Malaysia
Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 2008
The Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival is back! This year, it started on 5th July and will run up to 1st September. That’s 59 days and nights (as most Malaysian shops close at 10.30pm daily!) of shopping and bargain-hunting. Everything is on sale everywhere — clothes, shoes, hand bags, sector watches, golf sets, electrical items, kitchenware. … Continue reading
Harvest Time!
At long last, we are now enjoying the fruits of our little rambutan tree. The first harvest is nothing to shout about — just a measly 20 pieces or so — but the numbers don’t matter for now. What’s important is that the tree has started bearing fruit and that the fruits are sweet and … Continue reading
KFC’s Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake? In KFC**? I know, I know. It sounds unbelievable. The cake is not bone-dry like most ‘commercial’ cakes in the market and the chocolate topping reminds me of the chocolate fudge syrup in McDonald’s ice cream sundaes. Think ooey, gooey, sticky, chocolate-y and sweet! Add to that the scoop of vanilla ice cream … Continue reading
The World’s Happiest Country
The results are out. Denmark is the happiest country in the world, based on the results of the 2007 World Values Survey. At the extreme end of the spectrum, Zimbabwe was found to be the least happy, which is attributed to the political and social strife that’s tearing the country apart. Malaysia didn’t do so … Continue reading
Mmm… Satay!
[Photo taken with my D40 and 18-135mm Nikkor lens, just before the lens conked and refused to focus. Said lens is now en route to Nikon Service Centre for checking, as it is still under warranty.] When you’re in Malaysia, one of the foods that you should try is satay [sa-tey]. Satay is skewered chicken … Continue reading
