区观光团，虽然有关观光团不允许游客下车拍照，但对游客来说，这样既不会浪费时间，也可以增加对该城市的认识。 ”
很喜欢巴士游布城方式
米顺（27岁，阿尔及利亚）
“我和太太是在搭乘轻快铁时听到1令吉游布城的活动，我们在亲自体验后，很喜欢这样的方式游览布城，并将向我们的亲友介绍此团。
这是我们首次踏足马来西亚，没想到就有机会体验到这样经济又实惠的旅游配套，我们觉得导游的解说很详细，两小时的行程下来，就好象已经认识了布城一样。 ”
星洲日报／大都会‧2011.05.19
http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/142056?tid=6
在百物涨价的这个年代，1令吉【RM】仿佛不再实用，连要吃一包国民美食椰浆饭也可能不够。但若我们告诉你，你只需付出1令吉，就可以搭乘巴士两小时，并在专人解说下游览布城【Putrajaya】景点，你又会否相信这超值的优惠呢！这项由布城机构推出的1令吉游布城，是布城机构为推广布城景点而进行的活动。 1令吉的车资只是象征性收费，但却能让国内外游客在专业导游的带领下，在两小时内领略布城建筑的美丽之处。
每班巴士增至40人
据了解，布城机构是在4年前推出每个星期六和星期日载游客逛布城的活动，但因过去都缺乏宣传，所以乏人问津，惟经去年重整和今年通过报章的宣传后，人潮从原本每班巴士15至20人增加至40人，也象征有关活动受到游客欢迎。
《大都会》记者也在周六上午搭乘有关巴士，发现巴士内的游客以本地人居多，而且多数是看了报章报导后慕名前来，至于外国游客则是在本地朋友介绍或在布城中环车站（Putrajaya Sentral）发现相关柜台后，现场报名参加。
在约两小时的行程中，游客们经过布城回教堂、首相署、布城回教堂、布城国际会议中心、农业遗产公园、植物园、首相官邸和斯里宏愿大桥等等。
4景点让游客下车拍照
不过，巴士只会在其中4个景点让游客下车拍照。分别是首相署、布城回教堂、首相官邸和斯里宏愿大桥。
每当经过这些景点时，担任导游的莫哈末沙烈都会详细解说有关建筑物的建筑物特色，让游客们进一步可以更进一步了解布城的点滴。而游客也不忘把握机会拍下照片和在这些建筑物前留下自己的倩影。
建议聘中文讲解员
参与1令吉游布城的国内外游客对此活动举手叫好，并纷纷表示会把有关活动推介给亲友们，要他们一起感受布城之美。
也有受访者认为，虽然导游的详细解说很吸引人，但由于导游全程使用英文，偶尔穿插国语，这对不谙英文和国语的外国游客造成不便。
因此，他们建议布城机构至少在巴士上增设一个中文讲解员，或仿效吉隆坡Hop On Hop Off导览巴士在每个座位上准备翻译机，让游客可以选择自己想要的语言来聆听相关的解说。
介绍给韩国的朋友
朴性熹（23岁，韩国大使馆内勤人员）
“我从韩国来马工作两个月，对马来西亚还不太熟悉，因此同事推荐我参与1令吉游布城活动，以加深对马来西亚的认识。
我觉得这个团很特别，只要花少少的钱就可以知道很多关于布城景点的故事，当然我也很感谢介绍此团给我的同事。
以后若有机会，我也会把这个团介绍给从韩国来马的朋友，让他们和我一样受惠。 ”
带家人参加推给亲友
郑德君（37岁，商人）
“我是透过报章的报导知道1令吉游布城的活动，加上孩子昨天才结束考试，于是今早就带着妻儿从柔佛北上来布城参与此团。
虽然我偶尔有到布城政府部门办公，但毕竟还是对布城不熟，而这趟行程让我和家人更深入了解布城的景点和其设计的意义。
我孩子对这次的行程好像也很满意，我本人也很喜欢，并会把这次的行程推荐给亲友，让他们一起游览布城景点，对大马行政中心认识多一点点。 ”
导游讲解仔细
游客听得入神
林启文（35岁，工程师）
“我是背包客，途径布城中环中心搭乘机场快铁时，发现了1令吉游布城这新玩意。整个行程下来，我觉得导游的讲解很好，讲得很仔细，让我们听得津津有味，也加深了对布城的认识。
不过，我觉得当局应顾虑到不是所有游客都会英文，应考虑增设其他语言讲解，让游客可以更享受这样的知性之旅。
我觉得1令吉游布城这概念是很经济又实惠的推广旅游方式，因为若我们要坐德士游览布城的费用不菲，而现在只需区区1令吉就可以游览布城，实在很值得和划算。
据我了解，新加坡机场也有为转机和时间上允许的游客提供免费市区观光团，虽然有关观光团不允许游客下车拍照，但对游客来说，这样既不会浪费时间，也可以增加对该城市的认识。 ”
很喜欢巴士游布城方式
米顺（27岁，阿尔及利亚）
“我和太太是在搭乘轻快铁时听到1令吉游布城的活动，我们在亲自体验后，很喜欢这样的方式游览布城，并将向我们的亲友介绍此团。
这是我们首次踏足马来西亚，没想到就有机会体验到这样经济又实惠的旅游配套，我们觉得导游的解说很详细，两小时的行程下来，就好象已经认识了布城一样。 ”
星洲日报／大都会‧2011.05.19
http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/142056?tid=6
风声紧防取缔 怡保黑心猪肉暂停产
风声紧防取缔 怡保黑心猪肉暂停产
消息透露，由于黑心猪肉课题风声紧，被指位于怡保的黑心猪肉大本营已暂时停产，避开执法当局取缔。
要求匿名的消息人士昨早拨电《中国报》，声称知道黑心猪肉的内幕，并指马国猪肉商总会会长吴春水，日前在记者会上指怡保有黑心猪肉大本营，是千真万确的事。
