Monthly Archives: May 2010
The Inimitable Style Of The Malaysian Motorcyclist
You can easily tell you are in Malaysia simply by looking at the motorcyclists on the road. For one, the law requires that everyone wears a helmet. This law is strictly enforced in the cities and major towns, failure to comply with which entails a hefty fine. Unless you go into the kampung (villages), where … Continue reading
When I Grow Up…
There’s a Malay proverb that goes “Lain hulu, lain parang; lain dulu, lain sekarang“ which roughly translates to: just as the handle of the keris is very different from its blade, what’s in the past is very different from the present. Nowhere is this more evident than in today’s youth: children start schooling at a … Continue reading
You Know You’re In Singapore…
Singapore is just a stone’s throw from Malaysia. From KL, it’s 45 minutes away by flight, 4 hours by car, 5-6 hours by bus. But once you cross the border from Johor either via the perennially congested Causeway or the newer but less used Second Link, despite many similarities in the two countries, you *will* … Continue reading
Prince Court Medical Centre: The Hospital That Masquerades As A Hotel
Welcome to the Prince Court Medical Centre, Malaysia’s internationally-accredited private healthcare facility. The hospital is located right in the heart of KL’s central business district, just a stone’s throw from major shopping centres (Pavilion and Star Hill), Kraftangan (KL Craft Complex), and several embassies (US, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Switzerland). The moment you walk into its … Continue reading
Melepaskan Batuk Di Tangga
I used to do my grocery shopping every Saturday but all that has changed ever since the Selangor government introduced No-Shopping-Bags-Day every Saturday. Now don’t get me wrong here. I’m all for protecting the environment. I just feel that the Malaysian government can do a lot more than simply banning supermarkets and hypermarkets from giving … Continue reading
