2013年10月31日星期四

Value for money at Ibis Styles

Value for money at Ibis Styles

BUSINESSMEN and tourists who don't want to fork out an exorbitant sum of money to stay in a swanky five-star hotel in town, can now opt to stay in the Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Cheras hotel.

The three-star premium economy hotel has been offering guests comfortable rooms to stay in at affordable prices since it opened its doors to the public on Oct 1, 2012.

Speaking to Streets recently, Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur general manager Hubert Low said it was the first premium economy hotel under the Accor Group to be set up in Malaysia.

"The Accor Group manages other hotels as well, including the five-star Sofitel and Pullman chain of hotels, the four-star Novotel hotel, the MGallery boutique hotels, the four-star Mercure and Grand Mercure hotels and the three-star Ibis Styles, Ibis and Ibis Budget hotels.

"Our hotel boasts 156 rooms divided into two categories, the standard deluxe room and the business suite.

"The price for one night in a standard deluxe room generally ranges from RM180+ to RM200+ while the price for a night's stay in a business suite generally ranges from RM260+ to RM280+.

"We have 50 standard deluxe rooms, each with a queen-sized bed and six business suites, with a king-sized bed each.

"We also have 100 twin rooms where two single beds are available in each.

"The hotel has a Streats Bar where guests can unwind and mingle in the lounge and enjoy a variety of drinks.

"The Streats Cafe, located on the upper ground floor of the hotel near the Streats Bar, has been offering guests a variety of a la carte Malaysian hawker and international Western fare daily from 6.30am to 11pm," he said.

Low said the word Streats was a combination of the words streets and treats.

The hotel is also offering barbecue buffet dinner every Friday from 7pm to 10.30pm for only RM58 nett.

"This barbecue buffet is truly value for money. We want families and friends to come here, have a good time and enjoy delicious food such as roast lamb, barbecue chicken, sausages, satay as well as other dishes like fried rice.

"Also, families can bring their kids to our high tea parties that are held every Saturday from 4pm to 7pm.

The high-tea is priced at RM42 nett per person for adults while children between 7 and 12 get a 50 per cent discount.

Lots of fun and games with exciting prizes will be thrown in to keep the children entertained. All children aged 6 and below eat for free,," added Low.

A la carte dishes are offered daily at all other times.

Low said the hotel attracts large groups of tourists from China, Indonesia, Sweden, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore and of course our own locals.

"Each of our hotel guests also gets a complimentary breakfast buffet at Streats Cafe between 6.30am and 10.30am daily.

Walk-in guests on the other hand just have to pay RM26.50 to enjoy a full spread of nasi lemak, chicken rendang, noodles, Chinese porridge, pastries and other dishes.

"Ibis Styles KL Cheras Hotel is located adjacent to the new C180 shopping complex which is a joint business venture between Mitra Land Properties Sdn Bhd and Yap Loong & Sons company.

These two companies have asked the French Accor Group to manage the hotel in this area," he explained.

Don't be surprised to see a wide variety of restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and other interesting outlets located a stone's throw away from the hotel.

The hotel is also located near the AEON Jaya Jusco shopping centre.

The hotel has seven function rooms and more are in the pipeline. "Our meeting rooms are popular with businessmen and we have different packages that come with rooms and those which also come with food.

"The meeting packages are divided into half-day meetings (RM65 nett per pax) and full day meetings (RM85 per pax)," added Low.

Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Cheras Hotel is perfect if you're not looking for a hotel with a swimming pool or other frills.

To date, there are more than 120 Ibis Styles hotels in 11 countries. The hotel is at Jalan C180/1 Dataran C180, Cheras.

For reservations, call 03-9086 8888.

~News courtesy of New Straits Times~

2013年10月23日星期三

吉胆“大螃蟹”料11月完成

吉胆“大螃蟹”料11月完成

浮罗吉胆同乡联谊会名誉主席拿督王明雄指出,吉胆岛自百年开埠以来都没有设立地標,因此,他已向中国订制9呎X15呎的大螃蟹雕塑作为吉胆岛地標,以促进海岛旅游业。

他於週六晚出席浮罗吉胆同乡联谊会第十四周年晚宴时表示,经过与村委会討论后,他决定捐献大螃蟹雕塑给吉胆岛作为地標,如没意外,安装地標工作预计在11月完成。

他目前也在物色地点来安置雕塑。

他也呼吁雪州政府通过巴生市议会或村委会积极配合,做好准备工作及希望州政府承担安装费用。

有助促进吉胆旅游业

“雕塑运抵吉胆岛后,將有助促进海岛旅游业的吸引力,也为岛民带来一定的好处。”

此外,他也说,许多岛民曾向他投诉,州政府没定时派官员到岛上收地租或办理更新临时地契工作,以致许多岛民在岛上买了屋子后,欲向国能申请安装电供时,因屋子未转换名字,而让新屋子面对种种不便。

他披露,3年地契期限届满后,第四年要申请更新临时地契时,手续费由原有的10令吉,调涨至50令吉,加重岛民的负担,希望州政府能正视此问题。

出席者尚包括筹委会主席蔡钦仁、总策划王睦端、村长谢琼利、拿督蔡崇伟、拿督周远通及周惠籓等人。

~以上新闻转载自星洲日报~

2013年10月7日星期一

陈嘉庚纪念馆开幕

陈嘉庚纪念馆开幕



马来西亚陈嘉庚基金筹建的马来西亚陈嘉庚纪念馆昨日正式开幕。设在吉隆坡及雪兰莪中华大会堂三楼的纪念馆,展示陈嘉庚生平的光辉事迹,发扬他舍己为人、倾资兴学的精神。

首相对华特使丹斯里黄家定(右起)和中国驻马大使拿督柴玺应邀为纪念馆主持开幕礼后,游览纪念馆时,聆听馆长邹璐的导览解说。

基金发起人丹斯里林玉唐也陪同在侧。

~南洋商报~