他说，自黑心猪肉课题被揭发后，有关大本营已暂时停产黑心猪肉。
设冷藏库 收集死猪
“据了解，他们现在暂时不敢再屠宰死猪，以避开各界耳目及当局的取缔。”
他也说，根据条例，养猪场内不能屠宰猪只，一些养猪场内却有冷藏库。这是因为有人在养猪场内进行屠宰，并且将死猪冷冻起来。
他透露，很多养猪场都有冷藏库，黑心屠宰场，甚至猪肉食品加工厂每两周会上门收尸一次。
“猪农是把死猪冷藏起来，再等待黑心屠宰场或食品加工厂的人前来收尸。”
他指出，有大型食品加工厂，直接在养猪场内设立冷藏库，专门收集死猪，甚至派工人驻紮农场，以第一时间处理死猪。
~以上新闻转载自OMY~
消息透露，由于黑心猪肉课题风声紧，被指位于怡保的黑心猪肉大本营已暂时停产，避开执法当局取缔。
要求匿名的消息人士昨早拨电《中国报》，声称知道黑心猪肉的内幕，并指马国猪肉商总会会长吴春水，日前在记者会上指怡保有黑心猪肉大本营，是千真万确的事。
他说，自黑心猪肉课题被揭发后，有关大本营已暂时停产黑心猪肉。
设冷藏库 收集死猪
“据了解，他们现在暂时不敢再屠宰死猪，以避开各界耳目及当局的取缔。”
他也说，根据条例，养猪场内不能屠宰猪只，一些养猪场内却有冷藏库。这是因为有人在养猪场内进行屠宰，并且将死猪冷冻起来。
他透露，很多养猪场都有冷藏库，黑心屠宰场，甚至猪肉食品加工厂每两周会上门收尸一次。
“猪农是把死猪冷藏起来，再等待黑心屠宰场或食品加工厂的人前来收尸。”
他指出，有大型食品加工厂，直接在养猪场内设立冷藏库，专门收集死猪，甚至派工人驻紮农场，以第一时间处理死猪。
~以上新闻转载自OMY~
2011年5月18日星期三
不受黑心猪肉影响‧市民照吃新鲜猪肉
不受黑心猪肉影响‧市民照吃新鲜猪肉
消费人在门市猪肉档买的都是新鲜猪肉，所以并不担心会买到黑心猪肉。 （档案照片）（图：星洲日报）
市场爆发“黑心猪肉”事件，怡保还被指是“黑心猪肉”的大本营。
不过，这事件并没有对猪肉的门市生意带来影响，因门市只卖新鲜猪肉，消费人没有因这起风波而减少购买猪肉。
猪肉加工食品料受冲击
受到星洲日报访问的猪肉商皆表示，黑心猪肉风波不会对新鲜猪肉带来影响，不过对猪肉加工食品，将会构成一定程度的冲击。
他们说，6月6日是五月初五端午节，目前是猪肉销量提升的季节；而这起风波并没有影响端午节的猪肉订单。
张鸿财：猪肉供应充足
霹雳畜牧业公会顾问张鸿财指出，目前市面上的新鲜猪肉供应充足，足够应付端午节制作粽子用途的订单。
他说，消费人都以理智心态看待黑心猪肉新闻，他们知道平时在猪肉档购买的猪肉，都是新鲜的猪肉，因此不受黑心猪肉风波影响。
“门市和猪肉档所售卖的，都是新鲜的猪肉，并没有卖冷藏猪肉，因此消费人买得放心，吃得安心。”
卢伙贵：生意影响不大
猪肉商卢伙贵表示，目前市面爆发黑心猪肉风波，消费人心中难免存有芥蒂，不过对门市生意影响不大，因门市都是卖新鲜猪肉。
“平时买惯菜的消费人，在选购猪肉时，会亲眼验证猪肉的新鲜度。黑心猪肉都是经过冷藏，而且肉质不同新鲜猪肉，消费人很容易便分辨出来。”
“我相信黑心猪肉风波，将对生产腊肠和肉干的加工食品带来冲击，并预料会减产。”
【以上新闻转载自星洲日报】
消费人在门市猪肉档买的都是新鲜猪肉，所以并不担心会买到黑心猪肉。 （档案照片）（图：星洲日报）市场爆发“黑心猪肉”事件，怡保还被指是“黑心猪肉”的大本营。
不过，这事件并没有对猪肉的门市生意带来影响，因门市只卖新鲜猪肉，消费人没有因这起风波而减少购买猪肉。
猪肉加工食品料受冲击
受到星洲日报访问的猪肉商皆表示，黑心猪肉风波不会对新鲜猪肉带来影响，不过对猪肉加工食品，将会构成一定程度的冲击。
他们说，6月6日是五月初五端午节，目前是猪肉销量提升的季节；而这起风波并没有影响端午节的猪肉订单。
张鸿财：猪肉供应充足
霹雳畜牧业公会顾问张鸿财指出，目前市面上的新鲜猪肉供应充足，足够应付端午节制作粽子用途的订单。
他说，消费人都以理智心态看待黑心猪肉新闻，他们知道平时在猪肉档购买的猪肉，都是新鲜的猪肉，因此不受黑心猪肉风波影响。
“门市和猪肉档所售卖的，都是新鲜的猪肉，并没有卖冷藏猪肉，因此消费人买得放心，吃得安心。”
卢伙贵：生意影响不大
猪肉商卢伙贵表示，目前市面爆发黑心猪肉风波，消费人心中难免存有芥蒂，不过对门市生意影响不大，因门市都是卖新鲜猪肉。
“平时买惯菜的消费人，在选购猪肉时，会亲眼验证猪肉的新鲜度。黑心猪肉都是经过冷藏，而且肉质不同新鲜猪肉，消费人很容易便分辨出来。”
“我相信黑心猪肉风波，将对生产腊肠和肉干的加工食品带来冲击，并预料会减产。”
【以上新闻转载自星洲日报】
Asia Cup Koi Show
Asia Cup Koi Show
THE 4th Asia Cup Koi Show 2011, will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm at the Martrade Exhibition and Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur. It is organised by Kelab Ikan Koi ZNA Malaysia and admission is free. For details, call 016-2053 211 (Semantha Chia or Dr Rahim).
~Info courtesy of The Star~
THE 4th Asia Cup Koi Show 2011, will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm at the Martrade Exhibition and Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur. It is organised by Kelab Ikan Koi ZNA Malaysia and admission is free. For details, call 016-2053 211 (Semantha Chia or Dr Rahim).
~Info courtesy of The Star~
2011年5月17日星期二
老字號古早味中品美食 鎰記83年好味道
老字号．沉溺古早味中品美食 镒记83年好味道
店里摆设装潢十年如一日，让人仿佛走入时光隧道。
报导：卢婉怡
位于吉隆坡金马律的镒记餐馆，因为其美食及悠久的历史而远近驰名，只要上网输入“镒记”两字，有关镒记的美食介绍多不尽数。
踏入其店铺，墙上两旁也挂满各媒体的专访报导，镒记餐馆的火红程度可见一番。
创立于1928年的镒记餐馆，其创立年份清楚注明在其设计传统的包装盒上，不管是盒子设计或是店里装潢摆设，都散发浓浓怀旧味道，而这股古早味并非老板刻意营造出来，绝对是“原汁原味”。
镒记餐馆创办人李大镒来自中国海南岛，当年来马的第一份工作不是从事饮食业，而是在英殖民政府四州府立法议员的朱嘉炳，早期吉隆坡华社领袖住家工作，扮演类似管家角色。
1928年李大镒在金马律租赁店铺，开设“镒记餐馆”，83年来不曾搬迁及重建，目前传至第三代。
外表看来比实际年龄年青的第二代接班人，李光汉（67岁）指出，在父亲经营的年代，店里还包办酒席及各类大炒。
他说，早期人们举办婚宴非常简单，不像现代人筳请几十桌，店铺楼上足够摆设结婚喜宴。
“以前店铺楼下做门市生意，楼上办喜宴；一家人则住在店后方，从小到大都在这里生活。”
东主精通数语言
能言善道且为人友善的李光汉，长期与客人维持良好关系，采访当天，李光汉一边接受记者访问，一边忙着与客人打招呼，一刻都没能闲下来。
令人惊讶不已的是，李光汉原来还是一名“语言天才”，不仅说得一口流利中英文，遇上印裔客人时，还能以淡米尔文对话。
记者露出惊讶表情时，李光汉笑称，都是环境所迫，为了和客人联系感情，如今可说8种语言，包括广东话、潮州话、马来话、福建话及海南话等。
“太太是潮州人，所以也会说点潮州话。”
美食俘虏客人心
老板亲切赢口碑
镒记餐馆之所以可以经营83年历久不衰，除了因为其美食牢牢抓住客人食胃外，老板亲切、真诚待人处世，也是原因之一。
餐馆许多客人都是几十年的老顾客，有者甚至来到第五代，不管是李光汉或第三代接班人李居仲，都与客人建立起深厚感情。
李居仲指出，父亲李光汉育有3名孩子，本身是唯一一个儿子，自然得接手管理家族生意。
他说，爷爷及父亲多年来秉持真诚待人经营手法，稳固了客户来源，客人来到店里用餐除了填饱肚子，也多了一份感情。
“店里始终保持原状，客人来到这里可以找到昔日回忆。”
但是，这间老店终不敌发展洪流被迫搬迁。
李居仲无奈说，店主打算把店面改为廉价酒店，他们惟有迁至后方店铺，预计明年华人农历新年后搬迁。
他强调，新店会尽量保留原有装潢摆设，几十年的桌椅也会继续使用。
询及会否安装冷气，提供客人更舒适环境，李居仲摇摇头说，“不会！”
他解释，店里食物价格大众化，如果安装冷气，不但电费大幅度调涨，部分客人可能因为环境过于舒服，用餐时间随之“延长”。
“我们不是高档咖啡连锁店，一杯咖啡10多令吉，客人可以点一杯饮料慢慢饮用聊天；我们的咖啡只是几令吉，如果大部分客人都坐着不走，生意无法做下去。”
李居仲续称，大部分客人也体谅他们不安装冷气，有的还赞成他们这么做，否则店里会经常客满，其他人无法用餐。
既然店里不会安装冷气，李居仲说，将从设计方面着手，确保新店空气流动，减少炽热感。
电子工程系毕业
少东甘心传承祖业
毕业于电子工程系的李居仲，国外完成学业后即接手管理镒记餐馆，虽然与本身就读的科系毫无关联，但是为了传承祖业，他并没有怨言。
他说，父母亲在店里辛苦工作多年，才把他们育养长大，他有使命接下餐会管理棒子。
“父亲目前已是半退休，但每天依然来店里帮忙，他忙碌了大半辈子，无法适应空闲日子，所以都会过来帮手。”
李居仲强调，从小都在店里帮忙，自然练得一手烹调好功夫，店里各种食物都难不倒他。
他续称，做每个选择有得就有失，他选择继承祖业，失去的就是与朋友相聚时间。
“店里上午7时30分开始做生意，直至下午5时，逢周一休息，工作时间很长，根本无暇外出游玩。”
李居仲自我安慰说，朋友都明白其工作时间，所以会到店里用餐兼“探望”他。
“即便如此，我也是不得空和朋友聊天，因为必须忙着招呼客人。”
20种食物首选猪肉包
食物多元化的镒记餐馆，为客人提供超过20种选择，其中以猪肉包、海南扒、海南面等闻名遐迩。
李汉光指出，父亲早期的食物都不辛辣，他接手后丰富了菜单选择，如自创马来占（belacan）炒饭。
他说，旅游书《Lonely Planet》也介绍猪肉包，许多游客闻名而来，指定要吃猪肉包。
“猪肉包馅料包括猪肉、蟹肉、沙葛、腊肠等，这也是店里早期食物之一。”
【以上新闻转载自中国报】
店里摆设装潢十年如一日，让人仿佛走入时光隧道。报导：卢婉怡
位于吉隆坡金马律的镒记餐馆，因为其美食及悠久的历史而远近驰名，只要上网输入“镒记”两字，有关镒记的美食介绍多不尽数。
踏入其店铺，墙上两旁也挂满各媒体的专访报导，镒记餐馆的火红程度可见一番。
创立于1928年的镒记餐馆，其创立年份清楚注明在其设计传统的包装盒上，不管是盒子设计或是店里装潢摆设，都散发浓浓怀旧味道，而这股古早味并非老板刻意营造出来，绝对是“原汁原味”。
镒记餐馆创办人李大镒来自中国海南岛，当年来马的第一份工作不是从事饮食业，而是在英殖民政府四州府立法议员的朱嘉炳，早期吉隆坡华社领袖住家工作，扮演类似管家角色。
1928年李大镒在金马律租赁店铺，开设“镒记餐馆”，83年来不曾搬迁及重建，目前传至第三代。
外表看来比实际年龄年青的第二代接班人，李光汉（67岁）指出，在父亲经营的年代，店里还包办酒席及各类大炒。
他说，早期人们举办婚宴非常简单，不像现代人筳请几十桌，店铺楼上足够摆设结婚喜宴。
“以前店铺楼下做门市生意，楼上办喜宴；一家人则住在店后方，从小到大都在这里生活。”
东主精通数语言
能言善道且为人友善的李光汉，长期与客人维持良好关系，采访当天，李光汉一边接受记者访问，一边忙着与客人打招呼，一刻都没能闲下来。
令人惊讶不已的是，李光汉原来还是一名“语言天才”，不仅说得一口流利中英文，遇上印裔客人时，还能以淡米尔文对话。
记者露出惊讶表情时，李光汉笑称，都是环境所迫，为了和客人联系感情，如今可说8种语言，包括广东话、潮州话、马来话、福建话及海南话等。
“太太是潮州人，所以也会说点潮州话。”
美食俘虏客人心
老板亲切赢口碑
镒记餐馆之所以可以经营83年历久不衰，除了因为其美食牢牢抓住客人食胃外，老板亲切、真诚待人处世，也是原因之一。
餐馆许多客人都是几十年的老顾客，有者甚至来到第五代，不管是李光汉或第三代接班人李居仲，都与客人建立起深厚感情。
李居仲指出，父亲李光汉育有3名孩子，本身是唯一一个儿子，自然得接手管理家族生意。
他说，爷爷及父亲多年来秉持真诚待人经营手法，稳固了客户来源，客人来到店里用餐除了填饱肚子，也多了一份感情。
“店里始终保持原状，客人来到这里可以找到昔日回忆。”
但是，这间老店终不敌发展洪流被迫搬迁。
李居仲无奈说，店主打算把店面改为廉价酒店，他们惟有迁至后方店铺，预计明年华人农历新年后搬迁。
他强调，新店会尽量保留原有装潢摆设，几十年的桌椅也会继续使用。
询及会否安装冷气，提供客人更舒适环境，李居仲摇摇头说，“不会！”
他解释，店里食物价格大众化，如果安装冷气，不但电费大幅度调涨，部分客人可能因为环境过于舒服，用餐时间随之“延长”。
“我们不是高档咖啡连锁店，一杯咖啡10多令吉，客人可以点一杯饮料慢慢饮用聊天；我们的咖啡只是几令吉，如果大部分客人都坐着不走，生意无法做下去。”
李居仲续称，大部分客人也体谅他们不安装冷气，有的还赞成他们这么做，否则店里会经常客满，其他人无法用餐。
既然店里不会安装冷气，李居仲说，将从设计方面着手，确保新店空气流动，减少炽热感。
电子工程系毕业
少东甘心传承祖业
毕业于电子工程系的李居仲，国外完成学业后即接手管理镒记餐馆，虽然与本身就读的科系毫无关联，但是为了传承祖业，他并没有怨言。
他说，父母亲在店里辛苦工作多年，才把他们育养长大，他有使命接下餐会管理棒子。
“父亲目前已是半退休，但每天依然来店里帮忙，他忙碌了大半辈子，无法适应空闲日子，所以都会过来帮手。”
李居仲强调，从小都在店里帮忙，自然练得一手烹调好功夫，店里各种食物都难不倒他。
他续称，做每个选择有得就有失，他选择继承祖业，失去的就是与朋友相聚时间。
“店里上午7时30分开始做生意，直至下午5时，逢周一休息，工作时间很长，根本无暇外出游玩。”
李居仲自我安慰说，朋友都明白其工作时间，所以会到店里用餐兼“探望”他。
“即便如此，我也是不得空和朋友聊天，因为必须忙着招呼客人。”
20种食物首选猪肉包
食物多元化的镒记餐馆，为客人提供超过20种选择，其中以猪肉包、海南扒、海南面等闻名遐迩。
李汉光指出，父亲早期的食物都不辛辣，他接手后丰富了菜单选择，如自创马来占（belacan）炒饭。
他说，旅游书《Lonely Planet》也介绍猪肉包，许多游客闻名而来，指定要吃猪肉包。
“猪肉包馅料包括猪肉、蟹肉、沙葛、腊肠等，这也是店里早期食物之一。”
【以上新闻转载自中国报】
Wesak Day
Wesak Day
THE Chempaka Buddhist Lodge will organise a series of activities in conjunction with Wesak Day from today to May 18. A Wesak Eve chanting session will be held today from 9pm onwards. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon will launch the opening ceremony tomorrow at 9am and the Wesak Floats Procession will be held on May 18 from 5pm onwards. For details, call CBL at 03-7880 3936 or email info@chempaka.org.my.
~Info courtesy of The Star~
THE Chempaka Buddhist Lodge will organise a series of activities in conjunction with Wesak Day from today to May 18. A Wesak Eve chanting session will be held today from 9pm onwards. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon will launch the opening ceremony tomorrow at 9am and the Wesak Floats Procession will be held on May 18 from 5pm onwards. For details, call CBL at 03-7880 3936 or email info@chempaka.org.my.
~Info courtesy of The Star~
Little India plagued by problems
Little India plagued by problems beneath the facade
BARELY eight months has passed since Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh launched the multi million ringgit ‘Little India’ in Brickfields, however, Kuala Lumpur’s latest iconic landmark is beginning to show signs of decay.
Residents in Brickfields are blaming the condition on traders and eatery joints in the vicinity, claiming that the operators are not taking proper care of the place.
Others say Little India is suffering the effects of a rushed job.
Never-ending: Congestion in Brickfields due to double-parked vehicles.
A resident who spoke on condition of anonymity said oil and grime had already seeped into the tiles on the five-foot way of the RM35mil project as restaurants lining the five-foot way were placing tables and chairs there.
“Not only are the tiles dirty from the food and drinks spilt on the floor, but they (restaurant operators) are denying the public their right of way,’’ she said, adding that the tactile block for the visually handicapped was completely blocked by chairs and tables.
Another resident who only wished to be identified as Uncle Siva, said apart from the tiles which were already showing signs of ageing, the shops and restaurants were also responsible in rubbish being thrown indiscriminately all over the place.
“Rubbish bins have been provided, but people are not throwing their garbage inside the bins, but merely dumping it beside the bins. They expect Alam Flora workers to do it,’’ he said.
A check by StarMetro showed the colours of the Palava-inspired columns or pillars fronting both sides of Little India were fading, while some of the pillars had their stones chipped away.
Cracks were also found on plant boxes on the side of the road which had the words ‘Little India’.
In some areas, banners and bunting put up by store owners have faded and some were torn, while illegal posters have been pasted on walls by the sides of the shops.
The most disturbing sight was the rubbish littered all over the place.
It was thrown in front of the shops and near backlane of the stalls selling flowers and fruits.
The Jalan Tun Sambanthan pedestrian bridge was littered with rubbish along the steps and the walkway.
“On the surface Little India looks and feels grand — but without maintenance it won’t be long before it start falling apart,” said Palm Court Apartments resident M. Jeyasri.
“A lot of money has been spent to upgrade the area, at least there must be regular maintenance,’’ she added.
Another resident C.K. Leow said Little India is merely suffering the after effects of a rushed job.
“The reason why the paint is fading (from the pillars) is because the concrete was not allowed to dry properly before it was painted,’’ he said.
“Concrete must be allowed to dry for at least one month before it is painted — only then will the paint stay on longer,’’ added Leow.
Leow believes that contractors involved in the project did not do a good job as they were rushing to meet the deadline set by the Government.
Brickfields Rukun Tetangga chairman S.K.K. Naidu said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) was offering free guided tours to tourists every Saturday, hence he advised the authority to monitor the cleanliness of the area. “It would be a shame if they (tourists) saw a dirty Little India,’’ he said.
Meanwhile congested traffic is still the order of the day as the scourge of double parking reigns supreme.
Despite regular enforcement by DBKL, people are still double and triple parking causing a major congestion day and night and the the situation is getting worse.
The residents are blaming the restaurant operators saying that by placing the tables and chairs outside their premises; they are encouraging people to park by the side of the road.
When contacted the Brickfields Business Council (BBC) said it should not be blamed for the condition that Little India was currently in.
BBC Secretary-general A. Karupiah defended its members by saying that the business operators made it a point to wash the area every night after they closed up.
Karupiah blamed the residents living in the shophouses above for not disposing of the rubbish properly.
“They (residents) refuse to throw the rubbish into the bins provided, and sometime scavengers looking for materials for recycling, often do not place the rubbish back into the bins once they are done collecting their materials,’’ he said.
On the operators placing tables and chairs on the five-foot way, Karupiah said that eating in the open air was a Malaysian habit that people loved.
“Besides, the rentals are high and the space inside the outlets are too small; they need to put the tables and chairs outside to make a living,’’ he said.
On the congestion caused by the restaurant patrons double and triple parking, Karupiah said: “We have advised the youths not to park there but they never listen, ’’ he said.
Karupiah said the DBKL had been informed to tow double-parked vehicles or those blocking traffic.
~News courtesy of The Star~
BARELY eight months has passed since Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh launched the multi million ringgit ‘Little India’ in Brickfields, however, Kuala Lumpur’s latest iconic landmark is beginning to show signs of decay.
Residents in Brickfields are blaming the condition on traders and eatery joints in the vicinity, claiming that the operators are not taking proper care of the place.
Others say Little India is suffering the effects of a rushed job.
Never-ending: Congestion in Brickfields due to double-parked vehicles.A resident who spoke on condition of anonymity said oil and grime had already seeped into the tiles on the five-foot way of the RM35mil project as restaurants lining the five-foot way were placing tables and chairs there.
“Not only are the tiles dirty from the food and drinks spilt on the floor, but they (restaurant operators) are denying the public their right of way,’’ she said, adding that the tactile block for the visually handicapped was completely blocked by chairs and tables.
Another resident who only wished to be identified as Uncle Siva, said apart from the tiles which were already showing signs of ageing, the shops and restaurants were also responsible in rubbish being thrown indiscriminately all over the place.
“Rubbish bins have been provided, but people are not throwing their garbage inside the bins, but merely dumping it beside the bins. They expect Alam Flora workers to do it,’’ he said.
A check by StarMetro showed the colours of the Palava-inspired columns or pillars fronting both sides of Little India were fading, while some of the pillars had their stones chipped away.
Cracks were also found on plant boxes on the side of the road which had the words ‘Little India’.
In some areas, banners and bunting put up by store owners have faded and some were torn, while illegal posters have been pasted on walls by the sides of the shops.
The most disturbing sight was the rubbish littered all over the place.
It was thrown in front of the shops and near backlane of the stalls selling flowers and fruits.
The Jalan Tun Sambanthan pedestrian bridge was littered with rubbish along the steps and the walkway.
“On the surface Little India looks and feels grand — but without maintenance it won’t be long before it start falling apart,” said Palm Court Apartments resident M. Jeyasri.
“A lot of money has been spent to upgrade the area, at least there must be regular maintenance,’’ she added.
Another resident C.K. Leow said Little India is merely suffering the after effects of a rushed job.
“The reason why the paint is fading (from the pillars) is because the concrete was not allowed to dry properly before it was painted,’’ he said.
“Concrete must be allowed to dry for at least one month before it is painted — only then will the paint stay on longer,’’ added Leow.
Leow believes that contractors involved in the project did not do a good job as they were rushing to meet the deadline set by the Government.
Brickfields Rukun Tetangga chairman S.K.K. Naidu said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) was offering free guided tours to tourists every Saturday, hence he advised the authority to monitor the cleanliness of the area. “It would be a shame if they (tourists) saw a dirty Little India,’’ he said.
Meanwhile congested traffic is still the order of the day as the scourge of double parking reigns supreme.
Despite regular enforcement by DBKL, people are still double and triple parking causing a major congestion day and night and the the situation is getting worse.
The residents are blaming the restaurant operators saying that by placing the tables and chairs outside their premises; they are encouraging people to park by the side of the road.
When contacted the Brickfields Business Council (BBC) said it should not be blamed for the condition that Little India was currently in.
BBC Secretary-general A. Karupiah defended its members by saying that the business operators made it a point to wash the area every night after they closed up.
Karupiah blamed the residents living in the shophouses above for not disposing of the rubbish properly.
“They (residents) refuse to throw the rubbish into the bins provided, and sometime scavengers looking for materials for recycling, often do not place the rubbish back into the bins once they are done collecting their materials,’’ he said.
On the operators placing tables and chairs on the five-foot way, Karupiah said that eating in the open air was a Malaysian habit that people loved.
“Besides, the rentals are high and the space inside the outlets are too small; they need to put the tables and chairs outside to make a living,’’ he said.
On the congestion caused by the restaurant patrons double and triple parking, Karupiah said: “We have advised the youths not to park there but they never listen, ’’ he said.
Karupiah said the DBKL had been informed to tow double-parked vehicles or those blocking traffic.
~News courtesy of The Star~
马90%农场卖死猪 制成腊肠肉丸牟利
马90%农场卖死猪 制成腊肠肉丸牟利
马来西亚猪肉商总会会长吴春水揭露，全国有90%的农场把死猪转卖给死猪收购商，从中牟利。这些死猪主要是由养猪场或非法屠宰场处理，之后加工制成腊肠及肉丸等。
吴春水更指出，国内黑心猪肉问题存在已有10多年，已经是集团化操作。全国各地几乎都可找到黑心猪肉，霹雳怡保与雪兰莪州丹绒士拔甚至出现处理死猪的大本营。
电视台ntv7上周四播放“黑心猪肉”特辑，揭发无良商人的恶行。吴春水前天则出面进一步揭露这个行业不为人所知的黑暗面。
《联合早报》
马来西亚猪肉商总会会长吴春水揭露，全国有90%的农场把死猪转卖给死猪收购商，从中牟利。这些死猪主要是由养猪场或非法屠宰场处理，之后加工制成腊肠及肉丸等。
吴春水更指出，国内黑心猪肉问题存在已有10多年，已经是集团化操作。全国各地几乎都可找到黑心猪肉，霹雳怡保与雪兰莪州丹绒士拔甚至出现处理死猪的大本营。
电视台ntv7上周四播放“黑心猪肉”特辑，揭发无良商人的恶行。吴春水前天则出面进一步揭露这个行业不为人所知的黑暗面。
《联合早报》
2011年5月15日星期日
Love at first tasty bite
Love at first tasty bite
WHO would have expected to find a bustling eatery in a quaint little kampung on the outskirts of Klang (Selangor)? But there it is, on the way to Kampung Delek. As you drive through Jalan Sungai Udang, it’s almost impossible for you to miss this Mom-and-Pop establishment aptly named Nasi Padang Sungai Udang (NPSU).
As you can tell from the name, NPSU serves exquisite Padang cuisine; and by exquisite I mean nothing like the “tailored” version that we sometimes get elsewhere in Malaysia. Here, the spices are brought in from Padang, Indonesia, so that the original taste is preserved. So it’s old-fashioned nasi padang that’s finger-licking good.
Tantalising: The array of dishes at Nasi Padang Sungai Udang in Kampung Delek, Klang.
One glance through the restaurant and you will immediately feel at ease plus, of course, start salivating from the inviting aroma of the food. Then Kak Mimi, the friendly manager of this outlet, will invite you to dig in. She hails from Indonesia and had been operating a small stall not far away from her current location for about 20 years. She moved to the present location a few weeks ago.
If a small stall operator can last for 20 years at the same location, you can be assured that she is serving good stuff.
Loyal customers are made after only the first bite. Now I have found a reason to use the term “You had me at ___ ”. “NPSU, you had me at first bite.”
The cook also does nice roti canai.
The price is within the range of any nasi padang or nasi melayu outlet. With RM5, you can get a decent plate of rice with one main dish (chicken, beef or fish) and one vegetable plus a simple drink like syrup.
The place is packed during lunch hour. In the evening, the atmosphere is more laidback with groups of people lounging about and sipping teh tarik while watching a big-screen TV.
Nasi Padang Sungai Udang is at No.5, Jalan Sungai Udang, Kampung Delek, Klang. Opening hours are 6am to 1am. To enquire, call Kak Mimi at 012-381 1766 or e-mail sriminang@gmail.com.
~News courtesy of The Star~
WHO would have expected to find a bustling eatery in a quaint little kampung on the outskirts of Klang (Selangor)? But there it is, on the way to Kampung Delek. As you drive through Jalan Sungai Udang, it’s almost impossible for you to miss this Mom-and-Pop establishment aptly named Nasi Padang Sungai Udang (NPSU).
As you can tell from the name, NPSU serves exquisite Padang cuisine; and by exquisite I mean nothing like the “tailored” version that we sometimes get elsewhere in Malaysia. Here, the spices are brought in from Padang, Indonesia, so that the original taste is preserved. So it’s old-fashioned nasi padang that’s finger-licking good.
Tantalising: The array of dishes at Nasi Padang Sungai Udang in Kampung Delek, Klang.One glance through the restaurant and you will immediately feel at ease plus, of course, start salivating from the inviting aroma of the food. Then Kak Mimi, the friendly manager of this outlet, will invite you to dig in. She hails from Indonesia and had been operating a small stall not far away from her current location for about 20 years. She moved to the present location a few weeks ago.
If a small stall operator can last for 20 years at the same location, you can be assured that she is serving good stuff.
Loyal customers are made after only the first bite. Now I have found a reason to use the term “You had me at ___ ”. “NPSU, you had me at first bite.”
The cook also does nice roti canai.
The price is within the range of any nasi padang or nasi melayu outlet. With RM5, you can get a decent plate of rice with one main dish (chicken, beef or fish) and one vegetable plus a simple drink like syrup.
The place is packed during lunch hour. In the evening, the atmosphere is more laidback with groups of people lounging about and sipping teh tarik while watching a big-screen TV.
Nasi Padang Sungai Udang is at No.5, Jalan Sungai Udang, Kampung Delek, Klang. Opening hours are 6am to 1am. To enquire, call Kak Mimi at 012-381 1766 or e-mail sriminang@gmail.com.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2011年5月14日星期六
富都车站漏水工程敷衍让游客留下坏印象
富都车站漏水工程敷衍‧方贵伦：让游客留下坏印象
武克免登区国会议员方贵伦今日发表文告，抨击富都车站装修工程敷衍了事，此事也对国内外的游客对吉隆坡留下不良的印象。
他表示，富都车站是吉隆坡连接国内各大城市的重要交通枢纽。许多外国游客都会选择在此转站，乘搭长途巴士到其他城市。但是车站却在甫启用一个月便发生天花板严重漏水事件。这不但证明管理层及各单位对装修工程的草率态度，管理层对工程的素质和进展表现漠不关心，也对外国来的客人对这个重修后的车站留下非常不好的印象。
他说，车站原本应该在今年3月1日开始启用，但是由于联邦直辖区与城市和谐部长拿督拉惹龙吉在2月中巡视车站装修工程后发现工程进展及素质不如预期，因此谕令管理层展延重开日。事实证明管理层及装修公司无法让工程在如期内完工。因此他们在无视乘客们的安全下让装修工作敷衍了事后重新启用车站。
他也说到，富都车站于去年4月开始关闭进行装修工程，工程耗资5千万令吉。管理层拥有足够的时间及金钱来进行这项工程。但是却交出这样的豆腐渣工程，这是非常令国人失望的。
星洲日报／大都会‧2011.05.12
http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/141293?tid=6
武克免登区国会议员方贵伦今日发表文告，抨击富都车站装修工程敷衍了事，此事也对国内外的游客对吉隆坡留下不良的印象。
他表示，富都车站是吉隆坡连接国内各大城市的重要交通枢纽。许多外国游客都会选择在此转站，乘搭长途巴士到其他城市。但是车站却在甫启用一个月便发生天花板严重漏水事件。这不但证明管理层及各单位对装修工程的草率态度，管理层对工程的素质和进展表现漠不关心，也对外国来的客人对这个重修后的车站留下非常不好的印象。
他说，车站原本应该在今年3月1日开始启用，但是由于联邦直辖区与城市和谐部长拿督拉惹龙吉在2月中巡视车站装修工程后发现工程进展及素质不如预期，因此谕令管理层展延重开日。事实证明管理层及装修公司无法让工程在如期内完工。因此他们在无视乘客们的安全下让装修工作敷衍了事后重新启用车站。
他也说到，富都车站于去年4月开始关闭进行装修工程，工程耗资5千万令吉。管理层拥有足够的时间及金钱来进行这项工程。但是却交出这样的豆腐渣工程，这是非常令国人失望的。
星洲日报／大都会‧2011.05.12
http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/141293?tid=6
惩罚不用天桥斑马线‧79马路螃蟹接传票
惩罚不用天桥斑马线‧79马路螃蟹接传票
许多路人宁愿选择冒险横跨繁忙的马路，都不愿使用近在咫尺的行人天桥。 （图：星洲日报）
马路螃蟹横行，市政局执法人员在短短2小时内就开出了79张罚单，以惩戒该些不使用行人天桥或斑马线的公众。
市政局执法人员是在援引援引1959年陆路交通法令第45条文，发出了每张30令吉的传票。当中大部份的民众也承认错误，并当场缴付30令吉的传票，只有3人没有当场缴付传票。
市政局执法组2名官员及22名执法人员，今早到敦陈祯禄路与茨厂街的交界处展开每月2次的“天桥行动”，以惩罚不愿善用人行天桥和斑马线的“马路螃蟹”。
路人无视警示牌冒险过马路
虽然在天桥底下有设立告示牌警告路人需以人行天桥或斑马线越过马路，但依然有许多冥顽不灵的路人无视警示牌，只为了节省短短的数分钟而冒险横跨繁忙的马路。
吉隆坡市政局安全与执法组交通组主任巴哈鲁丁指出，执法人员如此严苛的取缔路人，是为了让他们珍惜自己的生命，并在日后善用人行天桥。
路人不用天桥常获投诉
“市政局一直以来都有接到民众的投诉，指路人不愿使用天桥而造成许多意外的发生，其中以上述地区和秋杰路最为严重。”
他语重心长的表示，多次展开取缔行动是要教育及提高人民的道路安全意识，但大多数民众都是以“他人过我也过”的心态而不使用人行天桥，让他们大伤脑筋。
“但是，这次的取缔行动所发出的传票比上一次行动减少了，并希望往后所发出的传票能一直减少。”
根据了解，吉隆坡市政局安全与执法组“天桥行动”见效，许多民众看见执法人员驻守在该处而乖乖使用天桥越过马路，让执法人员开出的传票减少！
据了解，执法人员在上一次的“天桥行动”共收取了2千600令吉的罚款；而今次的行动则只收取1千680令吉。
星洲日报／大都会‧2011.05.12
http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/141304?tid=6
许多路人宁愿选择冒险横跨繁忙的马路，都不愿使用近在咫尺的行人天桥。 （图：星洲日报）马路螃蟹横行，市政局执法人员在短短2小时内就开出了79张罚单，以惩戒该些不使用行人天桥或斑马线的公众。
市政局执法人员是在援引援引1959年陆路交通法令第45条文，发出了每张30令吉的传票。当中大部份的民众也承认错误，并当场缴付30令吉的传票，只有3人没有当场缴付传票。
市政局执法组2名官员及22名执法人员，今早到敦陈祯禄路与茨厂街的交界处展开每月2次的“天桥行动”，以惩罚不愿善用人行天桥和斑马线的“马路螃蟹”。
路人无视警示牌冒险过马路
虽然在天桥底下有设立告示牌警告路人需以人行天桥或斑马线越过马路，但依然有许多冥顽不灵的路人无视警示牌，只为了节省短短的数分钟而冒险横跨繁忙的马路。
吉隆坡市政局安全与执法组交通组主任巴哈鲁丁指出，执法人员如此严苛的取缔路人，是为了让他们珍惜自己的生命，并在日后善用人行天桥。
路人不用天桥常获投诉
“市政局一直以来都有接到民众的投诉，指路人不愿使用天桥而造成许多意外的发生，其中以上述地区和秋杰路最为严重。”
他语重心长的表示，多次展开取缔行动是要教育及提高人民的道路安全意识，但大多数民众都是以“他人过我也过”的心态而不使用人行天桥，让他们大伤脑筋。
“但是，这次的取缔行动所发出的传票比上一次行动减少了，并希望往后所发出的传票能一直减少。”
根据了解，吉隆坡市政局安全与执法组“天桥行动”见效，许多民众看见执法人员驻守在该处而乖乖使用天桥越过马路，让执法人员开出的传票减少！
据了解，执法人员在上一次的“天桥行动”共收取了2千600令吉的罚款；而今次的行动则只收取1千680令吉。
星洲日报／大都会‧2011.05.12
http://mykampung.sinchew.com.my/node/141304?tid=6